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New Zealand, Havelock North
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The school has a Health Centre, chaplaincy services, boarding facilities, sports facilities, and cultural spaces.
Athletics Day and Swimming Sports competitions provide competitive athletics. Comprehensive sports facilities support the programme.
Woodford House provides specialist facilities for art, photography, design, food and materials technology. 1920s buildings have modern interiors to support today's learning, complemented by modern learning suites. A Memorial Library supports study and research. Tutorials and Schoology provide ongoing access to learning resources beyond class time. Tikanga Māori and te reo Māori are integrated into the Year 7–10 curriculum and across departments.
Woodford House offers a rich array of co-curricular opportunities across sport and culture. In sport, students can join teams in athletics, cricket, badminton, basketball, equestrian, football, hockey, lifesaving, netball, orienteering, skiing, swimming, tennis, touch and volleyball. The Sports Academy provides leadership development, with mentoring from elite coaches and guest speakers. Culturally, there are choirs (Chapel Choir, Up Close, Cantante Dolce), Kapa Haka, debating, rock bands, dance, and a biennial school production. Music ensembles include orchestra and chamber music, with opportunities for ShowQuest, BandQuest and related events.
Woodford House is New Zealand's largest boarding school for girls, located in Havelock North, founded in 1894 with 132 years of history. Led by Principal Mrs Julie Peterson, the school offers education from Intermediate through Senior School following New Zealand's academic framework. The school features the Shine Programme for empowerment, pastoral care, chaplaincy services, a Health Centre, and careers planning. Annual Athletics Day and Swimming Sports provide competitive athletics. An active Old Girls' Association, Parent Association, and Foundation support the school community.
