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==History== |
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Pompallier College is named after Bishop [[Jean Baptiste Pompallier]] who led the first group of Catholic Missionaries to New Zealand, arriving in the Hokianga with Fr Servant and Br Michel a [[Society of Mary (Marists)|Marist]] Priest and Brother in 1838. He was the first Catholic Bishop of New Zealand; Bishop Pompallier of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland|Diocese of Auckland]]. |
Pompallier College is named after Bishop [[Jean Baptiste Pompallier]] who led the first group of Catholic Missionaries to New Zealand, arriving in the Hokianga with Fr Servant and Br Michel a [[Society of Mary (Marists)|Marist]] Priest and Brother in 1838. He was the first Catholic Bishop of New Zealand; Bishop Pompallier of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland|Diocese of Auckland]].<ref name="college">[https://www.pompallier.school.nz/college-history/ "College History", ''Pompallier Catholic college website''] (Retrieved 7 December 2024)</ref> |
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The school was founded in 1971 after fund-raising among Northland parishes. It started as a private Boys' Boarding School owned and administered by the [[Society of Mary (Marists)|Society of Mary]]. The school became co-educational in 1977, closed the boarding facility in 1981 and in the same year became a state-integrated secondary school owned by the Diocese of Auckland and administered by a board of trustees. An Attached Intermediate was opened in 1995 and Form 1–7 status was achieved in 1997. It is now known as a Year 7–13 state-integrated co-educational secondary school. |
The school was founded in 1971 after fund-raising among Northland parishes. It started as a private Boys' Boarding School owned and administered by the [[Society of Mary (Marists)|Society of Mary]]. The school became co-educational in 1977, closed the boarding facility in 1981 and in the same year became a state-integrated secondary school owned by the Diocese of Auckland and administered by a board of trustees. An Attached Intermediate was opened in 1995 and Form 1–7 status was achieved in 1997. It is now known as a Year 7–13 state-integrated co-educational secondary school.<ref name="college"/> |
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==Principals== |
==Principals== |
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* Fr Brian Wysocki [[Society of Mary (Marists)|SM]] (1971 - |
* Fr Brian Wysocki [[Society of Mary (Marists)|SM]] (1971 - 1974) (foundation principal) |
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* Fr Phil Roberts [[Society of Mary (Marists)|SM]] ( |
* Fr Phil Roberts [[Society of Mary (Marists)|SM]] (1974 - ?) |
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* Fr Des Darby [[Society of Mary (Marists)|SM]] (? - ?) |
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* Fr Jim Gresham [[Society of Mary (Marists)|SM]] (? - ?) |
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* Mrs Madeline Armstrong (2005-2008) |
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* Mr Hayden Kingdon (2024 - present)<ref>[https://sway.cloud.microsoft/cvJsTW4ztF4EIlAY?ref=Link "A farewell from Mr Hayden Kingdon", St Peter's College Newsletter No 15, 29 September 2024] (Retrieved 11 October 2024)</ref> |
* Mr Hayden Kingdon (2024 - present)<ref>[https://sway.cloud.microsoft/cvJsTW4ztF4EIlAY?ref=Link "A farewell from Mr Hayden Kingdon", St Peter's College Newsletter No 15, 29 September 2024] (Retrieved 11 October 2024)</ref> |
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==Controversies== |
==Controversies== |
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In August 2012, principal Richard Stanton published an article in the school newsletter which opposed [[Louisa Wall]]'s Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill, which would legalise [[same-sex marriage in New Zealand]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.pompalliercollege.school.nz/events/newsletters/2012-08-24%20Newsletter.pdf |title= Pompalier Catholic College Newsletter - 24 August 2012 |accessdate= 3 January 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130208102552/http://pompalliercollege.school.nz/events/newsletters/2012-08-24%20Newsletter.pdf |archive-date= 8 February 2013 |url-status= dead }}</ref> A staff member was suspended, and later [[dismissal (employment)|dismissed]], for supporting a pro-gay marriage protest the students were having, due to the article written in the newsletter. Some students and parents also protested against the article.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/news/protest-over-gay-comments/1523391/ |title=Protest over gay comments |first=Mike |last=Dinsdale |work=The Northern Advocate |date=29 August 2012 |accessdate=30 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408103341/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=11073334|archive-date=8 April 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/gay-marriage-bill-passes-first-vote-5051085/video?vid=5052030 Gay marriage bill passes first vote] ''Close Up'' television segment, 29 August 2012, Television New Zealand</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10835530 |title= Students support fired teacher |first= Paul |last= Harper |work= The New Zealand Herald|date= 21 September 2012 |accessdate= 3 January 2013}}</ref> |
In August 2012, principal Richard Stanton published an article in the school newsletter which opposed [[Louisa Wall]]'s Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill, which would legalise [[same-sex marriage in New Zealand]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.pompalliercollege.school.nz/events/newsletters/2012-08-24%20Newsletter.pdf |title= Pompalier Catholic College Newsletter - 24 August 2012 |accessdate= 3 January 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130208102552/http://pompalliercollege.school.nz/events/newsletters/2012-08-24%20Newsletter.pdf |archive-date= 8 February 2013 |url-status= dead }}</ref> A staff member was suspended, and later [[dismissal (employment)|dismissed]], for supporting a pro-gay marriage protest the students were having, due to the article written in the newsletter. Some students and parents also protested against the article.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/news/protest-over-gay-comments/1523391/ |title=Protest over gay comments |first=Mike |last=Dinsdale |work=The Northern Advocate |date=29 August 2012 |accessdate=30 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408103341/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=11073334|archive-date=8 April 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/gay-marriage-bill-passes-first-vote-5051085/video?vid=5052030 Gay marriage bill passes first vote] ''Close Up'' television segment, 29 August 2012, Television New Zealand</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10835530 |title= Students support fired teacher |first= Paul |last= Harper |work= The New Zealand Herald|date= 21 September 2012 |accessdate= 3 January 2013}}</ref> |
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At least one priest who taught at Pompallier College is alleged to have abused children: Father Phil Roberts, Society of Mary priest and former principal of Pompallier College in Whangārei and St Augustine's College, Whanganui, mentioned in the New Zealand Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care hearings in March 2021 as having abused children.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pompallier College principal wants to know why predator priest was sent to school|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/pompallier-college-principal-wants-to-know-why-predator-priest-was-sent-to-school/ORLM7DQV3T37N4VWCLMUPPM6TI/|access-date=2021-12-09|website=NZ Herald|language=en-NZ}}</ref> |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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{{main category|People educated at Pompallier Catholic College}} |
{{main category|People educated at Pompallier Catholic College}} |
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*[[Simon France]] (1958–2023), judge of the [[High Court of New Zealand|High Court]] (2005–2022) and [[Court of Appeal of New Zealand|Court of Appeal]] (2022–2023)<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/131731201/court-of-appeal-judge-simon-france-dies |title=Court of Appeal judge Simon France dies |date=11 April 2023 |work=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |access-date=11 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/media-releases/2023/20230411-CJ-statement-the-Hon-Simon-France.pdf |title=Chief Justice pays tribute to Simon France |first=Helen |last=Winkelmann |author-link=Helen Winkelmann |date=11 April 2023 |publisher=Ngā Kōti o Aotearoa Courts of New Zealand |access-date=13 April 2023}}</ref> |
*[[Simon France]] (1958–2023), judge of the [[High Court of New Zealand|High Court]] (2005–2022) and [[Court of Appeal of New Zealand|Court of Appeal]] (2022–2023)<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/131731201/court-of-appeal-judge-simon-france-dies |title=Court of Appeal judge Simon France dies |date=11 April 2023 |work=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |access-date=11 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/assets/media-releases/2023/20230411-CJ-statement-the-Hon-Simon-France.pdf |title=Chief Justice pays tribute to Simon France |first=Helen |last=Winkelmann |author-link=Helen Winkelmann |date=11 April 2023 |publisher=Ngā Kōti o Aotearoa Courts of New Zealand |access-date=13 April 2023}}</ref> |
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* [[Cameron Leslie]] {{post-nominals|country=NZL|MNZM}} (born 1990) - paralympics swimmer and [[wheelchair rugby]] player.<ref>https://www.pompallier.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/sites/173/2024/08/2024-08-16-Newsletter.pdf</ref> |
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* [[Derren Witcombe]] (born 1978), rugby union player, All Black (2005) |
* [[Derren Witcombe]] (born 1978), rugby union player, All Black (2005) |
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Latest revision as of 20:36, 6 December 2024
| Pompallier Catholic College | |
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State Highway 14, Maunu, Whangārei, New Zealand | |
| Coordinates | 35°44′46″S 174°16′35″E / 35.7462°S 174.2764°E |
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| Type | State integrated Secondary (Year 7–13) |
| Motto | Deligere Verum Love the Truth[1] |
| Established | 1971; 53 years ago |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 17 |
| Principal | Mr Richard Stanton[2] |
| School roll | 638[3] (August 2024) |
| Socio-economic decile | 7[4] |
| Website | Pompallier Catholic College website |
Pompallier Catholic College is a Catholic co-educational secondary school located in the suburb of Maunu in Whangārei, New Zealand. It is one of nine secondary schools within the Marist network. Pompallier Catholic College is named after Bishop Jean Baptiste Francois Pompallier who led the first group of Catholic Missionaries from Lyons, France, to New Zealand. The patron saint of the college is John the Baptist. Students of Pompallier Catholic College are colloquially known as Pompallians.
School structure
[edit]The school is divided into four houses. The house patrons have been chosen by students on the basis of their connection with Te Tai Tokerau and/or the Colleges Catholic and Marist charism. They are:
Tate Green house. Named after Pa Henare Tate
Aubert Blue house. Named after Sister Suzanne Aubert
Chavoin Yellow house. Named after Jeanne-Marie Chavoin
Colin Red house. Named after Jean-Claude Colin
History
[edit]Pompallier College is named after Bishop Jean Baptiste Pompallier who led the first group of Catholic Missionaries to New Zealand, arriving in the Hokianga with Fr Servant and Br Michel a Marist Priest and Brother in 1838. He was the first Catholic Bishop of New Zealand; Bishop Pompallier of the Diocese of Auckland.[5]
The school was founded in 1971 after fund-raising among Northland parishes. It started as a private Boys' Boarding School owned and administered by the Society of Mary. The school became co-educational in 1977, closed the boarding facility in 1981 and in the same year became a state-integrated secondary school owned by the Diocese of Auckland and administered by a board of trustees. An Attached Intermediate was opened in 1995 and Form 1–7 status was achieved in 1997. It is now known as a Year 7–13 state-integrated co-educational secondary school.[5]
Principals
[edit] |
- Fr Brian Wysocki SM (1971 - 1974) (foundation principal)
- Fr Phil Roberts SM (1974 - ?)
- Fr Des Darby SM (? - ?)
- Fr Jim Gresham SM (? - ?)
- Mrs Madeline Armstrong (2005-2008)
- Mr Richard Stanton (2009 - 2024)[6]
- Ms Chris Allen (acting principal, May-September 2024)[7]
- Mr Hayden Kingdon (2024 - present)[8]
Controversies
[edit]In August 2012, principal Richard Stanton published an article in the school newsletter which opposed Louisa Wall's Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill, which would legalise same-sex marriage in New Zealand.[9] A staff member was suspended, and later dismissed, for supporting a pro-gay marriage protest the students were having, due to the article written in the newsletter. Some students and parents also protested against the article.[10][11][12]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Simon France (1958–2023), judge of the High Court (2005–2022) and Court of Appeal (2022–2023)[13][14]
- Cameron Leslie MNZM (born 1990) - paralympics swimmer and wheelchair rugby player.[15]
- Derren Witcombe (born 1978), rugby union player, All Black (2005)
References
[edit]- ^ Pompallier website page with the motto Archived 14 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "School newsletter 10" (PDF). 3 July 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2010. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Decile change 2007 to 2008 for state & state integrated schools
- ^ a b "College History", Pompallier Catholic college website (Retrieved 7 December 2024)
- ^ Imran Ali, "Pompallier role homecoming for new principal", Northern Advocate, 21 July 2009(Retrieved 9 october 2024)
- ^ Pompallier Catholic College, Newsletter No 15, 27 September 2024 (Retrieved 9 October 2024)
- ^ "A farewell from Mr Hayden Kingdon", St Peter's College Newsletter No 15, 29 September 2024 (Retrieved 11 October 2024)
- ^ "Pompalier Catholic College Newsletter - 24 August 2012" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ Dinsdale, Mike (29 August 2012). "Protest over gay comments". The Northern Advocate. Archived from the original on 8 April 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ^ Gay marriage bill passes first vote Close Up television segment, 29 August 2012, Television New Zealand
- ^ Harper, Paul (21 September 2012). "Students support fired teacher". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Court of Appeal judge Simon France dies". Stuff. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ Winkelmann, Helen (11 April 2023). "Chief Justice pays tribute to Simon France" (PDF). Ngā Kōti o Aotearoa Courts of New Zealand. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ https://www.pompallier.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/sites/173/2024/08/2024-08-16-Newsletter.pdf