Manawatu College (formerly known as Foxton High School) is a secondary school located in Foxton, New Zealand. Manawatu College was established in 1960, originally named Foxton High School.

Academic Programs And Extracurricular Activities

Manawatu College offers a range of academic programs across various departments, including both required and optional subjects. The school provides education from Year 9 to Year 13, with specialized classes for students with special needs, who have the option to attend separate classes or integrate with the general student body. For Year 9 students, Manawatu College employs a home room system, where students have a single classroom for most subjects. Manawatu College offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, music programs, and adventure education.

Location

The college is situated in Foxton, New Zealand, with three entrances:

House system

Each student belongs to a 'house group'. They compete against each other in an inter-house competition twice a term. The house group with the highest number of points at the end of each year wins the 'house cup. Each house is named after a founding member of the college.

Floods 2004

In February 2004, the college became a shelter for people evacuated from Moutoa due to flooding.