{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} {{Use New Zealand English|date=July 2019}} {{Infobox school | name = Kuranui College | logo = | image = Skypic2.jpg | caption = Aerial view of Kuranui College in 2003 | motto = {{Langx|mi|Tātau Tātau}}<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/About-Us/About-Us|title=Kuranui College – About Us|website=www.kuranuicollege.school.nz|access-date=21 September 2021|archive-date=2 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002113413/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/About-Us/About-Us|url-status=live}}</ref> | motto_translation = We Are All One | other_name = KC<ref name="CITEREFFamilyCentre2015 ">''Report of Survey Interviews held with Representatives of Service and Educational Organisations for the Wairarapa Social Sector Trial (SST) Snapshots and mapping''</ref> | type = State co-educational secondary day school | established = {{Start date and age|2 February 1960}}<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://times-age.co.nz/calling-out-for-the-kuranui-college-originals/|title=Calling out for the Kuranui College originals|date=28 August 2019|website=Times Age|access-date=20 November 2020|archive-date=27 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127235709/https://times-age.co.nz/calling-out-for-the-kuranui-college-originals/|url-status=live}}</ref> | budget = NZ$6,243,183 million (31 December 2021)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=dedb4acd-0c83-4216-9e71-1f940b840c48|title=KURANUI COLLEGE Annual Report 2021|date=31 December 2021|website=Kiwi Park School|access-date=3 August 2022|archive-date=3 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803044026/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=dedb4acd-0c83-4216-9e71-1f940b840c48|url-status=live}}</ref> | address = East Street<br />Greytown, 5712<br />New Zealand <br />(Māori: ''Te Hupenui, 5712 Aotearoa'') | coordinates = {{coord|-41.0916|175.4501|type:edu_region:NZ|display=inline,title}} | principal = Misbah Sadat<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/newsarticle/146413?newsfeedId=974386|title=Introduction from the new Principal|date=20 February 2025|website=Kuranui College|access-date=19 May 2025}}</ref> | dean = Eleanor Leadbeater (international)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outdoorednz.co.nz/schools/kuranui-college/|title=» Kuranui College | Outdoor Education New Zealand|website=www.outdoorednz.co.nz|date=21 May 2014|access-date=13 November 2020|archive-date=16 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116000033/https://www.outdoorednz.co.nz/schools/kuranui-college/|url-status=live}}</ref> | staff = 100 (2023)<ref name="Wairarapa Times-Age 2023, p. 24.">{{Harvnb|Wairarapa Times-Age|2023|p=[https://issuu.com/wairarapatimes-age/docs/the_year_that_was_2023_e-book/24 24]}}.</ref> | enrollment = {{NZ school roll data|249|y||y}} {{increase}} ({{NZ school roll data|||y}}) | years = 9–13<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/International-Students/Programmes-2|title=Kuranui College – Programmes|website=www.kuranuicollege.school.nz|access-date=3 October 2021|archive-date=2 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002105614/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/International-Students/Programmes-2|url-status=live}}</ref> | gender = Coeducational <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/study-options/institution/profile?institutionid=430466&institution=kuranui+college|title=Kuranui College | Study in New Zealand, New Zealand|website=www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz|access-date=21 September 2021|archive-date=21 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921080529/https://www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/study-options/institution/profile?institutionid=430466&institution=kuranui+college|url-status=live}}</ref> | decile = 6<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAFAf-teacher-of-english/|title=Teacher of English|website=gazette.education.govt.nz|access-date=13 October 2021|archive-date=26 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026204847/https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/1HAFAf-teacher-of-english/|url-status=live}}</ref> | MOE = 249 | colours = {{scarf|start}}{{cell|#800000}}{{cell|#FFFFFF}}{{cell|#005EAA}}{{scarf|end}} Maroon, White & Blue | website = {{URL|kuranuicollege.school.nz}} }}
'''Kuranui College''' is a state co-educational secondary day school for the South Wairarapa located in Greytown, New Zealand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://greytowntrustlands.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Education-funding-strategy-August-2017-final.pdf|title=Education Funding Strategy|date=1 August 2017|website=greytowntrustlands.org.nz|access-date=3 October 2021|archive-date=3 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003215747/https://greytowntrustlands.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Education-funding-strategy-August-2017-final.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> The college opened in February 1960 to replace the four district high schools in Greytown, Featherston, Martinborough, and Carterton.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://times-age.co.nz/the-changing-face-of-greytown-over-the-years/|title=The changing face of Greytown over the years|date=18 September 2018|website=Times Age|access-date=14 October 2021|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027183550/https://times-age.co.nz/the-changing-face-of-greytown-over-the-years/|url-status=live}}</ref> The college was built in Greytown, for it was the midpoint of the towns.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=September 2010 |number=20 |magazine=The Lampstand|title=2010 WCOBA Lampstand |url=https://issuu.com/wellingtoncollege/docs/2010_lampstand|access-date=2021-10-15|via=Issuu|language=en|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027175716/https://issuu.com/wellingtoncollege/docs/2010_lampstand|url-status=live}}</ref> In the midst of the post-World War II baby boom. It has been said to have as many as 900 students in the mid-1970s, but since the end of the baby boom, that number has dropped.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/four-decades-of-fantastic-memories/CF4OIAJ2COHRLPF3Q7NHF7NXOQ/|title=Four decades of fantastic memories|website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=14 October 2021|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029094048/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/four-decades-of-fantastic-memories/CF4OIAJ2COHRLPF3Q7NHF7NXOQ/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Then Education Minister Lockwood Smith disbanded the college's Board of Trustees due to it being dysfunctional. Brian Lochore was appointed commissioner after sacking of the board of trustees in 1994.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://times-age.co.nz/tributes-flow-for-our-sir-brian/|title=Tributes flow for our Sir Brian|date=5 August 2019|website=Times Age|access-date=11 November 2021|archive-date=11 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111052733/https://times-age.co.nz/tributes-flow-for-our-sir-brian/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=121041|title=Wellington.Scoop » Death of Brian Lochore, former All Blacks captain and coach|access-date=11 November 2021|archive-date=11 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111052736/https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=121041|url-status=live}}</ref> Board in-fighting had reached the stage where the students rebelled, staging a lunchtime student strike.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kuranui-principal-going-in-2008-after-10-years/EWCAUH7PPRFTGBJ4EG6IKZTL3I/|title=Kuranui principal going in 2008 after 10 years|website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=21 October 2021|archive-date=21 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021085335/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kuranui-principal-going-in-2008-after-10-years/EWCAUH7PPRFTGBJ4EG6IKZTL3I/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2005, Trevor Mallard visited Kuranui College due to the Wairarapa schools project, WELCom. He first announced the project at Kuranui College. The project aims to establish a 'virtual' secondary school community for the Tararua and Wairarapa region using broadband.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0508/S00398/220000-wairarapa-schools-project-welcom.htm?from-mobile=bottom-link-01|title=$220,000 Wairarapa schools project WELCom | Scoop News|website=www.scoop.co.nz|access-date=21 October 2021|archive-date=21 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021043531/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0508/S00398/220000-wairarapa-schools-project-welcom.htm?from-mobile=bottom-link-01|url-status=live}}</ref> Kuranui is one of 15 rural secondary schools in New Zealand with agricultural subjects in their curriculum.<ref name="Fuller 1974, p. 21.">{{Harvnb|Fuller|Bamford|1974|p=[https://books.google.com/books?id=UEtYAAAAYAAJ&q=Kuranui 21]}}.</ref> Kuranui is a busload college with over eighty per cent of the students who go to college travel to and from school daily by bus.<ref name="Henri 2005, p. 63.">{{Harvnb|Henri|Asselin|2005|p=[https://archive.org/details/leadershipissues0000unse/page/52/mode/2up?q=Kuranui+ 63]}}.</ref>
The college serves Years 9 to 13; the college has a roll of {{NZ school roll data|249|y}} students as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}
== History ==
=== Origins 1950–1959=== thumb|Governor General Lord Cobham opening Kuranui College in October 1961.|left thumb|Aerial photograph of Kuranui College 1965.|left thumb|The entrance to the college grounds 1977.|left Prior to the establishment of Kuranui, secondary education in the South Wairarapa was catered for by the local district high schools in the four towns. As early as 1950, the Greytown School Committee and Wellington Education Board members were discussing methods of fulfilling this need.<ref name="Kuranui 1970, p. 38.">{{Harvnb|Kuranui|1970|p=38}}.</ref> In July 1952, a meeting of school committees and parent-teacher associations asked the Wellington Education Board to establish a post-primary school in South Wairarapa. The department proceeded with the request to establish a post-primary school. During the succeeding months, the location of the new college was the subject of much discussion, and though Greytown and Featherston agreed to the disestablishment of the local high schools, In July 1958, the Cabinet Works Committee approved the preparation of plans. By September 1959, Sam Meads had been appointed principal.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Kuranui College 1960–1985 |publisher=Roydhouse Publishing |year=1985 |pages=3}}</ref> The name "Kuranui" was selected by the Committee of Management at its inaugural meeting in Greytown District High School on September 19, 1959.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1985 |title=Name, crest, motto |pages=4 |work=Wairarapa Times-Age }}</ref> ''Kuranui'' in the Māori language means "large school" (''kura'' = school, education, learning gathering<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maoridictionary.co.nz/search?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&histLoanWords=&keywords=kura+|title=kura – Māori Dictionary|website=maoridictionary.co.nz|access-date=3 October 2021|archive-date=3 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003001509/https://maoridictionary.co.nz/search?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&histLoanWords=&keywords=kura+|url-status=live}}</ref> + ''nui'' = to be large, big<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maoridictionary.co.nz/search?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&histLoanWords=&keywords=nui|title=nui – Māori Dictionary|website=maoridictionary.co.nz|access-date=3 October 2021|archive-date=3 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003001507/https://maoridictionary.co.nz/search?idiom=&phrase=&proverb=&loan=&histLoanWords=&keywords=nui|url-status=live}}</ref>), describing the aspect it was formed from three former high schools, and also being a secondary school ("bigger" than a primary school.)
=== A new college 1960–1969 === On the 1st of February 1960, twenty-two staff met together for the first time. The next day, the whole school assembled in the hospital paddock.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Kuranui College Silver Jubilee |publisher=Wairarapa Times-Age |year=1985 |pages=6}}</ref> When the college was first opened in 1960, it taught children at the primary school level as well as children at the secondary level.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wairarapaschoolhistory.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/School-Gazetteer-PDF.pdf|title=School-Gazetteer|website=wairarapaschoolhistory.co.nz|access-date=15 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018085851/https://wairarapaschoolhistory.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/School-Gazetteer-PDF.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> The official opening of the college wasn't done until a year later, in 1961, by Lord Cobham, who was Governor-General at the time.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://gg.govt.nz/publications/kuranui-college|title=Kuranui College|website=gg.govt.nz|access-date=14 November 2020|archive-date=16 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116090058/https://gg.govt.nz/publications/kuranui-college|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1962 the drama class did Trial by Jury. The college produced a recording of the play on a 10-inch LP with the label "His Master's Voice Process Recording." The drama class also did the opera Lolanthe in 1966 with the same recording company. This led to a sequence of Gilbert and Sullivan operas in the first few years such as The Gondoliers, The Mikado and The Yeomen of the Guard.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Kuranui College Silver Jubilee |publisher=Wairarapa Times-Age |year=1985 |pages=16}}</ref>
=== Crest === The crest represents the Wairarapa. The two white arrows represent the peaks of the mountain ranges. The blue with white zigzags represent Lake Wairarapa with the sun shining on the lake, and below the crest is the school motto, Tatau Tatau.<ref name="auto3" />
=== Reunions === The first reunion was held in April 1985 for the college's Silver Jubilee.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Kuranui College silver jubilee April 1985 |publisher=Wairarapa Times-Age|year=1985|oclc=1108278025}}</ref> Next was Easter 2000, from April 21–23, for the 40th anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tiaki.natlib.govt.nz/#details=ecatalogue.246481|title=ATL: Unpublished Collections|website=tiaki.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=12 October 2021|archive-date=8 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508030508/https://tiaki.natlib.govt.nz/#details=ecatalogue.246481|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=Apr 13, 1999|title=Reunions|pages=6|work=Taranaki Daily News |url=}}</ref> In 2010, the college had its Golden Jubilee over the Easter weekend.<ref name="CITEREFPoulsen2009">''The Carterton Crier'', February 2009</ref> Some of the events of the reunion included entertainment from the college's dance group and the kapa haka group. A museum was also set up in the auditorium, where old photos of the college, uniforms, and memorabilia were displayed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kuranui-college.school.nz/reunion/reunion.html|title=KURANUI COLLEGE GOLDEN JUBILEE REUNION 2010 | CHECK THIS SITE REGULARLY FOR UPDATES|date=26 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100526184712/http://kuranui-college.school.nz/reunion/reunion.html|archive-date=26 May 2010}}</ref> A 60th anniversary celebration was held at the college. 113 students out of the original 450 came to the event.<ref name="Wairarapa Times-Age 2020, p. 28.">{{Harvnb|Wairarapa Times-Age|2020|p=[https://issuu.com/wairarapatimes-age/docs/e-book_the_year_that_was_2020_722ceb02d21ec6/28 28]}}.</ref> At the end of the day, a cherry tree was dug up for the future students of the college to sit under.<ref name="CITEREFE2020 ">''Wairarapa Midweek'', February 5, 2020</ref>
=== Controversies === In 2009, a year 13 student pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis. He was also giving it out to his flower students in the playground of the college. His family withdrew him from the college.<ref name="tdp 2009">''The Dominion Post'', November 12, 2009</ref>
In 2010, four year 13 Kuranui College students were in a high-speed crash. The car they were driving ended upside-down in a ditch.<ref name="wc 2010">''Whanganui Chronicle'', October 14, 2010</ref> They were taken to Wairarapa Hospital. All of them survived the cash. Two of the students had severed their spinal cords. The driver of the car was to do 320 hours of community work.<ref name="tdp 2012">''The Dominion Post'', April 7, 2012</ref> The car crashed about 1:40 p.m. on Monday on rural Papawai Road in Greytown. Seven students, in two cars, had left school without permission. The police said they suspected the two cars had been racing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/4230256/Another-crash-haunts-brother-of-injured-teen|title=Another crash haunts brother of injured teen|date=13 October 2010|website=Stuff |access-date=2 October 2021|archive-date=2 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002234146/https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/4230256/Another-crash-haunts-brother-of-injured-teen|url-status=live}}</ref>
One of the teachers had a series of complaints that she repeatedly swore during class and called out insults at her students. She taught at Kuranui College for 12 years, between 2004 and 2016. It was reported that she had told a group of students during a session that if they were going to refuse to sing, "you can f**k off back to class." In September 2010, she was reported for occasionally referring to her students as "wankers" or "sluts" (no formal action was taken on that matter). In 2014, she was given her final warning after an angry outburst that saw her tell students to "shut the f**k up." She also was said to have told a Year 9 student classmate that he was "being a dick"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/87073756/greytown-teacher-fired-for-swearing-at-students|title=Greytown teacher fired for repeated swearing at students faces Education Council|date=1 December 2016|website=Stuff |access-date=13 October 2021|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029174658/https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/87073756/greytown-teacher-fired-for-swearing-at-students|url-status=live}}</ref> to the rest of the class. After the complaints, she was found guilty of serious misconduct and was struck off the register.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2017/08/wairarapa-teacher-struck-off-after-labelling-students-wankers-sluts.html|title=Wairarapa teacher struck off after labelling students 'w*nkers', 'sl*ts'|via=www.newshub.co.nz|access-date=3 October 2021|archive-date=3 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003000222/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2017/08/wairarapa-teacher-struck-off-after-labelling-students-wankers-sluts.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In April 2015, a cleaner was found dead on the college grounds. He started working at the college back in 2011. There were no suspicious circumstances involved in the death.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cleaner found dead at Kuranui College|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/cleaner-found-dead-at-kuranui-college/5VVZGXMWRSWQW3FGAIGSAYZAMU/|access-date=2021-03-25|website=The New Zealand Herald |language=en-NZ|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029173052/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/cleaner-found-dead-at-kuranui-college/5VVZGXMWRSWQW3FGAIGSAYZAMU/|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Sport and cultural activities == === Art === A student at the college and her art was featured at Massey University Creative Arts book Exposure in 2012 for her use of contemporary setting and parody of Disney stereotypes.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Exposure 2012: Art and design at Massey University |url=https://issuu.com/coca_massey/docs/coca_exposure_2013_lr_copy|access-date=2021-10-19 |publisher=Massey University |via=Issuu|language=en|archive-date=19 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019071646/https://issuu.com/coca_massey/docs/coca_exposure_2013_lr_copy|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2021, students did an art project to construct outdoor artworks that have been displayed at the front of the college by putting the artworks on the outside walls of the visual art classroom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://artsonline.tki.org.nz/Teaching-and-Learning/Creatives-in-schools/Successful-schools-Round-2/Kuranui-College|title=Successful Schools Round 2 Kuranui College|website=artsonline.tki.org.nz|access-date=29 October 2021|archive-date=28 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928161143/https://artsonline.tki.org.nz/Teaching-and-Learning/Creatives-in-schools/Successful-schools-Round-2/Kuranui-College|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Dance === At the Wellington ASB 2014 Stage Challenge. Kuranui College placed third in the open division and won the Thomas George McCarthy Trust Award of Excellence for Choreography.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/students-take-centre-stage-with-awards/56ZVCHLSDPJBMMSBZAYSXOVYU4/|title=Students take centre stage with awards|website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018032300/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/students-take-centre-stage-with-awards/56ZVCHLSDPJBMMSBZAYSXOVYU4/|url-status=live}}</ref>
The college contemporary dance team placed 3rd in the Dance NZ Made national finals in Palmerston North 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://times-age.co.nz/chaos-places-kuranui-in-top-3/|title='Chaos' places Kuranui in top 3|date=30 September 2020|website=Times Age|access-date=29 October 2021|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029042037/https://times-age.co.nz/chaos-places-kuranui-in-top-3/|url-status=live}}</ref> This is the second time Kuranui has placed in the top three at the national level since 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cartertonnz.com/crier/images/90b3ad293d28706811344982662042ed.pdf|title=The Carterton Crier|date=1 October 2020|website=www.cartertonnz.com|access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018050556/https://www.cartertonnz.com/crier/images/90b3ad293d28706811344982662042ed.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
The school came in first place in the national stage performance competition Showquest 2021 with a dance based on the Waikeria Prison uprising.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/125905678/prison-riots-inspire-winning-showquest-performance|title=Prison riots inspire winning Showquest performance|date=29 July 2021|website=Stuff |access-date=2 October 2021|archive-date=2 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002105533/https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/125905678/prison-riots-inspire-winning-showquest-performance|url-status=live}}</ref> This is the first time Kuranui has come away with a national title, having been placed 2nd in the 2019 competition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1908/S00174/showquest-national-final-results.htm|title=Showquest National Final Results | Scoop News|website=www.scoop.co.nz|access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018075222/https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1908/S00174/showquest-national-final-results.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Drama === In 2008, the college was the winner of the student-directed scene for the Wairarapa Sheila Winn Shakespeare Festival.<ref name="CITEREFE2008">''The Dominion Post'', June 18, 2008</ref>
At the 2019 SGCNZ National Shakespeare Festival Kuranui College sets its take on Richard III at the time of the New Zealand wars.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/students-across-country-participate-in-national-shakespeare-festival-twist|title=Students from across the country participate in national Shakespeare festival 'with a twist'|via=TVNZ|access-date=2 October 2021|archive-date=2 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002232216/https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/students-across-country-participate-in-national-shakespeare-festival-twist|url-status=live}}</ref> Kuranui came to the festival having had three students in the past five years make it to the Globe in London.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://times-age.co.nz/drama-filled-weekend/|title=Drama filled weekend|date=31 May 2019|website=Times Age|access-date=2 October 2021|archive-date=2 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002232223/https://times-age.co.nz/drama-filled-weekend/|url-status=live}}</ref> They won 4 Awards for the play.<ref name="CITEREFShakespeareGlobeCentreNewZealand2019 ">''SGCNZ UOSWSF 2019 AWARDS''</ref> At the 2020 SGCNZ National Shakespeare Festival Kuranui College took out four major awards for their 15-minute scene from King John This was the sixth consecutive year that the college has represented Wairarapa, qualifying for the national finals after winning the regional competition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/newsarticle/93530?newsfeedId=989045|title=Kuranui take out four major awards at National Shakespeare Festival|website=www.kuranuicollege.school.nz|access-date=2 October 2021|archive-date=2 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002232222/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/newsarticle/93530?newsfeedId=989045|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Music === In 2016, the senior rock band Simplicity represented the college at the regionals of the Smokefree Rockquest competition, picking up the People's Choice Award.<ref name="auto5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.martinboroughstar.co.nz/kuranui-celebrates-outstanding-year-of-achievement/|title=Kuranui celebrates outstanding year of achievement | The Martinborough Star|access-date=17 October 2021|archive-date=17 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017071603/https://www.martinboroughstar.co.nz/kuranui-celebrates-outstanding-year-of-achievement/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2021, Kuranui College students came away with several top music awards at the regional finals of Smokefree Rockquest. Includes first place in the Solo/Duo category, then second place in the Band category and a place at Nationals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smokefreerockquest.co.nz/regional-homepage/wairarapa|title=Rockquest | Aotearoa's only nationwide, live, original music, youth event|website=www.smokefreerockquest.co.nz|access-date=3 October 2021|archive-date=22 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922040559/https://www.smokefreerockquest.co.nz/regional-homepage/wairarapa|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/newsarticle/104755?newsfeedId=974386|title=Kuranui gains a hat trick of Smokefree Rockquest music awards|website=www.kuranuicollege.school.nz|access-date=3 October 2021|archive-date=3 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003011943/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/newsarticle/104755?newsfeedId=974386|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Maths === Since 2015, students have been to Wairarapa College for the "Matharapa" competitions. Each team of three pupils competes in three phases of competition over two hours. The teams comprise individuals or groups.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/pupils-divvy-up-matharapa-pie/4NQV3MGXY4YXF2O22M75LHA7XQ/|title=Pupils divvy up Matharapa pie|website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=17 October 2021|archive-date=17 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017073335/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/pupils-divvy-up-matharapa-pie/4NQV3MGXY4YXF2O22M75LHA7XQ/|url-status=live}}</ref> The college took firsts in the Year 9 and Year 10 levels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/maths-adds-up-for-wairarapa-schools/32EBNWHHTBLFEFFRASHGPCBJHU/|title=Maths adds up for Wairarapa schools|website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=17 October 2021|archive-date=17 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017073333/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/maths-adds-up-for-wairarapa-schools/32EBNWHHTBLFEFFRASHGPCBJHU/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Film === In 2022, a 40-minute short film called ''Sons and Heirs'' was produced on location in the Wairarapa and written, directed, and starred by a group of Kuranui College students.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://times-age.co.nz/wairarapas-own-goodfellas/|title=Wairarapa's own 'Goodfellas'|website=Wairarapa Times-Age|access-date=15 November 2022|archive-date=14 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114212624/https://times-age.co.nz/wairarapas-own-goodfellas/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Sons and Heirs'' was directed by Leon Eldred and Ārana Edmonds.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thetvdb.com/movies/sons-and-heirs|title=Sons and Heirs|website=TheTVDB|date=November 5, 2022|access-date=November 15, 2022|archive-date=November 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114230936/https://thetvdb.com/movies/sons-and-heirs|url-status=live}}</ref> Edmonds served as a producer. Music was composed by Eldred, Michael McCall and Caleb Drinnan. The crew consisted entirely of kuranui students.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=187278077147074&set=pb.100075946490479.-2207520000.|title=FILM EVENT SONS AND HEIRS|website=Facebook |date=November 4, 2022|access-date=November 15, 2022|archive-date=November 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114213047/https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=187278077147074&set=pb.100075946490479.-2207520000.|url-status=live}}</ref> Edmonds created many of the film's practical effects with more than 30 litres of fake blood.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://times-age.co.nz/wairarapas-own-goodfellas/|title=Wairarapa's own 'Goodfellas'|website=Wairarapa Times-Age|date=November 3, 2022|access-date=November 15, 2022|archive-date=November 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114212624/https://times-age.co.nz/wairarapas-own-goodfellas/|url-status=live}}</ref> It included cameo appearances from David Seymour, Patrick Gower and Paul Moon who all lent their voices to the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pdfhost.io/v/DA0Vg1spd_Sons_and_Heirs_2022_End_Credits|title=Sons and Heirs (2022) End Credits|date=November 10, 2022|access-date=November 15, 2022|archive-date=November 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114211209/https://pdfhost.io/v/DA0Vg1spd_Sons_and_Heirs_2022_End_Credits|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was made with financial support from South Wairarapa District Council<ref>{{cite web|url=https://swdc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/CCS-Allocation-2021-2022.pdf|title=Creative Communities Scheme Allocation for August 2021 funding round|date=September 26, 2021|access-date=November 15, 2022|archive-date=November 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114205541/https://swdc.govt.nz/wp-content/uploads/CCS-Allocation-2021-2022.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> and various other community organisations. It had a total budget of NZ$6,400.00<ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/wairarapatimes-age/docs/wed_2nd_november_2022|title=Wairarapa 'mobsters' on screen.|website=Issuu|date=November 2, 2022|access-date=November 15, 2022|archive-date=November 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114211938/https://issuu.com/wairarapatimes-age/docs/wed_2nd_november_2022|url-status=live}}</ref> The premiere was held in Masterton on November 5, and about 150 people turned out to view the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8513ly65d93n0li/AABYPBIbZ6ZkjBX5mw_Q_LbBa?dl=0&preview=3rd+-+9th++Nov+2022.pdf|title=Newsletter Regent 3.|website=Dropbox|date=November 3, 2022|access-date=November 15, 2022}}</ref> Its gross reached NZ$574.90.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/box-office-admissions|title=Box Office Admissions for Sons and Heirs (2022) |date=November 10, 2022|access-date=November 15, 2022}}</ref>
In 2021, a student won best Editor and Best Sound Mix for ONSCREEN. A nationwide short-film challenge for high school students.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onscreen.co.nz/results|title=RESULTS|website=ONSCREEN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525215241/https://www.onscreen.co.nz/results|archive-date=25 May 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Sports === One of the students at the college earned first place in Rookie of the Year title in 2010. In the nationwide rodeo competitions. The event she won the title in was Barrel racing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kuranui-college-cowgirl-lassoes-nz-title/ATD77KPEO75RVDDTMFEO63MFOI/|title=Kuranui College cowgirl lassoes NZ title|website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=10 November 2021|archive-date=10 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110225548/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kuranui-college-cowgirl-lassoes-nz-title/ATD77KPEO75RVDDTMFEO63MFOI/|url-status=live}}</ref>
At the Wairarapa inter-collegiate track and field championships held at Makoura College in 2012. Two records were broken. The shot put events provided a record broken, from a student at the college with a put of 12.22m in the junior boy's section and a record in the intermediate boy's triple jump with a distance of 12.40m.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/records-tumble-in-field-events/X3ATDQNGRB7HUSKG56VWIAXJMQ/|title=Records tumble in field events|website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=30 October 2021|archive-date=30 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030033511/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/records-tumble-in-field-events/X3ATDQNGRB7HUSKG56VWIAXJMQ/|url-status=live}}</ref>
The college's Football team won the 2014 Wairarapa Secondary school division one title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://issuu.com/bevan7/docs/wta-sports-awards|title=Wairarapa Times-Age Sports Awards 2015|website=Issuu|access-date=24 October 2021|archive-date=24 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024025107/https://issuu.com/bevan7/docs/wta-sports-awards|url-status=live}}</ref> The boys 1st XI Football team won the Wairarapa Secondary School A grand in 2015.<ref name="Wairarapa Times-Age 2015, p. 21.">{{Harvnb|Wairarapa Times-Age|2015|p=[https://issuu.com/apn_mediaservices/docs/theyearthatwas2015_bddab3fc62b18b/21 21]}}.</ref>
At the 2016 Rosemary O'Brien Cup the Girls 1st XI Hockey team made the finals at the Rosemary O'Brien national hockey tournament in 2016 the game was held at Palmerston North.<ref name="Wairarapa Times-Age 2016, p. 20.">{{Harvnb|Wairarapa Times-Age|2016|p=[https://issuu.com/wairarapatimes-age/docs/the_year_that_was_2016/20 20]}}.</ref> In the finals, Kuranui played Feilding High School the score was 6 to Feilding and 0 to Kuranui.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hockeynz.altiusrt.com/matches/4623|title=Hockey New Zealand: Altiusrt|website=hockeynz.altiusrt.com|access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018052414/https://hockeynz.altiusrt.com/matches/4623|url-status=live}}</ref>
Every year, Kuranui and Tararua College have a traditional annual sports exchange.<ref name="CITEREFEBailey2016 ">''Bush Telegraph'', September 5, 2016</ref> It was started by former Kuranui Principal Grey Tuck and they play for the Bailey Family Trophy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/kuranui.college/posts/a-great-day-yesterday-with-all-the-teams-playing-their-hearts-out-resulting-in-a/2091368017652599/|title=A great day yesterday with all the teams playing|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=17 October 2021|archive-date=27 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427093030/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fkuranui.college%2Fposts%2Fa-great-day-yesterday-with-all-the-teams-playing-their-hearts-out-resulting-in-a%2F2091368017652599%2F|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017, 200 students took part in various sports as part of the Tararua College exchanged. Out of the seven sports codes, Kuranui won five of them and got to keep the Bailey Family Trophy.<ref name="Wairarapa Times-Age 2017, p. 23.">{{Harvnb|Wairarapa Times-Age|2017|p=[https://issuu.com/wairarapatimes-age/docs/the_year_that_was_2017/23 23]}}.</ref> Kuranui also won it in 2018.<ref name="auto4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/newsarticle/95412?newsfeedId=989045|title=Kuranui retain the Bailey Trophy|website=www.kuranuicollege.school.nz|access-date=17 October 2021|archive-date=17 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017064939/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/newsarticle/95412?newsfeedId=989045|url-status=live}}</ref> For the 2019 exchange it was a draw so Kuranui was allowed to retain the trophy for another year.<ref name="CITEREFEBailey2019 ">''Bush Telegraph'', July 29, 2019</ref> In September 2020, Kuranui won the Trophy after a 3–3 draw. Six Kuranui sports teams travelled to the Pahiatua Sports Complex to compete.<ref name="auto4"/>
The college Sport Wellington Regional Athletics was held at Newtown Park in 2019. The college competed in the annual event and won the junior boys' triple jump to set a new record.{{refn|group=nb|The record doesn't count as the student is from a Wairarapa School.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://collegesport.org.nz/2019/03/14/results-2019-csw-regional-athletics-champs/|title=Results – 2019 CSW Regional Athletic Champs|date=14 March 2019|access-date=25 October 2021|archive-date=25 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025160455/http://collegesport.org.nz/2019/03/14/results-2019-csw-regional-athletics-champs/|url-status=live}}</ref>}} At the same event in 2020, the same students came in 2nd.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://collegesport.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/field-results-2020-CSW-Regional-Athletics.pdf|title=College Sport Wellington Regional Championships 2020.|date=12 March 2020|website=collegesport.org.nz|access-date=26 October 2021|archive-date=1 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201162300/https://collegesport.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/field-results-2020-CSW-Regional-Athletics.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2021, the school hosted the first e-sports exchange in Wairarapa; they played against Wairarapa College. It was a draw.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pdfhost.io/view/Xm6Y.RnB0__Korero_Term_Three_2021|title=Korero Term Three 2021.pdf|website=PDF Host|access-date=3 October 2021|archive-date=3 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003054516/https://pdfhost.io/view/Xm6Y.RnB0__Korero_Term_Three_2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Wairarapa Times-Age 2021, p. 25.">{{Harvnb|Wairarapa Times-Age|2021|p=[https://issuu.com/wairarapatimes-age/docs/the_year_that_was_2021/25 25]}}.</ref>
=== Pranks === In 2014, students at the college put a "For Sale – Kuranui College" advertising sign at the school's entrance. The sign invited offers for the college, fooling teachers as well as other students.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.inkl.com/news/high-school-pranks-that-have-enraged-kiwi-teachers|title=High school pranks that have enraged Kiwi teachers|website=inkl|access-date=4 October 2021|archive-date=4 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004231009/https://www.inkl.com/news/high-school-pranks-that-have-enraged-kiwi-teachers|url-status=live}}</ref> The sign is a prank, in keeping with the annual tradition of Year-13 students playing jokes on their last day of school before heading off on study leave.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/education/even-teachers-buy-into-college-prank/4XELGYADKJRZ2VIID3YF4M4D2Q/|title=Even teachers buy into college prank|website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=4 October 2021|archive-date=4 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004230927/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/education/even-teachers-buy-into-college-prank/4XELGYADKJRZ2VIID3YF4M4D2Q/|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Kuranui College has imposed stricter policies on end-of-year senior pranks; by 2023, the faculty control the prank committed to limit what students could do. But we were unable to stop a student's unauthorised use of lube on door handles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hunia |first=Aaria |date=14 October 2024 |title=The Worst Year 13 Pranks in Aotearoa History. |url=https://www.massivemagazine.org.nz/articles/fa4inrkvok7dp42xf6xpdffxmbwnom |website=Massive Magazine}}</ref>
== Facilities == {{Panorama |image=File:Kuranui College Panorama.png |fullwidth=12569 |fullheight=600 |caption={{center|A panoramic view of the front of the college in 1960}} |height=175 }}
=== Map === {| align="center" class="toccolours collapsible collapsed" style="clear:both;margin-bottom: 0.5em {{Round corners}}" width=100% ! style="background:#FFFFFF; align=center" | '''Map of college''' |- | {| style="width: 100%; align: center; margin-right: 1em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; border: #2222dd solid 1px; text-align: left; {{Round corners}}" |- | align="center" colspan="2" | {{Location map+|Kuranui College | caption = Kuranui College Faculties | width = 800 | float = left | places = {{Location map~ | Kuranui College | label = T-Block | label_size = 150 | marksize = 12 | lat_deg = -41.09195 | lon_deg = 175.44806 | mark = Disc Plain red.svg }} {{Location map~ | Kuranui College | label = Student Centre | label_size = 150 | marksize = 12 | lat_deg = -41.09205 | lon_deg = 175.44856 | mark = Disc Plain red.svg }} {{Location map~ | Kuranui College | label = Turf | label_size = 150 | marksize = 12 | lat_deg = -41.09240 | lon_deg = 175.45009 | mark = Blue pog.svg }} {{Location map~ | Kuranui College | label = Gym | label_size = 150 | marksize = 12 | lat_deg = -41.09210 | lon_deg = 175.44926 | mark = Disc Plain red.svg }} {{Location map~ | Kuranui College | label = W-Block | label_size = 150 | marksize = 12 | lat_deg = -41.09170 | lon_deg = 175.44926 | mark = Disc Plain red.svg }} {{Location map~ | Kuranui College | label = R-Block | label_size = 150 | marksize = 12 | lat_deg = -41.09129 | lon_deg = 175.44980 | mark = Green pog.svg }} {{Location map~ | Kuranui College | label = Visual Art Classroom | label_size = 150 | marksize = 12 | lat_deg = -41.09100 | lon_deg = 175.44930 | mark = Green pog.svg }} {{Location map~ | Kuranui College | label = Library | label_size = 150 | marksize = 12 | lat_deg = -41.09159 | lon_deg = 175.45005 | mark = Disc Plain red.svg }} {{Location map~ | Kuranui College | label = Te Whare o Moroa | label_size = 150 | marksize = 12 | lat_deg = -41.09119 | lon_deg = 175.44790 | mark = Disc Plain red.svg }} {{Location map~ | Kuranui College | label = P-Block | label_size = 150 | marksize = 12 |lat_deg = -41.09224 |lon_deg = 175.44797 | mark = Purple pog.svg }} }} |- | align="center" colspan="2" | '''Key''' |- | 12px|inline – Faculties built in 1960s | 12px|inline – Faculties built in 2000s |- | 12px|inline – Faculties built in 2010s | 12px|inline – Faculties built in 2020s |- |} |}
=== The Nelson blocks === Like many secondary schools in New Zealand of the era, Kuranui was built to the New Zealand standard school buildings, based on two-storey H-shaped "Nelson blocks", of which three were built at Kuranui and only one of them which still stands today, E-Block .<ref name="blocks">{{cite news |last1=Fuller |first1=Piers |title=Massive makeover for Kuranui College |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/3870894/Massive-makeover-for-Kuranui-College |access-date=27 November 2020 |publisher=The Dominion Post |date=30 June 2010 |language=en |archive-date=6 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006021712/http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/3870894/Massive-makeover-for-Kuranui-College |url-status=live }}</ref> C-Block was demolished in 2010,<ref name="blocks" /> followed by B-Block in 2015, which had stood since 1959.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ministry of Education – Demolition of B Block Kuranui College Greytown |url=https://www.gets.govt.nz/MEDU/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=16972268 |website=Ministry of Education |access-date=20 November 2020 |archive-date=28 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128023031/https://www.gets.govt.nz/MEDU/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=16972268 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto5"/>
=== Building new rooms === In 2000, the college built a three-quarter turf.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kuranui-college.school.nz/general/facilities.htm|title=facilities|date=9 August 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030809185229/http://www.kuranui-college.school.nz/general/facilities.htm|archive-date=9 August 2003}}</ref> New temporary classrooms have been added to the college located on the western and southern sides of Tararua (previously E-Block) and has formed Papawai Block (P-Block). The classrooms at Kuranui College would remain open for up to five years while the ministry plans a permanent block.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://times-age.co.nz/full-house-forces-expansion/|title=Full house forces expansion|date=3 March 2021|website=Times Age|access-date=26 March 2021|archive-date=4 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304005902/https://times-age.co.nz/full-house-forces-expansion/|url-status=live}}</ref> A new suite of seven science and math classrooms was completed in 2012 as part of a NZ$1.8 million rebuild.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/wairarapa-news/6345196/Kuranui-College-ready-for-the-future|title=Kuranui College ready for the future|date=8 February 2012|website=Stuff |access-date=4 October 2021|archive-date=4 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004031415/https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/wairarapa-news/6345196/Kuranui-College-ready-for-the-future|url-status=live}}</ref> More development work, including the demolition of B-Block and the construction of new visual arts classrooms in 2017, was completed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kuranuicollege.school.nz/facilities/|title=Facilities|publisher=Kuranui College|date=10 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810120842/http://kuranuicollege.school.nz/facilities/|archive-date=10 August 2013}}</ref>
=== Updating rooms === From the day the college was opened until 1970, NZ$19,800 ({{inflation|NZ|19800|1970|fmt=eq|cursign=NZ$}}) was spent on the total cost of exterior building maintenance.<ref name="House of Representatives 1971, p. 2069.">{{Harvnb|House of Representatives|1971|p=[https://books.google.com/books?id=k08hAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA2069 2069]}}.</ref> During 2000, the college completed the upgrading of the college library and staffroom. From 1997 to 2000, the college spent in excess of NZ$500,000 repainting and modernising existing buildings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kuranui-college.school.nz/general/facilities.htm|title=facilities|date=21 February 2001|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010221114021/http://kuranui-college.school.nz/general/facilities.htm|archive-date=21 February 2001}}</ref> The school gyms, originally built in 1961, were extended in 1997 with the addition of a classroom, seating area, and climbing area. The school is planning to rebuild the gym, as it is no longer fit for purpose.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://times-age.co.nz/faulty-gym-may-cost-us-all/|title=Faulty gym may cost us all|date=18 May 2020|website=Times Age|access-date=2 October 2021|archive-date=2 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002094727/https://times-age.co.nz/faulty-gym-may-cost-us-all/|url-status=live}}</ref> The total cost of rebuilding is estimated to be upwards of NZ$5.5 million. Piri Weepu supports the plan for the rebuilding the gym.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kuranui Sport Page Video May 21, 2020, 9:00pm|url=https://www.schoolandcollegelistings.com/XX/Unknown/301283570336772/Kuranui-Sport-Page/videos/270315024095454|access-date=2021-10-18|website=www.schoolandcollegelistings.com|language=en|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018063416/https://www.schoolandcollegelistings.com/XX/Unknown/301283570336772/Kuranui-Sport-Page/videos/270315024095454|url-status=live}}</ref> The South Wairarapa District Council has agreed to sign off on a NZ$1 million grant for the gymnasium project.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://times-age.co.nz/kuranui-gym-is-a-game-changer/|title=Kuranui gym is a game-changer|date=3 June 2021|website=Times Age|access-date=2 October 2021|archive-date=2 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002094725/https://times-age.co.nz/kuranui-gym-is-a-game-changer/|url-status=live}}</ref> Kuranui College and the Ministry of Education will foot the rest of the approximately NZ$5.5 million bill.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/125305663/council-helps-fund-new-gym-as-greytowns-kuranui-college-almost-doubles-roll-in-less-than-four-years|title=Council helps fund new gym as Greytown's Kuranui College almost doubles roll in less than four years|date=1 June 2021|website=Stuff |access-date=2 October 2021|archive-date=2 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002094729/https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/125305663/council-helps-fund-new-gym-as-greytowns-kuranui-college-almost-doubles-roll-in-less-than-four-years|url-status=live}}</ref> There will be a running costs for the facilities themselves and finance costs. The estimated costs are NZ$43,000 for running expenses and NZ$239,000 for finance costs. The loan has a term of over 25 years.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Written Q&A from Annual Plan Consultation – Featherston, 18 May 2020|url=https://swdc.govt.nz/consultation/written-qa-from-annual-plan-consultation-featherston-18-may-2020/|access-date=2021-10-18|website=SWDC|language=en-NZ|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018043501/https://swdc.govt.nz/consultation/written-qa-from-annual-plan-consultation-featherston-18-may-2020/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2009, the college was inline for a NZ$2 million grant from the government to demolish C-Block and update the buildings. A letter was sent to Kuranui School advising them that they had been given the NZ$2 million grant. However, the college had been confused with a primary school of the same name (Kuranui School). The Education Minister at the time, Anne Tolley, had complained that the letter was sent to the wrong school.<ref name="CITEREFE2009">''Taranaki Daily News'', March 18, 2009</ref> In 2013, the college spent approximately NZ$7,000 on installing security cameras in part of the college, but doing so throughout the entire college will cost upwards of NZ$40,000.<ref name="CITEREFE2013">''The Dominion Post'', september 18, 2013</ref> The college library was getting weather-tightness remediation, internal refurbishment, and roof replacement. The work involved the demolition and reconstruction of the library's front entrance, front desk, computer room, and book rooms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gets.govt.nz/MEDUR/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=23278873|title=GETS | Ministry of Education – School Infrastructure – CW2020-029 Kuranui College (The School) – Weather Tightness Remediation, Internal Refurbishment and Roof Replacement|website=www.gets.govt.nz}}</ref> Construction for it started in mid-December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=051120f1-4cad-4c9a-ad69-62ce1761d553|title=Kuranui College Korero Term One 2021|website=www.kuranuicollege.school.nz|access-date=13 October 2021|archive-date=27 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427092909/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=051120f1-4cad-4c9a-ad69-62ce1761d553|url-status=live}}</ref> Refurbishments were made to T-Block in 2018–2019; work included painting the exterior of the building, replacing internal wall linings, and installing temperature control systems.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gets.govt.nz/MEDUR/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=20212469|title=GETS | Ministry of Education – School Infrastructure – Main Contractor for Construction Works: Tararua Block Refurbishment at Kuranui College|website=www.gets.govt.nz|access-date=15 October 2021|archive-date=26 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190126201816/https://www.gets.govt.nz/MEDUR/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=20212469|url-status=live}}</ref>
{| style="border:1px solid #ddd; background:#fefefe; padding:3px; margin:0; margin:auto;" |+ style="font-size: 100%" | '''All Facilities of Kuranui College'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/About-Us/Facilities-2|title=Kuranui College – Facilities|website=www.kuranuicollege.school.nz|access-date=14 October 2021|archive-date=13 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211013073601/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/About-Us/Facilities-2|url-status=live}}</ref> |- style="vertical-align:top; font-size:90%;" | * Gymnasium/Whare Hakinakina * Te Whare O Maroa * Student Centre/Te Pokapu Tauira * Staffroom * Drama room/Whakaari | * Rugby Field * Library/Whare Pukapuka * Visual Art Classroom * Artificial Turf * Courts | * Aorangi Block * Tararua Block * Wairarapa Block * Ruamahanga Block * Papawai Block |}
<gallery widths="120" heights="120"> File:KC Staffroom.jpg|The staffroom for Kuranui College. File:KC Gymnasium.jpg|The Kuranui College Gymnasium/Whare Hakinakina. File:KC Student Centre.jpg|Front of the Student Centre. File:KC Turf.jpg|The Artificial Turf. File:KC Drama Room.jpg|The side of the Drama Room/Whakaari. File:KC Aorangi Block.jpg|Aorangi Block. File:KC Tararua Block.jpg|Tararua Block. File:KC Papawai Block.jpg|Papawai Block. File:KC Wairarapa Block.jpg|Wairarapa Block. File:KC Ruamahanga Block.jpg|Ruamahanga Block. </gallery>
== Curriculum ==
=== Base 6 === Base 6 was a Kuranui programme back in 2001.<ref name="Henri 2005, p. 61.">{{Harvnb|Henri|Asselin|2005|p=[https://archive.org/details/leadershipissues0000unse/page/50/mode/2up?q=Kuranui+ 61]}}.</ref> The Base 6 project grew out of a process of college self-improvement. The principal, the board of trustees, and the management team decided to focus on elevating student achievement and learning expectations. The Board of Trustees contracted David Hood, an education consultant, as a project facilitator. His primary task at Kuranui was to collaborate with the Board of Trustees, school management, and staff to create an environment where people worked together on common issues.<ref name="Henri 2005, p. 63."/> Hood initially spent several weeks talking with staff individually to identify their issues. Asking teachers to talk about their beliefs about learning at Kuranui. This gave Hood a picture of teacher strengths and possible outcomes from the process of staff consultation.<ref name="Henri 2005, p. 64.">{{Harvnb|Henri|Asselin|2005|p=[https://archive.org/details/leadershipissues0000unse/page/54/mode/2up?q=Kuranui+ 64]}}.</ref> College staff were then asked to contribute their thoughts on specific projects that would help the college achieve its goals and objectives, with a focus on enhancing the quality of learning. Eleven project briefs were developed and submitted, along with a plan for classroom upgrades. The change management group believed that many of the proposals should be consolidated under two main new initiatives: one focused on the junior school and the other on the senior school. The junior school project, which eventually grew to be Base 6.<ref name="Henri 2005, p. 64."/> The first step for the junior school project team was to develop a mission statement that outlined the goals.<ref name="Henri 2005, p. 65.">{{Harvnb|Henri|Asselin|2005|p=[https://archive.org/details/leadershipissues0000unse/page/54/mode/2up?q=Kuranui+ 65]}}.</ref> In the process of development, the Kuranui College's Change Management Group had determined that the junior school project would be developed around thematic approaches to studying in a home-room setting. The exploration of thematic learning approaches led the project team to consider curriculum integration. The project team's first step was to determine what curriculum integration would mean for them. <ref name="Henri 2005, p. 68.">{{Harvnb|Henri|Asselin|2005|p=[https://archive.org/details/leadershipissues0000unse/page/58/mode/2up?q=Kuranui+ 68]}}.</ref> Both Years 9 and 10 combined national achievement objectives from all curricula, where learning is structured around research and students taking responsibility for their learning. The programme was named after the six main features of Base 6: learning through inquiry, independent student-centred learning, authentic contexts, collaborative learning, ICT-enhanced learning, and the building of family connections.<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=AONE&sw=w&issn=11771828&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CA180748227&sid=googleScholar&linkaccess=abs|title=Curriculum integration in the junior secondary school|first=Jedd|last=Bartlett|date=1 January 2005|journal=Curriculum Matters|volume=1|pages=172–187|doi=10.18296/cm.0062|via=go.gale.com|access-date=21 October 2021|archive-date=27 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427092844/https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=AONE&sw=w&issn=11771828&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CA180748227&sid=googleScholar&linkaccess=abs&userGroupName=anon%7E53907144|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> The programme took place for 19 periods per fortnight. The remaining 9 periods were continued to be used for the usual options and programmes. Base 6 students work with the other Year 9 or 10 students during these periods. The students were tasked with collecting and maintaining evidence for a portfolio intended to be stored online.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kuranui-college.school.nz/base_6.html|title=Base 6 learning|date=19 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219074413/http://kuranui-college.school.nz/base_6.html|archive-date=19 February 2012}}</ref> Students who choose not to enter Base 6 are taught in conventional subject classes. It was officially opened on Friday, 23 March 2001.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kuranui-college.school.nz:80/curriculum/pathways/news.htm|title=news|date=25 April 2001|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010425135346/http://kuranui-college.school.nz/curriculum/pathways/news.htm|archive-date=25 April 2001|access-date=19 November 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> However, in 2018, Kuranui College introduced a curriculum known as Ignite to replace Base 6.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kuranui-college.school.nz/curriculum/base6/index.htm|title=BASE6|date=10 August 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040810133844/http://kuranui-college.school.nz/curriculum/base6/index.htm|archive-date=10 August 2004}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kuranuicollege.school.nz/2017/10/junior-curriculum-2018/|title=Junior Curriculum 2018 – Kuranui College|date=30 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130160302/https://kuranuicollege.school.nz/2017/10/junior-curriculum-2018/|archive-date=30 January 2018}}</ref>
=== Ignite === Ignite was implemented at Kuranui in 2018 for junior students (years 9–10)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/bin/providers/download/provider-mna-reports/s0249.pdf|title=Managing National Assessment Report Kuranui College|website=www.nzqa.govt.nz|access-date=27 October 2021|archive-date=28 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028192657/https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/bin/providers/download/provider-mna-reports/s0249.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> and then for senior students (years 11–13) in 2021. The Ignite programme gives students more choice over their subjects, with each student choosing ten courses (subjects) each year. The courses are split into categories based on the subject they teach, with each course focusing on a particular aspect or passion that students may enjoy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/102283660/wairarapa-school-hails-new-curriculum-that-give-students-control-over-timetables|title=Wairarapa school hails new curriculum that give students control over timetables|date=22 March 2018|website=Stuff |access-date=27 October 2021|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027040650/https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/102283660/wairarapa-school-hails-new-curriculum-that-give-students-control-over-timetables|url-status=live}}</ref> The Ignite programme is meant to increase engagement in the classroom and, therefore, results. The year is divided into two semesters, which are each approximately 18 weeks long. Students study five courses each semester, totalling ten each year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/Curriculum-Enrolment/Junior-Ignite|title=Kuranui College – Junior Ignite|website=www.kuranuicollege.school.nz|access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018053556/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/Curriculum-Enrolment/Junior-Ignite|url-status=live}}</ref> Students have the choice of up to 24 courses over two years before becoming senior students in years 11–13. The senior Ignite students will be able to choose five courses per semester. Students could choose up to 10 courses in a year, or five courses if they took two semesters of each subject.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=5272f758-9dff-46ff-9bc5-54d77a9000b5|title=Kuranui College Ignite 2020|website=www.kuranuicollege.school.nz|access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006080745/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=5272f758-9dff-46ff-9bc5-54d77a9000b5|url-status=live}}</ref> For students completing NCEA L1 the courses they choose must include at least 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits to complete the year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=b256a496-d848-4952-ad81-620fbcebbc4a|title=IGNITE Senior Courses 2021|website=www.kuranuicollege.school.nz|access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006060815/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=b256a496-d848-4952-ad81-620fbcebbc4a|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Inspire time === 2020 saw the introduction of the new weekly schedule, called Inspire Time, along with a restructured timetable. The programme provided two dedicated weekly sessions in the timetable. Both junior and senior students could select two courses each term. The purpose of Inspire Time was to allow for non-curricular activities focused on pathway development for students. This also allowed for mixed classrooms. Inspire time happened on Tuesday and Thursday<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Education Focus |url=https://issuu.com/wairarapatimes-age/docs/education_focus_2020_ebook |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018044829/https://issuu.com/wairarapatimes-age/docs/education_focus_2020_ebook |archive-date=18 October 2021 |access-date=18 October 2021 |website=Issuu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2021 |title=Volunteers needed by Kuranui |url=https://times-age.co.nz/volunteers-needed-by-kuranui/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018050003/https://times-age.co.nz/volunteers-needed-by-kuranui/ |archive-date=18 October 2021 |access-date=18 October 2021 |website=Times Age}}</ref> During December 2020, Kuranui College received NZ$22,112 for the programme from the Greytown Trust Lands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://greytowntrustlands.org.nz/education-funding/|title=Education Funding – December 2020 | Greytown Trust Lands Trust|website=greytowntrustlands.org.nz|access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018051502/https://greytowntrustlands.org.nz/education-funding/|url-status=live}}</ref>
== Academics == As a state school, Kuranui College is required to follow the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC).
=== Results === {| class="wikitable" ! Qualification 2019 ! Kuranui Results<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=1f93ca13-2635-4d15-8622-dc9aa7b51fb8|title=Kuranui College Korero|date=1 March 2020|website=www.kuranuicollege.school.nz|access-date=13 October 2021|archive-date=27 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427092857/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=1f93ca13-2635-4d15-8622-dc9aa7b51fb8|url-status=live}}</ref> ! National Average Results<ref name="CITERENZQA2020 ">''NCEA annual report 2019''</ref> |- | NCEA L1 | 85% | 70% |- | NCEA L2 | 86% | 77% |- | NCEA L3 | 70% | 67% |- |}
== Enrolment ==
Education Counts provided the following statistics as of July 1, 2022: The school had 748 students enrolled, of whom 54.01 percent were male and 45.99 percent were female. There were 476 students identified as European/Pākeha, 214 identified as Māori, 21 as Pacific, 25 as Asian, and 12 as another ethnicity.<ref name="educationcounts.govt.nz">{{Cite web|url=https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/population/trends?district=®ion=&school=249|title=Ministry of Education – Education Counts|first=Education|last=Counts|website=www.educationcounts.govt.nz|access-date=22 September 2021|archive-date=28 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028172547/https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/population/trends%3Fdistrict%3D%26region%3D%26school%3D249|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2020, the college recorded its biggest increase in Year 9 student enrolments for over a decade, a 38% increase.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/newsarticle/88215?newsfeedId=989045|title=Innovative curriculum sees Kuranui's numbers soar|website=www.kuranuicollege.school.nz|access-date=14 October 2021|archive-date=14 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211014101521/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/newsarticle/88215?newsfeedId=989045|url-status=live}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" ! Sex of Students<ref name="educationcounts.govt.nz" /> !2022 |- | Male |404 – 54.01% |- | Female |344 – 45.99% |- |}
{{Historical populations |align=none|cols=5|width=13em|percentages=pagr|shading=off |title=Student Enrolment History since 1960. |pop_name={{abbr|Enrol.|Enrolment}} |1960–1961|412 |1961–1962|544 |1962–1963|680 |1963–1964|748 |1964–1965|784 |1965–1966|801 |1966–1967|831 |1967–1968|862 |1968–1969|900 |1985–1986|874 |1989–1990|798 |1990–1991|684 |1991–1992|643 |1992–1993|619 |1993–1994|573 |1994–1995|552 |1995–1996|551 |1996–1997|565 |1997–1998|549 |1999–2000|579 |2000–2001|565 |2001–2002|551 |2002–2003|515 |2003–2004|489 |2004–2005|484 |2005–2006|491 |2006–2007|472 |2007–2008|459 |2008–2009|467 |2009–2010|475 |2010–2011|459 |2011–2012|507 |2012–2013|530 |2013–2014|492 |2014–2015|503 |2015–2016|459 |2016–2017|444 |2017–2018|429 |2018–2019|470 |2019–2020|556 |2020–2021|649 |2021–2022|771 |2022–2023|778 |2023–2024|804 |source=1960–1969,<ref name="Kuranui 1969, p. 2.">{{Harvnb|Kuranui|1969|p=2}}</ref> 1985–1986 <ref>{{Cite news |date=1985 |title=College Principal Says... |pages=1 |work=Wairarapa Times-Age }}</ref> 1989–2010,<ref name="Hills 2013, p. 120.">{{Harvnb|Hills|2013|p=[https://archive.org/download/02-whole/02_whole.pdf#page=136 120]}}.</ref> 2011–2012,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kuranuicollege.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ERO-Report-Kuranui-College-2011.pdf|title=Kuranui College ERO-Report 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208222608/http://kuranuicollege.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ERO-Report-Kuranui-College-2011.pdf|archive-date=8 February 2013}}</ref> 2012–2013,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.martinboroughstar.co.nz/impressive-new-chapter-in-kuranui-success-story/|title=Impressive New Chapter in Kuranui Success Story | The Martinborough Star|access-date=29 October 2021|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029070316/https://www.martinboroughstar.co.nz/impressive-new-chapter-in-kuranui-success-story/|url-status=live}}</ref> 2013–2018,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/population/trends?district=®ion=&school=249|title=Kuranui College: Trends | Education Counts|date=1 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301060705/https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/population/trends?district=®ion=&school=249|archive-date=1 March 2018}}</ref> 2018–2019,<ref name="Wairarapa Times-Age 2019, p. 26.">{{Harvnb|Wairarapa Times-Age|2019|p=[https://issuu.com/wairarapatimes-age/docs/2019_the_year_that_was/26 26]}}.</ref> 2019–2020<ref name="Wairarapa Times-Age 2020, p. 28."/> 2020–2024<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ero.govt.nz/institution/249/kuranui-college#content-2|title=Kuranui College | Education Review Office|website=ero.govt.nz|access-date=29 October 2021|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029070308/https://ero.govt.nz/institution/249/kuranui-college#content-2|url-status=live}}</ref> }}
== Houses == The school has four houses, which form classes are assigned to, which are named after important places or features of the Wairarapa, and each is represented by a native bird and tree. They are Ruamahanga with the Pūkeko and Hīnau; Aorangi with the Tūī and kowhai; Tararua with the Kererū, and Rātā and Wairarapa with the Toroa and Ngaio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kuranuicollege.school.nz/the-colleges/school-houses-2/|title=School Houses|publisher=Kuranui College|date=8 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208020026/http://kuranuicollege.school.nz/the-colleges/school-houses-2/|archive-date=8 February 2013}}</ref> Throughout the year, a series of inter-house sporting and cultural competitions are held that earn points towards top house.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kuranui-college.school.nz/college.html|title=Welcome to Kuranui College, Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand|date=5 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005063428/http://kuranui-college.school.nz/college.html|archive-date=5 October 2008}}</ref>
The Kuranui College houses and their colours and eponyms are: {| class="wikitable" |- ! Name of house<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/Sports-1/Sports-at-Kuranui|title=Kuranui College – Sports at Kuranui|website=www.kuranuicollege.school.nz|access-date=22 September 2021|archive-date=2 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211002105645/https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/Sports-1/Sports-at-Kuranui|url-status=live}}</ref> ! Colour ! Tree ! Bird |- | Aorangi | {{color box|yellow}} Yellow | Kōwhai | Tūī |- | Ruamahanga | {{color box|blue}} Blue | Hīnau | Pūkeko |- | Tararua | {{color box|red}} Red | Rātā | Kererū |- | Wairarapa | {{color box|green}} Green | Ngaio | Toroa |}
== Principals == Since its establishment in 1960, Kuranui College has had seven principals. The following is a complete list:
{| class="wikitable" style="width:90%; margin:auto" ! colspan="5" |Principals |- ! width="10%" |Portrait!! width="20%" |Years!!Name!!Notes!!Refs |- | 60px ||1960–1976 ||Sam Meads||In 2011, a street in Greytown was named Sam Meads Way, in honour of the foundation principal of the college.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://issuu.com/wellingtoncollege/docs/2012_lampstand |title=2012 WCOBA Lampstand |website=Issuu |access-date=15 October 2021 |archive-date=15 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015203916/https://issuu.com/wellingtoncollege/docs/2012_lampstand |url-status=live }}</ref> ||<ref name="auto2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22367649|title=Meads, Owen Samuel, 1915–1987|date=1 January 1915|website=Meads, Owen Samuel, 1915–1987 | Items | National Library of New Zealand | National Library of New Zealand|access-date=25 March 2021|archive-date=6 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206132638/https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22367649|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 60px ||1977–1987 ||Peter Werry|| He graduated from the University of Canterbury and Christchurch Teachers Training College.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/werrywhanau/peter-scott-werry|title=Peter Scott Werry – Werry Family|website=sites.google.com|access-date=27 October 2021|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027045040/https://sites.google.com/site/werrywhanau/peter-scott-werry|url-status=live}}</ref> ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/former-kuranui-college-principal-recalled/VG6UZQA4DFQND2BDW3LEDQSZME/|title=Former Kuranui College principal recalled|website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=20 November 2020|archive-date=28 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128003017/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/former-kuranui-college-principal-recalled/VG6UZQA4DFQND2BDW3LEDQSZME/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 60px ||1988–1997 ||Joye Halford ||Joye Halford and the board had decided at its monthly meeting not to have a student representative with voting rights on the board. They would only have speaking rights instead. Students and staff stormed out of class and walked over to the football field and began chanting, 'We want the vote'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://groups.google.com/g/soc.culture.new-zealand/c/tJxQbtFBNmE?pli=1|title=WYSIWYG NEWS – 22 February|website=groups.google.com|access-date=24 October 2021|archive-date=24 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024022804/https://groups.google.com/g/soc.culture.new-zealand/c/tJxQbtFBNmE?pli=1|url-status=live}}</ref> ||<ref>{{cite news |title=Teachers Register: Secondary and Technical |url=http://www.nzlii.org/nz/other/nz_gazette/1988/72.pdf |access-date=9 July 2021 |work=The New Zealand Gazette |issue=72 |publisher=Department of Education, New Zealand |date=28 Apr 1998 |archive-date=30 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030110024/http://www.nzlii.org/nz/other/nz_gazette/1988/72.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 60px ||1997–1998 ||Dave McGibbon (acting)|| The hockey turf and netball/tennis courts at the college are named after him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://greytowntrustlands.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Kuranui-FINAL-GLG-Report-20032019-1.pdf|title=Kuranui-FINAL-GLG-Report.|website=greytowntrustlands.org.nz|access-date=23 October 2021|archive-date=23 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023085453/https://greytowntrustlands.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Kuranui-FINAL-GLG-Report-20032019-1.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/long-serving-kuranui-teacher-calls-it-a-career/P7IJRSPDD7JRJTSII4UX3QKECA/|title=Long-serving Kuranui teacher calls it a career|website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018080858/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/long-serving-kuranui-teacher-calls-it-a-career/P7IJRSPDD7JRJTSII4UX3QKECA/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | 60px ||1998–2008 ||R. Grey Tuck|| He was the assistant principal at Northland's Bream Bay College.<ref>{{Cite news|date=Jan 29, 1998|title=New principal|pages=3|work=The Dominion Post}}</ref>||<ref name="auto1">{{cite news |last1=Poulsen |first1=Brian |title=The Carterton Crier |date=Feb 2013 |url=http://ketewls.peoplesnetworknz.info/documents/0000/0000/0243/127_Crier_2013_-_02.pdf |access-date=20 November 2020 |archive-date=28 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128013810/http://ketewls.peoplesnetworknz.info/documents/0000/0000/0243/127_Crier_2013_-_02.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | 60px ||2008–2018||Geoff Shepherd|| During his time as principal, he and other members of the college used an unofficial motto of the college: "Be the best that you can be."'<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ketewls.peoplesnetworknz.info/documents/0000/0000/0242/126_Crier_2012_-_12.pdf|title=The Carterton Crier|website=ketewls.peoplesnetworknz.info/|access-date=27 October 2021|archive-date=27 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027044401/http://ketewls.peoplesnetworknz.info/documents/0000/0000/0242/126_Crier_2012_-_12.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kuranuicollege.school.nz/principals-welcome/|title=Principal's Welcome|publisher=Kuranui College|date=8 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208015809/http://kuranuicollege.school.nz/principals-welcome/|archive-date=8 February 2013}}</ref> |- | 60px ||2018–2023||Simon Fuller|| He studied chemistry at the University of Canterbury.<ref name="auto6">{{Cite web|url=https://times-age.co.nz/fuller-takes-kuranui-reins/|title=Fuller takes Kuranui reins|date=29 November 2017|website=Times Age|access-date=18 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018075838/https://times-age.co.nz/fuller-takes-kuranui-reins/|url-status=live}}</ref> ||<ref name="auto6"/><ref name="Wairarapa Times-Age 2023, p. 24."/> |- | ||2023-2025||Maree Patten || Served as acting principal for the college for 2018<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.martinboroughstar.co.nz/mrs-patten-gets-into-gear/|title=Mrs Patten gets into gear | The Martinborough Star|access-date=19 October 2021|archive-date=19 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019202320/https://www.martinboroughstar.co.nz/mrs-patten-gets-into-gear/|url-status=live}}</ref> and then in 2020<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ne-np.facebook.com/greytownnz/posts/d41d8cd9/2102214733250182/|title=ALERT LEVEL 4|website=facebook.com|access-date=19 October 2021|archive-date=27 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427092921/https://ne-np.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fne-np.facebook.com%2Fgreytownnz%2Fposts%2Fd41d8cd9%2F2102214733250182%2F|url-status=live}}</ref> and 2023.<ref name="Wairarapa Times-Age 2023, p. 24."/> |- | ||2025–present||Misbah Sadat || Served as Deputy principal for Onslow College.<ref name="CITEREOnslowCollege2023">''Onslow College Staff List''</ref> ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kuranuicollege.school.nz/About-Us/principals-message|title=Principal's Welcome|website=Kuranui College|access-date=19 May 2025}}</ref> |}
== Notable people == === Students ===
{{main category|People educated at Kuranui College}} Since it was founded, Kuranui College alumni have made significant and creative contributions to society, the arts, sciences and business. Notable Kuranui College students include:
<gallery mode="nolines" class="center"> File:Vincent Ward (cropped).jpg|Vincent Ward, Director of What Dreams May Come and writer for Alien³. File:Elizabeth McKinley ONZM (cropped).jpg|Elizabeth McKinley, Thesis Brown bodies, white coats: postcolonialism, Māori women and science (2003) File:Max Abbott (cropped).jpg|Max Abbott, Was the Vice-Chancellor of Auckland University of Technology. </gallery> * Max Abbott – psychologist<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/leading-role-in-nz-mental-health-reform/PP3E4HPM677YRXMWVATP6O45BQ|title=Leading role in NZ mental health reform|website=www.nzherald.co.nz|access-date=14 October 2021|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029173110/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/leading-role-in-nz-mental-health-reform/PP3E4HPM677YRXMWVATP6O45BQ/|url-status=live}}</ref> * Grant Batty – Former All Blacks player<ref name="Veysey 1984, p. 58.">{{Harvnb|Veysey|1984|p=58}}.</ref> * Penny Bright – political activist<ref>{{cite news |title=Mourners gather to farewell Penny Bright |url=https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/mourners-gather-to-farewell-penny-bright/ |access-date=13 February 2021 |publisher=Newstalk ZB |date=6 November 2018 |archive-date=10 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211010063409/https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-weekend-collective/politics-central/mourners-gather-to-farewell-penny-bright/ |url-status=live }}</ref> * Dave Cameron – musician<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.audioculture.co.nz/people/the-kal-q-lated-risk/stories/the-kal-q-lated-risk-part-1|title=The Kal-Q-Lated Risk – part 1 – Story | AudioCulture|website=www.audioculture.co.nz|access-date=20 October 2021|archive-date=20 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020090230/https://www.audioculture.co.nz/people/the-kal-q-lated-risk/stories/the-kal-q-lated-risk-part-1|url-status=live}}</ref> * John Cornes – rugby union player<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.classicwallabies.com.au/players/john%20reginald%20cornes|title=John Reginald Cornes|website=www.classicwallabies.com.au|access-date=6 October 2021|archive-date=6 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006090208/https://classicwallabies.com.au/players/john%20reginald%20cornes|url-status=live}}</ref> * Jimmy Cotter – rugby union player and softballer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://waibush.co.nz/wp/player/james-alfred-jimmy-cotter/|title=James Alfred 'Jimmy' Cotter|date=July 9, 2017|website=waibush.co.nz|access-date=14 October 2021|archive-date=28 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028211528/https://waibush.co.nz/wp/player/james-alfred-jimmy-cotter/|url-status=live}}</ref> * Martin Edmond – writer<ref name="Edmond 2015, p. 86.">{{Harvnb|Edmond|2015|p=[https://books.google.com/books?id=wvGnCgAAQBAJ&pg=PP86 86]}}.</ref> * Mike Fabulous – musician<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/seeding-mike-fabulous/2L6NR7GJCXSM7CILJEACWPL2NE/|title=Seeding Mike Fabulous|website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=13 October 2021|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029173121/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/seeding-mike-fabulous/2L6NR7GJCXSM7CILJEACWPL2NE/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smokefreerockquest.co.nz/history|title=History|website=www.smokefreerockquest.co.nz|access-date=13 October 2021|archive-date=29 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029174505/https://www.smokefreerockquest.co.nz/history|url-status=live}}</ref> * Bernadette Logue – author<ref name="CITEREFEHendrikse2012 ">''Hawke's Bay Today'', September 29, 2012</ref> * Elizabeth McKinley – educational theorist<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cdn.auckland.ac.nz/assets/auckland/about-us/the-university/official-publications/uninews/2011/uninews-12-2011.pdf|title=University of Auckland news for staff Vol 41 Issue 12|date=29 July 2011|website=cdn.auckland.ac.nz|access-date=15 October 2021|archive-date=18 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018085851/https://cdn.auckland.ac.nz/assets/auckland/about-us/the-university/official-publications/uninews/2011/uninews-12-2011.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> * Vincent Ward – filmmaker<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/culture/9981499/Vincent-Ward-The-accidental-film-maker|title=Vincent Ward: The accidental film-maker|date=26 April 2014|website=Stuff |access-date=13 October 2021|archive-date=23 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023194830/http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/culture/9981499/Vincent-Ward-The-accidental-film-maker|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== Notable staff or members of the board of trustees === * Georgina Beyer – politician<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fyi.org.nz/request/2014-request-for-all-information-regarding-georgina-beyer-lockwood-smith-dissolution-of-the-board-of-trustees|title=Request for all information regarding Georgina Beyer. Lockwood Smith, dissolution of the Board of Trustees: – an Official Information Act request to Kuranui College|date=13 September 2014|website=FYI|access-date=12 October 2021|archive-date=26 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026204821/https://fyi.org.nz/request/2014-request-for-all-information-regarding-georgina-beyer-lockwood-smith-dissolution-of-the-board-of-trustees|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Beyer 1999, p. 140.">{{Harvnb|Beyer|Casey|1999|p=[https://books.google.com/books?id=ugPaAAAAMAAJ&q=140 140]}}.</ref> * Cathy Casey – politician<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.times-age.co.nz/local/news/winners-have-wairarapa-connection/3600207/|title=Winners have Wairarapa connection – Local News – Wairarapa Times-Age|date=1 January 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110101062701/http://www.times-age.co.nz/local/news/winners-have-wairarapa-connection/3600207/|archive-date=1 January 2011}}</ref> * Allan Hunter – rugby union player and teacher<ref>{{cite web |title=21st Annual Report Season 2014/2015 |url=http://thewillows.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/WCC-annual-report-2015.pdf |website=The Willows Cricket Club |access-date=13 February 2021 |archive-date=2 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202090016/http://thewillows.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/WCC-annual-report-2015.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> * Tom Hullena – educator <ref name="Hills 2013, p. 125.">{{Harvnb|Hills|2013|p=[https://archive.org/download/02-whole/02_whole.pdf#page=141 125]}}.</ref> * Belinda Cordwell – tennis player<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/tennis/300078187/where-is-she-now-belinda-cordwell-new-zealands-best-ever-singles-tennis-player|title=Where is she now? Belinda Cordwell, New Zealand's best ever singles tennis player|date=9 August 2020|website=Stuff |access-date=21 October 2021|archive-date=21 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021040137/https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/tennis/300078187/where-is-she-now-belinda-cordwell-new-zealands-best-ever-singles-tennis-player|url-status=live}}</ref> * Michael Jackson – anthropologist <ref name="Jackson 2020, p. 26.">{{Harvnb|Jackson|2020|p=[https://books.google.com/books?id=M2gNEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA26 26]}}.</ref> * Brian Lochore – rugby union player and coach<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/kuranui.college/posts/2144712255651508?comment_id=2144971685625565|title=Kuranui College-On behalf of the students and staff.|website=Facebook|access-date=13 October 2021|archive-date=27 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427092953/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fkuranui.college%2Fposts%2F2144712255651508%3Fcomment_id%3D2144971685625565|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Hills 2013, p. 110-111.">{{Harvnb|Hills|2013|pp=[https://archive.org/download/02-whole/02_whole.pdf#page=126 110–111]}}.</ref> * Albert Wendt – writer<ref name="Wendt 1973, p. 231.">{{Harvnb|Wendt|1973|p=[https://archive.org/details/sonsforreturnhom0000wend/page/220/mode/2up?q=Kuranui+ 231]}}.</ref>
== See also == {{Portal|New Zealand|Schools}} * Lists of schools in New Zealand * Education in New Zealand
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