Property Development

In 2009 the school commenced a complete redevelopment of the school site. The project was due for completion by the end of term 1 this year, but repairs to the school's water mains has held up the completion of the water mains and of the wharenui complex.

In 2009 the refurbished International Centre was opened (after the demolition of K block) as well as the extension of the Science block, which created a wonderful new block. Unfortunately, the two older laboratories were badly damaged during the earthquake and are out of use. We await information regarding the future of these rooms.

During 2009 the huge new Technology and Art centre was built, and was opened with much fanfare by His Excellency, Sir Anand Satyanand,  in February 2010. At the beginning of this year the school was very pleased to have the new Social Science and Mathematics blocks open for business as well as our new toilet block. All of these facilities are warmly appreciated by students.

The final stages of the school redevelopment involves the refurbishment and repairs to the Careers Centre and hall toilets (almost completed) the landscaping of the centre of the school with raised lawns, gardens, paving and seating, and finally, the completion of the wharenui complex.

Aranui High School is deeply appreciative of the support of Arrow International in the completion of this three year project, in particular, for the role played by Edward Leeson as the onsite project manager throughout this time.

Science Block

Technology Block

The Technology and Art Centre from the east.

The completed Technology and Art Centre from the rear.

Maths and Social Sciences Blocks

Latest Photos

Our new Maths block Rapanui is completed

New toilet block to the left

 

 

 

Looking across the roof of the new Maths block

 

 

 

 

The demolition of A - D blocks was a very dramatic event.

 

 

 

 

First day of demolition of D block - the redevelopment starts in earnest.

 

 

 

 

The machinery makes short work of our 50 year old buildings

 

 

 

 

Remains of the C block lift looking towards the technology centre.

 

 

 

 

Final views of 50 years of Aranui history

 

 

 

 

 

The pasifika room (original staff room) is stripped out in readiness for the

careful removal of the top floor of the building. The lower floor comprises the

hall toilets and Careers Centre, which are being kept.

 

 

 

 

 

The landscape of the school was changed forever with the demolition

of the two storey teaching blocks over the past three years.

 

 

 

 

 

The wharenui is prepared for removal from the Breezes Rd

entrance to its new location in the centre of the school.

 

 

 

 

 

Our school wharenui Whakatokia te Matauranga in its new

position - in the heart of the school.

 

 

 

 

 

The school site will be having a massive makeover once

all the buildings are in place and completed.

 

 

 

 

Students are very impressed with their new toilet facilities

 

 

 

 

The new view from the staffroom

 

 

DELAY IN CAMPUS COMPLETION

 At this point in time, the completion of the campus development is on hold, due to the fact that the Ministry of Education is currently not permitting schools to engage in property work.   While fully understandable, this is very frustratin.  The landscaping work and completion of both the wharenui area and Pasifika centre are all currently incomplete.  We are looking forward to work recommencing.  The school is also dealing with damage to some buildings.  We are awaiting the re-piling of the Learning Support Centre classroom 1, the two rear science laboratories, and remediation mwork to the rear section of the Performing Arts Block.   There is also a problem with the slumped perimeter of the large gymnasium, although this facility is still in operation.