Welcome to Kirkwood Intermediate School!
I believe that Kirkwood Intermediate School is placed firmly at the forefront of education for the emerging adolescent. Our staff, our facilities and our programmes are aimed at encouraging and inspiring our students to do their very best and to grow educationally, socially and physically during their time with us.
Education for this age group - the "emerging adolescent" - involves key practices such as mixed class groupings, authentic learning experiences, integrated curricula, high expectations of all students and positive, supportive relationships throughout the school community. These are what we strive to achieve at Kirkwood, where everyone can achieve.
As a school we cater for the whole student, we act inclusively and we deliver the best educational practice we can. We are extremely fortunate in many ways - we have the best children in Christchurch come to our school, we have a very positive and supportive Board of Trustees, a hardworking and enthusiastic Parent Teacher Association and a wonderful blend of youth, experience and enthusiasm in our teaching and support staff.
We encourage open communication within our school community. Do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further information.
Phil Tappenden
Principal
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How to Enrol
How to Enrol Enrolment applications are open for in zone students in 2025. Places are still available for Out of zone Year 7 students in 2025. Please click on the following links for enrolment application and our enrolment scheme information: Enrolment Application (online); and Email with copies of the required documentation listed on the Enrolment …Our Students (ākonga)
Our students come from all over Christchurch. Students choose to come here because of the wide range of opportunities available to them and the great facilities we have to meet the needs of this particular age group (between 10 – 13yrs). Our students are engaged and happy in their work.Our School
Kirkwood Intermediate is situated close to the heart of Christchurch. We are particularly well resourced with 12 classrooms, 8 specialist technology rooms and ESOL classes for those requiring extra help with English. Our staff have chosen to work with this particular age group. There is a strong focus on Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Information Technology …International Students
International students have been part of our school for many years. We welcome the opportunity to have students from different cultures and believe we provide an excellent learning environment for students from other countries. In general we offer places to approximately twenty five students. We ensure that each class has an even distribution of students …Welcome Video
Alumni
Kirkwood Intermediate School welcomes you to join our list of Alumni.
The purpose of creating an Alumni list is to help support our students and school community. You may also like to re connect to those who have attended our school in the past and to help our community feel a sense of belonging.
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