Within Wakatipu High School’s almost 1500 students this year, about 55 different ethnicities are represented by students born in 44 different countries. Third row, from left, Lutu Macawaruaivalenibula, Anna Zoon, Salanieta (Sala) Vunaki, Bailey Tiananga, Queta Cleminson, Rebeca Daiana Coelho, Joshua French and Tom Roberts. Long one of the country’s most diverse schools, Nathan says so far this year, their roll is sitting at 1459, up from 1350 a year ago. The fund, administered by the Wakatipu High School Foundation, ensures equity of access to education and removes financial barriers, enabling students to participate in curricular and extracurricular activities. ‘‘That adds to the diversity — the socio-economic diversity of the students and in the community — I like that.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 22, 2024 05:07 UTC