Kaitao Intermediate principal Phil Palfrey says the schools currently has about 320 pupils. PHOTO/BEN FRASER
Year 8 students at Kaitao Intermediate share what they love about the school.
I like the environment. That everyone is nice to each other and we work well as a group and we know everyone.
NICOLA BIGWOOD, 11
Year 8
I like the whole thing it's a good place to come and learn and make friends.
LOGAN POTAE, 12
Year 8
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I like how we can make a connection with anybody and learn off different people's strengths.
SOUTHAN HURINUI, 12
Year 8
I like how there's the technology block. Where we can be creative, work together and just open your mind.
SEAN TOMLINSON, 12
Year 8
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