Maniototo Area School

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Maniototo Area School is an area school in Ranfurly, Central Otago, New Zealand, serving students aged 5–18. Founded in 1879, it has 190 students aged 5–18. The school has a strong sporting tradition and despite being in a remote location has a strong academic programme bolstered by Video Conferencing lessons and the OtagoNet project. The school also uses the internet as a learning tool as is shown by our Year 7 Wikispace.International StudentsManiototo Area School hosts international students aged 11–18 and attracts those interested in a rural environment with a vibrant winter sports centre and the Otago Rail Trail.Bute BedsOne area of special interest at the school is 'Bute Beds'. These are two fully furnished houses rented out as 'Bed and Breakfast' units by the school. These are used to support social studies projects and to provide extra resources.Notable alumniSean Becker - New Zealand Olympic Curling Team 2006 Tania Dixon (née Murray) - Gold Medallist High Jump, 1990 Commonwealth GamesWarren Dobson - New Zealand Olympic Curling Team 2006 Andrew Hore - All Black 2002, 2004 onwards James Kearney - All Black 1947-1949 Anthony Kreft - All Black 1968 Peter Petherick - New Zealand cricketer