School Facilities
Dargaville High School is set in surroundings incorporating attractive gardens and mature trees, a large sports field, astrograss, netball courts and indoor swimming pool, and is within close proximity of the Dargaville Town Centre. We are proud of our surroundings and ensure that pupils fully utilise the facilities that are offered to them.
Gymnasium, Swimming Pool & Courts
The well equipped gymnasium, large playing fields, floodlit astrograss surface suitable for netball, tennis and hockey, weight training room and heated indoor swimming pool form the nucleus of the sports centre at the school.
The 22 metre swimming pool is fully utilised by the school and the local swimming club. The gymnasium incorporates a climbing wall for budding rock climbers. These facilities are also used by various community organisations.
Library
The library is well resourced with books, computers, magazines and reference material. Inter loan facilities are also available with other services. Chromebooks and PCs are available to use during study periods. The library is used during normal classtime and lunchtimes.
Music & Drama
The music suite has facilities for recording and practice studios plus the main teaching room. There are a number of specialist music teachers available for individual tuition.
The Performing Arts Centre for Drama facilities has light and sound equipment which enables groups to produce their own theatrical events.
Computer Network
Besides the library, the school has two rooms of computers and various pods around the school for students access, providing over 300 computers with fast N4L internet access, filtered email facilities, G-suite, Microsoft and Adobe programs.
All students can bring their laptops in to attach to the school’s wireless network facility.
Welfare
The ‘Sick Bay' is in a quiet part of the school close to supervision. Pupils can book an appointment with the Nurse in the 'Health Room'.
Incorporated within the student welfare system is the Careers Department providing students with access to information on careers, STAR courses, tertiary institutions.
We have both a full-time Guidance Counsellor and a SWISS (Social worker in Schools). Appointments to see the Counsellor and SWISS can be made at the school office or by booking an appointment at the Health Room.
There are a number of organisations that are able to help and support students at school. Contact our Deputy Principal, if further assistance is needed.