MHS
What establishment was on the current Collins road site before Melville High School was opened in 1964?
Teachers Training College & Waikato branch of Auckland University.
Who painted the famous Mona Lisa?
Leonardo Da Vinci.
How many letters are in the Maaori alphabet?
15.
Where is the birth place of the modern Olympic games?
Athens.
What was considered the 8th natural wonder of the world before it was buried by a volcanic eruption in the 1800's?
The pink and white terraces.
Mr Hamill has been the principal of MHS for 15 years. He has also held principal positions at what other schools?
Piopio Primary, Whakamaru Primary, Mokau Primary & Raglan Area School.
World War 1 ended in what year?
1918.
What is the longest place name in New Zealand?
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupookaiwhenuakitanatahu.
How many active players are on the court during a netball game?
14.
The longest English word having only a single vowels is....
Strengths.
The two longest serving staff members and their length of service.
Jos with 30 years & Billy with 35 years.
Halloween originated from which European culture?
In the 14th century, Maaori navigated to Aotearoa on how many waka?
7 waka.
Who was the first ever New Zealander to compete at and make the quarter finals at Wimbledon?
Dame Ruia Morrison.
What is the name of the plastic piece at the end of the shoelace?
Aglet.
What was the name of the block that burned down in 2006.
B block.
The first US president to appear on national television.
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
As he was being chased by the northern invaders, which Maaori chief composed the famous haka "Ka mate"?
Te Rauparaha.
Who scored New Zealand's tries during the Rugby World Cup final in 1987?
Michael Jones, John Kirwan and David Kirk.
What does the zip in ZIP code stand for?
Zoning Improvement Plan.
What is the purpose of the dome located at the front of the school near the flagpoles?
To symbolize the partnership between students, whaanau and the school.
What famous monument did Shah Jahan build to immortalize his wife?
Taj Mahal
The Kiingitanga was founded in 1858, what are the names of the Maaori monarchs in chronological order?
Potatau, Taawhiao, Mahuta, Te Rata, Koroki, Te Atairangikaahu, Tuuheitia.
19.
What matter has a definite volume, but no definite shape?
Liquid.