ORIGIN OF OUR NAME Cobham Intermediate School was established in February 1963 – originally as Fendalton Intermediate School. The former Governor-General, Lord Cobham gave his permission for the new school to be given his name, under which it has proudly developed to enjoy its current high profile.
SIGNIFICANCE OF OUR LOGO The design has 3 swirls which represent the 3 baskets of knowledge in the Maori culture. The steps represent the steps to higher learning, and the water shows tranquillity and calmness. The Waimakariri River is represented, as are the Canterbury Plains. A mountain (Mt Cook/Aorangi/Aoraki) is also shown with the long white cloud of New Zealand/Aotearoa and the stars depict the Southern Cross and the Pointers. The fading of colours from dark to light, and back to dark, represents the children entering our school not really knowing what is in store for them, then everything becomes clear. They move back into darkness unsure of what the future holds. Finally they move from the tranquillity of the water to reach for the stars and their dreams. He Kahurangi to tangata me to pono. (People of honesty and integrity). The significance of the statement in Maori is that it reflects the virtues of honesty, service and endeavour of our school logo.