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Welcome to 2025 Vista Term 1, Issue 2!

As we conclude Term 1, we celebrate the cultural visions, sporting triumphs, and extracurricular adventures that have taken our students across Aotearoa. This term has been filled with moments of learning, connection, and growth, setting the stage for what is sure to be a fantastic year ahead.

Principal's Report

Principal’s Report

Principal Patrick Gale addresses the recent changes to the national English curriculum, outlining the strengths of the proposal and the necessity for high expectations surrounding Aotearoa's educational outcomes.

Kotahitanga Day

Our annual Kotahitanga Day saw our new Year 9 cohort and their Peer Support leaders come together in a day of high energy activities, brain busting problem-solving and enthusiastic chant cheering that allowed our new students to settle in and make new friends....

Māori and Pacific Hui

Our Year 13 Tū Rangatira leaders, Lyric Te Whetu and Maddi Cooper-Wiki and Year 13 Pacific leaders, Rosita Misipati and Sione Naufahu emceed a successful evening at the 2025 Māori and Pacifica Hui ...

Cultural Exchange with Zushi Kaisei Junior High School

Rangitoto College hosted 280 third-year junior high school students from Zushi Kaisei Junior High School, marking the 20th anniversary of friendship and cultural exchange between our two schools....

Relay for Life

Building on the momentum of previous years, this year's event saw over 800 students and staff come together to support the Cancer Society—running, walking, skipping, and even cartwheeling around the AUT Millennium Track for a full 12 hours....

New Zealand Secondary Schools Volleyball Nationals

The New Zealand Secondary Schools Volleyball Nationals 2025 once again showcased the exceptional talent, resilience, and teamwork of our top school teams ...

International Baccalaureate

Year 12 and 13 International Baccalaureate students recently took part in several CAS activities. The events aimed to foster a deeper understanding of the CAS framework and highlight the impact of student-led initiatives ...

Premier Volleyball at Auckland Championships

Our Premier Volleyball teams performed outstandingly at the Auckland Secondary Schools Championships and our college has double Auckland Championship titles once again! ...

Year 12 PE camp

The Year 12 PE camp at Action Matakana was an unforgettable experience that pushed students beyond their limits, strengthened teamwork, and built confidence in a high-energy environment....

Les Misérables – School Edition: Behind the Scenes

We take this opportunity to pay tribute to the people behind the scenes - the unsung heroes - in our massive production of Les Misérables – School Edition ...

Polynesian Panthers

Our students listened to the Educate to Liberate team, original members of the Polynesian Panthers, Tigilau Ness, Reverend Alec Toleafoa and Associate Professor Dr Melani Anae who shared their experiences of the Dawn Raids and its impact on the broader community...

Year 12 Tongariro Geography Trip

Our Year 12 Geography students participated in a field study of altitudinal zonation in Tongariro National Park ...

Te Hōnonga a Iwi—Restoring Rosedale Park

Rangitoto College is proud to partner with Te Hōnonga a Iwi and the Rosedale Restoration Project as part of our commitment to kaitiakitanga....

Samoan Siva Group

Our Siva Group recently performed at Takapuna Primary School to conclude their cultural week celebrations which was an amazing opportunity to promote our Siva group along with Samoan culture to younger generations ...

Year 13 History Trip to Waikato

This term the Year 13 History students travelled down to the Waikato in order to visit sites of historical significance from the 1863 Waikato War and Kīngitanga...

Special Olympics

We took 13 of our special olympians to compete in an energetic Athletics day at AUT Millennium. One of our favourite parts of the day was seeing how encouraging and how much manaakitanga our Rangitoto students showed for their fellow athletes....

Book Corner

Students and teachers share moving reflections on novels they have enjoyed reading and how these memorable stories resonate in their lives and shape their future aspirations...

Knightsbridge Oral History Project

This term our dedicated history students kicked off our first round of interviews for the Knightsbridge Oral History Project, conducting interviews on topics such as the Vietnam War, the 1981 Springbok Tour, the Second World War and the 1947 Polio epidemic...

Join the Surf Skate Club!

Skaters and surfers, get ready—our school’s Surf Skate Club has officially kicked off! Our first session was a blast, with students hitting the pavement, learning new tricks, and sharing their love for board sports ...

Cybersafety: Supporting Your Child in a Digital World

In light of the recent Netflix series Adolescence, which has sparked conversations around the challenges young people face in the digital world, the counselling team here at Rangitoto College would like to take this opportunity to share some practical advice on cybersafety...

Careers

Our Gateway and Pathways to Employment courses are opening doors for our students to potential career paths, equipping them with essential skills for future success, as well as offering valuable insights into the world of work from industry experts...

Ray White Mairangi Bay partners with Rangitoto College.

Ray White Mairangi Bay Gives Back to Rangitoto College...

Summit Academy Awards 2025 – Save the Date

Our prestigious Summit Academy Awards will be held on Friday 8 August 2025 in the Auditorium. We warmly invite you to join us by adding this date to your calendar in advance!  ...

New Sponsorship Opportunity

If you are a business owner, did you know that Rangitoto College welcomes branded signage to be installed on our hockey turf and now, around our new canopy area? This is a great opportunity to connect your business and boost your brand’s visibility and exposure within our community. ...

Summit Academy Awards 2025 - Save the Date

Winter Wonderland Dinner
Friday 8 August 2025
The Summit Academy Awards is a biennial event that not only celebrates our Honourees, but includes a three-course dinner, beverages and entertainment by our current students from our award-winning Performing Arts Department. Alumni and their friends, family, current parents, current staff, past staff, and the wider Rangi community are all invited to attend and are encouraged to bring guests with them.  

Our Sponsors

We welcome enquiries about sponsorship from businesses looking to connect with Rangitoto College.
Please contact sally.thompson@rangitoto.school.nz for more information

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