Vista Term 1 Issue 1 2022

Rangitoto College celebrates amazing success as the top NZQA Scholarship school for the fourth year running....

Rangitoto College’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme students performed alongside leading ‘IB Only’ schools across the world in the 2021 exams. Remarkably, five Rangitoto College students earned 40 or more points, putting them in the top 10 per cent in the world....

We warmly welcome Kirsty Dowding to our Senior Leadership Team. Kirsty brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge from her years working across the education sector....

Meet our 2022 Student Leaders. Leading the team are our Head Students for 2022: Amelia Davey, Roberto Glinska-Fonseca, Isaac Shin, and Riko Takayoshi. They are supported by our Deputy Head Students: Isaac Chan, Gabe Davidson, Molly Gale, and Gemma Offwood. ...

At the start of February, Rangitoto College held its annual Student Leadership Camp. This trip strengthens the leadership skills of new Student Leaders and prepares them for the year ahead....

Our selected Māori & Pasifika Student Leaders are role models and cultural ambassadors, sharing their pride and knowledge with peers. They lead our school whānau to organise and present termly hui, language weeks, our success evening, and other leadership initiatives....

To kickstart CAS, the new Year 12 IB group went to the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC) for an activity day. This was a challenging, yet exciting day that pushed many of the students out of their comfort zones by trying new activities. ...

The beginning of this year has seen the introduction of a new Year 10 STEAM programme and a focus on the 21st Century skills which are essential for our STEAM students—teamwork, communication, and analytical thinking....

The school's first Lunar Festival was appreciated by everyone who came along to celebrate. We enjoyed a diverse range of games—such as Ddakji, Jaegi Chagi, and chopsticks—Korean and Chinese performances, and traditional food to learn about the importance of this cultural day....

Athletics Day provided an opportunity for our competitive athletes to develop their athletic skills by trying out new events. They also were able to strengthen their skills in their preferred sporting events....

At the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022, we were fortunate that the Auckland Secondary Schools and North Harbour Championships were held and our pairs could compete on the sand. This led to many of our pairs placing in junior and senior competitions....

In this edition of SchoolTV, adult carers can learn how to guide and best support their young person as they transition through adolescence. We hope you take the time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition and contact us if you need further guidance. ...

Introducing Champion Tuckshops—our new nutrition-focused provider of healthy, fresh, value-for-money, and environmentally sustainable food providers....

The Rangi Golf Day Fundraiser is a highlight on our calendar each year. This year’s fundraiser will be held on Friday 8th April at Pupuke Golf Club and will see supporters of our community come together for a day filled with fun, laughter, and competitive spirit! ...

The Rangitoto College Uniform Shop has opened for business! We are pleased to welcome our new Shop Manager, Kirsten Jackson, who is available during our opening hours and looks forward to meeting you....