Vista Term 4 2023

The Senior Prizegiving ceremony is our biggest and most prestigious awards event, where students, staff, and whānau can come together to acknowledge and reward all of the hard work that happens in the college throughout the academic year....

We celebrated sport at Rangitoto College at our 2023 Sports Awards. Well done to our top winners, Ryan Jefferson and Summer Osborne....

At our 2023 Arts Awards ceremony, we recognised our top performers at the college. Congratulations to Shane Warman and Olive Mortimer for winning the Zigliani Cup for Excellence in Performing Arts and Performing Artists of the Year....

Our Māori and Pacifica students were joined by friends and whānau for our annual Success Evening. A number of performances were showcased and awards were presented. Congratulations to both Rosalie Gerlach (Tongan) and Alysha Osborne (Whakatōhea)....

A cast of 30 junior students performed William Shakespeare’s A Comedy of Errors to a packed Rangitoto Centre. The audience was thrilled by the hilarious performance as the tale of two sets of twins was told....

Our Pīpīwhararauroa Festival connects all learners throughout the Mid Bays Kāhui Ako as we journey through mātauranga Māori across many areas of the curriculum: kapa haka, te reo, species ecology, art, commerce, community, whanaungatanga, and maramataka....

College Sport Auckland’s Young Sportsperson of the Year (YSPOTY) Awards have been held since 1991 to celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of Auckland secondary school students in sanctioned sports. This year, Rangitoto students gained an array of nominations and awards—ka pai....

Our Premier Junior Volleyball Girls team emerged triumphant at the Auckland Junior Volleyball Championship, securing a remarkable three-peat. The team dominated every match, culminating in a resounding 2-0 victory over Mount Albert Grammar in the final....

Congratulations to all our prize winners for their hard work and achievements this year. We are incredibly proud of all of you for your dedication and perseverance. A special mention must go to Kevin Chen (Dux) and Martin Leung (Proxime Accessit). We are thrilled and extend our warmest congratulations....

Rangitoto students spoke at Northcross Intermediate on the developing topic of Artificial Intelligence. Josephine, Joseph, and Phoebe have completed three AI projects and are soon going abroad for an Australian conference....

In this issue we explore gambling and young people. Today's generation of children and adolescents face a unique and concerning environment regarding gambling. They are growing up in a digital age characterised by constant connectivity, where the gambling industry has evolved significantly....

Our kapa haka ākonga recently performed at Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga held at Te Kura Māori o Ngā Tapuwae. Their performance was truly a sight to behold and our competitors came away with awards for Best Dressed (first) and Kākahu Wahine (second)....

This term we have asked teachers and students about their reading journey. We ask what they love about their family and our Library, and what recent books they have found engaging....

Our senior international students who are not participating in senior exams had the opportunity to enjoy the alternative program over the last four weeks with activities on campus and trips around Tāmaki Makaurau....

The Year 10 Food Technology students at Rangitoto College embarked on a culinary journey, presenting a delightful high teas for the residents of Knightsbridge Retirement Village. This first event marked the climax of just over a term's worth of meticulous preparation....

The Tutor Class Knockout Volleyball Tournament was held every lunchtime in Week 8 during Term 3. This event was to create spirit within our Year 9 cohort and an exciting way to involve over 150 students either through participation or support....

Term 4 has been a busy term for the Library Team. Cherrill Hurley returned, reconnecting with teachers and students. The team also supported many of the seniors in preparations for exams, while also providing a morning tea for the leaving Student Librarians....

Make sure to save the date for our annual fundraiser! Friday 5 April 2024 at Pupuke Golf Club....

Calling all alumni from the 1960s. We need your help! We are on the lookout for a past pupil who would like to join our Alumni Committee where you will have the opportunities to share information and help us connect with alumni and their ongoing achievements....

We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our valued sponsors for the support you have given to our school this year. With your help, we can continue to create great opportunities for our current students and staff....