Vista Term 1 Issue 2 2024

Kotahitanga Day was a fantastic event enjoyed by over 800 students. It helps our students create unity within their classes, develop a sense of belonging, and work on their team building skills...

Over 500 Rangitoto College students ran, walked, and skipped around the AUT Millennium track for 12 consecutive hours. This year we raised over $78 000–more than we ever have before...

Three Polynesian Panthers came to our kura to talk with our Year 9 cohort who have been learning about the Dawn Raids. A special thank you to Tigilau Ness, Melani Anae, and Alec Toleafoa for inspiring our rangatahi....

On the back of both our Premier Volleyball teams winning the Australia premier division in the Gold Coast in December, both teams have continued their golden run, winning the Harbour Super League, Auckland Premier League, and just before nationals, the Auckland Championships. ...

Over 180 people attended our first Pacific hui of 2024! Hosted by the Pacific Tutor class, the night was led by Year 13 students, and Pacific Leaders Charlie Hodge and Ben Bibbie. As the first of its kind, the Pacific hui allowed our students, their families, and their teachers to come together....

In March Rangitoto College hosted our first Māori whānau hui night. Over shared kai, we recognised student achievement with our badge and tie ceremony, and updated our community with events and mahi within the school ...

Junsu Na has been offered a place in the prestigious Heifetz Institute 2024 Summer Programme. We wish Junsu well in this immersive, intensive, and transformative musical experience for outstanding string musicians....

Our Year 12 Geography students recently visited the Tongariro National Park to collect data for their recent research project on altitudinal zonation in the national park....

Our Special Olympic athletes gathered an impressive hall of certificates at the first Special Olympics of 2024 in their track and field events, reflecting their efforts and enjoyment....

Soloists and duo groups had a chance to shine, as did our Performing Arts teachers, in our karaoke extravaganza, the first arts event of 2024....

Valuing and understanding cultural diversity helps our communities benefit from a wealth of perspectives and experiences, enhancing our collective capacity for empathy and innovation....

What a fantastic start to Book Club 2024 with 86 people attending our outdoor meeting! It was wonderful to see so many students returning, along with 30 new members across all year levels....

Head of Mathematics and Statistics Andy Ballard and Sports Team Leader Cruz Cassidy share some insights into their love of literature and the impact it has on their daily lives. ...

Every two years, the school collects feedback from our parent community about our junior health curriculum...

Have you ever thought about hosting an international student? We have new students arriving in July and need homestay families...

Calling all Rangi students from the 1960’s! Join us for a lovely morning tea to reminisce, catch up, chat to our current Principal, and discover what’s still here and what’s new at Rangi...