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Welcome to 2025 Vista Term 1, Issue 1!

In this issue, we look ahead to an exciting new year, filled with opportunities for growth and achievement within our school. From reaching new academic milestones to preparing for our school wide production, there is something for every student to get involved in as we embark on this new pathway together.

Principal's Report

Principal’s Report

I trust you will gain an excellent insight and appreciation into the many and varied activities that our students are able to get involved in. With multiple building projects, a record school roll, and the addition of a group of talented new staff, it has been an exciting start to the year.

Welcome to our Year 9s

Our Year 9 students have made an excellent start at Rangitoto College. Through building connections and getting settled into our school routine, this new cohort have made a fantastic first impression. ...

NZQA Scholarship Success

Rangitoto College scholarship students received an incredible 324 NZQA scholarships in 2024. These accolades amount to the highest number of scholarships ever attained by a New Zealand school....

Athletics

Our athletes continue their resounding success competitively, with our vibrant school athletics day highlighting the importance of sports in fostering a sense of community and achievement among students....

Lunar Festival

For the first time we welcomed students from our Kāhui Ako to participate and experience the Lunar Festival led by our talented Chinese and Korean student leadership committees....

Art Scholarship Success

In the Visual Arts Department we are proud to celebrate the success of a particularly remarkable student, a 2024 Summa Cum Laude Esther Shen who gained Scholarships in three visual arts subjects...

International Baccalaureate

The Year 12 IB cohort embarked on an exciting CAS (Creativity, Activity, and Service) trip which was packed with thrilling land and water activities designed to challenge students both physically and mentally....

Beach Volleyball

Rangitoto Girls National Secondary Schools Beach Champions achieved a 3 peat for the school at the NZSS Beach Volleyball Nationals in Mt Maunganui from the 7 – 9 February. ...

Guidance Report

Our Guidance Department share some hints and tips on supporting your child's transition to High School so they adjust to the new expectations, friendships and academic challenges smoothly....

Relay for Life 2025

Don’t miss out on being part of this amazing service event! Come and join the crew for a fun day and support a worthy course. ...

Community Garden

Rangitoto College Community Garden has had a very productive start to 2025, with our current produce including lettuce, tomatoes, courgettes, silverbeet, beans and capsicum....

Book Corner

Book Corner is back for 2025! Check out some of our favorite reads from students and staff alike....

Touch Rugby

Our next wave of competitive girls and boys are making their mark showcasing great skills, determination and enthusiasm on the local and national stage....

Library Year 9 Orientations

This term in the Library we have been busy with Year 9 Orientations. Students get a basic understanding of how the library works, including our expectations, and how to access our vast collection of e and audio books....

Golf Day

Our teams are filling up fast for our big Golf Day Fundraiser, but it’s not too late to enter a team or play as an individual. If you are a business owner, this is also a great opportunity to connect with other parents, business owners and Alumni of the 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!  ...

Advertise your business on our Hockey Turf

Business owners - would you like the opportunity to connect with your wider community and boost your brand exposure?  Our hockey turf is always looking for new sponsors and has great visibility from East Coast Road as well as to the many people who visit everyday....

Buy your tickets for Les Misérables

Rangitoto College Performing Arts department is delighted to bring the much-loved musical Les Misérables to the stage at the start of April....

Les Misérables

Rangitoto College Performing Arts Department
Thursday 3 April - Saturday 5 April
We are delighted to bring the much-loved musical Les Misérables to the stage at the start of April. Cast and orchestra rehearsals are well underway, set pieces and costumes are being created, sound and lighting is being designed, and tickets have just gone on sale! It's going to be an EPIC show and with only 4 performances we expect it will sell out.

Summit Academy Awards

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.  

Relay for Life

AUT Millenium
Saturday 5 April 2025
Come and join the crew for a fun day and support a worthy course. We are hoping to build an even bigger team than the nearly 500 from last year and to work together to try and break our donation record – over $80000 in 2024!

Golf Day

Pupuke Golf Club
Friday 4 April 2025
Our teams are filling up fast for our big Golf Day Fundraiser, but it’s not too late to enter a team or play as an individual. We are raising funds for equipment for our Tech Department and to support our students experiencing financial burden.

School Sponsorship

Academics, Sports, Performing Art, and Culture—have you thought about connecting your business with our school?
Your support can help us continue to provide the excellent opportunities that we proudly offer.
Partnering your business with Rangitoto College can support our students in their initiatives and positively position your business within our local community. To learn more, contact our Community Relations Team at communityrelations@rangitoto.school.nz

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