Message from the Principal - 18 January 2019
Welcome to 2019.
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Welcome to 2019, some information to kick start the school year.
Commencement Dates & Times
Monday 21 - Friday 25 January
10.30am or 2.30pm: “Getting Connected” sessions in the Gibson Centre. New students learn about our network and BYOD set-up. Girls need to bring their devices. Sessions are pre-booked (refer to your information letter) or contact Anita Sawyers, Enrolments Manager on a.sawyers@rangiruru.school.nz
Wednesday 23 January
9-11.30am Form Seniors training
12-9pm Student Leadership Team training
Thursday 24 January
8.45am-4.30pm Teacher Only Day
10.30am-1.00pm Student Leadership Team Training (Boarding House)
3-5pm Boarders: Year 13 and Year 12 Peer Support Leaders report in to Boarding House
Friday 25 January
8.30am-4.30pm Teacher Only Day
8.45am-2.30pm Year 13 Welcome Back Day (HKFC) (lunchtime pizza picnic)
9am–3pm Peer Support Training
1-2.30pm Years 9-13 Subject changes (Deans’ offices)
3-6pm Boarders: New Years 7,8,9 and International Boarders report into Boarding House
Saturday 26 January
9am-1pm All existing Boarders and those new to Years 10,11,12 report in to Boarding House (lunch and orientation)
2pm - Sunday evening Boarders’ Retreat
Monday 28 January
10am Clan Leaders Meeting
10.15am Senior Leaders Meeting
11am and after lunch Student Leadership Team Meeting
1.30-2.30pm Year 9-12 remaining subject changes with Deans
1.30-3.30pm Peer Support Training
9am-2.30pm Year 9 Orientation Day (Gibson Centre)
10am-2.30pm Year 7 Orientation Day (Gibson Centre)
10.20am Form Seniors arrive
11am-2.30pm Other new students Orientation Day (Gibson Centre)
11.30am-1.30pm School tour; Sport EXPO; BBQ lunch (provided)
1.30pm onwards, any remaining subject changes (Deans’ offices)
2.30pm School ends; “Getting Connected” mop-up session for new students (Gibson Centre)
Tuesday 29 January
8.25am All year levels “Connecting Time” (Tutor rooms)
10am Powhiri
12.45-1.35pm Carnival
3.30pm School ends
Wednesday 30 January
8.25am School begins - Connecting Time
8.25am-3.30pm Photos
12.45pm Lunch and Clubs and Activities EXPO
2.30pm School ends Years 9, 11, 12,13;
Year 10 swimming prelims (arrangements can be made for another time should girls be unable to make the afterschool session due to a prior commitment)
3.30pm School ends Years 7 and 8
Thursday 31 January
8.25am-3.30pm Normal timetable
12.45pm Lunch and Clubs and Activities EXPO
Friday 1 February
8.25-3.30pm Normal timetable
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Key Dates for 2019
- Teacher Only Days: Thursday 24 and Friday 25 January
- Term 1: 28 Jan – 5 April
- Term 2: 29 April – 5 July
- Term 3: 29 July – 27 Sept
- Term 4: 14 Oct – 4 Dec
- Prizegiving: Wednesday evening, 4th Dec
- Leavers’ Ball: Thursday evening, 5th Dec
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Contents
GOVERNOR Vacancy
As part of the Board’s succession planning, we would like to hear from members of the Rangi community who would be interested in contributing to the governance and support of the school.
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ITM Lessons 2019
ITM lessons in Music and Speech and Drama will be getting underway from next week.
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Oarsome O’Fare – 15 February 2019
Calling for donations for Rangi Rowing from parents and the wider Rangi community.
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2019 Sport Trial Dates
Sign ups for all sport will be via an online link that will be emailed by the first day of term. Note some trials will take place in the first week so please ensure you check the details below and know when the trials are.
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Preseason Waterpolo Camp - Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th January
Sign up now for some preseason training with our new waterpolo coach – Zoli Boros.
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2019 Save the Date
We’re adding a few new events and opportunities for our Rangi family to come together in 2019 and we’d love you to join us. So for now, just pop the dates in your calendars and we’ll get more information to you closer to the time. Looking forward to seeing you all.
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Events, successes, stories from school and to keep families informed at all times.
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Support ANZ Olympic Schools' Programme
Rangi Ruru is proud to be working with ANZ who have developed the Olympic Schools' Programme to inspire and motivate New Zealand’s youth through the magic and celebration of the Olympic Games.
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Changed your contact details?
If your contact details for phone, email or postal address change throughout the year, please remember to let us know.
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Year 9 Lifesaving
Rangi Ruru has been one of The Royal Life Saving Society’s strongest supporters for more than 80 years and a consistent winner of Branch trophies.
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A huge appreciation goes to our sponsors
Rangi Ruru Preschool
There is nothing more important to a parent than ensuring that their child is nurtured and supported to learn and grow. Rangi Ruru Pre-School knows the importance of a great start for children and values the role parents and the community play to ensure our children flourish.
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Rangi Ruru School Calendar
Weekend Art Exhibitions
Are you looking for a great space to exhibit or showcase your event?
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Facilities for Hire
Rangi Ruru has an extensive range of venues and spaces for hire for functions and events by private, community and commercial groups and organisations.
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