We are excited to announce our R2L, R2F and R2A in this week's edition of the newsletter.

R2L Captain - Dexton Green

About me:

I have acquired a lot of skills during my time at Rolleston College - including the French language, collaboration with peers and teachers, confidence and being able to speak in front of large groups. One of my passions is football.

Personal Goal for 2021:

I have started running as not only a form of exercise but to improve my mental wellbeing also. I have two personal goals related to running this year - one is to run 14km City to Surf and the other is the Christchurch half marathon.

What I love about Rolleston College:

I love how Rolleston College aims high in academic, sport, culture and the arts. I also really love how the College involves itself within the Rolleston and Selwyn communities.

R2L Captain - Emily Taylor

About me:

I am a foundation student who loves to help and see others succeed. I love the sciences and am interested in studying medicine after high school.

Personal Goal for 2021:

To become a better listener and grow my leadership and study skills. I would like to apply for scholarships to help with my tertiary education.

What I love about Rolleston College:

I love the teaching style as it really works for how I learn best. I really have thrived here and love to see other learners succeed as well.

R2F Captain - Ashley Webster

About me:

I am a foundation student and some of my passions include sport and health. I hope to study medical imaging after year 13.

Personal Goal for 2021:

To find opportunities that will help me in my application for tertiary study. I am interested in pursuing medical imaging in 2022.

What I love about Rolleston College:

The range of subjects and how we can choose the style to set up our learning that suits us best. 

R2F Captain - Bella Groen

About me:

I am a year 13 foundation student. In my spare time I love to bake and spend time with my family and friends.

Personal Goal for 2021:

To continue to become more confident in myself and be the best friend and family member I can be.

What I love about Rolleston College:

That the teachers genuinely want to make connections and form relationships with students.

R2A Captains - Phillipa Johnston

About me:

At school I am really passionate about building relationships with the younger year levels. Some of my favourite subjects are Art, English, Dance and Health. I aspire to be a primary school teacher or dance teacher. My main passion is dance - I live and breath it! I love the freedom it gives me.

Personal Goal for 2021:

My personal goal for 2021 is to begin a self-love/appreciation journey. This looks like a lot of journaling and making some time for me into my schedule. Also learning how to turn vulnerability into a strength.

What I love about Rolleston College:

I love being in a whanau as it provides the feeling of a second family here at school. To make mistakes, learn and grow collectively gives me a massive sense of achievement.

R2A Captains - Alex Prendergast

About me:

Hi my name is Alex. I am a foundation student at the college and am excited to be an R2A Captain for 2021. My passions include law and politics and I enjoy travelling in Non Covid times.

Personal Goal for 2021:

My goal for 2021 is to achieve an excellence endorsement at level three and hopefully get a scholarship for university next year.

What I love about Rolleston College:

As a foundation student I have been at Rolleston College a long time and personally have found the modern learning environment to be very beneficial to my academic achievement.