BOARDING AT RANGI RURU

A Positive Behaviour Model

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn more about who they are and to discover their core beliefs and values to enrich their identity.

We want each boarder to feel a strong sense of belonging within the House and feel a part of an extended family. Our positive behaviour model focuses on praising rangatahi in all aspects of their lives, their self-management skills, their relationships with others and what they bring to our community.

Boarders develop independence, confidence and how to be wellrounded individuals. When they leave boarding, we want them to be kind and compassionate to others and make a positive difference in our world.

We want the experience of boarding to have a positive impact in every boarder’s life where they have lasting friendships and understand who they are and what they value.

Our Staff

Caring and experienced staff develop close relationships with each boarder, ensuring that all boarders benefit from the safe, secure and positive environment provided by the Boarding House.

Our House

Boarders have modern and comfortable living facilities. There are large bedrooms with good storage and personal spaces. Six-bedroom flats for seniors add a unique and special element to the boarding experience to enhance their life skills for future living.

Facilities

Students have access to the library, gymnasium, fitness centre, swimming pool, hockey turf, tennis courts and other school facilities after school and

Activities

Each term we have an activity calendar that is filled with a variety of in-house and external events. Every weekend there are different activities on offer for rangatahi to do. We make the most of what Christchurch has on offer including Crusader rugby games, markets, shows, and physical activities like a mud run and City2Surf. Festivals and food markets are some favourites.

Events

Our internal events consist of regular themed dinners, giving ākonga an opportunity to be creative and dress up and set the menu for our chefs. We have our annual traditional events which include the Monster Easter Egg Hunt, Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner, Boarders’ Concert, Multi-Sport and our special end of year Celebration Service and Christmas Dinner which includes all families.