Tour Handbook 2023

TOUR • TAWHIO

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI

Welcome to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School and thank you for taking the time to come and experience all that Rangi Ruru has to offer. I hope that you leave today with a sense of who we are, what we stand for and an understanding of what makes Rangi Ruru the amazing place that it is. At Rangi

Ruru we understand the importance of connection, each student being known as an individual but belonging to a family, one that is 132 years old and still holds to the values laid down all those years ago.

Our rangatahi are looking forward to meeting you and showing you around our school that they are so proud to be a part of.

DR SANDRA HASTIE Principal

Welcome to Rangi Ruru! I am Arabella Acland, the Head of School for 2023. I am so excited that you are able to come and be a part of the Rangi Ruru experience. I have been at Rangi since I was in Year 8. Throughout my five years I have felt I have been a part of a sisterhood like no other. I have been constantly surrounded by people who widen my perspective and allow me to embrace my strengths and passions.

The most significant aspect of being a student at Rangi is the nurturing and supportive academic staff that you are surrounded by. Every day in the classroom I am being challenged to think outside the box and to be creative.

I hope you feel excited to come and be a part of a vibrant and encouraging school. Please don’t hesitate to talk to any of the friendly students around school today and be sure to immerse yourself in everything the school has to offer.

ARABELLA ACLAND Head of School, 2023

OUR SCHOOL MAP

THE RANGI GRADUATE + SCHOOL VALUES

THE RANGI RURU GRADUATE PROFILE

EQUIPPING STUDENTS FOR A FULFILLING FUTURE

Life is unpredictable. While we never know exactly what challenges and triumphs lie ahead of us, research shows there are certain skills and behaviours we can learn and practise that will help us thrive.

These skills and dispositions are highlighted in the Rangi Graduate Profile. This aspirational profile applies these essential

SCHOOL VALUES

GUIDING SCHOOL LIFE

attributes we believe will enable our students to live a fulfilling life—whatever the future may hold.

Encompassing the Rangi Ruru Values and four school pillars, the profile outlines the skills and dispositions which help students develop these core strengths across all aspects of hauora, social, pastoral, academic, spiritual, emotional and co-curricular aspects of learning and development.

This profile helps provide a framework for all our students to become people who know themselves and their place in the world.

School life is underpinned by a set of core values which support the school pillars and aims of the graduate profile.

Respect - Whakaute

Aroha

eNthusiasm and endeavour - Nanaoire/Kipakipa

Generosity of spirit - Manaakitanga

Integrity - Mana

NCEA RESULTS

How to Enrol at Rangi Ruru

HELPFUL INFORMATION

Enrolment is non-selective, we do not consider academic ability as a prerequisite for acceptance to the school. Scholarships are available each year and examinations typically occur in May. Entrance examinations are used in combination with past reports and in-depth conversations with parents and daughters to personalise their learning experience from the first day. Early enrolment is strongly encouraged as priority is based on date of application.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School offers scholarship opportunities to highly motivated ākonga with abilities across many areas of life.

These areas include academic, music, sport, leadership and cultural contributions and talents. In order to be considered for these prestigious scholarships, students must be willing to contribute and participate fully in the life of Rangi Ruru, upholding our values and embracing our spirit. Scholarships available include:

GENERAL EXCELLENCE

Students must demonstrate a high level of achievement and participation in two or more of our four identified areas: academic, leadership, sport, cultural

STELLAR MUSIC

Excellence in Music. After application, a selected group are auditioned for approximately 20 minutes. Further details will be given on notification of selection for audition.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Students must demonstrate academic performance in our Scholarship Entrance Examination. High performance in other academic competitions may be taken into consideration.

RANGI RURU OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION (RROGA) SCHOLARSHIP

For Year 7 entry for two years awarded to the daughter or granddaughter of an

Old Girl. An academically able girl will be supported to continue her journey.

MANA WĀHINE SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is open to a student of Māori descent for three years from Year 11. Active participation in cultrual activities, overall experience and previously school achievements are considered.

NANCY MCMILLAN BOARDING SCHOLARSHIP

For a Year 9 entering boarding, awarded for five years. A student who shows dedication to academic study and all-round abilities

INTERNATIONAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is available annually by application for an international student in Year 12 or 13 taking subjects including Design, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Music, Product and Spatial Design.

Please contact Enrolments Manager, Anita Sawyers on a.sawyers@rangiruru.school.nz if you would like more information on scholarships.