Tour Handbook 2024

TOUR • TAWHIO

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI

Welcome to Rangi Ruru Girls’ School and thank you for joining us. Today, is an opportunity for you to explore our school, see what life is like at Rangi Ruru and discover the essence of who we are. My hope is that by the end of your visit, you will have gained insight into our identity, our values and what distinguishes Rangi Ruru as an extraordinary educational institution.

At Rangi Ruru, we recognise the significance of connection, where each student is acknowledged as an individual but is also part of a timehonoured whānau that has stood strong for 135 years. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to meet you and guide you through our school, a place and community we take great pride in belonging to.

MS STEPHANIE BARNETT Acting Principal

Kia Ora and welcome to Rangi Ruru! I am Georgia Rumball, the Head of School for 2024, and I am so excited to share with you all what it means to be a Rangi Ruru girl.

Since the day I started in Year 11, my experience has been nothing short of incredible, and I can’t wait to share that with you and your family.

The strongest aspect of Rangi Ruru is its ability to foster young girls’ individual passions and strengths. Everyday we are supported to grow into kind mana wāhine, no matter what we choose to pursue, and we receive endless support from our teachers and peers.

My biggest tip would be to immerse yourself in everything the school has to offer, to push yourself to try new things and move beyond your comfort zone. I can’t wait for you to experience the vibrant love and positivity this school has. Never hesitate to come and find any students around the school for a smile and a chat.

GEORGIA RUMBALL

Head of School, 2024

Rossall Street

OUR SCHOOL MAP

Boarding House

Learning Centre

Languages

House

PreSchool

Dining Room

Helen Kitson Function Centre

Rhodes St r eet

Dining Room

Helen Kitson Function Centre

The Shop

Rossall

Taniko Museum & Gallery

Learning Centre

Te Koraha

Atawhai

Taniko Pool

Languages

Fitness Centre

Gibson Cent

Science

Mathematics Pool

The Shop

Hewitts Road

Atawhai

House

Room

Kitson n Centre

Rossall Street

Rossall

Museum & Gallery

Learning Centre

Languages

Taniko Museum & Gallery

Fitness Centre Gymnasium Church of St Andrew’s at Rangi Ruru

Rossall

Mathematics

Gibson Centre

Science Centre

Te Koraha

Mana Wahine

Performing Arts Building Art and Technology

Mathematics

English

Merivale Lane Theatre Old Theatre

Creative Hub

Gibson Centre

Merivale Lane

Science Centre

Mana Wahine

Fitness Centre Gymnasium Church of St And at Rangi Ruru

English

Creative

Performing Arts Building Art and

Te Koraha

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 student 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 cultural activities, overall experience and previous 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 Davis on a.davis@rangiruru.school.nz if you would like more information on scholarships.

enrolments@rangiruru.school.nz