Academic Mentoring

At Rangitoto College, we are committed to nurturing academic excellence through targeted mentoring programmes designed to inspire, challenge, and support our learners.

Our Junior Emerging Scholars Programme is tailored for students in Years 9 and 10 who show strong academic potential. This initiative helps students build the mindset, habits, and skills needed to thrive in NCEA Levels 1 to 3 and beyond.

In Year 11, the Emerging Scholars Programme continues this journey—focusing on students aiming for Excellence Endorsements and preparing them for the rigours of Scholarship examinations. Through mentoring, goal setting, and academic coaching, students are empowered to reach their highest potential.

These programmes reflect our belief that with the right support and challenge, every student can achieve outstanding results and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Students are selected and invited to join the Emerging Scholars programmes at Rangitoto College based on academic achievement, teacher recommendations, and standardised testing results in Years 9 and 10. While these indicators are important, the key attribute we look for is student potential.

These mentoring programmes offer a valuable opportunity for students—especially those who may not yet be fully realising their capabilities—to develop the skills, mindset, and confidence needed to thrive throughout their academic journey at Rangitoto College