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Welcome to 2026 Vista Term 1!

In our inaugural 2026 edition of Vista, we celebrate the exceptional legacy of last year’s graduates alongside a summer of sporting triumphs and vibrant cultural celebrations. We also highlight the diverse range of events designed to challenge our ākonga and prepare them for the journey ahead.

Principal's Report

Principal’s Report

Acting Principal Peter Morton celebrates our 2025 academic excellence and looks ahead to a transformative 2026. His report covers our record-breaking results and the start of construction on our Technology and Library block.

NZQA Scholarship Success

Rangitoto College smashes national records with 348 Scholarship passes, an impressive 42 Outstanding Scholarships, and elite International Baccalaureate honours....

Volleyball Champions

Our Premier Boys Volleyball team claimed a historic victory at the Australian School’s Cup on the Gold Coast, overcoming a set deficit to defeat Lake Ginninderra 3-1 and secure the gold medal....

International Baccalaureate Excellence 

Our International Baccalaureate programme continues to cement its status as a global leader in education with its 2025 results, highlighted by a significant number of students achieving world-class scores of 40+ and 19 students earning prestigious Bilingual Diplomas....

2025 Top in Subject Award in Photography: Leen Murad

We celebrate Leen Murad’s exceptional achievement as the 2025 "Top in Subject" for Photography, which focused on the cause of Palestinian Liberation, alongside a suite of Level 3 and Scholarship successes within the Visual Arts Department....

Will Fyfe Secures Silver in RS Feva SailGP Inspire Regatta

Student Sailor Will Fyfe, together with partner Lauchy Wills at the helm, secured podium finish at high-stakes SailGP Inspire Regatta....

Student AI Breakthroughs from our AI Innovation Centre

The inaugural Youth AI Innovation Expo & Forum showcased 15 cutting-edge student projects ranging from smart agriculture to medical diagnostics, earning high-level recognition from the Minister of Education and international academic publishers....

Māori and Pacific Whānau Hui

Our Māori and Pacific whānau hui at brought over 100 students, families, and staff together for a vibrant evening of cultural celebration, leadership announcements, and a shared commitment to academic empowerment....

Lunar Festival

Despite a week's delay, the Lunar Festival successfully brought the school community together on February 20th for a vibrant celebration of Korean and Chinese culture featuring traditional games and popular treats like tteokbokki and bubble tea....

Beach Volleyball

Our beach volleyball athletes have dominated the sands this season, securing national titles, podium finishes, and five prestigious selections for the 2025/2026 New Zealand Under 18 squads....

2025: A Record Year for Calculus Excellence

We celebrates a year of mathematical excellence, with 41 students earning prestigious Calculus Scholarships and three elite mathematicians—Gwang Ho Kim, Alston Huang, and Guanhan Li—selected for the NZIMO squad to compete for a place on the world stage in Shanghai....

Year 12 Geography

Year 12 Geography students swapped the classroom for the coastline at the Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre to gain hands-on insights into the health of the Hauraki Gulf....

Alumnus Spotlight: Dr. Steven Niederer

World-leading expert Dr. Steven Niederer returned to Rangitoto College this February to share his journey from local student to Chair of Biomedical Engineering at University College London with the next generation of scientists....

Silver and Gold at NZSS Athletics

Our athletes delivered a stellar performance at the 2026 NZSS Athletics Championships, headlined by a silver medal for the Senior Girls 4x100m relay team and a dominant gold medal triple jump victory by alumnus Zhan Bowden....

International Baccalaureate CAS Trip

Our Year 12 IB Cohort shifted their focus to the "Active" element of the framework with an immersive trip to the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC) at Long Bay....

Book Corner

Dive into the personal bookshelves of our school community as various students and staff reveal the stories that moved them, their latest literary obsessions, and the titles they believe everyone should experience....

Careers—Robot Rampage World Cup

Students Kaluo Ye and Sofia Yu attended the Robot Rampage World Cup in Onehunga, where they experienced the high-energy destruction of international featherweight combat and gained a newfound appreciation for the engineering industry....

Community Garden

Dedicated student leaders and over 50 new volunteers kick off the 2026 Community Garden season with a summer rejuvenation and record-breaking Expo success....

Pathway to Success: Career Ready

Year 12 Gateway and Year 13 Pathways students are preparing for the "real world" through industry workshops, essential workplace training, and a call for local businesses to host upcoming work experience placements....

Supporting Year 9 Transitions to High School

The Rangitoto College Counselling Team is welcoming new Year 9 families with a range of support services, including practical transition strategies via SchoolTV and access to our five full-time registered counsellors to ensure every student finds their footing in high school....

Lord of the Flies Is Coming in March

Rangitoto College’s dual-cast production of Lord of the Flies promises a chilling descent into savagery this March as senior students bring Golding’s gritty masterpiece to the stage. Ticket information will be available soon....

New Year, New Reads!

The Library team kicks off the year with new arrivals, Lunar New Year celebrations, and upcoming book clubs....

Rangitoto College 2000s Reunion

Rewind to the 2000s: Join us for the Rangitoto College Class of 2000-2009 reunion at The Merchant on March 19!...

Rangitoto Golf Day Fundraiser 2026

Join us for the 2026 Rangitoto College Golf Day Fundraiser at Pupuke Golf Club this November to enjoy a premier networking experience while raising vital funds for student hardship and school facilities....

Sponsorship Opportunity

Rangitoto College is offering prime advertising opportunities for local businesses at our high-traffic hockey turf and newly opened all-weather canopy to help support the enhancement of school facilities....

Rangi Alumni

Rangi Alumni invites former students to sign up today via the QR code or website link to stay connected, mentor, and join the vibrant school community...

Lord of the Flies

The cast is made up of an all male cast and an all female cast of seniors with the exception of Anthony Chen who is in Year 10. Rehearsals are well under way and we are excited to bring this production to the stage.
Shows dates – Week 9, Term 1 – Thursday 26th March 7pm, Friday 27th March 7pm, Saturday 28th Matinee 2pm and Closing Show at 7pm.
Ticket information will be available shortly.

Secure your Spot for 2026 Golf Day

All proceeds support students in financial hardship and facility upgrades.
Friday, 20 November 2026
Get your swing ready! Our annual Golf Day Fundraiser is back at the stunning Pupuke Golf Club. Whether you're a pro or just in it for the prizes, it’s the ultimate day for networking and supporting our school community. Don't miss out—secure your spot or sponsor a hole today!

Sponsorship Opportunity

Put Your Brand in the Spotlight!
With our newly installed all-weather canopy now open for netball, tennis, and basketball, student and community engagement is higher than ever.
We have prime signage spots available now at: The New Canopy Area: High-visibility placement on our multi-sport courts. The Hockey Turf: A long-standing favourite for local business exposure. This is more than just an advertisement; it’s a way to connect your business with the Rangitoto community while helping us enhance school facilities for everyone. Interested?

Gateway and Pathways to Employment

We need your support!
If your business may be able to help with offering a work experience workplace for one of our students, please get in touch with [email protected]. Work experience is for one day a week for five weeks at no cost to the employer.

Rangi Alumni

Join our Alumni Community to stay connected and maintain friendships
Our Rangi Alumni Community makes it easy to keep up with alumni news and achievements; share your experiences and mentor current students and maintain friendships.

Rangitoto College 2000s Reunion

Dust off your old flip phones and dig out your favourite CDs—it's time to take a trip down memory lane!
Thursday 19 March 2026 from 6pm at The Merchant Pub Co. Albany
We are thrilled to invite all past students and staff from the Class of 2000–2009 to join us for an evening of nostalgia and catching up at our 2000s Reunion. Whether it's been years since you were last at Rangi or you've stayed close with your cohort, we would love to see you there to celebrate your time at Rangitoto College.

RANGITOTO SCHOOLTV

Because parenting doesn’t come with instructions, Rangitoto SchoolTV is a wellbeing resource that can support you in the challenges relating to modern-day parenting.
This award-winning resource helps build relationships, foster connections, enable understanding and break down barriers to navigate a pathway towards better mental health and wellbeing for young people. It can assist in starting conversations on topics that are sometimes awkward or difficult to tackle.

Our Sponsors

We welcome enquiries about sponsorship from businesses looking to connect with Rangitoto College.
Please contact [email protected] for more information