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Our students excel in academic, sporting and cultural fields at local, national and international levels. Most students go on to university and professional careers.
Every student of Rangitoto College will maximise their potential through the provision by the school of a world class education.
Our wrestling academy made history recently, taking home the trophy for Overall Best Secondary School in Auckland. We specifically want to celebrate and acknowledge Dallas Eketone-Te Kanawa for being named Auckland’s top secondary school wrestler.
This achievement stands as a testament to the technical expertise of Coach Stefan Kumerich, as well as the essential leadership of Bambam and Kate, who managed operations while Stefan represented New Zealand at the Oceania Championships a couple of weeks prior to this tournament. Stefan, a distinguished alumnus, returned from the competition with impressive hardware of his own: securing Gold in the U20 and Silver in the Open Men’s category. Well done, coach!
Our athletes truly shone in their respective categories, with 18 wrestlers delivering exceptional performances to secure 8 podium finishes
Dallas Eketone-Te Kanawa - Gold
Phoenix Eketone-Te Kanawa – Gold
Nate Hollis – Silver
Max Mansfield – Silver
Ayrton Guyatt – Silver
Nate Kirkland – Bronze
Ameer Lo – Bronze
Lucas Cornford – Bronze
Keep up that championship mentality! Congratulations team!
Our wrestling academy made history recently, taking home the trophy for Overall Best Secondary School in Auckland. We specifically want to celebrate and acknowledge Dallas Eketone-Te Kanawa for being named Auckland’s top secondary school wrestler.
This achievement stands as a testament to the technical expertise of Coach Stefan Kumerich, as well as the essential leadership of Bambam and Kate, who managed operations while Stefan represented New Zealand at the Oceania Championships a couple of weeks prior to this tournament. Stefan, a distinguished alumnus, returned from the competition with impressive hardware of his own: securing Gold in the U20 and Silver in the Open Men’s category. Well done, coach!
Our athletes truly shone in their respective categories, with 18 wrestlers delivering exceptional performances to secure 8 podium finishes
Dallas Eketone-Te Kanawa - Gold
Phoenix Eketone-Te Kanawa – Gold
Nate Hollis – Silver
Max Mansfield – Silver
Ayrton Guyatt – Silver
Nate Kirkland – Bronze
Ameer Lo – Bronze
Lucas Cornford – Bronze
Keep up that championship mentality! Congratulations team!
This weekend, our students proudly took part in the Browns Bay RSA ANZAC Day dawn service and parade. Head Students Ryen Anderson and Brody Donald addressed the dawn service gathering, followed by our Student Leaders who marched in the parade.
After a wreath was laid on behalf of the College, students gathered at Knightsbridge Residential Village to read poems and speak with the residents.
We will remember them.
This weekend, our students proudly took part in the Browns Bay RSA ANZAC Day dawn service and parade. Head Students Ryen Anderson and Brody Donald addressed the dawn service gathering, followed by our Student Leaders who marched in the parade.
After a wreath was laid on behalf of the College, students gathered at Knightsbridge Residential Village to read poems and speak with the residents.
We will remember them.
Staying Connected!
Grow your understanding of your teen`s inner world and their developing emotions, and learn strategies to create an environment where your teen can be challenged, championed and thrive.
This talk looks at the impacts of social pressure, anxiety and technology and offers insights into what motivates teens and helps them feel secure. Gain valuable expertise on supporting their well-being and understanding their need for love, encouragement and acceptance.
Sheridan Eketone - Parent Coach, Trainer and Presenter, Sheridan is passionate about shaping the hearts of the next generation through great parenting. Mum of four teenagers, Sheridan is grateful to her own tamariki for teaching her the importance of connection when it comes to raising confident and resilient kids.
To reserve your place for this event, go to the link tree in our bio to RSVP. We encourage parents/guardians from all year levels to attend.
Staying Connected!
Grow your understanding of your teen`s inner world and their developing emotions, and learn strategies to create an environment where your teen can be challenged, championed and thrive.
This talk looks at the impacts of social pressure, anxiety and technology and offers insights into what motivates teens and helps them feel secure. Gain valuable expertise on supporting their well-being and understanding their need for love, encouragement and acceptance.
Sheridan Eketone - Parent Coach, Trainer and Presenter, Sheridan is passionate about shaping the hearts of the next generation through great parenting. Mum of four teenagers, Sheridan is grateful to her own tamariki for teaching her the importance of connection when it comes to raising confident and resilient kids.
To reserve your place for this event, go to the link tree in our bio to RSVP. We encourage parents/guardians from all year levels to attend.
Right before the term break, our chess students competed in the online interschools Checkmate Challenge and took home 1st place overall as a team, winning by a massive margin!
Additionally, here are some impressive individual results:
🥇 Ryan (Yueyan) Chen - 1st (Perfect 5/5 score!)
🥈 Rex Chen - 2nd (Perfect 5/5 score!)
🥉 Ryan (Rui`en) Chen - 3rd.
A massive shoutout also goes to Noah (6th), Jim (8th), and Syed (11th) for their fantastic placements in a highly competitive field. What a phenomenal achievement! We are incredibly proud of your hard work and brilliant play!
Right before the term break, our chess students competed in the online interschools Checkmate Challenge and took home 1st place overall as a team, winning by a massive margin!
Additionally, here are some impressive individual results:
🥇 Ryan (Yueyan) Chen - 1st (Perfect 5/5 score!)
🥈 Rex Chen - 2nd (Perfect 5/5 score!)
🥉 Ryan (Rui`en) Chen - 3rd.
A massive shoutout also goes to Noah (6th), Jim (8th), and Syed (11th) for their fantastic placements in a highly competitive field. What a phenomenal achievement! We are incredibly proud of your hard work and brilliant play!
Congratulations Water Polo! SILVER at the New Zealand Secondary School Championships. It was another incredible tournament by our premier girls who played some fantastic water polo from start to finish. This team battled hard to earn their place in the NZSS final with key wins throughout the group stages.
The final was an intense game which saw the girls fight back in the last quarter to send the game into a penalty shootout. Although the end result didn’t go our way, it was a great achievement for this team and a testament to their hard work and team spirit. Special acknowledgement and congratulations to Sasha Tindall and Gemma O’Brien who were named in the tournament team. This is a fantastic and well-deserved achievement. Thank you to coaches, Chelsea and Ava, for their time and effort with this group, and to Angela O’Brien for managing the team with such care.
Congratulations Water Polo! SILVER at the New Zealand Secondary School Championships. It was another incredible tournament by our premier girls who played some fantastic water polo from start to finish. This team battled hard to earn their place in the NZSS final with key wins throughout the group stages.
The final was an intense game which saw the girls fight back in the last quarter to send the game into a penalty shootout. Although the end result didn’t go our way, it was a great achievement for this team and a testament to their hard work and team spirit. Special acknowledgement and congratulations to Sasha Tindall and Gemma O’Brien who were named in the tournament team. This is a fantastic and well-deserved achievement. Thank you to coaches, Chelsea and Ava, for their time and effort with this group, and to Angela O’Brien for managing the team with such care.
Rangitoto College proudly welcomed our new Principal, Greg Thornton, with a pōwhiri this morning.
With a career defined by strategic excellence and an alumnus to the college, Mr. Thornton brings a wealth of experience from both New Zealand and international educational landscapes. We are excited to embark on this next chapter of growth and community connection under his leadership.
Rangitoto College proudly welcomed our new Principal, Greg Thornton, with a pōwhiri this morning.
With a career defined by strategic excellence and an alumnus to the college, Mr. Thornton brings a wealth of experience from both New Zealand and international educational landscapes. We are excited to embark on this next chapter of growth and community connection under his leadership.
As Term 1 wraps up, Rangitoto College is proud to celebrate student success at our first Special Assemblies for 2026. These gatherings allow our community to honor hard work and inspire continued excellence for the year ahead.
Congratulations to all our award winners!
As Term 1 wraps up, Rangitoto College is proud to celebrate student success at our first Special Assemblies for 2026. These gatherings allow our community to honor hard work and inspire continued excellence for the year ahead.
Congratulations to all our award winners!
The newest issue of Vista is officially here! From nail-biting sports wins and exciting field trips to our latest community projects, it’s been an action-packed term.
Head to the link in our bio to catch up on all the highlights!
The newest issue of Vista is officially here! From nail-biting sports wins and exciting field trips to our latest community projects, it’s been an action-packed term.
Head to the link in our bio to catch up on all the highlights!
Bravo to everyone involved in our Drama Company production of Lord of the Flies! Between our two extraordinary casts, an ambitious set, and stunning technical execution, it was truly a sight to behold.
Our thanks to the audiences who supported our students and the dedicated team who brought this vision to life behind the scenes.
Bravo to everyone involved in our Drama Company production of Lord of the Flies! Between our two extraordinary casts, an ambitious set, and stunning technical execution, it was truly a sight to behold.
Our thanks to the audiences who supported our students and the dedicated team who brought this vision to life behind the scenes.
The Yr 12 Gateway and Yr 13 Pathways to Employment students have had a busy term 1 - attending presentations from MAST (marine academy) and BCITO (construction and trades), and the students interested in trades completed their Site Safe course. Plus, four lucky students attended the MITO bus tour, visiting three different mechanics on the north shore.
The Year 12 Gateway students attended a one-day Great Success communications workshop, which included them acting out customer service situations, and the Year 13 Pathways students undertook a mental well-being, plus drugs and alcohol issues in the workplace course as well.
Many of the students are looking forward to their work experience placement in Term 2.
The Yr 12 Gateway and Yr 13 Pathways to Employment students have had a busy term 1 - attending presentations from MAST (marine academy) and BCITO (construction and trades), and the students interested in trades completed their Site Safe course. Plus, four lucky students attended the MITO bus tour, visiting three different mechanics on the north shore.
The Year 12 Gateway students attended a one-day Great Success communications workshop, which included them acting out customer service situations, and the Year 13 Pathways students undertook a mental well-being, plus drugs and alcohol issues in the workplace course as well.
Many of the students are looking forward to their work experience placement in Term 2.
Tutor teachers` comments and student dispositions are now live on FACTS.
Swipe to see how you can access the reports.
Tutor teachers` comments and student dispositions are now live on FACTS.
Swipe to see how you can access the reports.
Year 12 student Juwon Kim continues her dominant run on the green! Juwon recently took home the Northland Strokeplay Championship title, finishing a staggering 13 under par with rounds of 6 and 67.
Incredible work, Juwon! We are proud of your continued success.
Year 12 student Juwon Kim continues her dominant run on the green! Juwon recently took home the Northland Strokeplay Championship title, finishing a staggering 13 under par with rounds of 6 and 67.
Incredible work, Juwon! We are proud of your continued success.
