The Knightsbridge Oral History Project gives students the chance to record and transcribe the life stories of residents at Knightsbridge Retirement Village—creating a lasting legacy for families and a valuable resource for our school.

Why This Project Matters

• For residents and families: We create a taonga of memories that can be passed down to children and grandchildren.
• For students: These oral histories are stored in the Rangitoto College Library and can be used as primary sources for research internals, offering unique insights into lived experiences.

What You’ll Gain

By joining this project, you’ll:

• Take part in oral history interviews with Knightsbridge residents
• Learn interviewing and transcription skills rarely taught until university level
• Build confidence in communication, empathy, and research
• Contribute to preserving stories that might otherwise be lost

Get involved in the Knightsbridge Oral History Project—help capture voices from the past, create a gift for the future, and gain skills that will set you apart as a history student. Sign up today and be part of this meaningful journey.

Students will need to participate in at least one oral history interview in order for this to go towards their Rangitoto Summit Diploma. This includes conducting the interview, transcribing the interview and completing all necessary paperwork.

In order to have your Service Opportunities activity added to your profile in time to be recognised at prizegiving, please ensure it is added by:

• Year 9, 10 and 11: 20 November 2026
• Year 12 & 13: 24 September 2026

Please check that your profile data is being updated regularly throughout the year.