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Vista is our online newsletter that showcases life at the college. We celebrate all areas of success, highlight curriculum achievements, performing arts, sports, and other extra-curricular activities.

Vista Term 3 2025

In this issue, we're celebrating an incredible Term 3. Our students have achieved remarkable success, with accomplishments ranging from prestigious art selections and global sporting triumphs to fantastic performances by our dance students, musicians, and language students.
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October 2025

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The NCEA Revision Program is taking place from Monday 22 September to Wednesday 1 October.  For more information and to book a place go to our Study Skill and NCEA revision webpage here.
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Community Opening Hours: Thu 9 Oct 3:30-5:30pm and Sat 11 Oct 10am-2pm Location: The David Hodge Performing Arts Building (PA 1) Description: This exhibition features work from our Year 9-13 Visual Arts students.      
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Term 4 starts today.
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Community Opening Hours: Thu 9 Oct 3:30-5:30pm and Sat 11 Oct 10am-2pm Location: The David Hodge Performing Arts Building (PA 1) Description: This exhibition features work from our Year 9-13 Visual Arts students.      
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Community Opening Hours: Thu 9 Oct 3:30-5:30pm and Sat 11 Oct 10am-2pm Location: The David Hodge Performing Arts Building (PA 1) Description: This exhibition features work from our Year 9-13 Visual Arts students.      
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Community Opening Hours: Thu 9 Oct 3:30-5:30pm and Sat 11 Oct 10am-2pm Location: The David Hodge Performing Arts Building (PA 1) Description: This exhibition features work from our Year 9-13 Visual Arts students.      
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Diwali Night – Hosted by the South Asian Society  Join us as we celebrate Diwali, a vibrant festival honouring light, hope, and new beginnings. Enjoy an evening filled with music, cultural performances, and creative activities that showcase the spirit of the season. All welcome—bring your friends and share the light!  
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Community Opening Hours: Thu 9 Oct 3:30-5:30pm and Sat 11 Oct 10am-2pm Location: The David Hodge Performing Arts Building (PA 1) Description: This exhibition features work from our Year 9-13 Visual Arts students.      
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Community Opening Hours: Thu 9 Oct 3:30-5:30pm and Sat 11 Oct 10am-2pm Location: The David Hodge Performing Arts Building (PA 1) Description: This exhibition features work from our Year 9-13 Visual Arts students.      
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Ahurea Kapa Haka Event: Te Manawa o Rangitoto will be performing on October 11th, 12pm at Ngā Tapuwae College.  
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A celebration of student service and achievement in the co-curricular Arts at Rangitoto College. Three categories of awards are given – Merit Awards, Arts Awards and Special Awards, culminating in the announcement of Performing Artist of the Year. In addition to the presentation of awards, there will be magnificent performances from music, dance and drama students, spectacular décor in the auditorium, stunning lighting and stage effects. Attendance at the venue is by invitation only, and formal dress code applies. The event will be videoed and put on our YouTube channel for public viewing.
  Event timings: 6.15pm - auditorium foyer area opens for collection of tickets. 6.30pm - auditorium seating opens. 6.55pm – all guests to be seated. 7pm – ceremony begins (expected end time 9.15pm).
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Our Māori and Pacifica Awards Evening is being held this evening in the Auditorium.  Friends and whānau are welcome to join the celebrations and recognise the successes of our rangatahi mā. During the evening, we will celebrate student success, and enjoy performances from our prestigious Kapa Haka group, as well as Tongan and Samoan dances. There is kai from 5:00pm by the flagpole - if attending please bring kai to share.  The awards start at 6:30pm and will finish by 10pm.  This is a free, ticketed event and information will be provided nearer the time on our social media, and internal school communications, on how to obtain tickets.
 
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Rangitoto invites you to celebrate sporting success and accomplishments at our annual Sports Awards.  At the college, many of our students compete at the highest levels in their chosen sports, and these awards are a fantastic way to recognise their achievements throughout the year. The event commences at 6:30pm for a 7pm start and there will be presentations of awards to our outstanding sports students.  Our guest speaker will be Cam Calkoen, Alumni and Paralympics Gold Medalist. We will also share video highlights of our sporting year. This is a free event and by invitation only.  The evening will finish between 9:30pm to 10pm.
 
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This is the last day for Year 13 International Baccalaureate students before exam leave.
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The Exam Preparation Classes are taking place on Saturday 18 October and Saturday 1 November.  For more information and to book a place go to our Study Skill and NCEA revision webpage here.
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Transition meetings with senior staff are taking place today.
   
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Our annual Technology Industry Vocational Awards are being celebrated on Wednesday 22nd October in the Staff Room. More details to follow.
 
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Labour Day public holiday is observed this year on 27 October. School is closed.
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The International Baccalaureate exams begin on Monday 27th October and finish on Friday 14th November.  Please note that IB exams will be taking place on Labour Day - Monday 27th October.
   
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Tuesday

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The International Baccalaureate exams begin on Monday 27th October and finish on Friday 14th November.  Please note that IB exams will be taking place on Labour Day - Monday 27th October.
   
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Wednesday

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The International Baccalaureate exams begin on Monday 27th October and finish on Friday 14th November.  Please note that IB exams will be taking place on Labour Day - Monday 27th October.
   
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Rangitoto College will celebrate an array of Year 12 successes at our annual Senior Prize Giving Ceremony. We are so pleased to recognise our award winners who will have accomplished great things during this academic year.
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The International Baccalaureate exams begin on Monday 27th October and finish on Friday 14th November.  Please note that IB exams will be taking place on Labour Day - Monday 27th October.
   
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Rangitoto College will celebrate an array of Year 13 successes at our annual Senior Prize Giving Ceremony. We are so pleased to recognise our award winners who will have accomplished great things during this academic year.
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The International Baccalaureate exams begin on Monday 27th October and finish on Friday 14th November.  Please note that IB exams will be taking place on Labour Day - Monday 27th October.
   
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