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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 2 2025

This issue highlights and celebrates the diverse range of events that enriched our kura during Term 2. It was a bustling period for our students, staff, and the broader community, featuring everything from performing arts and cultural evenings to competitive sports and academic presentations.
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August 2025

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Performing Arts and Cultural Group Photos
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Performing Arts and Cultural Group Photos
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Junior Chinese Parents Pathways Evening
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Korean Parents’ Information Evening
12 Events
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6Study Skills Evening
7A Choral Confection
8Summit Academy Gala Dinner
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14Transition Interviews with senior…
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17Big Sing Cadenza –…
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22Year 13 Ball
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30Big Sing Finale –…
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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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The Chinese Parents Pathways evening is a meeting targeted at Chinese parents of students who are intending to enrol at Rangitoto College or would like to better understand what the senior pathways look like. This is a student-led evening, with Mandarin-speaking support, where students will talk about life at Rangitoto College, what opportunities are available, and what students can do to thrive here.  Our Senior focused evening is taking place this evening in the Staff Room from 6pm.
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Year 13 Literature Day is taking place today.  
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Saturday

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No Events
Sunday

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Study Skill Evening is taking place from 6pm in the Auditorium.  This is a free evening for students and parents to develop effective study skills. Book your place at the Study Skills Evening by completing this online form: https://forms.gle/zV79zf4YDocZvxnt7 All year levels are welcome but this evening will be of particular use to students facing their first year of formal exams or looking to improve on their approach to study. This Study Skills Evening will introduce various research-based study strategies like the Leitner technique, dual coding, Pomodoro and Cornell note-taking. It will provide hands-on advice for students from a range of teachers with subject-specific examples. You will be provided with material to take home that summarises the techniques. The evening aims to set students up with skills for lifelong positive study habits. For further information please contact Georgia Van de Water on georgia.vandewater@rangitoto.school.nz  
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Thursday

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A delightful evening for the whole family! Delectable performances from four Rangitoto College choirs - The Minuettes, Serenata, Cambiata, and The Fundamentals - interspersed by melt-in-the-mouth items from selected choral students and the Year 9 Vocal class!  And...our audience will be given a sweet treat on arrival at the concert.
Tickets are $5 (all ages) at the Finance Office.
Auditorium Doors open at 6.45pm.
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Friday

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Rangitoto College invites you to join us at our Summit Academy Gala Dinner to celebrate and honour four distinguished alumni. This inspirational evening will be filled with entertainment, a delicious three-course meal and unlimited refreshments. The Summit Academy was established in 2011 to identify honoured graduates of the college. These distinguished alumni are recognised for their leadership, achieving excellence in their field, and contributing to society in a significant way.  This recognition is designed to show these alumni that the college appreciates that some of their formative education took place here and, in a sense, it is welcoming them home. Our honourees are admired on a daily basis by having a plaque on our Wall of Fame in the foyer of the Auditorium. This plaque has their photograph and details of their significant achievements so that our current students, teachers, and members of the school community are able to view this when entering the Auditorium. We encourage current parents, alumni, past staff, and friends of our community to attend and enjoy this evening with us. You will be wined, dined, and entertained and share in this special occasion to honour four inspirational alumni and learn more about their journeys so far. For more information and to book your tickets, email our Director of Community Relations Mrs Sally Thompson at communityrelations@rangitoto.school.nz. Limited tickets are available so don’t miss out.
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Saturday

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Sunday

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Monday

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Tuesday

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EIGHT Rangitoto bands and orchestras will take part in the 2025 KBB Music Festival on 12, 13, and 15 August – for a huge celebration of music-making! If you can get to Parnell to hear some of our groups, they would LOVE your SUPPORT!   Performance times are below.   Tuesday 12 August: 10.30am – Symphony Orchestra @ Holy Trinity Cathedral 2.00pm - Chamber Orchestra @ St Mary’s Church 4.00pm - String Orchestra @ St Mary’s Church   Wednesday 13 August: 9.30am – Concert Band @ Holy Trinity Cathedral 11.30am – Wind Orchestra @ Holy Trinity Cathedral   Friday 15 August: 9.30am – Big Band @ St Mary’s Church 11.00am - Jazz Orchestra @ St Mary’s Church 12noon – Jazz Band @ St Mary’s Church   Numerous Rangitoto students will also be involved in the KBB Honours Programme on Friday 16 August from 5pm – 9pm.
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Wednesday

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EIGHT Rangitoto bands and orchestras will take part in the 2025 KBB Music Festival on 12, 13, and 15 August – for a huge celebration of music-making! If you can get to Parnell to hear some of our groups, they would LOVE your SUPPORT!   Performance times are below.   Tuesday 12 August: 10.30am – Symphony Orchestra @ Holy Trinity Cathedral 2.00pm - Chamber Orchestra @ St Mary’s Church 4.00pm - String Orchestra @ St Mary’s Church   Wednesday 13 August: 9.30am – Concert Band @ Holy Trinity Cathedral 11.30am – Wind Orchestra @ Holy Trinity Cathedral   Friday 15 August: 9.30am – Big Band @ St Mary’s Church 11.00am - Jazz Orchestra @ St Mary’s Church 12noon – Jazz Band @ St Mary’s Church   Numerous Rangitoto students will also be involved in the KBB Honours Programme on Friday 16 August from 5pm – 9pm.
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Transition meetings with senior staff are taking place today.
   
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Thursday

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Transition meetings with senior staff are taking place today.
   
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Friday

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EIGHT Rangitoto bands and orchestras will take part in the 2025 KBB Music Festival on 12, 13, and 15 August – for a huge celebration of music-making! If you can get to Parnell to hear some of our groups, they would LOVE your SUPPORT!   Performance times are below.   Tuesday 12 August: 10.30am – Symphony Orchestra @ Holy Trinity Cathedral 2.00pm - Chamber Orchestra @ St Mary’s Church 4.00pm - String Orchestra @ St Mary’s Church   Wednesday 13 August: 9.30am – Concert Band @ Holy Trinity Cathedral 11.30am – Wind Orchestra @ Holy Trinity Cathedral   Friday 15 August: 9.30am – Big Band @ St Mary’s Church 11.00am - Jazz Orchestra @ St Mary’s Church 12noon – Jazz Band @ St Mary’s Church   Numerous Rangitoto students will also be involved in the KBB Honours Programme on Friday 16 August from 5pm – 9pm.
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Sports team photos are taking place today in Gym 1 from 9am to 1:30pm (approx).    
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Our annual Rangi Textiles Fashion Show and Market is being held in the Auditorium and Foyer on Friday 15 August from 7pm.  This exciting evening showcases fashion and wearable arts designed and created by our talented students.  
Please note, students who are participating will need to be available from midday for rehearsals, setting up and hair and make-up preparation.
 
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Saturday

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No Events
Sunday

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Our Pathways Evening is being hosted in the Auditorium for Year 10 and Year 11 students and their parents/caregivers. The purpose of the evening is to help these students and parents/caregivers, make informed decisions about subject choices. The evening is an Expo style event that will provide a variety of opportunities for you to gather subject choice information by
  • Exploring the ‘World of Work’ exhibit
  • Talking with subject teachers and get your questions answered
  • Speak with Careers, IB, NCEA and Learning Support experts
   
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Wednesday

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Pacifica Family Night is this evening starting at 6pm.  More information will be provided to whānau and students closer to the time.
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Thursday

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No Events
Friday

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Year 13 Ball is taking place on the evening of Friday 22 August.  More details will be shared with the Year 13 cohort nearer the event time.  
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Saturday

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No Events
Sunday

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No Events
Monday

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The Sports Department is hosting the Winter Sports Tournament week.
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Tuesday

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The Sports Department is hosting the Winter Sports Tournament week.
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Life Education session will be presented to Year 9 during Period 1.    
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Life Education Trust session will be presented to Year 10 during Period 2.  
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Wednesday

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The Sports Department is hosting the Winter Sports Tournament week.
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Thursday

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The Sports Department is hosting the Winter Sports Tournament week.
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Friday

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The college is closed today 29 August to celebrate Rangi Day.
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Saturday

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Sunday

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