Vista Term 1, Issue 2 2026

Our volleyball teams dominated the 2026 season, with both Premier squads securing Auckland Championship titles followed by a national gold for the girls and an impressive silver for the boys....

From blindfolded races to bridge-building, our Year 9s traded their uniforms for team colors to see our school values come to life. ...

Our Korean and Chinese-style dance groups performed at the infamous Polyfest on the Diversity Stage. Our Pacifica students also had the opportunity to observe an array of cultural performances. Our students represented the college with immense pride and excellence....

Rangitoto College recently celebrated a vibrant cultural exchange, welcoming over 260 students from our Japanese sister school, Zushi Kaisei Junior High. From traditional pōwhiri and Māori arts to high-energy wotagei performances, the visit was a spectacular showcase of friendship and shared learning....

Two years in the making, our students have finally brought the raw intensity of Lord of the Flies to the Rangitoto stage. Read the personal reflections of the cast as they share their journey of growth, connection, and creative perseverance....

Our tennis stars conquered the court at the 2026 Auckland Champ of Champions, bringing home two gold and three silver medals! From tactical doubles masterclasses to a thrilling all-Rangitoto girls’ final, we couldn't be prouder of the skill and spirit shown by our athletes....

Numbers and nerves: 54 teams flood Gym 3 for a record-breaking Rangi Mathex, showcasing the speed and strategy of our newest math champions....

Through the International Conference at Takapuna Grammar, students gained valuable insights into diverse cultural experiences and established meaningful connections with peers from various backgrounds. ...

Our 1st XI Girls Cricket team has made school history as the first-ever side to qualify for Nationals after an unbeaten qualifying run. Following their premier championship win, the team is now preparing for the New Zealand Secondary Schools Tournament under Coach Nathan Banks....

Over 160 Year 12 students braved the mud and mastered the confidence course at Action Matakana, developing essential leadership and teamwork skills for 2026 and beyond....

Our Touch and Tag teams enjoyed a highly successful Term 1, highlighted by the Premier Girls' fifth-place regional finish in Touch and the Boys' team securing a silver medal at the Auckland Tag Championships. ...

In a collaborative CAS morning, Year 12 and 13 students connected to share insights, inspiration, and practical guidance for the path ahead....

Our Special Olympics athletes showcased incredible grit and heart at the SONZ Athletics event, embodying our school values as every competing student brought home a certificate for their success on the track and field....

From Pollock to Pop, our Year 12 and 13 Art Historians swapped textbooks for the real thing this March, diving into the "Pop to Present" exhibition to tackle the big questions of identity, power, and controversy in American art....

We took a trip back to the "noughties" to celebrate our alumni who attended Rangitoto College between 2000 and 2009. It was a fantastic evening, and our most well-attended reunion to date! The night was filled with nostalgia as old friends, former classmates, and staff reconnected....

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....

From placing sixth at the World Cup in Shanghai to recently claiming an undefeated victory in the world’s first-ever international remote-play tournament, Rangitoto’s Hado club is proving to be a global powerhouse in augmented reality sports....

Our dedicated student leaders have been busy harvesting an abundant season of butternut and fragrant herbs while mulching the beds with generous donations of pea straw. As we transition to lunchtime sessions in Term 2, the focus shifts to planting winter crops to ensure a steady supply of fresh produce....

We honour our library team leaders as we prepare to welcome a new Year 9 cohort chosen from over 80 applications....

Student leaders and elders gathered to kōrero about the courage required to fight injustice, bridging the gap between the activists of 1971 and the leaders of 2026. This visit reminded our cohort that the stories of the Panthers are the stories of our own families....

Open Your Home and Heart: Become a Rangitoto College Host Family!...

The auditorium was packed with students jumping, spinning, and cheering each other on in a phenomenal display of Rangitoto College talent and support. It was a perfect launch for the Arts Committee’s 2026 goal: making the arts a warm, welcoming home for every student on campus....

Celebrating six years as the nation’s top-performing school, our recent scholarship information evening provided a strategic roadmap for the next generation of leaders to turn academic potential into national recognition....

Join us on Friday, 20 November at Pupuke Golf Club for an afternoon of networking, prizes, and 18 holes with stunning Hauraki Gulf views. Whether you enter a team or sponsor a hole, your support directly empowers students facing financial hardship and funds vital school improvements....

Celebrating 70 years of excellence, Rangitoto College invites past and present community members to a milestone Jubilee on Saturday, 1 August. From its 1956 origins to becoming Australasia’s largest school, join us as we honour seven decades of growth and achievement....