Our approach to Care and Wellbeing is unique
Through our Student Care and Development Network we deliver services and programmes that ensure every student is given the guidance, support, tools and environment she needs to understand her place in the world and to succeed.
Mentoring Programme
The Boarding House Mentoring Programme is a significant part of our Pastoral Care and wellbeing in the House. Every Year 13 student has the opportunity to be a mentor to a new junior student coming into the House. The Mentoring Programme goes for 12 weeks and the students meet weekly.
Throughout the programme new students learn all the aspects they need to know about boarding. By the end of the programme they are well familiarized with the various routines. A key component to the programme is developing a strong and trusting relationship with each other. It is also a great opportunity for our senior girls to increase their leadership skills and pass on knowledge they have learnt while boarding.
At Rangi Ruru we offer a personalised approach to learning. By getting to know and understand each and every student, we are responsive to their individual learning needs, alongside their interests, goals and abilities, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Pastoral Care
Our wrap-around, holistic approach to Pastoral Care allows us to call on all of the expertise within the care and development network to support us with directions and solutions. This network includes the pastoral team, Learning Centre, Te Ara, Health, and student development and leadership teams; through their programmes and initiatives, we are able to provide opportunities, a strong sense of connection and targeted support for our people.
The pastoral team consists of tutors and deans who move through the school with their year level and therefore really get to know each individual; the International Dean, school psychologists and nurses, Wellbeing Programmes Coordinator and boarding staff have a much broader knowledge of the students and apply their special lens and expertise to the health and wellbeing of the students. A common understanding and regular communication ensure we are covering all the bases so each student knows they have at least one champion and/or guide.
Wellbeing
At the heart of Rangi Ruru is the commitment to supporting and promoting the wellbeing of our girls. Our approach to wellbeing is unique. The Wellbeing Development Team delivers a dynamic and comprehensive programme to all year levels starting at Year 7.
Drawing from the established practices of positive psychology and growth mindset, the Rangi Ruru Wellbeing Programme has been developed to equip each girl with the resources she needs to ensure she is feeling good and functioning well.
Student Safety
We are committed to student safety and actively work to provide a safe environment for all of our students. Our Student Safe policies and guidelines can be found here
