Rangi Ruru is Christchurch’s only girls’ school offering a true Years 7 to 13 experience, delivering a seamless curriculum by specialist teachers at all year levels.
Our teaching, learning and development programmes are designed to extend girls’ thinking and help them make the most of the opportunities offered to them.
Learning happens everywhere at Rangi Ruru. Our teaching and learning programmes, both curricular and co-curricular, are designed to extend girls’ thinking and support them to develop the skills and attributes that will enable them to flourish in their future. We believe in developing the whole girl, while nourishing a growth mindset and empowering our students to take ownership of their learning.
At the heart of Rangi Ruru is the commitment to supporting and promoting the wellbeing of our ākonga. Without wellbeing, we cannot experience success in a true sense of the word, and we will always prioritise the care and wellbeing of our students.
Learning is personal, and quality relationships are so important. Our small classes enable teachers to target their teaching and learning to ensure the active participation and involvement of all learners. Small classes also mean our team get to know their students extremely well and are able to monitor their progress and to provide a personalised response to needs and aspirations.
At Rangi Ruru we offer a true Years 7 to 13 experience, covering both the intermediate and high school years, making the transition seamless throughout what can be a challenging time for young girls.
We believe in NCEA
At Rangi Ruru we follow the general framework of the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC), which specifies eight learning areas: English, the Arts, Health and Physical Education, Languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social Sciences and Technology. The learning associated with each area is part of a broad, general education and lays a foundation for later specialisation.
The focus at Rangi Ruru has always been on providing students with the skills and attributes they need to be the very best they can be at whatever they choose to do, while encouraging them to be positive and contributing members of their communities.
Our Curriculum
Te Ara
Te Ara is a unique programme for all students in Years 7 to 13 that aims to provide a pathway for them to make change, enabling them to participate fully at Rangi Ruru.
Our Principal
Tracy Herft has been involved in education for 25 years. She has held teaching and leadership positions in a variety of co-educational and single sex schools in Australia.
Students are challenged to think creatively and critically and to take ownership for their learning. Through these experiences they learn about themselves and the world around them.
Sustainability
At Rangi Ruru, we believe sustainable schools are a great place to learn, where students develop self-esteem and reach high standards of achievement.