At Rangi Ruru we deliver education differently. We believe every student learns and develops in their own way, often at their own pace, and with different goals in mind. Being a small school, with small classes means we can get to know each student not only by their name, but by how they learn.
Personal Development Plans
At the start of the year, every student works with their teachers to develop their own Personal Development Plan. This involves setting goals and identifying strengths and development areas across all facets of school life including academic, cultural and creative, physical, emotional and spiritual, with progress, achievements and outcomes then charted throughout the course of the year. Parents are also encouraged to contribute as much as possible.
The Learning Centre
Our Learning Centre offer a range of services to ensure that all students have an opportunity to reach their true potential. Specialist teachers, teacher aides, skilled volunteers and external agencies work closely with students one on one, in small groups or via in-class support to improve learning opportunities.
The Learning Centre is designed to support any student who requires assistance with study. Throughout their life, students may experience difficulties with certain aspects of their studies. This invaluable resource enables students from all year levels to access the curriculum fully, and then opportunity to achieve to their full potential.
Any student identified as needing assistance in any area of the curriculum will, after consultation with family, be offered specialist support. Peer tutoring in a wide range of subjects can be arranged. The Learning Centre also manage the Special Exam Conditions for NCEA internal and external assessments.
WATCH: Former student, Brooke Endacott, shares her life-changing personal experience with Rangi Ruru’s Learning Centre – click here.
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.
Holly’s Story
Holly is a passionate scuba diver. She is currently studying Marine Science at the University of Otago, and hopes to become a marine biologist or ocean conservationist so she can protect the underwater ecosystems she loves.