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Principal's Welcome
Welcome to Rangiora High School
Kia ora tatou katoa,
Rangiora High School has a proud history of serving its community since 1884. We are a school that has always challenged the delivery of education in North Canterbury to ensure we are at the forefront of opportunities and outcomes for our students/ākonga. We are very aware of the nature of our community and have always strived to provide a balanced pathway for our ākonga including moving into higher education and agriculture through our on-site farm.
Our motto ‘Lux Cum Amore' is Latin for 'Enlightenment with Friendship.' It is supported by our values:
- Wawatahia: Aspire to be the best we can be
- Whakautea: Respect yourself and others,
- Tohaina: Contribute actively to our community.
Our vision is to create inclusive, equitable and relevant learning opportunities for ākonga with clear pathways that meet the aspirations of our community and which empower every ākonga towards life-long learning.
Ākonga are at the centre of our work and like you, we want the very best for them. We want to see them engaged in learning, to have them experience success in all areas of learning and to discover that learning takes place not just in the four walls of the classroom.
We pride ourselves on the opportunities that we provide our ākonga, and the strong emphasis of positive ākonga centred relationships with our teachers.
We welcome you and look forward to working together to make your child’s secondary schooling experience the best it can be.
Bruce Kearney
Principal / Tumuaki
About our School
School Day Structure
Rangiora High School operates 24 timetable periods each week. Different lesson times operate on Wednesdays.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday start with period 1 at 9.00am. On these days the school day ends at 3.00pm. The first break (interval) is from 11.05am to 11.35am. The second break (lunch) is from 1.35pm to 2.05pm.
The exception to the above is Wednesday when staff are involved in Professional Learning meetings. For students, school starts later on Wednesdays. Buses run approximately 75 minutes later (arriving just before 10.00am). On Wednesdays, lessons begin at 10.00am and the school day ends at 2.40pm, with one break.
Assemblies
Assemblies run during wananga classes on a three week cycle.
Attendance
Student attendance is monitored electronically every period. To report an absence from school for any reason (sickness, appointments, etc.):
Email: absences@rangiorahigh.school.nz
or Telephone: 03 311 8888 and press 1
A telephone call to the school office must be followed with an appropriate note from a parent or caregiver. Parents and caregivers are welcome to contact the school's Attendance Officer on 03 3118888 for assistance with attendance and truancy issues.
Buses
In accordance with Ministry of Education regulations, a student living more than 4.8 km from the school is entitled to free bus travel. However, students may have to make their own way up to 1.6 km to a pick-up point. Information on bus routes and times may be viewed by clicking here. Specific information on pick-up times and stopping points should be obtained from the bus company. Good behaviour is expected on the bus at all times.
Reports and Interviews
Parents and caregivers receive regular reports on student progress and attainment. Student Achievement Interview Days (SAID) are held to discuss progress with parents and caregivers. However, we would encourage any parent or caregiver who has a concern to make an appointment at any time for an interview with your son or daughter’s Dean or class teacher, and not wait for the interview days. Please telephone the school on 03 3118888.
Financial Matters
PTA Donation: The voluntary PTA (Parent Teacher Association) donation is $10 per year.
The school welcomes online payment. The school's bank account number is 12 3149 0228242 00 (ASB Rangiora). Please quote your child's enrolment number and name when making payments.
Financial Assistance
Some assistance is available for families in difficult circumstances. The school has access to funds to which application can be made for help towards purchase of uniforms and school books. Grants are usually limited to $100.00-$200.00. Further information and advice is available by telephoning the school office on 03 3118888.
