Rutherford scoops Supreme Award

Great news from our Kaleidoscope class who entered the movie competition at Auckland Museum. Finalists were: Alasdair Robertson, Chaeri Yoon, Jorga Grogan, Terry Shaw, Kyle Sefonte, Sam Dobbie, and Aimee Te Whata.

Results were:

Best ScriptYr 9 - 13: - Terry Shaw, Kyle Sefonte and Sam Dobbie

Best Documentary Yr 9 - 13: - Aimee Te Whata 

Best Production Work Yr 9 - 13: - Jorja Grogan

Supreme Winner Yr 9 - 13: - Jorja Grogan

At Rutherford College we are always looking for ways to improve. In order to guage your level of satisfaction, we would appreciate parents feedback regarding the Kaleidoscope programme. We ask that you complete the attached form which gives you opportunity to rate / comment on challenge, staff, meeting of needs, communication and involvement within the KAL programme.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Kaleidoscope Parents Evening

When: Thursday 17th September

Time: 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm in the Old Library

Topic: Homework strategies to deal with stress PLUS  Showcasing of recent student work

Parents and students welcome

Kaleidoscope News:  Mind Lab begins Term 3, Week 2
Thank you for your feedback on this initiative last term.  The comments were very positive.  Enrolment forms have now been sent home and payment for Mind Lab is due by Wednesday 28 July. 

Students pay at the Accounts Office but give their enrolment form to their tutor teacher.

We will evaluate Mind Lab in Term 4. 

Saturday's Weekend Herald features a two-page story on the Talent Development Initiative (09/02/07, pages B1-B2).

Congratulations to Mrs Viv Russell, Year 13 students Luke Sizer, Allie Le Lievre, Aonghas Anderson, Caleb Moses, Rose He, John Kim, John Kingi, and the other students featured in the article, which celebrates the fantastic opportunities the programme offers.

Read the full story at the New Zealand Herald website.