Tohea – to strive for personal excellence

Welcome to Rutherford College.

Rutherford College is a community where striving for personal excellence is the focus. Student needs are put at the centre of a personalised learning system in which learning is made meaningful for them. A high expectations culture exists and high standards of academic, sporting, cultural and social achievement are attained.

Term Dates for 2019

Term 3 | 22 July – 27 September
Term 4 | 14 October – 11 December

Start dates for 2020

Thursday, 23 January | School Office Opens
Wednesday, 29 January | Course Confirmation 9:30am to 12:30pm
Thursday, 30 January | Course Confirmation 9:30am to 12:30pm
Friday, 31 January | Teacher Only Day
Monday, 3 February | Year 9 and new to Rutherford Powhiri
Tuesday, 4 February | All students 8:40 start | ID photos, Assemblies and Classes.
Thursday, 5 February | Waitangi Day
Friday, 6 February | School Closed
Monday, 9 February | Full Timetable Commences

Key Dates for Term 3 2019

Friday, 23 August | Rutherford Day | School finishes at 12:30 pm
Tuesday, 27 August | Board of Trustees meeting 5:30 pm
Thursday, 29 and Friday, 30 August | Studio Show | Book here
Monday, 2 September | Mid-Term Break | School is closed on this day
Monday, 2 September to Friday, 6 September | Winter Tournament Week
Wednesday, 4 September | Teacher Professional Learning | School finishes at 2:00 pm
Friday, 13 September| Board of Trustees Student Election
Wednesday, 18 September to Tuesday, 24 September| Senior Assessments
Tuesday, 24 September | Board of Trustees meeting 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 25 September | Peer Mentor Graduation
Friday, 27 September | Last Day of Term 3
Monday, 1 October to Friday, 11 October | School Holidays