Monthly Archives: October 2018

The following story is by Robert Fulghum, It Was on Fire When I Laid Down on It, 1989, 69-73. In most American High Schools there is someone who teaches driver training. The driver trainer is something of a non-person. The parents of students never meet the DT; the faculty do not include him in their inner circle; and the students see the DT as a necessary evil. One more adult in their lives. Nevertheless, I would like to teach driver training for a while. It would be an honor, now that I see it the way Old Mr. Perry sees it.…

It is with great sadness that I let the wider Rutherford Community know of the passing of one our kaumatua, Reverend Papa Tahu Williams. All of our students who have attended Powhiri at the start of their journey at Rutherford would have heard Papa Tahu speak. Papa Tahu has been hugely supportive of our kura and our tamariki over many years. He would regularly attend events with our Te Kotuku Roopu to support the Kaupapa of what they were attending on behalf of Rutherford College. As a sign of our respect for this kind, gentle and humble man approximately 80…

The University of New South Wales Global, who manage the ICAS Examination process recently informed us of the outstanding success of two of our students who will receive medals at the annual ICAS Medal Presentation Ceremony On Saturday, 1 December at The Owen Glenn Theatre which is part of the Auckland University Business School. Anna Choi will receive her medal for the highest score in year 13 Mathematics Tunde Ficza will receive her medal for the highest score in year 10 English. An achievement to this level by students is exceptional. To be acknowledged as the top scholar in the…

The Z Club Girls at Rutherford College had a sausage sizzle and raised $520. This purchased personal supplies and they were delivered to a Family Action in Henderson. They will be given to girls and women who are in need.

The annual cultural awards dinner was celebrated on the 23rd of October 2018 at Rutherford College in the School hall.  This dinner was to celebrate the diverse cultural groups at Rutherford College and recognise the invaluable contributions the students have made and achievements gained throughout the year. This year we changed the structure to make the awards where more significant, fairer and commendable. The categories were: Highly commended, Outstanding, Cultural Service and Excellence awards.  The teachers nominated students accordingly to their hard work and dedication and effort. The cultural committee went beyond and above expectations hosting the night and making…

Acknowledging fear or uncertainty and what to do next, What’s Important Now? At this stage of the term, for some, there is a fear of what lies ahead with external assessments looming and for some the thought of leaving the safety net of school and what you know. Some I acknowledge are well and truly ready to go. To those of you with those doubts I say to trust your future self. Most of you will have tested yourself in life thus far and felt the adrenaline rush of success and the bitter tears of failure and would have learned…

The Board of Trustees is conducting a survey as part of their community consultation to feed into the school's Strategic Plan for the next 3 - 5 years. Your response will help give the Board and the College information that will aid in the development of future plans. The survey is intended to identify strengths and weaknesses of Rutherford College as well as identify ways that we can improve. You are invited to complete the survey by clicking the link below, the survey will be available until Sunday, 4 November 2018. https://goo.gl/forms/B5Skv3ryN8J69K2V2 The board values your opinion and would like…