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Monthly Archives: October 2020

Ki-o-Rahi Primary and Intermediate School Tournament

Over the past few years, Rutherford has made a name for itself with the West Auckland primary schools for its Ki-o-Rahi tournament, including winning the Sport New Zealand Initiative award in 2019. On Wednesday, 14 October, Rutherford hosted the primary schools to the Ki- o- Rahi tournament. The tournament consisted of teams from Tirimoana, Rutherford, Flanshaw, Peninsula and Freyberg Primary schools. This year we extended our invitation out to also include the local intermediate schools with Te Atatu and Rangeview attending. Ki-o-Rahi, being a new sport to most of the primary school students, the Mahi-ā-Toi students facilitated Ki-o-Rahi coaching sessions…

Kotuku G.E.M.S (Going The Extra Mile) Girls Ambassadors Project

There is a need for change, so while traditional sport continues to have barriers because of COVID-19, an ongoing commitment to growing sport for girls is a no-brainer. Fun, enjoyment and the social aspects motivate females, so changes to traditional structures are essential to developing new participation and leadership opportunities. Traditional participation offerings for sport and recreational activities do suit many of our students, but they do not meet all the needs of our girls. We need to continue creating more sporting/recreational opportunities for young females in the secondary school sector. We need to find ways to ensure that sports…

Elections at Rutherford College

On 13 October, Year 9 and Year 10 Social Studies classes took part in the Electoral commission’s national vote for high schools. Across all classes our students predicted the swing to Labour, voting for a Labour electorate MP in Te Atatu as well as 61% take of the party vote. Green were second in the party vote on 11% closely followed by National on 7%. We also voted on the two referendums with both being given a yes vote. This was a good experience as it gave students an idea of how the New Zealand voting system works and how…

Rutherford College Concert Band

Our awesome Concert Band usually competes in the KBB Music Festival however because of COVID the festival was cancelled this year. The organisers still wanted each school to partake in the music-making process and suggested each school submit a video recording of this year's repertoire. Luckily for us, our flute tutor Alex Alford professionally records ensemble groups and choirs as a side gig so he was able to do this for our kids. We are very fortunate to have Hanna as a band director this year, this hasn't been an easy year for anyone but her positive attitude has kept…

60th Reunion Tickets

The Rutherford College 60th Reunion is guaranteed to be a great night. The evening will commence at 6pm on the 9th April 2021. Tickets are $49 and available through www.iticket.co.nz. Each ticket comes with a complimentary beverage. A variety of canapes will be served throughout the evening along with hot carvery stations, bread rolls and a selection of relishes and pickles. Four bars will operate during the evening, selling a selection of wines, beer and non alcoholic drinks. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

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