Student Leadership

Every Student has the oppportunity to step up and take a leadership role.

Becoming a Prefect

Every year 26 - 28 students are chosen to be Prefects. They undergo an interview process with the Principal and Deputy Principal. To be a prefect is to embody the Rutherford Values. It means being of service to the school and the student body, representing them at special functions and events and organising activities and fundraisers throughout the year.

Being a prefect is a challenge and means showing reliability, responsibility, empathy for others and leading by example.

Head Prefect - Sasha Hickman

Sasha was born and raised on the Peninsula, where she attended Matipo Primary School and Te Atatū Intermediate. She plays football and loves spending time outdoors, and with her friends and family. This year she looks forward to her final football season for Rutherford and making the most out of her last year at high school.

Head Prefect - Aayan Ghoshal

Aayan comes from an Indian and Parsi family, while being raised in New Zealand. He attended Summerland Primary and Liston College before coming to Rutherford College in year nine. Aayan enjoys spending time with loved ones and keeping active by playing cricket and doing other physical activities. Aayan is looking forward to expanding his academic abilities as he hopes to excel in his scholarship exams. His goals for 2026 are to earn a scholarship to university and have no regrets for his last year at Rutherford. 

              Chloe Ellis

Chloe grew up in Te Atatu Peninsula, attending Matipo Primary School and Te Atatu Intermediate. She looks forward to the football season and making the most of her final year.

                Indi Botting

Indi grew up in Te Atatu South, attending Flanshaw Road school and Te Atatu Intermediate before Rutherford. She plays football as a keeper, is the bassist in the band Sidetracked, and enjoys being outdoors. She is looking forward to Rockquest and other musical opportunities this year.

               Finn Wilson

Finn has grown up in Te Atatu and attended Tirimoana Primary and Te Atatu Intermediate. . Throughout his time at school, he has been actively involved in student leadership, notably establishing the Development and Fundraising Committee in 2025. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, creating short films, and organising events. This year, he is looking forward to creating a memorable year for all at Rutherford and working his way to have a career in the Film and TV industry in the years to come.

            Vilfred Crawley

Vilfred spent most of his life living in the Islands. He went to Samoa and Apia Primary School, which is also his intermediate school. He enjoys playing sports such as rugby and volleyball, he trains to become a better athlete every day, and looks forward to starting his rugby and club volleyball season.

              Alex Buchanan

Alex has grown up in the North Shore and Te Atatu South, attending Freyberg Primary School and Rangeview Intermediate. He enjoys playing sports, running, and going to the beach. This year, he is looking forward to his last season playing rugby for school and making the most of his final year of high school.

           Alexandra Poor

Alexandra has grown up in Te Atatu South. She attended Flanshaw Primary School and Te Atatu Intermediate. Alexandra has always been active in all aspects of the school; she has been active in the Art side of Rutherford and student leadership. She is a leader of the Development and Fundraising Committee. She enjoys painting and spending time with her friends and family and is looking forward to her future educational career. 

           Amelie Donald

Amelie has grown up in Te Atatū Peninsula, attending Matipo Primary and Te Atātu Intermediate. She enjoys sewing, playing piano, and singing. This year, she looks forward to making her last year count, focusing on her academics and creativity.

            Amy Thomson

Amy grew up in Te Atatu South, going to Tirimoana Primary. She enjoys track and cross country, and her goal this year is to pass scholarship exams.

             Aqeelah Rasheed

Aqeelah has lived in Te Atatū Peninsula her whole life, attending Rutherford Primary and Te Atatū Intermediate. She enjoys reading, baking, painting, and playing tennis. This year, she looks forward to embracing new experiences, serving the school as a Prefect, and preparing for University.

             Aron Chung

Aron grew up in Te Atatū Peninsula, attending Matipo Primary and Te Atatū Intermediate. This year, he looks forward to giving back to the school and the football season, enjoying his last year of school.

          Bella Vega Marzano

Bella Vega is a mix of Paraguayan and Kiwi but has lived in Te Atatu all her life. She speaks Spanish and loves to play the drums. This year, Bella is excited to continue being a part of the Rutherford community and making the most of her final year.

              Bindi Bhonsle

Bindi, coming from a strong Indian heritage, was born and raised in West Auckland. Attending Glendene Primary, Rangeview Intermediate, and currently Rutherford College. She has developed an interest in exploring the deeper philosophical aspects of her culture, along with the history behind it, and she loves spending time in nature. This year, she is looking forward to her role as the Student Council Leader, alongside being a prefect, and hopes to make a positive impact in any way she can.

           Bono Kacurov

Bono grew up in Te Atatū South, attending Tirimoana Primary School, Te Atatu Intermediate, and currently, Rutherford College. He enjoys football and spending time with friends and family. He hopes to have a successful academic year, leaving school on a high.

                Charlotte Dye

Charlotte grew up in Te Atatu South, attending Freyberg Community School and Te Atatu Intermediate. She enjoys all things art, whether it be dancing, painting, or acting, as well as spending quality time with her family. This year, her goal is to be more confident in herself and live out her last year at Rutherford to the fullest.

            Daniel Fa'avae

​​Daniel grew up in the Mainland of Tonga, attending primary school at Sangato Falakiko and Maamaloa Primary School. He moved to Te Atatū Peninsula in 2019, attending his first NZ school at Te Atatū Intermediate, and currently attends Rutherford College. He enjoys playing volleyball and singing with friends and family. In his last year at Rutherford, his main goal is to serve in any way he can and enjoy the numerous academic, extracurricular, and fun opportunities.

             Dylan Marais

Dylan has grown up in Te Atatu most of his life. He attended Peninsula Primary School and then Te Atatu Intermediate School. He is very excited for this year's rugby season and being involved with the wider school life at Rutherford.

             Fabian Fabricius

Fabian grew up in West Harbour and attended Marina View School for both primary and intermediate, and currently attends Rutherford College. He comes from a mixed Samoan and NZ European family and enjoys working out and playing instruments in his free time. He looks forward to contributing more in the school life and pursuing scholarships.

             Jimmy Eggington

Jimmy enjoys spending time with his mates, playing music, and making cool stuff like art and film. This year, he is looking forward to meeting new people, experiencing new things, and maximising his opportunities to utilise his creative abilities.

               Lola Yates

Lola has proudly grown up in Te Atatū Peninsula, making her way through Matipo Primary, Te Atatū Intermediate, and now Rutherford College. When she’s not busy socialising with friends and family, you’ll find her on the football field or hockey turf. She also loves painting, drawing, reading, animals, travelling… and yes, even cars!  This year, Lola’s goals are simple: be an awesome role model for younger students, bravely say “yes” to new challenges (even the slightly random ones), and enjoy every moment of her final year at school. 

            Lukas Turner

Lukas grew up in Te Atatu South, attended Flanshaw Road Primary School, and then Te Atatu Intermediate. His goal is to have a successful year in football and academics.

         Mackenzie Stanton

Mackenzie grew up in Henderson and now Hobsonville, attending Western Heights Primary School, Rangeview Intermediate, and currently Rutherford College. She has danced for 14 years of her life, and is looking forward to making the most of her last year of high school.

              Mafa Levi

Mafa went to Rutherford Primary School, then to Te Atatu Intermediate, and is  excited to finish her last year getting to know new people and getting a good academic year.

          Max RobbMarkham

Max grew up in Te Atatu Peninsula, where he attended Peninsula Primary and Te Atatu Intermediate. Max has competed nationally in Jazz competitions and is travelling to Brisbane this year to represent New Zealand in the Queensland State Championship. He is also academic, taking part in a university chemistry paper this year at Auckland University.

                 Ryan Lee

Ryan grew up in Te Atatu Peninsula, attending Matipo Primary, Te Atatu Intermediate, and is currently at Rutherford College. He enjoys football and cricket, and he looks forward to enjoying the final year of high school