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Students attend Blues Rugby Game

We are incredibly grateful to the Blues Rugby association who provided 24 of our students the opportunity to attend a rugby game at Eden Park on Saturday 27th May, against the Hurricanes. The students were thrilled to be on the field displaying the flags while the Blues Boys ran out. Our students were true ambassadors for our school and displayed the utmost respect and dignity throughout the night. Thank you for representing our school with pride and for being shining examples of what it means to be a student at our College. Thank you to Jarrod, Floyd and Cath for…

Tyra Ibbott takes top placing at Rock climbing competition

Tyra Ibbott has done it again, earning the top spot on the podium, winning first place in Year 11-13 girls grade at Auckland College Rock Climbing series held at Northern rock bouldering. Tyra has been a rock climbing enthusiast for many years and has been competing in numerous rock climbing competitions and her success throughout these competitions is due to her hard work and dedication. We must also recognize and mention the other students who participated in the rock climbing series. Their efforts and dedication are just as important and deserving of recognition. It's wonderful to see our students taking…

Weekend Workshops for Adults

Community Education at Rutherford is still going strong, and we have more than 30 weekend workshops coming up in June. Take the opportunity to study a subject you’ve always been interested in, refine an existing skill or branch out into unexplored territory. All of our tutors are qualified in teaching to adults-many of them specialists in their particular field – and you’ll find learning is easy in the relaxed social atmosphere of Community Education. Upcoming workshops include everything from Welding to Resin Art, Sewing, Computers, Leather making, Xero Accounting, Floral Art and much more! For a full list of all…

Year 9 Mindfulness Trip

On 2nd and the 3rd of May 2023, the entire Year 9 cohort went to Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple to participate in a cultural sharing event called “3Gs and 4Gs”. The 3Gs stands for doing good deeds, thinking good thoughts, and saying good words. The 4Gs stands for giving others joy, giving others convenience, giving others confidence, and giving others hope. The purpose of this event is to promote kindness and compassion in our everyday lives. As soon as we entered the temple my first impression was the grandiose and the beauty of the architecture, and it is really…

World Vision Youth Conference

On Tuesday 2nd of May, 4 Rutherford College Prefects, accompanied by Ms Linda Fraser, attended the World Vision Youth Conference. Aneka McKinstry, Jayden Kesa, Maria Koosache, and Keira Schriefer represented our school by participating in what the day-long presentation had to offer. The World Vision Organisation presented Matt and Rachel Renata as Kaihautu or hosts for the day. Rachel and Matt are passionate about helping young people discover their unique identities and sense of belonging. Together, they introduced us to the ‘Bystander Effect’ and how certain aspects of ignorance can delay our efforts in helping to end this Global Water…

Battle of the Pans

On May 17th I was entered in the service IQ Battle of the Pans competition at Onehunga High School. It was great looking at the new facilities there and watching the other students make their entries during the live cooking portion of the competition. There were entries for sandwiches, burgers, pasta and coffee as well as static entries for cakes and cupcakes. I made honey cupcakes with lemon icing garnished with a white chocolate beehive, I had developed this recipe as part of my level 2 project development assessment in Food Technology. Three judges looked and tasted the static entries…

Adult Community Education – Where adults can succeed!

People are still taking advantage of the affordable learning opportunities that we offer for many reasons. Some to connect with others and “stay engaged,” some to achieve personal goals to better themselves, their family and their community; some to explore new horizons and some to upskill for employment and career visions.Recently, a student attending our pottery class said “Your community education is a lifeline for me and probably many others. The courses have helped me to get back into the community, meet new people, form friendships and along the way learn great art skills.”  On arrival to NZ, another student,…

Whānau House Committee Leadership day

On May 15, a newly formed Whānau House committee dedicated to promoting house unity attended a day-long leadership course.The day was a great success, thanks to the comprehensive training provided by Burn Bright, a well-known leadership organization. The program was designed to equip committee members with the necessary skills to become effective leaders in their respective houses. The course covered a range of topics, including what makes a good leader, how to inspire and motivate others, and strategies for building a strong and cohesive team.Throughout the day, participants engaged in interactive activities and discussions that encouraged them to reflect on…

Auckland Secondary Schools Western Zone Cross Country Championships

On the last day of Term 1, students braved the wind and rain to complete the school cross country at Te Atatu Pony Club, with the top three finishers in each age group qualifying for the College Sport North Western Zone Cross Country that took place on Tuesday 16th May at Moire Park in Massey. There were eight students in total, with some qualifiers unfortunately missing out due to being away on camp. The courses were set at 3km for the Junior Girls, 4km for the Junior Boys, and 5km for the Intermediate Boys, and with all the heavy rain…

Daniel makes the NZ Wrestling Team

We are thrilled to share the news that Daniel Lipsham has made it to the New Zealand National wrestling team that will be competing in the Oceania Championships being held in Sydney in August! This is truly a remarkable achievement and testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion that Daniel has for his sport. Daniel started his wrestling journey at Rutherford College under the watchful eye of Coach Amir Bahrami. Amir provided Daniel with the necessary training and support from which Daniel's technique and confidence improved. Amir's mentorship has instilled discipline and dedication in Daniel, helping achieve significant progress.…

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