Rangitoto College is proud to offer a variety of international trips for our students, and this year saw groups set off to China, the United States, Japan and Spain during the Term One holidays. Overseas trips are a great opportunity to build students’ confidence and support classroom learning, all while preparing our young people to thrive in a globally connected world.
Languages students put their classroom learning into practice in trips to Japan and Spain, where homestays provided the opportunity to immerse themselves in the language. In Japan, the group paid their respects at the Peace Park and A-Bomb Dome, engaged in history and culture at Himeji Castle and experienced the hustle and hustle of Tokyo. In the beautiful and cultural country of Spain, students were blown away by the Flamenco, toured the churches and convents of Toledo, and made many purchases in the shops of Madrid.
For Commerce students on the America trip, behind the scenes tours at Google and Madison Square Garden expanded their knowledge of digital technology and marketing. Riding the subway became second nature in New York, where the group also visited Central Park, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the 9/11 Memorial.
Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai were the destinations for Social Science students on their 13-day trip to China. Students experienced everything from street food stalls and local markets, to the expansive Olympic Park and the Great Wall of China.
Representative honours for premier volleyball players
After a most successful term of senior volleyball where our premier teams featured prominently, the following players have been selected for higher honours.
North Harbour Representative Teams:
Boys Under 17
Nico Lietz
Connor Oakley
Luke Paterson
Lucas Payne
James Sadlier
Ethan Skelton
Boys Under 19
Mitch Coulthurst
Jacob Farmer
Girls Under 17
Kirsty Laming
Girls Under 19
Carrie Bagnall
Emma Bercich
Gabi Pontes
New Zealand Teams:
New Zealand Youth Team
James Sadlier
Nico Lietz
Ethan Skelton
Emma Bercich
New Zealand Junior Men
Mitch Coulthurst
New Zealand Beach Team
Carrie Bagnall
James Sadlier
Kiana Stevenson
Year 12s attend Global Citizenship Summit in Adelaide
Senior high school students from across the globe convened in Adelaide, Australia this year for the NMHS 2019 Global Summit. The five-day event provides opportunities for students around the world to develop as active global citizens, empowering them to make a difference in our changing world. Held at Norwood Morialta High School, students from 15 schools around the world gathered with the aim of “Enriching Humanity through Innovation and Entrepreneurship”.
Five Rangitoto students worked with students from across the world, including Brazil, China, Germany, Greece, Italy, and Japan, to develop understandings of major global issues and ultimately create solutions to these problems. Our work directly corresponded with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals of No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy and Climate Action.
Our students had the opportunity to share our kiwi culture with others, take part in local cultural excursions and enjoy the day-to-day life of our Australian homestay families. The Summit was an enriching experience that helped our students to appreciate their role as global citizens, improve their leadership and communication skills, build international relationships, as well as develop ideas to address world issues.
