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Rochester and Rutherford Hall<br />
Rochester and Rutherford Hall<br />
provides opportunities for every<br />
resident. With 178 residents there<br />
is a range <strong>of</strong> interesting people,<br />
with the opportunity to get to<br />
know everyone.<br />
Students are generally in their first year at UC,<br />
so you will be with residents <strong>of</strong> your own peer<br />
group. Centrally located, we pride ourselves on<br />
the food, facilities, community life, pastoral care<br />
and academic achievement.<br />
Rochester and Rutherford is the hall located<br />
closest to major university buildings and the<br />
Recreation Centre. The local shopping centres<br />
are just over ten minutes’ walk away, and the<br />
hall is within ten minutes’ drive <strong>of</strong> Christchurch<br />
International Airport.<br />
Accommodation<br />
The hall is set in extensive grounds amongst<br />
established trees and gardens. Residents are<br />
accommodated in three four-storied buildings.<br />
Each floor has single study bedrooms which are<br />
centrally heated and fully furnished, with linen<br />
and bedding. The laundry has washing machines<br />
and dryers for no extra cost. Each floor has<br />
access to a microwave, fridge and tea/c<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
making facilities.<br />
‘Comfy, relaxing, warm rooms, with an easygoing<br />
and friendly environment with great surroundings<br />
to make a great start to university studies and<br />
meet the friends that you will keep for a lifetime.’<br />
‘R and R felt more homely than I expected a hall to<br />
feel like. It is the right size – not too overwhelming,<br />
however still large enough to meet a range <strong>of</strong><br />
different people.’<br />
Facilities<br />
The dining room is the centre <strong>of</strong> the R and R<br />
community. Other facilities include a Study<br />
Centre with wireless connections, recreation and<br />
TV rooms, a music room, a computer room, and<br />
a barbecue area. Hall fees cover the <strong>University</strong><br />
teaching calendar but we are flexible with<br />
accommodation during holiday breaks.<br />
Meals<br />
Food is an important part <strong>of</strong> the R and R<br />
experience. Three meals are provided each<br />
day. Catering is tailored to make allowances<br />
for residents’ lifestyles. Arrangements may be<br />
made for any dietary requirements, students<br />
attending evening tests, tutorials or sports<br />
practices. Suppers are also provided for students<br />
during study and examination periods.<br />
‘R and R was able to cater for my nutritional needs.<br />
They have a great variety <strong>of</strong> foods to choose from<br />
with both meat and vegetarian choices and a great<br />
salad bar.’<br />
Support<br />
Dedicated staff members and tutors are<br />
available to assist students to achieve in their<br />
chosen programmes. Tutors organise hall<br />
orientation events including social, cultural<br />
and sporting opportunities. An elected<br />
Student Executive takes over this role from<br />
the beginning <strong>of</strong> Term 2. The hall will provide<br />
academic assistance and tutorials from previous<br />
years’ residents before tests, assignments and<br />
examinations.<br />
‘The support the Principal and tutors at R and R<br />
gave me throughout the year was invaluable. With<br />
their assistance and understanding I was able to<br />
continue with sport to a high level, as well as stay<br />
on top <strong>of</strong> my university work.’<br />
Scholarships<br />
Four annual scholarships <strong>of</strong> $1,500 each are<br />
awarded by the hall. These are awarded to<br />
students based on performance in Year 13 and<br />
their involvement in either community, sporting<br />
or cultural leadership. Academic awards are<br />
made after Semester 1 results are released to<br />
recognise university achievement.<br />
The Rutherford Trust Board and Rochester Trust<br />
Board Community Service Awards are awarded<br />
annually to acknowledge community service<br />
to the hall and Christchurch community. The<br />
Rutherford Art Award recognises the most<br />
outstanding piece <strong>of</strong> artwork by a current<br />
hall student.<br />
More information<br />
See our website for a full explanation <strong>of</strong> what<br />
we <strong>of</strong>fer – www.rochester-rutherford.org.nz<br />
Contact<br />
Stephen Kissick, Principal<br />
Rochester and Rutherford Hall<br />
77 Ilam Road<br />
Christchurch 8041<br />
Telephone: +64 3 364 2799<br />
Principal: +64 3 364 2837<br />
Facsimile: +64 3 364 2953<br />
Email:<br />
principal@rochester-rutherford.org.nz<br />
www.rochester-rutherford.org.nz<br />
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