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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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