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CALIFORNIA DREAMING<br />
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and outdoor settings. With a 65-year heritage, John and Elinor<br />
McGuire had an innate sense of everything that defines a<br />
California lifestyle, indoors and out. Each piece of furniture is<br />
crafted by trained artisans who form every table, chair and<br />
accessory by hand. We love the Medium Round Concrete Stool<br />
for its simple, yet detailed, design.<br />
We Know Girls<br />
“What’s next and well done!”<br />
It’s a busy time of year as parents make important decisions<br />
around which school their child will attend in 2018. We are<br />
filling up fast at our Year 7 and 8 level, with a new class coming<br />
on stream for 2018. It is never too late to tour Rangi and see<br />
us, especially if you are looking at 2019 and beyond. With an<br />
increase in roll numbers in Year 8 next year, places will be limited<br />
heading into Year 9 in 2019. Choosing to enter at Year 7 will<br />
give guaranteed entry into Year 9 and is well worth considering,<br />
especially when the benefits of Year 7 entry and the preparation<br />
it provides for secondary education, are considered.<br />
Frequently I hear from parents looking at Rangi Ruru for Year<br />
7 and 8 that what appeals to them is our small class numbers<br />
and our approach to personalised learning. Our girls receive<br />
individual attention coupled with being taught by specialist<br />
teachers who are passionate about their subject. Having a space<br />
that is theirs, they grow in confidence, are happy and learn<br />
alongside classmates with whom they quickly form friendships.<br />
The preparation for entering Year 9 is our focus as well as<br />
enabling them to develop independence and to become part of<br />
the wider Rangi Ruru community.<br />
Another comment often made is how quiet our classrooms<br />
are. Generally speaking girls prefer to learn in quiet and calm<br />
environments and we recognise that this is important for learning<br />
and concentration.<br />
Recently the wider community joined us for a fantastic day when<br />
we held our annual Grandparents’ Day. Having the chance to<br />
welcome these very special family members into our school to<br />
share a cup of tea and some Rangi fudge, was very special. We<br />
talk about Rangi being a family for life and it is on special days<br />
like this that we see our girls’ pride in their school as they show<br />
their grandparents around school.<br />
It has been another successful term with regards to our sporting<br />
achievements. Our Hockey and Basketball teams are Canterbury<br />
Champions (again) with our Hockey team winning 2nd place<br />
at the Federation Cup which is the top National tournament<br />
held recently in Napier. Losing narrowly to St Cuthbert’s from<br />
Auckland in the final we came away with the knowledge that<br />
Rangi Ruru is the Top South Island Girls’ School in hockey -<br />
fantastic results of which we are very proud.<br />
WRITING WITH INTENT<br />
When you are next asked for your autograph, add the final<br />
flourish with a pricey pen. From a brand steeped in 120 years<br />
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it writes like a dream. If monochrome is more your thing, the<br />
Cross Black Lacquer Fountain pen ($125) will keep you in check.<br />
Sandra Hastie<br />
Principal<br />
Rangi Ruru Girls’ School<br />
WE KNOW GIRLS<br />
Join the Rangi family from<br />
Year 7 – Year 13
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