Rodney CollegeNew Zealand

“Coast to Coast”

Our college in the heart of Wellsford.

Our library.

Classroom studies.

Academic assembly.

Our small school is impressive academically.

Our NCEA results are significantly above national norms.

Play in our bands.

Our school has personalised ESOL classes

Experience our indigenous culture at the college.

Learn The Haka, our country’s war dance.

Fashion classes – Wearable art.

Hospitality and food technology.

The school ball.

Many social and drama events

The region

Whale watching off our coastline.

Our peaceful harbours.

The beautiful Pacific Ocean minutes from our doorstep.

Surfing - Homeward bound.

Our long, hot summers.

Experience the wide, open spaces on farm home stays.

Farm stays are a unique kiwi experience.

Home stays at the beach

Host family sisters and brothers

Our quality home stay families.

View from our house at Mangawhai.

Swim with the dolphins.

Fresh water rivers amidst bush clad scenery.

The offshore islands are perfect for sailing

Auckland city – Less than 60 minutes away

Experience farm life.

What can I do?

Dressage. Show jumping.

Horses for pleasure riding are at many of the home stays

Ride our open, sandy beaches.

Polocrosse.

Hunting with the fox hounds.

Experience a rodeo.

Bungy jumping.

Outdoor education – Join our ski and snow boarding team

Outdoor education activities.

Kayaking.

Boating and fishing.

Sailing to wonderful places off our coastline.

Make new friends!

There are opportunities for extended sailing voyages

On the Spirit of Adventure training tall ship

There are holiday adventure programs available through reputable agencies.

We can also offer excursions to various tourist destinations during term time.

Surfing is our way of life.

Tramping on our famouswalkways.

Help paint our school murals.

Fun in the pool.

Join one of our many sports teams

Join in with our teachers in playing games.

Play tennis.

Cycling in a triathlon.

Our field trips.

Go on hiking trips in our native forests.

Camp out with friends.

Our student leadership team.

Our Graduation Night

Our school:• Is one hour from Auckland, nestledbetween two coastlines.

287-319 Rodney Street, WellsfordAuckland 0900, New Zealand

Phone: + 64 9 423 6030 ext 153Fax: + 64 9 423 7555

Email: international@rodneycollege.school.nz,bronwyn.dempster@rodneycollege.school.nz

• Provides semi rural or beach side,top quality home stays.

• Has many sports and leisure activities

• Is a small, caring community.

• Has strong cultural links with the localindigenous people.

• Has a vibrant performing arts culture.

• Is in Wellsford, a village servicing arural hinterland.

www.rodneycollege.school.nz