Rosmini College came together on Thursday 15 October for its annual Music Awards evening, celebrating a stellar year of musical achievement. Guests enjoyed a dessert bar and refreshments while honouring student dedication across extra-curricular music ensembles, recognising contributions spanning from one to seven years, and bidding a fond farewell to the departing Year 13 cohort.
Supported by proud family members in attendance, the event highlighted the vibrant talent within the school, capped off by the presentation of major awards.
2026 Music Award recipients:
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori celebrated at Rosmini
Rosmini College recently marked Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with a week of cultural celebrations across the school. Mornings started with daily karakia, students shared te reo phrases with staff, and the school café was open for ordering kawhe in te reo Māori. The school hosted a traditional mihi (mass), a Writers Club session on Māori literature, and the Karakia a Kura prayer challenge.Lunchtime events brought the students together through a game of Kī-o-Rahi and the House haka competition. Organised by Tū Rangatira Kane Te Whiu, the haka initiative engaged every student in learning and performing the school haka to honour Rosmini's heritage.
Stepping up for Race4Life
Senior Rosmini College students recently lent a hand at Hampton Downs racetrack, volunteering their time to support the Race4Life Trust. Since 2015, the Trust has granted nearly 600 wishes for palliative care patients across New Zealand, and this year’s event held special significance as Race4Life’s final track day. The Rosmini volunteers worked hard alongside organisers to create a memorable experience for patients and their families, wrapping up a rewarding day of community service with a few well-earned hot laps around the track.
Students dive into VR
Years 7 and 8 students recently dived underwater without getting wet, courtesy of the Blake NZ-VR programme. Launched in 2019 by the Sir Peter Blake Trust in partnership with 'New Zealand Geographic', the environmental education initiative uses virtual reality to teach communities about ocean health. Through 360-degree video footage, students explored local marine reserves including Goat Island and the Hauraki Gulf, highlighting the beauty of marine ecosystems while addressing key threats such as ocean pollution and overfishing.
