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Tēnā koutou, Nau mai, haere mai, welcome to Rolleston College in 2025. We are excited to welcome back all returning learners and welcome our new year 9 learners to Rolleston College Horoeka Haemata. We hope that learners and their whānau have enjoyed a restful break over the summer and are feeling excited about the year ahead. We have a staggered start to the year and our school reception is open from 9am on Thursday 23 January. Alternatively, you can email admin@rollestoncollege.nz with any queries. If your child is unable to attend this week, please report their absence via our school app or by emailing the school.
Start datesLearners should report to the plaza in full school uniform, with their device, and a pen and paper—full stationery is not required. Tuesday 28 January 8:50am to midday: Year 12 welcome morning. 11am: Year 13 course changes. Wednesday 29 January 8:50am: Year 13s leave for camp. Full details about camp will be sent to whānau/parents and learners separately. 8:50am to midday: Year 11 welcome morning. Thursday 30 January8:50am to midday: Year 10 welcome morning. Friday 31 January8:45am to 11:30am: Year 13s support year 9 welcome activities. Peer support training for those involved starts at 12:30pm. 8:50am to 3pm: Year 9 welcome day.
Building and property updatesAt the end of 2024 we opened our extension and we are excited to use this state-of-the-art space from January. Our visual art, textiles, student services, digital technology departments, and Ngahuru whānau have moved into the new extension. There is a new school map available to help learners navigate their way through the new building. The extension also provides a student services desk which allows learners to access the office, our nursing team, the whānau, Ako and Advisory leaders, sports department, and Billy and Tii without having to wait at the front desk. Another change on campus this year is the removal of B block. This is the block of temporary classrooms that has been in the carpark, currently being moved offsite. This will be completed soon. To ensure everyone’s safety, we ask that learners (who do not use the bus) and whānau enter the school grounds via the Springston Rolleston Road or Goulds Road entrances to the school when coming onsite at the start of the year, to avoid the construction area. Learners will notice some new bike racks have been installed on Goulds Road. Our second Rolleston College campus, located on the corner of Springston Rolleston Road and Selwyn Road, is on track for opening in 2026 and we will keep you posted with updates through the Lancewood pānui and our website.
Ready to Learn (R2L): Expectations for uniformAt Rolleston College, we appreciate the importance of a school uniform and its ability to instil a sense of community identity and school pride. Learners are expected to take pride in the presentation of their uniform. Correct uniform is expected in the following contexts:
Uniform can be purchased from the NZ Uniforms store at 455 Blenheim Road or online. If there is a case for financial hardship regarding uniform, please reach out so we can assist.
Change to start timeThe school day will start at 9:15am on Wednesdays. This is to facilitate additional professional learning time as we prepare to transition to our new campus in 2026. We will finish at 2:10pm. The new Wednesday timetable is as follows: Block 1: 9:15am to 10:15am School bus timetables from Burnham, Weedons and West Melton have been updated accordingly. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday start and finish times will remain the same.
Transportation
Please contact our bus controller Jane Pidgeon, jane.pidgeon@rollestoncollege.nz if you require information about the school buses. You can find information about the routes and timetables on our website. Jane will be sending further information to all bus users before the start of the school year.
As our community grows, there is more traffic on the road and at peak times, especially during the school pick-up and drop-off times. We ask that parents/caregivers do not enter the student car park during this busy time, and we encourage you to use the pick-up/drop-off area at the front of the school.
There is limited onsite parking for learners who drive to school can park in the Springston Rolleston Road car park. Learners must not park in the SDC Park and Ride carpark as this is for people who use the bus service into town. Learners need to collect a permission to bring vehicle to school contract from their Advisory/Ako coach or student services. Learners who drive to school are expected to follow NZTA road rules.
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