The Lancewood – 25 September 2026

Principal's panui – 25 September 2026

This week has given us a wonderful reminder of just how much talent, energy and leadership exists within our kura.

Ngā kaupapa e haere ake nei/Upcoming events

Check our 2026 key dates page to keep up to date.

Monday 12 October
First day of term four

Tuesday 13 October
Pasifika awards night – book your free ticket here

Thursday 15 October
Arts awards night

Sunday 18 October to Saturday 24 October: Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue | Niue Language Week

Tuesday 20 October
Sports awards night – buy tickets here

Thursday 22 October
CASS photos (culture, arts, sports, service and leadership) – read more here

Monday 26 October
Labour Day public holiday – school closed

Wednesday 28 October
Te Pō Whakanui – buy tickets here

Monday 9 November
Diwali celebration – read more here
6pm: Head student reunion

Tuesday 10 November
NCEA examinations begin – see the timetable here

Thursday 12 November
Teacher only day – school closed for instruction

Friday 13 November
Canterbury Anniversary regional holiday – school closed

2026 end of year dates for year 11, 12 and 13 learners
Read the article here

Putunga rongo hou/News

2027 student leadership announcement

Congratulations to all of our amazing learners who will lead Horoeka Haemata in 2027!

Rolleston College 2027 strategic plan whānau survey

We want to hear what matters most to our parents and whānau.

Tūhono Kapa Haka Festival 2026: Another outstanding performance by Horoeka Haemata

Our rōpū just keeps on improving!

9CONA: WWI artifacts

9CON5A creates replica artifacts for World War 1 as part of their learning.

Careers and development: 25 September 2026

Te Kura Tuarua new build walkthrough, MITO Drive Your Future, Ōruawairua Motu youth leadership, and useful UC links.

CentreStage Rolleston presents Seussical Jr.

Onstage at Rolleston College from 9 to 11 October 2026!

Gateway Programme 2027

Get a head start on your career. Learn on-site, connect with employers, and build your CV.

Pasifika Awards Evening: Tuesday 13 October 2026

We honour the achievements, dedication, and vibrant spirit of our Pasifika students.

Others matter: Representing Rolleston College in the community

Keep the Rolleston Spirit and E Tū Tāngata values in mind when you're out and about in Selwyn.

Ready to Learn: Communication with Rolleston College

The best contact at our kura to discuss your learner.

SPACPAC Youth awards for Tua and Tavu

Two of our head students won awards at the SPACPAC event on Tuesday 22 September 2026.

2026 haka competition

Congratulations to Raumati, our 2026 winners!

CASS photos: Thursday 22 October 2026

Sports teams, arts and cultural groups, school leaders and other extra-curricular group photos will be taken in term 4.

Chloe Flaminiano wins GirlBoss award

Chloe's sensitive skincare business, Jhislaine NZ, was the top pick at the Canterbury awards.

2027 whānau ambassadors: Applications open!

Want to represent your whānau as an ambassador next year?

2026 Dance Showcase

An incredible celebration of talent, creativity and hard work.

Rolleston College X-Factor 2026

Our finalists took to the stage and delivered an amazing show.

Outward Bound: Scholarships for school leavers

Step outside your comfort zones, build resilience, develop leadership skills, gain confidence, and more!

2027 opportunities for year 13 leavers: AFS gap programmes

Interested in a gap year but don't know where to start?

Save the date: Senior prizegiving

Our senior prizegiving for year 12 and 13 learners is on Thursday 5 November 2026.

University of Otago POPO Pacific scholarships

Supporting Pacific secondary school students as they transition into health sciences tertiary study.

2026 Te Kura Tuarua tutorial schedule

Check out all the available tutorials for senior learners here.

CASS photos: Thursday 22 October 2026

Sports teams, arts and cultural groups, school leaders and other extra-curricular group photos will be taken in term 4.

2026 Rolleston College sports awards: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Tickets are now live!

Full Monty's school holiday golf challenge: 8 October 2026

Play an individual 18-hole tournament and win prizes!

Summer sports expressions of interest

Keen on playing a summer code in term four 2026 and term one 2027?

Foster Park self-build bike park trial

Selwyn District Council is trialling a self-build bike park.

Top of the Pods: Podcasting competition for tamariki in year 5 to 10

GCSN, Christchurch City Libraries, and Plains Media are excited to present Top of the Pods.

Waka Kotahi NZTA SH1 Rolleston Access Improvement update

Work is continuing well on the Rolleston Access Improvements Project, with several pieces of key work now underway.

Selwyn Youth activities: September/October school holidays

Social volleyball, martial arts club, and wipeout waterpark!

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