The following page is set to supply you with information for starting (back) in 2026! If you have any further questions please contact the school.
All Rangiora New Life School buses start their 2026 service on Thursday 29 January 2026, as per 2025 schedule. If you wish to discuss any school transport related issues, please contact Stephen Walters, who is the school bus controller.
Primary (Years 0-8) stationery list
Secondary (Years 9-13) stationery list
BYOD requirements and information is available here.
As some of the recommended laptops are out of stock at PBTech, we can also suggest the following devices:
ASUS Vivobook 14 &
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3
RNLS enrolments have closed for 2026 due to being at capacity, applications for placement on the waiting list, for subsequent years are accepted. Some spaces available in Secondary for Christian Families, applications may be made using the application form by clicking here.
Please see Uniform Booklet by clicking here. Secondhand uniform via Hope Op Shop at Rangiora Baptist Church (111 East Belt, Rangiora), Monday-Friday 9-4pm.
Rangiora New Life School office and teaching staff will return to school the week Monday 26 January 2026. It is unlikely phone calls and emails will be responded to before this date. Click here for our contact information.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Teacher Only Day | Monday 26 January 2026 |
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Year 11–13 Course Confirmation
Changes only. Peer Support Training. International Students Orientation Day. |
Tuesday 27 January 2026 |
| Teacher Only Day | Wednesday 28 January 2026 |
|
Whole School Commences
Whole school in uniform 8:50AM–3:10PM. Mihi Whakatau welcome 9:00–9:30AM in Events Centre. |
Thursday 29 January 2026 |
| Regular School Day | Friday 30 January 2026 |
| School Closed — Waitangi Day | Friday 6 February 2026 |
| Year 9 Camp | Wednesday 11 February 2026 to Thursday 12 February 2026 |
| PhotoLife — School Photos | Tuesday 3 March 2026 and Wednesday 4 March 2026 |
| Student, Teacher, Parent Conferences No school |
Friday 20 March 2026 |
| Term | Date |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 29 January 2026 to Thursday 2 April 2026 |
| School Closed — Waitangi Day | Friday 6 February 2026 |
| Term 2 | Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 3 July 2026 |
| School Closed — ANZAC Day Observed | Monday 27 April 2026 |
| Teacher Only Day | Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| School Closed — King’s Birthday | Monday 1 June 2026 |
| Term 3 | Monday 20 July 2026 to Friday 25 September 2026 |
| Student, Parent, Teacher Conferences No school |
Monday 24 August 2026 |
| Term 4 | Monday 12 October 2026 to Monday 14 December 2026 |
| School Closed — Labour Day | Monday 26 October 2026 |
| NZQA Exams | Tuesday 3 November 2026 to Tuesday 1 December 2026 |
| Teacher Only Day | Thursday 12 November 2026 |
| School Closed — Canterbury Anniversary Day | Friday 13 November 2026 |
| Senior Prizegiving (Years 11–13) | Friday 4 December 2026 (tbc) |
| Yrs 9 & 10 Prizegiving | Thursday 10 December 2026 |
| Yrs 0–8 Prizegiving | Friday 11 December 2026 |
| End of Term 4 School closes at 2:00PM |
Monday 14 December 2026 |