Week 10

Dear Parents, Caregivers and School Community, kia ora koutou.

By the time you read this, our team of students and staff from Rangiora New Life School will have started their 12 day Cambodia Mission Trip.

Our journey will take us to a number of different places and communities. The team will spend time in Phnom Penh and travelling to the Killing Fields, where we will learn more about Cambodia’s tragic history and pray for the people and nation.

During the following days, the team will visit local markets and communities, including spending time with people in Takeo Province and Kampong Speu Province. Part of the trip will involve visiting local slum communities, where the students will have the opportunity to meet people, develop relationships and see some of the challenges faced by families living in these areas.

The team will then travel to Kampong Thom, before continuing on to Siem Reap. While in Siem Reap, the students will visit a local school and have the opportunity to interact with students and staff. The trip will also include a visit to Angkor Wat, one of Cambodia’s most significant historical and cultural sites, as well as time in the local night markets.

Throughout the trip, we are encouraging our students to look beyond simply seeing different places and experiencing a different culture. Our prayer is that they will develop a deeper understanding of the people they meet and see opportunities to demonstrate Christ’s love through their words, actions and relationships.

Ngā manaakitanga,
Stuart Masterton
Associate Principal

Christ at the Centre | Culture of Excellence | Partnering with Parents and Whānau

Who to contact

• Absences and attendance [email protected] or 03 313 6332
• Change of details [email protected] or 03 313 6332
• Buses Sheryl Band, Term 3 Bus Controller: [email protected]
• Attendance Dues Sharon: [email protected]
• Camps, workbooks, sports Glenda: [email protected]

For more on upcoming events, visit the Parent Portal or download the 2026 School Calendar below.

“When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.”

Proverbs 21:15

“To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.”

Proverbs 21:3

“Justice, and only justice, you shall follow, that you may live…”

Deuteronomy 16:20

Reading together in Room 8, including Lachie sharing White Fang by Jack London, a classic.

A fascinating Project Jonah whale experience, an immiscibility experiment (oil and vinegar do not mix!), Phoebe’s book share and Buddy Time.

Our students performing at the St Joseph’s Cultural Festival on 4 September 2026.

Dress-ups, glow sticks and big smiles at the primary disco.

Highlights from our primary assemblies on 4, 11 and 18 September.

Congratulations to our Year 3 and 4 Service Challenge certificate recipients:

• Room 6 Arden, Sprout
• Room 5 Myles, Seed and Sprout
• Room 5 Pierre, Service Legend and Seed

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.”

Mark 10:45

The Year 12 PE class did Bungee Fit at Parakiore for their assessment. They absolutely loved it, were challenged outside of their comfort zone but embraced it all and represented the school extremely well.

Our Year 10 students have also been rehearsing a melodrama performance for next term.

Come along and celebrate our students’ creativity, skills and achievements, with Year 7 to 13 work on display across design and visual communication, built materials, digital technologies and food technology.

SISS Equestrian Championships

Congratulations to Delia Mclean and Sophia Parker, who represented our school at the SISS Equestrian Championships event alongside around 900 riders.

Both girls worked hard across the various events. Delia achieved a personal best in her dressage score, while Sophia was awarded a Horsemanship Prize.

The weather proved challenging, with rain pouring down during the CTR (Competitive Trail Ride), but both girls showed great determination to complete the 10km trek with smiles right through to the finish line.

Throughout the event, the girls supported and encouraged each other and represented our school with a positive attitude. Congratulations, Delia and Sophia, on a fantastic effort.

Girls on the Green

Calling all girls under 18, come give golf a go! Join Canterbury Golf and Russley Golf Club on Tuesday 29 September at 12pm for an afternoon of good vibes, good chips, and a whole lot of fun out on the course. No experience needed, just bring your energy.

Make a difference: become a homestay family. Welcome an international student and become part of their journey. By hosting an international student, you’ll gain a new family member, share cultural experiences and create memories that last a lifetime.

Why host?

• Build lifelong friendships and share different cultures.
• Enrich your family life with new experiences and perspectives.
• Make a difference in a young person’s life and their future.
• Good remuneration offered, with short and long-term options available.

For more information, please contact [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!

Our NCEA Student FAQ for 2026 covers assessment and grades, attendance, deadlines and extensions, results and records, pathways, exams, and authenticity and AI. Click a page to read it full size.

RNLS uniforms are available from NZ Uniforms. Shop online at rnls.nzuniforms.com, or see nzuniforms.com for store details and payment options.

PTA coffee is available from 8.15am. See the Coffee Cupboard menu below.

The PTA is a small but dedicated group of parents and teachers who gather in Week Four of each term to prayerfully consider and discuss funding requests. Each term, teachers submit requests for specific resources that directly support the needs and wellbeing of our students.

Through our fundraising efforts, we seek to bless and encourage our valued teachers as they faithfully serve and invest in the lives of our young people. It is a privilege to partner together in this way, working as a community to strengthen the work God is doing within our school.

• Keep your details up to date. If your emails, caregiver details, address, phone numbers or circumstances have changed, please let the office know asap: [email protected] or 03 313 6332.
• Absence texts. Any attendance related queries should be sent to [email protected]. Thank you to our parents who respond to our absence texts every morning. If we don’t hear from you by text, we will follow up with a phone call approx. 30 minutes later.
• Student access. The school opens for student access from 8.30am and not beforehand, please. A duty teacher supervises the Denchs Road netball court area from 8.30am to 8.50am (prior to class entry).
• Student medication. For the safety and wellbeing of all students, any medication required during the school day, including paracetamol, must be handed in to the school office for secure storage. This ensures that medication is administered appropriately, reduces the risk of misuse, and enables accurate record keeping, in accordance with the school’s health and safety procedures.
• Period products. Thanks to the Ministry of Education’s access to period products initiative, RNLS has a supply of FREE period products for young people, available from the school office as well as from Mrs Hopkins and Mrs Band.
• Cups and trophies. Please return your 2025 Cup and/or Trophy to the office so they can be prepared and showcased for the upcoming prizegivings.

Board of Trustees

The Board meets at 7pm in RNLS Room 21. Remaining 2026 dates: 14 October, 4 November and 2 December. Agendas and minutes are on our School Board page.

Policies and procedures

RNLS Policies and Procedures, including our Complaints Process, are on rnls.schooldocs.co.nz (user name: RNLS, password: seek).

Parent Prayer Meeting

The Parent Prayer Meeting started on Monday 16 February, at 9am in the Star Room at the Church.

Youth Group

Gateway Life Church has recommenced Youth Group, every second Friday night, 7–9pm for ages 12–18. All young people are welcome! More information: Sharon Eloff, 021 030 4781.

From our community

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Gateway Stadium and Events Centre

For public bookings outside school hours, contact [email protected].

Athlete’s Foot school rewards

Nominate Rangiora New Life School when you buy shoes at our Northlands Athlete’s Foot store, and the school earns $15 of sports equipment or $10 cash for every pair. Open to RNLS staff, students and their families.

October holiday programme

Kidsbase is running an October holiday programme at Southbrook School, 26 Marshall Street, Rangiora. Book at kidsbase.aimyplus.com, call 027 687 0001 or 027 239 7690, or email [email protected]. WINZ subsidies available.

Our Skool Loop sponsors

Thank you to the businesses below for sponsoring our school app. To download it, search ‘Skool Loop’ in Google Play or the App Store and choose our school. To advertise on the app, email [email protected].

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Call Glenda at the school office on (03) 313 6332 ($50 + GST per term). Click an advert below to view it full size.