With no word of a lie, Rangitoto’s 2018 dance showcase, The Greatest Show, was the greatest show the College has ever seen!
Approximately 200 students from all year levels were involved, performing at the Bruce Mason Theatre on Tuesday 31 July. With a split course at Level 3 and the inclusion of our Year 9 cohort, this was not only the College’s best dance showcase but also the biggest yet. Over 800 audience members attend and many commented on the spectacular costuming, choreography and professionalism of our students.
Gold for Josh Armit at Youth Sailing Worlds
Josh Armit has brought home gold for New Zealand at the Youth Sailing World Championship. The competition is for selected sailors aged 19 and under and was held in in Corpus Christi, USA.
Josh was a strong medal contender throughout the competition, consistently finishing in the top six in a fleet of 58. Josh finished the championship in dominant fashion, going into his final race with a seven-point lead and a guaranteed first place finish.
Heading into Youth Worlds, Josh was aiming for a podium finish although he knew the competition would be strong. He says: “I knew the competition would be tough, but the toughest competition is yourself.”
Josh’s win ends a five-year gold medal drought for New Zealand at Youth World Championships, and is the first time in eight years that a Kiwi has won the dinghy class. Josh is proud to join other notable Kiwis who have won gold at Youth Worlds, including America's Cup skippers Chris Dickson, Russell Coutts and Dean Barker. "It's great to be able to have my name beside those guys.”
Summit Academy
Rangitoto’s Summit Academy recognises selected alumni for their leadership, excellence in their field and contribution to society. Four exceptional alumni were honoured this year at an awards evening on Saturday 28 July. Professor Richard Bedford was recognised for his valuable contributions to the field of geography and Louise Upston MP was recognised for her service to New Zealand in Parliament. Ironman Terenzo Bozzone and Amalia Hall, an internationally renowned violinist, were honoured for their achievements in triathlon and music respectively. Amalia Hall treated attendees to two captivating performances, accompanied by talented music teacher Nicholas Forbes and the Rangitoto Chamber Orchestra.
Mid Bays Kāhui Ako Festival
The Mid Bays Kāhui Ako Music Festival took place from Monday 30 July to Thursday 2 August. Over 700 students from our seven Mid Bays Kāhui Ako schools collaborated in workshops over the four days with expert teachers and specialists covering all disciplines of the performing arts: dance, drama and music. The range of groups spanned everything from ukulele, wind, string and symphony orchestras, to choirs, rock and jazz bands, dance and musical theatre. The four-day festival culminated in an evening performance at Rangitoto College with students performing to a packed house.
The Mid Bays Kāhui Ako schools are Browns Bay School, Campbells Bay School, Mairangi Bay School, Murrays Bay School, Pinehill School, Murrays Bay Intermediate and Rangitoto College.
