Rosehill College
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Rosehill College is a co-educational state school located in the Auckland
suburb of Rosehill in Papakura
, New Zealand
. The college was established on February 3, 1970, and is now the largest secondary school in the Papakura District.
Located approximately 45 minutes south of Auckland CBD
, on the southern edge of the Auckland metropolitan area, the college administers students residing on the western side of the Southern Auckland Railway Line
in Papakura
and caters the Rosehill, Pahurehure
, and Opaheke
area as well as students from surrounding rural areas of Franklin District
, Te Hihi, Karaka
, Drury
, Ponga, Runciman
, Ramarama
, Ararimu, Kingseat, Waiau Pa, and Clark's Beach. The campus is also situated near Rosehill Intermediate
.
The college offers all students a comprehensive range of subjects from Year 9 to Year 13, leading to the national qualifications of Sixth Form Certificate, University Bursary and Scholarship, and National Certificate of Educational Achievement
(NCEA) Level 1 - 3.
area was overtaken by Auckland's urban sprawl the school's roll increased exponentially.
The school was officially opened by Mr. A Campbell, who was the mayor of Papakura
at this time, and previously worked as Principal of nearby Papakura High School
.
In October 2003, Mr. Graeme Macann was appointed the head of Rosehill College. Graeme has had extensive experience in the education sector and holds a Masters Degree in History from the University of Canterbury
. Graeme was also head of the New Zealand Post Primary Teachers' Association, as well as being an inaugural member of the NZ Teacher's Council. Mr Gerry Olver is the current head of the chemistry department. Graeme is currently the Auckland
Representative on the NZ Secondary Principal's Council, with Sue Blakely assisting with the management of Rosehill College as Acting Principal.
Academic staff come to Rosehill each day from all over the greater Auckland region
to teach the students. Majority of the teaching staff are from the United Kingdom
, and make the daily commute from as far as Henderson
. The staff are well qualified in various subject areas.
Every student is placed into one of the six houses upon arrival to the college. Each house is managed by a "Head of House", who is a senior staff member and consists of individual tutor classes from Year 9 - 14.
Students also choose two arts subjects, which are half year courses.
Students also choose a language.
Students also choose three subjects of their choice.
They also have to take three optional subjects
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
suburb of Rosehill in Papakura
Papakura
The Papakura District was the name of a local council territory in New Zealand's Auckland Region that existed from 1989 until 2010. The area made up the southernmost part of the Auckland metropolitan area....
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. The college was established on February 3, 1970, and is now the largest secondary school in the Papakura District.
Located approximately 45 minutes south of Auckland CBD
Auckland CBD
The Auckland CBD is the geographical and economic heart of the Auckland metropolitan area. Bounded by several major motorways and by the harbour coastline in the north, it is surrounded further out by mostly suburban areas...
, on the southern edge of the Auckland metropolitan area, the college administers students residing on the western side of the Southern Auckland Railway Line
Southern Line, Auckland
The Southern Line in Auckland, New Zealand is the name given to suburban train services that operate between Britomart and Pukekohe via Newmarket.-Routing:...
in Papakura
Papakura
The Papakura District was the name of a local council territory in New Zealand's Auckland Region that existed from 1989 until 2010. The area made up the southernmost part of the Auckland metropolitan area....
and caters the Rosehill, Pahurehure
Pahurehure
Pahurehure is a suburb of Auckland, in northern New Zealand. Located on the south-eastern shores of the Manukau Harbour, under authority of the Papakura District Council. The suburb makes up the southernmost part of the Auckland metropolitan area.-History:...
, and Opaheke
Opaheke
Opaheke is a suburb of Auckland, in northern New Zealand. Located to the south of the Papakura, and 32 kilometres south of Auckland CBD. Opaheke is under authority of the Papakura District Council. The suburb makes up the southernmost part of the Auckland metropolitan area.-History:Opaheke became...
area as well as students from surrounding rural areas of Franklin District
Franklin District
The territorial authority of Franklin District was abolished on 31 October 2010 and was divided between Auckland Council in the Auckland Region to the north and Waikato and Hauraki districts in the Waikato Region to the south and east. It was administered from the town of Pukekohe...
, Te Hihi, Karaka
Karaka
Karaka may refer to the following:*Karaka , a tree endemic to New Zealand*Karaka, New Zealand, a small town in the North Island, New Zealand*Karaka , a concept in Vedic astrology...
, Drury
Drury
Drury can refer to several things:*Drury, New Zealand*Drury, Flintshire, UK*Drury University, formerly Drury College, Springfield, Missouri*Drury Hotels operator of Drury Inns*Drury Lane, a famous street in the Westend of London...
, Ponga, Runciman
Runciman
Runciman is the name of:*Alexander Runciman, Scottish painter*Bob Runciman, Canadian politician*David Runciman, British political scientist*Hilda Runciman, Viscountess Runciman of Doxford, British Liberal Party politician...
, Ramarama
Ramarama
Ramarama is a small community at the far south of the Auckland Region in New Zealand's North Island, located just to the north of the Bombay Hills ....
, Ararimu, Kingseat, Waiau Pa, and Clark's Beach. The campus is also situated near Rosehill Intermediate
Rosehill Intermediate
Rosehill Intermediate is located in Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand. It is a Year 7-8 school, and participates in many sports in the South Auckland region...
.
The college offers all students a comprehensive range of subjects from Year 9 to Year 13, leading to the national qualifications of Sixth Form Certificate, University Bursary and Scholarship, and National Certificate of Educational Achievement
National Certificate of Educational Achievement
The National Certificate of Educational Achievement is, since 2004, the official secondary school qualification in New Zealand.It has three levels, corresponding to the levels within the National Qualifications Framework, and these are generally studied in each of the three final years of...
(NCEA) Level 1 - 3.
History
When the school opened on Tuesday, February 3, 1970 the population consisted of only 180 students, and 9 teachers. As the PapakuraPapakura
The Papakura District was the name of a local council territory in New Zealand's Auckland Region that existed from 1989 until 2010. The area made up the southernmost part of the Auckland metropolitan area....
area was overtaken by Auckland's urban sprawl the school's roll increased exponentially.
The school was officially opened by Mr. A Campbell, who was the mayor of Papakura
Papakura
The Papakura District was the name of a local council territory in New Zealand's Auckland Region that existed from 1989 until 2010. The area made up the southernmost part of the Auckland metropolitan area....
at this time, and previously worked as Principal of nearby Papakura High School
Papakura High School
Papakura High School is a co-educational state secondary school based in the Auckland suburb of Papakura in New Zealand, catering for students from Year 9 to Year 13....
.
Staff
From 1970 to 1984 Mr. Eric Jerkovich was the founding Principal. Following his retirement, the school was taken over by Mr. Tom Robson, and early in term 1 of 1995 by Mr. Bali Haque.In October 2003, Mr. Graeme Macann was appointed the head of Rosehill College. Graeme has had extensive experience in the education sector and holds a Masters Degree in History from the University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury , New Zealand's second-oldest university, operates its main campus in the suburb of Ilam in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand...
. Graeme was also head of the New Zealand Post Primary Teachers' Association, as well as being an inaugural member of the NZ Teacher's Council. Mr Gerry Olver is the current head of the chemistry department. Graeme is currently the Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
Representative on the NZ Secondary Principal's Council, with Sue Blakely assisting with the management of Rosehill College as Acting Principal.
Academic staff come to Rosehill each day from all over the greater Auckland region
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
to teach the students. Majority of the teaching staff are from the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, and make the daily commute from as far as Henderson
Henderson, New Zealand
Henderson is a major suburb of Auckland, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 13 kilometres to the west of Auckland city centre, and two kilometres to the west of the Whau River, a southwestern arm of the Waitemata Harbour.-Description:...
. The staff are well qualified in various subject areas.
Students
Students from Year 9 - 12 are required to wear regulation uniform. The school has a blue uniform with the red and white logo with polo shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts, jumpers, and blazers. Year 13 students are not required to wear uniform.Houses
Rosehill College is split up into six houses.Every student is placed into one of the six houses upon arrival to the college. Each house is managed by a "Head of House", who is a senior staff member and consists of individual tutor classes from Year 9 - 14.
- Atawhai (Yellow)
- Kahurangi (Blue)
- Manutaki (Purple)
- Pounamu (Green)
- Rangatahi (Black and White)
- Taikura (Red)
Year 9
Year 9 students must take the following subjects- English
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Science
- Physical Education and Health
- Technology
- Reading
Students also choose two arts subjects, which are half year courses.
- Music
- Advanced Music
- Band (full year)
- Drama
- Dance
- Art
- Art Design
Students also choose a language.
- Spanish
- German
- French
- Te Reo Maori
Year 10
In Year 10, students must take the following subjects:- English
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Science
- Physical Education and Health
Students also choose three subjects of their choice.
Year 11
Year 11 must take- English
- Mathematics
- Science
They also have to take three optional subjects
Year 13
There are no compulsory subjects in year 13 and students can choose any 6 subjects, however taking Study (code 13SDY) is highly encouraged for most students, as 6 full subjects is demanding, and is considered overwhelming for all but top students. Study is regarded as a perk of being year 13.Notable alumni
Rosehill College has had some "celebrities" and famous figures on the school roll such as- Keisha Castle-HughesKeisha Castle-HughesKeisha Castle-Hughes is a New Zealand film actress who rose to prominence at the age of eleven when playing Paikea "Pai" Apirana in the 2002 film Whale Rider...
- actress - Rhys Castle-Hughes - actor
- Brandon Field - New Zealand Commonwealth Games athlete
- Rod LousichRod LousichRod Lousich born in 1967 is a New Zealand actor who played the role of Mr. Andrew Hartford, billionaire, on Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive.Lousich was a pupil of Rosehill College in New Zealand in the early 1980s...
- actor - Karen PhillipsKaren PhillipsKaren Anne Phillips , known after marriage as Karen Anne Higgison, was an Australian butterfly and individual medley swimmer of the 1980s, who won the silver medal in the 200 m butterfly at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics....
- New Zealand Commonwealth Games athlete - Kieran ReadKieran ReadKieran Read is a rugby union player for the Crusaders in the Super 14 competition. He plays as a blind-side flanker or No.8, but has the ability and height to play in the lock position...
- All Black