A pioneer in education

Press, 27 September 1988, Page 34

A pioneer in education

Rangi Ruru has a proud history of pioneering in education. Since the school was established in 1889 the staff have been keen to broaden the curriculum and try out new approaches to education, says the school’s principle, Mrs Raywyn Ramage. “This tradition remains strong. In the 1970 s Rangi Ruru developed integrated programmes with a broad approach to study

and new methods of research and a wider range of resources. In the 1980 s we have continued to develop new programmes, new teaching methods, new patterns of student leadership and school management,” she said. Twenty-seven subjects are offered to sixth formers and a wide range including theatre studies and management studies to form seven. Seventh form courses have had

official recognition since 1985, the only school in New Zealand to do so. Courses established in the last two years include horticulture, technical drawing, sports education, sports management and alternative courses in mathematics and English for sixth and seventh formers. Next year’s opening of the design technology workshop will enable the girls to focus on design

that comes from the technical drawing, art and textile departments. “The philosophy of encouraging individual initiative and management opportunities leads to senior girls who are a pleasure to work with, the school,” says Mrs Ramage.