Rosmini College
| Rosmini College | |
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36 Dominion Street , 0622 | |
| Coordinates | 36°47′32.71″S 174°45′36.40″E / 36.7924194°S 174.7601111°ECoordinates: 36°47′32.71″S 174°45′36.40″E / 36.7924194°S 174.7601111°E |
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| Type | State-integrated secondary |
| Motto | Legis Charitas Plenitudo (Charity Fulfills the Law) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1962; 59 years ago |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 39 |
| Principal | Nixon Cooper |
| Gender | Boys |
| School roll | 1062[1] (March 2021) |
| Socio-economic decile | 9Q[2] |
| Website | rosmini.school.nz |
Rosmini College is a state integrated Catholic secondary school for boys, situated in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand. The school caters to Years 7-13 (Forms 1-7), and currently has a roll of approximately 1097.
Founded in 1962 by Father Catcheside, the school was named after Antonio Rosmini, founder of the Institute of Charity. The school's motto is Legis Charitas Plenitudo, translated as 'Charity Fulfills the Law', or sometimes translated as 'Love Fulfills the Law'. Tom Gerrard was the school's principal from 1976 until 2014,[3] making him New Zealand's longest serving principal.[4]
Catholic Character[]
The school's curriculum mirrors that of state schools, apart from the addition of Religious Education classes, and its associated Prayers, Retreats, and Masses. These religious activities and the promotion of Christian values constitute the school's Catholic character. The school's enrolment policy favours boys from Catholic primary schools, although students of other denominations fill the remaining space on the roll, in accordance with government funding legislation for integrated schools.[citation needed]
Facilities[]
The school's buildings include the Tindall Auditorium and school chapel, a purpose-built music block, the Maire Technology Block, the Sormany Science Centre, main block (containing classrooms, computer labs, administration facilities, staff offices, and the school library), and several prefabs. The school also has two gymnasiums as well as extensive sports fields and courts.
A new gymnasium is the most recent facility. The gym was formally opened in July 2009 by Bishop Pat Dunn, and was named the Tom Gerrard Gymnasium.[4]
Academic[]
New Zealand's national secondary qualification, the National Certificate of Educational Achievement, is offered to all Year 11-13 students. In 2007 the school obtained pass rates of 83%, 86%, and 81% in Years 11, 12, and 13 respectively, figures well above the national average.[citation needed]
Sports[]
Sport is an integral part of Rosmini life, and the school has enjoyed success at regional level in many sports, particularly rugby. The College's Senior basketball team won a New Zealand National Secondary Schools title in 2011, 2017 and 2018. In 1980, the College's Senior football team won the National Secondary Schools Football Championship.[citation needed]
Music and Performing Arts[]
The College has purpose-built facilities for the teaching of music and performing arts. The school has a small jazz band and choir, in addition to solo performers and rock bands. The school also holds drama productions with sister school Carmel College, the most recent of which were Grease, Jesus Christ Superstar, Oliver, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In 2017 the school put on a performance of Bugsy Malone in conjunction with Carmel College. Students of the College also formed the seminal New Zealand rock band, the Screaming Meemees.
Notable alumni[]
- Gareth Anscombe - former Chiefs, Auckland, and New Zealand Secondary Schools rugby representative. He is currently playing for Ospreys in the Pro14, and for Wales at international level.
- Liam Barry - former All Black
- Adrian Blincoe - New Zealand middle distance running representative
- Anthony Boric - Professional Rugby union player; former All Black
- Martin Brill - Olympic fencing representative
- Graham Dowd - former All Black
- Chris Drum - former Black Cap
- David Kosoof - former Black Stick
- Blair Larsen - former All Black
- Moses Mackay - Music, Performing Arts and Opera Star, bass/baritone of trio Sol3 Mio
- Mark Mitchell - Member of Parliament for Rodney (2011–present)
- Taine Murray - New Zealand basketball player currently with the Virginia Cavaliers
- John O'Sullivan - New Zealand rugby league international
- Chris Pringle - former Black Cap
- Tony Scheirlinck - former All White
- Members of the Screaming Meemees (Tony Drumm, Lawrence "Yoh" Landwer-Johan, Peter van der Fluit, Michael O'Neill)
- Martin Snedden - former Black Cap, sports administrator, 2011 Rugby World Cup CEO
- Scott Talbot-Cameron, swimmer and coach[5]
- Rudi Wulf - former All Black
Notes[]
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ "33 years at the top". Rosmini News. March 2009. p. 3.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Coddington, Sarah (4 August 2009). "Rosmini College bestows new honour on principal". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
- ^ "Swimming to Success" (PDF). Sursum Corda. Summer 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 April 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- Boys' schools in New Zealand
- Educational institutions established in 1961
- North Shore, New Zealand
- Catholic secondary schools in Auckland
- 1961 establishments in New Zealand