Rosmini College

Rosmini College
Address
36 Dominion Street, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
Coordinates	36°47'28.42"S, 174°45'32.11"E
Information
Type	Integrated single-sex boys secondary (Year 7-13)
Motto	Legis Charitas Plenitudo (Charity Fulfills the Law)
Established	1962
Ministry of Education Institution no.	39
Principal	Tom Gerrard
School roll	919 (2008)
Socio-economic decile	9
Website	www.rosmini.school.nz

Rosmini College is a state integrated Catholic secondary school situated in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand. The school caters to Years 7-13 (Forms 1-7), and currently has a cosmopolitan roll of approximately 919. Rosmini's sister school Carmel College is located nearby.

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 has been the school's principal since 1975, placing him among New Zealand's longest serving school principals.

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.

Prayer

Prayers are a part of daily school life at Rosmini. This generally includes the school prayer:

Lord,

Help us to be school of dignity, integrity and fairness

As we try to live out the maxims of Antonio Rosmini

To desire only, without limits, to please God and be just

To direct our thoughts and actions to the glory of God's church

To accept calmly what God wills for us

Through Christ our Lord

Amen

The school's enrolment policy favours boys from Catholic Primary Schools, although students of other denominations fill the remaining roll space, in accordance with government funding legislation for integrated schools.

Facilities

The school's buildings include a large auditorium, purpose-built music, technology and science blocks, a large main block (containing classrooms, computer labs, administration facilities, staff offices and the school library), and several prefabs. The school also has a gymnasium and extensive sports fields.

A new gymnasium is currently (2008) under construction.

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.

Sports

Sport is an integral part of Rosmini culture, and the school has enjoyed success at regional level in many sports, particularly rugby.

The school has produced five All Blacks - Blair Larsen, Graham Dowd, Liam Barry, Rudi Wulf and Anthony Boric, the latter two of which are in the current (2008) squad. Rosmini has also produced three Black Caps - Martin Snedden, Chris Pringle and Chris Drum. Adrian Blincoe, a Rosmini Old Boy, competed in the 5000m Men's race in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Music and Performing Arts

The College has purpose-built facilities for the teaching of music and performing arts. The school has a large jazz band and choir, in addition to numerous 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 and Oliver.

Notable alumni

• Blair Larsen - Former All Black
• Graham Dowd - Former All Black
• Liam Barry - Former All Black
• Rudi Wulf - Current All Black
• Anthony Boric - Current All Black
• Martin Snedden - Former Black Cap
• Chris Pringle - Former Black Cap
• Chris Drum - Former Black Cap
• Adrian Blincoe - New Zealand middle distance running representative
• John Thornley - Holds the record for the most New Zealand Irish Dancing Championships won
• David Kosoof - Current Black Stick