Rosmini College
| Rosmini College | |
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| Address | |
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36 Dominion Street, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Coordinates | 36°47′32.71″S 174°45′36.40″E / 36.7924194°S 174.7601111°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[1] |
| 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.
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, making him New Zealand's longest serving principal[2].
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 a 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 the Tindall Auditorium and school chapel, a purpose-built music block, the Maire Technology Block, the Sormany Science Centre, a large 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<ref="longest_serving_principal">.
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 life, 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. 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, prominent sports administrator.
- 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