Rosehill College
Rosehill College is a school which has high expectations of students and achieves correspondingly high results.
Our focus is on academic achievement across the very broad range of subjects we offer. We are interested primarily in student learning and in ensuring that the College provides an environment for personal excellence.
It is our view that every student who walks through our gates has the capacity to succeed, in the context of their abilities and skills.
Learning, of course, takes place well beyond the classroom. This is why the College has an extensive and impressive range of programmes and activities designed to develop and extend cultural, sporting and leadership abilities and potential. Some of these activities are described in this prospectus.
The key features of our success and our mission as a College are:
The Curriculum
As a large, progressive and innovative College we offer a comprehensive curriculum well beyond the reach of most other New Zealand schools. The range of subjects and qualifications available provide a wide choice to students. A brief outline is provided in this prospectus. More details about the curriculum are provided on our web page at www.rosehill-college.co.nz.
The Facilities 
The college is well-resourced and modern. In the past four to five years a huge programme of development has occurred. This has meant that we work in many new/refurbished buildings - including technology, music, drama, art, science labs, canteen, and e-learning rooms.
The Board has invested heavily in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) facilities. ICT is becoming well integrated into teaching programmes, we invested in 25 data projectors in 2008 to help this happen. The BOT built a new Sports Centre in 2008. An extension to our Library, a new Centre for International Students and an upgrade of our administration area were completed during 2007. Property upgrades in 2008-2009 included a substantial Performing Arts Centre and a Whanau Centre is about to be built.
Pastoral Care
Rosehill College is committed to providing a safe learning environment for students to learn in. Our Pastoral Care team of two councillors, RTLB, Kaimanaaki and nurse provide expert advice and guidance to students and families. The College is committed to the principles of restorative justice.
The Teaching Staff
Selection of staff is the most important task of the Principal and the Board. The College attracts quality applicants for positions because of its national profile and because it provides, and funds, extensive professional development and training opportunities for teachers on an ongoing basis.
A Commitment to Individual Students
Our house structure is fundamental to the way students and staff operate. Students are placed in one of six Houses for the duration of their time at the College. Each House has approximately 320 students and 13 tutor group teachers in it.
Each House is lead by a Head of House who is a senior member of staff. The Head of House, in association with the tutor group teachers and four student leaders, has prime responsibility for each individual student in the House. It is through this “schools within a school” approach in conjunction with our Pastoral Care Team that ensures that each and every student receives personal care and attention.
Graeme Macann
Principal