Academic calendar
School Year 2026 runs Feb 2, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026Relevant now
- School Year 2027
- School Year 2028
Campus language
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Showing 11 of 11 terms
A
- A Blue
- A prestigious award for excellence and high-level representation in school activities.
C
- Clans
- The unique name for the school's house system; students belong to one of six clans (Balmoral, Braemar, Doune, Dunvegan, Glamis, Stirling).
- CSR
- Community Service Representative, a student leadership role focused on service projects.
G
- Gold Blue
- The highest level of 'Blue' award, given for national-level achievement in sports, arts, or culture.
R
- Rangi
- The ubiquitous shorthand name for Rangi Ruru Girls' School.
- Rangi Girl
- A term of identity for current students and alumnae, often associated with the school's values.
S
- SR
- Student Representative, the student elected to sit on the School Board.
- SVA
- Student Volunteer Army, a student-led service organization active within the school.
T
- The Dining Room
- The central dining facility located within the boarding house where all boarders and staff eat.
- The House
- The general term used by students to refer to the boarding school complex and community.
- TK
- Short for Te Koraha, the historic building at the heart of the school which houses senior boarders and administrative offices.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Atawhai
- The multi-purpose centre and chapel used for assemblies and school gatherings.
- boarding_house_dining_room
- Boarding House Dining Room
- Clan Points
- Points earned through participation and competitions that contribute to the annual Clan Shield.
- Family Portal
- The online management system for parents and students to access reports and financial accounts.
- Mana Wahine
- The school's gymnasium and sports centre facility.
- Rangi Life
- The official school mobile app used for daily notices, timetables, and communications.
- Te Koraha
- The iconic historic manor house used for administration and senior boarding.
- The Gibson
- The Gibson Centre, which serves as the school's library, research, and innovation hub.
- The Shop
- The on-campus store where students purchase uniforms, stationery, and school supplies.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026 runs Feb 2, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 11 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.