Past Generosity
A History of Giving at Rangi Ruru
From the time the Gibson sisters founded Rangi Ruru in 1889, the school has fostered a generosity of spirit and love that has led many in the school community to offer support to enable others to enjoy the opportunities the school provides.
Without this history of extraordinary giving Rangi Ruru would not have the wonderful facilities and the inspirational quality of teaching and learning that enriches our students today.
When the school moved from Webb Street to its present site in 1923, the parents organised a fair to raise funds for new tennis courts. Since that time, parents, old girls and friends have continued to raise funds for the school so our Wide Sky Vision for excellence can be realized.
Rangi Ruru has a proud history of giving and innovation. We aim to build on the contributions of past generations as we move into the future.
| 1923 | Parents held a fair to raise funds for new tennis courts |
| 1936 | The original swimming pool was built with funds donated by the Old Girls' Association |
| 1947 | The new science block was opened |
| 1955 | Baird Wing (the Long Corridor) was built |
| 1963 | Fergusson Wing was opened |
| 1966 | Wilson Hall and the Gibson Memorial Library were built |
| 1976 | The J L Kerr Gymnasium was developed |
| 1978 | The new science block and the Dodds Common Room were built. |
| 1980 | Fergusson Wing was redeveloped |
| 1986 | The relocation of St Andrew's Church to Rangi Ruru, funded by a generous benefactor |
| 1987 | The new English Block, Drama Theatre and Music Suite were opened, with over $1 million contributed by the school community |
| 1992 | A Fitness Centre opened following a generous contribution from PTA |
| 1992 | The new Gibson Library was opened on Founders' Day |
| 1993 | Computer technology suites were completed with major funding from PTA |
| 1995 | Rangi Ruru Trust was established |
| 1998 | The Arts and Technology Building opened |
| 1999 | All weather sports surface completed with lighting funded by Hockey parents |
| 2002 | New boarding facilities were opened |
| 2002 | Rangi Ruru Trust exceeds $1 million in capital funding |
| 2003 | Te Koraha was renovated for administration |
| 2004 | The science laboratories were redeveloped |
| 2004 | The Learning Centre opened |
| 2006 | New Old Girls' Association Swimming Pool opened |
| 2006 | Two courts for tennis, netball and physical education completed with significant contributions from the PTA and a major donor |
