Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Sotutu.
This is a full-year skills-based subject focused on developing rugby skills and abilities for those students who have been identified as having talent in this sport.
Course content will develop existing skills and knowledge and provide an opportunity for students to engage in practical and theory sessions covering rules, nutrition, fitness, skill acquisition, and game analysis.
Entry to this course is by trial and invitation.
How to apply for this programme:
1. Select all your option subjects and Core Subject Programme first.
2. After selecting Rugby Academy, click on Request Exemption and tell us why you would like to apply for this course.
3. All applicants for the Rugby Academy will be contacted by the school and informed of their acceptance or not.
4. Successful applicants will be placed in the Rugby Academy in place of either Languages,Technology or Expressive Arts depending on the timetable.
Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.