Media elease 25 October 2016
Feminist or not? by Anna Bruce Yr 12
Student Magazine First for Girls’ School
Rangi Ruru Girls’ School will next Monday, launch its first magazine written, edited and designed solely by its
students.
Inspired by the school motto, Whaia to te Rangi (Wide Sky Shelter), the 144 page magazine is called SHELTER and takes the best of our student voice, reflecting the diverse thinking and content created by girls from all levels
of the school.
Drawing from the Rangi Ruru values, the first issue, named the Respect Edition, explores treatment of others, expression of thought, interactions and how respect can be more widely applied.
The concept of student generated magazines isn’t a new one, however, in recent years these publications have declined
dramatically to the point where it is believed that Rangi Ruru will now be the only school in the country to produce a
magazine solely directed by its students.
The school’s Head of Media Students, Jude Morgan says this is not only due to the cost but also to the introduction of
digital and social media.
“In recent years print media hasn’t been popular with students as we all move to an online word. But what we are seeing
now is a regeneration of traditional and print media and demand for high quality publications that people can spend time
reading and actually disconnecting from digital devices,” said Ms Morgan.
Jude Morgan says that SHELTER is unique in that it nurtures and celebrates the diverse talents of the school community, driven by the students
themselves.
“We’re really committed to promoting student voice, critical thinking and creativity through excellence in all forms of
visual communication and design. It was really important to us that SHELTER has engaging and relevant content supported by extremely high production values. Essentially we wanted to produce a
publication that would be coffee table worthy, with unique, outstanding content – a real collector’s item,” said Ms
Morgan.
Editor, Mollie Carruthers (Year 13) says she jumped at the chance to work on the project because it gives a voice to
students who might not otherwise have the confidence to express themselves publicly.
“Being a quiet person myself I’m proud to be a part of something that is “right up my alley”, in the sense it isn’t
about being a certain personality or a public speaker, says Mollie. “A strong voice is not always one that is loud.”
“We’re really proud of this first edition and are excited to share the magazine with the school’s current community and
alumnae and in fact anyone who has an interest in girls’ education, art, design and expression,” adds Mollie.
Event details
Monday 31 October 2016
5.00 – 6.00pm
Gibson Centre
Rangi Ruru Girls’ School
Guests will also have the opportunity to preview the One Day Art Display from6.00-7.30pm. This is an exhibition of
Visual Arts students’ work from all levels of the school. Student photography, printmaking, painting, design, film and
print work will be displayed in the Art and Technology classrooms. It will then be open to the public on Tuesday 1
November from 8.00am - 5.00pm.
SHELTER will be available for sale at the launch for $17.50 or fromwww.rangiruru.school.nz/store
SHELTER is an annual print magazine produced by Rangi Ruru students.
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