Friday 5 December 2025
Prize-giving Friday 5 December 2025
Order of Events
Big Band
From 12pm (before ceremony) Photo montage
Processional
Kapa Haka Ropu
Mihi
Keri Campbell Head of Department – Te Reo Māori & Indigenous Studies
E te Atua Tapu
Lyrics on screen and page 3 of this programme
Prefect Welcome
Ihaka Cate – Head Prefect Aaron Kwak – Deputy Head Prefect
National Anthem
Lyrics on screen and page 4 of this programme
Board Chair’s Address
Jeremy Johnson KSM
Years 9, 10, & 11 Prizes
Presented by Headmaster Joe Eccleton
Musical Item
‘Zebrano’ by Andrew Neu Christ’s College Big Band
Junior Special Prizes
Presented by Headmaster Joe Eccleton
Order of Events
Headmaster’s Address
Joe Eccleton
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Year 11 Diploma
Presented by Headmaster Joe Eccleton
Musical Item
‘Allegro con Brio – Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 1, No. 3’ by Ludwig van Beethoven Lucas Zhong – Violin Joshua Padayachee – Cello Edmund Zhang – Piano
Year 12 Prizes
Presented by Headmaster Joe Eccleton
Head Prefect
Ihaka Cate Handing over of the korowai and Head Prefect’s badge to Joshua Shannahan, Head Prefect 2026
Musical Item
‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra Samuel Belcher
Year 13 Prizes
Presented by Headmaster Joe Eccleton
Senior Special Prizes
Presented by Headmaster Joe Eccleton
Prayer
The Reverend Canon Cameron Pickering
Blessing
The Right Reverend Dr Peter Carrell, Bishop of Christchurch
Recession
‘ Miles For Anything’ By 5 on Air
E te Atua Tapu
E te atua tapu Ko koe te mana, teihi Ko koe te mauri, te ora Ko koe te kai whakaora Korōria ki a koe, Korōria ki a koe.
E te atua tapu Ko koe te maramatanga Ko koe te poutokomanawa
Ko koe te kai hohou I te rongo Korōria ki a koe, Korōria ki a koe.
E te atua, whakaronga mai rā, Ki tō matou inoi aue E te atua, arahina mai rā, Kia whai matou, I te huarahi tika aue. I te huarahi tika aue. E te atua tapu...
National Anthem
E Ihowā Atua, O ngā iwi mātou rā, Āta whakarangona; Me aroha noa. Kia hua ko te pai; Kia tau tō atawhai; Manaakitia mai Aotearoa.
God of Nations at Thy feet, In the bonds of love we meet, Hear our voices, we entreat, God defend our free land. Guard Pacific’s triple star From the shafts of strife and war, Make her praises heard afar, God defend New Zealand.
Prize Winners
At the conclusion of Prize-giving, could all prize winners please return their cups and trophies to the photography area of the Town Hall.
Year 13 Parents and Leavers
Immediately after Prize-giving concludes, please make your way promptly to College for the Leavers’ Service being held in the Chapel.
Acknowledgement of Prizes
Ali Grigg Prize for all-round excellence in the Christ’s College Diploma To be awarded to the student who has shown a Gold level of Academic Engagement and demonstrated a commitment to the ethos of Ngā Miha Mātauranga. The recipient may not be the top academic student, but must have demonstrated a growth mindset to learning and endeavoured to achieve at their best. AK & DF Hancock Prize for the Head Treble Legacy of Ruby Elsie Hancock in memory of her sons, Albert Keith Hancock (3652) and Desmond Field Hancock (4164). Both killed in action in World War II.
Andrew K Allison Prize for Instrumental Music Given by the Allison Family in memory of Andrew K Allison (5006).
Barnett Prizes for Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics and Physics Gift of Sir Louis Barnett in memory of Ralph Fulton Barnett (2306). Killed in action World War I.
Charles Upham Award for Character These awards celebrate character strengths in action in the classroom, around the school, and in the community. Up to two awards are made in each year group. They are named after College Old Boy Charles Upham, who was awarded the Victoria Cross and Bar during World War II. Charles Upham is recognised for his strengths of humility, courage, perseverance and leadership.
Denham Memorial Prize for English Composition Given by the family of Conrad Nelder Denham (1630).
John H Atkinson Prize for History Given by Mrs MLY Atkinson in memory of her husband, John Henry Atkinson (3254).
The Neave Prizes for French and Spoken French Given by Adelaide Neave in memory of Kenelm Neave (1373).
Lalomanu Bowl Established in 2023, this award is to recognise and celebrate a student of Pasifika descent who has shown strength in character and leadership within our school community.
Le Cren Prizes for Geography and Science A legacy from Leslie Jaumaud Le Cren (2938).
Lesley Anderson-McKenna Award for Perseverance and Endeavour Named for Lesley Anderson-McKenna, who started teaching at Christ’s College in 1982 and was Head of Learning Support from 2005 until her retirement in 2022. This award recognises the perseverance and endeavour of a student who has consistently overcome challenges to achieve their own personal best in their learning.
Acknowledgement of Prizes
Major Rattray Prizes for English Literature and Debating A legacy from Major Neil Aylmer Rattray (2462).
NJ Lidstone Cup for Junior Sportsman epitomising the College Virtues Named for Nicholas Lidstone (14846), this award recognises students who embody the school’s virtues in the realm of sports. The award seeks to inspire a culture of integrity, respect, and dedication within the sporting community, reflecting the spirit of Nicholas Lidstone and the school’s commitment to excellence in both sport and character. Sedley Wells Prize for Music From the estate of Sedley George Wells, whose sons, David Malcolm Wells (6472), Richard Sedley Wells (5630), and Murray Charles Wells (5904), were at College. Tancred Prizes for History and English Given by Mrs Georgiana Tancred in memory of her husband, the Hon. Henry John Tancred, Fellow of Christ’s College (1856–1884) and Hulsean-Chichele Professor of Modern History in the Upper Department. Tane Rore Taonga Established by the 2022 parent rōpū and supported by our whānau whānui to recognise junior leadership in kapa haka. Te Whakaihi Taonga Established by the 2022 parent rōpū and supported by our whānau whānui to recognise outstanding leadership and contribution to Māoritanga at Te Kura o te Karaiti.
Tom Cooper Memorial Prizes for Debating, Public Speaking, and Reading Given by Colonel and Mrs C Cooper in memory of Charles Thomas Cooper (2784).
Tyndale Prize for Religious Education Gift of RJS Harman (Fellow 1868–1897). The prize recognises (through a collateral descent) William Tyndale, reformer and translator of the Bible. ZW Gallagher Cup for Senior Sportsman epitomising the College Virtues Named for Zach Gallagher (14822), this award recognises students who embody the school’s virtues in the realm of sports. The award seeks to inspire a culture of integrity, respect, and dedication within the sporting community, reflecting the spirit of Zach Gallagher and the school’scommitment to excellence in both sport and character.
Congratulations to all of our 2025 prize winners
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