will face as we approach our 175th celebration in 2025 and beyond is the juxtaposition of two significant ‘AIs’: the emerging reality of artificial intelligence and, because we are a part of Christ’s College – our Anglican identity. You are fortunate to experience an education rooted in the virtues of compassion, empathy, justice, and love. Your Anglican education has formed in you an Anglican identity which instils a sense of community, encouraging you to embrace diversity and work towards an inclusive and socially just society. It has taught you, and continues to teach you, the value of human connection and to acknowledge your spiritual self. However, we live in a world where the other AI, artificial intelligence, is becoming increasingly prevalent, and for us all – colleagues, parents, or students – this will create a unique set of challenges. Artificial intelligence will potentially revolutionise various aspects of our lives, especially how we educate ourselves and others. It offers immense opportunities for progress and innovation, but it also raises ethical and moral dilemmas that demand our thoughtful, intentional attention. The new test of who we are and how we will be human will be our choices when both AIs are giving us advice. Something to contemplate, I hope, over the break ahead. With every best wish to you all for the remainder of the year, I trust Christmas brings you great joy and some reflection on the true founder of our school. Noˉ reira, te¯na¯ koutou, te¯na¯ koutou, te¯na¯ tatou katoa. Garth Wynne Executive Principal
In the early years, it was through roles as an English teacher, Master- in-Charge of Library and rowing, as a boarding tutor, Assistant Head of Department and inaugural Housemaster of Somes House that Rob’s circle of influence was felt. Later, he managed our 2nd XV and was forever ‘secretly’ the Teacher-in- Charge of Fencing. As Deputy Principal since 2004, Rob has been steadfast through the winds of change, supporting and guiding staff and students while weathering the storms of social media, the Canterbury earthquakes, and the unprecedented challenges brought forth by the Covid-19 pandemic. In these matters, he has managed all aspects of student care and discipline, always keeping the boys at the centre of his decision-making. In recent years, Rob has led the embracing of the IDEALS of Round Square’s international network of schools and all matters associated with Child Protection. This year, he received an award from Independent Schools of New Zealand for influencing culture through leadership. Rob has acted as Headmaster three times and, through all his work, he
has led with passion, adaptability, and resilience and, inspirationally to all here, not shown a single sign of ageing. Befitting his significant contribution, Rob will have the final word today. Now we wish him and his wife, Shelley, all the best for their retirement. College will not be the same without ‘RAD’, a leader, scholar, gentleman, colleague, and friend. College concludes 2023 in good heart and with its highest-ever enrolment commencing in 2024 with more than 730 students. This reflects confidence within our community and the focus of the Executive, staff, and Board on our strategic themes of Motivation, Philanthropy, Sustainability, and Connection. Next year, we will continue to enhance our programmes across the academic, co-curricular, pastoral, and spiritual areas of our work while maintaining an average class size of 20 across all year groups. We will continue acknowledging the need for Change & Continuity as we unrelentingly focus on our mission of Each boy at his best . Finally, from me, and perhaps for all of us here – but especially the boys, I suggest the challenge you
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