An insight into Christ’s College
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The Christ’s College graduate
These are the character attributes developed through the boys' College experience. We believe they will enable our College graduates to flourish in an ever-changing world.
Compassion & empathy Ngakau Aroha, Ngakau Whakāro Nui ki te Tangata
The action of caring and concern for the suffering and misfortune of others, and the ability to understand, share and respond to the feelings of others.
Courage & resilience Te Hautoa me te Manawaroa o te tangata Having the mental and moral strength to venture, persevere, withstand danger and confront fear or difficulty, combined with the ability and capacity to respond positively to setbacks and adapt to changing circumstances.
Enterprise & curiosity Te Āhua Pauaua me te Whakamatemate
Confidence & humility Ngakau titikaha, ngakau māhaki Possessing an optimistic perspective and certainty of purpose, balanced by a modest sense of self-importance.
A readiness or daring to engage in a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky, and a strong desire to understand and learn something new.
Self-awareness Aroā Whaiaro
Personal excellence Te Hiranga ake
Interpersonal skills Nga Pūkenga Takahoahoa The ability to communicate or interact positively and meaningfully with others and to present oneself with appropriate manners and regard.
The ongoing desire of the individual to develop and empower their character, gifts, talents and relationships to the fullest, achieving a harmony in how they think, feel, believe and behave.
A conscious knowledge of personal character, strengths, weaknesses, abilities, beliefs and emotions.
A disposition to serve Whaiaro Āwhina Tangata
The capacity to lead and follow Te Āheitanga ki te Arataki me te Tautoko tangata
Global and bicultural competence He Matatautanga Āo Whanui, Āo Tikangarua The knowledge, skills and open-mindedness necessary to navigate and engage with today’s interconnected world – both in a global and a bicultural New Zealand context.
A willingness to selflessly help and do work for the benefit of others, the community and the environment.
The ability to influence and initiate by action or example, balanced by the understanding of when to be guided, to conform, to heed or to observe.
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The benefits of a Christ’s College education
Outstanding Scholars
College 2022 leavers Isaac Heap and Bruce Chen have been named Outstanding Scholars by NZQA while Yusef Elnahas has been recognised as New Zealand’s Top Scholar in Japanese.
Academic environment Small class sizes, excellent facilities, and exceptional subject specialist teachers come together to create a motivational, inspirational, and personalised learning journey for our boys. Our focus is on helping each boy realise his full academic potential. College delivers high-quality learning programmes, encompassing the latest curriculum developments and best teaching pedagogy across all curriculum areas. • English • The Arts – Art History, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts • Health & Physical Education – including Sport Leadership • Modern Languages – French, Japanese, and Te Reo Ma¯ori • Mathematics & Statistics – including Calculus • Sciences – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth & Space Science • Social Sciences – Accounting, Agribusiness, Classical Studies, Economics, Financial Literacy, Geography, History, Psychology, and Religious Education • Technology – Digital Technology, Design & Visual Communication, Materials Technology, and Mechanical Engineering • Learning Centre – extra support for students who need focused individual or small group tuition; ESOL tuition • Advanced Learning – provides extension and enrichment opportunities and study or career pathways
2022 NZQA Scholarship recipients
Oliver Aikawa Painting Bruce Chen
Ethan Kepple English William Law Biology William Morris English Adam Raitt Drama Lachlan Short English George van Leeuwen Biology Harrison Vincent Chemistry (Outstanding) Tim Wang Calculus, Physics Thimeth Wijesinghe Biology, Health & Physical Education Scott Winefield Chemistry Jordan Yee Biology Steven Zhang Calculus, Physics
Calculus, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics (Outstanding) Charles Eglinton Economics Yusef Elnahas English (Outstanding), Japanese (Outstanding) Angus Gifford Biology, English Oscar Gosling Geography, Statistics James Griffin Biology, English, Music Richard Harnett Accounting Isaac Heap Classical Studies (Outstanding), Economics, English (Outstanding) James Higginson Design & Visual Communication Joshua Hooker Music (Outstanding)
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Wellbeing / Hauora
Our Wellbeing Programmes While creating a conversation among peers and with parents, our aim is to complement the work completed in the Years 9–11 Wellbeing and Year 10 Immerse & Inspire programmes. In Years 12–13, we educate young men through our MANifesto programme to ensure they are making good choices.
Biculturalism, Christianity, and Positive Psychology are at the centre of our wellbeing philosophy. These form the foundation of our unique and targeted programmes for our boys, staff, and community.
Biculturalism
Year 9 MINDfit programme • Mindfulness • Character strengths • Respect and responsibility • Holistic wellbeing – Hauora • Leadership and service • Screen time/mental health
In the traditional Ma¯ori worldview, everything and everybody – the land, the people, the sky, the oceans, flora and fauna – are connected. The essential elements of the Ma¯ori sense of wellbeing are feeling connected to place, knowing your purpose and knowing your holistic self.
Year 10 Immerse & Inspire programme • Guide boys to a better understanding of themselves and their unique strengths and character at a pivotal time in their personal development • Introduce concepts of character and leadership in a meaningful way, as they relate to life and to the College experience • Allow for a service learning experience focused on teamwork and community need, where boys will learn the power of giving • Allow for a unique learning experience focused on social entrepreneurship • Allow for an adventure experience to teach boys to be safe in, and appreciate, the great outdoors • Allow all boys to experience the fun of boarding and learning to live with others as a key part of their College experience • Allow new friendships to form across College and between Houses
Christianity
Wellbeing in the Christian tradition encompasses each person living in peace in all relationships – with God, with self, with others, and with nature.
Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves and to enhance their experiences of life, love and social connection.
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Year 11 MINDfit programme • Character strengths • Enhancing wellbeing • Five ways to wellbeing • Consent & law • Pornography • Respectful relationships • Resilience
Years 12–13 MANifesto programme • Masculinity • Character strengths • The cyber world • Consent, respect, and responsibilities with partners • Mental and physical health • Transitioning to life after College • Leadership • Respectful relationships • Resilience
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Centre for Wellbeing Profiles
CAROLINE BLACK Director of Wellbeing Education With psychological wellbeing a fundamental cornerstone of good health, Caroline Black
KIRSTY ROBINSON Counsellor A child and family psychologist, Kirsty is passionate about the wellbeing of young people and their families. As a mother of two sons, she is very interested in supporting the positive psychological, social and
leads the charge as College’s Director of Wellbeing Education. After 22 years in education, Caroline heads Wellbeing Education, focusing on ensuring all boys can thrive in everything they do. Caroline says the entire College community will benefit under this year’s broadened concept which involves curriculum programmes at each level, staff initiatives, and parent involvement. “Wellbeing is embedded in all aspects of College life right down to our policies and strategic themes. The Years 9-11 MINDfit curriculum builds on what started at Year 13 with MANifesto. This means wellbeing education is being taught across all five year groups. “We want our boys to leave school with the emotional and interpersonal skills that enable them to look after themselves, relate well to others, and not let internal experiences prevent them from being the best versions of themselves.”
physical development of boys. Kirsty has a strong interest in positive psychology and strengths-based approaches to wellbeing. She possesses in-depth knowledge about fostering and maintaining good mental health in children and adolescents. Prior to following her passion and retraining as a psychologist at the University of Canterbury, Kirsty worked in senior policy roles within the public sector, a range of social support roles within NGOs and schools, and as a silversmith.
RIKI CLARK Counsellor Originally from Auckland, Riki has spent most of his life in Christchurch, developing a wide range of competencies – from a counsellor to a performing arts practitioner and a personal trainer to a netball player and coach.
He loves sport and has played touch and netball throughout his life, is passionate about performing arts, and has taught independently in Christchurch dance schools. Riki balances his professional career with these interests and by spending time with his partner and whānau. Riki has spent many years working in the areas of trauma and sexual abuse and approaches therapy from a trauma-informed perspective. He embraces change and welcomes the opportunity to support a bicultural lens within the school.
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Meet our Chaplain
The Rev’d Cameron Pickering believes that people “are at the heart of God’s agenda”. He ministers from “this love with people at the heart of mine”. “ Christ’s College’s vision for each boy, encouraged and challenged to be aspirational in all they do, resonates with my own vocation as a priest and educator. I believe it is in the community of relationship – the communing; and the questioning and pondering – the reasoning, that Jesus himself draws near. As we journey together, we are formed more and more into the likeness of the One for whom College is named.” Cameron was formerly the Associate Priest at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral. Gaining a Bachelor of Theology through the University of Otago in 2003, and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) at the Christchurch College of Education the following year, he continued studying at tertiary level in New Zealand and England. From 2006–2017, Cameron taught History, Geography, and Religious Education at St Andrew’s College. In that time, he was also the Assistant Housemaster, residential boys’ boarding, Years 9–11. After being called to the Anglican Seminary in Auckland at the end of 2017, he undertook a Postgraduate Diploma in Chaplaincy at the University of Otago and a Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education through the New Zealand Association of Clinical Pastoral Education. In 2020, he was appointed Assistant Curate at the Parish of Merivale in St Albans, Christchurch.
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Boarding at Christ’s College
Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make. If considering boarding school, there are many extra factors to consider. At Christ’s College, we understand. College has three dedicated boarding Houses, each with its own special character, but all providing exceptional care in a supportive and welcoming environment. Assistant Principal – Boarding and Immerse & Inspire Ben Vink oversees all aspects of boarding at College. His role includes meeting the needs of students, parents, and staff, and managing resources, facilities, planning, and administration. College is proud to deliver a holistic boarding and life experience for our boys, and to mentor them as they become young men, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges ahead. Christ’s College, one of the leading independent boys’ schools in New Zealand, is situated on a timeless central city campus. College boarders are immersed in an environment that prioritises academic excellence, as well as offering a range of cultural, sporting, social, and service opportunities, supported by a dedicated faculty. High-calibre teachers, small classes, and excellent facilities underpin our reputation for academic achievement. College boys participate and excel in all areas, but especially in creating our unique school culture. At College, we cater for each boy’s individual needs, whether his interest lies in agriculture, art, advanced mathematics or outdoor pursuits. We are confident your son will find his niche at College, as we focus on our mission: Each boy at his best.
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Immerse & Inspire
A unique month-long residential programme for all Year 10 students, Immerse & Inspire started in 2017. This innovative programme does exactly as its name suggests. Groups of boys – about three from each of the 10 pastoral Houses – come together in Jacobs House to live the boarding experience, with two weeks in the classroom as per usual, one week learning about social entrepreneurship at the Ministry of Awesome in Christchurch’s innovation precinct, and one week in the wilderness completing the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award Adventurous Journey. A series of evening workshops, covering topics such as gratitude and empathy, the value of service and study skills, plus the opportunity to take part in the regular College Boarding Programme activities, top and tail the programme experience. Immerse & Inspire is a fully integrated programme, laying the foundation for the boys to start thinking about the type of men they want to become and giving them the tools they need to manage their lives. Assistant Principal – Boarding and Immerse & Inspire Ben Vink says there is nothing random about the content of the programme, with every aspect of it geared to encourage the boys to learn new skills, be open to different ideas, come to understand their strengths, appreciate their lives and environment, and help them develop a growth mindset. Feedback from the boys and their parents, who have the opportunity to participate in special parent engagement activities while their sons take part in Immerse & Inspire, has been overwhelmingly positive. The boys have enjoyed making new friends from across all Houses and the variety of activities. Parents say Immerse & Inspire has enhanced family relationships, with most appreciating the changes they have seen in their son’s behaviour and attitudes following the programme.
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A helping hand on the learning journey
There is no one-size-fits-all in education. Some students need assistance to come to grips with literacy and numeracy, some cruise along doing exactly what they need to get by, while others soak up everything they are taught in the classroom and want more, always on the lookout for a new challenge. Our subject specialist teachers work hard to meet each boy’s needs, but sometimes some boys need something extra – and that is where a referral to the Learning Centre or plugging into advanced learning opportunities can make all the difference. Learning Centre Head of Department Gill Kilpatrick and her team – teachers Shelly Jackson, Sarah Loughnan, Kate Morris, Alexandra Robertson, and Claire Sparks, plus special assessment conditions coordinator Kate Barber – cater for boys who need extra literacy and numeracy support. Kate focuses on Year 9, Gill looks after Year 10 students and senior students, Alex concentrates on English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), and Shelly on numeracy. “We’re here to support any boy who has an area of need in his learning. Some boys have ongoing needs and work with us the whole time they’re at College. Others just want a bit of extra help at a particular time, to fill a gap in their knowledge,” Gill says. Juniors who may benefit from Learning Centre input are picked up in levels testing or through information provided by previous schools. Students can also self- refer or be referred by classroom teachers or parents. “Parents are always welcome to come and talk to us if they have any concerns and we’re closely connected to classroom teachers, providing information, learning profiles and feedback, and always open to discussing boys and their needs,” Gill says. “We care about our students. We understand how frustrating it can be to struggle with aspects of learning and have seen time and time again how individual or small group tuition can help. It’s an incredibly valuable service and makes a real difference in the boys’ lives.” Making a difference also drives Head of Advanced Learning Emma Bracken, who says curiosity and creativity, which can sometimes be inhibited in a
traditional school environment, are key factors of intelligence and indicators of future success. Emma is passionate about nurturing the talents of those boys who want more, working with students who are interested in going beyond the curriculum in any subject or aspect of their learning, and those who want extra opportunities to enrich and enhance their education. She believes the best education is inspirational, aiming to keep that creative spark alive, and encouragoing curiosity while instilling a culture of academic expectation and celebrating academic success. As well as assisting with NZQA Scholarship preparation in any subject, Emma encourages boys to participate in enrichment opportunities outside the classroom. Such activities may include writing competitions, subject Olympiads, Model United Nations or World Scholar’s Cup events, and political or philosophical seminars. Boys who seize every opportunity and organise their time so they can fit everything in receive excellent training for life. Which is, after all, what College aspires to be – a place where each boy, whatever his skills or talents, can find a way to be at his best and then leave, ready for life, and ready to take on the world.
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Clay Target Shooting
Rugby
2020 • 1st XV winner of the Jock Hobbs Memorial Trophy against Christchurch Boys’ High School • Fletcher Anderson and Fiti Sa selected for the NZ Schools’ Barbarian U18 squad 2021 • 1st XV winner of the Jock Hobbs Memorial Trophy against Christchurch Boys’ High School in annual match • 1st XV runner-up in the Miles Toyota Championship • U15A winner of the Metro U15 Section One
2022 • Liam Jack named in NZSS rugby team to play against Fiji • Four College players selected for the Junior Crusaders squad • U15 team 3rd in the South Island Invitational Tournament • U16 team winner of the Invitational Quadrangular Tournament • Twelve College players selected in Canterbury Metro
2021 • 1st place NZ Secondary Schools’ Points Team Championships • Two boys selected for NZ Junior Skeet Team • 1st place Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Points Team Championships throughout the whole season
2022 • Henry Lassen – NZ Junior Skeet Team, SI Junior Skeet Team, SI Junior DTL Team, SISS Skeet team, SISS Points Score Team • Henry Lassen – NZ Secondary School High Overall Champion • Skeet Team 1st place – NISS Championships – Maurice Gillard, Henry Lassen • Henry Lassen – Canterbury Skeet Season Champion, CSS Series
U16 Red & Black teams to attend the South Island Tournament
2020 • Four South Island titles, including U18 eight title at the SISS Championships • Guy Chaffey and Tom Tothill named in Rowing NZ junior trial squad 2021 • NZSS Championships – Maadi Cup winner (U18 eight), two silver (U16 and U17 eight) and three bronze (U16, U17, U18 four) 2022 • NZSS Championships – Maadi Cup runner-up (U18 eight), one silver (U17 eight) • SISS Championships – one South Island title, six silver and one bronze
Mountain Biking
Rowing
2020 • 1st XI winner of the Canterbury Schools’ Premier League • 1st XI 3rd place in the SISS tournament 2021 • 1st XI winner of the Canterbury Schools’ Premier League (two years in a row) • Four College hockey players in the Canterbury U18A squad – runner-up at Nationals 2022 • 1st XI 3rd place in CPL competition, 13th place in NZSS Rankin Cup • Two College hockey players in the Canterbury U18A squad – runner-up at Nationals
Hockey
2019 • South Island Secondary Schools’ Mountain Biking Championships – three top10 finishes by College riders 2021 • George Rookes – 6th in South Island MTB champs – U17 cross-country 2022 • George Rookes – 6th in South Island MTB champs – U20 cross-country
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Football
Basketball 2020 • Winner of the Thomson Trophy – first time in College history • Winner of the South Island Invitational Tournament • CSS Friday basketball – Division 1 and Division 2 title holders 2021 • Winner of the Thomson Trophy – second year in a row • Winner of the CBA U15 Premiership title
2020 • 1st XI premiership – 3rd place • Junior XI premiership – runner-up • Winner of the 17th grade, Division 1 Mainland Football Competition 2021 • 1st XI Premiership runner-up (unbeaten in the round-robin play) • 1st XI captain selected for New Zealand Secondary Schools’ U19 squad
2022 • 1st XI side finishes top South Island team at National Premiership Tournament • 1st XI captain selected for New Zealand Secondary Schools’ U19 squad
2022 • Senior A – SISS and NZSS Premiership titles (first time in College history) • Winner of the Thomson Trophy – third year in a row • SISS Junior Premiership – 2nd place • National age-group representation for College players
2020 • Nick Lidstone selected for NZ U19 team • Colts XI – 3rd equal in the Vettori Shield • Year 9 team reached the semi-final NZCT knock-out competition • 2nd XI and 3rd XI win CMCA titles 2021 • College Colts wins NZCT regional tournament and finishes 3rd at National tournament in Palmerston North • 1st XI wins CMCA 1st XI Championship one-day title • 2nd XI wins CMCA Cup one-day title • Development XI wins CMCA Bowl two-day title
2022 • 1st XI wins Gillette Cup (NZSS Championship) for first time in College history • 1st XI wins CMCA 1st XI Championship one-day and two-day titles • 1st XI current holders of Heathcote Williams Shield (NZ Schools trophy) • Three players selected for Canterbury U19 team to play at National Tournament • Development XI wins CMCA Cup one-day title
Cricket
2021 • As You Like It – junior production with Rangi Ruru Girls’ School • Oedipus Rex – senior production with Rangi Ruru Girls’ School • Shakespearean Banquet – senior collaboration with St Margaret’s College 2022 • Light at the End of the Tunnel (with Rangi Ruru Girls’ School) • Rainbow’s Ending
Sailing
2022 • NZSS Team Sailing Championships – finished in top of Silver fleet • Will Leech – National Optimist champion and recipient of NZ Yachting Performance Award
(junior production with St Margaret’s College)
Drama
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Co-curricular Profiles
ROBERT ABURN Director of Music Robert Aburn has an extensive career teaching
NICK SUTCLIFFE Organist and Music Teacher Nick is Organist and Co-Director of Choirs and a classroom music teacher. He is also an Associate
in state and private schools throughout
Canterbury. After graduating with an honours degree in music from the University of Canterbury and diplomas
Director of Music at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Musical Director of the Christchurch Boys’ Choir, organist for the Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival, and a trustee of the Christchurch Town Hall Organ. He studied harpsichord, conducting, and the organ at the University of Auckland. He also won the New Zealand Organ Performance Competition. He has been a featured organist with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, premiering a commissioned organ concerto, as well as with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. He has previously served as Acting Director of Music of Christ Church Cathedral, as well as Acting Director of Music at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland.
in piano and singing performance from both the Royal College of Music and Trinity College London, Robert was a foundation member of the National Youth Choir of NZ. Robert believes that singing is a medium of music- making that all students can access and enjoy. Schools in which he has worked have developed a reputation for choral work and massed singing events. For five years, he was musical director of the Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival, with more than 10,000 students performing over six nights. Appointed to Christ’s College in 2003, Robert has rebuilt College’s choral programme with 90–100 boys annually involved in Chapel Choir. The choir has been involved in performances of the Mozart and Lloyd Webber Requiems , and Orff’s Carmina Burana with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. The chamber choir, Schola Cantorum, is a fine a cappella ensemble regularly singing at community and civic functions. Collegium, a combined 18-voice chorale from St Margaret’s College and Christ’s College, has won gold award in the finals of the Big Sing Competition and the Hutt Trophy for the best performance of a New Zealand composition. In the regional competition, the Chapel Choir has been awarded the Best Stage Presence and Schola Cantorum, the Best Male Choir in the festival. His other choirs have received multiple honours.
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HANNAH CLARKSON Director of Drama Hannah took on the leadership of Drama in 2021 after 15 years in charge of Dance and as a Drama teacher and Dean at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. With a Bachelor of Education
NIKKI BLEYENDAAL Assistant Director of Drama / Theatresports Nikki has relished being part of the Drama Department in a variety of roles over the past 10 years, and now brings her skills and experiences to her latest role as the
with specialisation in Performing Arts, Hannah is an experienced choreographer who grew up dancing, and later branched out into musical theatre and acting. She has worked on many joint Christ’s College/ Rangi Ruru Girls’ School productions, with the most recent being 2020’s blockbuster, Evita, 2021’s Fame and 2022’s spectacular Light at the End of the Tunnel. She plans to feature both drama and musical theatre through alternating productions for both junior and senior students. This year, there will be the senior production of Peter Pan in May, followed by a junior musical in November. On top of this, there are many other opportunities for boys with the Shakespeare Festival, NZ Dance Made national competition, Theatre Festival, House Plays, Theatresports and the Dance Company as a winter sport.
Assistant Director of Drama. Whether she is teaching in the classroom, coaching Theatresports, supervising the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival or directing the junior or senior productions, Nikki always revels in the joys and challenges provided by the dynamic and collaborative world of the Performing Arts. Last year, she directed the junior play, Rainbow’s Ending , and is this year co-directing Peter Pan for the 2023 senior production. She also works as a director at Original Scripts Theatre School and has both directed and performed with the Top Dog Theatre Company for more than a decade. She was last seen on the Isaac Theatre Royal stage as Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream . Nikki’s other roles at Christ’s College include coaching as a Head of Teaching & Learning, and a mentor in Somes House.
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Instrumental Music Profiles
CLAIRE OLIVER Big Band, Saxophone Claire Oliver grew up with a passion for music, learning recorder, clarinet, saxophone, organ, electric bass and double bass. She has been teaching instrumental music since 1993, and working at
ANTONIO DIMITROV Brass Antonio was born and educated in Bulgaria and completed his Masters of Music degree specialising in French Horn which he was
awarded with Distinction. He is a regular member of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and teaches Horn and Brass in several Christchurch schools.
Christ’s College since 2010, where she is employed as the Director of Big Band, Saxophone Quartet and Jazz Combo, as well as for private tutoring on saxophone, clarinet and bass. In recent years Claire has also worked with Year 9 music classes. Claire has played double bass and clarinet in orchestras, and saxophone in symphonic bands and big bands, as well as being involved in musical theatre. It is Claire’s responsibility to prepare the groups she directs for various high school level music competitions, including the annual Chamber Music Contest, Southern Jam Jazz Festival, CPIT Jazz Quest, and the NZSM High Schools Jazz Festival. The College Big Band and Jazz Combo have repeatedly won Silver and Gold awards at these events, including – at Southern Jam – accolades such as Best Big Band in 2010, Overall Festival Winner in 2011, and runner-up Big Band in 2015.
GREG DONALDSON Drums Greg Donaldson is a Christchurch-based session drummer and drum teacher who has performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. He has also toured New Zealand, Australia and Japan with
Hayley Westenra, and toured New Zealand, Australia, China and Singapore with English singer Elaine Paige. Greg can be heard on Bic Runga’s Live in Concert and Try to Remember Everything CDs, Hayley Westenra’s Live from New Zealand DVD and Hayley Sings Japanese Songs 2 CD, Mandy Pickering’s self-titled album and The Dukes’ Lil’ Sunshine . He has performed live with Dave Dobbyn, Anika Moa, Julia Deans, Malcolm McNeill, Petula Clark and Renee Geyer. He has also performed for former American president Bill Clinton. Greg holds a Diploma of Jazz Studies from CPIT (Ara Music Arts).
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SHELLEY SPANG Piano, Voice Shelley Spang has a lifelong passion for music. She graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Music, majoring in vocal performance, and was a member of the 1988
NOLAN HUNGERFORD Rock Band
Music has been Nolan Hungerford’s lifelong passion and, as both a musician and a teacher, he has been fortunate to make it his career. He has worked all over the world, released albums, taught
National Youth Choir which won the International Choral Festival in Vienna and performed at the Welsh Eisteddfod. After moving to London, Shelley completed a Postgraduate Diploma of Music Therapy at Roehampton Institute in Surrey in 1991. She returned to New Zealand the following year and established a career in music therapy, working with a diverse range of clients covering a wide range of disabilities. In 1998, she was a foundation member of the Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir. Shelley is a member of the NZ Institute of Registered Music Teachers, teaching singing and piano to students of all ages. She regularly adjudicates at competitions and events around New Zealand.
young musicians at school and tertiary level through the Christchurch School of Rock and other education providers, and has experience in all aspects of the music industry, as a performer, manager, promoter and producer. Nolan runs College’s Contemporary Music (Rock) programme, giving the students he works with realistic insight into what it takes to succeed as a musician in New Zealand. He mentors students, both as individuals and in groups, helping them develop songwriting and performing skills, promote their music, perform and compete at contemporary music events. College bands Run77 and The Subs, who both reached the national finals of SmokefreeRockquest, honed their skills working with Nolan.
AASHA MALLARD Rock Band A tutor with the Christchurch School of Rock and a professional musician, Aasha Mallard assists with College’s Contemporary Music programme. Aasha is an up-and-coming young New Zealand musician who has
plenty of real world experience to share. His band Nomad is gaining traction in the charts and has already had its first European tour. Nomad’s biggest hit Oh My My has been streamed over 1.7 million times on Spotify, earning a nomination for breakthrough artist of the year at the 2016 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. Now in his 20s, Aasha began his musical career at high school. He knows exactly what it is like to be trying to make it, and is working hard to see how far Nomad can go.
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CULLEN KIESANOWSKI Guitar, Bass Guitar Cullen Kiesanowski has been teaching in Christchurch schools for five years. He specialises in guitar and bass, and also runs the band programme at Cathedral Grammar School. On
JENNIE GOLDSTEIN Violin Born and educated in Christchurch, violin and viola teacher Jennie Goldstein began her musical journey at the Christchurch School of Music. Inspired to make music her career, her
top of teaching, Cullen has toured New Zealand and overseas with his band, Nomad. Its track, Oh My My , reached gold in New Zealand sales and was nominated for a Vodafone New Zealand Music Award.
professional violin training began in Europe, where she studied with a “wonderful” Russian teacher for three years. Jennie then completed a Diploma in Music Performance at the University of Auckland and subsequently joined the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in Wellington. After seven years with the NZSO, she moved to London to pursue a busy and diverse freelance career and, alongside her performing commitments, maintained a keen interest in violin pedagogy and teaching. Jennie returned to Christchurch in 2002 and joined the itinerant teaching staff at St Andrew’s College, St Margaret’s College and Christ’s College. She has a keen interest in chamber music and enjoys coaching the senior string ensembles and violins of the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Symphony Orchestra. Jennie is also a contract player with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
THOMAS EVES Trumpet Born in Christchurch, Thomas Eves picked up the trumpet at age six. Today, he is the Principal Trumpet of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. He has also held Acting Associate Principal Trumpet
contracts with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and trialled for the position of Principal Trumpet with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. A regular guest player with all of New Zealand’s professional orchestras, he has also performed as Guest Principal Trumpet with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. A graduate of the University of Canterbury (BMus Hons) and the Royal College of Music London (MPerf Distinction), Thomas has played under internationally recognised conductors Lorin Maazel and Bernard Haitink and performed solo recitals in London at Cadogan Hall and in The Elgar Room at The Royal Albert Hall. He was also runner-up in the 2012 Gisborne International Music Competition. He has appeared as a soloist with the CSO on several occasions.
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Sport Profiles
BENN MCBREARTY Director of Sport Director of Sport Benn McBrearty’s enthusiasm for sport is infectious. He strongly believes sport is a vehicle for developing a life-long love of physical activity and future health. Prior to returning to Christchurch, after an
STEPHEN DODS Assistant to the Director of Sport / MiC Rugby / MiC Cricket From 1987–1991 Stephen Dods was a Canterbury rugby representative. He relocated to Ireland in
1992, playing for Leinster, coaching professionally and working as Director of Sport for the Royal College of Surgeons. Stephen returned to Christchurch in 2000, and established a high-performance sports consultancy. He coached the Teikyo Daigaku (university) team in Tokyo, taking them to number one in Japan, as well as the Canon Eagles, a Japanese Top League team. He joined College as Assistant to the Director of Sport and Master in Charge of Rugby in 2015.
extended period living in Australia, Benn worked as Director of Sport and as a Physical Education & Health teacher, as well as coaching and coordinating multiple sports. Benn understands that participation in sport helps young people to grow, learn and enjoy themselves while nurturing their personal, physical and intellectual skills, and developing healthy minds and bodies. “Sport creates an environment for personal growth. It teaches us the value of discipline, teamwork and perseverance. It enlightens us about resilience, courage, failure and success and challenges us to grow and become better people by holding a mirror to us all when faced with each of these challenges.” Benn has a Bachelor of Exercise Science and Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education from The Australian Catholic University having attended the Strathfield campus in NSW. He also has a Graduate Diploma in Physical Conditioning from Otago Polytechnic.
KRIS MILLER Assistant to the Director of Sport / Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Assistant to the Director of Sport and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Kris Miller believes everyone should participate in some form
of exercise or sport, because the benefits – in terms of health, cardiovascular fitness, wellbeing, strength, energy and enjoyment – are enormous. He works with individuals and teams across all sports, teaching skills and techniques to enable the boys to perform at their best, and helping them develop and maintain good habits around health and fitness. Kris has a Physical Education degree, with a double major in Sport and Exercise Science and Exercise Prescription from the University of Otago, and a Post- Graduate Diploma in Physical Conditioning from Otago Polytechnic.
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TOM TURNER Athletics Coach Tom Turner has been
BEV PETERSON Athletics Coach Representing New
Zealand at the Auckland Commonwealth Games in 1990 was a highlight of Bev Peterson’s athletics career, and records she set years ago are yet to be
coaching since 1980. He started with the Papanui Redwood club and is now with Papanui Toc H. Tom coaches pole vault and high jump, but can also coach sprints. He believes gymnastic
broken. Still passionate about athletics, Bev now coaches promising young runners. College is ready, set, go to benefit from her skills and experience.
training is one of the cornerstones of athletic ability and runs a winter gym, based on gymnastic principles, for College students every year. Tom’s coaching philosophy is that athletes must enjoy what they are doing, have a positive outlook, and have fun both in training and competition.
GRAEME CHRISTEY Athletics Coach A nationally ranked distance running coach,
Graeme Christey is passionate about supporting and training young athletes to compete in track and field, road race and cross country events. He has been coaching for more than 20 years, both at College and for the Papanui Toc H Athletics Club, and has coached many athletes to Canterbury and national titles, as well as preparing New Zealand representative athletes for international meets. Several of Graeme’s students have been offered athletics scholarships to American universities.
YO-AN LIN Athletics Coach Old Boy Yo-An Lin has coached the College athletics throwing team since 2009 and also coaches at the Papanui Toc H club. He has competed in various national athletics championships. Yo-An
encourages his athletes to be confident in their events and always strive to do their best.
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QUINN CLINTON Basketball Senior A Coach Quinn Clinton has represented New Zealand in a range of basketball teams. In 2016, he was named the Most Valuable Player at the 2016 FIBA U18 Oceania Championship and led
ANDREW LEVENGER Cricket 1st XI Manager Andrew was a strike bowler in his prime, taking a best of 8 for 52 and securing a 50-wicket haul in his final year at school. He played until a back injury forced his retirement from the cut
the Junior Tall Blacks to the gold medal. In 2017, he played in the FIBA U19 World Championships in Cairo, Egypt, averaging 12.1 PPG, 5.0 RPG, and 3.0 APG during the tournament. He was named the Male Junior Player of the Year in New Zealand and honoured with the annual Ambassadors Trophy. In 2019, he received the MVP award at the Aon U19 National Championship. After secondary school, Quinn played for Saint Mary’s College of California from 2018–2022.
and thrust of club cricket in 2007. He has scored one century and has taken the wickets of two test players. However, both were a little past their prime at the time. Following a fine season coaching the 9A Blacks to silverware in 2018, Andrew moved up to work his wonders as 1st XI manager.
KERYN AMBLER Cricket 1st XI Coach Keryn Ambler has a lifelong passion for cricket – as a player, captain and coach. In his youth, he played in representative age groups and for the Canterbury A team and, more recently, played 14 seasons of premier cricket with the
COLIN MILLER Clay Target Shooting Colin coaches clay target shooting at Christ’s College, assisted by his brother, David. He has been a certified coach with the New Zealand Clay Target Association since 2007.
Lancaster Park Cricket Club. Keryn was fortunate to play three seasons abroad – two in the UK, and one in the Netherlands – as a player/coach. He is currently Development Manager at Christchurch Metro Cricket. Keryn has a Bachelor in Sport and Recreation Management, Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (PE and Health), and a NZ Cricket Level 2 coaching certificate. He believes the key to successful coaching is not only about knowing the game technically and tactically, but also about relating to each player, coaching them as individuals and drawing them together to create a unified team.
Colin has competed in clay target shooting since his teens and has represented New Zealand. He has a NZCTA Grade: AA.
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MATT CORTESI MiC Football, 1st XI Coach MiC Football and 1st XI Manager, Matt is a passionate footballer. Having played and coached at a variety of levels, Matt has over 20 years coaching experience. He has
RYAN MCCONE Cricket Coach Ryan McCone has played for Canterbury and Central Districts in first-class cricket and is a five-time Plunket Shield champion. The left-arm quick has had a great career since debuting for Canterbury
taken several College football tours to both South and North America, as well as being the Canterbury Representative on the NZSSF Executive. Matt has been at Christ’s College since 2010 and has held multiple roles such as a Head of Department and is currently the Housemaster of Harper House.
in 2009, playing 53 first-class matches and taking 139 wickets at 33.61 with a best of 5–46 and, with the bat, averaging 17.32, scoring 953 runs, including a personal- best 102. His list A career was also highly respected, with 40 matches, 55 wickets at 27.03, and 138 runs, with a high score of 52. He also played 30 T20 matches, taking 21 wickets at 40.61, with his best bowling 2–22. Ryan, who retired in 2019 from the game, has an honours degree in law and natural resource law, and works for Jacobs in project management.
OLLIE HAWKINS Football 1st XI Co-Head Coach Co-head coach of the 1st XI, Ollie comes with plenty of experience in the school premiership, as previous head coach of the St Bede’s College
HARRY CHAMBERLAIN
Cricket Coach Harry represented Canterbury Cricket, and has played Plunket Shield & Ford Trophy limited overs cricket. He has a personal best with the bat of 132. Still involved in the
1st XI. Ollie is also Football Development Manager for Ferrymead Bays FC, and in the process of completing his Oceania B-Licence.
Canterbury squad and playing for Canterbury A, he previously played overseas in England, Australia, Sri Lanka & India. Harry is currently working for Dynasty Sport, South Island Relationship Manager. A Christ’s College Old Boy, he played for the school’s 1st XI cricket team for four years, captaining it in 2013. Harry has fond memories of playing cricket at Christ’s College says it helped him develop as a cricketer. He wants to use his knowledge and experience to assist the Christ’s College cricket pathway programme and development of players.
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TONY O’CONNOR Rowing Coach Mathematics teacher and rowing coach Tony O’Connor emigrated to New Zealand in 2004 and is now enjoying his third stint at Christ’s College. From Dublin, Tony is a former world champion and Olympic finalist.
MATTHEW CRAKE Hockey Coach Matthew Crake has coached several Canterbury age-group representative and Rangi Ruru Girls’ School teams, as well as the Harewood Division 1 men’s team for a number of years. In 2017, he took a break
He was on the Irish national team for nine years and spent two years coaching the national team. Last year he coached Old Boy Sam Bosworth (coxswain) and the New Zealand’s men’s eight to gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Tony says rowing requires total commitment. “You learn a lot in the classroom, but you learn a lot on the river, too. You learn how to lose, and that can teach you more than winning.”
and headed to Paris, playing and coaching at French club Stade Français. Matt plays for the Harewood premier men’s team.
HENRY SMITH Rowing Head Coach Physical Education teacher Henry Smith is head coach for College’s rowing programme. As a former New Zealand rower, from 2003–2008, Henry achieved a world university rowing medal. He has coached three
MALCOLM MCINTYRE Rowing Coach
At the time he joined the police in 1984, Malcolm McIntyre also started to coach rowing. First, at Westlake Girls’ High School, Auckland, and since then wherever he has been based.
winning Maadi crews, including an historic Springbok U18 four and a record-breaking U17 eight, at the New Zealand schools’ regatta.
Malcolm has coached girls U15 to U18, and boys U16 to U18 Maadi Cup crews. He has also coached New Zealand universities and New Zealand U23 crews and, more recently, New Zealand high-performance athletes and rowers from all around the world who come to New Zealand for intensive training. After leaving the police four years ago, Malcolm now coaches full-time in summer and repairs and prepares boats during winter.
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DR ANDREW TAYLOR Rowing Coach Originally from Ireland, where he was a primary school teacher and club captain for Commercial Rowing Club, Dublin, Jimmy Healy has quickly become a valued coach
SAM BROOMHALL Rugby 1st XV Coach Another amazing addition to the Christ’s College rugby programme, Sam Broomhall was a dynamic player in the back row. He represented
Canterbury, playing 48 matches, before making his debut for the Crusaders in 2001 and playing 44 matches during a four-year period. A year later, he was named in the New Zealand side and played four international matches. He then went overseas and played for French side Clermont Auvergne from 2005 to 2008. After his rugby career, he returned to Canterbury to work with his brother in the irrigation and pump industry.
for College rowing. Commercial Rowing
Club is Ireland’s largest club, and Jimmy’s role was to ensure all teams and coaches had what they needed to succeed at the highest level of club rowing. During his tenure, the club won its historic third straight senior men’s eight national championship. Jimmy says recruiting and coaching new junior members was a highlight of his time at the club and he enjoys seeing novice rowers get hooked on the sport.
LIAM O’LEARY U16 Rowing Coach Liam is a PE & Health and Wellbeing teacher, along with being an Immerse & Inspire tutor, and an U16 Rowing coach at College. Originally from Whanganui, Liam rowed throughout secondary school and for a year
SAM CHAMBERLAIN Rugby 1st XV Coach During his senior school years, Sam was a prolific sportsman – as a member of both the 1st XV and 1st XI in 2010 and 2011. After secondary school, he headed north to Wellington, where he studied for a commerce
while at the University of Canterbury. He began coaching Rowing at College in 2019 while studying for a Bachelor in Sports Coaching, majoring in Physical Education, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning. During his first three seasons with College, Liam was the assistant coach of the U15s. For two of those years, the College U15 top eight crew won the South Island Secondary Schools Regatta but, unfortunately, did not race at the Maadi Regatta because of Covid-19. Liam is currently coaching the U16s, along with Henry Smith.
degree. It was here his rugby potential grew, being selected for New Zealand Universities in 2015. His rugby journey continued in 2016, making the Wellington B side after being an integral part of the Old Boys University Jubilee Cup-winning team. Sam relocated to the Tasman district, where he continued to play club rugby for Stoke, earning a spot in the Tasman wider training group. His greatest rugby achievement came in 2018 when he captained the Tasman Sevens team to a national title. Sam is now back home in Canterbury, working as a successful sales consultant for Bayleys.
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REUBEN THORNE Rugby 2nd XV Coach Between 1997–2008 Reuben Thorne gave Canterbury, the Crusaders and the All Blacks exemplary service, as a powerful player and successful leader and mentor. He was in the Canterbury side that
JONATHAN CLARKE Sailing Coach Jonathan Clarke is an
experienced sailing coach with a passion for teaching, and the knowledge and
proficiency to help others improve their sailing skills and achieve their goals on the water. He holds
won the Ranfurly Shield in 2000 and three national provincial championships, captained the Crusaders to the Super 12 title in 2002, and his record as an All Black stands at 50 tests played (22 as captain) for 42 wins and 8 losses. Reuben left New Zealand in 2008 to take up a contract with Yamaha Jubilo in Japan. Since returning to Christchurch in 2010, he has focused on his coaching career. As well as being College’s 2nd XV Coach, Reuben is also the forwards coach for the Canterbury team.
a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physical Education and Sports Science from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom. It is the leading British sports science university. He has been a qualified boating instructor for more than 30 years, trained by – and working for – the highly regarded Rockley Point sailing centre in Britain. His training and certifications include RYA Dinghy Instructor, RYA Dinghy Senior Instructor, Powerboat Operator Certificate, Maritime VHF Operator’s Certificate, and current First Aid Certificate. Jonathan is a qualified barrister, working for 16 years in the UK. He also served as an officer in the Royal Navy, where he gained valuable experience in navigation, leadership, and safety management. Jonathan brings a unique perspective to his coaching, having logged 25,000 ocean racing miles as a Watch Leader in the Clipper Round the World Race. This experience further honed his sailing, communication, and teamwork skills, making him a valuable asset to any sailing team or organisation. With his extensive training, certifications, and coaching experience, Jonathan is a skilled and knowledgeable coach who can help sailors of all levels. He is dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable learning environment for his students.
MIKE ALLRED Squash Coach Mike Allred has extensive playing and coaching experience at local, Canterbury, South Island and national levels. After gaining his squash coaching qualifications in 2006, he has worked with New Zealand
development, elite junior and high performance squads. He was a member of the Canterbury Masters team that won a national title in 2015. Mike interacts well with the boys, focusing on their individual strengths and using a variety of methods to engage their interest and nurture their skills. He gives them the confidence to perform at their best.
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