Co-curricular excellence
At Christ’s College, we recognise the rich experiences that contribute to learning, both inside and outside the classroom. While academic learning is predominantly gained in a traditional classroom, life learning extends across all experiences at College. Our curriculum encompasses all these learning experiences and we are proud of our commitment to a holistic education, including our significant co-curricular programme. At Christ’s College, we encourage student participation in sporting and cultural activities, rather than measuring success rates alone.
SPORT Sport remains a pillar of co-curricular excellence at Christ’s College, contributing significantly to the development of character, connection, and belonging across College. Our programme balances inclusive engagement with aspirational performance pathways, ensuring boys of all abilities are both challenged and supported. Sport is a core expectation of College life. Boys in Years 9–12 participate in two seasons per year, with Year 13 students completing one compulsory season. This structure reflects our belief that involvement in sport is fundamental to holistic education and the development of teamwork, resilience, and service. Across 12 summer and 11 winter sports, engagement remains strong, with continued regional and national representation reflecting the quality of coaching and athlete development structures and high-performance programmes. We continue to strengthen experiences at all levels to ensure every boy is well coached, well supported and connected to his team. Strategic priorities remain focused on sustainable staffing, coach development, safety and supervision, and maintaining alignment between our participation model and performance expectations. Through this balanced and values-driven approach, sport continues to play a vital role in delivering co-curricular excellence and developing each boy at his best.
Number
FY 2026
FY 2025
of students
2025 academic year 2024 academic year
Summer sport
530
535
Winter sport
660
751
Students may participate in more than one sport per season. Three full-time sports convenors were hired at the beginning of 2025 to cover rugby, athletics, hockey, cricket, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and football. Having dedicated oversight rather than teacher management should, over time, strengthen organisation, communication, and the overall experience for boys and parents.
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