Guidance for incoming exchange students and their parents
Our people
Why students attend Christ’s College • High standards and high expectations – ‘aspirational’ ethos • A strong sense of community, as well as care for individuals • Amazing opportunities in and out of the classroom • Excellent teachers and small class sizes • Each boy at his best – this means each boy must aim to maximise his potential, with the help of teachers, Housemasters, Deputy Housemasters, and mentors • Wellbeing – an emphasis on students’ strengths, positive relationships and positive emotions, and resilience • The House system – Housemaster, mentors, goal planning, and House events
Introduction The information contained in this booklet should be read in conjunction with the more detailed coverage provided on the College website at www.christscollege.com. Christ’s College is an independent boarding and day school for boys from Years 9–13 (ages 13–18). It is an historical part of Canterbury’s original settlement and provides a modern education against a backdrop of heritage and tradition. Christ’s College began when Canterbury began, in 1850. It was planned in England to be a part of the Canterbury Church of England settlement. Christ’s College was to be modelled on ‘the great grammar schools’ (i.e. public schools) of England, such as Eton and Westminster. The College has survived and flourished, in the process becoming one of New Zealand’s best-known schools. It has also become an international school, drawing boys from all over the world. Christ’s College is proud to welcome exchange students from partner schools in United States, England, Germany, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. We have a proud history of academic, sporting and co-curricular excellence and many of our past students have made their mark, both nationally and abroad. Boys visiting Christ’s College on exchange will be welcomed into the College community and will have many opportunities to make new friends, and enjoy new experiences.
The way we do things Everything we do is based on our school virtues: Honesty Being truthful and sincere in words and actions Spirituality Appreciating that in seeking a fullness of life we need to look beyond our material needs and wants Compassion Being generous towards those less fortunate than ourselves Learning Striving to become independent, lifelong learners, and recognising the right of others to learn Respect Cultivating an attitude of respect, for ourselves, for others, and for our school and community. Stewardship Recognising the good we have received from the past so that it may be preserved or enhanced Justice Accepting people’s differences and being fair in all our dealings with others Round Square IDEALS at College Round Square offers the students of Christ's College the opportunity to embrace a global perspective. It provides learning opportunites through connections with other Round Square schools, student exchanges, service projects and conferences. The Round Square IDEALS complement our school virtues.
Joe Eccleton Headmaster
Darrell Thatcher Deputy Principal – Planning & Co-curricular
Nicky Taylor Health Centre Nurse healthcentre@christscollege.com
Rachel Trengrove Health Centre Nurse healthcentre@christscollege.com
Malcolm Scott Lead Counsellor malcolm.scott@christscollege.com
Chelita Fonmoa Counsellor chelita.fonmoa@christscollege.com
Ben Vink Deputy Principal – Student Care bvink@christscollege.com
Sarah Davidson International Student Manager sarah.davidson@christscollege.com
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