Welcome to Christ’s College
OUR VISION Christ’s College will be a vibrant school community that educates boys to be men of virtuous character who make a positive contribution to society. OUR MISSION Each boy at his best. Tama tu tama ora. Ki tu i te tu taioreore.
At Christ’s College, we get boys. We are New Zealand’s only independent school for boys from Years 9 to 13. We understand what makes boys tick. We enjoy their energy, humour, ideas, and zest for life. We celebrate boys and we teach in ways they learn best. We are committed to our mission – ‘Each boy at his best’ – as all aspire to reach their full potential. College is renowned for the quality and strength of its academic, cultural, sport, and co-curricular programmes, which are all designed to meet the needs of adolescent boys and prepare them for the future. Our commitment is to work with each boy, to inspire and encourage him to always aspire to reach his full potential. If I had to come up with one word to sum up the College experience, I would choose ‘opportunity’. There are so many opportunities to be had at College and so many ways in which a College education will enrich your son’s life. We appreciate your interest and look forward to welcoming your family to our community. Joe Eccleton Executive Principal
OUR MOTTO Bene tradita, bene servanda – ‘Good traditions, well maintained’
OUR VIRTUES Seven core Christian virtues –
compassion, honesty, learning, justice, respect, spirituality and stewardship – underpin all aspects of College life. OUR HISTORY Established in 1850 with a unique heritage and links to the British education system.
Why a school for boys
While boys can and do excel in many different types of schools, schools for boys: • Understand and celebrate boys • Seek first to build good men • Know that boys develop and learn in different ways • Teach in ways that boys learn best • Help students discover and explore their full potential • Foster lifelong friendships One of the most important advantages of single-sex education is to create a learning environment that accommodates what boys and young men need.
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