How we support our boys
Music and Choir College has a rich and vibrant music programme and the Christ’s College Music School aims to offer all boys the opportunity to excel and achieve excellence in music. Boys can get involved in music in any number of ways. They can take lessons on their chosen instrument, play in our Big Band, jazz combo, saxophone ensemble, orchestra or chamber orchestra, or in one of our chamber music groups, get involved in our contemporary music programme, join a College rock band, and sing in the Chapel Choir, Schola Cantorum, or our combined choir with sister school St Margaret’s College. Drama A large number of boys take part in Drama each year – onstage, behind the scenes and through speech and drama classes. Performance and production opportunities include House plays, Theatresports, the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival and various filmmaking projects, as well as major musical and dramatic productions produced in collaboration with leading Christchurch girls’ schools. Clubs and activities There is always something happening at College and we encourage all students to get involved in some kind of activity outside the classroom. College offers many co-curricular committees and activities, including – for example – Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award, debating, philosophy club, chess, skiing, and exchange programmes. A number of these activities are student-driven, and we always aim to support boys who come up with new ideas and initiatives they wish to explore.
House system Through the House system, our students gain: • A sense of belonging and identity • A strong support network, which includes senior–junior mentoring relationships • Opportunities for socialisation and a foundation for enduring friendships • Opportunities to explore sport and cultural interests in a safe, supportive environment • Strengthened teamwork and leadership skills • Greater respect for different opinions, cultures and ways of doing things Sport College is well known for its competitiveness in a broad range of sports, and our top teams and individuals compete at the highest level at national and international meets. Excellent facilities, specialist coaches and support staff, regular training sessions, and strength and conditioning programmes are all in place to help our sportsmen develop skills and excel in their chosen field. Summer Sports Winter Sports Athletics Badminton Cricket Basketball Golf Cycling Mountain Biking Football Multisport Harriers Polo Hockey Rowing Rugby Sailing Shooting Surfing Skiing and Snowboarding Swimming Squash Tennis Table Tennis Volleyball Water Polo
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