for some interesting discussions with their sons. “Live reporting will occur after any major subject assessment, Mathematics or History or similar, or after a portfolio type of project such as Art or English, for example. It doesn’t mean the teacher won’t speak to the student about his work, whether fantastic or not, but forms part of a discussion feedback cycle which will be a useful record for the student and ideally an encouragement to do well,” says Nicole. Live reporting relies on and makes full use of the capabilities of Schoolbox. Nicole says IPGs will continue to be posted as usual, as they are known to be a popular form of information for parents. Live reporting is simply another
means of communicating – first and foremost with students, but also allowing parents insight into their son’s progress. All comments collated through Schoolbox form an archival record for every student. “Which means if a student needs this kind of record for applications for awards or scholarships, the information is all there.” Live reporting also helps Housemasters in their pastoral care role, as they can see the academic work record of their students and help provide additional support if necessary. Trialled by the Biology department last year, live reporting has now been rolled out to the whole school, giving the opportunity for improved
“ Itmeans the teacher, the students and the parents are all part of an ongoing dialogue .” Nicole Billante of live reporting is set to play an important part in any extended periods away from a traditional classroom setting.” communication throughout the College community. Referencing the Covid-19 situation, Nicole says, “When we’ve found ourselves having to consider ways of remote learning, the introduction
NZQA Scholarship Awards for 2019
2019 NCEA Results In NCEA, Christ’s College boys consistently out-perform students in other decile 8–10 schools, with results that are well above national averages. All College students in each year group sit NCEA. Below is a comparison of the Excellence endorsements for Christ’s College compared with other decile 8–10 schools.
Congratulations to those students who gained NZQA Scholarship in 2019.
Edward Bayliss Drama Finn Brokenshire Chemistry, Economics, Statistics Dominic Edmond Drama Isaac Heap English Max Heywood Economics Nicholas Lidstone Chemistry
Max Surveyor Accounting, Chemistry, Economics (Outstanding) Angad Vraich English Thomas Whitaker Economics, Health & Physical Education, Statistics Jamie Yee Drama Benjamin Young Drama
EXCELLENCE ENDORSEMENT Christ’s College
LEVEL 1 37.5%
LEVEL 2 35.1%
LEVEL 3 25.8%
National Decile 10 schools
LEVEL 1 33.7%
LEVEL 2 27.8%
LEVEL 3 21.7%
All Canterbury single sex boys
Matthew Todd Biology, English Ellie Stevenson Economics, English, History
LEVEL 1 17.4%
LEVEL 2 17.5%
LEVEL 3 15.4%
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