Prizes and Awards We like to celebrate success. The system of prizes and awards at College is designed to recognise not only academic excellence, but also effort and achievement. Gold Badges and Gold Ties are awarded for academic excellence, Honours Ties are given to boys who make an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of the school, while School Colours are awarded to our top sportsmen. Gold and Silver Buttons may be worn by boys who excel in a number of areas, plus there are many other House and school awards made to boys who deserve recognition. Character and MANifesto Awards Character and MANifesto awards, for juniors and seniors respectively, are for boys who embody any of College’s 24 character strengths, as identified through the VIA classification of character strengths and virtues. While they may be used to acknowledge academic endeavours, the awards have been designed to ensure staff look at each boy holistically and recognise personal growth and development both in and outside the classroom. Any boy nominated for an award is invited to attend morning tea with the Executive Principal. Charles Upham Character Awards These awards celebrate character strengths in action in the classroom, around the school and in the community. Up to two awards are made in each year group. They are named after College Old Boy Charles Upham, who was awarded the Victoria Cross and bar during World War II.
NB: The Year 10 Numeracy and Year 11 Literacy credits are completed through the NCEA co-requisite assessments which boys first attempt as part of the Christ’s College Diploma. Once a boy achieves these standards, they apply to all NCEA levels. University Entrance University Entrance (UE) is the qualification students need in order to go to university in New Zealand. To gain UE, a student must achieve: • NCEA Level 3 • Three University Entrance approved subjects with 14 or more credits each • Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing • Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of specified achievement standards through a range of subjects, three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required), or the NCEA numeracy co-requisite. Students should be aware that prolonged absences in Years 11, 12, or 13, may result in them being unable to meet the requirements for NCEA. Please discuss any concerns with your Housemaster, subject teachers or the Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning. For more information about academic matters and subject choices at College, please talk to your Housemaster or refer to our Teaching & Learning at Christ’s College, Curriculum Studies Guide, respective Course Booklets, and the NZQA Booklet – all available in the Academic Programme section of our website (under About us).
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