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Extra-Curricular Activities
Contents
Introduction
Cultural Activities Art
Debating
Kapa haka
Music
Performing Arts Activities Dance
Drama
Other School wide Performing Arts events
Sport Activities School Wide Events
Inter-School Exchanges
Summer Sport Options
Winter Sport Options
Personal & Spiritual Development Camps
Term 3 Activities for Years 7-10
The Duke of Edinburgh‘s Hillary Award
Spirit of Adventure
Outward Bound
Student Exchange Programmes
Craighead Diocesan School Challenge
Special Interest Groups
School Activities & Groups
School Committees
INTRODUCTION
Accepting challenges, learning new skills and working in teams with different groups of
people helps our young women to develop resilience, compassion and a sense of
community.
This booklet has been designed to inform students new to our school about the many
sporting, cultural and special interest extra-curricular activities available for Craighead
students. The expectation is that every Craighead girl will participate in the life of the
School through sport, culture and service.
Extra-curricular activities are excellent in developing skills that classroom work can only
introduce. Cultural and sporting talents and skills are developed through training and
competition. In addition to this, students will develop their self-management, teamwork
and leadership skills. Friendships, which last for years, are made through many of these
activities.
It is important to note that many of the extra-curricular activities are taken by parents and
staff as a voluntary service to our Craighead family. Therefore, it is important that students
consider their other commitments before signing up. When a girl signs up for an activity,
she makes a commitment. We expect girls to honour their commitments. Students are
required to turn up for practice and for games. They will be punctual and reliable, and
recognise that correct uniforms and codes of behaviour are expected.
Be aware that some activities have significant costs.
ART
There are annual local and regional Art competitions and an
exhibition that our girls regularly enter. If you are interested in these
events please talk with Ms Parry, HOD Art.
Artarama:
What: This is a regional festival celebrating South Canterbury student art .
There is an array of prize sponsored by various community organisations e.g The
Aigantighe Friends‘ sponsor a prize and give a free Friends membership to inspire students.
Who: This festival is open to all Year levels
When: August
Where: The Aigantighe Art Gallery, Timaru
Zonta:
What: This is an annual exhibition of artworks from the youth of Mid and South Canterbury. It
provides a great opportunity for the creative youth within our community to experience
what it is like to enter an exhibition, to have the chance to win awards, recognition and
to be encouraged for their artistic achievements.
Who: This event is for Senior students
When: September
Where: The exhibition is held in Ashburton
Youth Week Art Exhibition:
What: Students are invited to get creative and enter the Annual Youth Week Art Exhibition/
Competition. Now in it‘s fifth year, this exhibition and competition is an opportunity for
young people to showcase their talents in a competition that caters for every genre of
artistic expression. There are great prizes in each of the six categories with students also
able to offer their work for sale.
Who: Students between the ages of 12 – 24
When: May (9 days)
Where: National event with regional events organised
DEBATING
What: This is a group of students who are interested in debating or
public speaking, or wish to learn how to debate. Training is
given for those who are new to debating. There are inter-house, inter-school, Canterbury
Regionals and Summer & Winter Quad Tournament competitions. Also from time-to-time,
demonstration debates are held.
Who: Debating is available for all Year groups. Anyone interested can contact
Mrs Whittington (Teacher in Charge) or Mr Batchelor (Debating coach)
How: Invitations to join are in the daily Form Notices from the start of the year
When: Most groups will meet fortnightly.
KAPA HAKA
What: This group is open to all ages, is growing from strength to strength, and always welcomes
new members.
The Kapa haka performs at various functions such as official openings, assemblies and
prize-givings, and is also looking to perform in the future at the Flava Festival.
There are plenty of leadership opportunities within this cultural area.
Who: This group is open to all students. Our tutor is Mr Karl Te Raki and teacher in charge is
Mrs Sonia Ottley
How: An open invitation will be announced in the Form Notices When: The Kapa haka group meets every Friday lunchtime in the
Auditorium.
MUSIC VOICE:
Barbershop
What : A Cappella (unaccompanied) quartet, each singing their own part
Who: Girls from Year 9-13 who love singing in harmony
How: Like-minded people who want to form a quartet with you
When: Anytime you can get together
Where: Music Suite/anywhere else
Director: No formal director but Mrs McLeod will guide any quartet
In the past, our quartets have qualified and competed at National level.
Choir
What : A choral group of approx 50
Who: Usually girls from Year 9-13, although there are some Year 7 & 8 students
How: An all-comers choir - anyone who likes to sing
When: Wednesday lunchtime in Terms 1, 3 & 4 and Wednesday after school in Term 2 from
3.30 – 4.30pm
Where: Music Room
Director: Mrs McLeod
Accompanist: Mrs Lynne Macfarlane in Term 2
The Choir is often entered in the NZ Secondary Schools‘ Choral festival ―The Big Sing‖ where it has, in
the past been selected as one of the top 20 choirs to compete in the National Competition. In 2007
the Choir won a Silver award and more recently, in 2012 the Choir was awarded the John Leslie
Trophy for Choral Excellence at the regional festival. This year the Choir was rewarded with a
Commended certificate for its performance of a NZ work.
Chorale
What : A small choral group of approx 16-18
Who: Usually girls from Years 9-13, although there have been Year 7 & 8 students
How: By audition or invitation only
When: Usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3.30 – 4.30 pm
Where: Music Room
Director: Mrs McLeod
Accompanist: Mrs Lynne Macfarlane
The Chorale is usually entered in the NZ Secondary Schools‘ Choral festival ―The Big Sing‖ where it
has been selected as one of the top 24 choirs to compete in the National Competition and has won
numerous Gold, Silver and Bronze awards. This year the Chorale was awarded a Very Highly
Commended certificate for its performance of a NZ work, the Millennium Trophy for best
performance of a Classical work and the John Leslie Trophy for best performance of other styles. The
Chorale was also awarded the Tarbotton Award for the choir most representative of the spirit of the
Festival at the Regional Competition in Dunedin and gained a Silver Award at the National Finale.
Junior Choir
What: A choral group of approx 20
Who: Girls from Year 7-10
How: An all-comers choir - anyone who likes to sing
When: Tuesday lunchtime
Where: Music Room
Directors: Year 13 Music students
Accompanist: A senior student The Junior Choir took part in the Regional Big Sing festival this year.
INSTRUMENT:
Chamber Music Groups
What: Small ensembles of Strings/Woodwind/Piano
Who: Girls who play musical instruments and have the ability and talent
How: Girls of similar ability wishing to form an ensemble to play chamber music
When: Regular practice times that suit all members of the group
Where: The Music Suite
Director: Mrs McLeod and/or the appropriate Itinerant Music Teachers
This year, two of our students, joined by a student from Mountainview High School, formed a trio
of three violins called ‗Asplmayr Trio‘ which was Highly Commended at the Regional Chamber
Music Contest. The Trio was directed by Tim McLeod. Orchestra
What: An instrumental group of approx. 20-25 students
Who: Girls from Year 7-13 who play an orchestral instrument
How: Girls who have been learning an orchestral instrument through the Itinerant Music
Scheme for at least two years are expected to play in the orchestra. Any others who
play an instrument are welcome
When: Thursday lunchtime
Where: Music Room
Director: Mrs McLeod
Rock band
What: A rock group of approx. 3-5 students
Who: Girls from Year 10-13 who play guitar, drums, and keyboard
How: Like-minded students who are keen to form a rock band with you
When: At a time that suits all members of the band
Where: Studio 3 in the Music Suite
In the past, the Rock band has entered RockQuest and a member has won the Women‘s
Musicianship award on a number of occasions, as well as Best Vocalist award, and the Lyric Writ-
er‘s award. This year, two of our students along with two students from other schools, were select-
ed to compete in the semi finals and one of our students went on to win the National Womens
Musicianship Award for 2015.
String Group
What : An instrumental group of approx. 6-8
Who: Girls from Year 7-13 who play violin or ‗cello
How: Girls who play at the level required (usually 3-4 year‘s tuition) are invited to join
When: Friday lunchtime
Where: Music Room
Director: Tim McLeod (Itinerant String Teacher)
The String Group plays at school functions including Prize-giving.
DANCE
Stage Challenge: What: This is a wonderful opportunity for girls from every Year level to work together and be
an Ensemble Company. Stage Challenge is run by students, and is modelled on the
National Smokefree Stage Challenge Contest. The competition is held annually in
either Dunedin or Christchurch.
A team is entered to compete at the regional Stage Challenge performance in
Christchurch every May. Many students participate in practices during Term 1 and 2 in
preparation for this performance. A group of lead students work during Term 4 to plan
the Stage Challenge performance for the next coming year.
Who: Open to all Year groups
How: Ashleigh Vaughan and Alexis Townshend are leading the Stage Challenge for 2016
and any girls who are interested and wish to be involved should talk to them or
Mr Townshend at the start of the year.
Dance Cup:
What: This event is held in Term 4 and runs alongside of the Junior Music Cup.
Who: This is an open event. Students who wish to enter for the Dance Cup in Term 4 need to
speak with Mr Townshend.
DRAMA
A range of extra-curricular drama activities are available which all make use of the
excellent facilities of the Drama suite and Auditorium. Students who are interested in the
below activities they should speak to Mrs Towle, Head of Drama, and also listen out for
Drama events in the Form Notices.
School Productions
Major School Productions are held annually, and alternate between a Musical and a
Dramatic Play, therefore offering opportunities for all ages and skills.
The Otago University Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival in Term I:
This competition is for short excerpts of Shakespeare prepared and directed by both
teachers and students. Regional winners are sent forward to the national final in
Wellington. Craighead has had groups in the finals regularly in recent years and a Year
13 student has, in the past, been selected to travel to England to train and perform at
Stratford-upon-Avon. This event is open to all Year groups.
Theatresports:
The Canterbury Theatre sports in Schools competition has differing age categories and is
enormous fun, teaching improvisational skills and the ability to make students think on
their feet!
OTHER SCHOOL WIDE ACTIVITIES
Junior and Senior Music Cups:
What: This is an annual event held over two evenings; one for the Junior and one for Seniors.
Who: These events are open to all year levels, individuals or groups
How: For further information talk to Mrs McLeod, HOD Music and listen for notices from the
Year 13 Performing Arts Leader
When: A notice of how to enter is announced in the daily Form Notices. The events are held
usually in the same week, early in Term 4
Where: School Auditorium.
Lip Sync:
What: This is a very entertaining, fun-filled school-wide event. Groups of students perform to
music in front of an audience of families, staff and students.
Who: This is open to all Year levels, usually in groups of two or more students, from any year
level
How: Announcements of the coming event will be made in the daily Form Notices
When: This event takes place at the end of Term 3
Where: The evening event is held in the School Auditorium.
Junior and Senior Speech Cups:
What: For those interested in public speaking/speech making, Junior and Senior Speech
Cups are on offer each year. Speech topics are open to the student and information
will be given by English Teachers in class. Speeches are performed to an audience and
judged. Winners are announced, with Cups presented at Prize-giving
Who: Open to Years 9-13.
How: To find out more information speak with your English Teacher or Mrs Foley, HOD English
When: Senior Speech Cup - Term 3, Junior Speech Cup - Term 4.
Junior and Senior Writing Competition:
What: For those interested in creative writing there is a Junior and Senior Writing Competition
on offer each year in Term 4. Writing topics are open to the student and information will
be given by English Teachers in class. Winners will be announced at Prize-giving
How: To find out more information speak with your English Teacher or Mrs Foley, HOD English
Who: Open to Years 9-13.
SPORT AT CRAIGHEAD
For all sport‘s information at Craighead we have a sports portal. This portal
can be accessed directly by going to: www.sporty.co.nz/craighead or you
can also access the portal from the Home Page of our School Website:
www.craighead.school.nz. Here you will find information on: all the sports currently availa-
ble at Craighead; online registration; team, coach and practice details; sports draws and
results; images and up-to-date sports news.
Sport notices are included in our daily Form Notices which are read out at the beginning
of each day during Form Time to all classes and can be accessed through your KAMAR
app. Notices are also placed on the Sports Notice Board outside the Sports Department
Office. So remember to listen and look out for sport updates.
WHOLE SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS:
School Athletics and Swimming Championships
Both these events are held early in Term 1, with the whole school being involved. In
both cases, there is an inter-House aspect as well as the individual championships.
All girls enter at least two events for each of these competitions, either as an individual
or as a team member in the various relay events. Mr Faith, Head of Sport, explains in a
special assembly how to enter.
All girls wear either their normal PE uniform or their House coloured t-shirts with PE shorts
for Athletics and non-uniform one piece swimming togs for the Swimming sports day.
Year 13 girls can wear ‗mufti‘ clothes or get ‗dressed up‘ for these championships,
however, they wear PE uniform or House t-shirts when competing.
Annual Inter-School Sporting exchanges
The main exchanges are the Term 1 Summer and the Term 3 Winter Quadrangular
Tournaments with our sister schools in Christchurch and Dunedin: Rangi Ruru Girl‘s
School; St Margaret‘s College; Columba College; and St. Hilda‘s Collegiate.
Exchanges are also held with St. Andrew‘s College in Term 3 and with Rangi Ruru (for
Juniors only) in Term 2.
Girls are asked to encourage their parents and family to come along to any
of the inter-House competitions or inter-School games during the year
to support them and the School.
On this page and the next are listed some of the sports offered at Craighead and, where
applicable, the contact person, approximate costs for the season, and which day(s) they are
played. If you cannot find a sport here that you are interested in playing please refer to our Sports
Portal: www.sporty.co.nz/craighead and/or speak to our friendly Sports staff -
Mr Allan Faith (HOD PE & Sport) and Mrs Diane Surridge (Sports Co-ordinator):
both of who share the Sports Department office on the ground floor at the eastern end
(Boarding House end) of the West Watson Building (the main block of classrooms)
SUMMER OPTIONS
Training/Practice Days: Contact person/Events entered: Approx. Cost:
Archery Thursday lunchtimes Mr Wayne Garchow $20
Athletics
Wednesday evening
Club nights
Saturday competition
Mr Allan Faith (Teacher in Charge)
School Athletics Day
Aoraki Athletics Day
South Island Secondary Schools Championships
National Secondary School Championships
Primary Schools Athletics
Equestrian Ms Katie MacKenzie (Staff member in Charge)
As events / competitions are scheduled
Rowing
Morning + weekend
training and regattas
Mr Calvin Leen
Rowing camps (organised by Craighead Rowing Group)
Regattas
Maadi Cup Championships
$2000 to $2500
(Cost excluding
Maadi)
Sailing
Terms 1 and 4 Mrs Michelle Kelly
Year 7-13
Mr Allan Faith (TIC)
Competitions: SISS Sunburst, NZSS Teams Sailing
$100
Swimming
Mr Allan Faith (TIC),
School Swimming Sports Day
Aoraki Secondary Schools Swimming
Primary Schools Swimming
Tennis
Tuesday evenings
Tennis coaching
Mrs Surridge (Staff member in Charge)
Junior Aoraki Tennis
Aoraki Secondary Schools Tennis
SISS Tennis
$25
Touch Thursday evening Mr Allan Faith (TIC)
Junior Team, Senior Team & Social Team
$30
Volleyball
Friday evenings at SBS
Centre
Mr Allan Faith (TIC)
Years 9-13 Junior and Senior Teams
Inter-school competition
Aoraki Junior Volleyball
Aoraki Senior Volleyball
$35
WINTER OPTIONS
Training/Practice Days: Contact person/Events entered: Approx. Cost:
Adventure
Racing
Mrs Grace (TIC)
Events advertised in the Sports Notices and daily Form
Notices.
Badminton Thursday nights at the SBS
Centre
Ms Whelan (TIC)
Years 9-13 Juniors and Seniors
$40
Basketball
Friday evening—games
at 3 venues - check
draws
Mr Allan Faith (TIC)
Inter-school competition
Years 7-13
Aoraki Junior Basketball
$75-85
Cross Country
Terms 2-3 Years 7-13
School Cross Country
Aoraki Cross Country
Primary Schools Cross Country
Football
Sunday afternoon Mr Alastair Townshend (Manager/TIC)
Inter-school competitions
Tournament and club competitions
$80
Hockey
Day depends on the
grade
Seniors usually play
Saturday afternoon
Mrs Julie McLean (Manager/TIC)
Inter-school competitions
Tournament and club competitions
$270 (Cost
covers all team
entry fees + use
of turf)
Netball
Saturday afternoon
Wednesday evening
(Senior A & B teams)
Mrs Sharon McLeay/ Mrs Diane Surridge (Staff member)
Netball camps run by Craighead Netball group
Inter-school competitions
Tournament competitions
$85
Rogaine Mr Allan Faith (TIC)
Rugby Wednesday afternoon Mr Allan Faith (TIC)
Inter-school competitions and tournaments
$45
Skiing/
Snowboard
June Mrs Kirke (TIC)
Years 7-13
Aoraki Snow Sports
SISS Snow Sports Championships
Shooting
Tuesday afternoon
Costs includes all trips
away
Mrs Barbara Morris (Manager/TIC)
Competitions held around the country, North & South
Island championships and National Championships
$2000
Table Tennis
Wednesday competition
evenings at the Barry
Butler Table Tennis
Stadium
Mrs Diane Surridge (Staff member in Charge)
Years 9-13
Aoraki Table Tennis
$15
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
For Years 7–10 there are a number of Outdoor Education opportunities
available to the girls each year:
Camps:
Year 7 and 8
What: A camp, in alternate years, to Wainui (Akaroa area) and Queenstown. There is an
approximate cost of $250 which is off-set by fund raising
How: Organised by Year 7 & 8 teachers - Mrs Ottley and Ms Walker. Information will be sent
home in preparation for this event. Any enquiries should be directed to them
When: Term 4 each year.
Year 9
What: A camp to Raincliff with the activities run by Peel Forest
Outdoor Pursuits Centre including the Ropes Course at
Geraldine High School and Rafting and Water Safety on the
Rangitata River. There is an approximate cost of $250
How: Mr Faith, Head of Outdoor Education, organizes this event.
All enquiries should be directed to him. Information on gear,
programme and permissions is sent home early Term 1
When: Term 1. The timing and structure of this camp is to help
bond the Year 9‘s as a group.
Year 10
What: A camp to Hanmer Springs with activities run by Activity Hanmer including orienteering,
initiatives (problem solving activities), bushwalk, mountain biking, climbing and abseiling,
and, of course, a relaxing soak in the hot pools! There is an approximate cost of $380
How: Mr Faith, Head of Outdoor Education, organizes this event. Information on gear,
programme and permissions is sent home early Term 4. Any enquiries should be directed to
Mr Faith
When: Late in Term 4.
Other activities during Term 3 for Years 7-10:
Skiing and Snowboarding What: Years 7, 8 and 9 ski at Round Hill Ski Field
for a day. There is an approx. cost of $80.
(Years 7&8 go to Round Hill on a different
day from Year 9)
How: Information will be sent home by the
Teacher-in-Charge: Years 7&8 - Mrs Ottley,
Year 9 - Miss Dawe.
Skate and Soak Trip What: Year 10 travels to Tekapo for their ‗Skate
and Soak‘ Trip at Tekapo Springs. There
is an approx. cost of $60.
How: Information will be sent home by the
Teacher-in-Charge, Miss Dawe
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH‘S HILLARY AWARD
‘Its all about young people being the best that they can be.’
Engaging with The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award does not mean you will be moulded
into being just like everybody else...its all about you! You as an individual, discovering and
building on your strengths, your interests and your personality to give you the ability to
deal with everything life can throw at you.
This is a voluntary, non competitive programme of leisure activities for those aged 14 - 25,
designed to offer a personal and individual challenge.
It introduces young people to exciting, positive, challenging and enjoyable things to do in
their free time. It encourages friendships amongst those taking part, and across the
generations with adults who give up time to share skills and help organise the programme.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Through a four Section programme at three levels.
The levels are:
Bronze - open to all aged 14 and over and lasting at least 6 months
Silver - open to all aged 15 and over and lasting at least 12 months
Gold - open to all aged 16 and over and lasting at least 18 months
The sections are:
Service - giving help in the local community
Skills - covering almost any non physical hobby, skill or interest
Adventurous Journey - training for, practising, planning and completing a jour-
ney on foot, horseback or by boat or cycle
Physical Recreation - sport, dance and fitness
Residential Project - for the Gold level only - spending 5 or more days on a pur-
poseful project with new companions
WHO CAN DO THIS PROGRAMME?
Anyone between the ages of 14 and 24 can take up the Programme, regardless of gen-
der, background or ability. All Awards must be completed by the participant's 25th Birth-
day. You must fill out a registration form and receive a Record Book before you can count
any activities towards The Award.
The information above has been supplied from the Duke of Edinburgh‘s Hillary Award
website. There is a vast amount of further information on the website. If what is written
above takes your interest, please take a visit to: http://www.dofehillary.org.nz
Craighead has a Duke of Edinburgh Liaison Officer who arranges meetings, supports our
students, and assists students with planning and preparation of level tasks. The Liaison Of-
ficer can be contacted through the School Office or through the Year 13 DOE Student Li-
aison.
OTHER EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & GROUPS As students move through the school, a range of activities outside the school are available to
develop life skills and an understanding of the world we live in. The school encourages students to be
involved in activities in the local community and in the wider world which help improve the well
being of all people and assist the work of social agencies and charity organisations.
Spirit of Adventure:
http://www.spiritofadventure.org.nz/ The school facilitates opportunities for senior students to take part in Spirit of Adventure
voyages.
Want to find out more? Available berths are advertised in the school Form Notices.
Interested students should see Mr Pahl, Deputy Principal, to have their names put down
on a waiting list. Usually a couple of berths are allocated to Craighead each year, but students
could apply themselves outside of the school. The opening of the waiting list is advertised in Assem-
bly for Year 12 students.
Outward Bound at Anakiwa:
http://www.outwardbound.co.nz/ What is Outward Bound?
Learning through Experience - learn by doing! Learn more about yourself and others
from challenge, success and failure, self reflection and feedback. All activities are
designed to promote learning that can be transferred to home and work.
Adventure and Challenge - Our courses are based on real adventure. You will have experiences that
are physically, mentally and emotionally challenging. We will push your limits and help you conquer
your fears!
Physical Activities in the Outdoors - All activities involve situations where there are consequences.
Our highly skilled instructors deliver our courses, which will include activities such as: Sailing, Kayaking,
High ropes, Rock climbing, Solo experience, Tramping, Physical training. You don‘t need previous
outdoors experience to participate.
Safe and Supportive Environment - Clearly maintained boundaries which ensure physical and
emotional safety. Supportive relationships and culture.
Want to find out more? The school facilitates opportunities for senior students to take part in Outward
Bound. Interested students should see Mrs Brehaut, Deputy Principal, for further information.
Student Exchange Programmes: What: A wide range of information is available from the School Library on the more
well known Student Exchange Programmes like Rotary and AFS. How: Ask the school Librarian, Mrs Oliver, for the Exchange Programme
information.
Craighead Diocesan School Challenge: The Craighead Challenge is a personal challenge that a student participates in to give back to the
community. The opportunity is open to Year 10 students and above. The challenge was designed in
2015 to help support our community and also allow students to extend themselves both mentally and
physically. For completing the CDS Challenge, you will not only be rewarded from your own personal
sense of achievement, but your efforts will also be acknowledged by the school through the official
CDS Challenge badge and certificate.
Want to find out more? Please visit our website www.craighead.school.nz/extra_curricular/ and
scroll down to the last article on this website page. There you will find an application form and details
on the current Challenge.
Who can I talk to? Faith Turner-Walker is our current senior student managing this programme or you
may speak to our Principal, Ms Lindy Graham.
School Committees, Activities and Groups
Teen Ag: What: This is a group of students who are interested in farming,
agriculture and horticulture - basically a junior Young
Farmers. We have a glasshouse and a garden which we
plant out each year, and we go to places such as the
Wool Scour, Deer Farms, Farmer‘s Mill, dairy sheds etc.
Who: Open to all Year groups. Senior Students are the Office
holders and Mrs Mulvihill manages the group
How: Students are able to join the group by coming to a
meeting.
When: The group meets regularly - meeting venue, date and time will be advertised through
the daily Form Notices. Trips take place out of school time. Parent help with travel and
arranging trips is always appreciated.
Science Badges: What: These are individual awards that students can achieve by completing
tasks in selected scientific fields. All students who complete a Science
Fair project can earn the Investigations badge.
Who: Any Year 7-10 student can collect information from Mr Townshend or
their Science teacher to complete task/s for a selected Science badge
in their own time.
Global Citizens: What: This is a group of interested Year 13s who meet once
a fortnight with the aim of increasing the school's
awareness of global issues. This can be through
running an activity, having a quiz or competition
(with the "GOLDEN GLOBE" as the prize), raising
funds or collecting goods for specific situations -
whatever comes up in lunchtime discussions at our
meetings. We have collected boxes of stationery for
schools in Vanuatu; had BBQ lunches to raise funds
for earthquake victims in Nepal; collected old phones for Starship Hospital; supported
lip-sync and the social by running a snack stall and our next major event is a
workshop on White Ribbon Day where we hope to get the whole school involved in
making stars to show our support for victims of domestic violence.
Who: If you would like more information please speak to Mrs McKenzie, Head of Geography
How: Year 13 students are welcome to attend meetings as and when they can. It is an
informal structure that means most Year 13s are involved at some stage. Meetings are
arranged ahead of time but reminders are also posted in the Form Notices.
Breakfast Club What: This is a group of Year 12 and 13‘s who meet as a group to hold
philosophical discussions on academic readings.
How: An event is advertised in the Form Notices detailing time and place,
with readings to be collected from Mr Townshend.
Who: This group and subsequent events are managed by Mr Townshend.
The French Club: What: This is a group of senior students that meet to enjoy a French
cultural experience within school time. This may involve a French
style luncheon for example.
Who: This group is open to any Year 11-13 students. Miss Mills is Teacher-in-
Charge and interested students should speak with her.
How: Meetings and venue are advertised in the daily Form Notices and
are held approximately twice a term
SADD (Students Against Dangerous Driving): What: This is a group of mainly senior students who are interested
in making others aware of the causes and effects of
dangerous driving. The group is run by a committee of
Year 13 students who, amongst group discussions,
organise campaigns or competitions to help raise the
awareness of this social problem. There are also national
conferences held which students have attended in the
past and occasionally activities are organised with like-
minded students from other schools.
How: Meetings are on a regular basis and are advertised in the Form Notices.
Who: Mr Soper is the Teacher-in-Charge, but the group is mainly student driven once the
committee is established. This group is open to all Year groups but mainly Years 11-13
attend.
School Committees: There are a wide range of school committees for students to join covering a wide range of special
interest areas within the school community. There will always be announcements in the Form
Notices, especially at the beginning of each year, inviting interested students to join up. The
announcements will detail the Year groups the committee is open to, venues, days and times of
initial meetings with usually the name of the teacher in charge or senior student in charge. Form
Notices are usually displayed in Form Classes after they have been read out (in case
announcements are missed!) and a copy is always available outside the Library and on the
KAMAR app. Some of the committees include:
Student Council:
Two form class representatives attend monthly School Council meetings to raise issues for
discussion. The Student Board of Trustees Representative can then take recommendations to the
Principal or Board of Trustee meetings. Form class representatives are elected by students at the
beginning of each term.
Chapel committee Library Sports committee Tech Angels
Student Council Health committee Boarding House committee Literature committee
