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Epic efforts by our clay target boys! Christ’s College shooters have won three individual High Over All titles from the eight available at the South Island and New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships at McLeans Island.

The power of the haka reverberates around Williams Court as House pride takes centre stage at Christ’s College. Each year, each House vies for ‘best haka’ honours as the tamaiti tāne (boys) unite for the traditional display of House tuakiri (identity) and mana.

Built in the Christ’s College workshop, transported by tractor and trailer, and carefully lifted into position on a remote North Canterbury farm, an impressive four-person hut is the result of a year of planning, construction, and teamwork.

Meet our outstanding 2027 Prefects – led by Louis Sharr, Ollie Trollip, and Arthur Brown – announced at Assembly.

Celebrating outstanding student achievement, Honours Ties have been presented to 72 boys who have excelled in kapa haka, Theatresports, drama, and music.

What a week! Well done to all the players, coaches, managers, and sideline supporters who lined up for Winter Tournament Week across New Zealand.

Pure Oil New Zealand Managing Director Nick Murney has shared his story at a recent Business Banter at Christ’s College.

Southern Tour winners Will Crawford (U20) and Harrison Tapper (U17) – along with 3rd placegetter Hudson Carter (U15) – have delivered outstanding rides in Marlborough.

Christ’s College cycling star Riley Crampton has won silver at the 2026 UCI Junior Track World Championships in Belgium.

The creativity, talent, and energy of College students took centre stage at the 56th REACTION House Plays Festival, with all 10 Houses presenting their productions across two nights.

Christ’s College has been in flying form at Mount Hutt, winning the Canterbury Ski and Snowboard Championships teams titles.

Oats2Go has the winning ingredients for the Christ’s College business incubator programme, taking the top spot following an impressive elevator pitch to PwC staff.

Sustainability superheroes, House plant pot painters, leaf counters, the seeds of competition, an environmental quiz, and cleaning up the riverbank – welcome to Environment Week at Christ’s College.

Sharing his service project journey, Year 13 student Paddy Newton reflects on his visit to Tiger Kloof, Vryburg.

Julius boys love a good book, leading the House Reading competition from start to finish.

A Round Square world of connection and culture – that's the foundation of a student-led, week-long celebration of diversity at Christ’s College.

Christ’s College biologist Ericsson Ye has won silver at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), placing the 17-year-old among the world’s most remarkable young scientists.

Communication matters on a student exchange. Slang, jokes, and colloquial speech all bring fresh challenges in a new country. Not to mention navigating streets teeming with people, keeping your cool in the heavy heat, or finding your way in a challenging new world.

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A camera obscura – created by a trio of Physics teachers – brings a new perspective to Christ’s College while shedding light on the role of photons.

Putting his own brain to the test, Year 11 student Sean Ma has been crowned the 2026 Brain Bee Challenge South Island champion.

An opportunity to explore fiscal and monetary policy through the eyes of a seasoned economist by examining what has worked historically and what may yet solve some of society's most persistent challenges has been “priceless” for Economics students.

The 87th Christ’s College House Music competition delivered another memorable celebration of talent, House pride and community, with Jacobs House claiming the Christ’s College Parents’ Association Overall House Music Trophy after an outstanding evening of performances in the Christchurch Town Hall.

Wanting to take student skills up a gear, the Christ’s College Wellbeing Committee – in partnership with SADD and AA – has delivered a car maintenance workshop by the Quad.

In a first for Christ’s College, Year 12 orator Kiniwai Morgan has been named the Overall Winner of the Senior Māori Section at the regional Ngā Manu Kōrero Māori speech competition in Christchurch.

College Archivist Anne Gabrielsson looks back on 100 years of the Quadrangular Tournament.

A new taonga highlights the importance of the House Haka competition at Christ’s College, with a stunning carving by Master Carver Rawiri Koia to have pride of place in the winning House.

Big Science – big success. Three Christ’s College students have achieved High Distinction in the international Big Science Competition, placing Kiran Keswani, Noah Zhang, and Taha Cam in the top 5% of the 40,000-plus entrants.

For the first time in more than 10 years, Christ’s College has won a major award at the SGCNZ VUW National Shakespeare Festival in Wellington.

From a mental ‘clash’ of the bridge-building masters and students to a rapid-fire episode of ‘Beat The Teachers’, STEM Week has united the Houses in a test of knowledge, model engineering, and highly competitive Esports.

Old Boys Scott Gregan (2018–2022) and Jamie Street (2011–2015) have delivered entertaining and thought-provoking addresses at the Founders Dinner.

Embodied AI pioneer Alex Kendall and dynamic All Black back Damian McKenzie – two of the youngest Old Boys to be celebrated by Christ’s College – have been awarded their Senior Honours Ties.

Heart and hope and passion and power – Les Misérables brings it all.

Summer Sports Colours have been presented to 30 students who have excelled in Athletics, Rowing, Sailing, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, and the Coast to Coast.

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Multiple titles, a championship record, and overall top school honours – Christ’s College athletes have led the way at the South Island Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships at Ngā Puna Wai.

Take a bow Max Zhao and Cole Moffatt, named Best Supporting Performer and Best Performer, respectively, at the SGCNZ Shakespeare Festival regional event.

Race records and nine titles – Christ’s College has been in formidable form at the Canterbury Schools Swimming Championships at Parakiore. Among the standout performances, senior College students have won all three relays in record times.

Flower’s House has lifted the trophy as overall Christ’s College athletics champion while four boys have shared the U14 title in an exhilarating contest.

Multiple medals, a national title, and high-level performances across six sports – it has been an impressive Summer Tournament Week for Christ’s College. Lining against the best secondary school competitors across New Zealand, College has stood out for its sportsmanship and determination in multiple disciplines.