Enrolment events 2026

Date Event
24 February A day at Christ's College, 9am–2pm, Year 8 Medbury School students
3 March A day at Christ's College, 9am–2pm, Year 8 Cathedral Grammar, St Michael's Church School and other schools' students
19 March Open Day, Christ's College, 1–4pm - Christ’s College is New Zealand’s only independent boys' school for Years 9–13. From the outside, our heritage is clear. But step inside and you’ll find the heart – where aspiration drives achievement, excellence is the standard, and every boy becomes his best. Discover what’s behind the gates at our Open Day.

Choose from one of two Open Day sessions, held at 1pm or 2.45pm.
27 March Year 9 scholarship applications for 2027 close
21–22 May Year 9 scholarship auditions (drama, choral and instrumental music auditions, and sports interviews for selected candidates), 9am–2pm TBC
22 May Year 9 academic scholarship exam, 9am–12pm, Christ's College
August House Allocation
15–16 October Year 8 boarding parents and boys (meet their Housemaster)
16 October Year 8 Entrance Test and parents welcome morning tea, 9.20am
Term 4 Year 9 new entrants for 2027, Housemaster visits for dayboys
Term 4 Interviews with Headmaster Joe Eccleton commence for siblings of current and past students

Agricultural shows 2026

Date Event
13–14 March Wanaka A&P Show
7 November Marlborough A&P Show
12–14 November The Royal A&P Show of New Zealand – Canterbury

For more information, please contact:

Staff Charlotte Ensor 3647 SQ
Charlotte Ensor

Admissions Registrar