Welcome from the Housemaster
Before taking on the role of Housemaster of Julius House, I had the privilege of serving as Deputy Housemaster of Jacobs House. I have also been involved in coaching and managing football and served as the Master-in-Charge – Tennis. Additionally, I am a keen tramper, often accompanying boys on Duke of Edinburgh trips as they work towards their Gold and Silver Hillary Awards. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, staying active, and travelling.
The Julius House whakataukī, ‘He waka eke noa’, speaks directly to my vision for our House. I aspire to create an environment where every member feels empowered to strive for their best, whether in the classroom, on the field, or in the arts. This House will be a place where challenges are met with resilience, successes are shared and celebrated, and respect, integrity, and teamwork guide our actions.
I look forward to getting to know each of you and working together to make 2025 a successful and memorable year.
Josh Kim
Housemaster – Te Kaitiaki o ̄ te
Whare Huriu
Welcome from Head of Julius House
We are lucky to have a really supportive team of teachers, including Dr Field as our Housemaster.
He keeps us all under control and well-disciplined, but is also very approachable and always happy to have a laugh with us.
David Wayne
Head of House 2025
House staff
Rob Clarke
Mentor
Rob Clarke
Mentor
Rob is a Physical Education graduate from Otago University and completed his teacher training at the Christchurch College of Education before embarking on his teaching career.
Rob completed his schooling in Singapore, where he played senior rugby, cricket, basketball and volleyball. He also represented Singapore in cricket and played a few “international” matches.
Rob secured his first teaching job at Shirley Boys’ High School, where he spent 10 years as a PE teacher. During that time, he was in charge of Outdoor Education at both junior and senior levels, and coached rugby teams from U15A through to 1st XV. It was at SBHS where his transition from a sportsman, playing senior rugby, basketball and cricket, to a coach took place.
In 2002, Rob accepted the position of Director of Sport at Christ’s College. At College, he has also been a boarding Housemaster, PE teacher and rugby and cricket coach. Currently, he teaches Physical Education and coaches cricket. Rob is involved with Canterbury Metro age-group rugby, which he has coached for several years.
“It is an exciting time for sport at College. With the expansion of the sports department, there is the scope and opportunity to push sport at College to new levels in many areas, while maintaining our objective of non-specialised excellence.”
House booklet
History of Julius House
Julius House is named after Bishop Churchill Julius, second Bishop of Christchurch (1890–1925) and third Warden of Christ’s College. The Julius House tie shows the mitre with lappets or ribbons worn by bishops, as a symbol of their office. Julius House is one of six dayboy Houses at Christ’s College.
The Julius House building started life as part of Mountfort’s new classrooms (the other one being Harper House), designed by Benjamin Woolfield Mountfort and completed in 1886. The bottom floor of the building was converted in 1931 to become Julius House, while the upstairs remained as classrooms.
The House was renovated completely in 1962 and again in 1981. It has had minor refurbishments over the years, but its main architectural features have remained unaltered. The stone step to the locker room and the hardwood of the low wall of the cloisters, both carved by hundreds of boys’ shoes over the years, are the physical evidence of the legacy from past generations of Julius House boys.
Julius House was originally known as North Town as it was the dayboy House into which all the boys who lived in the northern part of town were placed. Inside, Honours Boards retrace the history of all the boys who have been members of Julius House.
Julius House sits within the school grounds, is north-facing and looks directly onto the quad. In the September 2010 earthquake, Julius House lost its chimneys, which damaged the iconic cloisters area. This was fixed, only to suffer again after the February 2011 earthquake where the Harper chimneys damaged both Houses and the cloisters area. It was with great pleasure that we returned to a fully functioning House in 2013.