Our team

Caroline Black – Director of Wellbeing Education

With psychological wellbeing a fundamental cornerstone of good health, Caroline Black leads the charge as College’s Director of Wellbeing Education.

After 22 years in education, Caroline heads Wellbeing Education, focusing on ensuring all boys can thrive in everything they do.

Caroline says the entire College community will benefit under this year's broadened concept which involves curriculum programmes at each level, staff initiatives, and parent involvement.

“Wellbeing is embedded in all aspects of College life right down to our policies and strategic themes. The Years 9–11 MINDfit curriculum builds on what initially started at Year 13 with MANifesto. This means wellbeing education is being taught across all five year groups.

“We want our boys to leave school with the emotional and interpersonal skills that enable them to look after themselves, relate well to others, and not let internal experiences prevent them from being the best versions of themselves.”

Kirsty Robinson – Counsellor

A child and family psychologist, Kirsty is passionate about the wellbeing of young people and their families. As a mother of two sons, she is very interested in supporting the positive psychological, social and physical development of boys.

Kirsty has a strong interest in positive psychology and strengths-based approaches to wellbeing. She possesses in-depth knowledge about fostering and maintaining good mental health in children and adolescents. Prior to following her passion and retraining as a psychologist at the University of Canterbury, Kirsty worked in senior policy roles within the public sector, a range of social support roles within NGOs and schools, and as a silversmith.

Riki Clark – Counsellor

Originally from Auckland, Riki has spent most of his life in Christchurch, developing a wide range of competencies – from a counsellor to a performing arts practitioner and a personal trainer to a netball player and coach.

He loves sport and has played touch and netball throughout his life, is passionate about performing arts, and has taught independently in Christchurch dance schools. Riki balances his professional career with these interests and by spending time with his partner and whānau. Riki has spent many years working in the areas of trauma and sexual abuse and approaches therapy from a trauma-informed perspective.

He embraces change and welcomes the opportunity to support a bicultural lens within the school.