State single sex boys school; Years 9-13; Roll: 1250; Boarding Hostel: Boarding Fee: $NZ10,500; Tuition for International Students: $NZ15,000; Founded: 1881.

Mission Statement
Altiora Peto - I seek Higher Things
To challenge each pupil to realise his potential in the pursuit of academic, cultural and sporting excellence.

The school provides a high quality academic education and a range of sporting and cultural activities, where boys accept responsibility and grow in self respect, with a concern for others.

It is a modern school with a rich past. The school has a blend of new and recently modernised classrooms, newly built hall and library, laboratories, art studios, music suite, technical workshops, gymnasia, drama room, all weather sports training area, solar heated swimming pool and spacious grounds (11.6 ha) for summer and winter sports. Adams House Hostel, in nearby Harakeke Street, accommodates 130 boarders. Kidson House, located in Arthur’s Pass National Park, is maintained for outdoor education.

The school attracts highly motivated and well qualified teachers who participate in school activities outside the classroom. Apart from the traditional range of positions of responsibility, there are teachers responsible for sports and special programmes. Itinerant music teachers and other specialists enrich the range of options available to the pupils. The school is well served by dedicated and capable administration, building and grounds staff. We offer Cambridge International Examinations, subjects of English, Mathematics and Thinking Skills as well as NCEA and NZ Institute of Management papers. Some students undertake University study as well.

Curriculum
Year 13
Accounting, Agriculture, Biology, Business Management, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Studies, Communication Skills, Computer Studies, Design, Economics, Electronics, English, French, Geography, Graphics, History, History of Art, Industrial Technology, Japanese, Maths with Calculus, Maths with Statistics, Music, Outdoor Pursuits, Painting, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Printmaking, Spanish, Sports Science, Te Reo Maori, Tourism, Food Technology, Thinking Skills

Year 12
Accounting, Agriculture, Art, Biology, Business Management, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Studies, Computer Studies, Economics, Electronics, English, French, Geography, Graphics, Food Technology, History, History of Art, Japanese, Materials Technology, Mathematics, Maths Applied, Music, Photography and Design, Physical Education, Physics, Science Applied, Spanish, Te Reo Maori

Special Features
ESOL programmes, Accelerate programmes for gifted students, Cambridge International Examinations Centre

Arts
Drama, Theatresports, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Chamber Groups, Debating, Public Speaking, Choir, Radio Club, Christian Fellowship, Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, Chess Club.

Sports
Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Swimming, Life-saving, Rowing, Rugby, Soccer, Cricket, Hockey, Water Polo, Tennis, Softball, Athletics, Cross Country, Fencing, Yachting, Cycling, Tramping, Kayaking, Archery, Snow Sports, Golf, Weight Training, Squash, Table Tennis, Equestrian, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Bowls, Triathlon, Shooting.

Headmaster: Trevor McIntyre

Christchurch Boys’ High School has a national reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading schools. There is an expectation of high standards in the pursuit of excellence in academic work, in sport and culture. This school challenges each pupil to develop humanity, tolerance and a sense of service.

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