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Co-Curricular Programme......................................................................................... 1 Model United Nations 15 Eight pillars 4 Environment 15 Student responsibilities 5 Recycling Programme 15 Parent responsibilities 6 Mackay Trail 15 Supportive parents 6 Other 15 Compulsory aspects 6 Adventure 16 Years 9, 10 & 11 6 Summer Sports 16 Year 12 6 Winter Sports 18 Year 13 6 Culture 20 Trials and auditions 7 Music 23 Additional activities 7 Other 25 Activity descriptors .................................................................................................. 13 Leadership 26 Learning 13 Service 27 Courses of Study guide 13 Rest Home Visiting 27 Club languages 13 Day Care Centres 27 Instrument and vocal lessons 13 Refugee Centre 27 Music theory lessons 13 Special Olympics Assistance 27 Olympiads 13 Homework Programme 27 Young Enterprise Scheme 13 Women’s Refuge 27 Internationalism 14 Middlemore Reception 27 Round Square conference 14 Rag Fairies for SPCA 27 Student exchange 14 Reading in Schools 27 Tours 14 IHC Homes 27 Commerce 14 Spiritual 28 Classics & Art History 14 Chapel 28 Design & Technology 14 Sunday Services 28 History 14 Voyager 28 Tonga/St. Andrews 14 Confirmation 28 Antipodeans 15 Lent Group 28 New Caledonia Homestay 15 Bible Study 28 Democracy 15 Other 28 Round Square Committee 15 Co-Curricular Programme 2019 2
Mr. Graham Bruce founded King’s College in 1896 to provide "the best all- “There is more to us than we know. If we can be made to see it, round education it is possible to obtain.” perhaps for the rest of our lives we will be unwilling to settle for King’s College does not just provide opportunities for students to achieve less.” – Kurt Hahn good academic results, but actively promotes the benefits of a wider curriculum to students. Participation in these activities… 1. helps promote engagement with the King’s College values 2. provides a transformative experience through which students can prepare themselves to succeed in the many and varied roles they will undertake in future life. Benefits include: • A broad base of knowledge • A desire to learn and understand • A sense of one’s place in the global village • An experience of other cultures/opinions/religions • A desire to contribute, be an active citizen • An awareness of inherent responsibilities • An opportunity to be challenged • A strong individual and communal identification • An ability to effect change • A respect for others Co-Curricular Programme 2019 3
CURIOUS Eight pillars Learning is a The King’s College curriculum is based on eight consequence of thinking WO ED – and good thinking is pillars that help foster the development of ND RL learnable by all students. D- OU students. Learning should involve FO GR CU Students explore deep understanding, Students learn to see LL SE 1. Learning curious WE who they are, the which involves the flexible themselves as global D Anglican faith, have active use of knowledge. citizens and to look 2. Internationalism world-focused a strong sense of beyond gender, class, belonging and search race, nationality and 3. Democracy fair-minded for meaning and culture to understand LEARNING purpose in life. human nature. INT 4. Environment ecologically responsible ER AL NA TU TIO IRI 5. Adventure collaborative NA SP LIS M Students come face-to-face 6. Leadership influential FAIR-MINDED Freedom of thought with the plight of those in DEMOCRACY and speech are greatly SERVICE most need around the world 7. Service kind KIND encouraged and appropriate and discover how they can forums and channels make a positive and 8. Spiritual well-grounded of communication are set sustainable difference in place. through service. NT LE ME AD ON ER VIR SH IP Students learn that EN true leadership is ADVENTURE Students learn about the serving others and is fine balance needed to found in those whose maintain a healthy convictions are rooted interdependent relationship Students take part in in personal between human beings activities that foster a responsibility, kindness and the planet. E IN spirit of adventure and BL and justice. FL SI allow students to discover UE ON that they are capable of NT SP IA more than they might RE L have imagined. COLLABORATIVE Co-Curricular Programme 2019 4
• Students are expected to uphold the good reputation of the College, “Education must enable young people to effect what they have recognised to be right, despite hardships, despite dangers, both off and on the field, or at outside venues. despite inner skepticism, despite boredom, and despite • Students are expected to attend all relevant practices, matches, mockery from the world.” – Kurt Hahn performances and team meetings and any other appropriate activity on Students are encouraged to make the most of the opportunities on offer. time. If students cannot attend a performance, practice or match, they However it is important that they choose the activities they will get are expected to make every effort to contact the teacher in charge prior involved in carefully so that they don’t end up over committing to the event. When making appointments or other personal themselves. They should keep in mind the following guidelines: arrangements, you must endeavour to avoid meeting, practice and game times. Once you commit yourself to a team you must show • Academic work is the major priority. Students need to be organised so loyalty to the team and make it a priority. If necessary make some that activities have minimal impact on their academic work. sacrifices for the team, even if it does not suit you. • Try and keep a balanced portfolio of activities rather than specialising • All teams are expected to dress correctly and be neat and tidy at all too early. times. • Don’t over commit by doing too many activities. • All students will adhere to the principles of Fair Play and Sportsmanship • Stretch yourself at some stage by trying something you would not which includes always respecting your opponents and the officials, normally do. playing hard and fair within the rules. • Students are encouraged to watch school sport and cultural activities Student responsibilities when they are not participating. • Where appropriate, students who are injured will be expected to • When a student commits himself or herself to an activity at the start of support the sporting and cultural codes. the season, they are obliged to maintain that commitment for the whole season. • Students are actively encouraged to maintain traditions that indicate appreciation of the opposition and/or officials at the end of the match • Students representing the College must wear the correct uniform and including the shaking of hands and a team cheer. safety equipment at all times. No variations are acceptable and no other garments should be visible underneath the uniform except where • It is the responsibility of all players to thank the opposition, the approved by the College. opposition coach and the game officials at the end of the game. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 5
Parent responsibilities • Selection for some activities are by audition or trial only so you can select it but that does not guarantee you will get into that activity. If you miss out we will endeavour to find you an alternative activity. Supportive parents • Choose your two or more activities carefully as once you have been • Enjoy the involvement of their child in his or her chosen activity. It selected for that activity you will be expected to attend all practices, shouldn’t be a stress but a character building experience for all involved performances and competition events. This includes activities and something that can be shared together from playing, watching and scheduled in Term Four. talking about it. • Appreciate what the activity is doing for their child – from social Year 12 confidence all the way through to a podium. Will be required to choose a minimum of one activity from the • Consider the time and financial cost as an investment in your child’s compulsory option column on the list provided in this booklet. development, health and well being. • Select at least one activity from Column A. • Allow a child to think for themselves, encouraging and motivating when • Selection for some activities are by audition or trial only so you can required. select it but that does not guarantee you will get into that activity. If • Ensure they are a healthy role model on the sideline. you miss out we will endeavour to find you an alternative activity. • Adhere to the principles of Fair Play and Sportsmanship, which includes • Choose your two or more activities carefully as once you have been always respecting the opponents and the officials. selected for that activity you will be expected to attend all practices, performances and competition events. This includes activities scheduled in Term Four. Compulsory aspects Year 13 Years 9, 10 & 11 Have no compulsory option aspect and can choose any of the activities Will be required to choose a minimum of two activities (one from each of on the list. the compulsory option columns) on the list provided in this booklet. • Selection for some activities are by audition or trial only so you can • Select at least one activity from Column A and at least one different select it but that does not guarantee you will get into that activity. If activity from Column B. you miss out we will endeavour to find you an alternative activity. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 6
• Choose your two or more activities carefully as once you have been "I regard it as the foremost task of education to insure the selected for that activity you will be expected to attend all practices, survival of these qualities: an enterprising curiosity, an performances and competition events. This includes activities undefeatable spirit, tenacity in pursuit, readiness for sensible scheduled in Term Four. self denial, and above all, compassion.” – Kurt Hahn Trials and auditions It is important to note that selection for some activities is by audition or trial only. You can select it, but that does not guarantee that you will get into that activity. If you miss out we will endeavour to find you an alternative activity. Choose your activities carefully as once you have been selected for an activity or team you will be expected to attend all practices, performances and competition events. This includes activities scheduled in Term Four. Additional activities Students are allowed to take part in more than one sport or cultural activity during the same season, although they will need to seek permission from the Head of Culture, Music or Sport to check that they are happy with the extended level of commitment. Students should also check that there are no clashes between intended activities before committing. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 7
A – Compulsory option 1 B – Compulsory option 2 House competitions (if Year 9 Compulsory for all students (select at least one activity (select at least one activity Optional chosen by House Captains) from this column) from this column) Art, Dance & Drama, English, Learning Financial Education, Health, Latin (see the Courses (for some), Maths, French/Spanish, of Study Guide) Music, P.E., Pos. Ed., Science, Social Studies, Technology, Māori Student exchange (2 weeks), Internationalism Junior Round Square Conference, King’s Overseas Tours Round Square committee, Model Democracy United Nations Yr 9 Stream restoration Recycling programme, Beehive Environment project House Cross Country, Big House Athletics, Archery, Cricket, Clay Badminton, Basketball, Cross Learn to sail, Skiing, Touch, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Music Target, Equestrian, Team Golf Country, Cycling, Football, Hockey, Triathlon Basketball, Cricket, Golf, Hockey, (handicap required), Orienteering, Rugby, Squash, Winter Golf Orienteering, Rowing, Rugby, Backstage crew, Costumes, Chess, Summer Golf Academy, Rowing, Academy, Performance Swimming, Sailing, Football, Squash, Toastmasters, Instrument & Vocal Performance Swimming, Winter Swimming Swimming, Tennis, Touch, Water lessons, Speech & Drama lessons Swimming, Sailing, Tennis, Water polo Inter school Debating, Junior polo Blues Band, Chamber Group, Production, Media Club, Writing Small House Music, Debating, Chapel Band, Late Night Jazz, Adventure Inter-school Debating, Glee club, club Chess Fretters Junior Drama Club, Kapa Haka, All The King’s Men, Chapel Choir, Media Club, Writing club Maths Olympiad, Theatre Club Junior Choir, Kappella, Symphony All The King’s Men, Chapel Choir, Orchestra, String Orchestra, Italian, Mandarin, Arabic or Russian Junior Choir, Kappella, Symphony Burtones, Premier Concert Band, after school classes. Music Orchestra, String Orchestra, Little Big Band, Rock Bands lunchtime theory classes. Burtones, Premier Concert Band, Little Big Band Leadership Introduction to Leadership module IHC Homes, Rest Home visiting, Service Day Care centre 2x Weekly Chapel Services, 1x Voyager in Term 4, Bible Study Spiritual House service per term (Terms 1, 2 & 3) Activities are limited in the number of students they can take. Activities that will incur extra costs. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 8
A – Compulsory option 1 B – Compulsory option 2 House competitions (if Year 10 Compulsory for all students (select at least one activity (select at least one activity Optional chosen by House Captains) from this column) from this column) Computer Studiers, English, Health, Art, Ext French, Ext Latin, Ext Learning Latin (for some), Maths, French or Spanish, Ext Māori, Financial Ed, (see the Courses Spanish, PE, Pos Ed, Science, Social Music, Technology of Study Guide) Studies, Māori Student exchange (2 weeks), Internationalism Junior Round Square Conference, King’s Overseas Tours Round Square committee, Model Democracy United Nations Recycling programme, Beehive Environment project House Cross Country. Big House Athletics, Archery, Cricket, Clay Badminton, Basketball, Cross Learn to sail, Skiing, Touch, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, music, Year 10 Adventure Target, Equestrian, Team Golf Country, Cycling, Football, Hockey, Triathlon Basketball, Cricket, Golf, Hockey, Challenge, Bronze Duke of (handicap required), Orienteering, Rugby, Squash, Winter Golf Orienteering, Rowing, Rugby, Backstage crew, Costumes, Chess, Edinburgh Summer Golf Academy, Rowing, Academy, Performance Swimming, Sailing, Football, Squash, Toastmasters, Instrument & Vocal Performance Swimming, Winter Swimming Swimming, Tennis , Touch, Water lessons, Speech & Drama lessons Swimming, Sailing, Tennis, Water polo Inter school Debating, Junior polo Blues Band, Chamber Group, Production, Media Club, Writing Small House Music, Debating, Chapel Band, Fretters, Late Night Adventure Inter-school Debating, Glee club, club Chess Jazz Junior Drama Club, Kapa Haka, All The King’s Men, Chapel Choir, Media Club, Writing club Maths Olympiad, Theatre Club Junior Choir, Kappella, Symphony All The King’s Men, Chapel Choir, Orchestra, String Orchestra, Italian, Mandarin, Arabic or Russian Junior Choir, Kappella, Symphony Burtones, Premier Concert Band, after school classes. Music Orchestra, String Orchestra, Little Big Band, Rock Bands lunchtime theory classes. Burtones, Premier Concert Band, Little Big Band Leadership Reading in Schools IHC Homes, Rest Home visiting, Service Day Care centre 2x Weekly Chapel Services, 1x Voyager, Confirmation, Bible study Spiritual House service per term (Terms 1, 2 & 3) Activities are limited in the number of students they can take. Activities that will incur extra costs. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 9
A – Compulsory option 1 B – Compulsory option 2 House competitions (if Year 11 Compulsory for all students (select at least one activity (select at least one activity Optional chosen by House Captains) from this column) from this column) English, Mathematics Plus 4 of: Accounting, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Learning Computer Science, Divinity, Drama, (see the Courses Economics, French, Geography, History, of Study Guide) History of Art, Latin, Media Studies, Music, PE, Physics, Science, Spanish, Technology, Māori, Visual Art Student exchange (8 week), King’s Internationalism Overseas Tours Round Square committee, Model United Democracy Nations Environment Recycling programme, Beehive project House Cross Country, Athletics, Archery, Cricket, Clay Target, Badminton, Basketball, BoxFit, CrossFit, Learn to sail, Skiing, Touch, Triathlon Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Equestrian, Team Golf (handicap Cross Country, Cycling, Football, Basketball, Cricket, Golf, Hockey, Big House music Backstage crew, Costumes, Chess, required), Orienteering, Summer Golf Hockey, Rugby, Squash, Winter Golf Orienteering, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Toastmasters, Instrument & Vocal Academy, Rowing, Performance Academy, Performance Swimming, Football, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, lessons, Speech & Drama lessons Swimming, Swimming, Sailing, Tennis, Winter Swimming Touch, Water polo Water polo Blues Band, Chamber Group, Chapel Interschool Debating, Stage Challenge Small House music, Debating, Chess Band, Fretters, Late night jazz Adventure Inter-school Debating, Glee club, Kapa (TBC), Media Club, Writing club Haka, Media Club, Stage Challenge Bronze/Silver Duke of Edinburgh, Maths All The King’s Men, Chapel Choir, (TBC), Writing club Olympiad, Theatre Club Kappella, Symphony Orchestra, String All The King’s Men, Chapel Choir, Orchestra, Burtones, Premier Concert Italian, Mandarin, Arabic or Russian after Kappella, Symphony Orchestra, String Band, Little Big Band, Rock Bands school classes. Music lunchtime theory Orchestra, Burtones, Premier Concert classes. Band, Little Big Band Module on Leadership, “Leadership in Leadership school” Seminar IHC Homes, Rest Home visiting, Day Care centre, Refugee Centre, Special Service Olympics assistance, Rag Fairies for SPCA 2x Weekly Chapel Services, 1x House Voyager, Confirmation, Bible Study Spiritual Service per term (Terms 1, 2 & 3) Activities are limited in the number of students they can take. Activities that will incur extra costs. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 10
House competitions Compulsory for all A – Compulsory option 1 (select at least one activity Year 12 students from this column) Optional (if chosen by House Captains) English Plus 4 of: Accounting, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Learning Classical Studies, Computer Science, Divinity, Drama, (see the Courses Economics, French, Geography, History, History of Art, Latin, of Study Guide) Maths, Media Studies, Music, PE, Physics, Science, Spanish, Technology, Māori, Visual Art Student exchange (8 week), International Round Square Internationalism Conference, King’s Overseas Tours Democracy Round Square committee, Model United Nations Environment Recycling programme, Beehive project House Cross Country, Big Athletics, Archery, BoxFit, CrossFit, Cricket, Clay Target, Golf Equestrian, Learn to sail, Skiing, Touch, Triathlon Archery, Athletics, House music (handicap required), Orienteering, Summer Golf Academy, Badminton, Basketball, Backstage crew, Costumes, Chess, Toastmasters, Instrument & Rowing, Performance Swimming, Swimming, Sailing, Tennis, Cricket, Golf, Hockey, Vocal lessons, Speech & Drama lessons, Theatre Club, Make-up Water polo Orienteering, Rowing, Blues Band, Chamber Group, Chapel Band, Fretters, Late Night Rugby, Sailing, Football, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Football, Jazz Squash, Swimming, Hockey, Rugby (Boys), Squash, Winter Golf Academy, Netball Adventure Bronze/Silver Duke of Edinburgh, Maths Olympiad, Theatre Tennis, Touch, Water polo (Girls) Club Small House Music, Inter-school Debating, Glee Club, Kapa Haka, Media Club, Italian, Mandarin, Arabic or Russian after school classes. Music Debating, Chess Senior Production, Stage Challenge (TBC), Writing club lunchtime theory classes. All The King’s Men, Chapel Choir, Kappella, Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, Burtones, Premier Concert Band, Young Enterprise Scheme Little Big Band, Rock Bands 3 day Leadership courses, Leadership selection courses, sports coaching, refereeing House Leadership Leadership Year 12 Leadership programme Seminars IHC Homes, Rest Home visiting, Day Care centre, Refugee Centre, Special Olympics assistance, Rag Fairies for SPCA, Service Women’s Refuge, Homework programme, Middlemore reception 2x Weekly Chapel Voyager & Lent Group, Confirmation, Bible Study Spiritual Services, 1x House Service per term (Terms 1, 2 & 3) Activities are limited in the number of students they can take. Activities that will incur extra costs. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 11
House competitions (if chosen by Year 13 Compulsory for all students Optional House Captains) Learning None Plus 4 of: Accounting, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computer (see the Courses Science, Divinity, Drama, Economics, English, French, Geography, History, History of Art, Latin, of Study Guide) Maths, Media Studies, Music, PE, Physics, Science, Spanish, Technology, Māori, Visual Art Internationalism Student exchange (8 week), International Round Square Conference, King’s Overseas Tours Democracy Round Square committee, Model United Nations Environment Recycling programme, Beehive project House Cross Country, Big House music Athletics, Archery, BoxFit, CrossFit, Clay Target, Cricket, Equestrian, Golf (handicap required), Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Orienteering, Rowing, Swimming, Performance Swimming, Sailing, Tennis, Triathlon, Water Cricket, Golf, Hockey, Orienteering, Rowing, polo, Touch (boys & girls) Rugby, Sailing, Football, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Touch, Water polo Badminton, Basketball (Boys), Cross Country, Cycling, Football, Hockey, Netball (Girls), Rugby (Boys), Skiing, Squash, Winter Golf Academy, Winter Swimming Small House music, Debating, Chess Inter-school Debating, Chess, Kapa Haka, Media Club, Theatre Club, Speech & Drama Lessons, Toastmasters, Writing Club, Young Enterprise Scheme Adventure Glee Club, Senior Production, Stage Challenge (TBC), Backstage Crew, Costumes, Make-Up All The King’s Men, Chapel Choir, Instrument & Vocal lessons, Kappella, Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, Burtones, Premier Concert Band, Little Big Band, Frettters, Rock Bands Silver/Gold Duke of Edinburgh Italian, Mandarin, Arabic or Russian after school classes. Music lunchtime theory classes. Mentor Senior & School Prefect, positions of responsibility, leadership of sports teams, leadership House Leadership opportunities Leadership selection courses, sports coaching, refereeing IHC Homes, Rest Home visiting, Day Care centre, Refugee Centre, Special Olympics Service assistance, Rag Fairies for SPCA, Women’s Refuge, Homework programme, Middlemore reception 2x Weekly Chapel Services, 1x House Voyager & Lent Group, Confirmation, Bible Study Spiritual Service per term (Terms 1, 2 & 3) Activities are limited in the number of students they can take. Activities that will incur extra costs. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 12
Music theory lessons Activity descriptors Students wishing to sit external Music Theory exams (such as Grade 5 theory) are able to sign up for theory lessons to prepare them for the Learning exams. Weekly lessons are usually held during lunchtimes. Courses of Study guide Olympiads Subjects such as Biology, Physics and Mathematics offer tutoring to the The selection of academic subjects is complicated and a Courses of Study very top students for entry into the National and International Olympiad Guide is available to help students make their academic subject choices. competitions. Subject choices are usually made in term three for the following year. Information will be sent out to parents at the appropriate time. Young Enterprise Scheme Club languages The Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) gives Year 12 and 13 students an opportunity to set up their own company, create real products/services, After school classes are available for Italian, Mandarin, Arabic and write and implement a business plan and make profit/loss. They will learn Russian. These will take place in three eight week blocks over terms one, through experience teamwork, communication, problem solving, two and three. Classes will occur on two or three late afternoons per negotiation and decision making. YES operates February - October each week. These classes will be open to students, staff and parents and will be year. Students will be expected to attend weekly meetings and make a run subject to a minimum enrolment. commitment to fully participate. Instrument and vocal lessons King's College students are able to learn a wide variety of instruments or develop their singing in individual lessons from professional musicians and teachers. These lessons take place at a mutually agreed time, with most occurring during the academic day. There is a fee associated with this activity to cover the cost of tutoring. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 13
Internationalism into the global aspects of students’ international and national courses. Possible destinations may include Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Japan and Taiwan. Round Square conference Each year a delegation of six students attend the Regional Junior Round Classics & Art History Square conference (Yr 9, 10, 11, usually in April holidays) or the A tour of Greece and Italy in the April holidays for Year 12 and 13. The International Round Square Conference (Yr 12, 13, usually in the October itinerary covers the art, architecture, literature and cultural contexts holidays). There is a fee for the conference and expenses also include studied in the syllabuses of Y12 and 13 NCEA and CIE curricula of these airfares to the conference. two subjects. Student exchange Design & Technology There are opportunities for student exchanges with overseas schools. Year 12 and 13 students get a chance to visit four major centres of design, Year 9 and 10 can do two week exchanges with schools in Australia. Year photography, architecture and art excellence in the USA during the April 11, 12 and 13 can do longer exchanges of around 8 weeks with schools Holidays. further afield. King’s has had student exchanges with schools in Paris, Japan, Peru, and India. The hosting and any costs of the exchange are the History responsibility of the student. Taking place in the July holidays, the History tour is for senior students doing the A level History (European and International) course. Important Tours sites through Europe that had significance in World War II and the Cold King’s offers a number of tours to overseas destinations. Tours take place War are visited. during school holidays. These can be Learning, Adventure or Service related. The major tours tend to occur every second year. Keep an eye out Tonga/St. Andrews for announcements of Tours occurring this year and next. Previous tours An opportunity to serve others, the Chapel organises a group of Year 13 include: students to travel to Tonga to stay with students from St Andrews school. Students interact with and help the students and staff at the school. The Commerce trip takes place in the July holidays. For those in Year 12 and 13 studying Accounting, Economics or Business Studies. The tour takes place in the April Holidays. It provides an insight Co-Curricular Programme 2019 14
Antipodeans debate. MUN events occur on a couple of weekends and selection for the National or even International MUN conference is possible. Travel to an exotic location such as Ecuador. This three week trip for year 12 and 13 students is not for the faint hearted. It combines Adventure, Service, leadership and Tourism. Students are heavily involved in the Environment organising and decision making before and during the trip. The trip involves an expedition (often a tramp) and community service element Recycling Programme (often at an under privileged school). Timing of the trip is usually after Students can be involved in the school recycling programme, promoting senior exams in December. and administering recycling of paper and waste within the school. New Caledonia Homestay Mackay Trail A linguistic, cultural homestay experience for Year 9 -11 French students, The Mackay trail runs along the edges of the property through areas of taking place in October. It includes sightseeing and cultural activities and regenerated bush and along side a stream. Students can help by planting is an opportunity for students to improve their French. trees and bushes, clearing weeds and maintaining the track. Other Democracy Various other environmental activities occur throughout the year and Round Square Committee could include: waste separation station in the quad, bird survey and monitoring, solar project with Genesis Energy, butterfly garden – planting A committee is formed each year for each of the Round Square Pillars: and monitoring survey, frogs at Kings – spawn and release, planting of Internationalism, Democracy, Environment, Adventure, Leadership, native trees and shrubs, energy audit – champion the cause to reduce Service. The aim is to meet regularly through the year and organise energy use across the College. opportunities to promote each pillar. These committees are student led. Model United Nations Model United Nations is a chance for students to get their heads around world politics, each student being allocated a country, while engaging in Co-Curricular Programme 2019 15
Clay Target Adventure Teacher in charge: John Jackson Summer Sports Clay Target Shooting takes place in Terms One, Two and Three. King's Athletics College has enjoyed considerable success at this sport. Students are expected to attend at least one practice session per week. The King’s Students compete in Term One and Four. Selection for the squad to College team shoots at various different competitions during the year. compete at Auckland Zone (students have the opportunity to compete at Extra costs are involved, including a transport levy of $250. the North Island Championships and the NZ Secondary Schools Nationals) is based on results at House Athletics. Students who opt for Cricket Athletics as one of their compulsory options will also be expected to Head of Cricket: Matt Cowie compete at the King’s athletics meets held on Wednesdays. Cricket is played in Terms One and Four. Commitment involves a Archery minimum of two practices a week and a match on Saturday. The higher Teacher in charge: Barbara Law level teams have more training sessions including a strength and conditioning component, and longer Saturday games. Archery is a summer sport conducted during Terms One and Four. Those who are selected for the teams after trials are expected to practice twice CrossFit a week and will have regular weekly inter-school competitions on Teacher in charge: Wally Rifle Wednesdays and Saturdays. There are limited places available. These sessions are for those who want to learn new exercises, BoxFit movements, and skills in a fun environment through fitness. There will be Teacher in charge: Kris Brewin two compulsory sessions per week. BoxFit is offered to students of all abilities in Years 11, 12 & 13. The focus is on fitness obtained through boxing exercises and drills. The activity is 100% safe and there is no full-contact boxing involved. Students are required to purchase their own pair of gloves at approximately $60. This activity will run for two sessions per week. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 16
Equestrian Orienteering Enquiries to Anita McLaren Teacher in charge: Carol O’Donovan The College offers the opportunity for students who already follow the King's College orienteering teams compete throughout the year in the sport to take part in Auckland Secondary Schools' Equestrian events as Auckland Secondary Schools' series in a variety of locations around well as the Inter Collegiate One Day Event, the North Island Secondary Auckland such as Woodhill Forest near Muriwai, One Tree Hill and the Schools' Horse Trial Championships and various other competitions. Auckland Domain. Skilled athletes also have the opportunity to compete in the North Island and National Championships Orienteering. Golf Team Teacher in charge: Richard MacCallum Rowing Head of Rowing: Brendan Boreham Practices are held at the Auckland Golf club adjacent to the school. Only competitive Golfers should apply and as such should already have a The Rowing season runs in Term Four and One, with pre-season activities handicap. in Term Three. Rowing has a very high training workload associated with it, with attendance required at multiple sessions each week. The highlight King’s Golf Academy of the season is the Maadi Cup regatta either at Lake Karapiro or Twizel. Teacher in charge: Richard MacCallum There is an extra fee associated with rowing to help cover costs. This is an activity available to all students. Summer Golf Academy will run Sailing during Terms One and Four, Winter Golf Academy during Terms Two and Teacher in charge: David Ward Three. Students will be expected to attend two coaching/course play sessions per week. Due to exam leave in Term Four, students in Years 11, 12 Sailing is offered to students of all abilities in Term One with some limited and 13 can opt for Term One only of the Summer Academy. sailing in Term Four. Students sail in a variety of craft and both competitive and learn-to-sail programmes are offered. The College sailing There will be a cost of $800 per block (Term One and Four or Term Two programme is managed by the Royal Akarana Yacht Club and student and Three) to be in this group. However this includes two hours of sailors pay a fee for the professional tuition provided. professional coaching each week. Students will also be required to have a RAGC Junior Membership ($358 per annum). Co-Curricular Programme 2019 17
Performance Swimming Water polo Head of Aquatics: Jim Floerchinger Head of Aquatics: Jim Floerchinger For competitive level swimmers and students who aspire to swim in Water Polo is one of the most popular summer sports at King's. In recent competitions, King’s offers a rigorous training programme comprising of years the school programme has experienced a fair degree of success five sessions each week, both before and after school. Training involves with several boys being named in NZ representative teams. There are a both water-based and land-based components. minimum of two trainings per week either before or after school, and first team players may train up to four sessions per week. Senior matches are Tennis played in Term One on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Juniors Head of Tennis: Rowan Adams have three Saturday afternoon tournaments in Term One and play Friday King's College enters a large number of teams in the Auckland Secondary evenings and Sunday afternoons in Term Four. Schools' competition each year. The College employs several professional tennis coaches to assist with coaching, most notably King's Old Collegian Winter Sports and ex-Davis Cup player Mark Nielsen. Commitment involves a minimum Badminton of two trainings a week and a game on Saturday morning. There is an Teacher in charge: Alan Huffadine extra fee associated with tennis to help cover the cost of professional coaching. Badminton is played in Terms Two and Three. The College runs teams at all levels and these teams compete in the Auckland Secondary Schools Touch Competition. Students are required to attend two trainings per week and Teacher in charge: Kevin Putt play in a match on a weekday after school. King’s currently fields four teams – a Senior and a Junior Boys’ team and Basketball two Girls’ teams. Teams are selected by trials and numbers for the squads Teacher in charge: Craig Macpherson are limited, with competition for places fierce. Boy’s Basketball is played in the Winter during Terms Two and Three. The Triathlon/Duathlon/Multisport College runs teams in three age group categories: U19 boys, U17 Boys and Teacher in charge: Ro Bairstow U15 boys’ grades. A Girls’ team is also run at U19 level. Places are limited. Trainings are either before or after school, with matches typically on a Triathletes compete at a number of Inter-school events in Terms One, Two Tuesday or Thursday night. and Three. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 18
Cross Country training sessions per a week and a game on Saturday morning. Students in senior teams will have additional training sessions each week and will Teacher in charge: Perry Cunningham also be expected to complete a strength and conditioning component of The King's College Cross Country programme begins after the North training. Island Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships that take place towards the end of Term One. The expected training commitment is three Hockey sessions per week with the coach, and then two further running sessions Head of Hockey: Jude Menezes in students own time. The Cross Country team enters various events Hockey is one of the College's most successful winter sports. King's throughout the year including the NZ Secondary Schools National Cross College has won the prestigious National Rankin Cup Tournament in 1999, Country Championship. 2005, 2011 and 2012 and regularly places in the Top Four teams. Players Cycling will have at least two practices a week and a game on a weekday evening. Students in senior teams will have additional training sessions each week Teacher in charge: Andrew Walton and will also be expected to complete a Strength and Conditioning Cycling is a winter sport at King's College taking place during Terms Two component of training. and Three. Students involved in cycling are expected to train twice a week with the coaches, and also undertake further training sessions by Netball themselves. Riders in the senior squad attend three sessions per week Teacher in charge: Sarah Currie plus additional individual training. The King’s cycling team competes in Netball is a popular sport for girls at King's College and is played in Terms the Auckland Secondary Schools Time Trial series and also enters other Two and Three. The College enters up to seven teams in the Auckland big events including the North Island and National Championships. There Netball Association competitions with teams training twice a week and is a small cost associated with cycling to cover coaching and other playing matches on Saturday morning at the new Morrin Road Courts in associated expenses. Glen Innes. Students in senior teams will have additional training sessions Football each week and will also be expected to complete a Strength and Conditioning component of training. Head of Football: Rowan Adams Football is played in Terms Two and Three, with the College regularly entering nine boys’ teams and either one or two girls’ teams into the Auckland Secondary Schools' competition. Students will have two Co-Curricular Programme 2019 19
Rugby Culture Head of Rugby: David Ross Backstage Crew (School Service) Rugby (Boy’s only) has a long and successful tradition at King's College. Commitment: Terms 1-4. Teacher in charge: Glenn Howell The popularity of rugby is testament to the school's outstanding success over the years and our reputation as one of the leading Rugby schools in With three productions held each year, as well as two House music events the Nation. Students will have at least two practices a week and a game (one held at Spark Arena) there are many exciting and very important on Saturday morning. Students in senior teams will have additional roles to be fulfilled behind the curtain. Roles include: stage manager, training sessions each week and will also be expected to complete a backstage crew, lighting operator, sound operator, and more. You need to strength and conditioning component of training. be available Friday lunchtimes for training, set painting etc., and have full commitment in the weeks leading up to productions. Skiing Costumes (School Service) Teacher in charge: Steve Davison Commitment: Terms 1-3. Teacher in charge: Alexandra Smith The College enters a ski team in the annual North Island Secondary Schools' Championships each year and has enjoyed considerable success. No production would be complete without authentic costuming. Help The College team regularly finishes in the top five teams and has won the source, create and manage the costumes involved in all the three major national title on three occasions. The team for this event is selected after productions. You need to be available for all dress rehearsals and show a pre-season trial held at Snow Planet. No school training commitment is nights, as well as some fittings prior to the production run. required. Chess Squash Commitment: Terms 1-2. Teacher in charge: Harry Wichman Teacher in charge: Ken Carrington Challenge the mind with lunchtime chess and build skills for the Inter- Squash is played in Terms Two and Three. King's College usually fields House Competition. There is also the opportunity to be selected to two junior and two senior teams and a Girls’ team. Students are expected compete at inter-school level. to attend a training session each week and play in a match after school. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 20
Debating as part of this club. This club is for Year 9 and 10 students, and will be held on Fridays at lunchtime. Commitment: Terms 1-3. Teacher in charge: Nushi Wijewardena King’s competes in the Auckland Schools Debating competition. Junior Production Auditions are held early in Term One for positions in the five grades: Commitment: Term 3. Teacher in charge: Angela Clayton Junior Open, Premier Junior, Senior Open, Advanced Open and Premier For students in Years 9 and 10. Roles are gained through audition. The Advanced. This competition runs in the evenings, fortnightly for Terms Junior production takes place at the end of Term Three and allows young One to Three. Practices are held during Friday lunchtimes and other times acting talent to emerge. Auditions are held at the end of Term Two. by arrangement with your coach. Rehearsals are held Mondays and Fridays after school as well as Sundays Glee Club for the duration of Term Three. Commitment: Term 1. Teacher in charge: TBC Make-up (School Service) Each year the Glee Club performs a musical at the end of Term One. Roles Commitment: Term 1-3. Teacher in charge: Derek Ventling are gained through auditions at the end of the previous year. Rehearsals The make-up crew look after all the make-up requirements of the three are after school until 6pm twice a week (Mondays and Fridays) and major productions; you need to be available for all dress and technical Sundays are also used. Our productions recently have included: rehearsals, as well as for the production run. Training is often offered. Urinetown, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Guys and Dolls. Depending on the production, a small Glee band is also formed by invitation. Glee Kapa Haka club rehearsals clash with 10FEB and 10MAR camps, Kapa Haka and Commitment: Term 1. Teacher in charge: Rihari Wilson Maadi Cup. The Kapa Haka group competes in Division One at Polyfest and at Junior Drama Club important occasions throughout the year. Kapa Haka is boys only and Commitment: Terms 1-2. Teacher in charge: Angela Clayton trains during Term One. It is a considerable commitment with practices nearly every lunch time and after school, as well as Sundays. You can’t be Learn the dramatic skills required for performance and build your in both Glee Club and Kapa Haka as rehearsals clash. understanding of the techniques and elements used in drama. This will be done through games, mime, movement, role-play, improvisation and scripts. There may be the opportunity to attend a live theatre production Co-Curricular Programme 2019 21
Media Club Theatre Club Commitment: Terms 1-3. Teacher in charge: Jasmine Johnson Commitment: Terms 1-3. Teacher in charge: Angela Clayton This is the club for you if you enjoy filmmaking. You will partake in film Students subscribe to see a selection of seven plays over the course of competitions and also film several events at school to create pieces for a the year. These are normally on weekday evenings. Please note that there new YouTube channel. There are opportunities for trips to film festivals is a cost involved and this will be dependent on numbers. and different guest speakers to come in. This is a fun co-curricular which Toastmasters requires dedication and commitment on Fridays at lunchtime. Commitment: Term 1. Teacher in charge: Melyssa Banham Senior Production Improve your ability and confidence when speaking in public. This is run Commitment: Term 2. Teacher in charge: John Cummins in conjunction with the Toastmasters Association. The course runs for Each year King’s puts on a high quality production with actors from Years nine weeks during Term One, one day a week after school. 11, 12 and 13. Roles are gained through audition and a limited number of Writing Club places are available. The production takes place at the end of Term Two. Auditions are held at the end of Term One. Rehearsals are held Mondays Commitment: Terms 1-4. Teacher in charge: Melyssa Banham and Fridays after school as well as Sundays for the duration of Term Two. This is the club for you if you enjoy writing. As well as regular meetings Speech and Drama and visits from writers, this club puts out a regular publication called The Echo. They meet every Thursday after school. Jacque Mandeno & Kelly Scott Improve your confidence with Speech and drama lessons from an outside professional. Students work toward sitting the Trinity Guildhall examinations. Lessons take place during the academic day. There is a fee associated with this activity to cover the cost of tutoring. Study includes speech clarity and confidence, presentation techniques, listening skills and drama and verse speaking. Students may wish to focus solely on either drama or communication skills. Please contact Jacque Mandeno at jacque@mandeno.com for more information. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 22
Music Junior Choir Steven Rapana Choirs An un-auditioned boys’ choir for Year 9 and 10 students, that performs All the King’s Men mostly pop and contemporary music. Rehearsals are held on Monday Steven Rapana afternoons, 3.30 - 4.30pm. An auditioned male-voice choir for tenors and basses (no treble voice), Orchestras that specialises in singing modern and contemporary repertoire. This group has weekly rehearsals and performs at a variety of different events Symphony Orchestra through the year, including the annual Big Sing Competition and Music Teacher in charge: Emma Featherstone Showcase concert. Rehearsals are held Thursday afternoons, 3.30 - The Symphony Orchestra is an auditioned, full symphony orchestra that 4.45pm. rehearses weekly in Terms One to Three. The orchestra performs a variety Chapel Choir of symphonic repertoire at a variety of events during the year, including the annual KBB Music Festival and Music Showcase concert. Rehearsals Gina Sanders are held on Tuesday mornings, from 7.30 - 8.30am. The Chapel Choir performs regularly at Chapel Services throughout the year providing music for worship. They have weekly rehearsals and in String Orchestra addition to the chapel commitments also perform at the annual Big Sing Teacher in charge: Simon Filice Competition and Music Showcase concert. Although this choir is not This auditioned group rehearses weekly and performs a variety of auditioned, the choir directors would like to hear all voices to help with repertoire written especially for string ensemble. This group performs at a placement. Rehearsals are held Thrusday afternoons, 4.55 - 6.15pm. The variety of different events through the year, including the annual KBB choir sings at several Sunday chapel services each term. Music Festival and Music Showcase concert. Rehearsals are held on Kappella Monday afternoons, from 3.30 - 4.30pm. Gina Sanders An auditioned SATB advanced chamber ensemble. Solid musicianship and previous experience required. Rehearsals are Thursday lunchtimes, 12.55 - 1.30pm. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 23
Bands performs at school events. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday mornings, from 7 - 7.40am. Premier Concert Band Burtones Teacher in charge: Emma Featherstone Teacher in charge: Gary Burton This is an auditioned concert band that rehearses weekly from Terms One to Three and performs at the KBB Music Festival and Music Showcase. The ‘Burtones’ are the top group in the Rock programme. The music Rehearsals are held on Thursday mornings, 7.30 - 8.30am. selection is student led, including the styles of rock, reggae and jazz. It is for the most talented and dedicated students and relies a great deal on Little Big Band the ability to improvise. They perform a variety of gigs throughout the Teacher in charge: Chris Artley year, including music festivals, corporate, and charity events. They tour An auditioned traditional Stage Band that performs a range of Big Band internationally every two years. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays after standards, including swing, latin, funk and ballad styles. This group school. performs at KBB Music Festival and Music Showcase. Rehearsals are Blues Band Wednesdays, 7.30-8.30am Teacher in charge: Gary Burton Chamber Group The Blues Band is a directed band, catering for students from Year 9 to 11 Teacher in charge: TBC with a focus on popular repertoire and improvising. They have weekly Students are able to sign up for a variety of groups, which are put rehearsals and prepare for several performances throughout the year. together based on students’ instruments and ability. Groups have Rehearsals are held on Monday mornings, from 7.30 - 8.30am. included Saxophone Quartets, Piano Trios, a Trombone Quartet and Rock Bands mixed ensembles. Chamber Groups perform at a variety of events, Teariki Engu & Ged Leicester including in the National Chamber Music Competition. Rock Bands are put together based on students’ instruments and ability. Fretters (Guitar Ensemble) They have weekly rehearsals and prepare for performances throughout Michelle Birch the year include at the Smokefree Rockquest and the Tuning Fork An auditioned guitar ensemble catering to players of beginning to concerts in Terms Two and Four respectively. intermediate standard, which focuses on playing contemporary popular pieces. Ability to read music is helpful, but not vital. The ensemble Co-Curricular Programme 2019 24
Late Night Jazz Other Teacher in charge: Chris Artley Adventure Challenge An auditioned group which performs a range of jazz standards at various In Year 10, classes go on a four week experience that aims to lead them school and external events throughout the year, including The on a journey of self discovery, pushing or impelling them to go further Headmaster’s Garden Party, Fine Art Sale, Dinner Dance and Music than they believe possible, beyond perceived physical, mental and Showcase. emotional limits. This will enhance their belief in their own capabilities… Chapel Band developing capacities of mind, body and spirit. Their Journey starts with nine days at our Outdoor camp at Ahuroa where students learn to work Teacher in charge: Onosai Auva’a together, what it takes to be a team and the basic skills needed to survive The Chapel Band perform at Chapel Services throughout the year, in the Outdoors. They then embark on a six day voyage on the Round- providing music for worship. the-World maxi yacht Steinlager II, sailing out to Great Barrier, the Mercury Islands or the Bay of Islands. The month culminates in a final phase of the journey where all that the students have learnt is put into practice as they are tested over 11 days in the Tongariro National park. Duke of Edinburgh The Duke of Edinburgh Scheme is a well established, internationally recognised qualification that requires competency across Adventure, Skill, Service and Physical activity. Y10 students are automatically entered for Bronze level but it is up to them to ensure they get each strand signed off. Silver and Gold awards are optional and there is a small fee covering the cost. The Gold award also has a residential component. The Gold award is presented by the Governor General at Government House. Spirit of New Zealand Several berths are available each year for King’s students to do a ten day sailing voyage on the Spirit of New Zealand. These are ideally for senior students looking to complete their Gold Duke of Edinburgh. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 25
Leadership Year 9 Students do an ‘Introduction to Leadership’ module. Year 10 Students take part in an Adventure Challenge that gives them leadership opportunities in the Outdoors. Year 11 Students attend a ‘Leadership in school seminar’ and take a leadership module. Houses also involve students in a House leadership programme. Year 12 Students take part in a 3 day Leadership course, attend leadership seminars. Houses take students away for a leadership weekend. Leadership opportunities exist with coaching of sports teams or cultural groups, including refereeing or adjudicating. Year 13 Some students will get appointed as Senior and School prefects, House leaders with positions of responsibility, captains of Sports teams or Cultural groups. Leadership opportunities exist with coaching of sports teams or cultural groups, including refereeing. House Competitions allow opportunity for students to try and lead their House to victory. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 26
Service Middlemore Reception Senior students work at the Middlemore Hospital Reception desk from Rest Home Visiting 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Training is required for this Community Service. Students spend an hour at local Rest Homes talking and playing games Rag Fairies for SPCA with residents. This Community Service is based at King’s. Senior students make toys Day Care Centres from rags for the animals’ enrichment in their cages. Students spend an hour at Day Care Centres interacting with children and helping with games, puzzles activities or homework. Reading in Schools This is compulsory for Year 10, 12 and 13. Students go to four local Primary Refugee Centre Schools and help with a peer reading programme. Students help tutor in the AUT section of the Refugee centre or play IHC Homes volley ball and football with the residents. Students spend an hour at IHC Homes talking and interacting with the Special Olympics Assistance residents. This takes place in Term One and Four and seniors are given priority. The Community Service programme also offers one-off voluntary Students work in pairs with small groups of athletes helping them with opportunities throughout the course of the year. These include such specific field, track or other fitness activities. activities as collecting for charities, preparing and serving meals at Ronald McDonald House, collecting food for a Breakfast in Schools Homework Programme programme, organising and running the annual IHC Social and King’s Senior students help Primary School students with homework in the College Runathon, assisting at the Special Olympics Ribbon Day held at Centennial Centre Library one night a week. Kings, helping at the Otahuhu Fun Day and providing senior students to assist at a Visually Impaired weekend camp at Hunua. Women’s Refuge Senior students visit and help at St Mary’s Preschool or Granger Grove one or two nights a week. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 27
Spiritual Lent Group During Lent Year 12 and 13 students are invited to take part in a course Chapel that involves meeting in groups in the afternoons and evenings to explore Students attend two Chapel services a week, held in the mornings before related themes through the use of movie clips. the start of school. Here they listen to the reading of a passage of Bible Study scripture, listen to a short message, pray and sing hymns. A Bible study group meets once a week after lunch during Terms One, Sunday Services Two and Three. Each House attends one Sunday service a term during Terms One, Two Other and Three. Parents and families are warmly invited. In Term Four, two Carol Services are held to which all students, parents and friends are Other activities run by the Chapel throughout the year include: KC Fun invited. Run, Mufti days, World Vision forty Hour famine, KC Idol, IHC Social, Sharing shed. Voyager Voyager is a voluntary programme whereby students meet in groups after school and in the evenings to explore the Christian faith in the context of their own spiritual journey, and the big questions of life. A camp is held at the end of Term Three at Finlay Park, Cambridge. Confirmation A Confirmation service is held at the end of Term Three for those students who wish to take this important step in their spiritual journey. They are required to take part in the Voyager programme in preparation for this. Co-Curricular Programme 2019 28
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