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St Bede’s College Fide et Opere
Through the Bedean Learning Environment... “We are all encouraged to reach our potential through our faith and by our actions while knowing we are valued, safe and supported”.
Welcome
Welcome to St Bede’s College. Established over 100 years ago the College exists to
educate young men in Catholic, Marist traditions with Jesus Christ at its centre.
Both our College motto, Fide et Opere, St Bede’s College has a strong wider
I want you to
by faith and by work, and our College by- community where organisations like be the best
line “I want you to be the best possible
version of the person God created you to
its Foundation, Old Boys and PTA play
important roles in supporting the College.
possible version
be” encapsulate the founding purpose of
Our rich history and tradition provide
of the person
our College.
an excellent foundation to embrace God created
With this in mind we offer opportunities
to develop and educate the whole
the challenges of the modern era and
prepare our boys to be Catholic leaders
you to be.
person, acknowledging that each wherever life takes them.
- Fr Cormac Hoban SM
student is unique in God’s eyes. Students
are encouraged to embrace these
opportunities and try new activities.
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Catholic Special
Character
Offering our boys the opportunity to boy in the College participates in. of Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist
develop a life-long relationship with God Weekly opportunities to pray together and Confirmation.
is essential to us as a Catholic College. include a Three Minute Rosary at
Families are central to our faith
break, Wednesday and Friday morning
Faith is a part of our everyday life and community and are warmly welcome
Mass, Friday Benediction and Sunday
the boys are encouraged to live out to join us for our five College Masses
Boarding Mass.
their faith through the sacraments, held throughout the year.
prayer and service to the community. An annual Sacramental Programme
Boys are guided to realise that their
This is supported by the Religious offers students the opportunity to
God-given talents are to be developed
Education programme which every prepare for and receive the sacraments
for the life-long service of others.
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God loves each of us
As if there were only one of us
- St Augustine
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Growing Young Men
St Bede’s College has a proud tradition of developing well-rounded young men of faith; many of whom have gone on to be
leaders in their respective fields across New Zealand and the world. We have deliberate focus on educating the whole person
through high quality pastoral and guidance systems, servant leadership programmes and positive psychology frameworks.
Pastoral and Guidance (Mana Tāne teacher) role is to advocate Houses add to the pastoral support and
St Bede’s prides itself on the for their students and in doing so, coach sense of community at St Bede’s through
personalised care and support our them by getting to know them, caring creating opportunities for our seniors to
students receive as they develop into about them and listening to them. Each mentor and model expectations to our
young men of faith and action. Through Kaiako will move with their students as junior students through the Tuakana Teina
communication with our staff, students they transition through the College. programme.
and community we identified that more The Mana Tane programme is part of
ways were needed to teach and promote Transition
the College five-year strategic plan. The
soft skills, to engage with, and develop From the time our young men enter
focus is that every student will be able
deeper trusting connections with our the College through to their departure
to identify someone at school who cares
akonga (students) and provide support as an Old Boy, careful consideration
about them.
and guidance around careers education is given at each key stage to ensure
and pathways through school. The Mana House System transitions are as smooth as possible.
Tāne (Growing Young Men) programme There is no better example of our school New entrant orientation and Tuakana
was created to respond to this. culture than the competitive spirit and Teina programmes ensure new boys to
pride the boys show to each of their St Bede’s feel welcomed and valued as
Each boy is placed into a horizontal Bedeans from their very first day. As our
houses whether it be Benedict, Colin,
Mana Tāne group of 12-16 boys that young men make their way through the
Mannix, McCarthy or Redwood. As well
forms the foundation of their pastoral College, ongoing goal setting, mentoring
as competing across traditional events
care, academic mentoring and and careers programmes engage and
such as Athletics and Swimming, our
engagement with home. The Kaiako inspire them to be the best they can be.
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Student Leadership Service to Others a school wide effort dedicated to raising
We take great pride in developing Through all aspects of the College money for young people living with
Catholic leaders of the future within our our young men’s talents are fostered cancer. It had three components - the
Marist tradition. Leadership opportunities and developed for the lifelong service CanTeen Concert, the Home Team and
are provided across all levels of the to others. As well as daily teaching the Run For A Life runners - providing
College as we create an environment and reinforcement within our learning everyone in the College the chance
where students are supported to lead community our students are active in to be involved and raising many of
and learn about themselves whilst the wider community through a range thousands of dollars over the years.
they develop into leaders of our wider of social justice and service projects This was a marathon effort and a tough
community. that make a difference to the lives of one which unfortunately due to new
others. This is evident with our bi-annual regulations, we are unable to continue
Our Student Leaders foster the Catholic
run for CanTeen, our Student Volunteer in its current format. However, we will be
spirit in our school and strive to make our
organisation, World Challenge and our continuing our support for CanTeen and
school a better place for those who follow
Year 10 community service days. are reviewing the way in which we do
them whilst embedding the traditions and
values of those who have been before. CanTeen that, so we can continue to involve our
- Chosen Charity of St Bede’s College whole school community and collectively
Our students are privileged to have
Traditionally St Bede’s College has been raise funds for this worthwhile charity.
access to the Marist Youth Leader and
Young Marist Neighbours programmes a major supporter of CanTeen running
which supplement school leadership and a fundraising campaign for many years
mentoring programmes. called ‘Run For A Life’. The campaign was
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Teaching & Learning
Our vision is to create Catholic Marist • Embed - Senior students embed their • Promote innovation, thinking, problem
leaders of the future who serve with previous learning and experiences solving and collaboration.
a catholic heart, mind and hands. Our in courses that align to their specific • Foster self-regulation, awareness and
teaching and learning programmes interests and future pathways. agency.
are an important component of this.
Junior School • Draw on and share the expertise and
Programmes are designed to ensure
Students in collaboration with staff and resources of the local and global
each boy engages with, and receives
whanau design a course that reflects communities including our Kahui Ako
a holistic education that reflects their
their interests, aspirations and next and Marian College.
individual needs, interests, hopes and
steps in learning through the selection • Inspire young men to live by faith and
aspirations.
of different learning packages from each by work.
At St Bede’s the learning pathway is curriculum area. This allows students
broken down into three broad concepts: to experience a robust and balanced Year 11-13
curriculum whilst having the ability to Students are encouraged and supported
• Inspire - Courses are designed to
follow their passions and interests within to follow a personalised learning
inspire a love of learning in different
each area. pathway that builds on their strengths
curriculum areas. In essence we
as we prepare them for a successful
are trying to light a fire in students - Learning packages are designed to transition into the National Certificate of
catch them, get them and keep them inspire a student’s love of learning Educational Achievement (NCEA) and
engaged in learning. in context driven thematic learning their respective future pathway as a St
• Explore - Having had the option to packages that: Bede’s old boy.
select a range of learning packages
• Culturally respond to the needs, hopes We are fortunate to have facilities that are
in Years 9 and 10, Year 11-12 students
and aspirations of each young man. designed to support the development
begin to explore areas of interest in
more depth as they look to specialise. • Capture the interests, imagination and of our Catholic leaders of the future. Our
curiosity of each young man. teachers are subject specialists with a
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deep understanding of boys’ education
who facilitate learning within a community
that is continually evolving to meet the
needs of each young man.
Specific course information can be found
on our College website.
E-Learning
St Bede’s is a Bring Your Own Device
(BYOD) school where technology is
blended into daily learning to enhance
the teaching and learning process.
Blended learning allows our students
to make wider connections with access
to personalised learning programmes
that are accessible both in school and at
home.
Education Outside
the Classroom
Learning at St Bede’s involves students
engaging with and utilising the resources
Christchurch, New Zealand and the wider
world has to offer. Across all faculty areas,
who are struggling in one or many areas Learning Support
learning makes connections outside
of their learning. All other areas of the Our specialised Learning Support team
of the classroom setting as themes,
Centre of Enhancement operate within work across the College to ensure all
concepts and projects are undertaken
a three-tier responsive framework to of our students learn in an inclusive
within this rich learning environment. Our
ensure the needs of all boys are met and and responsive environment. The team
outdoor pursuits programme, year level
monitored. works closely with individuals and
camps and retreats provide our students
whanau to ensure appropriate in class
opportunities to explore our natural Gifted and Talented learning supports are in place to promote
environment through personal challenge Our Gifted and Talented committee equitable access to the curriculum.
and reflection. chaired by our GATE Co-ordinator works Learning support also provides parent
across all levels and faculties to help our information evenings, peer tutoring,
Centre of Enhancement
young men harness their gifts and talents literacy intervention, touch type and spell,
The Centre of Enhancement exists to
to realise their full potential. reading tutoring, and a learning drop in
enhance the learning opportunities and
holistic supports for students who would Young men within this programme are centre before and after school.
benefit from specific, specialised and offered personalised programmes
Industry Based Learning
targeted support to reach their potential. and opportunities to expand on their
Students have extensive opportunities
This incorporates Learning Support, knowledge in a manner that reflects their
to learn at school whilst engaging with
Gifted and Talented Education, Careers individual needs.
industry-based learning in the community.
and High-Performance Sport and Culture. Within the extensive programme Our STAR, Gateway, Dual Pathway and
Our school wide literacy intervention students could engage with Scholarship work experience programmes allow
programme operates through the exams, Future Problem Solvers, boys to experience first-hand a range of
Response to Intervention (RTI) framework; Tournament of Minds, EdX International, different vocational and work pathways as
an educational approach that provides or our Elite Sports Academy. they consider which respective pathway
early, systematic assistance to students best suits their interests and abilities.
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Arts & Culture
Drama, music, dance, debating, visual arts, Polyfest, Kapa Haka... Whatever the area of their ability, all students at
St Bede’s College are expected to develop and use their God-given talents for the good of others.
Whether doing a singing audition as a New Zealand Broadcasting School, and Jake McKay - Actor
Year 9 student, taking part in a Variety has since paved a formidable career Beginning high-school, Jake would have
concert, joining the Polyfest group or within Mediaworks. never have thought he would become
exhibiting at a student art exhibition, a professional actor, but after taking a
Matt Everingham - Musician,
students are encouraged to go outside liking to studying Drama in his senior
Composer and Director
their comfort zone and try something new. years at the College, Jake went onto
Since graduating in 2012, Matt has taken
be accepted to Toi Whakaari, recently
There is a full programme of itinerant his incredible talents internationally,
graduating from the country’s leading
music lessons on offer as well as choirs, currently directing Musicals in America.
school of Dramatic Arts.
jazz groups and orchestra, rock bands, Prior to moving, Matt studied at the
Showquest, College musical, Sheila Winn University of Canterbury, obtaining Byron Coll - Actor
Shakespeare competition, theatre sports, degrees in both Law and Music. One of Instantly recognisable from the timeless
debating teams, Polyfest and Kapa Matt’s compositions written as a tribute Mastercard All Blacks advertisements,
Haka cultural groups and regular Variety to those whose lives were lost in the Byron is making his name in film and on
concerts where new and emerging talent Christchurch Earthquakes has been the stage, most recently in ‘The Mikado.’
is showcased. played in the illustrious Westminster
Elias Tyro - Tatooist, Hip-Hop Artist
Abbey.
Some former students are now making After being immersed in visual arts
their mark in Christchurch and beyond as Jono Boyle - Musician throughout his time at the College, Elias
they pursue careers in the Arts: Jono’s raw talent musically was hard went on to open his own tattoo parlour
to miss during his time at the College, in Christchurch- ‘Expression Tattoo and
Andrew Gourdie - Sports
and he has since gone on to make a Art.’ Elias specialises in Maori tattoo work
Journalist / Anchor
promising career for himself. Performing as well as traditional Samoan works, and
Andrew is arguably New Zealand’s
and releasing music under the alias also does commissioned paintings and
leading Sports Journalist, anchoring the
‘Julius Black,’ Jono is making waves artworks too. As well as this, Elias also
country’s leading bulletin and breaking
with his self-produced sounds, recently spends time recording and releasing
exclusive stories. After graduating St.
releasing his debut record ‘Dopamine.’ original songs as a Rap Artist.
Bede’s, Andrew went on to study at the
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Sport
At St Bede’s College, we are incredibly proud that in excess of 85% of our young men are engaged in any of our 33 co-curricular
activities for sport. Many of our teaching staff are directly involved as coaches or managers of just under 100 teams who
compete on Wednesdays and Saturdays. We are also fortunate to have quality external coaches who assist us in allowing all
boys to compete at the most appropriate level for their aspirations and ability.
Sport at St Bede’s is characterised by all Students compete with distinction at as do opportunities to join international
students achieving personal excellence local, national and international levels and tours in a range of codes.
through their commitment to challenge we have a proud and strong tradition of
We run six sports in the College as Clubs,
themselves whilst being supported by competing at the highest levels in National
under the school umbrella of the Sports
high quality coaching and first-class Secondary Schools’ Competitions.
Executive. The Clubs are Basketball,
facilities. We set high expectations for
Traditional fixtures take place with strong Cricket, Football, Hockey, Rowing and
our young men and expect them to be
sporting schools in New Zealand which Rugby. Parents are encouraged to be
the best they can be both on and off the
further extends our sporting connections active members of these clubs.
field. We are proud of all our students’
and provides our young men with very
achievements and regularly recognise The College High Performance
high levels of competition. Opportunities
this within our community. Academy ensures that our most talented
to play teams from other countries exist
10 - St Bede’s College Prospectussportsmen have the best coaching
and conditioning available at the Students who have gone on from St Bede’s College to become successful in
College. At the same time, there is their chosen fields:
a place for all young men in a team,
from those who just want to have Michael Leitch Rugby, Captain Japan World Cup 2015, Chiefs Super Rugby team
fun whilst playing sport through Alejandro Nieto Rugby, Uruguay National team Captain
to those who wish to compete on
James Tucker Rugby, Chiefs Super Rugby
the world stage. Whatever their
chosen sport we will support their James Lentjes Rugby, Highlanders Super Rugby
progression and development.
Keelan Kilpatrick Golf, Berkley University Scholarship
The College facilities are
Reagan Kilpatrick Golf, Northern Arizona University
outstanding and include large
playing fields, full sized water-based Yoshikazu Fujitu Rugby, Japanese National Rugby and National 7s
hockey turf, up to date artificial and Eliot Dixon Rugby, All Black
grass practice nets, a two-court
gymnasium, modern weights room Matt Henry Cricket, Black Cap
and outdoor swimming pool. Ben Stroud Football, Full Scholarship Missouri State University USA
A J Bell Football, Tusculum College University USA
Jared Monk National Cross Country, 4th place Nationals
David Brydon Hockey, Black Sticks
Billy Harmon Rugby, Crusaders and Highlanders Super Rugby, Maori All Blacks
St Bede’s College Prospectus - 11Living at Bede’s
St Bede’s College is the South Island’s premiere Catholic boys’ boarding school. It has a long-standing tradition of providing
quality boarding school education, dating back to the 1920s. Our boys come from many different parts of New Zealand and
from around the world and they benefit from our home away from home experience. We have the school’s spacious grounds
and many facilities available to use and benefit from. Being part of the St Bede’s boarding community is a lifelong experience,
as the Bedean spirit stays with you long after you leave.
Faith boarding your son can expect close The Boarding School makes the most of
The College motto of ‘Fide et Opere”, guidance and support from our boarding what Christchurch has to offer through
by faith and by work, also incorporates team as your son works toward achieving our induction and weekend activity
our Boarding School. The boarding his personal goals whilst learning to programmes.
community lives, works and prays as a contribute in a positive manner to
the boarding community. We set high Pastoral Care
Catholic faith community centred on the
expectations for our boys and take great Great emphasis is placed on positive
life and teachings of Jesus Christ. We
pride in supporting them as they develop relationships and achievement. We
begin each week sharing the Eucharist in
into fine young men. actively work to create a positive
our Boarding Mass. We aim to provide an
environment. Students are expected
environment wherein “he becomes the
Opportunities to commit to the goals they set for
best possible version of the person God
The Boarding School gives all boys themselves and the expectations that
created him to be”.
the opportunity to pursue academic, come with being a positive community
Challenges cultural and sporting interests that are member. The Boarding School adheres
Living in a boarding community provides not always available in their local area. to a positive psychology framework
boys with a unique environment to learn Your son will have the opportunity to be that focuses on the strengths of each
social and co-operative skills. Whilst part of a modern and vibrant new city. individual. Students are coached and
12 - St Bede’s College Prospectusmentored on a daily basis by a team of their physical, emotional, spiritual and believe we are setting them up to be the
committed and qualified staff. social wellbeing whilst at all times best young person they can be.
meeting their academic commitments.
Self- Development Programme At the core of this is raising student Facilities
Students with the ability to self-determine, achievement, engagement and self- The Boarding School is located on the
achieve to their potential and positively determination, all of which is done in College site. Boarders have full access
contribute in the traditional school setting, an environment where age appropriate to College facilities including the Weights
home environment and wider community. expectations and guidelines are in place. Centre, Gymnasium, Learning Centre,
Our self-development programme builds By coaching, monitoring and supporting Performing Arts Centre, hockey turf,
on this concept through providing boys, our boys to make positive choices that cricket nets, swimming pool, fields and
on a daily basis, opportunities to enhance impact all areas of their life, we firmly teaching spaces.
St Bede’s College Prospectus - 13Community
The strong culture of St Bede’s College encourages a sense of community that extends beyond current students to include all
past and present students and staff, and their families.
We are proud of the valuable connections College receive an Old Boys’ Tie which
we make and maintain throughout and are sponsored by individual old boys.
beyond the school years and work
to support these Bedean networks. St Bede’s College Foundation The College
The role of our staff in the Community This body was formed in 1986 and over actively maintains
the intervening years has donated over
Development Office is to manage and
$3m to the College. Originally its funds contact with its
grow our engagement with our wider
community through communications came from membership subscriptions old boys and the
but more recently donations, bequests,
and events that aim to bring Bedeans
scholarship endowments and
wider Bedean
together and keep them connected.
The Community of St Bede’s College
investments have provided its main community
source of income.
is further supported by four community
bodies each of which are stand-alone North West Christchurch
Trusts and play a significant role: Community Sporting Trust
(NWCCST)
The Parent Teacher Association
St Bede’s College Old Boys’ The NWCCST was established in 2009
(PTA)
Association (SBCOBA) and was responsible for funding and
The PTA was established in 1949 and
The College has always enjoyed strong managing the Marist Park hockey turf.
over the years has worked to support the
support from its old boys. In recent In addition to this project it has also
College. In recent times it has organised
years parents have prepaid a lifetime supported the construction of car parks
the College Fair, the quiz night and a range
membership for their sons via their at the rear of the College, changing
of other activities that encourage parental
contributions. rooms, a new grandstand at Marist Park
involvement and raise funds. It provides
and new cricket nets.
In turn, the Association funds year-round support for College events
Scholarships, New Parents’ evenings and The NWCCST continues to work with such as the new parents’ evenings and the
subsidises Careers Days and the Year 13 the College to provide improved sports parent / teacher nights. Newcomers are
Leavers’ Breakfast. All boys leaving the facilities. welcome to join the committee.
14 - St Bede’s College ProspectusInternational Students
St Bede’s is enriched through global
connections in faith, learning and culture.
For over twenty years we have welcomed
International students into our Bedean
Community. Students enrolled in NCEA
pathway programmes or the International
Rugby Programme benefit from state of
the art facilities, coaching and tuition.
St Bede’s is signatory to the Code
of Practice for the Pastoral Care of
International students. Our international
students are connected and active
members of our wider community.
Students benefit from a personalised
programme that reflects their needs,
hopes and aspirations.
St Bede’s College Prospectus - 15Enrolment Scheme
Preference / 2.1 Those who are brothers of current judges that enrolment of the Non-
Non-Preference Applicants students; Preference Applicants will not
compromise its ability to offer places
Preference Applicants are those who 2.2 Those who are brothers of former
to Preference Applicants who may
qualify for preference under the terms students;
apply for enrolment at a later date.
of the College’s Integration Agreement 2.3 Those who are sons of present The number of places available for
with the Crown and/or hold a Preference members of the St Bede’s College Non-Preference Applicants will be
of Enrolment Certificate issued in Board of Trustees or Board of governed by the maximum number
accordance with the directions of the Proprietors; allowable from time to time under
Catholic Bishops of New Zealand. Non-
2.4 Those who are direct family the College’s Integration Agreement.
Preference Applicants are those who do
members of former students; Priority of any such Non-Preference
not qualify as a Preference Applicant.
Applications will be given in
2.5 Those who are sons of College staff accordance with the criteria detailed
Priority For Enrolment
employed on a permanent basis by in the second priority.
1. First Priority the College’s Board of Trustees or
Preference Applicants – Boarders Board of Proprietors at the time of 4. Waiting List
First priority will be given to application; If the total number of applications is
Preference Applicants who wish to greater than the number of places
2.6 Those other Applicants who do not available, unsuccessful applicants
enrol in the Boarding School at the
qualify pursuant to clauses 2.1-2.5 will have their names recorded on
College.
inclusive. a waiting list and shall be ranked in
2. Second Priority accordance with the criteria detailed
If at any level of this classification
Preference Applicants in the second priority. Preference
there are more applicants than
– Day Students Applicants shall have priority above
available places, then those
Second priority will be given to Non-Preference Applicants. Those
applicants for whom the College
Preference Applicants for whom the applicants on the waiting list may
is the closest Catholic secondary
College is reasonably convenient, be offered places at a later date
school measured in a straight
namely those whose place of if places become available. The
line from the applicant’s principal
residence is in the Catholic Diocese waiting list will remain current for one
residence to the main vehicle
of Christchurch and within an area year only, until the College’s Board of
entrance of the College, will be
where the applicant can attend the Trustees next notifies the public that
enrolled until all of the available
College as a day student. it is inviting applications for the next
places have been filled.
If the total number of applications enrolment intake.
3. Third Priority
in this category is less than the
Non-Preference Applicants Enrolment Applications
number of places available, then all
Non-Preference Applicants will Applications for enrolment will be
applicants will be enrolled. If there
only be enrolled if enrolment sought each year by a date that will
are more applications than available
places remain after all Preference be published in daily and community
places, then applicants will be
Applicants have been enrolled and newspapers circulating throughout the
enrolled according to the following
the College’s Board of Trustees Catholic Diocese of Christchurch and the
order of priorities:
South Island.
16 - St Bede’s College ProspectusPreference Criteria
The College is intended primarily for 5.1. The child has been baptised or is
Catholic boys from Years 9-13. In terms being prepared for baptism in the
of the Integration Agreement signed Catholic Church.
between the College and the Crown,
5.2. The child’s parents/guardians have
a certain percentage of the total roll
already allowed one or more of
must consist of “Preference” pupils.
its siblings to be baptised in the
Normally, a “Preference” pupil will be
Catholic faith.
a baptised Catholic. If you are in doubt
as to whether your son qualifies as a 5.3. At least one parent/guardian is
“Preference” pupil please consult the a Catholic, and although their
Rector. Those who apply for a place as child has not yet been baptised,
a “Preference” pupil should submit a the child’s participation in the life
Preference Card with their Application. of the school could lead to the
parents having the child baptised.
A small percentage of the total roll may
be “Non-Preference” pupils. Places 5.4. With the agreement of the
are given to such pupils on the basis child’s parent/guardian, a
of availability. “Non-Preference” pupils significant familial adult such as a
are expected to take a full part in all grandparent, aunt or uncle who
aspects of College life and have the is actively involved in the child’s
same opportunities and responsibilities upbringing undertakes to support
as the “Preference” pupils. the child’s formation in the faith
and practices of the Catholic
The Criteria Promulgated by the New
Church.
Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference,
which are to be used by Proprietors 5.5. One or both of a child’s non-
and their Agents, in order to Grant Catholic parents/guardians is
Preference of Enrolment are: preparing to become a Catholic.210 Main North Road | PO Box 5380 | Christchurch 8542 Phone 03 375 0647 | Email enrol@stbedes.school.nz www.stbedes.school.nz
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