Back-to-school details

We look forward to welcoming students to school for 2025

We ask that every student comes to school prepared with what they need, as detailed below. If you or your child are unsure of any aspect of the start of the year then please contact the Housemaster or the main office for guidance. Students need to bring their PE gear, togs, towel, running shoes and device on the first day and each day this week.

Uniform for the week

  • Monday 27 January (boarders arrival): number ones (formal uniform)
  • Tuesday 28 January: First day of school for all new students (greys uniform)
  • Wednesday 30 January: All students return (formal uniform)
  • Thursday 31 January: (greys uniform)
  • Friday 1 February: (formal uniform)

Details for the week

MONDAY 27 JANUARY

New boarding students arrive at their house at 3:30 pm in their number ones.

Parents of both day and boarding students are invited to attend a function and to be seated in the Chapel by 5:00 pm. Drinks and finger food will be available following the welcome in the Chapel.

TUESDAY 28 JANUARY (Orientation Day for all new students)

8:00 am – Students report to their House for roll call
8:30 am – Headmaster’s welcome (Chapel)
9:00 am – Students return to their House to begin an induction programme
10:30 am – Morning tea (Dining Hall)
11:00 am – Year 9 Continue with induction
11:35 am – Year 9 Academic introduction (Chapel)
12:30 pm – Lunch (Dining Hall)
1:30 pm – Year 9 – Peer Support
2:15 pm – Year 9 and 13 – Haka introduction and swim
3:30 pm – School day ends
7:00 pm – Returning boarders return in formal uniform

WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY (entire school in attendance for the first day of teaching)

8:00 am – Students to report to their House for roll call
8:45 am – Poowhiri and Chapel Service. Parents are welcome to attend
10:30 am – Interval
11:00 am – Orientation continues
3:30 pm – End of school day

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