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. I want you to Both our College motto, Fide et Opere, St Bede’s College has a strong wider 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 its Foundation, Old Boys and PTA play possible version version of the person God created you to important roles in supporting the College. be” encapsulate the founding purpose of of the person Our rich history and tradition provide our College. an excellent foundation to embrace God created With this in mind we offer opportunities the challenges of the modern era and you to be. to develop and educate the whole prepare our boys to be Catholic leaders 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.

St Bede’s College Prospectus - 1 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.

2 - St Bede’s College Prospectus God loves each of us As if there were only one of us

- St Augustine

St Bede’s College Prospectus - 3 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 Transition ways were needed to teach and promote the College five-year strategic plan. The From the time our young men enter soft skills, to engage with, and develop focus is that every student will be able the College through to their departure deeper trusting connections with our to identify someone at school who cares as an Old Boy, careful consideration akonga (students) and provide support 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 houses whether it be Benedict, Colin, Bedeans from their very first day. As our Mana Tāne group of 12-16 boys that Mannix, McCarthy or Redwood. As well young men make their way through the forms the foundation of their pastoral as competing across traditional events College, ongoing goal setting, mentoring care, academic mentoring and such as Athletics and Swimming, our and careers programmes engage and engagement with home. The Kaiako inspire them to be the best they can be.

4 - St Bede’s College Prospectus 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 Our Student Leaders foster the Catholic regulations, we are unable to continue run for CanTeen, our Student Volunteer spirit in our school and strive to make our in its current format. However, we will be organisation, World Challenge and our school a better place for those who follow continuing our support for CanTeen and Year 10 community service days. them whilst embedding the traditions and are reviewing the way in which we do values of those who have been before. CanTeen that, so we can continue to involve our whole school community and collectively Our students are privileged to have - Chosen Charity of St Bede’s College raise funds for this worthwhile charity. access to the Marist Youth Leader and Traditionally St Bede’s College has been 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

St Bede’s College Prospectus - 5 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. • Draw on and share the expertise and Programmes are designed to ensure Junior School resources of the local and global each boy engages with, and receives Students in collaboration with staff and communities including our Kahui Ako a holistic education that reflects their whanau design a course that reflects and Marian College. individual needs, interests, hopes and their interests, aspirations and next • Inspire young men to live by faith and aspirations. steps in learning through the selection 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 Students are encouraged and supported • Inspire - Courses are designed to curriculum whilst having the ability to to follow a personalised learning inspire a love of learning in different follow their passions and interests within pathway that builds on their strengths curriculum areas. In essence we each area. 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 in Years 9 and 10, Year 11-12 students We are fortunate to have facilities that are and aspirations of each young man. begin to explore areas of interest in designed to support the development 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

6 - St Bede’s College Prospectus 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 , 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 Centre of Enhancement information evenings, peer tutoring, young men harness their gifts and talents The Centre of Enhancement exists to literacy intervention, touch type and spell, to realise their full potential. enhance the learning opportunities and reading tutoring, and a learning drop in 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.

St Bede’s College Prospectus - 7 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

8 - St Bede’s College Prospectus St Bede’s College Prospectus - 9 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 Prospectus sportsmen 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 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 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, and Highlanders Super Rugby, Maori All Blacks

St Bede’s College Prospectus - 11 Living 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 Pastoral Care Catholic faith community centred on the the boarding community. We set high Great emphasis is placed on positive life and teachings of Jesus Christ. We expectations for our boys and take great relationships and achievement. We begin each week sharing the Eucharist in pride in supporting them as they develop actively work to create a positive our Boarding Mass. We aim to provide an into fine young men. 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 Prospectus mentored 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 - 13 Community

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 The College to support these Bedean networks. St Bede’s College Foundation The role of our staff in the Community This body was formed in 1986 and over actively maintains Development Office is to manage and the intervening years has donated over contact with its grow our engagement with our wider $3m to the College. Originally its funds community through communications came from membership subscriptions old boys and the and events that aim to bring Bedeans but more recently donations, bequests, wider Bedean together and keep them connected. scholarship endowments and investments have provided its main community The Community of St Bede’s College 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 Prospectus International 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 - 15 Enrolment 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- the College’s Integration Agreement. Preference Applicants are those who do 2.4 Those who are direct family Priority of any such Non-Preference not qualify as a Preference Applicant. members of former students; Applications will be given in 2.5 Those who are sons of College staff Priority For Enrolment accordance with the criteria detailed 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 enrol in the Boarding School at the available, unsuccessful applicants qualify pursuant to clauses 2.1-2.5 College. will have their names recorded on inclusive. a waiting list and shall be ranked in 2. Second Priority If at any level of this classification accordance with the criteria detailed Preference Applicants there are more applicants than in the second priority. Preference – Day Students available places, then those Applicants shall have priority above Second priority will be given to applicants for whom the College Non-Preference Applicants. Those Preference Applicants for whom the is the closest Catholic secondary applicants on the waiting list may College is reasonably convenient, school measured in a straight be offered places at a later date namely those whose place of line from the applicant’s principal if places become available. The residence is in the Catholic Diocese residence to the main vehicle waiting list will remain current for one of Christchurch and within an area entrance of the College, will be year only, until the College’s Board of where the applicant can attend the enrolled until all of the available Trustees next notifies the public that College as a day student. places have been filled. it is inviting applications for the next 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 Prospectus Preference 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 [email protected] www.stbedes.school.nz