Type: Day Co-ed
Years: Kindergarten to Year 13
Roll: 1622
Executive Principal: Mr Peter Clague
Controlling authority: Kristin School Board of Governors
Chair: Ms Philippa Fee

Tel: 09 415 9566
Fax: 09 415 4353
Email: kristin@kristin.school.nz
Web: http://www.kristin.school.nz/

Address:
360 Albany Highway
 PO Box 300-087, Albany

Foundation
Kristin School was founded in March 1973. Located initially in temporary premises in Campbells Bay, the school moved to its present site in Albany in 1978. Today it occupies a beautiful 20 hectare site with buildings set in extensive park-like surroundings where the trees and beauty create a safe, clean and quiet learning environment for the students.

The School
Kristin’s purpose is “to help develop our children into young adults who are well prepared for life” so that by the time they leave Kristin they will have acquired skills, attitudes and values which will enable them to achieve in all areas to their full potential. The school’s motto “Progress with Vision, Integrity and Love” is the underlying ethos through which the school aims to put its purpose into practice.

The school has outstanding facilities. Buildings include a specially constructed kindergarten, classrooms, junior library, library and information centre, science and technology block, two full size gymnasiums, sports pavilion, chapel, an arts centre complex incorporating teaching space for art, drama and music, a 200 seat theatre, as well as a 1200 seat auditorium. There are also extensive playing fields and hard courts for winter and summer sports.

The curriculum
The school offers a well-balanced educational environment which provides for a student’s intellectual, social, physical, moral and aesthetic development. High academic excellence is emphasised in all students with enrichment and extension programmes offered to gifted children and those with special needs. Foreign languages are emphasised, including the teaching of Chinese to all students in the Junior School.

At Years 12 and 13, Kristin offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma. This examination, taught throughout the world, offers entrance to both New Zealand and overseas universities. Kristin is the first school in New Zealand to be authorised to offer the Primary Years Programme. This programme aims to create an international transdisciplinary curriculum that is relevant, challenging and engaging. Strong emphasis is placed on international understanding and responsible citizenship. The Middle School is working towards the implementation of the Middle Years Programme. Both Junior and Middle Schools embrace the NZ Curriculum and IB Programmes.

As a non-denominational school welcoming people of all beliefs, Kristin endeavours to develop spiritual awareness. Parents and teachers are required to respect the Christian tradition of the school and be supportive of the school’s core values.

Sporting and Cultural Activities
Participation in cultural and sporting activities is actively encouraged from the Junior School onwards. The school fields teams in a wide range of team sports and outdoor Education Camps are an integral part of the Kristin programme.

Kristin is developing a fine and strong tradition in the arts, music and drama, providing opportunities for participation in debating, public speaking, drama and dance, orchestras, choirs, other musical groups and bands. Private music tuition is available.

Fees
Please contact the College.