When a boy begins at Christ's College he also becomes a member of a smaller community - the House. The pastoral care of each boy is based on this House System. There are ten Houses: Condell’s, Corfe, Harper, Julius, Rolleston, and Somes for day boys: and Flower's, Jacobs, Richards and School for boarders, with an average of 60 boys per House.
The Houses are arranged in vertical forms so that juniors mix with seniors from their first day. Boys stay in the same House throughout their time at College, and get to know others in their Houses very well. Senior boys organise most of the activities in which the House is involved and watch over the junior members. The activities include inter-house sporting and cultural events, as well as administrative routines. Boys in Year 12 receive training to prepare them for their leadership roles in Year 13.
Each House is run by a Housemaster, who is a full-time member of the teaching staff. The Housemaster maintains close contact with parents regarding their son's progress and welfare, and also organises meetings and social occasions at which parents get an opportunity to exchange views and develop friendships. The Housemaster is assisted by tutors who are part of the teaching staff and who provide an additional level of individual support.
Day Houses
Houses for dayboys provide a place for study and recreation, a Common Room, showers and changing facilities, and areas for storing books and sports clothing. Boys meet here at the beginning of each day for House Assembly where they receive notices for the day and reminders of upcoming events to prepare for from their Housemaster.
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Boarding Houses
In the boarding environment, the facilities and support systems are more comprehensive. Assisting the Housemaster are an assistant housemaster, a matron, and two live-in tutors who are also studying at university. Most of the school facilities, such as the library, computer room, gymnasium, pool, music and art rooms, and the workshop, are open for use by boarding boys out of school hours. Evening activities during the week include set times for homework, but recreational activities are also encouraged.
The Christ’s College Boarding Programme keeps boarders busy in the weekends. With age-appropriate activities tailored to each year group’s needs, boarders are given a number of opportunities that may not be available to dayboys. Click here for more information.
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