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Kristin School New Zealand

Kristin School is an independent, non-denominational co-educational school of about 1400 students from Kindergarten to Year 13 (Form 7) situated on Auckland's North Shore. Since its establishment by a group of parents in 1973, Kristin has become one of New Zealand's premiere schools with an enviable record of academic, cultural and sporting achievements. Kristin espouses a Christian ethos and values.

Kristin School is built on a beautiful 20-hectare site within the growing northern fringe of Auckland, the fastest-growing region of New Zealand. The school is set out in park-like grounds with outstanding facilities. Buildings include a specially-constructed kindergarten, classrooms, junior and secondary libraries, science and computer laboratories, two full-size gymnasiums, chapel, an arts centre complex incorporating teaching space for art, drama and music, a 150-seat AV theatre, with a 1200-seat auditorium as the centrepiece.

To find out more about Kristin's history visit our Archives section.

Values and Beliefs

Kristin School emphasises a high-quality academic programme, a strong sense of pastoral care and development of a global perspective, all within the strong ethical framework of our six Core Values:

Determination to achieve excellence
Passion for learning
Willingness to be innovative
Respect for oneself and others
Loyalty to and pride in Kristin
Traditional Christian values

Key Distinctives of Kristin's education include:

A strong integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) throughout the school including the Laptop Computer Programme that begins at Year 7.
Foreign languages studied by most students.
Special programmes that are available for Gifted and Talented students and those needing Learner Support.
Highly qualified and motivated staff with specialist teachers involved in curriculum areas.
International Baccalaureate Diploma is offered to students at Years 12 and 13.
Values education through Foundation Studies and spiritual awareness through Christian Living and Religious Education classes and Chapel Services.

School Structure

Kristin School is structured as three schools within one school all on the same campus:

Junior School	Kindergarten to Year 6 (4 years to 11 years)
Middle School	Year 7 to Year 10 (11 years to 15 years)
Senior School	Year 11 to Year 13 (15 years to 18 years)

Each school has its own Principal and pastoral-care structure and seeks to create its own distinctive educational character within the overall philosophy and ethos of Kristin School.

For more information on the three schools and their character visit the Curriculum section.

Student Welfare

At Kristin, the well-being of our students is paramount. Distinct pastoral-care structures are adopted at different levels to best meet the needs of students.

Junior School students have a 'home-room' teacher who is primarily responsible for the well-being and progress of children in their class.

Year 7 and 8 students in the Middle School also have a home-room teacher who teaches core subjects and provides pastoral care.

Year 9 and 10 students in the Middle School and all Senior School students belong to Tutor groups that are designed to promote ongoing nurture and support through their years at Kristin.

Deans at each year level oversee the pastoral-care network within the school.

Student Services


	Rev. Harold Clark

School Counsellors, Mr Chanel Houlahan and Mrs Amanda Christian, are available to assist students and their families wherever professional guidance and counselling is needed.

Careers and Vocational advice is available from Mrs Liz Poore through regular information evenings and personal appointments available to students and their parents.

School Chaplain Rev. Harold Clark provides spiritual guidance and care to the school community through personal involvement and regular Chapel Services.

For full details of student services available, click here.

Kristin School is located at 360 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland. Visitors and prospective families are welcome to visit the school to view the campus and seek Application.

Postal
P O Box 300 087, Albany, Auckland 1331, New Zealand

Telephone
+64 9 415 9566 (see listings for extension numbers)

Facsimile
+64 9 415 8495

Email
kristin@kristin.school.nz