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Vision and Aims of King's College

Vision

The Vision of King's College is to provide the best all-round education it is possible to obtain (Graham Bruce, Headmaster, 1896)


MISSION STATEMENT

We aim to provide excellence in teaching and learning within a well-balanced educational context involving the academic, cultural, social, physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions of life.


VALUES

Generosity of spirit
We value a culture of service and giving to others.

Gratitude
We value the opportunities available at the College and welcome life as a gift to be enjoyed.

Honesty
We value trust and truthfulness in all human relationships.

Moral courage
We value strength of character and leadership, guided by a strong moral code of behaviour.

Pursuit of Learning
We value the spirit of enquiry and the intellectual growth of students, including their different
learning needs, to become creative, engaged and open-minded learners.

Respect
We value the fair treatment of all people and the preservation of human dignity.

Spirituality
We affirm the significance of the Christian spiritual journey which gives personal meaning to life.

Tolerance
We value the acceptance of all people and encourage a sense of belonging in our community.


Aims:
King's College endeavours to achieve the following:


Academic:

Encourage the best practice and innovation, whilst valuing the importance of traditions.

Preserve the size of the school roll at a maximum level of 950.

Provide a quality academic programme which challenges students to pursue excellence and value achievement, regardless of their individual abilities.

Maintain a balanced curriculum and prepare all students for successful career choices and life-long learning.

Integrate best practice Information Technology (IT) into the curriculum as an effective tool for learning.

Encourage students, teachers and parents to work in partnership and to create a positive learning culture and environment.

Provide high quality staff at the College, achieved through ongoing, relevant professional development and by working together in a supportive and collegial manner. The community on-site' ethos of the College is to be maintained and enhanced.


Cultural:

Reflect, respect and support the bicultural and multicultural diversity of New Zealand society through its enrolment policy and educational programmes.

Foster an appreciation and experience of the arts and cultural activities.

Promote ethical policies, procedures and behaviour.


Social:

Maintain and enhance a fully integrated senior co-educational programme and a modern, flexible boarding dimension as significant components of the College.

Develop a strong sense of citizenship through well-developed leadership and community service programmes.

Prepare students for a competitive world, whilst fostering cooperation and integrity.

Maintain strong links and communication with the College community.


Physical:

Encourage students to develop healthy living to gain a sense of enjoyment from physical activities and the productive use of leisure time. In addition, students should strive for excellence and value achievement in sporting activities.


Emotional:
Provide an effective pastoral care system which assists students to reach their potential.

Spiritual:
Pursue the Christian faith and ethic, centred on the Chapel and the College's Anglican heritage.


Support Services:
Adopt a financial, development and marketing plan that will allow the College to maintain and enhance its independent status, allowing it to provide first-class facilities and effective educational leadership.