Senior School | Year 11-13
CCS Senior School Philosophy and Purpose
A Focus on Academic Attainment and Character Development
“In the Senior School, our mission is to cultivate academic excellence through character development, preparing students for the world beyond school while guiding them to connect with their future pathways. We foster an environment where students can develop critical thinking, embrace challenges, and discover their passions as they transition into early adulthood.
We prioritise leadership and service, providing opportunities for students to enhance their leadership abilities, understand their influence in the world, and contribute to positive change in their communities. Our curriculum encourages students to pursue their individual goals while nurturing a strong sense of responsibility and integrity to those around them.
In the Senior School, we continually reflect and adapt our practices while remaining grounded in the principles of our faith and the values that guide our community.
In collaboration with our parents, CCS students learn that academic rewards come from dedication and that true success is achieved through resilience—persevering through obstacles and learning from setbacks. They come to understand that each person is endowed with a purpose, which begins with striving to be the best version of themselves as designed by God.”
James Rose
Principal
Kotahi Team
Years 11-13
Learning in the Senior School is built upon the NCEA qualification Framework with a biblical worldview increasingly threaded throughout. CCS offers full NCEA certificate courses at Levels 1 to 3. Students are encouraged to take a range of subjects that are challenging academically, but also allow each to explore areas of interest that can spark further study in areas not previously considered.
A significant aspect to learning in the Senior school is the preparation for life beyond school. Students are given opportunities to evaluate their prospective ‘pathways’ to either university, UCOL, apprenticeships or other endeavours.
In year 11, students are placed in small group homerooms and remain with their homeroom teacher throughout the last three years of school. Doing so encourages students to build connections that support their discipleship and the significant decision making that occurs in these last three years of school.
Learning in the Senior School is full of exciting opportunities to discover career and academic pathways and explore ways to give back and serve others. Our consistently high NCEA pass rates are a testimony to the level of investment our staff make in each student as an individual, their courses, and pathway interests.
We offer a full range of traditional academic subjects and supported access to other less traditional spaces, such as Design School. Please refer to our Senior Course Handbook for further information about specific courses and pathways offered by CCS.
