KING’ S ADVANCEMENT
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Diversity in education.
Diversity is a significant if sometimes misunderstood strength of the education provided at King’ s College and one which we seek to preserve and enhance in order to achieve our primary mission; that of providing a top quality secondary school education for students around New Zealand.
For me diversity in the context of King’ s College encompasses two essential elements:
• The diversity of our student body reflects life in New Zealand. It is multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and interdenominational. Such diversity continues to be our strength and our philosophy. Our vision is to provide extended opportunities through an enhanced scholarship and bursary programme, for all students who aspire to be the best that they can be, without undue reference to their socioeconomic status
• A school that provides an education which promotes personal growth in our students, challenges stereotyped preconceptions, encourages critical thinking, and assists students in learning to communicate effectively with others of different backgrounds. Such an education prepares our students to become good citizens in an increasingly complex and global society where they will be judged not only on their academic, sporting and cultural success but also by their quality of character and their contribution to society
We began a public marketing campaign from the middle of March 2013, which reinforces our values underpinning diversity. The campaign highlights the four cornerstones of our education through which we aim to develop our young men and women to become the leaders, innovators, creators and role models of their generation. The four cornerstones are:
• The mind: challenging every student to strive for excellence regardless of their individual abilities and providing a wide and balanced curriculum to prepare them for successful careers and lifelong learning
• The spirit: spiritual guidance bringing together students of all religions and cultures and emphasising understanding, tolerance and acceptance of religious and spiritual diversity
• The body: through sport we seek to instil a healthy competitive spirit and the values of
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teamwork, physical fitness, commitment and initiative
• The heart: a vibrant school community within which students participate in culture, music and in a community service programme with local schools, hospitals and charities to imbue them with a sense of giving which they will take with them into their personal and professional lives
King’ s College believes it has a responsibility to contribute to the economic, social and cultural well-being of New Zealand. The diversity
Farewell Gael Panama
As indicated in the editorial, Gael Panama is leaving King’ s College. I would like to pay tribute to Gael for the significant development she has overseen in the Courier over the last few years. She has taken it to a new level and established the Courier as the first class publication that it is today. I wish Gael every success for the future.
Richard Burns underpinning education provided by the College will enhance New Zealand’ s chances of remaining competitive and sustaining our prosperity into the future through recognising and nurturing the talents and abilities of all our students and enabling them to thrive in work settings that will bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Richard Burns Director of Advancement
6 AUTUMN 2013 • KING’ S COURIER