Shirley Boysʼ High School
Secondary school in Christchurch, New Zealand
SHIRLEY BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL
Shirley Boys' High School is a single-sex school with a roll of 1200 boys. We pride ourselves in being specialists in boys' education. The International Programme has welcomed students from a diverse range of countries - America, Argentina, France, Germany , Hong Kong and mainland China, Italy, Japan, Korea, Slovakia and Vietnam. We have students who attend for a one term programme, a one year programme through to those who stay for up to 5 years.
Shirley Boys' focuses on five main Pillars - Academic, Leadership, Sporting, Cultural and Community - to offer our students a well rounded education. We work to ensure our international students are involved in all 5 pillars.
Shirley Boys' has an emphasis on Academic success -developing independence and a personal commitment to achieve. Guided by the expression "Better than Before", known by our students as "BtB", Shirley students develop attitudes and skills for life-long learning and personal growth in a positive and supportive environment.
The school values character development and when our students leave the school the identify as "Shirley Men" The 2015 ERO reveiw of the school states that "There is a strong school culture that focuses on positive relationships at all levels" "Boys benefit from a strong sense of belonging to their school, confidence in their identity as a member of the school community and pride in their own school-wide achievements, There is a well-developed philosophy for boys' education".
The school is 20 mins from the city centre and shopping malls by bus. The International airport is about 30 mins from school and our local community. Christchurch offers an excellent bus service and public buses and a school bus service come to from school each day.
About Christchurch
Christchurch is the South Island’s largest city and the gateway to Canterbury. Rebuilt with modern spaces and riverside precincts, it pairs established schools and tertiary options with easy access to beaches, the Port Hills, Banks Peninsula and alpine recreation.
Canterbury Region
The Canterbury Region on New Zealand’s South Island is a region of dramatic contrast — from sweeping plains, mighty braided rivers and the high Southern Alps through to coastal beaches at the Pacific. It encompasses the major city of Christchurch and wide rural districts, making it both a centre of culture and a backbone of agriculture and industry. The region’s economic strength, combined with space for growth and educational infrastructure, makes it well-suited for international students who want access to big-city amenities and outdoor adventure.
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