Clubs

There is a rich tradition of clubs at Christchurch Girls' High School. If you don't see what you are looking for, why not start one?

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International Club

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
This is a student led group that focuses on supporting people in various countries whose human rights have been violated. Meetings are held every Wednesday lunchtime. We discuss the people’s plight, the countries in which they live and write letters advocating the importance of human rights for all. We also organise school action days particularly around Candle Day.

DEBATING
We have a strong tradition of debating at CGHS and several of our debaters have gone on to debate at the national and international level. There are plenty of opportunities for casual and competitive involvement in debating such as the Press Cup competitions (for senior and junior teams) and the Nga Kete Cup for juniors. No experience is necessary although you do need to be confident, extremely articulate in English and have a good understanding of issues in society. Each junior team is assigned a senior coach as well as teacher who will attend each debate. Debates are usually held in the evening at various schools around Christchurch and you will have the opportunity to debate against many other teams. Take note of the Daily Notices early in the year when teams are being organised and make sure you come to the meetings early on. Students have the ability to work towards Colours and Merit certificates in debating. Ms Dobson

ENVIRONMENT GROUP
This is a student lead group with the aim of creating a more sustainable environment for our school. They work on projects with different people and groups within the school eg recycling, composting, native plantings, energy conservation and waste minimization. There are also inter-school projects throughout the year. All levels are welcome. Mrs Wilson

INTERNATIONAL CLUB
The International club is a good chance for you to meet and mix with students from a range of cultures by attending a variety of social activities and club meetings. Be a part of the committee if you want to or just be a member. The club is also involved in fund raising activities for a variety of organisations. The International Club is open to all students. Ms Stopforth

PUBLIC SPEAKING
There is no public speaking club but speech contests run by groups outside school are advertised at school on the English noticeboards and English classrooms regularly and if you are interested you can enter. There is a staff member who will help you with practising your speech and who will be your supporter at the contest. If you know from your primary school days that you have a flair for this intellectual challenge why not enter for a contest? There is always a variety of topics and you would find it interesting to do the research as well as to deliver the speech.

YOUNG NEW ZEALANDERS’ CHALLENGE (DUKE OF EDINBURGH) AWARDS
This is a bit different from the other clubs because it is an individual challenge in which you set your own goals and work as an individual to achieve them. You can follow your own interests and choose how much time you spend. There are three awards: bronze, silver and gold and there are four sections in each one. These are service, expeditions, skills and physical recreation. You must be 14 years old to start on the Award and you can go on working up to the highest one until your 25th birthday. You will be offered advice and encouragement while at school. You could do this award with a friend or solo. The programme costs $26.00 to join. There are about 40 students working for their Challenge Awards in the school at present. Ms Fowler

YOUNG FARMERS  What do they do? Attend career related events throughout the year, network, work and scholarship opportunities …. Several leavers have already been really successful in study and careers.