A deliciously decadent dose: so many reasons to visit Dose Cafe
Rarely does a café tick every single box. The food, coffee, location, service and parking – all in a fantastic funky atmosphere. Dose Café does it so well. The memorable breakfast menu is available seven days a week, until 2:30pm, with the French Toast being voted in the media as the top in […]
Meet the Principal 2018: Mike Fowler of Hagley College
“Kia ora tātou. Welcome to Hagley’s Junior Graduating College! What’s important at Hagley, a school with a 160-year history making it nearly as old as Christchurch itself? Our values matter. Those values are seen in the relationships our teachers build with each of our students. It’s how we treat our students that sets […]
Meet the Principal 2018: Christine Leighton of St Andrew’s College
With a wonderful year of Centenary celebrations now behind St Andrew’s College, Rector Christine Leighton says the StAC community has its sights set firmly on the future. “We look forward to new horizons, as we honour many of our old traditions, yet also create new ones which will inspire future generations. The essence […]
Meet the Principal 2018: Penny Tattershaw of St Michael’s Church School
Appointed in January, Penny is excited to be the new principal at St Michael’s Church School. “Our young pupils have limitless potential to lead exciting and generous lives,” Penny says. “We have the responsibility to educate and inspire them, to encourage every child to flourish, in mind, body and spirit. It’s a privilege […]
Meet the Principal 2018: Scott Thelning of The Cathedral Grammar School
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started and at The Cathedral Grammar School we aim to make that start something extraordinary for your child. Balancing our traditional Christian values with an energy to look forward, our students’ path to excellence begins here. Supported and encouraged by a culture of nurturing, knowing and […]
Meet the Principal 2018: Dr Lyn Bird of Selwyn House School
“One of my life long aims, as a principal, is to ensure all students are equipped with knowledge, skills and attitudes for their future lives and careers. To ensure students are equipped for their future, it is paramount that a personalised, future-focused curriculum which develops students as self-regulated learners is provided. Selwyn House […]









