Educating for Success

Education at Chilton Saint James School fosters individual excellence.  We exist to develop champions at every level and in every field.  In a world of challenge and opportunity, we nurture tall poppies.

Academic Achievements

Distinction in ICAS Science Competition (top 10% of New Zealand Students)

Emma O'Keefe Year 7                        Catherine Reinders  Year 7

Bianca Twort Year 7                             Moana Mourie Year 8

Selina Reichert Year 9                         Samantha Sebire Year 9

Mindy Hu Year 12                                  Tejal Panchal Year 12

Brigitte Ravera Year 12

High Distinction in ICAS Science Competition (top 1% in New Zealand)

Sharne Ralston Year 9                        Karen Zhang Year 10

Kate Fitzmaurice Year 11

Performing Arts

Many opportunities are provided for students in the area of Performing Arts.  We offer an extensive itinerant music programme with over 25 tutors teaching a wide variety of instruments, singing, speech and drama.  Click here to see some of our recent successes in the area of Performing Arts.

Dance

In performance, the Chilton Dance Centre provides classical ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, contemporary and pilates for students from preschool to adult.  In an internationally competitive art, Chilton Dance Centre students regularly win placement in New Zealand School of Dance Programmes and competitions while achieving excellent examination results.

Choir

Nationally and internationally recognised, Chilton's choral programme involves students at every level in the school.  Chilton's premier choir Seraphim and I See Red are both among the top 16 choirs in New Zealand.  In 2007, the Czech Republic and England hosted performances by the Seraphim choir.

Sporting

Maintaining their reputation for quality performance in both team and individual competition, Chilton students are competitive at local, national and international levels. Recent achievements are outstanding.