We believe that young people grow in character, social skills, cooperation and teamwork, pride, and self-esteem through involvement in sporting and cultural activities.

We also believe that such activities build a more positive, exciting and engaging environment for students to learn in, and that relationships built with staff outside the classroom can be very beneficial inside the classroom as well.

Central Southland College offers an enviable range of such activities. Indeed, we boast one of the highest rates of sporting participation in Southland schools, and our Stage Challenge and Major Musical Productions are annual highlights for many.

Central Southland College students achieve at the highest level in sport and our school-wide inter-house competitions help build the special culture that is unique to our school.

At Central Southland College all students have the opportunity to get involved in a huge number of different sports from Archery to Lawn Bowls, Rock Climbing to Surfing. Plus:

  • Octathlon Day

  • Athletics Day

  • Swimming sports

  • Cross Country

  • Inter-house Touch Rugby, Volleyball and T-ball competitions

  • Inter-school Sports Exchanges

  • Invest in Sport programme

  • Physical Activity Leadership Programme



 
“Students benefit from a broad and rich curriculum. There is a focus on ensuring that students grow to be well-rounded adults.”
— Ero Report, 2015