Endorsements
"King's students have excelled in the world beyond school in all areas"
King's High School has a proud heritage of excellence across all curriculum areas and in both the sporting and cultural domains. The achievements of King's old boys' are quite exceptional.
Many of these successful Old Boys' contribute a significant part of their success to the school.
Sporting
"What I remember most of this amazing school is the relationships I developed not only with other students but with staff.
In class, on the stage or on the sports-field - it didn't matter; I never felt alone; I was always encouraged to do the absolute best that I could.
That is what the school gave to me and I will be forever grateful for that."
Seven old boys' have represented New Zealand in Cricket including current Black-Cap vice-captain, Brendon McCullum.
Brendon McCullum, New Zealand Black Caps.
Cultural and Arts
"I have played Valjean from Les Miserables for many years on the West End of London; I have performed to thousands and I now run my own production company across Australia and NZ. King's gave me everything and I made the most of every opportunity I was given. Whether it was singing or playing in the 1st XI hockey and cricket teams.
I have never forgotten where it all began and all the support I received from the teachers during my 5 years at King's.
King's is a part of me and I'm proud of it."
Chris Fennessy, a well known Australiasian singer and actor.
Education and Business
"King's High School somehow takes boys from every level and encourages them in their pursuit of being successful with their lives - be it technical, academic, cultural or sporting.
From the pupils while I was there, I can think of New Zealand Ambassadors, members of parliament, doctors, dentists, CEO's of companies, professional musicians and sportsmen - achievement across all levels from a school that caters for all.
I am grateful for the school culture which has enabled me to become a dentist as well as still playing hockey for New Zealand at age 60 - encouraging indeed!"
Peter Ashton, one of many successful professionals to have attended King's.
