50 Years of Progress with Vision, Integrity and Love

In March 2023 Kristin will celebrate 50 years since the founding of our school in 1973. This will be a significant milestone, and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the people and experiences that have shaped our school over its inspiring 50-year history.

Preparations for Kristin’s 50th celebrations are already underway – in March 2023 our 50th anniversary will be marked by a programme of celebratory events that will blend the past with the present, offering something for everyone.

Kristin’s story is unique. To mark our 50-year milestone, a commemorative book is being written and published by one of New Zealand’s most experienced publishers, Debra Millar, who began researching the book in 2020.

“I grew up on the North Shore in the 1970s and 1980s, so Kristin has always been in my peripheral vision,” says Debra. “But I must admit that I knew very little of the school’s history, so I have been completely captivated learning about Kristin’s remarkable progression from a tiny parent-founded school into one of the country’s leading independent schools. It’s a unique story filled with pioneering spirit, courage and determination – all the ingredients for a really great read. I believe it’s a story that will enthrall people of all ages, and the book will also serve as a great record of a really interesting time in New Zealand’s history.”

Available early 2023, this premium hard-cover coffee-table book will be a Kristin keepsake to cherish. to welcome archivist Rachel Bell. Rachel is enjoying learning about Kristin’s unique heritage and has enthusiastically embraced managing our established archival collection. We’re looking forward to bringing Kristin’s archives to life for our community, particularly in the build-up to and during our 50th celebrations.

“We’re very fortunate to have a superb archival collection at Kristin, and the early efforts of staff like Evelyn Ross and John Winn have resulted in rich archival material that documents the founding, growth, culture and people associated with our school,” says Rachel. “It is a pleasure and an honour to be part of the Kristin Archives project, and I’m really excited to learn more about this special place; to continue maintaining a record of Kristin’s unique culture and heritage; and especially to share our wonderful archives with the wider Kristin community as we head towards this significant milestone.”

Kristin is much more than a place. It’s a thriving, vibrant, supportive community. Our school is shaped by the people who have been a part of this place, and we’re looking forward to bringing everyone together to celebrate our 50th Jubilee in March 2023.