Speakers
Hear from our passionate teachers as they bring their expertise and a wealth of knowledge and experience, offering insights and strategies to nurture both academic success and personal growth.
At 10am our day will be opened with a Haka Pōwhiri, led by our Māori and Pacific group Te Whānau o Kuīni Mākareta in the Atrium and Assembly Hall, followed by a welcome from Principal Jayne-Ann Young
Explore the 2025 lineup of speakers and performances.
Welcome from the Principal
Our Principal Jayne-Ann Young talks about the state of New Zealand education.
Time: 10.15am - 10:45am
Location: Assembly Hall
Primary Years Programme (PYP) Information Session
Hear from the Head of Junior School Jan Treeby and Deputy Head of Junior School Diane Campbell-Ward about the Primary Years Programme as they share what an IB education looks like in Junior School.
Time: 11.00am - 11.30am
Location: W18
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) Panel Discussion
A panel discussion with IBDP Coordinator Emma Birch, and IB Diploma graduates who speak about their personal experiences with the IBDP.
Time: 11.00am - 11.30am
Location: Auditorium
Future of NZ Certificates, From NCEA to What's Next?
Principal Jayne-Ann Young will discuss the upcoming changes to New Zealand’s education system and what they mean for the future of learning at QMC. Relevant for students currently in Year 7 and below.
Time: 11.30pm - 12.00pm
Location: Assembly Hall
NCEA Panel discussion with NCEA students
Hear from our current Level 1, 2 and 3 NCEA students, facilitated by Deputy Principal, Learning and Teaching (Holly Payne). Come and acquire the facts and debunk the myths of our national qualification - NCEA.
Time: 11.30pm - 12.00pm
Location: Auditorium
Starting in Year 1
In this session you will hear from Deputy Head of Junior School Diane Campbell-Ward about key aspects that will help your daughter start school and discover what a typical day in Year 1 looks like.
Time: 11.30am - 12.00pm
Location: W18
ELEVATE Year 11
Hear from Deputy Principal, Head of Learning and Teaching (Holly Payne) as she talks you through our unique ELEVATE Year 11 programme. ELEVATE empowers ākonga to gain a full NCEA Level 1 qualification while also preparing them better for NCEA Level 2 Certificate or the alternative pathway of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Time: 12.00pm - 12:30pm
Location: Auditorium
Middle Years Programme (MYP) Information Session
Our MYP Coordinator engages current and former MYP students in an insightful discussion about their program experiences at QMC. Gain unique perspectives and valuable insights from a range of ākonga that will inspire and inform your own MYP adventure.
Time: 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Location: Auditorium
Performances
During the day attendees can look forward to captivating performances by our esteemed choirs and orchestras, showcasing the exceptional musical talent within our school community.
Haka Pōwhiri
Te Whānau o Kuīni Mākareta welcome you to Open Day with the sound of the conch and pūrerehua (instruments), followed by a haka pōwhiri.
Time: 10.00am - 10.15am
Location: Assembly Hall
Voices of QMC
Choir Concert in the Hall. Voces Luce will perform What Happens When a Women? and their full Big Sing Finale programme, directed by Mark Stamper. They’ll be joined by the Tui Singers (Years 1 – 3), directed by Susie Hardie.
Time: 10.45am - 11.15am
Location: Assembly Hall
Te Whānau o Kuīni Mākareta
Experience the true unity in Te Whānau o Kuīni Mākareta as they practise their powerful performance for Rā Haka.
Time: 11.15am - 11.30am
Location: Assembly Hall
Junior Instrumental Concert
Enjoy listening to our fantastic Junior School Instrumental Concert with a selection of groups playing, from the Junior Strings to the Junior School Band. This performance was a favourite last year!
Time: 11.30am - 12.00pm
Location: Old Hall
Drama Performances
Looking for something wicked fun? QMC’s senior drama students will be performing scenes from Wicked and Poof.
Time: 12.00pm - 12.30pm
Location: Assembly Hall
Instrumental Concert
Our ensembles, Banditas, Stringendos and the QMC Orchestra, will perform with directors Jordan Bennett, Konstanze Artmann and Tim Jenkin respectively.
Time: 12.15pm - 12.45pm
Location: Assembly Hall
Aerobics Performance
Join us for an energy-boosting Aerobics performance, as our team of students showcase their routines in preparation for the National Championships.
Time: 12.30pm - 1.00pm
Location: Hobson Gym
Look out for some of our talented music students throughout the day who will share some pop-up performances across the campus.
