Starting at St Bede's College

Welcome to St Bede’s College. This page brings together key information for new families as you prepare for your son’s start at St Bede’s. You’ll find useful links and resources to help you understand what to expect, what to organise, and how to feel ready for the year ahead.

We know there is a lot to take in when joining a new school, so this hub is designed to make it easier to find what you need, when you need it.

Quick Links

School Map and Parking

For normal school-day drop-off and pick-up, please use entrances on Momorangi Crescent (Gate 3) to access the College. 

This is the designated area for student drop-off and collection.  Please use Momorangi Crescent as a one-way system, travelling clockwise. This will help improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and help our neighbours.

Please do not use the Main Gate on Main North Road for regular drop-off or pick-up, as this entrance is not intended for everyday student access and can become congested and unsafe for students.

For some special events, additional parking may be available near the Performing Arts Centre (PAC). If this is the case, we will let families know in advance.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep our students safe and our traffic moving smoothly.

Key Dates

Detailed information, including timings and expectations for each event, will be emailed directly to you closer to the event dates.

New Parent Evening (Y9 parents only*) – Wednesday 21 October 2026

Boarders’ Sleepover (Y9 Boarders only) – Wednesday 21 October 2026

Entrants’ Day (Y9 students only) – Thursday 22 October 2026

Information about Mana Tane, Houses and Stationery will be shared via email around 4 December 2026.

Boarding House opens to all new boarders  – 4pm, Thursday 28 January 2027

Orientation Day, including our mihi whakatau – Friday 29 January 2027

First timetabled day of school – Monday 1 February 2027

*Parents of students joining us next year in Years 10–13 will be invited to our whānau evenings in Term One.

Old Boys’ Association (SBCOBA)

The St Bede’s College Old Boys’ Association helps keep the Bedean spirit alive long after graduation.

We foster lifelong connections between former students through reunions, events, networking opportunities, and a strong global community of old boys.

Through the support of families and members, the Association contributes to scholarships, parent events, careers workshops, the Year 13 Leavers’ Breakfast, and the gifting of an old boys’ tie to every graduating student.

We encourage families to support a lifetime membership, helping ensure your son remains connected to the Bedean community for life while supporting initiatives that benefit both current and future students.

School App

The St Bede’s College App is our primary communication platform, providing important updates, notices, event information, and alerts directly to your device.

We encourage all parents, caregivers, whānau, and students to download the app to stay informed and connected with College life.

To download the app:

  • Visit the App Store (Apple) or Google Play Store (Android).
  • Search for and download SchoolAppsNZ.
  • Open the app and search for St Bede’s College.
  • Select St Bede’s College to connect with our school community.