Nov 1992

Visit to Timaru by the NZ Director of ACE (Robert Steadman). 

4 Dec 1992

First meeting of the Investigating Committee for a Timaru Christian School (9 people agreed to be part of the committee). ACE was considered at this stage to "get the school started". 

29 Jan 1993

Letter of intent sent to all churches to gauge interest.

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27 July 1993

Letters written to a number of North & South Island Christian Schools to ask for advice on the process of getting started. 

10 Nov 1993

Public Meeting held (speaker Leigh Page, King's Christian School, Christchurch). This resulted in the first report in the Timaru Herald.

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5 May 1994

Ministry of Education advised of our intentions of opening a private school (no date set). 

29 April 1994

Agreed to set fees based on a percentage scale of nett family income. 

17 May 1994

Draft admissions policy completed. 

5 June 1994

Legal advice sought on setting up a Trust. 

17 June 1994

Public meeting with Richard Edlin, international Christian Education consultant. Topic - "The Why and How of Christian Education". 

June 1994

Visits to Avon Christian College and King's Christian School, Christchurch. 

1 July 1994

Draft principal's contract completed. 

20 Aug 1994

Visit to Christchurch to talk to Peter van Rij (lawyer) and visit Christian Schools.

21 Sept 1994

Visit from NZ Director for ACE. Subsequently decided not to proceed with ACE for the curriculum. 

1993 - 1994

Foundation Document, Statement of Faith and a number of policies completed. Decided to establish independent of a church congregation.

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April 1995

Serious investigations begun into finding a location for the school. Northhaven and New Life Centre premises were investigated. Negotiations followed with the New Life Centre. 

1 July 1995

Advertisement for a teacher placed. Starting date set - Jan 1996. 

22 Aug 1995

Principal's position offered to Susan Armitage. 

Sept 1995

Investigations into curriculum resulted in Helen Pearson being contacted. 

5 Sept 1995

Process of Provisional Registration started with Kelvin Smith, Ministry of Education, Christchurch. 

23 Sept 1995

Local schools advised of our intentions to open a private school. 

5 Dec 1995

Timaru Christian School Trust formed.

10 Dec 1995

Public meeting - "meet the teacher". 

Dec 1995

Decided to change opening location from the New Life Centre to the College Road Presbyterian Church.

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15 Jan 1996

Provisional Registration granted. 

29 Jan 1996

Timaru Christian School opened.

4 July 1996

Ministry of Education advised of our intentions to relocate to 91 North St. Use of existing rooms were envisaged at this stage. 

30 July 1996

Public meeting with Richard Edlin. 

Aug 1996

Investigations into bringing transportables from Dunedin to 91 North St. 

Nov 1996

Transportable classrooms moved onto 91 North St from Dunedin.

26 Nov 1996

ERO Review for Full Registration.

18 Nov 1996

Investigations into Integration formally started. Ian Young and Associates involved. Minister of Education advised.

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27 Jan 1997

Full Registration granted. School opens in the new buildings. 

14 April 1997

Agreement signed with Ian Young & Associates. 

18 April 1997

Visit to Peter van Rij to discuss legal arrangements for proprietorship. 

Sept/Oct 1997

Trustboard members and interested parents took part in Christchurch College of Education Board of Trustees training. 

7 Oct 1997

Meeting with Ministry of Education regarding Integration.

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Jan 1998

School opens as an integrated State Primary School.

Dec 1998

ERO visit. Susan Armitage leaves the position of Principal to take up a position in the North Island.

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Jan 1999

Tricia Stubbs employed as Acting Principal

Term 2 1999

Tricia Stubbs employed as Principal

Matt Cameron leaves position as junior teacher

Term 3 1999

Sharon Walsh joins the staff as junior teacher

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Term 3 2005

Shaun Brooker employed as Principal

Term 4 2005

Bronwyn Brooker employed as junior teacher

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Term 4 2006
Bronwyn Brooker leaves on Maternity Leave

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Term 1 2007 
The school year begins with three classes for the first time, Miss Kelsi Ferguson, Miss Toni Carter and Mr Robert Goulet are appointed.  The school roll is full and a waiting list is established.

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Term 1 2008
The school is granted a roll increase.  We are now able to enroll up to 100 students

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Term 2 2008
We establish a fourth classroom to account for the growing roll.  Mrs Linda Thompson and Mr Grant Phillips are employed as teachers