Read these profiles on the 2023 Head Students - just some of the many students who take on leadership opportunities at CSC. Just like all our students, these four live our school values and are great ambassadors for CSC.

Our Head Students each year are selected through a process that starts when they are in Year 12. It begins with nominations, then shortlisting (by student and staff voting) to 8. Those 8 present to the school at a special full school assembly and then another round of student and staff voting leads to the positions being filled. 

Read on to find out more about this year's student leaders:

Head Girl: Grace Watson

House: Te Ngahere

Most important CSC Value: Empathy

Most enjoyable subject: Biology

Grace Watson started at CSC in Year 9, after attending Dipton Primary School until the end of Year 6, then St John's Girls' School in Invercargill for Years 7 and 8. Grace is a self confessed people person who loves spending time getting involved in sports, performance or anything that involves interacting with people. 

Grace has been heavily involved in a wide range of opportunities over her time at CSC. 

She has been involved in many sports, including volleyball, netball, basketball, tennis, triathlon, touch, cross country, beach volleyball and athletics. She has also given back to sport through coaching volleyball, basketball and netball. On top of this she also does some netball umpiring and teaches dance.  

Grace has been a constant presence on stage as well, through involvement in Productions, Showquest, Variety Show and Chamber Music. 

Grace has given back to the school through Peer Support, Peer Mentoring, Student Volunteer Army and the School Council. She has also gained the Silver Award for Duke of Ed.

Academically, Grace has gained Excellence Endorsements in both Level 1 and Level 2, with Excellence Subject Endorsements in PE (both Levels), Art (Level 1) and Music (Level 1).

Grace is enjoying the challenge of Year 13 and the role of Head Girl. She is most excited about how she can make the most of her last year at CSC, especially since this is the final year that her year level will be together as a group. Her strongest memory about CSC so far has been going away on junior tournaments - she thinks these are a great way to make true friends and feel more connected to the school.

Grace's current plans are to attend the University of Otago next year to start a degree in Neuroscience.

Head Boy: Boston Wilton

House: Te One One

Most important CSC Value: Empathy

Most enjoyable subject: Chemistry 

Boston came to CSC at the start of Year 9 from Takitimu Primary School. During his time at CSC, Boston has proven himself to be a respected student, friend and mentor. Boston is a creative, empathetic and active young person who is kind and thoughtful. 

Boston has excelled academically, gaining Excellence Endorsed Level 1 and 2. He gained Excellence Subject Endorsements in PE (Level 1) and Maths With Statistics (Level 2). 

Boston is passionate about playing squash and volleyball, both of which he has played to a high level. 

Boston's CSC community involvement over the years includes being a Peer Support Leader, Peer Mentor and a School Councillor. He is also a long standing member of Whānau Group, and has gained the Bronze Award for Duke of Ed.

Boston's strongest memories of his time at CSC so far are the wide variety of connections he has made over they years. He is excited about continuing along this theme in his final year, where he intends to build as many genuine relationships with new people as possible. 

Next year, Boston intends to attend the University of Otago to study Health Sciences.

Deputy Head Girl: Libby Jesperson

House: Te Ngahere

Most important CSC Value: Effort

Most enjoyable subject: Biology and Food and Nutrition

Libby brings her high energy to the team, due to her naturally outgoing personality and strong work ethic. She enjoys meeting new people, building strong relationships and achieving goals. People are very important to Libby, especially her family and close friends. Her passion outside school is instructing at Les Mills gym.

Libby has a wide range of interests, as show by her involvement in the opportunities on offer at CSC. She is a committed contributor to everything she gets involved with and is extremely reliable. 

In sport, she has represented CSC in volleyball, basketball, triathlon, cross country and athletics. 

Academically, Libby gained an Excellence Endorsement in both Level 1 and Level 2, with Excellence subject endorsements in Food and Nutrition (Both Levels) and Excellence in Science (Level 1). 

Libby has also been a regular in the Performing Arts, through involvement in Productions, Showquest and the Variety Show. 

Around school, Libby has taken opportunities to lead and contribute. She is a Peer Support Leader, has been a Peer Mentor and is a member of the Student Volunteer Army. She has also been on the Student Council and is currently working towards her Gold Award in Duke of Ed.

Libby is excited about her final year, especially the extra roles and responsibilities available. She is enjoying some extra freedom that comes with these responsibilities and being treated more like an adult. 

Her strongest CSC memory so far is going away on tournaments, especially the Quad Exchange and Volleyball. She hopes that the School Ball will be a highlight, and that the time spent organising this event will provide long lasting memories for everyone who goes.

Libby is looking at enrolling at ARA in 2024 to study Medical Imaging, with a plan to be a radiographer. 

Deputy Head Boy: Fergus Watson

House: Te Oneone

Most important CSC Value: Effort

Most enjoyable subject: PE

Fergus attended Limehills Primary School before coming to CSC in Year 9. Enjoyment, laughter and giving everything a go are Fergus's main drivers in life, with a strong dose of competitiveness added in.

Fergus has enjoyed his involvement in the sporting side of school life, especially embracing team sports. He enjoys contributing to a team and adds his competitiveness to the environment, along with his physical skills. His involvement has been in tennis, athletics, triathlon, rugby, basketball, volleyball and touch.

Academically, Fergus has tasted success with an Excellence Endorsed Level 1 and a Subject Endorsement in Technology at Level 2. 

Fergus has taken on responsibilities during his time at CSC in the form of the Student Council, Peer Mentoring, Peer Support, Duke of Ed and Spirit of Adventure in Year 10. 

Fergus is particularly excited about this year's rugby season, as he enjoys seeing how teams come together with new players. 

The memories from CSC that stick out for Fergus are Athletics and Octathlon days, along with other house events. These stick out for him because he loves his house and wants to win!

Fergus is planning to go on to further education next year. He has not decided where, but has narrowed it down to Otago, Canterbury or Waikato Universities. He would love to study something in the physical sciences due to his passion for being active.