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The school has Matamoe Hub, Te Puna Ora o Ngā Matamoe, a technology education centre where aspiring coders, engineers, and inventors come together to build, code, and collaborate. The school has programmes and resources that empower students to develop problem-solving abilities, critical thinking skills, and creativity in the creative and digital technologies fields. The school has a focus on hands-on exploration of technology, design, and engineering for students in Years 4 to 13.
The school has Rāta Studios, established in 2013, offering specialised professional courses in drama, music, visual art, and creative technologies. The school has Rāta Studios run out of the Creative and Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) after school, in the evenings, and on weekends. The school has a CPAC facility described as a state-of-the-art hub with a fully equipped theatre, recording studio, art spaces, acoustically designed music practice rooms, a designated rehearsal studio, and facilities for film and animation production. The school has opportunities for students to participate in performing arts, show productions, and competitions such as the Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ Festival and Showquest.
The school has Alo Fa'atasi, a Pasifika group that celebrates Pacific languages and cultural practices and is open to Years 1–13. The group practices for Tu Tagata Polynesian Festival and operates with a signed constitution enabling funding opportunities. The school has Language Weeks each year, dedicating Term 2 and Term 3 to celebrating two languages.
The school has a Chess Club that competes in College Sport Wellington and the NZSS Championships. The club participates in lunchtime events and regional and national championships. The school has a Pipe Band, which brings together students across year groups to learn bagpipes or drums, perform at College and community functions, and compete locally.
The school has service as an important part of all-round character. The Boarding programme highlights service to the local community as part of the Gibb House and other service initiatives. The Special Character emphasises that service is a motivation of the Presbyterian ethos and pastoral life.
The school has student leadership opportunities with Senior School students taking on leadership roles within their Houses and across the College. The House system provides avenues for mentoring and leadership development, and students can take on Prefect, House Leader, or student representative roles.
The school has a Wellbeing Centre with a dedicated counselling team and a Director of Wellbeing offering confidential, accessible support. The Wellbeing Centre works with House Deans, Chaplains, and the Health Team to promote student wellbeing and resilience.
Scots College is a co-educational Presbyterian day and boarding school in Wellington for ages 5 to 18 (Years 0–13), with boarding available for Years 9–13 in Gibb House. The campus at 1 Monorgan Road offers extensive outdoor space and facilities for sport, learning, and culture. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate across the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside a senior pathway that enables a choice between NCEA and the IB Diploma. The Junior School follows the NZ Curriculum with an inquiry approach, and Te Reo Māori is integrated across programmes. Future-Focussed Learning aligns NZ objectives with IB design. Notable facilities include the Creative and Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) with film and animation production, a fully rigged stage, drama theatre, recording studios, and rehearsal spaces; Rāta Studios and Matamoe Hub support arts, media and technology; flexible learning environments and a dedicated Wellbeing Centre underpin pastoral life for students for students.
