College House

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College House

College House coat of arms
Motto	Pro Ecclesia Dei
Established	1850
Type	Hall of Residence
Principal	Dr. Andrew Stockley
Location	Christchurch, New Zealand
Address	100 Waimairi Road, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand

College House is a Hall of Residence associated with the University of Canterbury. It is located in Ilam, Christchurch, New Zealand The hall provides accommodation for 152 undergraduate students. It is the oldest and most traditional hall in New Zealand. Originally founded as part of Christ's College in 1850, the hall became independent from Christ's College in 1957. In 1966, the hall moved from central Christchurch, to Ilam, as part of the University of Canterbury's relocation to its new Ilam campus. The buildings were design by Sir Miles Warren and won the Institute of Architects' Gold Medal. In 1990, the hall began accepting female students.

College House is unique among New Zealand halls of residence in that it has a high proportion of returning students; it is common to stay for two years. A sense of tradition is thus imparted and maintained. There are a variety of long-standing tradtions, many of which are humorous, such as the concept of Shambles Fortnight, where, over a two-week period, each house must perform a large prank or 'shambles' on the rest of the College.

The College is divided into ten houses, each with distinct identities. The houses are named after various former Principals, bishops, Board members and other places or endowments. To date, the houses are Stanford, Carrington, Wilford, Parr, Warren, Watts Russell, Chichele, Rymer (formerly College), Hardie, and Beadel.

[edit] College House Students' Association

The College House Students' Association (CHSA) is an organisation which organises events for Housemembers. The executitve members are elected annually from the student body and consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Social Chairman, Sports Representative, Cultural Officer and CCACC. Each position has specific areas of responsibility.

The CHSA organises a variety of activities, from an annual Ball to a car rally to various ceremonies and evenings which encompass music, culture, sport and socialising.