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EDUCATION
April 2013
Strong supportive environment An international curriculum It is important to prepare your daughter not just for this year’s test, but for all of life’s tests, especially in a global world.
Boarders in Clarice Johnstone House at Nelson College for Girls experience a strong and supportive family atmosphere and are nurtured to become well rounded, confident, self-reliant young women. Leadership opportunities are available through a variety of activities and a big sister/ little sister scheme is in place so the seniors look after the junior girls. The school hosts a diverse group of students, including international students from countries such as Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Korea and Germany. In 2011 the new Clarice Johnstone Levels was opened as an independent living facility for Year 13 students. The Levels provides these young women with single study bedrooms and shared lounge, laundry and kitchen facilities, giving them more independence to help with the transition into the next phase of their lives. Our Year
13 students are encouraged into leadership roles to promote the family atmosphere of the boarding community amongst all 150 boarders. Nelson College for Girls provides students with strong academic opportunities and we are proud of our record of academic excellence. Programmes for students with special abilities are also provided to meet the individual needs of all students. Students are all encouraged to be involved in the many sporting and cultural aspects of school life. Our House competitions are an important aspect of the College and boarders have access to local clubs. Enrolments are now being accepted for 2014. For more information contact Pauline Auchinvole on 03 548 3104 Ext 856, email: boarding@ncg.school.nz or visit our website: www.ncg.school.nz/boarding.
There’s no way to get “board” at the hostel! With lots of friends and fun times the hostel is a warm and secure, family environment which will make you feel right at home while studying at Nelson College for Girls.
We are waiting for Open Day to show you our School
Open Day
Sunday 19 May 2013 2.00pm to 4.00pm Principal’s address 2.15pm in the Auditorium Wrights Ave, Timaru, New Zealand
Ph 03 688 6074
Email admin@craighead.school.nz
Selwyn House School is one of the growing number of schools around the world offering an international curriculum. This gives parents the option to choose an alternative kind of education for their daughters — an education for the real world of global communication, international opportunity and cultural diversity. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we offer a curriculum that stirs the imagination, develops students’ critical thinking and inquiry skills, and fosters a balance between academic and other activities. At Selwyn House you’ll also find extraordinary teachers who are experts in the subjects they teach, who love children, and who are passionate about teaching.
We know that the 21st century requires independent thinkers, responsible citizens, creative problem solvers and confident decision makers. With a secure base in these skills, our students should be able to move on to other school environments and the wider world with confidence and optimism. The classes are capped at Selwyn House, as small classes mean that teachers are able to develop a full understanding of how each girl learns — what interests and motivates each girl individually. Selwyn House, also offers boarding to girls in Years 5 to 8, focusses on a small family environment, catering for the unique demands of each boarder. It is a new, purpose-built boarding house that is especially designed for girls in this age range.