2026 New Student Information
From the Principal Ms Charlotte Avery
My vision for a St Cuthbert’s education is to enable every girl to succeed and thrive – through developing her individual strengths, expanding her thinking, and building her inner confidence.
Girls are at the centre of everything we do, and our dedicated teachers ignite our students’ curiosity, creativity and passion for learning.
At St Cuthbert’s your daughter will have every opportunity to discover her unique strengths and what she loves doing. Whether she loves art, music, sport, science, dancing, our girls are individuals, and we give each girl the support she needs to grow into a well-rounded young woman.
Together with you, we will prepare her for the world, socially, academically, physically and emotionally.
From the Head of Admissions
Mrs Stacey Paterson
I am delighted to be part of the St Cuthbert’s community, having joined as Head of Admissions in September last year. Over the past several months, it has been an absolute pleasure to welcome new families and help guide them through the admissions process.
We hope this booklet gives you a helpful introduction to St Cuthbert’s and supports you as you begin your journey with us. You will learn more about life at the school during your Orientation Day, but in the meantime, please visit our website to stay informed. The Admissions and Scholarships Office is always happy to assist with any questions you may have, feel free to email us at admissions@stcuthberts.school.nz or call on +64 27 700 2464.
Communications
How we keep in touch with you
• Email – direct personal communication.
• Evergreen Newsletter – via email every Friday during term time. We encourage you to read this each week.
• Evergreen Ties – our school magazine.
• myCollege – myCollege is a password protected online platform with access to information relevant to your daughter. Instructions to register will be emailed prior to entry and access to myCollege will be provided from your daughter’s first day at school. The website address is mycollege.stcuthberts.school.nz
How you keep in touch with us
• Email – direct contact with staff and to make appointments. Please use this format: firstname.lastname@stcuthberts.school.nz.
• myCollege – for any queries email mycollege@stcuthberts.school.nz
• IT Helpdesk – for any technical queries email helpdesk@stcuthberts.school.nz
St Cuthbert’s App – available free
The app is available free of charge and is a convenient way to access information from a range of devices. Search “mycollege” in the App store or Google Play store.
Photocopying
Year 5 to 13 students are provided with an initial balance of $10 for printing and photocopying. Additional credit can be purchased via Black Watch House.
School Day
Start Times
Students should be at school by 8.15am to allow time to prepare for Period 1 which begins at 8.30am.
Finish Times
• Years 0 – 6 finish at 3.00pm.
• Years 7–13 finish at 3.25pm.
Horizon Hour
Please note that every Wednesday the Senior School finishes earlier for Horizon Hour.
This is time set aside for staff professional development. Years 7–13 finish at 3.15pm.
Flexi-Boarding
In addition to full and weekly boarding options, there are a number of ‘flexi beds’ available for short-term stays.
Please contact Ms Joanna Meikleham, Administrator at joanna.meikleham@stcuthberts.school.nz to discuss flexi-boarding.
Houses
Students are placed in one of our eight Houses. Students with a family connection to a particular House will be placed in that House. House badges are available from Black Watch House.
Old Girls’ Association
The St Cuthbert’s Old Girls’ Association provides support through programmes and events and links past students to the school. All students become members and this ensures a lifelong relationship with the friends and connections of the St Cuthbert’s community.
To find out more click oldgirls.stcuthberts.school.nz
Mobile Phone
Students must keep their mobile phones off and away at all times during the school day, including breaks.
If you need to contact your daughter during the school day please ring Senior reception on 09 520 4159 or Junior reception on 09 520 8371.
Parents and Friends’ Association
The Parents and Friends’ Association supports St Cuthbert’s in a variety of ways. It has two primary aims:
• To welcome families and friends to the school community through a variety of social events.
• To harness the goodwill of parents and provide financial and practical support to the school from fundraising and social events.
If you would like to contact the Parents and Friends’ Association, please email p&f@stcuthberts.school.nz
St Cuthbert’s Café
Students are able to order and purchase reasonably priced, healthy food from the Atrium Café and Tuckshop. Students in Years 0 – 6 may order lunch online to be delivered to the Junior School. Please register online to use this service through the Time2Eat app provided by Compass.
Parents in Years 7 –10 can order their daughter’s lunch through theTime2Eat app provided by Compass. These lunches are collected by your daughter at the Tuckshop.
Girls in Years 7–13 can purchase lunch at the Tuckshop or Atrium Café.
Software
There is an annual charge for school software and upgrades. This is added to the school account.
Stationery
Years 0– 6
Stationery packs are provided and charged to your school account.
Years 7–13
Stationery is purchased online from OfficeMax. Lists will be on our website from early November.
Technology
All students from Year 5 to 13 must have a device provided by their parents for their learning. In Years 5 to 9 this is an iPad, and students joining the College in Years 10-13 must use an Apple MacBook (Air or Pro).
Further details on purchasing devices can be found in myCollege at https://stcuthberts.nz/technology
Term 1 begins Thursday 29 January
Waitangi Day Friday 6 February (school closed)
Term 1 ends
Thursday 2 April
Term 2 begins Monday 20 April
Anzac Day Monday 27 April
King’s Birthday Monday 1 June (school closed)
Term 2 ends
Friday 3 July
Term 3 begins Monday 27 July
Term 3 ends
Thursday 24 September
Term 4 begins Monday 12 October
Labour Day
Monday 26 October (school closed)
Term 4 ends
This date is to be advised in the near future due to changes with the NCEA exam schedule.
Staff only days will be advised via our usual communications channels to parents.
Term Dates for 2026
Term 1 begins
