Nelson college for girls

PRINCIPAL – CATHY EWING

Iam incredibly proud of the achievements of the students of Nelson College for Girls and the ways in which our kura supports them to be the best they can be. From the beginning of our school in 1883, under the leadership of Kate Edger, young women have been empowered to stretch themselves and to be successful in academic, sporting and artistic aspects of life. There has always been a strong sense of service also.

I love the ways in which our younger students look up to their big sisters, particularly the Year 13 leaders in our school. Many speak of how from a young age they have aspired to be like these leaders. And what role models they have in front of them. Amongst our leaders this year we have a New Zealand Under 17 Underwater Hockey

representative; 15 members of a drama group heading to the Edinburgh Festival performing Grease; an international Future Problem Solving contestant; local and national leaders in the student Climate Change Protest... and many more!

Our vertical mentoring system, or ārahi, ensures fantastic wellbeing and academic support from one teacher for around 16 Year 9 – 13 students. This mentoring programme is an important part of our holistic approach to supporting both academic success and growing happy, confident young people.

Nelson College for Girls has a diverse school community and we really appreciate the contribution made by our boarders from all over the South Island. In our Clarice Johnstone House, our senior students also play a pivotal role in creating the family atmosphere of our boarding community. They enjoy academic success, make lifelong friendships and enjoy strong connections within our school.

I hope that you will decide to find out more and then come to be your best at Nelson College for Girls – join our family!

Our vertical mentoring system, or ārahi, ensures fantastic wellbeing and academic support.