Boarding at Clarice Johnstone House
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The boarding house of Nelson College for Girls is a busy, vibrant and stimulating environment for girls from throughout New Zealand, Asia, Europe and the Pacific Islands. Clarice Johnstone Levels has just been completed providing accommodation with 35 single study bedrooms for senior students together with kitchen and lounge facilities - see Accommodation below for photos of this new facility.
Clarice Johnstone House obtained its Hostel Licence in December 2006 in compliance with the Education (Hostels) Regulations 2005 and was renewed in 2009 and updated in 2010, when capacity increased with a new building, to 151.
INFORMATION EVENTS
College and boarding staff are visiting the following areas and would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about the school and Clarice Johnstone House.
| Location |
Date | Time | Venue |
| Blenheim | Monday 7 May 2012 | 7pm | Phoenix Inn Motor Inn Conference Room, Middle Road |
| Cheviot | Tuesday 8 May | 12 noon | St John's Training Room |
| Hanmer Springs | Tuesday 8 May | 7 pm | Room 9, Bella Vista Motel |
| Reefton | Wednesday 9 May | 12 noon | I-Site Meeting Room |
| Greymouth | Wednesday 9 May | 7 pm | Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, Tainui Street |
| Westport | Thursday 10 May | 12 noon | Salvation Army Meeting Room |
HOW TO APPLY FOR BOARDING
International students should contact Mrs June Laird in the International Department at the College.
Students with New Zealand residency: Boarding in 2012 - You are welcome to submit an application form for boarding commencing in Term 3 . Places are limited and we will advise at interview on the latest situation. Please read the Boarding Information Book which can be downloaded from the resource section on the right for information about the process. Please contact Pauline Auchinvole during school time to discuss an application or to find out more about boarding.
Students residing with their families overseas should check their eligibility for free medical care in New Zealand with the Ministry of Health or arrange their own medical insurance. Families need to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements for when Clarice Johnstone House is closed during school holidays.
Applications for boarding also includes applying for the College for Years 9 - 13 so please complete the College's enrolment form in conjunction with the subject choices available. For enrolment in Years 7 & 8 please follow the application process for the Preparatory School.
Application for 2013
Applicants are currently being interviewed for 2013 and close on 27 July. Offers of a boarding place will be dependant on vacancies that arise after that date.
Please read the Boarding Information booklet in the Resources section on the right then complete the Boarding Application Form in the Resources section on the right and enclose the documents requested. You will be contacted to arrange a mutually convenient time to come and visit us and meet with boarding and college staff. You can also contact us for further information.
HOW MUCH DOES BOARDING COST?
The full schedule of Boarding Fees and Expenses, other costs, and what Financial Assistance is available, is all in the Boarding Information Book in the Resources section on the right.
ACCOMMODATION
Dormitories contain double cubicles where students have their own bed and lockable wardrobe and are encouraged to make it attractive with posters, plants and photos so that they feel at home. Senior girls help to supervise the juniors and these girls have their own single room within the dormitory. Want to view the Boarding Facilities?
Clarice Johnstone Levels opened in 2011 for students in Year 13. This provides the boarders with their own kitchen, lounge and laundry facilities together with single study bedrooms providing them with the opportunity to become more independent and ready to move on from school the following year. Although the Year 13 boarders are being provided with some independence, they are expected to participate in all House activities and be in the Dining Room with all the other boarders for the evening meal.
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Rules and Special Privileges
Yes there are some rules though we do try and keep these to a minimum. What rules there are, are strongly enforced for students' safety. As a Boarder you will enjoy some special privileges such as after hours access to school facilities including the library and swimming pool, at appropriate times and under supervision.
Communication & Staying In Touch
Girls have access to telephones, incoming and outgoing mail, Email, wi-fi internet and may use Cell phone but there are restrictions on where and when. More information is available in the Boarding Information Book.
Staff
- Boarding Manager - Resident: Barbara Symons
- Deputy Manager - Resident: Susan Friedlander
- Health Nurse/Receptionist: Helen Hoby
- Dean for Boarders: Anna Keogan
- Boarding Enquiries: Contact Pauline Auchinvole
Resources
| FORMAT | SIZE | |
| Boarding Information Book | 624 KBMB 12 pages |
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| Boarding Application Form |
327KB
2 pages
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