Boarding at Clarice Johnstone House
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• Meet
new people
• Experience new cultures
• Make new friends |
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. The House is currently undergoing an exciting building programme which will provide new senior accommodation with 35 single study bedrooms for senior students together with kitchen and lounge facilities. In 2011 Clarice Johnstone House will provide accommodation for 155 boarders.
Clarice Johnstone House obtained its Hostel Licence in December 2006 in compliance with the Education (Hostels) Regulations 2005 and was renewed in 2009.
Clarice Johnstone House does not have any vacancies for 2010 but we welcome applications for 2011 which close on 27 August. If you wish to apply please complete the Boarding Application Form available in the Resources section on the right. Please also read the Boarding Information booklet which provides details about the application process.
We look forward to meeting you to discuss the opportunities available when boarding in Clarice Johnstone House and attending Nelson College for Girls. Any queries can be emailed to boarding@ncg.school.nz or contact Pauline Auchinvole on 03 548 3104 Ext 856.
APPLYING FOR BOARDING?
International students should contact Mrs June Laird in the International Department at the College.
Please refer to the Boarding Information Booklet (see Resources section on the right) for details of Clarice Johnstone House. Your application for boarding also forms an application to attend the College.
APPLYING FOR BOARDING:
New boarders are welcome during the school year at the beginning of each term depending on vacancies that have arisen.
Domestic students applying from overseas should check their eligibility for free medical care in New Zealand with the Ministry of Health or arrange their own medical insurance.
Applications for boarding also include applying for the College but please contact prep@ncg.school.nz for Preparatory School admission enquiries.
How Much Does It Cost?
The full schedule of Fees and Expenses, other costs, and what Financial
Assistance is available, is all in the Boarding
Information Book, or see the Boarding
Fees section.
How Do I Enrol?
All enrolment information is in the Boarding Information Booklet in the Resources
section on this page. Please e-mail boarding@ncg.school.nz if you have any queries and we will be pleased to help..
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.
Students in Year 13 are allocated individual rooms. Want
to view the Boarding Facilities?
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, classrooms and swimming pool,
at appropriate times and under supervision.
Communication –
Everyone Likes to Stay In Touch
Girls have access to telephones, incoming and outgoing Mail, Email and
may use Cell phones but there are restrictions on where and when. All
of these options are outlined in detail 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: Pauline Auchinvole boarding@ncg.school.nz
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