Boarding at Clarice Johnstone House

• 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. 

STAFF ARE VISITING:

The Boarding Manager, Barbara Symons and Anna Keogan, Dean for Boarders from the College staff are visiting the following areas:

Along with the Acting Principal, Ms Claudia Wysocki, the staff are also visiting Wellington on 4 May at 7.30 pm at the Fellowship Room in the Conference Centre of St John's in the City Church, Cnr Willis and Dixon Street.

We look forward to meeting you to discuss the opportunities available when boarding in Clarice Johnstone House and attending Nelson College for Girls.

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.  If you are interested in applying for this year, please complete the Boarding Application form and send it along with the fee, a copy of your daughter's latest school report and a character reference from someone who has known her for a while. The Subject Information booklet relevant to Year 9 and the Curriculum Handbooks for Years 10 - 13 can also be found in the Information Centre.  Please ensure that you choose the Enrolment forms and subject information applicable to the year that you are applying for entry.

Applications are now being received for 2011 and interviews have commenced.  Please submit your application as above.  If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Pauline Auchinvole at the College.

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