Facilities at Nelson College for Girls

  • A blend of old and new architecture
  • A hall which caters for whole school functions and school productions
  • Modern Health & Fitness Centre opened in 2008
  • Drama and Music Suites adjacent to the Hall
  • Boarding house
  • Set in park like surroundings
  • Close to the centre of New Zealand
  • The College and Boarding House available for hire (see details below

Information Technology

  • 400 computers including:
    • new multimedia suite for design and video editing
    • 5 computer laboratories plus the Library
  • Software includes up to date technology including:
    • data logger
    • multimedia projectors
    • digital cameras
    • design programs
  • Geographic Information Systems
 One of five computer laboratories at Nelson College for Girls.

Art

  • A modern, purpose built facility for:
    • photography
    • design
    • sculpture
    • painting
    • print making
  • Computer design laboratory
  • students to complete their tertiary education at art and design schools all over New Zealand

Mathematics

  • A modern classroom building for the Department
 The newly designed classroom block for the Mathematics Department.

Sport and PE

  • A modern community Health & Fitness Centre opened for the 125th Jubilee in 2008 comprising:
    • multisport floor for netball, basketball, badminton and volleyball courts
    • sound system
    • digital scoring system
    • fitness room
    • classroom
    • several changing rooms
    • viewing gallery
    • kitchen
    • offices for teaching staff and the Director of Sports
  • Netball and tennis courts
  • Sports field
  • Well equipped gymnasium

 

  

Library

  • A well resourced Library in the heart of the school providing
    • on-line research resources including EPIC, World Book Encyclopedia, Index New Zealand, Knowledge Basket and Te Ara
    • on-line library catalogue
    • large selection of up to date non-fiction
    • wide range of fiction suitable for students through to adults
    • magazines for recreational reading as well as ones useful for research
  • 18 computers
  • Two Librarians are always available to assist

Clarice Johnstone House - Boarding House

The current boarding facility provides:

  • accommodation for 151 students comprising:
    • twin shared  "cubes" in a dormitory
    • or as dorm seniors who are in single or twin rooms within a dormitory
    • or  Year 13 boarders have a new facility with single study bedrooms and includes their own lounge, kitchen and laundry facilities
  • a warm and friendly family environment
  • common rooms
  • large updated dining room
  

 

Facilities for Hire

College Hall Health & Fitness Centre Clarice Johnstone House
Contact Pauline Auchinvole Contact the Director of Sports Contact Pam Ruffell

Further details of availability and costs can be provided on request. 

Clarice Johnstone House is available in the school holidays only between Terms 1 and 4.