Preparatory School
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Every Child is an Individual
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Welcome to the Preparatory School - our Motto is: "Our Very Best Always". We aim for every student to do her best in whatever she undertakes, either individually or co-operatively. Being a private school we offer small, dedicated class sizes, ensuring our tuition is personalised. There are four classes each with 24 students and the school roll is 96 students for Year 7 and 8 (aged 11 - 13).
Nelson College for Girls Preparatory School is a independent private school incorporated within Nelson College for Girls.
Did you know?
Our school was first established in 1903, and along with Nelson College Preparatory School are the only private school of their kind in New Zealand.
Our school was first established in 1903, and along with Nelson College Preparatory School are the only private school of their kind in New Zealand.
What We Offer Your Daughter
- Integration into College life
- Serene natural environment
- Modern, well equipped classrooms
- Small class sizes
- Access to College facilities:
- Library
- Computer Suites
- Science Laboratories
- Gymnasium
- Music and Performance Rooms
- Teachers from the College instruct students in Foreign Languages, Music, Food and Textiles, Computer ICT, Graphics and Design, The Arts, Science and Technology.
- To encourage values for life and maximum access to a range of academic, sporting and cultural activities.
- To prepare our students for a successful transition to their College years and beyond.
Qualities of a Preparatory School Graduate
A young person who is:
Numerate and literate
Prepared to try things and learn from mistakes
Adaptable
Self assured
Willing to embrace opportunities
Accepting of difference in culture and philosophy
A self-directed learner
Accepts responsibility for her life and learning
Fees
The fees for 2012 have been set at $6,980
How to Apply - Expression of Interest
For entry in 2013, the timeline is as follows:
| Monday 27 February 2012 | Applications for entry in 2013 close |
| March / April 2012 | Interviews are held |
| May 2012 | Families will be advised in writing of the outcome of the interview |
It is extremely important that you inform the Preparatory School if your contact details change to ensure that you are kept up to date with the application process.
For entry in 2014
Please read the Prospectus and complete an Expression of Interest form which are available in the Resource section on the right.
How to find the Preparatory School
PREPARATORY SCHOOL FAMILY / WHANAU GUIDE
Please click here for the 2011Family / Whanau Guide for the Preparatory School. If you have any queries, please contact prep@ncg.school.nz.
Staff
Lucy Feltham
Head Teacher
Head Teacher
Classroom Teachers
Nicky Kenny
Jane Miles
Tania Parekura
Sports Co-ordinator
Jacquie Keay
Preparatory School Secretary
Gwen Redshaw
Contact Us
Nelson College for Girls Preparatory School
Physical Address:
400 Trafalgar Street South
Nelson 7010
New Zealand
Physical Address:
400 Trafalgar Street South
Nelson 7010
New Zealand
Postal Address:
PO Box 842
Nelson 7040
New Zealand
PO Box 842
Nelson 7040
New Zealand
RESOURCES
Calendar - Term 2 2012
Newsletter - Term 2 Week 1 2012
Terminator - Term 1 2012
Previous newsletters are available here