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:
- Takes responsibility for her own learning
- open and willing
- self-managing
- goal setting - where am I at? What are my next steps?
- risk taker
- Is a Thinker
- problem solver
- active
- Embraces and lives the school values
Fees
The fees for 2013 have been set at $7,180
How to Apply - Expression of Interest
If you wish to go on the waiting list in case a vacancy arises this year, please complete an Expression of Interest form and return to the Secretary of the Preparatory School.
An Expression of Interest form is available in the Resources section on the right.
Entry in 2014
Selection of students for 2014 has now taken place. However, we actively encourage interested families to place their daughter's name on our waiting list, as circumstances can often change and places become available during the year. If you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please complete an Expression of Interest form and return it to the Secretary of the Preparatory School.
Entry in 2015
Please read the Prospectus and complete an Expression of Interest form. These are available in the Resource section on the right.
| Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Open Night - Nelson College for Girls Hall at 7 pm Come and meet the teachers and students, have a tour of the school and find out what the Preparatory School can offer your daughter. All welcome. |
| Monday 24 February 2014 | Applications for entry in 2015 close. |
| March / April 2014 | Interviews for 2015 |
| May 2014 | Families will be advised in writing of the outcome of the interview |
Please keep the Preparatory School informed of any changes to your contact details to ensure that you are kept up to date with the application process.
FAMILY / WHANAU GUIDE
For the Family / Whanau Guide for 2013, please click here.
Staff
Lucy Feltham
Head Teacher
Head Teacher
Classroom Teachers
Renee Bouzaid
Veronica Coffey
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 2013 (updated 13 May)
Newsletter - Term 2 Week 1 2013
Terminator - Term 1 2013
Previous newsletters are available here