Preparatory
School Study Topics
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We believe that girls need
to feel safe to take intellectual risks.
We encourage risk taking, it is the essence of a successful, forward
thinking organisation. We make a conscious effort to move beyond traditional
girls' schooling by creating a safe, yet challenging environment in
which the girls take risks and aim for academic excellence.
Where possible an integrated programme is taught. |
| Subjects
taught by the tutor teacher in the Preparatory School |
| Mathematics |
Number, Geometry, Algebra, Measurement
and Statistics. |
| English |
Reading, Writing, Word Study, Spelling, Visual Language,
Oral Language. |
| Social Studies |
Coverage of Curriculum requirements at Level 3/4
in a variety of topics. |
| Health |
Including Self Defence course, DARE,
Values Education, Keeping Ourselves Safe, Kia Kaha Programme. |
| Physical Education/Sport |
Use of College gymnasium and sporting facilities. |
| Education Outside
the Classroom |
Including annual Ski Day,
class camps each year. |
| Subjects
taught by specialist teachers at the College |
| Science |
Extension
of students' knowledge of general science. Superb College laboratory
facilities are utilised. |
| Art |
Aims to develop students'
skills in using a range of techniques and media. |
| Music |
Covering instrumental and
choral work.. |
| Drama |
Aims to provide performance skills. |
| ICT |
Includes an introductory
course in the manipulation of multimedia, internet and publishing programmes. |
| Graphics |
An introductory course into Graphic communication and design. |
| Materials / Food
/ Resistant Technology |
Students develop practical
skills and apply these in a variety of problem solving contexts. |
| Languages |
Te Reo Māori, German,
French, Japanese. 10 week module of each. |
- Incentive Award Scheme - rewarding involvement, leadership and citizenship.
- Speech and Debating Competitions.
- Science Badge Scheme.
- Science Fair (every 2 years).
- BP Technology Challenge.
- General Knowledge Quiz.
- Nelsomathix.
- Otago Problem Solving Challenge.
- ICAS Exams - English, Mathematics,
Science, Writing.
- Future Problem Solving.
- Kids Literature Quiz
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The Preparatory School students are able to participate in a wide range
of co-curricular activities and use the many superb facilities available
in the College.
Sporting Opportunities:
- Netball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Touch
- Soccer
- Cross Country
- Lunchtime sport activities
- Other sports available through Junior College Teams
Sports Exchange with Other Schools include:
- Intermediate Winter Tournament
- Gymnastics
- Cross Country
- Touch
- Intermediate Athletics
- Swimming Sports
- Summer Tournament
All Preparatory Students are assigned to a Nelson College for Girls House for sporting and cultural activities.
Sporting Opportunities involving the College include:
- School swimming sports
- House Harriers
- Athletic Sports
- House Summer and Winter Sports Competitions
Cultural Opportunities:
- After School Drama Club
- Shakespeare Competitions
- House Drama
- Preparatory & College Choirs
- Individual and/or group music tuition
- Stage Challenge (dependant on audition success in Junior School)
- Preparatory School - performance or recital occasions
- Preparatory Ensemble
- Nga kura nga tipu - Junior Culture Group
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