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BOARDING SCHOOL<br />
“The House” –The perfect<br />
combination of familyenvironment<br />
with educational success<br />
Timaru Girls’HighSchoolhas<br />
been supporting youngwomen to be<br />
thebestthattheycan be since 1880.<br />
Wonderful leaders, musicians,artists,<br />
lawyers, scientists, sportswomen,<br />
environmentalists, academics and<br />
so much more,haveenjoyed their<br />
secondaryschoolyears here at ourplace.<br />
We areproudofour students. We place<br />
agreat emphasis on buildingpositive<br />
relationshipsand developing asense of<br />
self-beliefand confidence.<br />
“TheHouse”isset in theparklike<br />
grounds of GirlsHighand boarding<br />
enables girlswho do notlive in thelocal<br />
area to benefit from thehigh-quality<br />
educationavailable at Timaru Girls’<br />
High School. Boarders andtheir families<br />
bringaspecial dimensionand play a<br />
very importantpartinthe lifeofthe<br />
school.<br />
“All staff maintain agood rapport with<br />
ourgirls,and balance theirindividual’s<br />
need foracaring,homelyenvironment<br />
with thesystems andprocessesneeded<br />
to manage ahomeofteenage girls.<br />
Seniors andindividual studentsalsoplay<br />
an importantroleinthe care of their<br />
peersand youngergirls”, Director of<br />
Boarding, ElleBradleysays.<br />
We provide asupportiveextended<br />
family environmentthatencourages<br />
young womentoexperience personal<br />
growth andexcellence,and we offer a<br />
uniqueopportunity to learnlifeskills<br />
andresponsibilityinastructured and<br />
caring environment.<br />
Please contactDirectorofBoarding<br />
–ElleBradley with your interest on 03<br />
6881122ext.222 or feel free to email<br />
on:ebradley@timarugirls.school.nz.<br />
www.timarugirls.school.nz<br />
Aboarding home with heart<br />
at Selwyn HouseSchool<br />
Selwyn HouseSchoolisproud<br />
to offer asafe, nurturing, familyoriented<br />
boardinghouse forgirls<br />
in Years4to 8(ages 7to<strong>13</strong>).Our<br />
BoardingHouse is conveniently<br />
locatedwithin theschool grounds,<br />
offeringahomeawayfrom home<br />
forupto29students.<br />
Ourboarderscomefrom<br />
around NewZealand, particularly<br />
ruralareas of Canterbury, and<br />
internationally, andcasualboarding<br />
arrangementsare also able to be<br />
made.Weare proud of thediversity<br />
in culturalbackgrounds that our<br />
bordersbring to this community,which<br />
promotes tolerance,trust,friendliness,<br />
understanding andrespect.<br />
We valuethe specialcharacterthat<br />
each girl brings to ourcommunity,and<br />
we support each girls’ passions and<br />
interestswithvarious activities offered<br />
both on-siteand off-site.<br />
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The girlsare supportedbyacaring<br />
andprofessionalteam, whotakehuge<br />
pride in helping each girl reachher<br />
full potential. OurBoardingHouse<br />
Managers will provide awarmwelcome<br />
foryourdaughterand overseeher<br />
wellbeingand developmentthroughout<br />
hertimeinthe BoardingHouse.Our<br />
full-timeChefwillensure that she<br />
receivesahealthy,balanceddiet, and<br />
make provisions forany dietary<br />
needs. Ateamoftutorssupportthe<br />
girls with theirhomeworkand fulfil<br />
abig sisterroletoour boarders.<br />
We believe boarding is aunique<br />
opportunityfor each girl and<br />
we prideourselvesoncreating<br />
apositive environment where<br />
thegirls areabletodevelop their<br />
academic,social andlifeskills.<br />
Please contactustofind<br />
outmore or arrangeavisit -<br />
enrolments@selhouse.school.nzor<br />
phone(03)355 7299.<br />
Limited hostel<br />
placesremaining<br />
for2021!<br />
ENROL TODAY<br />
to secure your<br />
daughter’splace<br />
to EXPERIENCE<br />
SUCCESS!<br />
SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL<br />
HERE IS WHAT OUR CURRENT<br />
BOARDERS ARE SAYING...<br />
“The Househas given me the<br />
opportunities to grow as apersonat<br />
my own pace. Theconfidence and<br />
self belief Ihavegained will stick<br />
with me through my futureyears.”<br />
Zoe Ross,Head of House<br />
“Hostel lifeallowsmetotakepart<br />
in many sportswithout worrying<br />
about the longrideinto town, and<br />
theMatrons arealways friendly and<br />
easy to chat with. Youwill makelots<br />
of friendsatthe hostel just likeI<br />
have.”Annie Shearer,Year 9Boarder<br />
Call now foraprivatetour of the<br />
hostel and school. Contact us on<br />
03 688 1122 ext 220 or<br />
principal@timarugirls.school.nz<br />
www.timarugirls.school.nz
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