Boarding

Boarding is a life-changing experience.

Surrounded by girls from all over the world, our boarders are immersed in a variety of cultures, traditions and ways of thinking. In a safe, comfortable and nurturing environment, the girls forge powerful friendships and create learning experiences that last a lifetime. Year 7 and 8 are crucial years for girls’ development and we focus on the intellectual, physical and emotional well being of students at this stage, both within the school and the Boarding House.

Our approach to boarding focuses on fostering individual responsibility and independence in a supportive and inclusive environment. They learn how to live in a close community, developing self-confidence, independence, adaptability and responsibility. Each girl becomes part of a larger surrogate family environment where learning is celebrated and risk taking is safe. Situated in the Merivale neighbourhood of Christchurch our boarding house provides students with all the benefits of a large city in a smaller intimate village atmosphere. On completing their time with us the girls are ready to embrace the challenges of a bigger boarding environment at secondary school. They are aware of their strengths and weaknesses and can choose a secondary school that best meets their needs.

Openings are currently available from Year 5 and Boarding Scholarships are also available.