Nelson College for Girls

Our International Students had a great day exploring two very different parts of our region.

First stop was Ngarua Caves, high on Takaka Hill. The misty, moody weather made the caves feel even more atmospheric as students headed underground to see the impressive limestone formations, including stalactites and stalagmites, as well as kiwi and moa bone displays.

Then it was down the hill and on to Kaiteriteri Beach, where the weather had completely changed. Sunshine, golden sand, a walk along the beach and lunch by the water made for a pretty perfect afternoon.

And, of course, no trip to Kaiteriteri is complete without an ice cream! 🍦

A great day of exploring, trying something new and enjoying some of the incredible places right on our doorstep. He rawe te rā!

🌿 It was out of the classroom and into the field for our Year 11 Geography students to investigate the health of the Brook Stream for their 'Understanding an Environment Using Data' assessment.

They collected data at three different sites, comparing what they found and seeing first-hand how geographers use environmental information to understand and monitor ecosystems.

A highlight was a visit to Brook Waimārama Sanctuary, where Rick Field, Enviroschools Leader, shared insights into local conservation work and why protecting places like this matters.

A chilly start turned into a beautiful day in the sunshine. Not a bad classroom! ☀️🌿

The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Enviroschools Aotearoa NZ

There’s always something going on at CJ House! It’s more than just a place to live. It’s where the girls get to know each other, make friends, celebrate birthdays, share their achievements and have plenty of fun along the way.

Lately, they’ve been getting stuck into a spaghetti bridge challenge, baking together at the weekends and even competing to see who had the tidiest room!

We love seeing the girls bringing their talents and interests into the house too, whether that’s through art, sport or the things they enjoy doing in their own time. 🏑🎭🖌️

And the new CJ House hoodies have arrived! Another little reminder that they’re part of the CJ House whānau. 💙

There have been some special goodbyes too. A midwinter Christmas gave us the chance to celebrate with our German gap students and staff member Susan before they headed off. There was good food, lots of laughs and a few emotional moments as we said goodbye.

It’s all these everyday moments that make CJ House feel like home. Looking out for each other, celebrating the good stuff and simply enjoying being part of the same whānau 💙

Repost NCG Library: Another sneak peak at our book character dress up competition and library scavenger hunts 📚
Our students and staff embraced the Book Week spirit, and we've loved seeing the creativity, enthusiasm and bookish fun!
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🚨IMPORTANT! School finishes EARLY tomorrow (Tuesday). All students in years 7 to 13 finish at 1:15pm for staff to undertake curriculum development!
Thank you!

💡 From idea to business! Our Year 10 Commerce students put their business skills into action leading up to Market Day last week, setting up their own businesses and creating products to sell.

For some, the day started with a few nerves. But once that first sale was made, confidence grew and things really started to flow.

Students quickly discovered that running a business isn't always straightforward. They adjusted prices, negotiated with customers and learned how to explain the value of what they were selling.

And the results? The majority sold out! 🙌

It was great to see our students putting their learning into practice and building confidence in pricing, selling, customer service and running a small business. A great example of Rangatiratanga, backing themselves and bringing their ideas to life.

Ka pai, Year 10! 👏

♟️ Ka rawe to our chess players, Annabel Best (Year 9) and Alex Holas-Clark (Year 8), who proudly represented Nelson College for Girls at the Chess Power Term 3 Regional Tournament.

Competing against strong fields, Annabel placed 12th (out of 20) in the Year 9-13 division, while Alex finished an impressive 15th (out of 74) in the intermediate division.

Both students showed determination, resilience and great sportsmanship throughout the day. It's fantastic to see more young women stepping up in a traditionally male-dominated activity.

GIVE IT A GO! Join us in the NCG Library every Tuesday at lunchtime. Everyone is welcome, whether you're making your first move or already planning checkmate♟️

Repost Nelson College for Girls Sport : NCG Hockey 1st XI Hine Tū -CONGRATULATIONS

🏑 Huge Congratulations to the fabulous NCG Hockey 1st XI for not only winning the final and taking out the Nelson Hockey P2 Competition but also winning the Nelson Hockey Club TEAM OF THE YEAR and the trophy for the most goals scored in all women's grades for the season 🏆

An amazing season so far for a fantastic group of girls! Up next is the Winter Tournament. 🙏 A big thank you to all coaches, managers and whānau who have supported this year's campaign.

🔥 MĀFANA is coming to Nelson! 🔥 One night only. One incredible celebration of Pacific culture, creativity and our young people from across Te Tau Ihu.

Expect powerful contemporary dance, vibrant Pacific movement, music and storytelling, brought to the stage by talented students from Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.

📍 Theatre Royal Nelson
📅 Wednesday 12 August, 6.30pm
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! The Dress Circle has just been opened for the final seats.
https://nz.patronbase.com/_TheatreRoyalNelson/Productions/MF26/Performances

Come along, bring your whānau and show these young performers what community support looks like 💙

Māfana means warmth, excitement and being moved by something. This is a night you won’t want to miss.

Mālō e lelei! 🌺