Selwyn Times: August 12, 2020

28 Wednesday August 12 2020
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BOARDING SCHOOL
St Bede’s College
Boarding School
St Bede’s is a Catholic College for boys
founded by the Society of Mary in 1911
and it is also the only Catholic boarding
school for boys in the South Island.
Catholic, Marist and Bedean
principles and values form the basis of
a holistic education at the College. We
aim not to make the College great but to
ensure every boy has the opportunity to
be great, and we endeavour to develop
young men of Catholic hearts and
minds through the experiences the boys
have in their time here at the College.
St Bede’s is a College for all…a place
where gospel values are practised to
help form principled men; a learning
environment where everyone achieves;
a place that teachers want to come
to because of the strength of the
community; a place also, where boys
can embrace spiritual, sporting, cultural
and community activities, which all
combined shape boys into men. That’s
the priority and that is in our DNA.
Boarding at St Bede’s College is a
tradition that goes back to the 1920s.
Our rich history and tradition provides
an excellent foundation to embrace
the challenges of the modern era and
prepare our boys to be Catholic leaders
wherever life takes them.
Like many other organisations in
Christchurch, our campus has been
broken and tested. The demolition of
the Chapel seriously challenged us. It
was the single most important building
at St Bede’s College, and had symbolised
the heart and soul of the College ever
since the third Rector, Father Gilbert,
converted it from the gymnasium in
1929.
In the last two years, the College has
completed a $16m building project;
stage two of the Gymnasium, a new
Food Technology and Art Block, a
renovated Performing Arts Centre
and significantly, the new Chapel of St
Bede, which have greatly enhanced the
campus facilities.
Boarders at St Bede’s College benefit
from these and other facilities on site,
and a self-development programme
involving a number of different
activities where boys are given
opportunities to learn a variety of skills,
are offered in the evenings as well as
study.
Preference and non-preference
applications are available and
personalised tours of the Boarding
School and the College can take
place on request. We look forward to
introducing you to the St Bede’s College
boarding hostel.
Be part of the Nelson
College boarding family
Nelson College Boarding is known for its
welcoming family environment. This was
highlighted when the COVID Lockdown
occurred. Most of our international students
chose to stay, along with staff, and form a
safe bubble of 80. This included Year 13 kiwi
student Mac Harris, whose parents live in
Japan. When the lockdown happened, Mac
thought about going home, but decided it
was safer to stay. “I wanted to stay in case
things got worse and I couldn’t come back”
Mac said. “Being in lockdown with all the
international students also meant I got to
know everyone really well. They’re pretty
awesome.”
Nelson College is a progressive and
innovative boys’ school. Our learning
environment focuses on ‘inspiring young
men to take their place in the world by
fostering the values of manaakitanga
through quality education’. We take great
pride in nurturing each boy’s individual
interests and potential across all areas
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of academia, sport, arts, culture, and
leadership.
“Our Boarders are at the heart of the
school and we’re incredibly proud of
them,” says Director of Boarding Samme
Hippolite. “We know how formative these
years are, and we want the boys to have
every opportunity to develop their interests.
We also want them to have fun, make
lifelong friendships and create unforgettable
memories within the context of a clear and
safe structure.”
Set alongside the main college campus, the
college’s two boarding houses – Rutherford
and Barnicoat – are impressive heritage
buildings that have recently had major
refurbishments. “Our experienced staff are
committed to creating a strong and caring
community within the boarding fraternity,”
says Mrs Hippolite. “We ensure that our boys
are supported throughout their educational
endeavours, and we also make sure that they
get to experience everything our beautiful
Nelson region offers.
Talk to us about life-changing opportunities
for your son
Nelson College offers the very best in boarding. With a welcoming
family environment, our school has consistently high-level academic,
sporting and leadership programmes.
Come and see us at AgFest West Coast (13/14 November) and
meet Headmaster Richard Dykes and Director of Boarding
Samme Hippolite.
Young men taking their place in the world
boarding@nelsoncollege.school.nz
www.nelsoncollege.school.nz