Ashburton Courier: July 29, 2021
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BOARDING SCHOOL<br />
The experience ofalifetime<br />
SammyHoodisakeenadvocateofall<br />
that boardinghas to offer.<br />
She’sbeenboardingatStMargaret’s<br />
Collegesince she startedinYear9.Now<br />
in Year 13, Sammyisthe school’s Head of<br />
Community Relations.<br />
“I wasbuzzingwithexcitementtostart<br />
boardingatSMC.Itwas awhole new<br />
experience butitdidn’ttakemelongto<br />
getusedtothe boardinglife. The friendly<br />
andcompassionate staff definitely made<br />
thetransitionfromhomein<strong>Ashburton</strong> to<br />
boardingmucheasier.They helpedusall<br />
adjust to thenew rules andtolivingwith<br />
othergirls.<br />
“Livinginthe dormsduringmyfirst<br />
twoyears made it very easy to form<br />
newfriendshipsand theseconnections<br />
definitely helpedwhenIdid feel home<br />
sick.”<br />
The boarding communityisatthe<br />
heartofStMargaret’sand theculture is<br />
closelyalignedwiththe school’s vision<br />
of aholisticeducation,embracing the<br />
spiritualand emotionalwellbeingofthe<br />
girls,aswellastheir academic growth<br />
andtheir developmentinsport andthe<br />
arts.<br />
The threeboardinghousesare arranged<br />
in year groups andstructuredtothe<br />
specific needsofeach developmental<br />
stage. In Julius House(Years7-10) the<br />
environment is structured andnurturing<br />
forthe girlstomakethe transitioninto<br />
boarding. KilburnHouse (Years 11-12)<br />
encouragesthe girlstobegin personally<br />
integratingthese skills.Cranmer House<br />
(Year13) allowsfor more freedomto<br />
helpthemdevelop lifeskills andbecome<br />
driven, self-managed youngwomen, all<br />
in amonitored setting. These seniorgirls<br />
thrive astheybecomethe leadersofthe<br />
boardingschooland the‘oldersisters’of<br />
theyoungergirls.<br />
SammysaysboardingatSMC has<br />
helped hertobecomemore independent.<br />
“Asyou progressthrough theyear<br />
levels,yourindependence grows. The<br />
connectionsand relationshipsyou<br />
build in theSMC boardingcommunity,<br />
whetheritbegirls in your year group or<br />
thestaff, areall valuableand also helpyou<br />
grow as aperson. The academic support<br />
andpastoralcareprovidedbystaffis<br />
exceptional.Ithelps thegirls to strive to<br />
their full potential. At thesametime, staff<br />
are always keepingacloseeye on each<br />
girl’s wellbeing.<br />
“I’vebuilt strongfriendshipsthatwill<br />
last alifetime, andit’salot of fun! Youget<br />
to meet adiverse range of people from all<br />
backgrounds andeveryoneistreated as<br />
equals.”<br />
To learnmoreabout lifeat<br />
St Margaret’s College, visit<br />
www.stmargarets.school.nz or call<br />
03 379 2000 to arrangeapersonal tour<br />
of the BoardingHouse andCollege.<br />
Empowering Girls<br />
to Learn, Live &Lead.<br />
Learnmoreabout aStMargaret’s<br />
Collegeeducation foryourdaughter<br />
–bookapersonaltourtoday.<br />
Contact Susie Campbell,<br />
Admissions Manager<br />
(03) 353 2563<br />
enrol@stmargarets.school.nz<br />
Balanced<br />
foundations,<br />
bright futures.
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