Palmerston North Girls' High School

Founded in 1902 - Semper Sursum - Ever Upwards

At Palmerston North Girls' High School we believe in the spirit of our motto Semper Sursum - Ever Upwards. We inspire all our young women to achieve personal excellence, and we provide an environment where courses and teachingare matched to the way girls learn.All girls are encouraged to undertake extracurricular activities, andawide range of sporting and cultural activities are offered, with sports ranging from archery to volleyball, cheerleading to shooting, golf to yoga, and many more.

Location and Facilities

Palmerston North Girls' High School is set in 6.43ha grounds, amongst the trees and parks of Palmerston North City (population approx 85,000), and is afive minute walk from the city centre. There is a public bus service that provides well for the city, however due to the small size of the area many students are able to walk or cycle to school. This small, safe, prosperous city whichhas a strong focus on education,also hosts Massey University, the International Pacific College (a second university) and UCOL (Universal College of Learning), giving many good choices for Tertiary education in the same region.

Palmerston North is centrally located in the Lower North Island, and is just 2 hours away from the capital city of Wellington. It is located within easy access to ski fields, parks, beaches and forests. The climate is warm in summer and mild in winter, allowing a wide range of outdoor activities at all times of year.

Why choose a Girls' School?

• Girls' achievements are celebrated.
• Teachers match their teaching styles to the way girls learn, and choose topics that interest them.
• All Leadership roles are filled by girls; they participate, influence and lead.
• Classroom atmosphereallows girls to take the risks necessary for genuine achievement.
• Girls see strong female role models.
• Girls can work through the challenges of adolescence in a supportive environment.
• There are no obstacles to exploring a career in any area.
• Girls in girls' schools achieve significantly stronger academic results than any other group.

English Support

The PNGHSESOL department delivers English courses from years 9 to 13, including Year 11 to 13 NCEA courses which assist students to achieve National Qualifications as well as IELTS preparation. Teacher Aides are available for targetted in-class support.

Accommodation

Accommodation for International students is available in quality School-arranged Homestays with caring New Zealand families; this helps develop English language skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Private arrangements can also be made if the student hasa Guardian in New Zealand, and our Homestay Manager will visit these homes to ensure suitability and give ongoing support to the families.

Our Invitation to you: Palmerston North Girls' High School enrols up to 30 International Students each year, across a range of nationalities and age levels. We invite International Students who wish to achieve personal excellence to join us in our safe and supportive environment,and tocontact the school to find out how we can contribute to a truly bright future.

Visit our website www.pnghs.school.nz for more information