Boarding
Newsletters
The Director of Boarding issues a newsletter each term, as well as staying in touch with students and whānau by social media. Follow the links to download the latest newsletter.
Boarding Open Day
Saturday 7th May, 10.00am – 1.00pm
All prospective families and their son’s welcome to attend our annual Open Day. The day includes presentations by the Principal/Tumuaki, Director of Boarding, Sports Co-Ordinator followed by tours of the Boarding Houses and College facilities. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Please register your interest if you would like to attend our Open Day for numbers or email boarding@nelsoncollege.school.nz if you would like further information.
Boarding Calendar
| TERM 1 2022 | Begins on Tuesday 1st Feb and ends on Thursday 14th April. |
| Sports Weekend begins | Sunday 14 March |
| Sports | Sunday 2pm |
| Commemorative Service (Hall) | Sunday 5 pm |
| Dinner (Inner Quad) | Sunday 6 pm |
| House Sports | Monday 9am |
| Boarding Parent Interviews |
Monday 1.30 – 3.30 pm (Main block A1 – A10)
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| Summer Tournament Week | 28 March to 1 April |
| Holidays in Term 1 |
Waitangi Day 7 February
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| TERM 2 2022 | Begins on Monday 2nd May and ends on Friday 8th July |
| Boarding Open Day |
Saturday 7 May – Prospective Parents 10am – 1pm
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| Holidays in Term 2 | Queen’s Birthday 6 June |
| Matariki 24 June | |
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TOD 19 May TBC
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| TERM 3 2022 | Begins on Monday 25th July and ends on Friday 30th Sept |
| Course Selection Evening | Thursday 18 August tbc |
| Winter Boarding Catch Up | Friday 19 August |
| Boarding Parent Interviews | Friday 1.30 – 3.30 pm (Main block A1 – A10) |
| Winter Concert (Hall) | Friday 5pm |
| Dinner (Dining Room) |
Friday 6pm
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| Practice Exams | TBC |
| Winter Tournament Week | 29 August to 2 September |
| Holidays in Term 3 |
TOD 22 August
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| TERM 4 2022 | Begins on Monday 17th Oct and ends on Thursday 8th Dec |
| Old Mans Supper | Tuesday 25 October |
| Senior Prize Giving | Wednesday 2 November TBC |
| NCEA begins | Monday 7 November |
| New Ent Test/sleepover | Friday 25 November |
| Junior Prize Giving | Thursday 8 December |
| Holidays in Term 4 |
Labour Day 24 October
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