Parent Information

	Rāhina Monday	Rātū Tuesday	Rāapa Wednesday	Rāpare Thursday	Rāmere Friday
Period 1	8.50 am	8.50 am	8.50 am	8.50 am	8.50 am
Period 2	9.45 am	9.50 am	9.45 am	9.45 am	9.50 am
	10.40 am Ārahi		10.40 am Ārahi	10.40 am Assembly
Interval	11.05 am	10.50 am	11.05 am	11.05 am	10.50 am
Period 3	11.25 am	11.15 am	11.25 am	11.25 am	11.15 am
Period 4	12.20 pm	12.15 pm	12.20 pm	12.20 pm	12.15 pm
Lunch	1.15 pm	1.15 pm	1.15 pm	1.15 pm	1.15 pm
Period 5	2.10 pm	2.10 pm	2.10 pm	2.10 pm	2.10 pm
End of Day	3.10 pm	3.10 pm	3.10 pm	3.10 pm	3.10 pm

All students are expected to be in their timetabled class at all times. Please inform the school of absences by either:

• Emailing the class teacher before 8.45 am on the morning of the absence.
• Emailing the Prep Secretary before 8.45am via email: pn@nelson.school.nz
• Providing a note explaining the absence to school at the first opportunity upon returning to School. This note should be brought to their teacher.
• Phoning Nelson College on Tel. 548-3099 ext 828

Leaving School Grounds
Students are not permitted to leave school at any time during the school day without specific permission. It is a Prep and College rule that no pupil leaves the school grounds at lunch time, unless he has the permission of the Head Teacher. A note from home would be expected.

Nelson College is adopting a new uniform in 2025. Year 7 and Year 9 students are to purchase and wear the new uniform, they will not be able to purchase and wear second hand uniform. Year 8’s can wear the current uniform throughout 2025 and switch to the new uniform when they enter Year 9.

The new uniform will be worn by all students from 2026.

The Board of Trustees and College community have affirmed in a recent review of uniform that Nelson College is a College that wants a uniform and that it should be worn well.

Uniform helps instill a sense of identity and purpose. Self-esteem is enhanced by wearing a uniform with pride. Preparatory School students wear the same uniform as Nelson College students. The Prep staff hold high expectations regarding the wearing of this uniform.

Daily uniform

• College navy jersey and or jacket
• Grey shorts
• Pale blue polo shirts
• Regulation blue socks
• Black leather lace up shoes (with a small heel) or Black or brown sandals with a back strap or scuffs. Details of the regulation school shoes will be given.

Physical Education/Sports

• Physical education PE shorts (navy blue)
• College PE shirt
• Sports shoes and socks
• College cap/hat (Compulsory for PE/Sports Days)

NB: No skate shoes are allowed at the Preparatory School and No T-shirts, other than white or navy to be worn under the polo top.

Where to buy

Nelson College no longer has a uniform shop onsite. Uniforms can be purchased at:

NZ Uniforms Nelson
8/38 Estuary Place
Richmond

Phone: 03 928 0757
Email: nelson@nzuniforms.com
Website: NZ Uniforms

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday
9.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday
9.00am – 1.00pm

	Rāhina Monday	Rātū Tuesday	Rāapa Wednesday	Rāpare Thursday	Rāmere Friday
Period 1	8.50 am	8.50 am	8.50 am	8.50 am	8.50 am
Period 2	9.45 am	9.50 am	9.45 am	9.45 am	9.50 am
	10.40 am Ārahi		10.40 am Ārahi	10.40 am Assembly
Interval	11.05 am	10.50 am	11.05 am	11.05 am	10.50 am
Period 3	11.25 am	11.15 am	11.25 am	11.25 am	11.15 am
Period 4	12.20 pm	12.15 pm	12.20 pm	12.20 pm	12.15 pm
Lunch	1.15 pm	1.15 pm	1.15 pm	1.15 pm	1.15 pm
Period 5	2.10 pm	2.10 pm	2.10 pm	2.10 pm	2.10 pm
End of Day	3.10 pm	3.10 pm	3.10 pm	3.10 pm	3.10 pm

The Prep School organises the purchasing of all necessary school stationery and text books. Stationery accounts are added to school fees.

Sport plays an important role in the all-round development of our students. We offer a range of individual, team, and interschool school sporting opportunities.

Find out more

Students have regular weekly class visits to the College library for the exchange of books and for research. Students have full use of the College library and can access books during interval and lunchtimes.

Prep assemblies are held weekly.

Nelson College is adopting a new uniform in 2025. Year 7 and Year 9 students are to purchase and wear the new uniform, they will not be able to purchase and wear second hand uniform.

The new uniform will be worn by all students from 2026.

The Board of Trustees and College community have affirmed in a recent review of uniform that Nelson College is a College that wants a uniform and that it should be worn well.

Uniform helps instill a sense of identity and purpose. Self-esteem is enhanced by wearing a uniform with pride.

Where to buy

Nelson College no longer has a uniform shop onsite. Uniforms can be purchased at:

NZ Uniforms Nelson
8/38 Estuary Place
Richmond

Phone: 03 928 0757
Email: nelson@nzuniforms.com
Website: NZ Uniforms

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday
9.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday
9.00am – 1.00pm

All students are expected to be in their timetabled class at all times. Please inform the school of absences by either:

• Emailing the class teacher before 8.45 am on the morning of the absence.
• Emailing the Prep Secretary before 8.45am via email: pn@nelson.school.nz
• Providing a note explaining the absence to school at the first opportunity upon returning to School. This note should be brought to their teacher.
• Phoning Nelson College on Ph: 548-3099 ext 828

Leaving School Grounds
Students are not permitted to leave school at any time during the school day without specific permission. It is a Prep and College rule that no pupil leaves the school grounds at lunchtime, unless he has the permission of the Head Teacher. A note from home would be expected.

Boys attend the school dentist at:

Nelson Community Oral Health Service,
32 Franklyn Street,
Private Bag 18,
Nelson
Ph: 03 539 5324

Please phone for an appointment if you have any dental concerns.

Communication

The following communication channels are there for the benefit of staff, students and parents:

Parent Teacher InterviewsSee detailed instructions on how to book interviews

Video: Parents – How to attend appointments over video call – SchoolCloud Parents Evening (parentseveningsystem.co.uk)

Appointments will close at 9am on interview days, and no bookings can be made after this time. If you have any issues with the booking system please contact Pauline Schurmann pn@nelson.school.nz

Prep Perspective – This newsletter comes out at the end of each term. It contains an editorial written by the Head Teacher and a variety of dates, articles, and work written by students.

Class Letters – The main objective of these letters is to communicate to parents the units of work students are studying in English, Maths, Science, PE, Languages and Technology.  This information helps parents in assisting their sons with any homework and keeps them informed about what is happening at school.

Information Update – This email information update is a very useful tool to keep parents informed of upcoming events at the Prep school.  The ‘Information Update’ email comes out as required, usually on a weekly basis.

High standards of behaviour and discipline are expected from the boys.

As a minimum, students will:

• Respect the rights of others and their property
• Follow the directions and instructions of staff members
• Treat school property with care

The school has a clearly defined process for dealing with misbehaving students.

A wide range of activities are available for Prep students, including:

Head Teacher certificate awards

Prep Rock Bands

Nelsomathix – Maths problem-solving team challenge

Science Fair projects

Otago Problem Solving Challenge – Mathematics

Future Problem Solving Competitions

Kids Literature Quiz

Speech & Debating competition

Spelling Bee competition

Prep Brass Band & Junior College Brass Band

Prep Choir & College Choir

Individual/group music tuition in a wide range of instruments

Head Boy and Sports Leader positions

Parent-teacher interviews are held twice a year, in term one and term three.  These are important lines of communication for teachers with parents. Teachers will have a good perspective on how your children are performing and would welcome the opportunity to discuss their progress and next steps at these interviews. Students are invited to accompany their parents to interviews and be part of the conversations.

See detailed instructions on how to book interviews

Video: Parents – How to attend appointments over video call – SchoolCloud Parents Evening (parentseveningsystem.co.uk)

Appointments close at 9am on interview days. If you have any issues with the booking system please contact Sandra Cahill (sc@nelson.school.nz)