Business Summary
Transition to Year 12
About Us
Welcome to the New England Girls’ School and St John’s Junior School website. Whether you are a first time visitor, browsing the net for potential school choices or an established member of the NEGS community, I hope that you enjoy the information presented. Please go directly to the St John’s Junior School website for information specifically about the education offerings for boys and girls from Transition to Year 6.
Our primary aim is to encourage each girl to develop into a self-confident, inquiring, tolerant, positive young woman, with an independent mind, who as an individual will respect the differences of others. By the time she leaves the school, we want each girl to have that true sense of self-worth that will enable her to stand up for a purpose greater than herself and in doing so, be of value to society.
NEGS is committed to an education based upon a credible Christian faith, a belief that all can learn to their full potential and the idea that a human being is an integrated whole of creative intellect, dynamic spirit and generous friendship, with the ability to act positively in the world. We seek to achieve our aims through a well-developed program in a rural setting of curricular and co-curricular activities in which everyone, both staff members and students, participate. The School is blessed with good facilities but even more so in the quality of the people working and learning here who care about each student in a friendly environment. This website will enable you to get more of an idea for what the School stands and the wide range of its activities offered.
We look forward to you contacting us fora visit and for more information about this fine school.
What We Do
Employment
Situated in the idyllic surrounds of New England, Armidale, NEGS is an all-girl’s school which prides itself on finding a healthy balance between tradition and innovation.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic applicant for the following position;
Governance
NEGS entered a new era in 2007 with the restructure of the school into a Company limited by guarantee:
NEGS Ltd. ABN 31 122 393 702
Membership of NEGS Ltd is open to parents and friends, NEGS Old Girls, students over the age of 18, staff and leading members of the community after being nominated and seconded by existing Members, payment of the prescribed fee and being approved by the Board. Members are entitled to vote at General Meetings.
FAQs
Is there a sibling discount?
NEGS does offer small sibling discounts. While siblings are currently attending the school, a reduction of 20% of tuition fees will be made for a second child, and 30% for the third and every subsequent child. There are special reductions for children of clergy. Sibling discounts do not apply to internally funded scholarship holders.
What subjects do you offer?
NEGS offer a personalised academic program that encourages students to identify and develop their talents. The Core subjects on offer at NEGS include: Christian Education, Computing Skills, English, Geography, History, Mathematics (Advanced or Intermediate), PD/Health/PE, Science. Additional Studies offered at NEGS include: Agriculture, Commerce, Design and Technology, Drama, Languages, Music, Textiles, Visual Arts, Physical Activity & Sport Science, Equi-Skills.
What extra-curricular activities are available at NEGS?
NEGS offer girls a comprehensive careers program, enhanced leadership opportunities, full membership to IGSSA for competitive sport, extension education events, opportunity to be a part of the wider cultural life of Armidale and opportunities to utilise the University of New England’s extensive resources. We offer extra-curricular activities in Livestock Management, Chaplaincy, Music, Drama, Sport, Target Rifle Shooting, Duke of Edinburgh and ICT.
Can my child have access to a mobile phone so that we can stay in contact?
During school hours, all phones are banned from class as to minimise disruption on academic learning. However, students are allowed to have a mobile phone after school and early evening to contact friends and family. All mobile phones are handed to their Housemother just before lights out and returned in the morning. All boarding houses are equipped with at least 2 landline phones for which can be used to receive calls from family.
Is there access to technology, including computers and the internet in the boarding houses?
New England Girls School is moving to a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) IT environment. As the curriculum is now incorporating Information and Communication Technology into learning, students are encouraged to use their laptops during class as part of the curriculum. Each laptop has instant access to the NEGS’ Wife system which enables the students to be online and mobile around the campus, including the boarding houses.
Is there access to technology, including computers and the internet in the boarding houses?
New England Girls School is moving to a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) IT environment. As the curriculum is now incorporating Information and Communication Technology into learning, students are encouraged to use their laptops during class as part of the curriculum. Each laptop has instant access to the NEGS’ Wi-Fi systems which enables the students to be online and mobile around the campus, including the boarding houses.
At A Glance
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