Remarkables Primary School Competitors

St Margaret’s College, in Ōtautahi Christchurch, is an independent boarding and day school for girls in Year 0-13. Empowering girls to learn, live and lead lies at the heart of our ambition. In a rapidly evolving social, economic, technological and environmental landscape, our professional staff adapt continuously to ensure our students are ready to make their way in the world. The academic results achieved by our students are amongst the highest in New Zealand and internationally, year after year. Our programmes are tailored to the specific learning needs of girls at every age and stage, ensuring each reaches her full potential. Our modern campus provides a future-proofed learning environment and supports our girls’ participation in 80+ co-curricular activities, to an elite level. Programmes encompass the arts, culture, sports and technology, while encouraging students to make a positive difference through a range of service initiatives and to develop their leadership skills. Positive relationships and Anglican values lie at the centre of our learning community. Our staff are committed to the wellbeing of our students and their whānau, and physical, mental, emotional and social health is woven into all aspects of our curriculum. All year levels enjoy the tuakana-teina (big sister-little sister) relationships formed throughout our College, providing role models and life-long friendship. As they progress through our College, our girls join the ranks of over 10,000 Old Girls who have gone on to forge fulfilling careers in health sciences, engineering, business, technology and the creative industries. Our role is to prepare our students to step confidently out into the world, knowing how to look after their wellbeing, continuing to pursue their passions in the arts and sport, and with positive social habits established that contribute to a life of continued service and empowerment of others.

Lindisfarne College set in 18ha of park-life grounds is a leading boys-only Boarding and Day School from Year 7-13 situated in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Our Vision is to develop men of character who will go on to live lives of success and significance. This is achieved as we inspire and instil in boys the aspiration to be the best that they can be in each of the four cornerstones of our College. Top quality teachers, small class sizes, high expectations, excellent facilities and diverse opportunities are features of the school. With almost half our boys learning and living on site the advantages of boarding will quickly be evident and an additional option for you to consider. Lindisfarne offers outstanding opportunities in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits and our Christian dimension challenges boys to consider the deeper questions of who they are and how they will live their lives.

Waikato Kindergarten Association is well-respected for delivering high quality, affordable education and childcare. Qualified teachers provide rich learning opportunities which are designed to stimulate children’s emerging interests. There is a strong focus on early literacy, numeracy, music, science and art. Our rich environment allows children to develop as confident and independent learners. • Warm & welcoming staff who are passionate about teaching and learning. • Safe, caring and stimulating environments. • Well resourced and huge outdoor play areas. • An exclusive early childhood partnership with the Enviroschools Programme (eg. recycling, composting, gardening). • Partnership with Sport Waikato Under5 Energize to eat healthy, be active & have fun! • Children develop social interaction and respect. • Learning based on the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whāriki. • Value family/whaanau and kindergarten partnership. • Transition to school programme Cool 4 School.