ACLAND HOUSE

“Once an Acland Girl, always an Acland Girl.”

Acland House is located at 85 Papanui Road. The hostel is overseen by the Principal and governed by the Board of Trustees. The boarding establishment compromises the
original historic homestead and adjoining dormitory wings.  There are places for 98 boarders from Year 9 to 13 whose place of residence is outside Christchurch. Short-term boarding of day girls is occasionally possible.
Junior students are accommodated in dormitories while senior students have their own rooms. Learning is supported by the provision of computers linked to the school network. Supervised prep and support are provided for junior students in the evening. Junior students travel in a ‘croc’ to the school, a twenty minute walk along the edge of
the park. Students enjoy their own commons, recreational facilities and swimming pool.
‘The hostels’ and their families are an integral and much-valued part of the school community. A strong sense of community is developed within the boarding establishment. This is built on respect and caring relationships. The hostel managers and staff are committed to providing a supportive and safe environment. Throughout the year activities are held to foster hostel spirit and provide enjoyable shared experiences. The affable rivalry between hostel and school displayed at sporting events and special occasions highlights this sense of community. Senior students
have the opportunity to contribute to hostel life through leadership roles.

Application for Admission

The Enrolment forms for students applying to board at Acland House are now available. Applications closed for Year 9 students on 6 May 2011. Applications close for Years 10-13 students on 16 September 2011.

Year 10 - 13 Acland Application Form  (43KB)   

Expressions of interest may be made to the Principal's Assistant, ph: 03 348-0849 at any time.

Interviews are held for all hostel places.

Travel Assistance

Pupils receiving a government boarding bursary are also eligible for travel assistance. The cost of travel at the beginning and end of each term in excess of $10.00 will be refunded. The amount is based on public transport fares where this travel is available.

Fees

Fees are payable at the commencement of each term on receipt of an account.

Termination of place at the hostel

One terms' notice in writing must be given to the Principal if a student is leaving the hostel.

Year 12 students must all notify the hostel in Sept/Oct of their intention for the following year.

Boarding Bursary

The Board recognises eligibility for a Boarding Bursary as a criterion for admission.

Ministry of Education Allowances and Bursaries: Boarding Bursary (Year 9 - 13)

A school boarding bursary is awarded to secondary school students who are obliged to board away from home in order to receive their education. In order to qualify, the student must live more than 4.8km away from the nearest point of embarkation provided by a transport service to a state school.

Application Form E6/81 is obtainable from the Principal's Secretary.

AN ACLAND BOARDER'S POINT OF VIEW

“We are all labelled ‘The Hostels’ by the day girls which immediately makes us different. And I truly believe that boarding at Acland House changes us. It teaches us to be more mature, independent and, of course, grateful for all the opportunities
that we are given whilst we are away from our actual homes. We should all be proud of this. Acland House has been a place where we can sleep safely, share memorable moments and, most of all, feel at home.

We have also been given the privilege of being a Christchurch Girls’ High School student. We have been given limitless opportunities that have enabled us to succeed and grow with knowledge and experience.The positive learning environment and the passion of the teachers have encouraged us to learn and succeed. I will forever be grateful to the teaching staff for all the opportunities that I was lucky enough to have.

I have been able to see firsthand how much hard work the Hostel staff and the Principal put in to make sure all our needs are met. To our parents, I know I speak for all my fellow boarders when I thank you for sending us to Acland House. My parents
have always said, “The best investment a parent could ever make is in their child’s education.”

To the Acland leavers of 2010, we can all leave knowing that we are proud Acland House girls, and always will be.”

Morgan Lee, Head of Acland House 2010

Images:

Acland House

Acland Formal 2009

Acland "Houses"

Acland Pink Day

Easter at Acland