It has an illustrious history. Our first principal, Kate Edger, was the first woman to graduate with a university degree in the British Empire. She became principal of our school at the age of Her passion for the rights of young women to be able to be educated at school and university set the bar for the continued emphasis of our school on enabling young women to succeed both academically and as leaders in our world. This arrangement continued until the s. Throughout its history, the school has enabled its students to attain high academic success as well as promoting a sense of the importance of being a part of the community.
During both World Wars, many Old Girls of the school enlisted as nurses and served in theatres of war in a brave and admirable way. Having a strong sense of giving back to the community continues today with the significant groups of students who volunteer in the local community. The school has a boarding hostel, which was established in , under the leadership of then principal, Clarice Johnstone.
A new Levels building was opened in It is fitting that the boarding hostel bears her name as she was instrumental in setting it up. Today it caters for up to girls from around New Zealand. Our College. Welcome to NCG. Staff and Board.
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