We promote human rights and take actions such as signing petitions. (Tuesday at lunch in Room 7)

Anna Hickman - staff Anna.hickman@ncg.school.nz
Amy Webb & Rozene Jayasundara

Watch Anime/ Manga in Japanese – (Wednesdays at lunch in Room 1)

Student-Led

Applications are at the start of the year. Please see the relevant Head Student Leaders of these committees.

See Individual Head Students

We hang out, talk about what’s going on in your life; pray for each other and pray over the school.

Louisa Walters - staff
louisa.walters@ncg.school.nz
Kate Nunez-Angulo

Small groups of students on classical instruments rehearsing and performing complex works in preparation for the Chamber Music Competition.

Details TBC

Wednesday at lunchtime in the library

Maya Dalton

Talk about writing, work on writing projects, theme of the month, play games, eat food, talk, hang out.
(Wednesday at Lunchtime in Room 17)

Rachel Craw - staff rachael.craw@ncg.school.nz
Kyra Ng

We develop our debating skills and twice a term attend an inter-school debating competition. (Tuesdays at Lunchtime in Kea)

Tony Bellew - staff
tony.bellew@ncg.school.nz

Complete activities to gain Duke of Edinburgh award.

Annette Vartha - staff
annette.vartha@ncg.school.nz

Try and help our environment at school and in the wider community through fun projects. As a group we decide what to work on. Some of our projects include the thrift shop, making beeswax wrappers, hosting talks, organising events like the Climate Strike, beach clean-ups and improving our recycling. (every second Friday in T3)

Renee Clothier - staff
renee.clothier@ncg.school.nz

We talk, organise events (e.g. Pride Week, Day of Silence) and activities to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues within the school and promote acceptance of LGBTQIA+ students.
(Mondays at Lunch in A3)

Jason McCormick - staff jason.mccormick@ncg.school.nz
Grace Barrow-Dean

Students from each of the houses are invited to apply for a position in the Committee. Plan all house events for the school.

House Leaders

Bring International Students together for planning future events.

Sarah Turner - staff
sarah.turner@ncg.school.nz

Jazz group for saxophones, brass and rhythm section instruments, around grade 4 standard.
Monday lunchtime in PA1

Brad Banks - staff
brad.banks@ncg.school.nz

Helping on the issues desk and with daily Library tasks.

Staff at the Library
library.ncg@ncg.school.nz

We work to collate articles, design and create the annual school magazine.

Michael Brewster - staff
michael.brewster@ncg.school.nz

Help organise and promote music around school.
(Mondays at lunch in PA3)

Brad Banks - staff
brad.banks@ncg.school.nz

Celebrate Pasifika Culture! Plan and practice for events. A space to talk, laugh and connect with others.

Tracy Hazlewood (staff) & Talupe Uia
tracy.hazlewood@ncg.school.nz

A large string group with clarinets meeting weekly to rehearse and prepare for events.

Music Dept

This is a beginner string group that helps prepare students to join the school orchestra.

Music Dept

We learn the performing arts side of our Māori culture. We also perform for the school, communities around the area and support anyone that would like to get involved.

Sela Manu - staff
sela.manu@ncg.school.nz

Form a Rock Band and even enter Rockquest.

Jared Altments - staff Jared.altments@ncg.school.nz

Bel Canto Thursday lunchtime (no experience required)
NC/ NCG Combined choir Friday 8am – 9am

Brad Banks - staff

Forum for year groups to air their concerns as a consultative group. This group provides a student-centred perspective on life at the College. Applications open at the start of the year.

Nichola Hayes - staff
nichola.hayes@ncg.school.nz

Organise and coordinate fundraising and charity work, eg. Mufti Days, Pink Ribbon Breakfast, Relay for Life, Food Drives, The Big Give of Christmas gifts, etc. Supports the most vulnerable members of our society.
(Tuesday at Interval in Kereru)

Tamzin Darragh - staff
tamzin.darragh@ncg.school.nz

We contribute our ideas and organise events for Matariki, Māori language week and other Māori related school events during the year. Our purpose for this group is to bring more of our culture into the school as we think it is important to keep the culture alive not only within our Kura but also in NZ.

Kaitaunaki Leaders
Tessa Liddicoat and Pīata Taylor

Learning about and helping with the lights and sound setup in the Hall.

Jared Altments - staff
jared.altments@ncg.school.nz

Learn lots of fun drama games and take part in the School Theatre Sports competition.
(Thursday at lunch in PA1)

Grace Barrow-Dean
grace.barrowdean@ncg.school.nz

Information about volunteering opportunities coming up in the Nelson community.

Claudia Strang & Briana Williams

Help promote positive mental health and well-being at NCG! We spread awareness, ensure that this issue is considered in all aspects of our school and work on fun initiatives alongside other groups. Initiatives include Pink Shirt Day and Mental Health Awareness Week. Committee members meet at interval every Wednesday in the MLE.

Open to all - every Thursday lunchtime in room A 3

Siena Hemingway and Georgia Sloan – Well being Student leaders

Kathryn Stahl, Jo Beggs – staff ārahi facilitators
kathryn.stahl@ncg.school.nz
jo.beggs@ncg.school.nz