New England Girls School

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At NEGS, we believe that modern schools must be fluid, agile, and offer so much more than merely an academic education in an ever-changing world. We see ourselves as a conduit to the outside world, developing future leaders that can confidently take up their place on whatever their chosen path may be.
Initially founded in 1895, NEGS is located on the outskirts of Armidale in northern New South Wales. This highlands city is renowned for its natural beauty, four seasons, esteemed university, and community sense. We deliver co-educational learning in our Junior School and a local boarding school for girls in their senior years, offering metro-standard facilities in warm country surroundings.
We believe your child’s school needs to be both a platform for self-expression and a framework for resilience, offering guidance and the freedom for each student to discover their strengths, using these as the building blocks for their version of a life well-lived. If the foundations are strong, the ensuing structure, built brick by brick, will last a lifetime, a legacy of compassionate education and result-driven strategies offered here at NEGS.
Resilience, aptitude, and a desire to excel are critical attributes to enjoying life far beyond the school gates. These traits are gained at NEGS through small bespoke classrooms and a chance for each student to be known. The NEGS Junior School has a family atmosphere where parental involvement is embraced. We cater for boys and girls from Transition (3-4 year-olds) to Year 6 and pride ourselves on our thriving, accomplished, and happy students.
We offer modern opportunities like STEM and Coding Club, and our dedicated team of teachers brings enthusiasm and energy to lessons, encouraging discussion and spirited academia. The Junior School also has access to the Senior School’s state-of-the-art facilities, giving your child’s passions outside the classroom a chance to genuinely develop and shine.
Our hands-on electives in Senior School are second to none, with excellent agricultural electives and industry rich experiences giving our young women a chance to find what truly fires their enthusiasm and passion. A former Olympian oversees our world-class equestrian center. At the same time, for the first time outside primary metropolitan high schools, NEGS has partnered with Hockey NSW, Netball NSW, and NSW Rugby to deliver exclusive Player Pathway Programs incorporating high-performance coaching.
Driving through the tree-lined entrance of our local boarding school, there is an immediate feeling of space. The grounds undulate away from a mix of new and heritage-listed buildings, the girls learning and growing on a sprawling 50 hectares. Country boarding schools for girls offer the chance to rub shoulders and meet friends from all walks of life, opening eyes and doors to many different possibilities. While unified by school uniform, the background of each NEGS student is as unique as she is. From the red dirt country of the vast Northern Territory to the bustling city streets of Sydney, life-long friends are made here, bursting with the very essence of friendship.
There is a famous ancient proverb that says it takes a village to raise a child. At NEGS, we believe our school is that village, a strong, dynamic, empathetic community where every one of our students can flourish.
Since the school’s inception in 1895, it is this sense of belonging and collective investment that has been critical to the continuing success and longevity of NEGS. Our community is made up of many diverse groups that work seamlessly together. These include our excellent teachers and staff, our current students and their families, and our treasured Old Girls’ network.
Academic research indisputably demonstrates that community, connection, and a sense of belonging give us meaning in life. Recognizing and fostering this sense of belonging informs the many decisions made by our Board and Executive team, from building upon our nationally recognized Wellbeing program, to acquiring a puppy for our dog-loving borders, to developing a strong sense of commitment from the girls and their parents on all aspects of school life.
At NEGS, we believe our community is one of our defining strengths. So we continue to strive to invest in all members of our NEGS family’s welfare and vitality, ensuring that NEGS’s culture is one of positivity and empowerment.

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