From the early years through to the final years NEGS instills a life-long desire for learning. We strive to provide a personalised and engaging academic program for each student. Our teachers encourage and support each student to be their best according to their needs, capabilities and aspirations.
At NEGS, we strive to deliver an educational experience that guides students toward progress, offers diverse pathways for personal growth, and values the importance of community.
Academics at NEGS
At NEGS, we have a clear vision: to establish a culture of high expectations and individual support, fostering a community where all learners can thrive. Our vision is encapsulated in three keywords: Progress, Pathways, and People.
Progress is at the heart of our educational approach. We are dedicated to ensuring continuous improvement for every student, from Pre-K to Year 12, encompassing both cognitive and affective domains. While we value setting ambitious goals, our focus is not solely on grades or rankings. We celebrate each student’s unique journey of exceeding expectations, instilling confidence, competence, and a strong sense of purpose.
Pathways are diverse at NEGS Armidale, as we embrace a holistic approach to education as an Anglican school. We nurture the development of each individual across academic disciplines, sports, co-curricular activities, well-being, and spirituality. Our aim is to understand our students deeply, ignite their passions and guide them towards a pathway that aligns with their aspirations for a fulfilling life.
People are at the core of our approach to learning. While the Learning Sciences literature provides valuable insights, we recognise that applying those principles to each individual requires nuanced understanding.
At NEGS, your child is not just a number. Our community fosters constant dialogue and collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. We create a collegial space where each student is known, and ongoing discussions in the halls, staff rooms, and corridors revolve around their progress. Through our privileged size, we can provide the necessary support and tailored measures to help every student discover their unique vision and progress along their chosen pathway toward a bright future.
At NEGS Armidale, we strive to deliver an educational experience that guides students toward progress, offers diverse pathways for personal growth, and values the importance of community.
Wellbeing is at the heart of our philosophy at NEGS Armidale. With small class sizes, every child is seen and valued, allowing us to focus on building meaningful, respectful relationships.
Our comprehensive wellbeing program is designed to support our students in all aspects of their lives. We prioritise the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of our students to ensure they thrive in a complex and changing world.
Students have the opportunity to form meaningful connections with their teachers and peers, creating a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a sense of belonging and community.
Our robust pastoral care team, including the Wellbeing Coordinator, Year Advisors, Tutors, Health Centre staff, and Boarding staff, work together to deliver a comprehensive program. Through health and fitness programs, we promote physical wellbeing and encourage an active lifestyle.
We work with a dedicated team of health professionals who provide individual support and guidance as required. Through health and fitness programs, we promote physical wellbeing and encourage an active lifestyle. We also collaborate with external resources such as Reachout, Headspace, Blackdog Institute, and the Office of eSafety Commissioner to provide additional support.
Cyber safety is a priority within our wellbeing program. We provide ongoing support and resources on online safety, inviting expert speakers to address students on relevant topics. This ensures they are well-informed and empowered to navigate the digital world safely.
At NEGS Armidale, we are committed to promoting the wellbeing of our students and providing them with the necessary tools and support to succeed and thrive
Distance Education Re-imagined
Nine-year-old Imogen Cadzow starts her day like any other NEGS Junior School student. She puts on her school uniform, grabs her books and her violin for her music lesson and gets ready for a full day of learning. The only difference? Imogen lives on her family’s remote cattle station some 200 kilometres north-east of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
Imogen is the school’s first-ever distance education student, taking part in the innovative program first trialled in 2018 and formally rolled out in 2019. Unlike traditional Distance Education models which typically only have a maximum of 1.5 hours per day of direct contact with peers and teachers, Imogen takes part in a full day of education and activities via video conferencing and Google meetings, even attending assembly and the library through her laptop. She makes friends, learns Mandarin and has to put her hand up to ask a question, just like her primary school peers.
For Imogen’s mum, Bec Cadzow, the program has made an enormous impact. Not only does Imogen get to meet and interact with the cohort of girls she will one day board with at NEGS in senior years, but her daughter can learn independently without the need for full-time parent supervision or a hard-to-find expensive governess. “Imogen has been learning to play the violin via Google meetings with her teacher once a week,” Mrs. Cadzow said. “She has had lessons for only a few months, and already she is doing brilliantly.”
NEGS Online allows students from any location in Australia to participate and interact with teachers and fellow peers, with worksheets and information uploaded through specialised software. Imogen visits NEGS for at least one week a term for NAPLAN and end-of-year activities, as well as participating in camps, swimming, cross country, and athletics carnivals. With 11 places available for Years 3-6, it’s a chance for remote students to learn school etiquette and practice in social situations before they head off to boarding school.
As the first Independent School to offer Distance Education via this model, the program ensures distance is no longer a barrier to quality education. As a rural boarding school, we have wonderful connections with remote families and this program allows us to offer these children the opportunity to experience the quality learning programs that are available at NEGS. As technology opportunities grow for accessible remote communications, we hope to expand this program to more students, right across the country.
NEGS Junior School’s generous student to teacher ratio ensures that our students receive a differentiated program that highlights the learning needs of every child.
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