Inspiring our next generation of global thinkers: Selwyn House School
At Selwyn House School, principal Julie Calder and staff strongly believe that the early years of education are pivotal in shaping the future.
As a girls-only full primary school (Years 1 – 8), we are committed to providing each student with the support, opportunities, and encouragement needed to excel academically and personally,”
says Julie.
“We foster a culture of curiosity, courage, resilience, and inspiration. These core values empower our students to explore ideas, take risks, and challenge themselves with confidence.
“Curiosity prompts students to ask questions and explore the world. Courage helps them step boldly into new experiences. Resilience enables them to recover from setbacks with determination. Inspiration allows them to motivate one another and see possibilities within themselves and the world.
“At Selwyn House, our focus on these values ensures that students don’t just thrive today, they change tomorrow.
Small classes, personalised learning and leadership opportunities ensure every student gains a sense of purpose, says Julie.
“Our wellbeing programme instils the importance of self-worth and emotional strength, skills that are developed at Selwyn House and will be carried for life.
“The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum promotes inquiry, creativity, and reflection and we believe this is the best curriculum in order to achieve our mission and vision. Each year of learning builds seamlessly upon the next, this scaffolded approach, with our understanding of student agency is how students discover passions, strengths and aspirations.
Selwyn House School curriculum and specialist departments include Mechatronics, Music, Robotics, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science, Spanish, Sports, Technology and Visual Arts, ensuring students are academically prepared, creative, and adaptable. “We cultivate empathy, problem-solving, and leadership, attributes that ensure our students are prepared to succeed in secondary school and well beyond.”
To learn more, contact enrolments@selhouse.school.nz. Spaces are limited for 2026, and prospective families are encouraged to register their interest today.
An IB education?
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global curriculum framework. The ‘Learner Profile’ is at the heart of what the IB stands for, and represents the values and attributes that IB students will develop.
IB learners strive to be:
