Principal’s Welcome

I am especially proud that we celebrate the unique potential of each student while instilling the values of being curious, courageous, resilient and inspirational.”

Julie Calder – Principal

Principal-Julie-Calder-2025

Welcome to Selwyn House School. As Principal, it is my privilege to lead a school community that values curiosity, innovation, and excellence in education. Our internationally accredited International Bacculatre (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum and strong sense of community creates a strong foundation for lifelong learning and personal growth.

I am especially proud that we celebrate the unique potential of each student while instilling the values of being curious, courageous, resilient and inspirational. These four values deeply align with the IB learner profile attributes and remain central to everything we do.

At the completion of Year 8, students are not only extremely prepared for the next steps in their education journey but have a strong understanding of how they learn and who are they are as an individual.

At Selwyn House, we celebrate diversity and create an environment where every student feels valued and inspired to succeed. regardless of passion.

I warmly invite you to explore what makes Selwyn House such a special place and look forward to partnering with you on your family’s educational journey.

Julie Calder
Principal

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About Selwyn House School

Selwyn House School is a leading New Zealand Girls’ school for Years 1–8.

Selwyn House School was founded in 1929 and is the only girls only primary school in the South Island Girl’s Primary School offering the International Baccalaureate, Primary Year Programme.