Type: Day Boarding Boys
Years: 1 to 8
Roll: 320
Headmaster: Mr Peter Kay MA (Hons), Dip Ed
Controlling authority: Medbury School Trust Board
Chair: Mr Harry McLernon

Tel: 03 351 6169
Fax: 03 351 6563
Email: office@medbury.school.nz
Web: www.medbury.school.nz

Address:
109 Clyde Road, Fendalton, Christchurch 8041
PO Box 29 006, Christchurch 8540

Foundation

Medbury School was established in 1923 by the Chennells family at "Ripsford", a property of two hectares and a large family home.  From the beginning Medbury was a family school, initially with nine boys, cared for by Mr and Mrs Eric Chennells.

After their retirement in 1955, the School Trust Board was formed and a policy of carefully controlled expansion has been maintained.  Today, the school, extending well beyond the original two hectares, features modern facilities and maintains Medbury's traditional values and strong spirit.

The Vision

To offer a challenging, enjoyable and quality learning environment for the "vital years" combining traditional values and modern technologies.

The School

Medbury specialises in boys' education.  Boys need and like structure and order.  They need to belong, and flourish when they are confident in their environment and comfortable with their peers.  We believe it is essential to establish a good work ethic.  Boys are expected to write neatly, set out their work carefully, keep a diary and organise their homework, and be able to listen and articulate their thoughts.  Medbury focuses on the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy.

Medbury believe that "a boy with values is a boy set for life".  The school motto, "Play the Game" is an important feature of Medbury daily life.  It sets the standard for all behaviour and attitude, whether in class, on the playing field, in social interaction and beyond the school gates.

The Medbury Family is made up of several organisations which work together for the benefit and development of the School and its boys.  These include the Trust Board, The Foundation, The Parents' Association and the Old Boys' Association.

The Curriculum

Medbury continues to have a strong academic reputation.  From Reception to Year 4 the foundations are laid for a broad and balanced education.  Medbury offers a stimulating and caring environment, catering for each boy's physical, mental and spiritual needs.  Specialist teaching is available at all levels in particular areas.  As boys move into Years 5 and 6 they continue with the strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy.  In the Senior School there is more specialist teaching, and the Year 8 boys take part in a Leadership Programme to further prepare the boys for the next stage in their lives.

Sporting and Cultural Activities

Medbury has a fine sporting reputation and sport is an integral part of Medbury life.  The boys are encouraged to play sport at a level where they can compete and enjoy.  The school fields a wide range of sports teams, traditional and modern, including our own teams for Saturday competition.  We recognise promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship, and this reflects the ethos of "Play the Game".

The performing arts are a thriving part of life at Medbury School.  Boys have the opportunity to express their creative and cultural talents.  They can learn and enjoy a wide range of musical instruments, be involved in choirs and orchestras, and perform in drama productions and speech competitions.

Medbury boys' art work features around the school, in art exhibitions and competitions.

Pastoral Care

Medbury has a long-standing association with the Parish of Fendalton at St Barnabas Church.  We aim to nurture spiritual growth.  The school's house system fosters the spirit of competition and allegiance, encourages older boys to assist and act as role models for the younger boys, and gives each boy a responsibility to the other members of his House.  This system teaches empathy and compassion.  Teachers are available to listen, to understand, and to support.

Scholarship and Bursaries:

Two academic scholarships are available to enter Year 6

One music scholarship is available to enter Year 7.

2009 Fees (GST inclusive, per term)

Tuition:

Years 1 and 2 $2531.25

Years 3 and 4 $2818.13

Years 5 and 6 $3031.88

Years 7 and 8 $3133.13

Boarding fees
$2597.40

Casual boarding (per night)
$67.50

International students/Foreign fee paying students tuition
(GST inclusive, per annum)
Years 1 and 2 $18,225.00
Years 3 and 4 $19,372.52
Years 5 and 6 $20,227.52
Years 7 and 8 $20,632.52
Boarding $10,389.60

Please note:  Fees for the year must be paid in full and an "office in place" will only be issued when the total year's fees have been paid.

Payment of accounts
1  Fees are payable on receipt of the statement/tax invoice for each term and the preferred method of payment is by direct debit through the banking system.
2  Payment of accounts by direct debit through the banking system is compulsory for new parents unless there are exceptional circumstances while payment methods used previously for boys already at the school may continue to be used.

Overdue accounts
The school is not in a position to provide credit and the Trust Board policy in respect of overdue accounts is as follows:
-  Fees are considered to be overdue if the account is not paid by the due state shown on the statement.
-  Where fees have not been paid within a specified period advised in writing, the Trust Board may require the boy to be withdrawn from the school.
-  If fees for the previous school year have not been paid by the commencement of the next school year, the boy concerned will not be permitted to commence Term 1 of the new school year.
-  Fees that are not paid by the due date will incur a late payment penalty fee of 5%.
-  Interest at the ASB Bank Limited current bank overdraft rate may be charged on overdue accounts from the date the payment is due until the fees are paid.