Ellesmere College is a friendly, family-focused school, with a caring, inclusive culture. Our aim is to have engaged students who are enabled to excel.Central to this endeavour is the strong learning partnership we enjoy between students, parents, Whanau and staff. We have great support from our community which is one that we are proud to be part of.Learning innovation at the College is strengthened by our core of strong traditional values: respect, integrity, success and empathy. These qualities support high academic achievement and promote personal excellence. Our courses develop the skills required by our community, local, national and international, and give our students the foundation for future success in this rapidly changing world.Thirty kilometres from Christchurch, we benefit from easy access to urban facilities and from the community strengths of our rural environment. We have close links with primary and tertiary organisations, allowing positive transitions through all stages of education. Our facilities are an integral part of community life.