Medbury School in Christchurch, New Zealand is an independent school for boys between Years 0 to 8 (ages 5 to 13).
History
Medbury School was established by the Chennells family after purchasing “Ripsford”, which was a property of two hectares and a large family home in 1923. Beginning with only nine boys cared for by Mr and Mrs Eric Chennells. By 1925 the roll had grown to nearly 50 boys and by the time the Chennells retired in 1955, there were 111 pupils.
As the school continued to grow, so did the development of the facilities, starting with the purchase of an adjoining property of one hectare in 1968, and major building and amenities developments in 1969, 1975, 1987, 1994 and 2003.
Admission
Boys are accepted into Medbury School at any level between the ages of one and eight at the discretion of the Headmaster.
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