Boarding Residences

Boys in Years 7 and 8 occupy Burke Residence, which has two heads of residence. Within the house, which has Wi-Fi and air-conditioning, there are recreational and TV areas and a kitchenette. Each boy has his own space containing a bed, desk and wardrobe and a shelf to display photos and keepsakes from home. Heads of residence are responsible for boarders' wellbeing and support, and liaise closely with parents, teachers and wellness-centre staff. They are helped by part-time supervisors, which gives students access to a variety of adults to support them. Heads of residence are the first point of contact for boarders’ parents.

Boys in Years 9 to 11 live in Ambrose Residence which, like the other houses, is marked by a strong family spirit with a sense of fun and purpose. The head of residence is responsible for students’ wellbeing and support. He liaises closely with teachers, wellness-centre staff and parents, and is their first point of contact. The head of residence is helped by supervisors, which gives the boys access to a variety of adults to support them. In Ambrose, which has Wi-Fi and air conditioning, there is also a kitchenette and recreational and TV areas. Each student has his own space containing a bed, desk and wardrobe and a bench to display photos and keepsakes from home.

Boys in Years 12 enjoy having their own rooms within the double-storey Francoise Residence. Each contains a bed, desk and wardrobe and a place to display photos, trophies and keepsakes from home. The residence has Wi-Fi, is fully air-conditioned and has a kitchenette, TV and recreational areas. The Francoise head of residence, like his counterparts, works tirelessly to create a family spirit, so that students feel welcomed and valued. He liaises closely with teachers, wellness-centre staff and parents and is the first point of contact. Supervisors work as a team with the head of residence to support the boys of Francoise.

Girls view the Chavoin & Geaney Residences as their home away from home. It is comfortable and welcoming, with each girl having her own bed, desk and wardrobe and a shelf to display photos, trophies and mementos from home. The residence has Wi-Fi and is fully air-conditioned with a kitchenette, TV and recreational areas. Our head of residence is warm and caring, helping to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. She liaises closely with teachers, wellness-centre staff and parents, and is their first point of contact. She is helped by supervisors, which gives the girls access to a variety of adults to support them.