Churchie Boarding Years 7 to 12
Churchie Boarding Churchie’s Boarding House is located on the school campus in the inner-city suburb of East Brisbane. Boarding has been an integral part of the Churchie community since the School settled in East Brisbane in 1918. Churchie’s seven-day-a-week boarding philosophy provides a place for boarders to thrive. The School enjoys the support that parents provide, many of whom have been with Churchie for generations.
Boarding at Churchie is for students enrolled in Years 7 to 12. Boarding students come from across Australian metropolitan and rural areas and overseas destinations including Hong Kong, Singapore and Papua New Guinea.
At Churchie we seek to establish a strong partnership with you to develop your sons into outstanding young men who will lead and serve their communities.
Churchie Boarding offers students very secure and comfortable accommodation in our two main, air-conditioned boarding houses, Gerald and Goodwin. Boarders are cared for by friendly, supportive and experienced staff including a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster, a Resident Housemother and Resident Supervisor. This key team of four colleagues form the pastoral care team for each house and they get to know and understand the boys very well.
The aims of the Churchie Boarding community are to: > provide a happy, secure and challenging environment for each boy so that he may thrive as an individual to achieve his potential > ensure that each boy engages with his academic responsibilities with vigour and commitment > provide each boy with support to grow spiritually, academically, personally and through the service he can provide to the wider community beyond the School
Our boarding staff encourage and arrange opportunities for boarders to experience the many and varied cultural activities in and around Brisbane. Visits and excursions to the cultural complex, theatres, cinemas, sporting events and theme parks all feature in a vibrant recreational and cultural program.
> encourage each boy to broaden his horizons and realise the possibilities open to him in the global community
Our professional chefs provide a varied, plentiful and healthy menu for our growing boys. Our dining room takes care to cater for any special dietary requirements.
> develop leadership, resilience and self-reliance skills and awareness of the need to be responsible for himself and others.
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Churchie Boarding Churchie’s Boarding House is located on the school campus in the inner-city suburb of East Brisbane. Boarding has been an integral part of the Churchie community since the School settled in East Brisbane in 1918. Churchie’s seven-day-a-week boarding philosophy provides a place for boarders to thrive. The School enjoys the support that parents provide, many of whom have been with Churchie for generations.
Boarding at Churchie is for students enrolled in Years 7 to 12. Boarding students come from across Australian metropolitan and rural areas and overseas destinations including Hong Kong, Singapore and Papua New Guinea.
At Churchie we seek to establish a strong partnership with you to develop your sons into outstanding young men who will lead and serve their communities.
Churchie Boarding offers students very secure and comfortable accommodation in our two main, air-conditioned boarding houses, Gerald and Goodwin. Boarders are cared for by friendly, supportive and experienced staff including a Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster, a Resident Housemother and Resident Supervisor. This key team of four colleagues form the pastoral care team for each house and they get to know and understand the boys very well.
The aims of the Churchie Boarding community are to: > provide a happy, secure and challenging environment for each boy so that he may thrive as an individual to achieve his potential > ensure that each boy engages with his academic responsibilities with vigour and commitment > provide each boy with support to grow spiritually, academically, personally and through the service he can provide to the wider community beyond the School
Our boarding staff encourage and arrange opportunities for boarders to experience the many and varied cultural activities in and around Brisbane. Visits and excursions to the cultural complex, theatres, cinemas, sporting events and theme parks all feature in a vibrant recreational and cultural program.
> encourage each boy to broaden his horizons and realise the possibilities open to him in the global community
Our professional chefs provide a varied, plentiful and healthy menu for our growing boys. Our dining room takes care to cater for any special dietary requirements.
> develop leadership, resilience and self-reliance skills and awareness of the need to be responsible for himself and others.
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Boarding Programs Academic success is the focus of boarding life at Churchie. Every boarder is expected to be a scholar and apply himself wholeheartedly to his academic responsibilities. Our qualified resident staff instil in the boys effective study habits and a sense of self-discipline. > Homework is supervised six nights per week with access to the School Library, study resources and select academic staff at each session. > Years 7, 8 and 9 boarders experience a program to enhance their study skills. This includes developing time management skills, effective reading, researching and concept mapping. > Academic support, study and revision routines are tailored to individual year groups. > The Housemaster and Assistant Housemaster are the first point of contact for parents’ enquiries and concerns. These key staff are available daily to provide academic counselling, mentoring and to assist with goal-setting and time management.
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Churchie Boarding’s co-curricular program is diverse and accesses many respected national programs such as The Duke of Edinburgh program and the Australian Army Cadets. Physical activities feature prominently with boarders participating in GPS sport each term. The School offers programs in eleven GPS sports and activities including Chess and Debating. These are complemented by extensive music and drama programs. A significant focus of our residential community is weekend recreation. Activities include fishing, surf lifesaving, ten pin bowling, fun runs and visits to the cultural centre, cinemas and theatres. Students also have regular access to The Brisbane Cricket Ground (the Gabba) and Suncorp Stadium for Super 15, cricket, AFL and other international fixtures.
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Boarding Programs Academic success is the focus of boarding life at Churchie. Every boarder is expected to be a scholar and apply himself wholeheartedly to his academic responsibilities. Our qualified resident staff instil in the boys effective study habits and a sense of self-discipline. > Homework is supervised six nights per week with access to the School Library, study resources and select academic staff at each session. > Years 7, 8 and 9 boarders experience a program to enhance their study skills. This includes developing time management skills, effective reading, researching and concept mapping. > Academic support, study and revision routines are tailored to individual year groups. > The Housemaster and Assistant Housemaster are the first point of contact for parents’ enquiries and concerns. These key staff are available daily to provide academic counselling, mentoring and to assist with goal-setting and time management.
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Churchie Boarding’s co-curricular program is diverse and accesses many respected national programs such as The Duke of Edinburgh program and the Australian Army Cadets. Physical activities feature prominently with boarders participating in GPS sport each term. The School offers programs in eleven GPS sports and activities including Chess and Debating. These are complemented by extensive music and drama programs. A significant focus of our residential community is weekend recreation. Activities include fishing, surf lifesaving, ten pin bowling, fun runs and visits to the cultural centre, cinemas and theatres. Students also have regular access to The Brisbane Cricket Ground (the Gabba) and Suncorp Stadium for Super 15, cricket, AFL and other international fixtures.
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Spiritual Awareness, Service and Leadership At Churchie, the route to leadership is defined through service and servant leadership. As an Anglican school we demonstrate our love for God by a life of service to others. In the Boarding School community service is emphasised. As a community, all students participate in the annual Boarders’ half-marathon to raise funds for the Little Miracles program at the Mater Hospital. Other service activities include Meals on Wheels, Australian Red Cross and The Salvation Army to name a few. Chapel is an important part of our weekly routine and boarders participate with prayer, singing and engaging in services. In keeping with the Anglican tradition, services are inclusive, engaging and celebrate student participation. Holy Communion is regularly offered as
well as opportunities for quiet reflection and prayer. Observance of the Seasonal Liturgy (e.g. Pancake Tuesday) is also a feature of worship life in boarding. The School Chaplains are present and available to support members of Churchie’s boarding community. At Churchie the route to leadership is defined through service and servant leadership. Appropriate role modelling in a boarding community is important and valued. The position of House Prefect exists within the School only in the boarding houses. This is to recognise senior boarders for their essential role in assisting and maintaining routines and meeting the boarding community’s expectations.
Boarding Facilities The School’s modern, purpose-built, air-conditioned dormitories are conducive to academic study. They offer greater privacy, wireless internet access in each cubicle and increased storage space to enable a clutter-free environment.
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Individual rooms are provided to boarders from Years 10 to 12. Although high levels of privacy are provided, our emphasis on community living, participation and respect for each other is reinforced daily.
The self-service dining hall is spacious and contemporary and offers a variety of nutritious meals ranging from hot breakfasts to various cuisines based on theme nights.
As a community, we dine together at breakfast, morning tea, lunch and dinner. Meal times at the boarding house combine a family atmosphere with an emphasis on appropriate social behaviour.
Explore the School’s world-class facilities through the online tour at www.churchie.com.au or book a personalised tour of the campus.
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Spiritual Awareness, Service and Leadership At Churchie, the route to leadership is defined through service and servant leadership. As an Anglican school we demonstrate our love for God by a life of service to others. In the Boarding School community service is emphasised. As a community, all students participate in the annual Boarders’ half-marathon to raise funds for the Little Miracles program at the Mater Hospital. Other service activities include Meals on Wheels, Australian Red Cross and The Salvation Army to name a few. Chapel is an important part of our weekly routine and boarders participate with prayer, singing and engaging in services. In keeping with the Anglican tradition, services are inclusive, engaging and celebrate student participation. Holy Communion is regularly offered as
well as opportunities for quiet reflection and prayer. Observance of the Seasonal Liturgy (e.g. Pancake Tuesday) is also a feature of worship life in boarding. The School Chaplains are present and available to support members of Churchie’s boarding community. At Churchie the route to leadership is defined through service and servant leadership. Appropriate role modelling in a boarding community is important and valued. The position of House Prefect exists within the School only in the boarding houses. This is to recognise senior boarders for their essential role in assisting and maintaining routines and meeting the boarding community’s expectations.
Boarding Facilities The School’s modern, purpose-built, air-conditioned dormitories are conducive to academic study. They offer greater privacy, wireless internet access in each cubicle and increased storage space to enable a clutter-free environment.
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Individual rooms are provided to boarders from Years 10 to 12. Although high levels of privacy are provided, our emphasis on community living, participation and respect for each other is reinforced daily.
The self-service dining hall is spacious and contemporary and offers a variety of nutritious meals ranging from hot breakfasts to various cuisines based on theme nights.
As a community, we dine together at breakfast, morning tea, lunch and dinner. Meal times at the boarding house combine a family atmosphere with an emphasis on appropriate social behaviour.
Explore the School’s world-class facilities through the online tour at www.churchie.com.au or book a personalised tour of the campus.
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www.churchie.com.au Oaklands Parade East Brisbane QLD Australia 4169 phone 61 7 3896 2200 fax 61 7 3891 5976 info@churchie.com.au