BGS Boarding Opens New Facilities

BGS boarders now have access to private, modern rooms in boarding houses rivalling the best in the country.

The reopening of Harlin House this year marked the completion of a significant project that transformed the senior house into a modern home for boys in Years 9 to 12, and turned Griffith House into a specialised junior house for boarders in Years 5 to 8. With the support of donors, including Old Boy Matt McLennan '86 and the P&F Auxiliary, BGS was able to produce a $5 million redevelopment that offers outstanding boarding facilities, reflecting the School’s aspiration to be the best school for boys in Australia.

Harlin and Griffith Houses were designed to provide a private space for each boy, allowing them to thrive as members of the boarding community. Rooms in Harlin House are completely enclosed, and the open-air rooms in Griffith House have privacy doors for age-appropriate care.