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Life as a boarder: Molly Greaves
Life as a boarder: Molly Greaves
Molly Greaves - Year 12 boarder
Why did your parents decide to send you to Penrhos?
Perth holds many more opportunities than my hometown of Dunsborough. In discovering the location of Penrhos College and all the facilities on offer, we knew it was the place to be.
I’ve always been determined to improve and develop my hockey skills - we knew I needed to go to Perth for this, and we could see Penrhos College would be the perfect place to help support me. It had a great reputation in the boarding community so, when I had the opportunity to attend, I took it!
How did you feel when you first came to Penrhos?
When I first arrived, I could tell straight away how comfortable the girls were just being themselves.
It was clear the teachers were all extremely supportive and caring towards the students, so I felt immediately secure and very excited to experience everything Penrhos had to offer.
What did you find most challenging or difficult in your first few weeks?
As I only joined Penrhos in Year 11, I was not only dealing with the big move to Perth and into the Boarding House, but also with the huge jump into ATAR.
It was challenging to experience such significant changes all at once, but the exceptional support of the College staff and boarding community helped me through it.
How often do you travel home to spend time with your family?
Originally, when I started at Penrhos College, I planned to travel home every weekend - it’s only a three-hour trip, so that would have been possible. However, I quickly found my weekends packed with so many activities and sports that I didn’t want to miss out!
These days, I go home for holidays and mid-term breaks to see my family and my friends from down south.
Does your family come to visit you here at the Boarding House?
Always! My mum and dad make the trip up every fortnight to see me and watch my hockey games.
As I only see them once a fortnight, our time together is always very special, and I really enjoy their visits. I also love returning home in the breaks and getting to spend quality time with them.
What are the benefits of being a boarding student at Penrhos?
The boarders are very much connected as their own special group. Whether it’s sitting together in the Margaret Way Courtyard or at designated tables at College events, you always know there will be a spot for you.
What has your highlight been while boarding at Penrhos?
I was always assured that if I chose to make the Boarding House my second home, I’d meet some of the most amazing friends.
This was true, but it’s a lot more than that. We have gone through so much together – I feel the relationships I’ve built are not just friendships, but a sisterhood!
