SCHOOL

To prepare for boarding life, it is recommended that students acquire the following skills before they arrive:

• ability to make her own bed

• ability to care for and organise her own belongings

• ability to maintain a tidy room

• willingness to socialise and mix with others

• ability and willingness to hold a conversation with someone new

• ability to use an iron and wash and dry clothes.

• ability to self-entertain

Boarding Arrangements

PLC Sydney provides full and weekly boarding. Full boarding is the most common arrangement but a number of local students enjoy the option of weekly boarding.

Weekly boarders are local students who return home every weekend. Weekly boarders are to return either Sunday evening by 8.30 pm or Monday morning by 8.00 am. Weekly boarders are expected to be residing in the Boarding House from Monday to Friday, not requesting leave through the week.

Temporary boarding is only available when there is a vacant bed in specified year groups.

Boarding House Staff

The Boarding House is supervised by a dedicated team of staff who are committed to delivering best practice residential care around the clock.

WELL-BEING

The boarders are cared for by a dedicated team of staff and liaise closely with the Heads of Year, College Chaplains, School Counsellors and College Nurse, who all have a vital role in the Boarding House community. Students may speak to any staff member about any concern.

BOARDERS’ COMMITTEE

The Boarders’ Committee is made up of an elected representative from each year group along with the Boarders’ Captain and a Boarders’ Prefect. They meet fortnightly with the Senior Supervisor and discuss ideas and issues relevant to community living.

The two staff members on duty are contactable from 7.00 am to 11.00 pm weekdays and from 8.00 am to 11.00 pm weekends.

All boarders are free to make an appointment directly with the Counsellors at their discretion. All new boarders are required to attend one meeting with the Counsellor within the first term of arrival.

Boarders are urged to discuss any ideas they may have with their elected representative.

The Boarders’ Captain and Prefects are elected by the student body. In this role the student holds an important position on the Prefect Body of the College.