Students from Grafton Find a Home at St John’s

It was through the initial introduction by Mr Paul Paulson, Director of Indigenous Education at the Anglican Schools Commission that our five students from Grafton, NSW were able to join the St John’s community.

From the city of Grafton in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, the students were keen to relocate to an Anglican school where their cultural identity could be supported and celebrated. St John’s was a natural fit. Not only would they be the beneficiaries of the educational experience that the College could provide, but the students of St John’s would benefit from what they would bring to the school community.

Marliiya and Laqueesha Laurie, two sisters from the group, share a little of their experiences and insights on adjusting to life as Home Boarding students at St John’s.