Our Co-educational

Guildford FOUNDED 1896 Family is at the heart of our boarding community.

2 Welcome from the Head of Boarding

Since the School’s foundation in With the introduction of co-education 1896, Guildford Grammar School to boarding at Guildford Grammar has established a proud tradition of School in 2020, we are excited to see boarding. We aim to provide a home our community grow. Co-educational away from home for our boarders from boarding provides families with a unique regional , the nation opportunity for siblings to experience and overseas. We focus on providing boarding together, affording families both exceptional education in an inclusive flexibility and convenience. environment, inspiring our students to form strong relationships and We are known for our extensive pastoral establish lifelong values during their care program, where every child is known time in boarding. and cared for. Our approachable and friendly team create a happy and sociable Family is at the heart of our boarding home where all boarders enjoy a sense community. My family and I have been of belonging and purpose. The boarding involved with this wonderful school for house is not just a place to live during term many years and over this time we have time, it is a place for children to grow. developed lasting friendships with staff and students alike. It is without a doubt, As one of Western Australia’s oldest the people of this community who make independent schools, Guildford Grammar Guildford Grammar School such a warm School has a proud heritage of providing and positive place. A natural extension an outstanding education. I look forward to of the home, the boarding house is a meeting you and your family, and welcome community rich in culture where boarders you to join our family here at Guildford can pursue personal excellence within a Grammar School. welcoming environment. Matthew Weston Head of Boarding

3 The benefits of co-educational boarding

There are many benefits to boarding that can have a lasting impact on a child’s education journey. We understand the main consideration for families is to provide their children with greater opportunities.

The benefits: • Through shared experiences • Boarding provides a unique boarders have the opportunity to opportunity for children to learn to form friendships and connections be caring, independent, resilient, that can last a lifetime. thoughtful and respectful of others. • A co-educational boarding house • The chance for an outstanding allows brothers and sisters to education, rich in academic and remain close, living under one roof co-curricular opportunities. as they would at home. Having the • The ability to cultivate support of a sibling whilst living independence. Boarders learn in boarding can be extremely very quickly how to develop beneficial for young boys and girls. independent living skills. But more • Co-educational boarding provides than this, they learn how to be an environment where girls independent learners – a critical and boys can develop healthy, skill for life in the modern world. respectful relationships with • Boarders have the opportunity to one another. Through these exercise leadership and collaborate relationships, they can gain a together harmoniously. wider perspective on everyday, • They learn the importance of real world issues. cooperation and responsibility. • Developing social and emotional Boarders have the chance to skills is just as important as develop courtesy, consideration acquiring academic skills. Boarding and respect for others. in a co-educational context • Boarders appreciate cultural allows boarders to develop these diversity and benefit from living important skills, and recognise amongst young people from a the differences and similarities range of different backgrounds. between genders.

What to expect With over 120 years of experience behind family relationship. us, we have developed the philosophy, • A comfortable and inclusive living customs and principles that ensure the environment that welcomes all. personal development of our boarding • Academic support to ensure the students. At Guildford Grammar School academic needs of every boarder you can expect: are met. • A dedicated network of support staff • A vibrant and extensive co-curricular who live and work alongside our and recreational program that boarders to create an extended enhances the social and physical wellbeing of boarding students.

4 Developing social and emotional skills is just as important as acquiring academic skills.

5 Boarding philosophy

Our purpose Our principles Inspiring students to achieve personal Boarding has been part of the fabric excellence and to be outstanding citizens of Guildford Grammar School since who work to create a just, loving and the School’s foundation in 1896. Our peaceful society. boarding program is based on the following principles: Boarding mission • Boarding can only be based on open, To provide a home away from home, honest and trusting relationships and giving our boarders the opportunity of a mutual respect for the individual. first class education while building strong • The full realisation of the potential relationships and learning lifelong values. of each boarder includes emotional, intellectual, moral, social, spiritual and physical development of the individual. • Every boarder and member of staff has Our values the right to work, relax, play and rest • Excellence – being the best we free from harassment or bullying of any can be form. Every boarder has the right to • Respect – showing appreciation develop their intellectual and academic and consideration for those endeavours in an environment around us that is positive, encouraging and in • Integrity – sticking to moral and surroundings that are favourable to ethical principles even when learning. others are not looking • Staff and boarders respect each others • Spirituality – searching for right to privacy. meaning in our lives which • The communication and living of transcends the body and mind values is vital to the greater good of the • Teamwork – working boarding community. cooperatively to achieve our • Opportunities are extended to all common goals students regardless of culture, religion, • Compassion – showing ethnicity and background. sympathy and empathy for others • The opportunity to serve others is embraced through leadership. It is observed in boarders who genuinely take an interest in other members of the boarding community, are positive role models, approachable and who earn the respect of the community without privilege or favour. • Boarding is an important partnership between the School, boarders and parents, all working together for the best outcomes.

6 We aim to provide a home away from home for our boarders.

7 Boarders feel at home among the rural setting of our spacious campus.

8 Our environment

Set on almost 100 hectares of undulating activities. Boarders can visit the local land and just 15 kilometres from the shops and cafes in Guildford, explore the CBD, Guildford Grammar School is ideally surrounding area and play sport locally. positioned to offer boarding students a Senior boarders can travel into the city smooth transition to life in the city. on weekends, visit the beach or attend sporting or music events. Boarders feel at home among the rural setting of our spacious campus. Our As well as the physical space, the grounds on the banks of the Swan boarding house provides a warm, inclusive River offer plenty of green space and and positive living environment for our vast bushland expanses for students students. It is a community rich in culture to explore, be creative and be active. and a natural extension of the home. Boarders can experience familiar outdoor activites and hobbies that naturally reflect their home environment such as bike Our boarders benefit from: riding, sport and fishing. • Open green spaces • Rural setting Our enviable location and scale of • Freedom and independence land afford a sense of freedom and • Space to explore and be active independence within the safe parameters • City living of our school grounds. Students also • Warm, inclusive environment enjoy all the benefits of city living, with • Positive relationships easy access to both Perth city and • Outstanding education Guildford village, providing students with • Proud boarding tradition plenty of opportunities to experience an array of recreational and educational

Our boarding family

The boarding house is a natural We are fortunate to have a strong and extension of the home, where a whole supportive pastoral care network that team of dedicated and caring people includes: see to the academic, emotional and • Head of Boarding social needs of our boarders. Many of our • House Mothers staff live on campus, creating a village • Duty Masters atmosphere that celebrates family. We • Year Coordinators are colleagues, neighbours, friends and • Tutors mentors who share a common purpose. • Medical and health professionals • School psychologists At Guildford Grammar School, every • Academic professionals member of our community has a • Spritual guidance responsibility to ensure the health and • Mentoring wellbeing of our students. • Peer support • Learning support

9 Our boarding home

We are excited to enter the next phase of Relax boarding at Guildford Grammar School Boarders benefit from an abundance of with new, state-of-the art co-educational both outdoor and indoor recreational facilities just around the corner; spaces. Our spacious campus offers construction of the new boarding house many opportunities for outdoor pursuits. will commence in 2019. Within the boarding house, boarders can unwind in common spaces equipped Boys and girls will be housed in separate with recreational equipment including wings with co-educational common pool tables, table tennis tables, gaming spaces for socialisation and recreation. consoles, televisions, reading material and Students will also benefit from gender board games. Students also have access specific common spaces for those to computers and internet resources. occasions when boarders would prefer quiet time alone. Interim arrangements Study will be in place for female boarders Homework and study is an important joining the School in 2020 prior to the new part of the daily routine for boarders. facilities being completed in 2021. Please We aim to provide an environment that contact our Registrar to discuss these allows boarders to work unhindered arrangements in detail. and uninterrupted, and promotes the development of positive study habits. Sleep All boarders benefit from dedicated, Rooms are equipped with a bed, storage supervised study time that is designed space, shelving, wardrobe, desk, chair and to complement independent learning a pin-up space. The new boarding house practises. Tutors and mentors are available will accommodate boarders in quad, to assist boarders with academic support. double and single rooms. Years 7 and 8: Four to a room Health Years 9 and 10: Double room For boarders who are unwell, the School Years 11 and 12: Single room has a dedicated Medical Centre staffed by qualified nurses and a School Doctor Eat who attends twice a week. If a boarder is Our chefs and in-house catering team sick for an extended period, arrangements provide an exceptional range of food for our will be made with families for boarders boarders, with healthy options, full salad to rest and recuperate at home or with a bars and hot options available at every meal. nominated guardian. All boarders dine together in the School Dining Hall, a grand space rich in history and Spirituality located at the centre of the School. Our new We are a school in the Anglican tradition. boarding facility will include kitchenettes The Chapel of St Mary and St George has throughout to support our boarders in been a part of life at Guildford Grammar developing their culinary skills. School since 1914. A weekly Eurcharist is held on Sunday evenings, with boarders expected to attend. Many boarders take on leadership roles in the services and families are welcome to join. The services provide a wonderful opportunity for prayer, mindfulness and to be quiet in the presence of God.

10 We are excited to enter the next phase of boarding at Guildford Grammar School …

11 12 Co-educational boarding

Guildford Grammar School has a proud Strong community and family connection history in boarding stemming back to its lie at the heart of boarding at Guildford Foundation in the late 1800s, when girls Grammar School and we are excited and boys resided at Woodbridge House. that from the beginning of 2020 we will A key factor in our decision to extend enable brothers and sisters to live and co-education into the Senior School was be educated together. One school, one the opportunity to provide exceptional pick-up and drop off and one schedule quality co-educational boarding for of school events will no doubt be an families in Perth. advantage for families and further strengthen this connection.

Boarding facilities

We have recently released the designs of • Year 7 and 8 students roomed in groups our new world-class, state-of-the-art co- of 4 with two shared ensuites educational boarding development - the • Year 9 and 10 students in rooms of 2 plans have been submitted for approval with shared ensuite for the new facility to be ready by the • Year 11 and 12 students in their own beginning of 2021. room with ensuite

The development includes separate, The development incorporates flexible secure living areas for girls and boys, meeting rooms and lounges, study with both single sex and co-educational spaces, media lounges, kitchen facilities, social lounges. The new facility has been a parent lounge, office spaces, staff designed to accommodate approximately accommodation and medical facilities. The 200 boarders. proposed location of the development on the northern side of Terrace Rd provides Following consultation and to best additional security and stunning views meet student needs at various ages, the across the Swan River flats looking out decision was made to have: over our 100 hectare campus to the river.

Our plans for 2020

For 2020, female boarders will be Boarding at Guildford Grammar School accommodated downstairs in the builds relationships for life and will give current Junior Hall of residence in their your daughters and sons an incredible and own separate secure wing along with a life-changing educational experience. female staff member. This will enable them to be fully integrated into the life of the boarding community prior to the completion of the new development.

13 Being part of Guildford is like being part of a family. The moment I walk back into the boarding house it feels like I am at home again. It’s part of me now. It’s part of who I am.

14 A day in the life of a boarder

"The first time I got out of the car at Guildford, I thought this is where I belong. JUNIOR HALL

I feel really lucky to be part of a school that 6.45am Wake up has a lot of history and traditions. Being at Jobs Guildford has completely opened my eyes to a whole new world that I never would have been 7.15am Roll call exposed to. There’s so many things to do at Breakfast Guildford. I love everything about boarding. 7.45am Move to day house Being part of Guildford is like being part of 8.10am School a family. The moment I walk back into the Boarding House it feels like I am at home 3.30pm Sport training or again. It’s part of me now. It’s part of who local leave I am" Barclay, Year 9 boarder 5.15pm Quiet time

Morning routine 5.45pm Dinner In the junior hall we wake at 6.45am and 6.30pm Prep do our jobs until breakfast. After breakfast and roll call we move to the day house to 8.00pm Supper prepare for the school day. 8.15pm Free time Day routine 9.00pm Bed We’re in school from 8.10am to 3.30pm. There are so many things to do at Guildford. I love subjects like metal work because they’re really hands on. I try to SENIOR HALL make the most of every opportunity that comes my way. 7.00am Wake up 7.30am Breakfast Afternoon routine After school we generally go to sport 8.00am Move to day house training or bike or walk into Guildford with 8.10am School our friends to relax and have some fun. 3.30pm Sport training or Evening routine local leave After dinner in the Dining Hall at 5.45pm, 5.15pm Quiet time we have dedicated time for homework and study called Prep. There’s so much 5.45pm Dinner help in the boarding house. There’s always 6.30pm Prep somebody around to help, it’s a pretty big advantage. We spend an hour and half 8.30pm Supper studying before supper and then have some free time. 8.45pm Free time 9.30pm Bed or further study 10.30pm Lights out

15 There is plenty of space for our boarders to explore, be free and have fun.

16 Recreational activities

Our spacious campus on the leafy banks of the Swan River is ideal for sport and CO-CURRICULAR recreation. There is plenty of space for our boarders to explore, be free and Art have fun. Cadets In addition to the School’s comprehensive Camps and Tours co-curricular program, our boarders enjoy an extensive recreation program that is Chess aimed at providing a full and rich boarding Contemporary Dance experience. Recreational activity is critical to ensure our boarders enjoy a healthy Cooking balance of leisure and study time. Debating The School has a dedicated Boarding DJing Recreation Officer who develops a Drama program of activities designed to appeal to a wide range of interests and pursuits. Duke of Edinburgh Award Activities can include ice-skating, trips Electrical Vehicle Challenge to theme parks and cinemas, socials, shopping excursions, water-based Fencing activities, indoor sports and events with other schools. Jazz and Funk Mock Trials Within the school campus boarders can also play sport, swim, go fishing, ride bikes Music or exercise around our expansive grounds. Pedal Prix

Students can also play or listen to music. Philosothon Our music program is the most vibrant and Public Speaking varied in the State, with 23 Senior School music ensembles. Tuition is available on a Singing large selection of musical instruments. Sport United Nations World Scholars Cup

17 Take three steps forward

ENQUIRE Submit an enquiry so that we can stay in touch with you.

Website: www.ggs.wa.edu.au Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9377 9247

TOUR Join us for a tour of the School.

Book your tour via: Website: www.ggs.wa.edu.au Email: [email protected]

We hold four tours each year, one in each term. Or you can request a private tour, depending on available times.

APPLY Lodge an application for enrolment.

Download an application for enrolment from: www.ggs.wa.edu.au/enrolment

Your family will be invited to attend an interview once your application has been processed - interviews are scheduled two years prior to entry. We look forward to seeing you there!

18 The boarding house is not just a place to live during term time, it is a place for children to grow.

19 Guildford Grammar School FOUNDED 1896

11 Terrace Rd, Guildford WA 6935 www.ggs.wa.edu.au

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