Term 1

New boarders arrive between 2:30pm and 3:30pm and continuing boarders are to return by 5:00pm. All families are invited to afternoon tea in the Boarders' Dining Room at 3:30pm.

Terms 2, 3 and 4

All boarders return by 9:00pm. A buffet dinner is served from 5:30 – 7:30pm.

Arrangements for the Conclusion of Term

In Term 2 and Term 4 the School Term ends at 12:30pm. In Term 1 and Term 3 the School Term ends at 3:20pm. Boarders may make arrangements to travel home or be collected as soon as School is finished. Boarders are not permitted to leave before the School Term is completed.

All boarders must complete a form stating the times of departure and return, as well as a contact number and address for the holiday period. Requests from parents for extraordinary leave are to be put in writing and directed to the Director of Students: Senior School or Director of Students: Middle School who will issue a signed consent form if the leave is granted. Under no circumstances will a boarder be allowed to leave without the above permission.

Overseas Students

Passports and flight tickets must be handed to the Director of Students (Residential) immediately on arrival for safekeeping. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure the boarder holds a current passport. It is also the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure the boarder has a student visa prior to commencement at the School. Any queries regarding visas should be addressed to the Admissions Office.

Travel arrangements for overseas boarders must be in accordance with term dates.

Attendance at Speech Night and Carol Service is compulsory. If an overseas boarder is unable to adhere to these arrangements, permission must be requested in writing and sent to the Director of Students: Senior School or Director of Students: Middle School by faxing (+61 3) 9866 5768. Parents are welcome to dinner prior to these events and a bus will transport staff, students and parents to both these important events.

Tidying of Rooms at the End of the Term

Boarders must tidy their rooms to the satisfaction of the staff and take home anything not required the following term.

In June and December, boarders must remove all belongings and take them home. Rooms will be cleaned thoroughly and boarders will be allocated new rooms with different room mates for the next term. Overseas boarders and those living in remote areas may store their belongings in trunks and boxes in the storage space provided in the middle of the year.