GIRLS’ BOARDING HOUSE
Our female boarders reside in comfortable, modern air conditioned home units on the southern boundary of the School. Four girls generally share each unit, with the seniors (Years 11 and 12) having their own room and the younger girls (Years 7 to 10) sharing a double room with one other student. Each unit has a kitchen, bathroom, laundry and lounge room.
Staffing
Professional, dedicated, accessible.
The Director of Boarding, Gary Davison, is ultimately responsible for all Westminster School boarding matters. He works closely with, and is supported by, the Head of Girls’ Boarding, Nahla Baroudi. These key people lead our Boarding staff and have specific responsibility for the general and academic progress of all boarders. The Director of Boarding is responsible to the Principal for the overall direction of our Boarding program. The Head of Girls’ Boarding has responsibility for domestic arrangements, covering areas such as leave, relationships with other boarders and emotional wellbeing. Supporting the Heads in each boarding house is a dedicated team, which includes Housemothers, residential staff, teachers and tutors.
These staff members are aware of the importance of all issues relating to female boarding students including safety, health and food.
Social Activities or weekend activities
Boarders are involved in many social activities. They are given the opportunity to meet up with students from other boarding school at “socials”; usually six a year.
Other activities that are organised include ice skating, bowling, movie nights, theatre productions, youth groups and Master Chef Cook Up in Girls’ Boarding.
Health
Boarders are looked after by the Housemothers. The staff are able to organise appointments for the boarders and will often accompany them. They will always keep the parents informed and if the health of a boarder is affecting their schooling then teachers will also be notified. Boarders are also cared for by the staff in the First Aid Centre during the day if they are unable to attend School.
Co-curricular activities
When possible, Housemothers will take the boarders to their cocurricular sport if it is outside of the School. Otherwise taxis are booked to transport the girls. The girls will be given Cab Charges to pay the fee.
Westminster School is a proud member of the
Australian Boarding Schools Association
