My Week In Boarding – Boarding Trial 2021

I LOVE BOARDING, having the ability to wake up five minutes before going to early morning sport was amazing.  I loved being able to be around all the boys all day and I got to hang out with older boys who I otherwise would not have.

The boarding house was a place full of laughter and fun, being able to go play rugby on the oval after school or go to the gym without the worrying fact of it is getting dark and now, I must sit on a bus for another 30min.

The prep study is also amazing, having the ability to work at your desk in quiet, and being able to ask a Year 12 study leader or another kid for help at any time.

The breakfast was sensational with having the option of six different types of normal cereals, raison and normal toast, eggs and bacon, and having the ability to eat at whatever time in the morning that suits you.  The lunch great too, with the ability to make your own toasted sandwich or have the premade food, served by the school caterers.

I loved being able to spend my nights with all the boys in the House.  We were watching the NRL (rugby league) before bed and drinking milos.

I also liked the fact that we had to be clean and could not leave the place to rot.  The rooms had to be cleaned every morning before role call at 7:15 and had to be made with nothing left on the floor.  The hygiene was surprisingly good, everything was having daily showers and were cleaning their teeth.

The boarding house is a place for anyone, and I think for you too.

CHARLIE GALLIGAN YEAR 8