Boarding Prospectus April 2020 | Page 13

Co-educational boarding Guildford Grammar School has a proud history in boarding stemming back to its Foundation in the late 1800s, when girls and boys resided at Woodbridge House. A key factor in our decision to extend co-education into the Senior School was the opportunity to provide exceptional quality co-educational boarding for families in Perth. Strong community and family connection lie at the heart of boarding at Guildford Grammar School and we are excited that from the beginning of 2020 brothers and sisters will live and be educated together. One school, one pick-up and drop off and one schedule of school events will no doubt be an advantage for families and further strengthen this connection. Boarding facilities Construction is now underway on our new co-educational boarding facility, which will open in 2021. The development includes separate, secure living areas for girls and boys, with both single sex and co-educational social lounges. The new facility has been designed to accommodate approximately 130 boarders. The development incorporates flexible meeting rooms and lounges, study spaces, media lounges, kitchen facilities, a parent lounge, office spaces, staff accommodation and medical facilities. The development is located on the northern side of Terrace Rd, providing additional security and stunning views across the Swan River flats looking out over our 100 hectare campus to the river. Our plans for 2020 For 2020, female boarders are accommodated downstairs in the current Junior Hall of residence in their own separate secure wing along with a 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. Boarding at Guildford Grammar School builds relationships for life and will give your daughters and sons an incredible and life-changing educational experience. 13