Our boarding home
We are excited to enter the next phase of
boarding at Guildford Grammar School
with new, state-of-the art co-educational
facilities just around the corner;
construction of the new boarding house
is now underway with a completion date
of 2021.
Boys and girls will be housed in separate
spaces with co-educational common
spaces for socialisation and recreation.
Students will also benefit from gender
specific common spaces for those
occasions when boarders would prefer
quiet time alone. In 2020, our female
boarders are accommodated in their own
secure wing of Junior Hall of Residence.
Sleep
Rooms are equipped with a bed, storage
space, shelving, wardrobe, desk, chair and
a pin-up space. The new boarding house
will accommodate boarders in quad, twin
and single rooms.
Eat
Our chefs and in-house catering team
provide an exceptional range of food for our
boarders, with healthy options, full salad
bars and hot options available at every meal.
We cater for all dietary requirements and
provide a range of cuisines, with plenty of
variety for our students.
All boarders dine together in the School
Dining Hall, a grand space rich in history and
located at the centre of the School. Our new
boarding facility will include kitchenettes
throughout to support our boarders in
developing their culinary skills.
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Relax
Boarders benefit from an abundance of
both outdoor and indoor recreational
spaces. Our spacious campus offers
many opportunities for outdoor pursuits.
Within the boarding house, boarders can
unwind in common spaces equipped
with recreational equipment including
pool tables, table tennis tables, gaming
consoles, televisions, reading material and
board games. Students also have access
to computers and internet resources.
Study
Homework and study is an important
part of the daily routine for boarders.
We aim to provide an environment that
allows boarders to work unhindered
and uninterrupted, and promotes the
development of positive study habits.
All boarders benefit from dedicated,
supervised study time that is designed
to complement independent learning
practises. Tutors and mentors are available
to assist boarders with academic support.
Health
For boarders who are unwell, the School
has a dedicated Medical Centre staffed by
qualified nurses and a Doctor who attends
twice a week. If a boarder is sick for an
extended period, arrangements will be
made with families for boarders to rest and
recuperate at home or with a nominated
guardian.
Spirituality
We are a school in the Anglican tradition.
The Chapel of St Mary and St George has
been a part of life at Guildford Grammar
School since 1914. A weekly Eucharist
is held on Sundays, 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.