College Life

Health and Wellbeing

We prioritise the health and well-being of our students through a comprehensive support network. Our services include weekly visits from our College counsellor and Youth Workers from Kent Street Senior High School and Como Secondary College, offering confidential guidance on educational, emotional, social, and developmental issues.

Our team understands the diverse needs of our students and assists with challenges such as transitioning to boarding, stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, relationships, Indigenous support, gender diversity, and self-confidence.

Students can access support through self-referral, college staff, or parents. When we can, we provide transport for medical appointments, ensuring students receive the care they need. Our collaborative approach ensures parents are involved and informed to manage every aspect of their child’s wellbeing.

Academic Success

We recognise the importance of academic success for students’ future growth. To support this, we offer structured study time:

  • Years 7-9: Students have supervised study sessions in Hudson Hall from Tuesday to Thursday and can study individually in their rooms on Sunday and Monday. This mix provides both guided support and independent study time.
  • Years 10-12: Students focus on their studies in their rooms from Sunday to Thursday, creating a quiet and personal environment.

Students can arrange private tutoring outside the college for extra help if needed. Our approach aims to help students develop strong study habits and achieve academic goals.

Positive Behaviour System (PBS)

Our Positive Behaviour System creates a continuum of support designed to meet the diverse needs of our boarding community, where we prioritise and value every student. Grounded in our core values of Respect, Responsible and Care, this framework guides our matrix of college expectations for student behaviour, fostering a considerate and collaborative environment.

Nutrition

We understand proper nutrition is vital for students’ well-being and academic success. Our dining services are committed to providing a balanced and nutritious menu with various healthy and delicious meals catering to diverse tastes and dietary needs.

We focus on offering flavourful and accommodating meal options to support students’ health and help them excel both academically and personally within our vibrant and inclusive community. Mealtimes in the boarding house create a relaxed, family-like atmosphere while emphasising table manners and appropriate social behaviour.

Our spacious and modern self-service dining hall offers diverse food choices, including full continental and hot breakfasts, the flexibility to choose pre-made lunches or prepared meals, and nutritious and well-balanced dinners. This variety ensures that students can meet their personal preferences and dietary needs.