A community in the
heart of a community

To be a boarder at Â鶹ֱ²¥ is a profound experience of our head, heart and soul philosophy. Here the boys live and learn with each other in a space of mutual respect and collaboration.

Boarding as a way of life

There are currently 200 boarders at Â鶹ֱ²¥ – a varied mix of boys from regional and rural New South Wales, overseas and weekly boarders. This short film will give you some valuable insights into the lives they lead with us.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ boarding students relaxing on Â鶹ֱ²¥ grounds

Our Boarding Handbook

Like all successful and supportive communities, we have principles that guide our attitudes and behaviour.

Our handbook will give you a very clear understanding of our philosophy, our rules and regulations, our daily routines, the safeguards that ensure your boy’s health and happiness, and the values we strive to instil.

 

 

 

 

Our Boarding Houses

We have four houses with School House being both the oldest and the largest as it acts as first year induction programme for boys entering the boarding life.

School House

School House

School House

Our biggest house with up to 75 boys, it opened in 1889 when the School was founded. Living in School House acts as first year induction programme for boys entering the boarding life.
School House

Robson House

Robson House

Robson House

Robson House opened in 1926 and was named after the School’s first Headmaster. (LC Robson).
Robson House

Barry House

Barry House

Barry House

Named after Alfred Barry, the third Bishop of Sydney, this house opened in 1939.
Barry House

Hodges House

Hodges House

Hodges House

Named after the School’s second headmaster, Charles Hodges, this house also opened in 1939.
Hodges House

2025 Boarding School Expos and NSW Regional Tour

Â鶹ֱ²¥ is one of Australia’s leading boarding schools for boys, with a rich history of academic excellence and holistic education, preparing students for the path they choose to pursue in life.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ Boarding offers boys a home-away-from-home and cares for nearly 200 Boarders from across regional New South Wales and further afield, immersing them in Â鶹ֱ²¥’s head, heart and soul philosophy.

Our team will be at the 2025 Boarding Schools Expo events taking place across New South Wales, and will also hold a regional tour throughout NSW to meet with families and prospective families interested in connecting with the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Community.

This is a great way to learn more about Â鶹ֱ²¥, our world-class facilities located in the heart of Sydney, and our unique Boarding experience.

We invite you to visit the Â鶹ֱ²¥ stand at one of the upcoming Boarding School Expos or RSVP to attend one of our community events. We are also available to meet with individual families if you would like to reach out to our team using the link below.

 

Boarding School Expos 


Dubbo

Friday 16 May 2025
12.30PM - 6.00PM
Dubbo Regional Theatre
and Convention Centre


Dubbo
Saturday 17 May 2025
9.30AM - 2.30PM
Dubbo Regional Theatre
and Convention Centre

Griffith
Thursday 19 June 2025
12.30PM - 6.00PM
Griffith Leagues Club
Wagga Wagga
Friday 20 June 2025
12.30PM - 6.00PM
Bolton Park Stadium 

Wagga Wagga

Saturday 21 May 2025
9.30AM - 2.30PM
Bolton Park Stadium

Narrabri
Friday 25 July 2025
12.30PM - 6.00PM
The Crossing Theatre
Narrabri
Saturday 26 July 2025
9.30AM - 2.30PM
The Crossing Theatre

 

 

NSW Regional Tour 

Cowra Dinner
Saturday 15 June 2025
6.30PM
Woods Family Residence
Wagga Wagga Dinner
Saturday 21 June 2025
6.30PM - 10.00PM
The Townhouse Hotel

Moree Dinner
Saturday 26 July 2025
7.00PM
Manchee Family Residence
Scone Dinner
Friday 8 August 2025
6.00PM
The Cottage
Armidale Dinner
Friday 22 August 2025
6.00PM
Tattersalls

Forbes Dinner
Friday 29 August 2025
6.00PM
Donna's Table

Orange Lunch
Saturday 30 August 2025
12.30PM
Printhies

Walcha Dinner
TBC 

 

Experience Â鶹ֱ²¥ Boarding

If you would like a personal tour of our Boarding houses, please contact us using the link below.

 

Take a Virtual Tour of School House

Take the first step on your son’s Boarding journey

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Meet the
Boarding Team

Werner Pienaar

Director of BOARDING (acting)

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Werner Pienaar

Director of BOARDING (acting)

Zoi Barber

EA TO THE DIRECTOR OF BOARDING

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Zoi Barber

EA TO THE DIRECTOR OF BOARDING

Emily Murray

Assistant Housemaster
Year 7 Boarders

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Emily Murray

Assistant Housemaster
Year 7 Boarders

Barry House

boarding staff

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Barry House

boarding staff

Hodges House

BOARDING STAFF

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Hodges House

BOARDING STAFF

Robson House

Boarding Staff

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Robson House

Boarding Staff

School House

Boarding Staff

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School House

Boarding Staff

Trust and Support

Our Houses are staffed by men and women who deeply understand and embrace the essence of boarding at Â鶹ֱ²¥, most of whom are permanent teachers at our Senior School. They are here to provide care, mentorship, trust and support to the boys and help ensure a safe and supportive environment for them to live and learn in.

Trust and Support

Health and Wellbeing

All boarders at Â鶹ֱ²¥ benefit from our total commitment to Pastoral Care and the protection of their physical, emotional and mental health.
Health and Wellbeing

Book a Boarding House Tour

We welcome you to visit us at North Sydney and take a tour of one of our four Boarding Houses.

Book a Boarding House Tour

A Day in the Life of Boarding at Â鶹ֱ²¥

The boys in our Boarding Houses live well structured lives. It’s essential for both their success and wellbeing that they learn to organise their days to optimise the opportunity for study, games, rest, and relaxation.

A day in the life of boarding at Â鶹ֱ²¥

 

Weekends at Â鶹ֱ²¥

The weekend routine includes full sporting fixtures on Saturday, and all Boarders who are not on Boarders Weekend Leave participate in Chapel on Sunday morning.

On Sunday afternoons, the boys will go on group outings or play games, while some of the older students can enjoy supervised sessions in the gym.

Weekends at Â鶹ֱ²¥

 

Learn More

Our Boarding team are here to help

If you have any questions about Boarding life or the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact our team by phone or by email.

You can reach us on +61 2 9956 1130 or at boarding@shore.nsw.edu.au