Building Independence
As a member of our boarding community your son is taught to be independent and responsible for themselves and others. An important part of this independence is learning how to structure their time. Many boys say they enjoy the structure of boarding life as it assists them in developing techniques to organise themselves.
Below is a typical daily routine in our Boarding House.
| 7.30am | Wake-up bell is rung |
| 7.30am to 8.00am | Breakfast |
| 8.00am to 8.25am | Getting ready for school, tidying rooms |
| 8.30am | School day begins |
| 3.30pm | Boys return to Boarding House for afternoon tea |
| 3.45pm to 5.30pm | Sports training, local leave, study or free time |
| 5.30pm to 5.45pm | Prepare for dinner |
| 5.45pm to 6.15pm | Dinner |
| 6.30pm to 7.30pm | First study session |
| 7.30pm to 7.45pm | Supper |
| 7.45pm to 8.15pm | Second study session |
| 8.15pm to 9.00pm | Optional study, gym or recreation time |
| 9.15pm | Junior boarders hand in phones and get ready for bed |
| 9.30pm | Lights out in the junior dorms while senior boarders get ready for bed |
| 9.45pm | All senior boys in rooms |
| 10.30pm | Lights out in the senior rooms |
2024 School & Allen House Captain
William Hawker
"Coming from the country where freedom is of the essence, at Saints it’s great to be able to go out and have a kick of the footy on one of the ovals. Mum and Dad looked to send me to other schools, but the Saints academics and sporting was best suited for me… it’s the greatest decision of my life so far."
2023 School & Allen House Captain
Stewart Anderson
"Boarding isn’t always fun and games, there are challenges we face that day students probably take for granted, adjusting to living away from home at a young age isn’t always easy. Thankfully our amazing network of support thanks to the incredibly hard-working team of staff help to make it feel like a second home"
During the school day, boys have lunch in Da Costa Dining Hall, following by a meeting with their Senior School mentor. When lessons conclude at 3.30pm; depending of the day of the week, students have a variety of options to undertake. These include sport training, local leave or use of the afternoon to relax with friends, listen to music, play in the games room or be involved in outside activities such as Cricket, Football or Basketball.
Boarders complete supervised study from Sunday to Thursday. Years 7 to 9 students complete their study in the Junior Study Room while Years 10 to 12 students can work in their rooms. During the study period, boys have access to a number of academic staff and tutors who provide outstanding academic support.
Following study period, boys have time to relax, enjoy supper and activities in the games room or continue studying. This is a great time for the boy to call home and speak about their day.
On the weekends, boys take part in sport activities while on Sundays boys participate in a service of worship in the School Chapel.
Leave is welcomed but carefully managed to ensure boys balance their commitment to school, home, family and friends.
On the weekends, boys take part in sport activities while on Sundays boys participate in a service of worship in the School Chapel.
Leave is welcomed but carefully managed to ensure boys balance their commitment to school, home, family and friends.
On the weekends, boys take part in sport activities while on Sundays boys participate in a service of worship in the School Chapel.
Leave is welcomed but carefully managed to ensure boys balance their commitment to school, home, family and friends.
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