MEET OUR BOARDERS
SIX BOARDERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND AUSTRALIA SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES
ELANOR TAIT-RUSSELL YEAR 8
WODONGA, VICTORIA Boarding at CGGS is an amazing opportunity that will better me in later life. It will be good when I'm getting ready for university because I think I will be better at dealing with homesickness. I also like boarding because now I'm a lot more independent and have learned basic skills like washing clothes and doing things for myself without relying on other people. What I love most is having a schedule and set times for everything. Dinner at a certain time, then Prep (homework time), then I call my family. It makes me feel a bit more secure, it means I won't miss anything or be late. It's also good being on the School campus so I always get to school on time.
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VERN SIM LOH
INES CHAN
MALAYSIA
HONG KONG
I like boarding at CGGS because it is an entirely new experience for me as I have never been a boarder before. But for the amount of time I have been here, everyone has been nothing but warm and friendly. When I first started boarding, the thought of having to live away from my family was very daunting, but the staff and the other boarders have helped me adjust to this unfamiliar situation so much easier. That's why boarding at CGGS is awesome! I love the fact that school is only a two-minute walk away!
Boarding at CGGS is like being at home. You feel safe, comfortable and happy. All the staff and boarders are really nice and friendly. I have become more independent since I came here as mum is no longer here to make my bed, pick up my mess, clean my room etc. I’ve also improved in managing my time between studying, cleaning up my room and going out with friends. There are a lot of things I like about boarding at CGGS, but what I love most is the friends I’ve made. Everyone is very welcoming and I’ve settled in pretty quickly. As an overseas student, it’s interesting picking up some of the local slang words and arguing the ‘correct’ term to use.
YEAR 11
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