Welcome to Boarding

Mr Jordan Owenell | Head of Boarding

At Scotch, we believe the essence of a successful school is its community and when it comes to our boarders we know that community is paramount.

Our boarders come from across regional and remote Western Australia, interstate and overseas. Our students are from diverse backgrounds, and places, and we value every one of them. When boarding at Scotch, boys build relationships that they will maintain for the rest of their lives, they learn to respect others and appreciate differences. They develop independence and resilience, while learning how to negotiate the world around them.

We believe in the old saying – a home away from home – and we deliver this. We do this through our strong focus on wellbeing, student leadership and peer-to-peer mentoring programme. Through our senior boarding clans, we carefully consider which clan, and community of boys, a boarder will thrive in. While our location ensures our boarders are never short of green space. Our boarding houses back onto 10 hectares of playing fields and Lake Claremont. Sitting between the Swan River and Indian Ocean, the houses are minutes from Swanbourne Train Station.

Our boarding families are a big part of our community and it’s not just the students who make friends for life. We run social events for boarding parents and work closely with all families to make sure every boarder is supported and heard.

We know that boarding is a significant emotional and financial decision for many families, something that we very much appreciate. Our boarding staff are also our teaching staff, making the transition between school and boarding seamless. Furthermore, our Heads of Clans and Residences are always available to assist boarders and their families.

Our boarders live busy, vibrant lives. They build friendships with students from our sister school, Presbyterian Ladies’ College, and from neighbouring schools. They learn life skills, go to festivals, the movies and the footy. Boarders make up approximately 10% of our school population and they are an important part of the College’s past, present and future. As our day students know, boarders always have the best stories.

Come and explore our community, meet our incredible boarding team and discover how your son will thrive in boarding.

Visit www.scotch.wa.edu.au/boarding or call +61 8 9460 6809 to learn more about boarding and book a tour.