Will I get enough to eat?
If three well balanced meals per day is enough then the answer is "yes". Special care is taken to provide nutritional and satisfying meals. The challenge of catering for young healthy appetites is readily accepted. Girls may order fruit. Milo is available as are facilities for the cooking of "quick snacks". Vegetarian meals are available. All Year 7 to 11 boarders get morning tea and Year 7 & 8 boarders get afternoon tea.
What time do I get up?
Monday to Saturday 6.45am, Sunday 9.00am.
Who does my washing?
Sheets, towels, sports gear and uniforms are washed by the school laundry. Girls in Year 12 and 13 are required to wash personal clothing themselves.
Can I go to town?
Yes, Town Leave is granted each alternative week for younger girls, while the seniors have leave once a week. Theatre leave is often granted on Saturday nights and bike rides and visitors are permitted at certain times during the weekend. Saturday morning shopping is allowed at the Matron's discretion.
What happens after school?
You will have sports practice on some afternoons. Many girls join other sports codes or involve themselves with choir and music. If your time is free you may change into mufti, go swimming, play tennis, complete assignments, catch up with your washing or just relax with friends until tea time at 5.15pm.
Do I have to wear my uniform all the time?
No, at the close of school you may change into mufti, unless you are granted town leave. In the weekends mufti is worn, except for Sunday church services.
What about pocket money?
The younger girls can be issued with pocket money by the Matron, once a week. The senior girls are expected to organise themselves and should have a personal savings account.
What happens when I am sick?
The school has its own Doctor. If you feel sick then you report to the Matron. Depending on the nature of your illness you may stay in your own cubicle or you may be sent home to recuperate.
When can I see my family?
Your parents are encouraged to visit you at school. Every 3 weeks the boarding houses close for exeats on Saturday after sport and open again on Sunday evening. Travel arrangements can be organised through the school office.
