The Youngest Holme-Girl

Two months later, COVID-19 hit, and Aisha still hasn’t been able to go home to see her Dad.

‘I really miss my dog, Pippa and my Dad – I haven’t been home for a year and half now. But at Christmas time I’ll get my vaccination and I’ll be able to go home!’

Being the youngest in the boarding house has its advantages, Aisha admits.

‘I wouldn’t say I’m spoilt, but I think the boarding staff all give me a bit of extra attention, and everybody really does look out for me. I guess it’s just like being the youngest in a family.’

No one more-so than her big sister, Tayla, who is now in Year 12.

‘It will be a bit sad because she won’t be here to check in on me and take care of me next year, but I’m sure I’ll be fine!’

Aisha shares three favourite things about boarding at Fairholme, as part of National Boarding Week: 

1. My favourite meal is the kitchen’s spring rolls and masaman curry;
2. The best thing about weekends is the activities – there are heaps of them! Last weekend we made our pool noodle horses and raced them;
3. I love swimming and soccer – and as boarders we have all the facilities in our backyard. We all have lots of fun playing volleyball in Daisy Culpin too.