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Boarder Support

Our aim is to create a warm and supportive environment where our girls can thrive academically, build lasting relationships and develop the skills they need for the future.

Boarding is a very special time in a girl’s life. We are keenly aware that while a girl lives at the Boarding House, their every experience, both challenging and rewarding alike, contributes to the greater fabric of their years spent growing into a young woman.

As a College, we will never be able to replace your daughter's real home, but we do seek to work with you in the provision of a safe, structured environment with clear expectations and guidelines which allow for her growth and learning.

At Fairholme College, we are proud of providing the highest level of care and support for each girl who calls it 'home'.

A strong support network

Support and nurturing comes firstly from our dedicated, professional and experienced staff, and also from the Boarders themselves. Older girls support younger girls in the ‘Big Sister’ buddy system that has yielded many lasting friendships built on trust and time.

As such, our core network of dedicated and experienced Staff is thorough and intentional in helping the girls adjust to their new situation and environment, not only in their early days as a Boarder, but for each of their years under our care.

Each Boarder's Fairholme support network includes:

Head of Boarding
Deputy Head of Boarding/Senior School Boarding Co-ordinator
Junior and Middle School Boarding Coordinator
Head of Wellbeing – Boarding
Boarding Floor Supervisors
Health Centre Nursing Staff
Older Boarders
College Wellbeing Coaches
Head of House.

Boarding House Contacts

'As leaders, we are here to guide, inspire and help our fellow Boarders make the most of their boarding experience. Together, we are creating a second family where every girl flourishes.'

- From the Head Boarder.

Boarder Wellbeing

Pastoral Care in the Boarding House aims to enable each girl to feel connected and develop a sense of belonging in their ‘home’ at the College.

Relations between all members of the boarding community, amongst the girls and with the staff, are based on respect and trust and many lifelong friendships are formed. A restorative approach is used in dealing with all matters of conflict.

The vertical year levels on every floor and at dinner tables, reflect the pastoral group structure at the College. A Wellbeing Committee operates in the Boarding House and implements initiatives promoting the wellbeing of each girl, including the ‘Big Sister’ program, where older Boarders support and mentor a new Boarder during their first year.

Fairholme Pastoral Care

Student Leadership

Fairholme College encourages the development of leadership skills amongst the Boarders, with a number of leadership opportunities available for all students.

Leadership opportunities include: