Please note the following reminders for your daughter’s arrival in boarding for 2023.

1. Boarding Chapel Services are integral to our special character and must be prioritised. All boarders are expected to attend. Whaanau is always welcome to join us.

2.  Entry via our Boarding Gate 2 for boarding students/families in 2023, should you find it closed, is: 4823 (enter).

3.  An electronic copy of our Boarding Handbook is available online via our school website 

4. Boarding ‘In-Weekend' takes place on Friday, 25 February, and Saturday, 25 February - this is the one compulsory full boarding activity this term.

Key Items Reminders

- An alarm clock (all devices for Years 9-11 students will be collected at bedtime; therefore, an alarm device may be helpful).

- A mattress protector (Years 9-11s: king single, Y12-13s: single mattress, although a king single will work)

- Own supply of Panadol and throat lozenges

Arrival times for each level and where to report

Tuesday 31 January

Year 9 students and whaanau arrive in uniform for a welcome and afternoon tea by 3.00 pm. Please enter via Gate 1 on River Road, leave baggage in vehicles and enter boarding via Bishops Hall. NB: We will be collecting permission forms at this time.

NB: Dinner for Year 9 students and student leaders will be at 5.30 pm. (Year 9 parents will depart boarding before this time - at approx. 5.00 pm)

Year 13 and peer support leaders must return to boarding at 7.00 pm to prepare for training during the week. Please enter via Gate 2. 

NB: the dining room will NOT be open this evening for returning senior students.

Thursday,  2 February

Year 13 first day of school - regular classes in full school uniform.

Year 9 orientation continues.

The dining room is open for Year 9, Year 13 and student leaders who are boarders for breakfast, lunch (packed lunches) and dinner.

Friday, 3 February

Year 9 students continue with orientation.

Year 13 in regular classes.

The dining room is open for all Year 9,  Year 13 and student leaders who are boarders for breakfast, lunch (packed lunches) and dinner.

Boarding Exeat: the boarding houses will be closed at 5.00 pm for the long weekend. NB: All students are expected to be back between 5-7.00 pm on Monday,  6 February, to prepare well for the first ‘regular’ week. This includes all senior students.

NB: The dining room is closed for dinner.