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Boarding school for girls in Adelaide, South Australia
Walford Anglican School For Girls, Adelaide:
Throughout its history, Walford Anglican School for Girls has been recognised as a leader in the education of girls. Located five kilometres from the centre of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, we provide a rigorous academic program including a broad range of SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) and IB (International Baccalaureate) subjects at Years 11 and 12. Walford is the only girls' school in Australia to offer all three IB programs across the years including the IB Diploma. Walford offers a wide range of boarding options. Although most boarding students enjoy full-time boarding, flexible boarding arrangements are available. Weekday boarding is available to students who wish to stay in the boarding house from Monday to Friday but go home for the weekends. This is the choice of many girls who live in closer proximity to the school or to assist parents who have demanding work schedules.
Why choose a Girls´ School:
Excellent girls' schools continue to be in the press not only because they are producing students who gain outstanding academic success, but also because their girls become strong, confident, women.
New scientific methods which allow us a greater understanding of how the brain functions, explain why girls learn best at schools like Walford. Dr Leonard Sax summarises this clearly in his new book, "Why Gender Matters".
In girls and boys the brain develops differently. In girls, the language area of the brain generally develops quicker than the sections used for spatial relations. It is important to realise this when teaching, for example, geometry.
Girls, in a very different way to boys, process emotion in the same location as language and are more easily able to express their feelings from an early age. They often find the study of literature easy.
Teenage girls have a sense of hearing seven times acuter than teenage boys. This means that girls can be easily upset by shouting. However, probably more significant is the fact that boys and girls do respond to stress differently. Stress impairs learning amongst girls whereas boys tend to respond to stress by mastering the problem or learning.
Aims of Program:
* To develop a comprehensive and balanced co-curricular program within available resources
* To address the intellectual, cultural, physical, social and moral and spiritual needs of students
* To complement the academic program and to offer a balance between academic, physical and artistic pursuits
* To encourage the development of positive personal interests
* To encourage teamwork, initiative and the development of social and leadership skills
* To build confidence and self-esteem
* To build school identity and unity and to promote a sense of belonging
Objectives of Program:
* To provide opportunities for every student to be able to participate in the co-curricular program
* To provide programs and opportunities for girls to explore and develop their interests, skills and talents
* To provide supportive environments for girls to participate in challenging and enjoyable experiences
* To provide opportunities to make new friends, maintain fitness and to develop and learn new skills
* To provide staff and students with opportunities for informal interaction outside of the traditional classroom environment
* To provide opportunities for involvement in activities involving other schools and the wider community
Programs:
Boarding (from Year 7) and Day Programs for girls; Junior School; Middle School; Senior School; SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education); IB (International Baccalaureate). Walford is the only girls' school in Australia to offer all three IB programs across the years including the IB Diploma. In addition to core subjects our students can enjoy spors, music and drama. International students are weclome.
Boarding:
Walford offers a wide range of boarding options from Year 7 upwards. Although most boarding students enjoy full-time boarding, flexible boarding arrangements are available at Walford to cater for a range of student needs. Weekday boarding is available to students who may wish to stay in the boarding house from Monday to Friday but go back home for the weekends. This is the choice of many girls who live in closer proximity to the school or sometimes to assist parents who have demanding work schedules. The girls in the senior years will have the opportunity to have their own bedrooms, laptops with access to all the school programs at night, and individual bathrooms.
Our New Boarding House:
The new Walford Boarding House provides accommodation with all of the features of 21st Century living. The location on the secondary school campus allows the opportunity for the boarders to be able to enjoy the full range of school facilities during the week and on weekends. This new concept of boarding has set a benchmark for boarding throughout Australia.
When you see the modern architecture, you know this isn’t an ordinary boarding house. From the light filled rooms each with their own en-suite, to the kitchenette and recreation zones, communal entertainment centre, picturesque gardens, alfresco café and laptops for all boarding students - this is a living and learning environment like no other.
It’s all about ensuring your daughter has everything at her fingertips to make her educational experience enjoyable and effective.
The boarding house has a positive and productive atmosphere. Younger girls have supervised homework times whilst the older students work more independently. Boarding staff members communicate regularly with teaching staff to ensure that any academic concerns are quickly resolved and keep in close contact with parents. Many of our staff members are ex parents not only of Walford but also of its boarding house and others have been boarders themselves.
International Students:
Most international students choose to stay in the Walford Boarding House which is situated in landscaped surrounds of the secondary school grounds. Current students come from countries such as Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and China.
Activities:
The following co-curricular activities are available for Walford students. Girls enjoy selecting from this diverse range and are frequently involved in several activities.
Walford's co-curricular program offers a wide range of sporting opportunities, as well as art, music and Walford pursuits, problem solving and professional development.
Personal Development:
* Duke of EdinburghConfirmation classes
* Debating
* Duke of Edinburgh
* Effective Speaking/ Speech and Drama
* Junior Orator
* Latin
* International Club
* Computer Club
Address:
316 Unley Road Hyde Park, Adelaide, South Australia , Australia
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Loreto Normanhurst
Courses / Programs
Loreto Normanhurst is an independent Catholic secondary boarding and day school for girls established in 1897 and situated in Normanhurst, Sydney, NSW. The school has an excellent reputation in all areas of achievement. The Boarding School is home to 188 boarding girls from NSW and other areas of Australia, with 905 students in total. The Boarding School of Loreto Normanhurst was set up as, and remains, primarily a service for country parents. Many of our boarders come from long distances and often cannot return home. It is especially important for them to feel that they are part of a community. For this reason, Loreto Normanhurst does not offer weekly boarding.
Secondary school education for girls in years 7-12. Students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of Co-curricular activities.
Wesley College, Perth
Courses / Programs
Wesley College, South Perth, is a Uniting Church boarding and day school located on a picturesque campus close to the Swan River and directly opposite the Perth Central Business District Perth in Western Australia. We cater to approximately 1300 day and boarding (from year 8) students. The structure of the Wesley College is quite unique in comparison to most other Western Australian schools, with a co-educational Junior School (K-4) and boys’ only Middle (5-8) and Senior Schools (9-12). Wesley College seeks to be a warm, welcoming and supportive community. Boarding at Wesley College is designed to be an all round educational experience. We have a strong desire to see the young men in our care develop so that they enter the outside world with confidence and be contributors to our community. The Wesley College Boarding House has been refurbished to provide modern facilities, and is staffed by residential families, offering students a well-established support network. There are strong pastoral links between staff and students, formed around a pastoral care structure based on year group levels. Wesley College is a member of the Western Australian Public Schools’ Association (PSA).
Boarding Programs for boys from Year 8; Day Programs; Co-Educational Junior School (K-4); Boys´ only Middle School (5-8); Boys´ only Senior School (9-12). All courses are accredited by the Western Australian Curriculum Council and include secondary school graduation and qualification for admission to University, TAFE or other vocational education. Subjects include English, Math, Science, Society and Environment , Physical and Health Education.
Mackillop College, Katoomba
Courses / Programs
Welcome to MacKillop College, an all-girls Catholic secondary school of 600 students located in Bathurst, NSW, 100 km west of Katoomba and 200 km west of Sydney. Day and boarding places are available for girls in Years 7 to 12. At MacKillop we aim to educate the whole person - spiritually, academically, socially, physically and emotionally. For girls, a Catholic all-girl school is the optimum environment for such an education. MacKillop has a proud academic tradition. Our students have achieved excellent results in the Higher School Certificate and in a wide range of external examinations and competitions. A large proportion of the graduating class consistently receive university entrance offers while many students are the recipients of scholarships at tertiary level. MacKillop College is listed as one of the top 150 HSC Performing Schools by the NSW Board of Studies and is one of six NSW Country Secondary Schools listed in the top 150 HSC Schools for 2008. MacKillop College was the top HSC Performing Secondary School and is the leading Diocesan, Central and Western NSW Catholic Secondary School.
Boarding and Day Programs for girls in grades 7-12; Middle School; High School; Academic Enrichment; Co-curricula program. In addition to the core subjects of English, math and science we offer HSIEs in Commerce, Japanese and French as well as TAS in Food Technology, Textiles Technology, Industrial Technology and Info Software Technology. We offer students a strong academic education, enriched with an extraordinarily wide range of co-curricula offerings.
Rochester Independent College
Courses / Programs
Located in the County of Kent, just east of London, Rochester Independent College (RIC) is a progressive alternative to conventional secondary education with a happily distinctive ethos. Accepting day students from the age of 11 and boarders from 16, the focus is on exam success in a lively, supportive and informal atmosphere. Students are encouraged to be themselves and achieve exam results that often exceed their expectations.
The College has an atmosphere closer to university than school. About 65 of the College's 280 students are boarders. Our Halls combine the informality of a university residence with the supervision and pastoral support appropriate for young adults.
The College offers students the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere of managed independence, and acts as a stepping stone between school and university.
Students who are 15 are considered if their 16th birthday falls within the first half term of the academic year. College accommodation is in either single or double rooms. All rooms have a direct telephone and internet connection.
RIC is accredited by the ISC (Independent Schools Council) and a member of the Independent Schools Association.
Testimonial:
“I was so impressed with all the classes & teaching I saw and came away with a very positive view of the College, its ethos & aspirations for the students. The priority of teaching & learning was foremost and the students projected such a positive attitude towards their studies”
- Peter Read, Education Advisor
Programs for Boarding Students ages 16 and up (GCSE Year 11 and Sixth Form students)
- One or two-year A-level courses in Sixth Form
- One-year and two-year GCSE courses
- Retake programs – GCSE and A level
- Medical, Dental and Vet Science Programs
- Film and Media Studies
- Visual and Creative Art courses
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
- One or two-year A-level courses in Sixth Form
- One-year and two-year GCSE courses
- Retake programs – GCSE and A level
- Medical, Dental and Vet Science Programs
- Film and Media Studies
- Visual and Creative Art courses
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
Wenona, Sydney
Courses / Programs
Wenona is a global learning community, educating and empowering young women to serve and shape their world.Wenona is a non-denominational, independent boarding and day school for girls. Located in North Sydney, just 20 minutes from Sydney’s CBD, it provides an all-girls education for students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
The School is ideally placed to provide opportunities for community engagement and cultural learning experiences. While most Wenona girls are day students, accommodation is available for 55 boarders. Boarders are from country regions, overseas countries, and some from Sydney itself.
Established in 1886, Wenona offers girls the academic and personal support they need to develop into confident women. It is an exciting process to watch. Our girls learn in an environment where they are the focus.
A broad academic curriculum is available at all levels. Enthusiasm for all subjects is nurtured from the youngest age and the academic peer culture ensures that each girl is supported in striving to do her best. We are proud of our school, its history, traditions and values.
You will find Wenona a nurturing and supportive community, where girls are engaged and enjoy being with each other, learning from each other, and challenging themselves to be the best they can be.
Boarding (from Year 7) and Day Programs for girls; Kindergarten; Junior School; Middle School; Senior School; Enrichment Programs; Preliminary and Higher School Certificate Courses. In addition to core subjects we offer electives including Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Design and Technology, P.E., Textiles Technology, Drama, Music and Visual Arts. International students are welcome.
THINK Global School
Courses / Programs
• THINK Global School (TGS) is a private, non-profit high school that travels the world, allowing students ages 14-18 years old the chance to study in four new international cities each academic year. • TGS offers a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience centered around travel and cultural immersion.
• TGS students are competitively selected from all regions and all walks of life. Together they are a miniature United Nations, representing over 25 different countries of citizenship, and a diverse range of experiences, talents and interests.
• THINK Global School if fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS-WASC).
Upcoming & Previous School Locations around the world:
• 2021-2022: Australia, Bosnia, Botswana, Chile, China, Greece, India, Japan, Oman, Panama.
• 2019-2020: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Australia, Chile, Italy
• 2018-2019: China, Oman, Costa Rica, Greece
• 2017-2018: Botswana, India, Japan & Spain
• 2016-2017: Canada, Morocco & Peru
• 2015-2016: Sweden, Bosnia & Italy
• 2014-2015: New Zealand, Costa Rica, Greece
• 2013-2014: India, Tanzania, Japan
• 2012-2013: Argentina, Bhutan, USA
• 2011-2012: Ecuador, Thailand, Germany
• 2010-2011: Sweden, Australia, China
"The collective energy that the students at THINK Global School possess is remarkable. Somehow, the more places they go and things they do, the more energy they have!… It is such an inspiration!"
- TGS Residential Advisor
The school year consists of four terms, each held in a different country, where students have the chance to explore the history and culture of fantastic locations worldwide.
Features:
• Taught in small classes by friendly, dedicated and experienced teachers
• Student-driven instruction
• All subjects are inspired by the location, and are designed to combine learning with a wealth of cultural experiences.
Features:
• Taught in small classes by friendly, dedicated and experienced teachers
• Student-driven instruction
• All subjects are inspired by the location, and are designed to combine learning with a wealth of cultural experiences.