Welcome to Boarding

Boarding at the College

St Patrick’s College Townsville has been providing boarding services to the community for over 100 years. Boarders are supported in a highly caring and nurturing environment, whilst at the same time being encouraged to develop their autonomy in areas related to:

• Personal living
• Learning
• Engaging with others

The Residential Program is underscored by ‘Positive Behaviours for Learning and Life’ and students are encouraged to ensure they meet high standards both in relation to dorm life, and in relation to academic and extra-curricular involvement. Boarders attend day school from 8.15am – 3.15pm. After school, they meet as a community before being supported in study and homework sessions until 5.30 p.m.

Boarders are encouraged to cast a wide net, involving themselves in a wide range of extra-curricular endeavours from Rugby League, to Rowing, to Swimming and Life Saving. Many of our Boarders also participate enthusiastically in cultural dance performances, which feature in most College community events.  There is always something to do for Boarders at St Patrick’s, Townsville.

Further, there is an extensive network of care surrounding each boarder, including:

• The Residential Leadership Team
• Health Team – Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Psychologists , visiting Doctor
• Cultural Team – Student First Nations Officer, Community First Nations and Transition Engagement Officer
• Academic Team – Tutors, Mentors, Study Supervisors

Why Board?

• Dedicated and highly professional staff, with a long history of supporting students in residential care
• Wrap around care across all dimensions of College life
• High attention to academic outcomes
• Upgraded facilities, including a purpose build Year 7 and 8 Boarding Dormitory
• Dormitories that include multiple breakout spaces
• Outstanding food services, provided by a dedicated team of chefs at Cater Care
• Wide ranging extra-curricular programs
• Tranquil location, seconds from the beach and the ocean
• Supportive peer relationships
• A robust weekend activities programme, where opportunities range from Life Saving, to weekends away, to shopping, to attendance at Cowboys and Fire games.
• First Nations Boarders from Year 9-12 are supported by AIEF mentorship