You’ll be learning in ways you never thought possible. In truth, teachers at every school are imaginative and fantastic, but because boarding schools charge fees, they can afford to give their teachers access to everything they need to run mind-blowing lessons. Whether you’re thinking of a school that is only for boarders, or a school that has day students as well, one thing is guaranteed – the lessons will be amazing. Because no matter where you end up, you’re going to be enjoying the best in academics, extracurricular activities and sport – we promise you’ll love it!ĥ THINGS THAT MAKE BOARDING SCHOOL FANTASTIC So, let’s make a list of all the great things about going to a boarding school – whether it’s here at Wesley College, or anywhere else. It is scary! Not once you’re settled in, not once you’ve met the other people in your dorm… but in the days leading up to that first night away from home, you will have worries. Very scary, in fact.Īnd, do you know what? That’s okay. But, for most kids, the idea of leaving home and sleeping somewhere new is scary. Some children get really excited about the prospect of living in a Boarding House full of new friends. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re being involved in conversations about where you should go to school. Other families choose to send their children to boarding school because they believe living on-campus offers a unique experience. Lastly, the ocean is filled with green and blue which reflects Wesley’s colours, but also the healthy environment within the Wesley College Boarding House.Īre you and your parents thinking about sending you to boarding school? How does that make you feel? Nervous? Excited? Well, here’s 5 reasons why we believe boarding school is great!įor some remote or international families, sending a child to boarding school is a necessity. These lines lead to Perth (Wadjuk Noongar Boodjar) where you can see the symbols of two people sitting, revealing a strong connection between Wesley boarding and the wider community.

The white line leads from the mainland to represent the boarding families that come from all across the world.

The white lines with black markings depict the story of the journey for the boarding house families. This painting reveals the outline of Western Australia where the colours of orange and red, symbolise the dry and barren landscapes of Western Australia. Since then, we have organised a digital copy of the painting and Michael has written a piece about the meaning behind his work.Īs we’re in currently celebrating National Boarding Week with The Australian Boarding Schools Association it seems the perfect time to share! It was unveiled to the students at the farewell dinner where copies of the painting were used as gifts for departing staff. He worked on this exceptional creation with boarder Liam Wicks-Manado. The beauty of the various journeys boarders take to get to Wesley College has been depicted in a new painting.Īt the end of 2019, Mr Michael Spratt, the Moorditj Mob cultural advisor was asked to come up with a painting that depicted Wesley Boarding.

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