The importance of boarding

Boarding at Huntley provides students with a family-friendly home in an educational environment.

The introduction of girls in 2014 will see the existing camaraderie, lifelong friendships and solid social skill set developed as a result of their boarding days continue to a new level. Boarding will remain the "heart of what makes Huntley special." This is testament to the community spirit that thrives on at Huntley, the addition of girls boarding will enhance this family like atmosphere.We provide individualised care, personal guidance and character development experiences so that each student has the opportunity to flourish with positive self-esteem, independence and compassion. Huntley values help to develop the "Huntley Student" they are respect, responsibility, G.D.P., tolerance, enthusiasm, kindness,  honesty and service, tied in with a thirst for the adventure for life and a sense of humour. We also work on the seven habits of highly effective kids that compliment our values and give students the necessary skills to progress and thrive into their secondary schools and beyond.

Dorms will continue to be carefully organised to create a harmonious balance. All dormitories will get the same benefits the girls get and will be refurbished to provide modern, spacious, lodging options.

 

More than 8 adults, many of whom are teachers with young families, live on the site, giving our school the feeling of a small family community. Our teaching and boarding staff assist our boarders with their homework. They are not outside people  “filling in” with little boarding experience, but qualified teachers who can give expert and real world advice.