A community in the
heart of a community

To be a boarder at Shore is a profound experience of our head, heart and soul philosophy. Here the boys live and learn with each other in a space of mutual respect and collaboration.

Boarding as a way of life

There are currently 200 boarders at Shore – a varied mix of boys from regional and rural New South Wales, overseas and weekly boarders. This short film will give you some valuable insights into the lives they lead with us.

Shore boarding students relaxing on Shore grounds

Our Boarding Handbook

Like all successful and supportive communities, we have principles that guide our attitudes and behaviour.

Our handbook will give you a very clear understanding of our philosophy, our rules and regulations, our daily routines, the safeguards that ensure your boy’s health and happiness, and the values we strive to instil.

 

 

 

Our Boarding Houses

We have four houses with School House being both the oldest and the largest as it acts as first year induction programme for boys entering the boarding life.

School House

School House

School House

Our biggest house with up to 75 boys, it opened in 1889 when the School was founded. Living in School House acts as first year induction programme for boys entering the boarding life.
School House

Robson House

Robson House

Robson House

Robson House opened in 1926 and was named after the School’s first Headmaster. (LC Robson).
Robson House

Barry House

Barry House

Barry House

Named after Alfred Barry, the third Bishop of Sydney, this house opened in 1939.
Barry House

Hodges House

Hodges House

Hodges House

Named after the School’s second headmaster, Charles Hodges, this House also opened in 1939.
Hodges House

Take a Virtual Tour of
School House

If you would like a personal tour of our Boarding houses, please contact us using the link below.

Take the first step on your son’s Boarding journey

We’ve streamlined the process to make your application as straightforward as possible.
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Meet the
Boarding Team

Alistair Roland

Director of BOARDING

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Alistair Roland

Director of BOARDING

Zoi Barber

EA TO THE DIRECTOR OF BOARDING

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Zoi Barber

EA TO THE DIRECTOR OF BOARDING

Emily Murray

Assistant Housemaster
Year 7 Boarders

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Emily Murray

Assistant Housemaster
Year 7 Boarders

Barry House

boarding staff

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Barry House

boarding staff

Hodges House

BOARDING STAFF

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Hodges House

BOARDING STAFF

Robson House

Boarding Staff

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Robson House

Boarding Staff

School House

Boarding Staff

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School House

Boarding Staff

Trust and Support

Our Houses are staffed by men and women who deeply understand and embrace the essence of boarding at Shore, most of whom are permanent teachers at our Senior School. They are here to provide care, mentorship, trust and support to the boys and help ensure a safe and supportive environment for them to live and learn in.

Trust and Support

Health and Wellbeing

All boarders at Shore benefit from our total commitment to Pastoral Care and the protection of their physical, emotional and mental health.
Health and Wellbeing

Book a Boarding House Tour

We welcome you to visit us at North Sydney and take a tour of one of our four Boarding Houses.

Book a Boarding House Tour

A day in the life of Boarding at Shore

The boys in our Boarding Houses live well structured lives. It’s essential for both their success and wellbeing that they learn to organise their days to optimise the opportunity for study, games, rest, and relaxation.

A day in the life of boarding at Shore

 

Weekends at Shore

The weekend routine includes full sporting fixtures on Saturday, and all Boarders who are not on Boarders Weekend Leave participate in Chapel on Sunday morning.

On Sunday afternoons, the boys will go on group outings or play games, while some of the older students can enjoy supervised sessions in the gym.

Weekends at Shore

 

Learn More

Our Boarding team are here to help

If you have any questions about Boarding life or the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact our team by phone or by email.

You can reach us on +61 2 9956 1130 or at boarding@shore.nsw.edu.au