Boarding House
Boarding Philosophy
We provide a caring and supportive environment to enable students develop their independence and take responsibility for their own actions. It is an opportunity to live independently but with a sense of working together as a team and participating in the community. Boarding House practices are based on policies as per Boarding Australia.
Enrolment/Selection
Students are placed on a 6 week trial period after taking up residence. All enrolments are for one year only and readmission is not automatic. To ensure everyone enjoys a safe and supportive boarding experience, all students are expected to treat others with respect, follow Boarding House expectations, and contribute positively to the community. Students who are unable to meet these expectations, despite support and guidance, may have their place in the Boarding House reviewed, which may include suspension.
All parents will be asked to indicate at the end of term 3 whether they wish to renew their application for the forthcoming year.
Daily Routines
- 7.30 am Rise, shower, dress, tidy rooms, etc.
- 8.00 am Breakfast and make lunch
- 8.30 am Leave for school
- 8.40 am Boarding house locked
- 3.10 pm School bell
- 3.30 pm Report back to Boarding House, afternoon tea, recreation etc.
- 6.15 pm Everyone must be back ready for tea
- 6.30 pm Tea
- 8.00 pm Curfew* (Friday night 9:30pm)
- 10.00 pm Lights out (Friday night 10:30pm)
Students are not be at the boarding House during school hours unless due to illness or permission is given by Boarding House Parent or Principal.
Bedrooms
- The bedrooms are places of privacy, rest, study and quiet relaxation.
- No student may enter another’s bedroom without first seeking permission.
- Clothing is not to be left on beds/floors.
- Before leaving for school, students are to tidy rooms, check windows and switch off lights. * There is to be strict quiet after 10.15 pm.
- Rooms will be allocated by House Parents.
- At the end of the final term, students must remove all of their belongings from their rooms. There are limited facilities to store gear during vacations.
- It is in the students’ best interests not to have too many clothes or personal items.
- Rooms must be tidy at all times as there is limited storage. Too much gear makes it more difficult to be tidy.
Fees Structure
- 7 Day Boarding Fee: $15,360 per annum + $500 bond
- 5 Day Boarding Fee $12,000 per annum + $500 bond
A payment plan is available, please contact the school for more information. Payments can be made:
- In cash
- By cheque – payable to Cleve Area School
- By direct debit: contact the School Finance Officer for account details
Any resident experiencing difficulties with board payments must contact the Co-ordinator to review their situation.
A holding fee will be applied in place of board when the resident is away from the Boarding House for school vacations, except the December/January holidays. Two weeks advance notice is required when vacating the Boarding House. A penalty of two weeks rent will apply if advance notice is not received.