Keys House Structure
All boarders belong to the House group, Keys House. This creates a sense of community and belonging for the boys. Within their House group, boys participate in tutor groups, Inter-house sports and activities together.
Upcoming Events
For more events please view the School Calendar.
10 November 2009
Parents’ Association Meeting
11 November 2009
Canteen Helpers' Afternoon Tea
12 November 2009
New Year 6 Music Information Night
Years 7/8 Wing
All Year 7 and 8 boarders are housed in one seperate house together, reflecting our commitment to growth and development of young adolescent boys. The Year 7/8 Wing is staffed by a Head of Year, Housemother and academic and residential staff, all of whom live either in-house or on campus. In addition, there are four Year 11 "mentors" who live in the house on a rotation. These boys assist with homework and general well-being of their younger peers.
Social activities are organised for the weekends, including:
- movies
- AFL football games
- ice-skating
- socialising with local girls' schools
It is compulsory for all Year 8 boys to begin the Bibbulmun Track journey. This journey is a Keys House initiative which begins in Year 8 and which will conclude in Year 12 should the boys wish to take up this challenge.
Year 9 Wing
All Year 9 boarders are housed in a seperate house together. The Year 9 is staffed by a Head of Year, Housemother and academic and residential staff, all of whom live either in-house or on campus. In addition, there are four Year 11 "mentors" who live in the house on a rotation. These boys assist with homework and general well-being of their younger peers.
Social activites are organised at weekends, including:
- surfing classes
- Rugby games
- Adventure World
- socialising with local girls' schools
All boys in Year 9 have the opportunity to continue the Bibbulmun Track journey, which they began in Year 8.
Keys House (Years 10 to 12)
This is known as "The Big House". Years 10 to 12 boys are housed in one complex overlooking the Scotch playing fields. This facility was opened in 2003 and houses 105 boys in either single or double accommodation.
Year 12 students have their own rooms on a rotation throughout their final year (wherever possible). While students in Years 10 and 11 share double rooms. The Head of Boarding, Assistant Head of Boarding and their families live within the complex, as do six resident masters. A Housemother and two academic staff members are also on staff.
Social activities are organised at weekends, including:
- paint-balling
- surfing classes
- dance classes (Year 12s)
- theatre and concert tickets
There is the opportunity for all Year 10, 11 and 12 boys to finish their Bibbulmun Track journey with the completion in Albany in Year 12 - these boys are known as "end-to-enders".