50 Years of Boarding Done Right
Boarding at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School isn’t just about where you sleep – it’s about where you belong. We’ve been welcoming students into our co-ed Boarding community since 1972, giving them a home away from home for over 50 years.
More Than Support – Real Care
Adjusting to Boarding life is different for everyone, and our dedicated, experienced staff get that. They’re trained to handle the ups and downs of Boarding, helping students settle in at their own pace. Ask any BCGS boarder (or their parents), and they’ll tell you – the level of care here is what makes the difference.
Living & Learning Together
Our Boarding team isn’t just here to supervise—they’re part of the school community. Many of our residential staff are also teachers, keeping a strong link between academic support and daily life.
Residential staff live on-site with their families, creating a true home environment where help is always close by. Duty staff keep things running smoothly, and the School Nurse is on hand every morning in the Boarding precinct. The Head of Boarding stays across academic and pastoral care updates, attending weekly meetings to make sure every boarder is supported. With regular staff check-ins and a strong sense of community, students always have someone looking out for them.
Residential staff contact details |
| Head of Boarding | Deputy Head of Boarding |
| Mr Justin Forbes | Mr Josh Williams |
| 0417 185 780 | 0447 242 359 |
| justin.forbes@bcgs.wa.edu.au | josh.williams@bcgs.wa.edu.au |
| Residential Year Group Co-ordinator | Residential Year Group Co-ordinator |
| Ms Caroline Cooper | Linda MacDonald |
| 0408 694 654 | 0404 886 590 |
| caroline.cooper@bcgs.wa.edu.au | linda.macdonald@bcgs.wa.edu.au |
| Boarding Office | |
| Administration | |
| (08) 9722 6150 | |
| boarding@bcgs.wa.edu.au |
