Year 7 Boarding at Bunbury Grammar

Starting Year 7 is a big step. Doing it as a boarder? Even bigger. At Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, we make sure it’s an experience filled with support, adventure, and lifelong friendships. One of just three co-ed boarding schools in WA, we offer families the unique opportunity to have siblings grow and learn together in the same school.

A Smooth Start to Secondary School

Boarding in Year 7 is a whole new world—new routines, new independence, and, for many, the first time away from home. With over 50 years of experience, we know what it takes to make the transition smooth. Since 2007, our dedicated Year 7 Transition Program has been helping students adjust, giving them the confidence, structure, and support they need to thrive in secondary school.

Boarding That Feels Like Home

Our cottage-style boarding units create a warm, welcoming environment—nothing like traditional dorm blocks. Each unit houses up to eight students of the same gender, with a mix of year levels, creating a family-like atmosphere where younger boarders always have someone to turn to.

Younger students share a room, while older boarders get their own space. And every student gets to make it their own—photos, posters, fairy lights, and colourful bedding turn each room into a personal retreat.

Support That Goes Beyond the Classroom

Boarding staff at BCGS aren’t just supervisors—they’re mentors, role models, and a big part of the boarding community. Every year group has a dedicated Residential Coordinator, working closely with teachers to ensure students are supported both academically and personally. Senior Boarding students also act as mentors for Year 7s, helping them settle in and navigate their new routines.

When it’s time for Prep (study time), Year 7 boarders ease into it earlier, with a structured routine that helps them build good study habits. They also have an earlier bedtime, with a pause on internet and devices, ensuring they get the rest they need.

Friends, Fun & Life Beyond the Classroom

Boarding at BCGS isn’t just about school—it’s about the experiences that come with it. From weekend trips to Adventure World, Friday night gym sessions, beach bus outings, and late-night games of pool, foosball, and ping pong in the Common Room, life here is never boring.

As 2023 Head Boarder Sienna Guidi puts it: “Boarding is so much fun with the beach bus, trips to Adventure World, and other fun places. I love going to the gym every Friday night and playing foosball, pool, and ping pong in the Common Room. My other favourite thing in Boarding is the food!”

At BCGS, friendships form fast and last a lifetime. Through multi-age activities, shared experiences, and the tight-knit community that boarding creates, students leave not just with an education – but with a second family.

Apply for Year 7 Boarding Today

Year 7 at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School is a milestone worth planning for. Secure your child’s place early and give them the best start to secondary school – one filled with opportunity, adventure, and friendships that will last long after graduation. Apply today and take the first step!