Boarding School | Southdowns College

Boarding

A caring, disciplined and homely environment

Welcome to College House!

With our College House, for learners in grade 8 to 12, we are able to provide a caring and disciplined environment in which the learners are encouraged to participate in sport and cultural activities whilst providing them with a comfortable and homely environment. This special environment is highlighted in the words of Shaugnah Ambros, a previous grade12 learner: “Being in College House has been one of the most amazing experiences.

Everyone has such a unique way of making others feel special and at home. The College House boarders have become a very close-knit family. It’s good to know you’re living with the people who are going through the exact same thing as you are, and you can relate to everyone around you. We know when someone’s having a bad day or when someone’s trying to contain good news!”

College House is a fully fledged boarding facility which is adjacent to the Senior College. There are 52 beds available for boarders. We accommodate weekly boarders (Monday – Thursday) and monthly boarders (seven days per week, excluding school holidays and mid-term break). The College House staff ensure that the children are provided with opportunities to attend various weekend activities.

During the holidays, the College House will be made available to touring teams from other schools and institutions. The hostel will follow a structured programme under the auspices of the Southdowns College rules and regulations.

College House is a modern, well-equipped boarding house, offering double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, recreational facilities, access to the school gym facility, and a home away from home atmosphere. Students also have controlled wireless access to the internet to assist in projects and research when needed. Meals are provided at the onsite restaurant and caters for many tastes.

Our boarding community is diverse in culture and cosmopolitan in nature, and a great joy to have within the whole school community. It is an environment which is conducive to achieving outstanding academic results and developing lifelong friendships.