Boarding House

Interview with a Mac House boarders: 

"I didn’t expect living in the Boarding House would be so much fun.  I live on a farm near Timboon so I enjoy being able to hang out with the other girl boarders regularly.   It is fun having a roommate with whom we can share stories of our day at school.  It was nice to have a “girls’ night” in the Year 12 wing (shhhh - they were at the dinner dance) talking and giggling while watching movies.  Mr Monk brought us popcorn to share."  

Boarder of the Week 6 - Emily Lyne 

"I like how there are always people around to talk to. Also to socialise with, even if you just say good morning in the line to make your lunch or if you just talk about your day whilst waiting to do washing there is always someone to talk to. That’s definitely my favourite part. I felt really nervous when I first came to the boarding house because I didn’t know anyone and most things were so different than I had experienced before, but I eventually get used to it with the help of so many supportive people. I’m looking forward to the themed dinners and seeing everyone dressed up." 

Boarder of the Week 5 – Poppy Malseed 

Photo: Poppy (left) and Emily (right)

Wimmera Field Days 

What a pleasure to meet up with College parents Alby Vallance, Leun Credlin and Warren Funcke during the Wimmera Field Days in Horsham. In addition to meeting current parents and families, we were pleased to begin conversations and promote College to many prospective families from the Wimmera District. 

We also had two wonderful people pop by to say hello - Old Collegian Des James, Class of 1956, and Bruce Schultz (grandfather of Henry Haynes, who was Speirs House Boarding Captain 2022), who provided an update on Henry.

Des James - Class of 1956

Des boarded at Hamilton College from 1954 - 56. At this time, the boarders dorms were on the top floor of the Tower Building.  Des's memory was as sharp as a tack and shared some great stories with us... 

• The greatest highlight of Des's time at College was an excursion to the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne.  The Head Master, Mr Pond took about 25 students. 
• He also remembers going to the Melbourne Show 
• Fond memories of rough football matches on the College oval. 
• The after-school snack for boarders was bread and jam. NO butter! 
• He certainly remembered that you never wanted to be sent to the Head Master! 

I’m now looking forward to our next Field Day outing at Lucindale on 15 and 16 March. If you are able to make a trip out for the day, please come and say g’day. 

Up and coming events: 

• Exeat weekend - the Boarding House will close from 5pm on Friday, 8 March and re-open at 3:30 pm Monday, 11 March. The Naracoorte bus will operate as normal on Friday and return students on Monday, 11 March, at the standard times. 
• Katnook Estate Parent Drinks – on Thursday, 14 March. Always a highlight of the annual calendar!
• Lucindale Field Days – We will be in the Yakka Pavillion at the Lucindale Fields on 15/16 March.