From the Head of Boarding 

Dear Boarding Community,

This edition comes on the last day of Term 3. Our Year 12 Boarders have left after Farewell assemblies and activities as their rite of passage. We wish them all the best for the forthcoming HSC Examinations beginning in Term 4.

Already, we see our new Year 12 Boarders in their College Year 12 tops - how quickly things change. We wish these young people all the best as they begin their final year next term.

Congratulations to all of our Boarders who played in finals, who won finals, and commiserations to those who came close to winning. The striving to win and the playing are the most important parts of sport.

Spring is Upon Us

It is pleasing to be able to spend more time outside in the warmer, sunny weather - at times. Taking advantage of this, the Nagle House girls were seen enjoying the change of weather with an activity on the front lawns of Mount Erin.

Henty   Field   Days

Kildare, Mater Dei, and MEBS were at Henty, located this year in the Country Lifestyle Pavilion. It was great to catch up with our Boarding Community who came by, meet with new and potential families, and to catch up with our colleagues from other Boarding Schools who were present over the three days. I would like to thank the following people who joined me at the stand during the three days:

Mrs Val Thomas - Principal, Mater Dei Catholic College

Mrs Jackie Tassell - MEBS Boarding Coordinator

Mr. Richard O'Connell - MDCC

Mr. Tom Pulver - KCC

Ms Lauren Verdon - KCC

Mount Erin Boarding Parent Advisory Group

We would love to have any Boarding parents who are interested in joining us as members of this very important part of Mount Erin governance.  The Parent Advisory  group meet once a term. 

Please let me know if you would like some more information or you would like to join us: 

email:     bussenschuttj@ww.catholic.edu.au                      mobile: 0448 860 640

2026 Boarding Leaders

The following Boarding students have been appointed as Boarding leaders for 2025/26:

Kildare College Boarding Captains  :  Scarlett Chambers and Jett Nguyen 

Mater Dei College Boarding Captain: Maisy McCrone

Nagle House Captain: Mia Hines (MDCC)

Rice House Captain: Samuel Thomson (MDCC) / Jett Nguyen (KCC) (Shared Role)

BRC (Boarding Representative Council) Leaders: Maya Prentice (MDCC) and Samuel Thomsen (MDCC)

 Congratulations to all of these young leaders who will begin their roles next term.    

College Year 12 Leaving Assemblies and Awards

Kildare and Mater Dei held their Year 12 Leaver Assemblies during the last week of term. 

Congratulations to all of our Year 12 Boarders who received an award - we are very proud of you all.

Mater Dei:

• Mac Drummond - First in Subject for Construction
• Chelsea Thomas - Application to Learning Award

Kildare:

• Missy Ryan -  Biology - Merit

                             Business Studies - Merit

                             Mathematics Standard - Merit

                             Studies of Religion - Merit

• Ollie Hall - Sports Award - Rugby League

• Dustin Hood - MEBS Boarding Captain Award

                           - Romero House Award

• Daniel Stiles - Vocational Student of the Year 2025

• Hunter Stiles - Mathematics Advanced - Merit

      

• Neve Smith - MEBS Boarding Captain Award
•                        - Oodgeroo House Award
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• Isaac Gooden - Industrial Technology - First in Course (Timber)

   

  Boarding Options at MEBS

Full Boarding

If you would be interested in Full Boarding at MEBS, or if you know of someone else who is, may I ask you to let me know: 

bussenschuttj@ww.catholic.edu.au OR mobile: 0448 860 640

On behalf of the Boarding Staff and MEBS, have an enjoyable and safe school holiday break.

John Bussenschutt | Head of Boarding

Mount Erin Boarding is committed to the provision of a safe and supportive learning and working environment for Boarders and Staff. MEBS follows the Diocese of Wagga Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. Information, reporting processes and support are available Here.