The Glennie School, Toowoomba

Boarding at Glennie

The Glennie boarding community is lively, inclusive and cohesive. It fosters strong and supportive relationships with every girl and her family. Whether your daughter is an extrovert or a little more reserved, she will be welcomed into the Glennie family and embraced for who she is.

In one of the largest Australian inland cities, your daughter will never be short of the opportunity, adventure and connections commonly found in metropolitan areas. Toowoomba’s regional setting offers a friendly and safe community, where your daughter will feel welcome and inspired on her learning journey.

Just a 1.5-hour drive from Brisbane and with direct flights to Toowoomba now available, a Glennie education for your daughter is more accessible than ever before.

Every boarder at Glennie is a valued individual who is supported and encouraged to achieve her  potential.

The great benefit of a Glennie boarding experience is that it encourages girls to make decisions and become confident, trusted, compassionate and capable young women. Christian values underpin our boarding philosophy and the wellbeing of our boarders is paramount. 

The Glennie boarding houses are like extended families and enjoy close connections with the boarders and their families. We encourage the strong and open relationships you would find in any caring household. 

Boarding is a significant transition for many families and we understand the adjustment challenges it brings. That’s why we have robust systems in place to give your daughter the support she needs right throughout her stay in our care.

We know there is a lot to learn and manage when growing as a young woman. At Glennie, we take seriously our responsibility for creating a comfortable, nurturing and private second home for all boarders.

 

Glennie gets Boarding

Daily life at Glennie is exciting.

A history of boarding

Families have long chosen Glennie for more than just a quality education. 

Whether from the Darling Downs, south and north-west Queensland, north and central-west New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Western Australia and abroad, for generations Glennie has provided a home away from home for families seeking boarding for their daughter.

This long association provides Glennie with a trusted framework for boarding families, and a knowledge and understanding of the needs of the students in our care. 

Our boarders and their families are at the heart of Glennie. Our students appreciate what it means to be a part of a highly supportive community and mix easily across year groups. Friendships grow naturally. Day students often visit their friends in the boarding houses and are always welcome to join us for casual boarding. Sometimes, they even come on our outings. 

Boarders work together to create a strong, closely knit community that looks out for and supports each other. There is always somebody to turn to – whether it is a peer, older student, member of staff or House Mother.

This close bond is replicated among boarding families. Parents are encouraged to join our Boarder Parent Support Group, which meets once a term and provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families and have a voice in boarding life. There’s also the annual Boarder Mothers Lunch, which is a highlight of the boarding calendar.

An environment for girls

Care and safety is at the forefront for Glennie Boarders.

A supporting family

Every boarder at Glennie is regarded as an important individual who is supported and encouraged in her own efforts to achieve her full potential.

The value of a Glennie boarding experience is that it encourages girls to make decisions and become confident, trusted, compassionate, and capable young women. Christian values underpin our boarding philosophy and the wellbeing of our boarders is paramount. 

The Glennie boarding houses are like extended families and enjoy close connections with the boarders and their families. We encourage the strong and open relationships that you would find in any caring household. Boarding is a significant transition for many families and it is important for you to know that we do understand the adjustment challenges in those initial weeks. We are available to support you and your daughter throughout her stay in our care.

We know there is a lot to learn and manage when growing as a young woman. That is why, at Glennie, we take seriously our responsibility of creating a comfortable, nurturing and private second home for our boarders, where they feel capable to immerse themselves in all there is on offer inside and outside of school life.