Our position allows the students to make maximum use of Sydney’s wonderful public learning, cultural and recreational facilities
An education at St Vincent’s College is comprehensive with a full academic program plus a busy co-curricular schedule. Boarders take full advantage of these co-curricular activities, as well as participating in the after school and weekend boarding activities.
Our bright and spacious boarding house offers accommodation in twin rooms for Years 7 to 11 and single rooms in Year 12. Indoor and outdoor facilities encourage our Boarders to engage in structured and self-directed community building.
Our experienced and compassionate Boarding Coordinators encourage the Boarders to achieve their true potential. Under their care all manner of personalities learn to live harmoniously in Boarding.
The Boarding community attend a weekly Mass at our local Parish, St Canice’s and take active roles in the liturgy.
Afternoon and evening study is structured by learning stage and is supervised by Boarding and Teaching staff as well as Tertiary students.
Ms Susan Turner
Acting Dean of Boarding
Susan’s association with St Vincent’s dates back to 2014. Her experience in residential education has been honed by her time working at a boarding school in England. She has qualifications in nursing, education and psychology (with a focus on educational psychology) as well as undertaking studies in complementary medicines.
Susan has a lifelong commitment to learning and lives by her key vision: to take advantage of each teachable moment; guide girls towards self-sufficiency and resilience and ensure they have the capacity to make their way in the world beyond school; and support their learning and self-belief.
Susan also indulges in her passion for music during her spare time.
