We welcome you to The Cathedral School boarding community and look forward to establishing a long association and friendship with your family during your child’s education at Cathedral.
At The Cathedral School, we pride ourselves on the various levels of specifically designed structures we have in place to offer top-class academic, boarding and social support for your sons and daughters.
Boarding is a unique opportunity to live within and contribute to a strong community and provides, within a Christian environment, an opportunity for the development of character, self-discipline, leadership and initiative, whilst nurturing lifelong friendships.
We, the staff of the school, recognise that boarding is seldom, if ever, the same as living at home, but those children who come prepared to grasp the many and varied opportunities that boarding life offers, thoroughly enjoy the experience and often make friends for life.
Boarding Routine
Boarders pride themselves on their weekly routine which provides stability and a consistency in their work/life balance.

Sports and Activities
Boarding life at The Cathedral School is never dull. Students participate in a variety of social activities, organised by the Activities Coordinator.
Students are encouraged to participate in local sporting teams and cultural clubs. Many current students participate in a variety of sports and clubs including Rugby Union, Rugby League, Australian Rules Football, Basketball, Netball, Hockey, Soccer, Archery, Ice Hockey, Athletics, Tennis, Table Tennis and Defence Force Cadets. Students are taught how to manage club commitments with their academic studies.
Future Boarders Outreach Program
The Cathedral School’s Future Boarders Outreach Program is offered to small schools throughout rural and remote Queensland. Our focus is on engaging students from rural and remote locations as well as those from Indigenous backgrounds.
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Boarding Experience
The Boarding Experience provides a great insight into boarding life and a chance to meet our wonderful staff and friendly boarders. Boarding Experience is scheduled to coincide with our School Open Day and students have the option to stay overnight and depart the following day.
Bookings for the Boarding Experience are essential.
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Boarders’ Travel Day
Boarders’ Travel Day occurs eight times yearly, on the day before and after each term. This day ensures that Boarding and International students arrive or depart on the same day, allowing time for transfer to or from their chosen accommodation.
Depending on flight availability, students travelling through Townsville Airport should book their flights in advance and schedule them for mid-morning on Boarders’ Travel Day. The school offers complimentary airport-to-campus transfers for students who send their travel itineraries in advance.
Early or late arrivals and departures are not permitted.
For international arrivals and departures, Brisbane Airport is recommended as the transfer destination in Australia. A direct flight from Brisbane to Townsville takes approximately two hours.