Northam Residential College – providing an opportunity for students in remote areas to attend primary, secondary and TAFE colleges by providing affordable, good quality, supervised accommodation, care and services.

Northam is located 98 kms east of Perth at the gateway to the Wheatbelt agricultural district.

Northam Residential College provides well equipped facilities with modern air-conditioned single room accommodation for all students. Facilities include student lounge and common rooms, pool and table tennis tables, study and game computers, wide screen TV/DVD, and access to tennis, basketball, netball, hockey and football facilities. Spacious modern bedrooms contain large study desks, drawers and wardrobes.

The residential college is located opposite Northam Senior High School, walking distance from TAFE (Northam Campus) and a short bus ride to St Joseph’s Catholic School. Numerous primary schools are also located in close proximity. Northam Senior High School was ranked third best government school in WA for 2002, and continues to offer excellent vocational courses and extremely successful vocational education and training courses.

We actively support and encourage students with their studies by providing an excellent learning environment which is functional and well maintained. It is our personal goal to ensure all students feel liked, respected and supported by peers and staff, enjoy college life and are socially confident. We are aware of our responsibility to make sure parents are informed, supportive and highly satisfied with their children’s progress. We also ensure the residential college continues to attract responsible staff that are skilled, motivated, empowered and confidently able to meet the challenges of the job.

Our close proximity to Perth allows a varied activities program which includes regular supervised outings to Perth. This assists students achieve developmental, social, recreational and life experience goals.

FACILITIES
Northam Residential College offer a hight standard of student accommodation with modern air-conditioned single room accommodation which gives students their personal space, privacy and a place for personal belongings.

The College has a Recreational Room with TV/DVD, table sports and computer facilities. We have a common room which is spacious and a place where students meet, socialise and sit quietly and relax. The College has computers which are connected to the internet and we are in the proces of linking our resources to Northam SeniourHight School by fibre optic cable which will assist the students in their studies.

Tennis, cricket and basketball courts are available at the nearby High School and are available to hostel students after school hours.

Northam and surrounding areas offer a wide range of facilities and activities to complement what we offer at the College.

PASTORAL CARE
Supporting the academic achievement of our students is a vital element of what we offer and provide at Northam Residential College. Study times are set to a regular routine, so students have no distractions. All students have their personal study space. The length of study time is adapted to match senior and junior students' study needs. Tutors are available to assist students who may require specialised tutorial sessions. College staff regular and systematic communications,with teachers to they are well informed about students progress.

SPORT
Our students are encouraged to particpate in a wide range of sporting activities to develop mind and body. The College has its own netball, hockey and basketball teams. The Northam community has excellent sporting facilitles to accommodate sports minded people.

STUDENTS
Our students come to us from all over Western Australia and we make it easy of them to quickly settle into our community and feel at home. Great friendships are formed, many for life.

To discuss your child’s future, you are invited to visit our residential college, or phone the College Manager, Leanne Lee.