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With more than 160 years of experience in teaching boys, we know what makes them tick

Ipswich Grammar School is a boarding school, not just a school with boarders.

Boarders enrich a school in many ways. Their presence creates a fabric of community, of diverse culture and their leadership of fellow students profoundly enhances the experience for day students.

Boys will learn vital social skills in a community that fosters both independence and cooperation. Boarders meet boys from different cultures and develop life-long friendships. They also gain insights into their own unique skills and talents. They gain support from peers and staff as they strive to excel in their own areas of interest, whether they be academic, sporting, musical, or cultural.

Boarders are supported to build strong relationships. We believe communication is vital for healthy relationships and we understand that boys need to keep in touch with their families while they also develop lasting friendships at the School.

Our Boarders are encouraged to build strong relationships. We believe communication is vital for healthy relationships and we understand that boys need to keep in touch with their families while they also develop lasting friendships at the school. Our experienced boarding staff maintain a strong family atmosphere and encourage all students to be involved in the social and pastoral aspects of the school. The health and wellbeing of each boys is a shared responsibility between the Director of Boarding, resident staff, school medical staff and of course Broxy - our Boarding dog.

We work closely with all boarders to develop their leadership skills so that when our boys leave school they will have both the tools and desire to contribute to the wider community. Whether it be through boarding house committee involvement, acting as a buddy for new boys, via peer tutoring during homework, or as a boarding house prefect, a wide range of opportunities are offered for our boys to gain leadership skills.