Boarding

For Girls from Grade 8 to Grade 12

Our philosophy is to make our boarding community a second family for the girls. Our belief is that happy girls are better able to flourish and reach their full potential. For this reason, we aim to maintain an environment that is nurturing, accepting of difference, safe and supportive. Each girl is a significant part of our community at St John’s D.S.G.

We provide a cosy and homely boarding environment for all girls from Grade 8 to Grade 12 in a weekly or a termly boarding capacity.

All of our yummy and nutritious meals are caringly provided by our in-house catering team who can accommodate all dietary requirements.

Pastoral Care is provided by our Head of Boarding, House Mothers and numerous Boarder Mistresses, all of whom reside with the girls in the boarding establishment.

We strongly promote self and mutual respect as our girls live and grow together, forming friendships which remain with them for life.

Meet Our Head of Boarding

Ronel Taylor

My journey at St John’s D.S.G. started in 2015 when my daughter, Amy, began as an Eaglet in Grade RR. I was also involved with the Parents’ Association, which allowed me to form friendships with other parents and staff. After spending some time in the UK in 2019, working in the Finance Department of a senior school, I discovered my passion for working in a school environment. In 2022, I was appointed as Boarding and Transport Operations Co-ordinator at St John’s D.S.G. I absolutely love being around the girls and experiencing the happy environment that boarding brings. It was with great excitement that I accepted the role of Head of Boarding in Term 3, 2024.

Outside of work, I am happily married to Trevor, and we have two easygoing children, Amy and Austin, and a lively, water-loving cat named Missy. Our favourite activities include days at the dam, camping trips, riding mountain bikes, watching school sports over the weekends, playing padel, unwinding by the pool at home and spending quality time with family and friends.