Welcome

Often referred to as a ‘home away from home’, at SCOTS PGC we prefer to think of boarding as an extension of family. While boarding will never replace home, we pride ourselves on providing an environment that reflects and cultivates the values our families hold.

We know all our families – from those living in remote outback communities, to those who call bustling international cities home – are united in their desire to find a school that suits the needs of their children, encourages them to follow their ambitions and helps them to develop the personal qualities they will need as 21st century global citizens.

We also know that starting boarding school is a big change in a young person’s life and we understand what it means to be away from home. Our residential staff may be educators, but they’re often parents too. The experience of our staff and in many cases, these dual perspectives, enable us to deliver an exceptional education, and at the same time, the care and nurture young people need to succeed.

A co-educational experience

Boarding forms a rich part of our heritage that stretches back over a century. Today, as in the past, our boarders continue to enrich the heart and soul of our College and we’re proud to offer families a co-educational experience that enables brothers and sisters to stay connected during the schooling journey.

Make yourself at home

The College has separate boarding campuses for boys and girls that offer a safe and secure space for them to learn, mature and grow.

The Locke Street campus is the home of girl boarders and hosts a number of heritage-listed buildings that have been stylishly renovated. It is a short five-minute bus-ride from the main College campus.

Boys board at the Oxenham Street campus. Senior boarders enjoy an architecturally designed boarding house, built in 2015, adjacent to our sports center, while Junior boarders enjoy a peaceful outlook over the Condamine River and nearby farmlands.

Students can make themselves at home with their own air-conditioned room, complete with a bed, study desk, storage and the freedom to decorate. The light, space and fresh air that abound in our boarding precincts reflect our rural heritage while our commitment to country values helps to develop a united community with a shared vision of excellence for the future.

Meet our Directors of Boarding

Our boarding community is supported by a team of highly experienced staff who have a passion for making the boarding house feel as close to ‘home’ as possible. Each member of the boarding team also holds an academic position at the College, which allows them to play an active role, beyond residential life, in the academic development and pastoral care of boarders.

David Marriott

Director of Boys' Boarding
“Boarding at SCOTS PGC College has a long and valuable history. I look forward to adding to that and making a positive contribution in many ways to the lives of the young men in Hawkins House”
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Stewart Bailey

Assistant to the Director of Boys' Boarding
"Boarding is an incredible opportunity and an experience which should be enjoyed - not endured. For me, boarding is not just a job - I see these boys as my extended family"
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Amy Woodgate

Director of Girls' Boarding and Head of Middle School
"Each student is unique and brings with them their own strengths, talents and experiences."
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“Boarding at SCOTS PGC College has a long and valuable history. I look forward to adding to that and making a positive contribution in many ways to the lives of the young men in Hawkins House”

David Marriott

Director of Boys' Boarding

Bachelor of Education

David heads up both our Boys’ Boarding Houses, caring and for our young men in Years 5 to Year 12.  David and his wife, Jodi, live on campus, at Hawkins House, and enjoy being part of the day to day lives of our boy boarders.

An experienced educator, David is passionate about providing a quality, caring educational environment – one that challenges and inspires boys to become the best version of themselves and make the most of the opportunities on offer.  He believes this starts with fostering positive relationships and having a community-mindedness approach.

“Boarding at SCOTS PGC College has a long and valuable history. I look forward to adding to that and making a positive contribution in many ways to the lives of the young men in our care.”

David is also the Head of Pastoral Practices, teaches HPE and has a keen interest in cricket.  He is committed to ensuring all students are actively engaged in all the College has to offer and each student is cared for academically, physically, socially and emotionally.

David holds a Bachelor of Education and is a level of ABSA.

"Boarding is an incredible opportunity and an experience which should be enjoyed - not endured. For me, boarding is not just a job - I see these boys as my extended family"

Stewart Bailey

Assistant to the Director of Boys' Boarding

Stewart has extensive experience in boarding schools, with the last 17 years spent here at SCOTS PGC College.  He lives in Cunningham House which houses our Junior Boys on the Oxenham Street campus, overlooking the Condamine River.

Stewart is a Warwick local and takes great pride in being part of the family atmosphere the College promotes.  He appreciates the country values he was raised with which in turn helps him provide a caring and respectful boarding environment, where all students feel safe, secure, relaxed and most importantly, happy.

“Boarding is an incredible opportunity and an experience which should be enjoyed – not endured.  For me, boarding is not just a job – I see these boys as my extended family.”

Basketball is Stewart’s second passion – he has played, coached and refereed for over 35 years at local, state and international levels.  His experience on the court has also played a practical role within the boarding house by helping the boys understand the importance of good sportsmanship, teamwork and leadership.

Stewart feels it is an honour and a privilege to be gifted the role of caring and guiding young lives as our boarders navigate their educational journey at SCOTS PGC College.

"Each student is unique and brings with them their own strengths, talents and experiences."

Amy Woodgate

Director of Girls' Boarding and Head of Middle School

Masters of Educational Studies (Leadership), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Applied Science (Ecology)

Amy Woodgate is an experienced and committed educator with a strong background in Early Years and Primary education. From teaching in the classroom, to leading and managing academic programs, Amy has spent the last 16 years creating high quality learning environments focused on developing the ‘whole’ child.

As the Director of Girls’ Boarding and the Head of Middle School at SCOTS PGC, her role is wide and varied.   It encompasses students in Years 6 right through to Year 8, while also caring for all the girls who board at the College in the residential facilities at Glenbrae House.

For Amy, working closely with staff, students and families is the most rewarding part of her role and she’s passionate about helping young people to thrive in their learning.

Whether it’s building a strong foundation as students transition into Middle School, or providing students with the confidence to investigate, question and collaborate as they grow and develop, Amy draws on her diverse experience and a range of age-appropriate strategies to support students as they journey through their education.  Equally,  Amy’s leadership in the Girls’ Boarding House provides a strong and supportive environment for the girls in boarding to flourish as they discover their place in the world.

Prior to joining the College in 2019, Amy was the Assistant Head of Junior School (Teaching and Learning) at Somerville House for five years. She also spent eight years at Brisbane Boys’ College as a classroom teacher, year level coordinator and in acting leadership roles and before that was a classroom teacher at Moreton Bay Boys’ College during its foundational years.