Boarding gives students from remote locations the opportunity to mix with a broader range of peers, and provides students with access to curricular and co-curricular activities that may otherwise not be available to them. It eliminates lengthy commutes for students in rural areas while providing a safe, structured environment with rules and routine. Instead of a two-hour bus trip home, boarding students have the opportunity to use this time to study or participate in a sporting team or music lesson. Students’ time becomes much more manageable without the pressures of travel