Dining Hall

Dining at Guildford Grammar School

All meals are taken in the School Dining Hall, and all boarders dine together. There are a few exceptions, particularly in summer when the Saturday evening meal is often a shared barbecue or outdoor dinner, or when the Dining Hall is used for a School function. Attendance at all meals is compulsory for all boarders.

The menu is overseen by a dietitian to ensure meals are balanced and appropriate for adolescents and teenagers. There is usually a choice of main course for punctual diners, and second helpings may be available once everyone has eaten.

Although most meals are served cafeteria style, once a week a formal dinner service is held (usually on Thursday evenings). Boarders are seated with students from different year levels to encourage conversation and connection, similar to a family meal.

Dining Standards and Expectations

Boarders are expected to maintain a high standard of table manners and presentation at all times. Dress should be neat and respectable. Those wearing singlets or thongs will not be served — closed-in shoes must be worn in the Dining Hall at all times.

Boarders may sit anywhere in the Dining Hall but must attend meals punctually. Duty staff are present at every meal to supervise and support the smooth running of dining times.

Special arrangements for meals outside normal hours, or any dietary requirements, can be discussed with the Head of Boarding.