CEWA’s Executive Director, Annette Morey joined more than 90 guests on Thursday 5 November for the official opening of La Salle College’s new on-campus boarding facility.
13 Nov 2026
A home away from home for boarders as La Salle opens new facility
Addressing the attendees, Annette said:
‘The facility is designed to be more than a place to sleep. It will be a place where students learn, grow as students and as people, build friendships that last a lifetime, and connect with their culture.
‘All that will now happen nestled among the beautiful bushlands surrounding Blackadder Creek, and right on the College’s campus. It will connect boarders more closely with the life of the College. It means students have greater access to academic support, sporting opportunities, co-curriculars and can foster the friendships and experiences that make being part of a school community so special.’
The new boarding facility represents exciting educational opportunities, and a welcoming home and community for students from regional and remote communities in which to belong and flourish.
Up to 40 students can be accommodated in the facilities, in addition to dedicated staff accommodation and offers our boarding students functional living, study, recreation, and cultural spaces including multiple yarning circles, basketball half court, and outdoor covered BBQ area.
The facilities got the tick of approval from students Ianardia, Year 8 and Rashard, Year 7.
‘I like the rooms and the basketball court. The showers are really nice and our Yarning Circles. I also like having lights next to our bed in our room,’ Ianardia said.
‘It’s really good. I like being close to school, my room is nice and I like using the school footy oval,’ added Rashard.
Amongst those gathered were students, staff, community members, alumni, and boarding families. Some travelled from as far as the Tiwi Islands and Geraldton to share in this special moment.
Principal, Michael Williams said:
‘The true success of this building will be measured not just by its state-of-the-art facilities, but by the relationships formed, the sense of belonging created, and the opportunities it provides for generations of young First Nations people.’
Joining Annette at the ceremony were Member for Midland, Steve Catania MLA, representing Education Minister Sabine Winton MLA, City of Swan Mayor, Tanya Richardson, former Principals, and Directors of Boarding, members of our College Advisory Council, and P&F representatives.
The day’s events concluded with a tour of the boarding facility.