For Boarders
Collective Ambition
Acknowledged nationally as the experts in growing culturally-connected Torres Strait Islander leaders of the future.
Purpose Statement
Through a culturally unique, an ‘on-country’ boarding experience, we grow Torres Strait Islander children in Years 7-12 to be proud and confident.
A Welcoming Approach
Torres Strait Kaziw Meta provides a safe and welcoming ‘home away from home’ pastoral care environment for boarders in years 7 to 12, to be educated at Tagai State College. Our friendly and expert boarding staff professionally mentor boarders, to encourage the values of respect, excellence, inclusion, care and social justice to guide them with life skills for a stronger future.
Vision
To ensure Torres Strait Kaziw Meta is the preferred boarding facility for Torres Strait Islander students.
Mission
Our mission is to nurture boarders to achieve their full potential, to be confident, proud and strong in their culture, with resilient life skills and respect for themselves and others.
A Welcoming Approach
Torres Strait Kaziw Meta provides a safe and welcoming ‘home away from home’ pastoral care environment for boarders in years 7 to 12, to be educated at Tagai State College. Our friendly and expert boarding staff professionally mentor boarders, to encourage the values of respect, excellence, inclusion, care and social justice to guide them with life skills for a stronger future.
Life at Torres Strait Kaziw Meta
We house 67 boarders in five family group houses set amongst lush gardens. Age groups and year levels live together, under the supervision of house parent staff living onsite. Each room accommodates two boarders plus their own cupboard for clothing and belongings. Boarders share a bathroom and have their own laundry and outside sitting area, plus a communal lounge and dining area.
To help all our boarders have a safe and positive boarding experience, Torres Strait Kaziw Meta has a zero tolerance to bullying, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. We can also help access professional counselling services on Thursday Island, for any boarder experiencing issues affecting their wellbeing.
Our Difference
Torres Strait Kaziw Meta is a unique on-country home designed to meet the needs of the boarders who travel long distances from their outer islands, and live with us for 6 years. Life at Torres Strait Kaziw Meta is holistically balanced to build self confidence in every boarder, by focusing on both education and extra-curricular activities of sport, dance, cooking, technical and life skills.
The internationally recognised Torres Strait Kaziw Meta Dance Team regularly perform a curated repertoire of culturally significant stories with permission from the children’s outer islands leaders. The performances, protocols and rich cultural meaning of these performances provide a foundation that underpins our young Torres Strait Islander children’s identity. Our unique dual focus on education and extra-curricular activities supports each boarder as they mature into the next generation of Torres Strait Islander leaders.
Come for a tour of Torres Strait Kaziw Meta
We’re delighted you’re thinking about Torres Strait Kaziw Meta. The best way to discover the warm welcome of Torres Strait Kaziw Meta is to come on a tour. We welcome parents, guardians and their future boarders to contact us and come for a visit.
