The College
Amity House is a modern, well equipped and comfortable home away from home, staffed by competent and caring people with a genuine interest in the welfare of young people. It has all the facilities to cater for up to 130 students.
Schools
While many of the students attend A.S.H.S. they may attend any of the secondary institutions within the town, including St. Joseph's College and North Albany Senior High School.
Location
We are located high on Mount Clarence, adjacent to Albany Senior High School and have magnificent views of Albany and its hinterland.
Study
We have a reputation for being strict yet caring, where students' individuality and creativity are fostered. The students are able to develop and grow in a caring environment. It is a place where academic excellence is encouraged and achieved.
Study is supervised so that all students have the opportunity to develop to their maximum potential.
Student Care
We wish to stress that our priorities in caring for your children are:
- safety, security and shelter
- ensuring good health and hygiene
- best possible study time and study environment
- positive use of spare time for recreation and leisure
- ensuring their right to privacy when required encouraging and maintaining personal and dormitory cleanliness
- providing strategies for community living encompassing respect, courtesy and dignity
- providing good quality, nutritious meals
- developing friendships
- providing a disciplined environment
- to have happy children
Recreation
Being on the coast, Albany is able to offer an extensive range of leisure activities from beach swimming, fishing, picnics, swimming in the town's heated pool, bush walking, to the more traditional cricket, football, basketball and netball.
Community Involvment
Students are also encouraged to involve themselves in local community activities such as the Red Shield Appeal and raising money for research projects like cancer and leukaemia.
