1980 Box Hill conference R.S.I.S. (Round Square International Service) was created to promote and organise overseas voluntary service projects. Roy McComish retired as headmaster of Box Hill School in 1987 and was replaced by Dr Rodney Atwood after whom one of the school's boarding houses is named. He in turn served until 2003 before being replaced by Mark Eagers, who was replaced by the school's current headmaster Corydon Lowde in 2014. Thirds Each student is assigned to a group or third for competitions in music, sports and various other events. These are similar to 'houses' in other boarding schools and are separate from the actual physical Houses that each student is assigned to on arrival for pastoral reasons. The number of thirds has varied over the years, but there are currently four thirds: Olympians Spartans Corinthians Athenians Boarding and Day Houses Box Hill School has six boarding houses and four day houses. Boarding Houses Atwood – built in 2005 and opened by Anne, Princess Royal, Atwood House was named after Box Hill School’s second headmaster, Dr Rodney Atwood. It is a purpose-built two-storey house for the senior girl and boy boarders. Burmester House – a Grade II listed 18th-century house purchased by Box Hill School in 1979, used as a girls' boarding house for senior girls. Burmester has a large garden, which is used by the girls during the summer months for studying, socialising and relaxing. Constantine – Constantine House was the first purpose-built boarding house at Box Hill School. It was opened in 1990 by the school's Patron, King Constantine II of Greece. Constantine House has its own computer room. It is a boys' boarding and day house. Dalewood – Dalewood House is the school's main building and was purchased in 1959. Part of the listed building also forms Dalewood boarding house, providing boarding facilities for Years 7 to 11 junior girl boarders. Old Cottage – Old Cottage is a Grade II listed house with parts dating back to the early 17th century. It was first used for borders in 1963. It is a senior boys' boarding house for boys from Years 12 and 13. It has a garden, which is a popular place to relax and study during the long summer days. Ralph - Ralph House is a boys' boarding and day house. It has a garden in the quad area used for study, BBQs and relaxing during