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AIMS OF THE BOARDING HOUSE
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To provide a secure and safe educational environment for each boy, so that he may function as a
confident individual and develop to his maximum potential
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To promote sound personal and social values within a cohesive and caring residential community
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To provide boarders with appropriate support and guidance in matters affecting their spiritual, academic
and personal growth
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To encourage boarders to widen their horizons through engaging in an extensive school programme –
both in school time and after school
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To develop leadership skills that may be applied to life both inside and outside school.
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To build resilience and determination in school life as a platform for sound growth from childhood
through to adolescence
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To provide the best possible academic education, thus opening the way to national and global tertiary
and employment opportunities
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To ensure that boarding families are involved in the life of our school and experience the benefits of a
boarding education
PREPARING FOR BOARDING
Boarders take time to adapt to living away from home. The following issues may form the basis for useful
discussions with your son before entering boarding school:
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Routine – while we endeavour to admire individuality, it is necessary to follow a routine in boarding.
A routine is an advantage because everyone is treated equally and there is a sense of predictability in
decision-making that aids security and safety.
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Academic expectations – the academic programme of the school is both challenging and demanding.
It helps to discuss openly your expectations and goals, and seek the advice and support of the relevant
Headmaster or Headmistress should there being continuing concerns in Day school.
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Expressing concerns – boarders are encouraged to express concerns (as well as their joys and
achievements) to their Principal, Vice Principal, Housemasters/Housemistress and/or general teaching
and boarding staff. Hiding concerns usually leads to unnecessary frustrations, while boarding house
staff would feel disappointed in their role if denied the opportunity to provide care and support. It is
also important for boarders to consider that personal and group obstacles are a normal part of life, and
that it is a sign of strength and maturity to be able to communicate thoughts and work through challenges
as part of growing up. Parents are asked to communicate on a regular basis with their boarding house
staff, although we will contact you regularly.
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Hosts and Leave – the College will not grant leave without a clear understanding of who is hosting the
student. A Host Form should be submitted to the Housemaster/Housemistress. Leave is only permitted
in term time for medical or emergency reasons or very special family occasions.