Homesickness
Boarding is fun, challenging, and fulfilling, but staying at school during term time will differ from living at home. It is perfectly normal to feel a little homesick at some stage in your boarding journey, no matter how old or brave you are. It is totally natural to miss home, and we recognise that some of you settle quickly, whilst others take a little longer. The House staff are very experienced in dealing with homesickness and will help and support you through it. We do recommend that during your first few nights of boarding, communication with home is kept to a minimum. This can be hard, but in our experience, it allows you to establish valuable and trusting relationships with your new friends and the boarding team. If you would like more information on dealing with homesickness, please contact a member of the boarding team.
Building Relationships
A happy boarding house is based on positive relationships with every member of the boarding community. Whether it is their roommates, housemates, boarding staff, teachers, matrons and the cleaning staff. Behaving with consideration for others is a vital ingredient for a harmonious existence in the boarding house, relying on inclusivity, tolerance, respect for others and a good night’s sleep! As a school, we have a zero-tolerance approach to all kinds of bullying and staff follow the school’s Anti-Bullying Policy. We promote positive friendships and will support and guide all children in building these. Being kind and respectful towards each other in the boarding house is important for building positive friendships. We will always encourage you to be the best possible version of yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or try new things around the school.
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