Boarding Guide

BOARDING GUIDE

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INTROD U C T I O N F ROM S US IE PAR RY HEAD of BOARDING Welcome to boarding at King William’s College!

You will be joining either girls’ boarding or boys’ boarding, with space for 65 boarders in total. We pride ourselves on the best community spirit in College, which you will become an integral part of.

We have dedicated staff in Boarding Houses 24/7, boarder elected Heads of House and a Boarding House Committee in each House, and this guide has been put together by this brilliant team, especially for you.

If you have never lived away from home this can be a daunting, but ultimately an exciting experience. You are about to make friends for life, have the best education and live by the sea, what could be better? Each member of our current boarding family has been in your shoes, getting ready to join, wondering what to bring and what it will feel like to have lots of new brothers and sisters, and we are all ready and eager to help you settle in to your new home away from home.

To help you navigate your first few weeks at College, in this guide you will find lots of essential, and useful day to day information, tips, and commonly asked questions, along with our contact details and house routines. It is by no means a revision sheet or exhaustive list and we will walk you through everything at your own pace once you arrive.

In the meantime, if you have any queries, no matter how small, please do get in touch as it can be incredibly helpful to make contact and feel like you ‘know’ someone in boarding as you land. You will find our contact details in this guide, please do get in touch!

We look forward to having you in boarding with us and are sure that you will enjoy living as part of a large and friendly community.

Happy travels, we look forward to seeing you soon!

SUSIE PARRY Head of Boarding susie.parry@kwc.im | +44 7624 483249

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G I RLS’ BOA R D I NG SUSIE PARRY H E A D of B OA R D I N G / H O U S E PA R E N T

Tel: +44(0) 7624 483249 Email: susie.parry@kwc.im

FRANCES BLAND D E P U T Y H O U S E PA R E N T

Tel: +44(0) 7624 360406 Email: frances.bland@kwc.im

BOY S’ BOA R D I N G MARK MOSS H O U S E PA R E N T

Tel: +44 (0)7624 493608 Email: mark.moss@kwc.im

B AYO D E J O N WO D E P U T Y H O U S E PA R E N T

Tel: +44(0) 7624 484798 Email: bayo.dejonwo@kwc.im

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LIZA H E A D of G I R L S ’ B O A R D I N G

Hi, my name is Liza, and I’m from Moscow, Russia.

I joined King William’s College and the boarding community in September 2022, and I am now the Head of Girls’ Boarding. After nearly three years at the College, boarding has played a big role in my personal growth and helped shape me into the person I am today. It has also given me meaningful, lifelong friendships with people from both the boarding house and the wider School community.

My favourite part about living in boarding is the international community and the supportive environment around you. Since I first joined the school, many things have changed, but boarding has always been my safe place – somewhere I am proud to now call home. The friendships we build here are incredibly strong, and we truly become like

a family. The amazing teachers and tutors are always there to listen and support you, whether you need academic help or emotional guidance.

During my time here, I hope to help other boarders find their own path for growth and self-discovery. The best lesson I’ve learned from boarding is not only to understand my strengths and weaknesses, but also to work on them and believe in my ability to achieve my goals.

We are lucky to have many great facilities such as a swimming pool, gym, art and music schools, which are open to everyone. This means you can always try something new – hopefully something that brings more joy into your life!

If you have any questions about boarding life, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’m very excited to welcome you in September!

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CHARLES H E A D of B O Y S ’ B O A R D I N G

Hi, my name is Charles and I’m from Belgium. I’ve been at King William’s College since January 2021, and I’m now Head of Boys’ Boarding.

Boarding is such a big part of my life because I have met so many great people. Living with your friends is amazing. We have so much fun and we become very close. There are so many opportunities both at school and on the Island to try new things and find out what you enjoy.

One thing I really like about boarding is the strong friendships we make. We are like a family and we support each other. We also get to meet people from many different countries, so we learn about different cultures, which is very exciting.

In my free time, I like to push myself to the best of my ability. As a theatre lover I really wanted to participate in shows, this school gave me the opportunity to join school plays and events. Later on I managed to make a dream come true by acting on the big stage at the Gaiety Theatre by joining an Island theatre company. I also really enjoy doing house activities, as there is always something going on in boarding.

I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone!

If you have any questions about boarding or College life in general, don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to seeing you in September!

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A R R I VA L A member of our boarding house staff team, in girls’ boarding and boys’ boarding, and one of us from the Boarding House Committee will be in your House to greet you when you arrive. Most House staff live on site so you will see them around and about every day.

We have Boarding House Committees in both houses, who are like your big sisters and brothers and are always around, as they are boarders too! We will make sure you know who they are and where their rooms are in the first couple of days, and add you to the House WhatsApp group chats. They are here to help make life easier, especially as you settle in.

Our Head of Boarding, Mrs Parry, is also Houseparent in School House, and Mr Moss is our Houseparent in Wilson House, they are in loco parentis and here to look after everyone. They, and our deputy houseparents have, a long list of responsibilities and will help you with any medical issues, doctors and dentists appointments, laundry, room tidiness, uniform, house snacks, talking about problems, minibus runs to the airport and generally being around to listen and to help, and alongside Mrs Parry and Mr Moss, Deputy Houseparents, Duty Tutors, also help ensure the houses run as smoothly as possible.

TOP TIP Be ready to hand in your passport, let house staff know what devices you have with you (Years 7 to 11 it is essential for you) and show your house staff any medication that you have brought with you (eg. painkillers, cold and flu treatment etc.). Prescribed medication must be disclosed also.

When you first join boarding at King William’s College, you are likely to be with a roommate, or maybe even two, who you have never met before.

It can be hard to adjust to living with somebody, but you may find it strengthens the family feel of the boarding house for you. If, however, you have an issue with your roommate, you can talk to any prefect for advice or to a member of house staff. Mrs Parry and Mr Moss will decide which room you will have before you arrive.

You may bring your own duvet covers, posters, photos of friends, fairy lights, whatever you like to make your room feel homely. But please no candles!

The first few days are always the most hectic, but remember that your boarding peers have been through the same experience and will help you, you only need to ask. Duty Tutors are never far away and are on duty in the Houses from when you get up to when you go to bed, so there is always someone you can turn to or to remind you what you should be doing!

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RO O M S When you first join boarding at King William’s College, you are likely to be with a roommate, or maybe even two, who you have never met before. It can be hard to adjust to living with somebody, but you may find it strengthens the family feel of the boarding house for you. If, however, you have an issue with your roommate, you can talk to any prefect for advice or to a member of house staff. Mrs Parry & Mr Moss will decide which room you will have before you arrive. You may bring your own duvet covers, posters, photos of friends, fairy lights, whatever you like to make your room feel homely. But please no candles!

TO P TIP Keep your room tidy! It helps with everything if you are organised.

Plus, the house staff do room checks every day. You may get an award for the most beautifully kept room or be required to do a random act of kindness if you are not tidy.

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FR I E N DS You have a ready-made friendship group when you join boarding, which is a distinct advantage.

Try not to stick with just your own nationality, practising your English is vital, and we have a mix of international and locals in boarding for you to become friends with. People here are very friendly and you will be welcomed straight away.

Integrating with day pupils is key, do not isolate yourself to the boarding house. The day pupils have a lot to offer and are lovely, don’t be afraid to speak to them.

When it comes to friends, it is important to remember that just because you now live with your friends, you can’t have one big party 24/7. You need to be sensible. Socialise after school and before prep and bed, but when there is work to be done, you must do it.

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C E L E BR AT I N G S UCCES S In College, students receive rewards from subject teachers for good work and also from staff for other good deeds. For example, being kind to a fellow student or helping out at break. The rewards are recorded and accumulate through the term. Boarding also issues rewards in a similar way day to day, and special boarding awards are given to individuals for all sorts of good reasons at the end of each term.

Form Tutors keep a close eye on general attitude and behaviour in College, and poor performance in any subject will quickly be picked up by them or the Head of Year.

Detentions and report cards may also be issued.

In boarding, conseqeunces are issued for poor behaviours, but like any good family, we all get a chance to discuss our actions before agreeing sanctions, which can range from early device hand in, helping in the Barrovian, to gatings (which is the same as being grounded, one to avoid!)

Missing home and fitting in can feel hard, but the best piece of advice we can give you is that living in the boarding house means you’re surrounded by people who are going through, or have felt, the same as you. Heads of House, your roommates and peers in all years will be understanding and offer advice and support your needs. If you want to call your family and friends every day then there is plenty of time to do so! You don’t need to feel as if you have been disconnected from your usual world, think of this as an adventure you can tell your friends and family about. Talking is the best thing, share your thoughts with your house staff, Mrs Parry, Mr Moss, your Head of House, roommates, your family and friends at home… it all helps.

TOP TIP Know that you are not alone! If you’re feeling low…

Mrs Parry and Mr Moss are in close contact with your Heads of Year and Form Tutor and will get to know about your successes and less positive actions during the College day, and are here to help you celebrate the good stuff, and improve on the not so good stuff!

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CO PI N G & W EL L B EING Missing home and fitting in can feel hard, but the best piece of advice we can give you is that living in the boarding house means you’re surrounded by people who are going through, or have felt, the same as you. Heads of House, your roommates and peers in all years will be understanding and offer advice and support your needs. If you want to call your family and friends every day then there is plenty of time to do so! You don’t need to feel as if you have been disconnected from your usual world, think of this as an adventure you can tell your friends and family about. Talking is the best thing, share your thoughts with your House staff, Mrs Parry, your Head of House, roommates, your family and friends at home… it all helps.

TOP TIP Know that you are not alone! If you’re feeling low then come into the kitchen or common room, where you can talk to others and make friends, it is probably the best cure! Get plenty of sleep and fresh air, the beach is so close to us and a wonderful way to refresh. We have access to lovely people who can listen too. If you need help, you only have to ask.

RU L E S OF T HE HO US E It is the responsibility of every member of boarding to preserve the boarding house’s good reputation and follow our rules and routines. It is also the easiest way to stay happy and get rewards! Make sure you know where all the rules are displayed (on the noticeboards in each house) and ask others if you don’t remember.

cook after 22:00 Sunday to Thursday. Sixth Form must be back in house by 22:00 each evening, and everyone must be in their own room after curfew. These rules are for our own safety and wellbeing.

TOP TIP Ask, check your understanding and ask again if you are not sure of a rule or routine. Don’t worry if you cannot remember all the rules in the first few weeks - like all good things, it takes practise to make it perfect. If, on occasion, you have a special reason to be out later than curfew for example, speak to Mrs Parry for permission in advance.

The first few weeks will be a blur with lots information, we know what this is like, and are here to help remind you and guide you.

It is especially important that you are back in the house and you get to bed at the right time. Years 7 to 11 are to be back in House and hand in all devices at 21:30 Sunday to Thursday. No one is allowed to shower or

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RO U T I N E S Our weekly routines are straightforward to follow and are in this guide for quick reference.

Registers are taken at different times throughout the day to ensure the Duty Tutors know where we are and that we are safe. It is your responsibility to show up at the right time for this or you will be marked late and face consequences!

We have a nightly meeting in house called House Prayers from Sunday to Friday evening.

This is where we get the chance to talk about what is happening that week, what we like, celebrate birthdays and so on, and is the time when all of us are in one room together.

ROTA S We all play a part in keeping the houses running smoothly. Within each house there will be a job rota set by the Heads of House, with a mix of bell duty, chit, bins and kitchen duties.

It is essential that you make sure you know when, and what, your duties are. They are the responsibility of the boarding students.

PR E P

Prep time (homework) and other study periods are a set, quiet time in house. Years 7 to 11 work in the Dr Scholl Library, supervised by house staff, and Sixth Formers have the choice of studying in the Sixth Form Centre, Walker Library or in house with the permission of the House staff. If you need help, ask! Tutors on duty are mostly subject teachers and often hold study sessions and your peers are always happy to help too. You will get lots of prep, make sure you do it as soon as it is set. Showering, cooking, or phoning home are not allowed during prep time.

TO P T I P Use your prep time wisely, it is for your benefit. And make sure to tell your parents and friends what time you are doing your prep so they don’t call you for a chat during prep time!

You can practise your music during prep if you speak to house staff first and are on track with your work.

B E I N G O RG AN IS ED

Now you are a boarder, even though there are lots of us around all the time, you will need to develop your independence and be organised. It is important you are on time for things (Years 7 to 11 you may need to buy an alarm clock to get up in the morning!), that you keep on top of your workload, your clothes and bedlinen are sent to the laundry regularly, tidying, and getting your bag packed for school, amongst other things are all important.

Being disorganised can lead to forgetting work or losing assignments, missing a meal or being late for House Prayers.

TO P T I P Always do your work on the day you get it set (rather than leaving it to closer to the deadline) and have a clear idea of your school schedule. Personal hygiene and cleanliness is important too.

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F O OD All our meals, seven days a week, are provided in the Barrovian Hall, and are fabulous. The kitchen and servery staff are really friendly and are always happy to hear what we like, or work with our suggestions for meals. Do tell House staff about any dietary requirements or preferences you have. At the weekends you may opt out of meals if you fancy eating out with friends, or making your own favourite dish, we have lots of great cooks amongst us.

We also have provisions in House every day, called chit. There is always something to snack on and you are allowed to bring in your own food too. There is plenty of storage space in kitchens, but please note you must not keep or eat food in your rooms.

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S IGNIN G O UT (O F F S IT E) You are all allowed to go off site twice after College from 16:20 to 17:45 during the week. You can walk to Castletown and get some goodies, or take a walk on the beach. The Boarding House has a signing out book. If you want to sign out, you must find the Tutor on duty and ask their permission first. After that, sign out in the book giving your destination, time you sign out and when you expect to be back in the House. Signing out off site after prep is not permitted during the week.

At weekends you may sign out for longer periods of time, if you want to catch the bus to Douglas for the day for example.

Obviously it is important that the Duty Tutor knows where you are at all times.

Please also make sure that the Duty Tutor has your mobile number, just in case. You must also sign back in on your return.

If you get invited to stay over at a day pupil’s house at the weekend, you must ask your parents to email your Houseparent with their permission for you to stay out overnight, and the parents (responsible adult) of your host (the friend whose house you’re staying at) must also get in touch with your Houseparent to confirm the invite, and all arrangements also. This must be done by 18:00 on Thursday in advance of the sleepover, in order for Mrs Parry, or Mr Moss, to grant permission. It is your responsibility to organise this, and will only be permitted if you are up to speed with your work, and are not going to miss anything critical, like a study morning.

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S C H O O L D AY Boarders are not permitted to return to the house during or between lessons without specific permission, so make sure you are organised when you leave for College at 8:20. Boarders are allowed back to House at lunchtime to get ready for Sport and Sixth Form may return to House between 13:45 and 14:10.

M ON EY

Now you are living away from home, you must remember to be practical with money and understand the value of what you are spending. Also, plan ahead to make sure you have enough money to do everything you need e.g. buy toiletries and essentials first. Our Team can help you plan or get things if you run out, and you can order things online to be delivered to College.

If you do not have a debit card, which is the best way to buy things or pay for your bus fare on Island, you might be able to open a local bank account. Your Houseparent can help you with this also. You may bring a small amount of cash in to keep in the House safe.

Alternatively your parents or guardians can transfer money to the Bursary and you may draw out cash there. In order to do this, parents must email feeaccounts@kwc.im with permission for you to withdraw pocket money. Pocket money should be sent in advance by bank transfer to the school account with the reference - Pocket Money and your name. Remember though, the Bursary is not open at weekends.

VI S I TO R S

You will make friends outside of boarding and it is nice to invite them to visit. Friends, family members and guardians can visit with prior permission. Maybe you would like to cook with them or watch a movie together, as you might do at home. All visitors must sign in with Duty Tutors when they arrive, and sign out when they leave. Visitors are permitted in to boarding after College Monday to Thursday, between 16:20 and 17:45, and at weekends with permission of the Tutor on duty. They are allowed into common areas only, not bedrooms, and must sign in and out when they visit.

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ACT I V I T I ES We have lots of activities in boarding, something for everyone! We have a very fun swim session in our indoor pool on Tuesday evenings, Boarding House Committee run midweek fun every Wednesday evening, which can be anything from dodgeball to a quiz night; and each Thursday we have a Hot Chocolate Club in alternate houses, or in summer, Ice Tea evening!

There is always a weekend activity you can sign up for too and, in the first few weeks, these are for everyone and are a great way to get to know your housemates and see a bit of the Island.

Weekend activity examples include, cinema trips, paintballing, bowling, high ropes, mountain biking, nature walks, yoga and silent discos. On top of that, the Duty Tutors often organise in-house activities, such as swimming, baking, film nights and pamper sessions.

Join in with as many activities as you can, Boarders are encouraged to suggest activities they would like to do too!

These group activities are really fun and help to bring the boarders together, so you get to know people quickly.

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F R E Q U E N T LY AS K ED QU E S T I ON S D O I N E E D A G UA R D I AN?

WHAT ARE THE ROOMS L IKE?

Parents who live outside the UK need to arrange for a guardian resident in the British Isles for their child. The Guardian must have full authority to act for the parents if necessary.

The rooms are warm, comfortable and have fitted carpets. Bedding is provided, but boarders are welcome to bring their own duvet and duvet covers. In fact, many bring stereo equipment, personal computers or laptops, posters and pictures. Pupils are able to create their own personal space.

WH AT H A P PE N S I F I ’ M ILL? The Medical Centre is staffed by registered nurses, seven days a week from 8:00 to 17:00, and is run on a call-out basis after hours. If in any doubt the Duty Tutor will call the nurse on duty to the Boarding House. If necessary, boarders are taken to the hospital, accompanied by an adult. All boarders must register with the local doctor and will be treated on the National Health Service scheme.

WHAT ARE THE L AUNDRY ARRANG EMENTS ?

Every boarder is required to purchase two laundry bags from the school shop.

The College has its own laundry and the turnaround time for laundry is 48 hours. There are also washing facilities in both houses for personal use. We recommend that all items of clothing are named before leaving home, especially socks! The laundress also arranges for dry-cleaning of blazers, suits, etc. The cost of dry-cleaning is added to the bill at the end of the term.

WH AT D O I D O W I T H PER SO N A L M E D I C AT I ON? Please give it to your Houseparent on arrival at College and inform your Houseparent whenever you bring any medications into boarding, this includes any painkillers, cold and flu remedies, and prescribed medications

WHERE CAN TOIL ETRIES BE P URCHAS ED? Boarders have sufficient time to shop in Castletown, for the basics, or can catch the bus to Douglas at the weekends for a wider selection.

WILL I B OA R D I N A L A RG E D O R M I TO RY ?

No – most rooms are doubles or single, with one or two three bed rooms, but as boarders become older, preferences and study times demand that they have greater privacy. IGCSE and IB students are provided with twin or single study bedrooms. Upper Sixth are guaranteed a single room.

AM I AL LOWED TO L EAVE THE COL L EG E G ROUNDS WHENEVER I WIS H ?

Boarders may only leave College grounds out of school hours with the express permission of the Duty Tutor. During the school day, no-one is permitted to leave the grounds without the express permission of the Head of Year.

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WH O I S R E SP O N SI B L E FO R M E ?

vehicle. Only Sixth Formers may keep a vehicle in the College grounds.

During the school day, boarders are the responsibility of the teachers in College.

Your Form Tutor is the first point of contact.

Outside of school hours, there is a Duty Tutor on duty in the boarding house. Head of Boarding, Houseparents, and and House staff are resident in accommodation adjacent to the Houses and are responsible for your welfare outside of College hours. They are available to you 24 hours. Roll call is taken regularly and the house is locked and alarmed at night.

WHAT ARE THE ARRANG EMENTS F OR WEEKEND VIS ITS TO FAMILY OR F RIENDS ?

Boarders are allowed to leave the College over the weekend to visit family or friends.

If visiting a friend and staying out overnight, written permission (by email is acceptable) from both sets of parents must be given to the boarders’ Houseparent by Thursday at 18:00, for that weekend. Staying out overnight from Sunday to Thursday night inclusive is not ordinarily permitted.

WH AT A B O U T IN S UR A N CE ?

King William’s College does not provide insurance for personal items such as stereos, computers, clothing etc. Parents are encouraged to make their own arrangements to insure personal items. A lockable facility is provided for each boarder and they are constantly warned to guard against leaving personal possessions unattended.

WHAT IS TH E BES T TIME F OR MY PARENTS TO CONTACT ME OR MY HOUS EPARENT? The best time to contact boarders, is after the end of the school day, following House Prayers, and before supper (16:45 to 17:45) or after Prep (8:30 to 9:30).

AM I A L LOW E D TO K E EP A MOTO R V E H I C L E I N TH E CO L L E G E G RO U N DS AN D G I V E L I F TS TO FR IEN D S?

Parents are welcome to visit at any time, but should contact Reception or the Tutor on duty on arrival.

There are also a large number of computers in the College library, which are all child protected and connected to the Internet. Email addresses can be set up by the College if your child does not already have an address.

Application must be made to the Principal to keep a motor vehicle in the College grounds.

If the Principal gives approval, the driver may transport friends in his/her vehicle on condition that his/her insurance allows it and his/her parents have given written permission, lodged with the Principal, for named persons to travel in the vehicle.

Your Houseparent is your main point of contact – Mrs Parry for School House girls, and Mr Moss for Wilson House, and can be contacted by mobile telephone, direct messaging (whatsapp is best) or direct direct email, at any time. The most convenient time for a conversation may be in the late afternoon, or evenings, as most of our House staff are also teachers in College.

Similarly, any pupil wishing to travel in that car as a passenger, must have express written permission from his/her own parents, also lodged with the Principal, allowing him/her to travel with a named driver in his/her own

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WH AT H A P PE N S TO TI CK E TS A N D PAS S P O RTS?

ARE THERE FACIL ITIES F OR MAKING DRINKS , MEAL S , ETC. ?

Passports and tickets must be handed in to the House staff upon arrival and are kept in the safe. All international students’ parents or guardians must confirm all travel arrangements with Houseparent or Head of Boarding at least two weeks in advance of all travel.

There are kitchens for boarders to use, with kettles, toasters, microwaves, fridges, hot plates and ovens. Boarders are expected to attend all meals in the Barrovian dining hall, except at weekends, when they have a choice of cooking for themselves or attending the meals provided. Basic food and drink supplies are refreshed in each house daily.

WH AT W I L L I D O OV E R WEEK E N D S?

ARE THERE P UBL IS H ED ANTI-BUL LY ING , S MOKING , ALCOHOL AND TH EF T P OL ICIES ?

Whilst recognising that boarders need time to themselves, the Head of Boarding and House staff organise outings, for example to the cinema, Wildlife Park, walks, go-karting, shopping trips, horse riding, golf, swimming, etc. There are also sporting facilities in the College grounds and nearby, of which the boarders can make full use, we have access to a golf simulator, basketball courts, table tennis, a fitness suite and sports hall. All boarders are involved in the choice of activities.

Yes. These form part of the College rules and are prominently displayed around the school and the boarding house.

IS HOMEWORK (PREP) S UPERVIS ED? Yes. Duty Tutors monitor the prep for Years 7 to 11 (Fourth and Fifth Form) boarders in the Dr Scholl Library; Year 12 (Lower Sixth) may choose to work in either the Walker Library, in the Sixth Form Centre, or may be given permission to work in House; Year 13 (Upper Sixth) are permitted to work in House.

There are churches of various denominations in Castletown and boarders may make arrangements to attend.

TO W H AT D E G R E E IS S O C I A L M I X I N G B ET W E E N G I R L S A N D B OYS A L LOW E D ?

WH AT DO I NEED TO BRING ?

Boys and girls have separate houses and socialising within the house is permitted in the main social areas, during specific times.

Please see page 19 for a full list. Casual clothing of your choice may be worn outside of the school day.

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H OU S E RO U T IN ES - WEEK D AYS

7:10

Rise with the bell

7:30 - 8:00

Breakfast in the Barrovian Register taken by Prefects (7:30 - 7:45)

8:00

Bedrooms tidied, rooms checked daily

8:15

Leave House

8:20

Start of College day/House doors locked

13:45 - 14:10

Sixth Form Boarders may return to House Registration / boarders may return to change for sport Registration in College at 14:10

16:20

Return to boarding After school club / activity

16:30

House Prayers.

Register taken by Prefects

16:45 - 17:45

Free time/House activity/After school club

17:45 - 18:15

Supper in the Barrovian.

Register taken by Prefects (17:45 - 18:00)

18:30

Prep begins - Walker Library/Dr Scholl library/ Sixth Form Centre/in House

19:30

Prep ends for Year 7 & 8

20:00

Prep ends for Year 9

20:30

Prep ends for Year 10 & 11 Sixth Form may also finish prep, or may continue to study

21:30

Years 7, 8 & 9 curfew & prepare for bed Years 7 to 11 surrender all devices

21:45

Year 10 curfew & prepare for bed

22:00

Years 7, 8 & 9 lights out Years 11, 12 & 13 curfew & prepare for bed All boarders out of all common areas, into own rooms Kitchens locked. NO use of showers or laundry after this time

22:15

Register taken by House staff

22:30

Houses locked and alarmed

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HO U S E RO U T INES - WEEK EN D S S AT U R D AY 8:00 - 8:30

Breakfast in House, also available in Barrovian.

Study morning students rise

8:30

Duty Tutor arrives

8:30 - 9:00

Study morning students register

11:00

Registration (or when you arise) with tutor on duty

12:30

Lunch available in Barrovian

14:00

*Optional activity

17:30

Supper available in Barrovian

18:00

Registration with Tutor on duty

22:15

Curfew

22:30

Register taken by Duty Tutor - House retires

22:45

Duty Tutor secures House /overnight staff take over

S U ND AY 10:30

Duty Tutor arrives

11:00

Registration (or when you arise) with tutor on duty

11:30

Brunch available in Barrovian

17:30

Supper available in Barrovian

18:00

Registration with tutor on duty

20:30

House Prayers - all weekly boarders must return prior to House Prayers

21:30

Years 7, 8 & 9 curfew & prepare for bed Years 7 to 11 surrender all devices

21:45

Year 10 curfew & prepare for bed

22:00

Years 7, 8 & 9 lights out Years 11, 12 & 13 curfew & prepare for bed All boarders out of all common areas, into own rooms Kitchens locked. NO use of showers or laundry after this time

22:15

Register taken by House staff

22:30

Houses locked and alarmed

*Optional activities are planned each week, start times may vary.

Boarders are encouraged to spend time out of House during weekends and may choose to go sight seeing, shopping or to eat out. Boarders may sign off site with permission of the Duty Tutor and must stipulate what time they will return to house All meals are served through the weekend and boarders are given the option to sign in, or out, to suit their plans. Weekend meal sign up is completed on the preceding Thursday evening.

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CO N TACT DETAIL S Head of Boarding and our Houseparents live close to the boarding house and are accessible to boarders. House staff primarily reside either within the boarding house or on College grounds.

Head of Boarding, Houseparents and Tutors on duty are also available on the following telephone numbers in an emergency, or should the need arise: Head of Boarding, Houseparent School House girls’ Susie Parry: +44 (0)7624 483249 | susie.parry@kwc.im | boarding@kwc.im

G I R L S ’ B OA R D I N G (SCHOOL HOUSE) Deputy Houseparent Frances Bland: +44 (0)7624 360406 | frances.bland@kwc.im Girls’ Boarding Duty Tutor Mobile: +44 (0)7624 460462

B OY S ’ B OA R D I N G (WILSON HOUSE) Houseparent Mark Moss: +44(0)7624 493608 | mark.moss@kwc.im Deputy Houseparent Bayo Dejonwo: +44 (0)7624 484798 | bayo.dejonwo@kwc.im Boys’ Boarding Duty Tutor Mobile: +44 (0)7624 314247

MED I CA L C E N T R E +44 (0)1624 820451 | medical@kwc.im Deputy Head Stuart Corrie: +44 (0)7624 451539 | stuart.corrie@kwc.im The best time to telephone Duty Tutors is between 16:45 - 17:45, or 20:30 – 21:30 Monday to Thursday, 16:30 – 21:30 Friday, 9:00 - 21:00 Saturday and 11:00 - 20:30 Sunday.

The telephone number for the main College switchboard is +44 (0) 1624 820400.

Office hours are 8:30 to 17:00.

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PAC K I N G Packing well for boarding life is critical. Boarders will need a variety of casual clothes to supplement College uniform. Essentials are listed below and should be organised prior to arriving in the Boarding Houses.

Please note: Boarders are required to pack up all belongings from their rooms for every break. It is therefore highly advisable not to over pack. Ideally, all belongings should fit into the equivalent of two large suitcases in total, as storage space is limited. Please also ensure boarders have sufficient luggage allowance booked on all flights to and from the Island.

Text books can be very heavy!

Boarders are welcome to bring devices, but please be advised we require all devices to be surrendered overnight at 21:30, Sunday – Thursday. These are returned after breakfast each weekday morning. We require that all devices and any valuables are recorded with the Houseparent on arrival. Valuables may be stored in the House safes and there is a lockable space in every boarder’s room - a padlock may be packed for this purpose, or can be purchased on Island.

Please also be advised that whilst we encourage all boarders to bring pictures of family and friends or other small, personal items to decorate their spaces, candles are not permitted, and personal kettles, toasters etc. are not necessary.

All personal items should be clearly labelled before arrival, with either name tapes or a permanent marker

C LOT H I N G • • • • •

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A variety of casual clothes, for evenings and weekends.

Nightwear/loungewear and slippers, or other indoor footwear.

One warm coat, preferably waterproof.

Hat and gloves for Autumn and Spring terms.

Sixth Form only: One or two formal outfits – ‘black tie’ or smart suit and tie/cocktail dress or evening gown, plus accessories. Sixth Form attend formal College events in December and February, Year 13 also have two events in the Summer term.

Sufficient underwear and socks. Recommended minimum 5 pairs of each type of underwear.

Casual shoes/trainers. Please ensure at least one pair of waterproof shoes or boots.

OT H E R PE R SO N A L I TEMS • • • • •

Complete wash bag with all toiletries – including shower and tooth care products, and personal hygiene products.

Towels – recommended a minimum of two bath towels and two hand towels.

Personal electrical items – for example hairdryer, shaver, electric toothbrush etc...

UK electrical adaptor plugs – these adaptors MUST be earthed. If in doubt, adaptors may be purchased on arrival.

Mobile phone – with translator dictionary and WhatsApp installed.

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NO N - E SSE N T I A L R E C OMMENDED ITEMS (A S R E QU I R E D ) • • •

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Personal laptop.

Swimwear – suitable for the Irish sea and/or the swimming pool.

Specialist activity equipment and sportswear – for example yoga, gym, dance, golf clubs, tennis racket, crochet hooks, camera etc. If you are planning to join the Duke of Edinburgh Awards programmes, you will need (worn in) walking boots and good quality, light, waterproof clothing.

Any specialist musical instruments – particularly if signing up for music lessons.

Boarders may go out for dinner, attend the theatre, or perform, and may need a smart, ‘going out’ outfit also.

Non-prescribed medicines, vitamins, supplements, or homeopathic remedies – ingredients and descriptions of these items must be translated into English and brought with each item. They will be recorded on arrival. Please note: our half terms are on average only six weeks in length, and our Houses and Medical Centre are stocked with basic medications. We therefore request that boarders arrive with minimal appropriate quantities.

National dress for our Taste of Culture event during the Spring term.

All bedding is provided, however boarders may bring their own to help the feel of ‘home from home’, if they so wish.

Personal items (or the odd treat!) may also be couriered to boarding ahead of arrival, or during term time. If doing so, please ensure that when booking packages, all items are listed on the customs declaration as ‘used personal items’ with ‘zero’ value. For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad. Address these parcels clearly to the named recipient at King William’s College, Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1TP. All essential items can be purchased on Island, or online, and houses keep a small stock of essentials for emergencies. Please allow sufficient time for delivery, or shopping trips, if essentials are not packed for arrival.

TO P T I P S • • • • •

Do not pack an umbrella.

Make sure all footwear is tried and tested.

Arrive with suitable footwear for College – smart black shoes which can be polished (i.e. not fabric).

Pack sufficient ‘layering’.

And perhaps most importantly, remember two large suitcases is the optimum!

For any specific queries or advice on packing, please do feel free to contact the Head of Boarding directly: susie.parry@kwc.im

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