BOARDING GUIDE
INTRODUCTION FROM SUSIE PARRY
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
SUSIE PARRY
HEAD of BOARDING
Tel: +44(0) 7624 483249
Email: susie.parry@kwc.im
FRANCES BLAND
DEPUTY HEAD of BOARDING – GIRLS’ BOARDING
Tel: +44(0) 7624 360406
Email: frances.bland@kwc.im
BAYO DEJONWO
DEPUTY HEAD of BOARDING – BOYS’ BOARDING
Tel: +44(0) 7624 484798
Email: bayo.dejonwo@kwc.im
WENDY LANG
HOUSEMOTHER
Tel: +44(0) 7624 493608
Emai: wendy.lang@kwc.im
WELCOME FROM THE HEADS OF HOUSE
MILICA BODIROGA
HEAD of GIRLS’ BOARDING
Email: milica.bodiroga@edu.kwc.im
Hi, my name is Milica and I’m from Belgrade, Serbia.
I joined King William’s College and Boarding in September 2023 and am now the Head of Girls’ Boarding! After only one school year of being here, I have made beautiful memories and meaningful relationships with people in Boarding and College.
We are a very interconnected community looking and taking care of each other. We have great teachers and tutors who are always there to support us and listen. Everyone is their own
person here! Being in girls’ boarding allows you to make lifetime friendships with people all around the world. All the people here are very inviting.
During my time spent on the Island, I have found there are many different activities in and out of School which give you opportunities to have the most fulfilled and exciting experience.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, I would be happy to answer them all. I am very excited to welcome you in September!
LEO REISCH
HEAD of BOYS’ BOARDING
Email: leo.reisch@edu.kwc.im
Hi, my name is Leo and I’m from Nuremberg, Germany.
I have been a part of King William’s College since September 2023 and am now the Head of the Boys’ Boarding.
In this short year, boarding has become a major part of my life due to the friendships I have made, the various activities that we all enjoy together and the memories I have made.
My favourite parts about boarding are the community that always sticks together and supports each other as well as looking after each other. Being a part of boarding allows you to meet students
from all over the world, experience new cultures and make friendships which last forever.
In my free time, I love to experience the island and pursue my hobbies which are playing golf, tennis and football. I recommend trying out new things you haven’t tried before and getting involved in house activities and clubs on the island.
If you have any further questions about boarding life or College, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me. I look forward to welcoming you in September!
ARRIVAL
A member of our Boarding House staff team, in girls’ boarding and boys’ boarding, our Housemother, 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. Our Head of Boarding, Mrs Parry, is in loco parentis and here to look after everyone. Our Housemother, Wendy, has a long list of responsibilities too, she 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 the tutors, Wendy helps ensure the houses run as smoothly as possible.
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. House Tutors
ROOMS
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 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!
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!
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.
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 Wendy any medication that you have brought with you (eg. painkillers, cold and flu treatment etc.). Prescribed medication must be disclosed also.
TOP 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.
FRIENDS
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.
CELEBRATING SUCCESS
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!)
Mrs Parry is in close contact with your Form Tutor and will get to know about your successes and less positive actions during the College day, and is here to help you celebrate the good stuff, and improve on the not so good stuff!
COPING & WELLBEING
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
RULES OF THE
staff, Mrs Parry, Wendy, 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.
HOUSE
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.
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 9.30pm Sunday to Thursday. No one is allowed to shower or
cook after 10pm Sunday to Thursday. Sixth Form must be back in House by 10pm 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
ROUTINES
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.
ROTAS
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.
PREP
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.
TOP TIP
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.
BEING
ORGANISED
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.
TOP TIP
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.
FOOD
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.
SIGNING OUT (OFF SITE)
You are all allowed to go off site twice after College from 4.20pm to 5.45pm 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 Mrs Parry with their permission and the parents of the friend whose house you’re staying at to confirm the invite to Mrs Parry also. This must be done by 6pm on Thursday in advance of the sleepover, in order for Mrs Parry 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.
SCHOOL DAY
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 8.20am. Boarders are allowed back to House at lunchtime to get ready for Sport and Sixth Form may return to House between 1.45pm and 2.10pm.
MONEY
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 Housemother 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. Our Housemother 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.
VISITORS
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 4.20pm and 5.45pm, 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.
ACTIVITIES
We have lots of activities in boarding, something for everyone! 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 night in alternate houses. 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.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I NEED A GUARDIAN?
Parents who live outside the ECC 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.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I’M ILL?
The Medical Centre is staffed by registered nurses, seven days a week from 8am to 5pm, 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 DO I DO WITH PERSONAL MEDICATION?
Please give it to the Housemother on arrival at College and inform the Housemaster/mistress.
WILL I BOARD IN A LARGE DORMITORY?
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.
WHAT ARE THE ROOMS LIKE?
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.
WHAT ARE THE LAUNDRY ARRANGEMENTS?
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.
WHERE CAN TOILETRIES BE PURCHASED?
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.
AM I ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE COLLEGE GROUNDS WHENEVER I WISH?
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.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ME?
During the school day, boarders are the responsibility of the teachers in College. Outside of school hours, there is a tutor on duty in the Boarding House. Head of Boarding and House staff are resident in accommodation adjacent to the Houses and are responsible for your welfare outside of College hours. They are on call 24 hours. Roll call is taken regularly and the house is locked and alarmed at night.
WHAT ABOUT INSURANCE?
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.
AM I ALLOWED TO KEEP A MOTOR VEHICLE IN THE COLLEGE GROUNDS AND GIVE
LIFTS TO FRIENDS?
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.
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 vehicle. Only Sixth Formers may keep a vehicle in the College grounds.
WHAT ARE THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR WEEKEND VISITS TO FAMILY OR FRIENDS?
Boarders are allowed to leave the College over the weekend to visit family or friends. If visiting a friend, written permission (by email is acceptable) from both sets of parents must be given to the Head of Boarding by Thursday at 6pm, for that weekend. Staying out overnight from Sunday to Thursday night inclusive is not ordinarily permitted.
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME FOR MY PARENTS TO CONTACT ME OR MY HOUSEPARENT?
The best time to contact boarders, is after the end of the school day, following House Prayers, and before supper (4.45pm to 5.45pm) or after Prep (8.30pm to 9.30pm).
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.
Head of Boarding is your main point of contact as Houseparent and can be contacted by mobile telephone, or 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.
WHAT HAPPENS TO TICKETS AND PASSPORTS?
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 Head of Boarding at least two weeks in advance of all travel.
WHAT WILL I DO OVER WEEKENDS?
Whilst recognising that boarders need time to themselves, the Head of Boarding organises 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.
There are churches of various denominations in Castletown and boarders may make arrangements to attend.
TO WHAT DEGREE IS SOCIAL MIXING BETWEEN GIRLS AND BOYS ALLOWED?
Boys and girls have separate Houses and socialising within the House is permitted in the main social areas, during specific times.
ARE THERE FACILITIES FOR MAKING DRINKS, MEALS, ETC.?
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.
ARE THERE PUBLISHED ANTI-BULLYING, SMOKING, ALCOHOL AND THEFT POLICIES?
Yes. These form part of the College rules and are prominently displayed around the school and the Boarding House.
IS HOMEWORK (PREP) SUPERVISED?
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.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Please see page 19 for a full list. Casual clothing of your choice may be worn outside of the school day.
HOUSE ROUTINES - WEEKDAYS
7.10am Rise with the bell
7.30am - 8.00am Breakfast in the Barrovian Register taken by Prefects (7.30am - 7.45am)
8.00am Bedrooms tidied, rooms checked daily
8.15am Leave House
8.20am Start of College day/House doors locked
1.4pm - 2.10pm Sixth Form Boarders may return to House Registration / boarders may return to change for sport Registration in College at 2.10pm
4.20pm Return to boarding After school club / activity
4.30pm House Prayers. Register taken by Prefects
4.45pm - 5.45pm Free time/House activity/After school club
5.45pm - 6.15pm Supper in the Barrovian. Register taken by Prefects (5.45pm - 6.00pm)
6.30pm Prep begins - Walker Library/Dr Scholl library/ Sixth Form Centre/in House
7.30pm Prep ends for Year 7 & 8
8.00pm Prep ends for Year 9
8.30pm Prep ends for Year 10 & 11
Sixth Form may also finish prep, or may continue to study
9.30pm Years 7, 8 & 9 curfew & prepare for bed Years 7 to 11 surrender all devices
9.45pm Year 10 curfew & prepare for bed
10.00pm 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
10.15pm Register taken by House staff
10.30pm Houses locked and alarmed
HOUSE ROUTINES - WEEKENDS
SATURDAY
8.00am - 8.30am Breakfast in House, also available in Barrovian. Study morning students rise
8.30am Duty Tutor arrives
8.30am - 9.00am Study morning students register
11.0 am Registration (or when you arise) with tutor on duty
12.30pm Lunch available in Barrovian
2.00pm *Optional activity
5.30pm Supper available in Barrovian
6.00pm Registration with tutor on duty
10.15pm Curfew
10.30pm Register taken by Duty Tutor - House retires
10.45pm Duty Tutor secures House /overnight staff take over
SUNDAY
10.30am Duty Tutor arrives
11.00am Registration (or when you arise) with tutor on duty
11.30am Brunch available in Barrovian
5.30pm Supper available in Barrovian
6.00pm Registration with tutor on duty
8.30pm House Prayers - all weekly boarders must return prior to House Prayers
9.30pm Years 7, 8 & 9 curfew & prepare for bed Years 7 to 11 surrender all devices
9.45pm Year 10 curfew & prepare for bed
10.00pm 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
10.15pm Register taken by House staff
10.30pm 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.
CONTACT DETAILS
Head of Boarding and our Housemother 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, Deputy Heads of Boarding, Tutors on duty and our Housemother are also available on the following telephone numbers in an emergency, or should the need arise:
Head of Boarding
Susie Parry: +44 (0)7624 483249 | susie.parry@kwc.im / boarding@kwc.im
Housemother
Wendy Lang: +44 (0)7624 493608
GIRLS’ BOARDING
Deputy Head of Boarding
Frances Bland: +44 (0)7624 360406 | frances.bland@kwc.im
Girls’ Boarding Duty Tutor
Mobile: +44 (0)7624 460462
BOYS’ BOARDING
Deputy Head of Boarding
Bayo Dejonwo: +44 (0)7624 484798 | bayo.dejonwo@kwc.im
Boys’ Boarding Duty Tutor
Mobile: +44 (0)7624 314247
MEDICAL
CENTRE
+44 (0)1624 820451 medical@kwc.im
Deputy Head Pastoral
Stuart Corrie: +44 (0)7624 451539 | stuart.corrie@kwc.im
The best time to telephone Duty Tutors is between 4.45pm - 5.45pm, or 8.30pm – 9.30pm Monday to Thursday, 4.30pm – 9.30pm Friday, Saturday from 9am to 9pm, Sunday 11am – 8.30pm.
The telephone number for the main College switchboard is +44 (0) 1624 820400.
Office hours are 8.30am to 5pm.
PACKING
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 2 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 9.30pm, 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
CLOTHING
• 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, U6 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.
OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS
• 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.
NON-ESSENTIAL RECOMMENDED ITEMS (AS REQUIRED)
• 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.
TOP TIPS
• 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:
Mrs Susie Parry susie.parry@kwc.im