Marymount London Boarding Student Handbook
2021-2022
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE I COME TO MARYMOUNT?
Where will I live?
Sharing a room
There are three Boarding Halls:
For some, Boarding at Marymount may be the first time sharing a room with another person. This can be an adjustment, and we are happy to provide some helpful tips for a happy and healthy room atmosphere.
• Butler (Grade 11 Diploma students) • Gailhac (Middle and High School) • St Joseph’s (Grade 12 Diploma students) You will have a room in one of these halls based on your Grade; typically, you will share a room with one or two other boarding students. Single rooms are set aside for Grade 12 students who are studying the final year of the IB Diploma Programme.
Being a good roommate • If you would like to listen to music, it is always kind to check with your roommate to make sure she does not mind the music. Otherwise, please use your headphones.
As a Marymount boarding student, you will have a ‘Boarding Buddy’ who will contact you before you arrive to answer any questions you might have. When at school, she will help you feel comfortable and supported in your new ‘home away from home.’
• Please be considerate of your roommate and keep your room tidy. This also makes cleaning your room easier for the Housekeeping team. • Some girls like to use fairy lights and to decorate the whole room. Please ask before you stick anything to the wall, and make sure everyone is happy with the extra lights.
You will also be part of one of four school “House Teams”: St. Jean, St. Croix, St. Felix and St. Constance. Exciting competitions are organised throughout the year to generate team spirit. At the end of the year, the House with the highest points total wins the coveted House Cup. Boarding students can win pink slips for positive behaviour which also count towards House points.
• If you would like to watch a movie, choose one that interests you both and watch together. • It is completely normal that you and your roommate might feel a bit homesick now and then. Try to support each other and cheer each other up, but also allow each other some space.
Your rooms contain a bed, wardrobe, desk, shelving unit and noticeboard for each student. You can personalise your noticeboard with pictures of your friends and family. You will have access to shared bathrooms, and showers. The Halls all have filtered drinking water machines.
Language As an International School, Marymount has a wonderfully diverse population of students. When you are in the School, especially if there is a mix of nationalities present, we ask that you speak English. This may be difficult at first, as you might not feel confident with your English, but practice makes perfect! This will help you practise your language skills, and make sure everyone feels comfortable. Always remember to be polite and friendly to your roommates, other girls in your Hall, and members of Staff.
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