WALHAMPTON SCHOOL

We spoke to Beltran and Alba, two Spanish international boarders, about life at Walhampton

Beltran (Year 8) joined Walhampton for a term as a Year 7 pupil before deciding to stay for an additional year. His sister, Alba joined for Year 7 and now their younger brother, Bosco, has joined Year 3 for the Summer Term – a true family affair!

Beltran:

What was it about Walhampton that made you want to stay?

I was here for one term in Year 7 and I loved the leavers programme that I saw Year 8 doing. Particularly the goat yoga! The boarding staff were really fun which made me feel like I was at home.

What do you enjoy about boarding at Walhampton?

Tuck, Mrs H, the gappies and being with all of my friends. Watching football together is so much more fun than on my own. There is always someone to talk to. Being on the Year 8 corridor makes me feel more grown up now.

How do you feel about studying in the UK?

In the south of Spain, the school is grey and brown. Here the views are amazing and that makes me feel so happy. This helps me to concentrate.

Alba:

What made you want to come to Walhampton?

We saw the school together and there were five other options but we could see that Walhampton felt like a family and there were so many activities, especially different sports that we don’t play in Spain. In senior school we would have been the youngest but at a Prep school we are the oldest!

How do you find studying in English?

I found it a bit challenging but the teachers helped us and took care of our learning. Now it is much easier, we can make real sentences and we know how to tell jokes!

What advice would you give to a new boarder? Make a lot of friends, it is important and fun!

How is Bosco settling in?

Bosco is settling in really well. He plays football on the astro and many people come to join him. He is really open to new friends and in football no one judges each other.