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is doing which chores, help younger children with their homework or settling in etc. You become part of a community and learn to organise events and parties, developing your leadership skills.” Charlotte Avery, headmistress of St Mary’s School, Cambridge,
a girls’ day and boarding school, concurs. “Boarders often have to share a room, as well as common spaces: being mindful of others and their needs, as well as being willing and able to tolerate others is a useful life skill.” “I would also say that one of the benefits of boarding is that
students develop much greater independence. Whether it’s doing their own laundry, organising their own Food Tech ingredients or taking responsibility for their own finances, often our boarders do this with little or no input from staff. This often astounds me!” Malvern College’s Antony Clark believes that it the ability to read
people that gives boarders the greatest advantage. “Boarders grow to understand the difference in people and to value that difference. They are more adept at handling situations where emotional intelligence is required, as they are more practised in doing so. “Boarders often have a sixth sense about inter-relationships with
others and so, in my view, they certainly have the platform to succeed in the world of work.” Because of the international nature of most boarding schools,
students find themselves living and working with children from many different countries. With increased globalisation, the ability to work across cultures and languages is a desirable trait for many businesses today. “Boarding means that you are learning to live with others from
different cultures to your own. This develops generosity, tolerance and flexibility,” said Ms Stuart. “With this diversity comes a great
network of friends around the world. And as increasing numbers of employees relocate internationally with their work, an ex-boarder may find that they already have a friend in their new location.”
What are the main benefits of boarding for a child? Interestingly St Mary’s Cambridge asked both headmistress, Charlotte Avery and the school’s Year 6-13 boarders to respond to this question and their responses were almost identical.
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It develops independence and skills useful in adulthood e.g laundry, cooking, good sleeping habits, independent working, timekeeping skills
• Mixing with people from many different cultures, which helps to develop your communication skills and to grow your mind
• Living with others makes you more tolerant • •
• Many activities and trips
When is boarding not the right option? The response from several heads was unanimous. “There’s one kind of student,” said Ms Stuart. “One who’s being
sent away against their will. “Making the most of boarding requires a child to engage with
the staff and activities – they don’t have to be a particular ‘type’ to board, but they do have to want to engage.” Malvern College’s Mr Clark agreed. “If a child is not really able to engage effectively with peers, then I think a young person could
Students make ‘friends for life’ from all over the world
Staff are always available for help with homework or problems. It is an atmosphere conducive of study
• Top 3% of schools for value added at A Level
• Strong academic results • Nurturing family ethos
• Over 50 co-curricular activities
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