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physiotherapy, and pathways to representative teams. For arts scholars, the programme offers individual tuition, many opportunities to perform, and excellent facilities. “The extended school day at Kent College gives every pupil the opportunity to discover a new passion. The list of clubs, activities and societies available for all pupils at the end of the school day ranges from Art Club to yoga. The school has its own working farm, located on the campus, with a wide range of livestock. Kent College Young Farmers’ Club is open to all pupils, and there is also a dedicated equine centre for pupils who wish to ride.” Carol Baker, senior teacher, Kent College, Canterbury (independent coeducational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3–18)
HOME FROM HOME “Pupils enjoy boarding houses that are both spacious and
cosy, with a sense of intimacy created by a smaller number of pupils per house. “Whether it’s adventure activities in the woods, in-house bake-offs, respecting a quiet and studious prep time, or doing house chores together, boys and girls learn how to work hard, play hard and serve well.” Nick Seward, headmaster, Kingham Hill School, Kingham,
Oxfordshire (independent co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 11–18)
“Girls benefit from impressive boarding facilities that are welcoming, warm, comfortable and a real home from home. They really enjoy living in their houses – from the cosy dorms of the lower years to the individual ensuite bedrooms of the sixth form. One of the great strengths of boarding at St Mary’s Calne is that girls board in year groups (what we call ‘horizontal boarding’), which means not only that each boarding house is designed for the needs of that year group but also that the housemistress and her team of tutors are specialists in that year group. They are therefore fully attuned to the development stage of the girls in their care and can plan weekend activities to suit their interests and tastes, whether it’s Reeling with Eton in the fourth form or Wine Tasting Society in the sixth form. “It also means that girls share a house with all of their
peer group, and this encourages them to have a wide circle of friends. Our educational ethos is predicated on the breadth of education boarding offers. With longer days, and girls and staff on site working together, all can participate in the outstanding teaching and learning, as well as a wealth of extracurricular activities.” Dr Felicia Kirk, headmistress, St Mary’s Calne, Wiltshire (independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11–18)
“Modern boarding at TASIS England provides students with a home away from home in a multicultural context. Students have the advantage of a holistic education: a structured environment in which our students can achieve their best academically alongside opportunities for them to grow as individuals through sports, travel, exploration and other extracurricular activities. “Within the school culture and community, students are still able to maintain their identities and ties to home and can spend weekends off campus with their families. Students who remain at school have opportunities to leave campus and explore nearby places with friends or see a show and do a bit of shopping in London.” Taniea Engel, house parent and upper school English
teacher, TASIS The American School in England (co-educational international school near London for day (ages 3-18) and boarding pupils (ages 14-18))
THE ADVANTAGES OF BOARDING “Boarding is far from the experience of the past. Boarders themselves recognise that they often have a more diverse social life, a wider variety of interests and closer relationships with their friends than day pupils. Parents often note that their children who board develop high levels of confidence, independence, social skills and self-motivation. “Boarding offers true wrap-around care! Activities are able to run into the evening – from indoor football to school debates and trips out of school. It is easier for pupils to get the amount of sleep they need, without time and energy spent commuting. Tracey Gray, external relations manager, Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh (independent boys boarding school for pupils aged 7–18)
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