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ABBEY

FOOD Students are provided with various leadership opportunities.
All meals are served in the dining hall and the menus are The most important of these is the post of house prefect.
published on the noticeboard so the girls know what’s on Upper Sixth students can apply for this position and a job
offer in advance. Snacks are also available after school in the description is available. An election is held each term to
kitchens. On Saturday nights girls are allowed to order take- choose our Head of House. The Head of House has various
aways if they would like to, at the discretion of the member responsibilities at Abbey and also represents us to the wider
of staff on duty. On Sundays they have brunch and dinner in school community.
the dining hall. Millfield is a nut-free school so due to policy,
any food containing nuts are not permitted onsite. ORDERLIES AND THE BUDDY SYSTEM
All members of the house will be assigned to an orderlies
TRIPS team and, when on duty, will be responsible for assisting
There will be occasional trips or events during the evenings staff in ensuring the smooth running of the house. Each team
or on Sundays, and these are great opportunities for will be overseen by a House Prefect, and they will also act as
developing the strong friendships which exist within the the ‘buddy’ of any new students in that team. They will help
house. Sometimes these will be whole house activities, at the house staff to ensure new boarders are well supported
other times they may be optional, or arranged by year or during the early stages of their time at Etonhurst. The boys
tutor group, or in Abbey family groups. The cost for house can also raise any concerns with their team leader at any
trips will be taken from the house account or put onto the time.
school bill. If a significant cost is likely to be incurred parents
will be asked for approval in advance.

STUDENT VOICE AND LEADERSHIP
It is very important to us that the student have an input into
how the house is run. The House Council meets every half
term and contains representatives from each year group.
There is also a food committee which meets with the chef
every term. In addition, there is a suggestion box in the
house which can be used to submit ideas for improvements
or to raise concerns anonymously.

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