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No. 5
THE GOOD DAYS

“I never expected to go to At Millfield we understand the transition
a school so far away from between prep and senior school can
be challenging – and that Year 9 pupils
home. But as soon as I might need a little more guidance
visited, I knew it was the than our older students. That’s why we
have dedicated Year 9 houses, where
place for me.” children can learn to live independently
while receiving a high level of support
When Fergus started at Millfield, he from staff and their housemasters/
found the idea of joining a large school housemistresses.
far from his home in East Sussex quite
daunting. But, with the extra support But Nine at Millfield is not just about
on hand as part of our Nine at Millfield helping new pupils find their feet – it’s
programme, he was soon settling in and about giving them the chance to find their
making new friends. own strengths and interests. As part of
this, pupils are encouraged to make the
“One of the main things that has helped most of all the new opportunities open to
me settle in so quickly is that all of the them – whether academic or co-curricular.
Year 9 boys are in Year 9 only boarding or
day houses. It’s been great to be around “I doubt I could have gone to another
other boys in exactly the same situation school that offers so many different
as me, and my whole year has got to know activities”, says Fergus. “It seems that,
each other so much faster. whatever your interest is, you get the
support you need to enjoy it fully.”
“The staff have also been really welcoming
and supportive, which creates a relaxed
atmosphere – perfect for helping you get
to know the school better.”