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WARNER

BOARDING

LIFE

In the case of repeated or serious misdemeanours which STUDENT VOICE AND LEADERSHIP
disrupt the education of other boarders, the individual It is very important to us that the girls have an input into
concerned may be suspended from school. For overseas how the house is run. The House Council meets every half
boarders, they may be required to serve a period of term and contains representatives from each year group.
suspension with their UK guardian. If the behaviour does not There is also a food committee which meets with the chef
improve they may be removed from the House or School every term. In addition, there is a suggestion box in the
permanently. This will only take place as a last resort and house which can be used to submit ideas for improvements
after a meeting with the Head. or to raise concerns anonymously. Students are provided
with various leadership opportunities. The most important
THE HOUSE AND GROUNDS of these is the post of house prefect. Upper Sixth students
can apply for this position and a job description is available.
Warner house enjoys an excellent location in the school An election is held each term to choose our Head of House.
campus. The double and single bedrooms are of a good size. The Head of House has various responsibilities at Warner
Each girl has a bed, desk with lockable drawer and chair, and also represents us to the wider school community.
bedside table, lamp, wardrobe and laundry basket. There
are also pin boards so girls can decorate their rooms with ORDERLIES AND THE BUDDY SYSTEM
posters and photos if they wish to. Room allocations will All members of the house will be assigned to an orderlies
change each term, so that by the end of the year the girls team and, when on duty, will be responsible for assisting
will have shared a room with a number of their year group. staff in ensuring the smooth running of the house. Each team
The girls are free to play in the garden and make use of the will be overseen by a House Prefect, and they will also act as
various facilities in the common room, quiet study room, the ‘buddy’ of any new students in that team. They will help
and kitchen whenever they wish during their free time. the house staff to ensure new boarders are well supported
They can also use the golf course or go for runs around the during the early stages of their time at Warner.
athletics track. During most evening there will be activities
that they can sign up to. The house also has its own garden
which offers lots of privacy and where the girls can spend WHO TO GO TO IF YOU
time when the weather allows. We have a ping pong table
ARE STRUGGLING
and other garden games that the girls can use.
FOOD
All meals are served in the dining hall and the menus are
published on the noticeboard so the girls know what’s on
offer in advance. Snacks are also available after school in the
kitchens. Every Friday the girls get a sweet treat and we have
fruit and vegetable platters on Wednesday afternoons. On
Saturday nights girls are allowed to order take-aways if they
would like to, at the discretion of the member of staff on
duty. On Sundays they have brunch and dinner in the dining Adi Whatling Sarah Quenault Claire Trainor
hall. Millfield is a nut-free school so due to policy, any food Designated Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding Lead
containing nuts are not permitted onsite.
TRIPS
There will be occasional trips or events during the evenings
or on Sundays, and these are great opportunities for
developing the strong friendships which exist within the
house. Sometimes these will be whole house activities, at
other times they may be optional, or arranged by year or
tutor group, or by orderlies teams. The cost for house trips Craig Middleton Tracey Allen Fi Ellison
Deputy Designated Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
will be taken from the house account or put onto the school Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead
bill. If a significant cost is likely to be incurred parents will be
asked for approval in advance.

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