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SOUTHFIELD

BOARDING

LIFE

FOOD ORDERLIES AND THE BUDDY SYSTEM
All meals are served in the dining hall and the menus are All members of the house will be assigned to an orderlies
published on the noticeboard so the girls know what’s on team and, when on duty, will be responsible for assisting
offer in advance. Snacks are also available after school in the staff in ensuring the smooth running of the house.
kitchens. On Saturday nights girls are allowed to order take-
aways if they would like to, at the discretion of the member All girls belong to a mixed age Sister Group. Each Sister
of staff on duty. On Sundays they have brunch and dinner in Group will be overseen by a House Prefect, and they will
the dining hall. Millfield is a nut-free school so due to policy, also act as the ‘buddy’ of any new students in the Sister
any food containing nuts are not permitted onsite. Group. They will help the house staff to ensure new boarders
are well supported during the early stages of their time at
TRIPS Southfield. The girls can also raise any concerns with their
There will be occasional trips or events during the evenings Sister Group leader at any time. In addition, any girls new to
or on Sundays, and these are great opportunities for Millfield will be appointed a peer mentor who will help them
developing the strong friendships which exist within the to settle in their first few weeks.
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 WHO TO GO TO IF YOU
will be taken from the house account or put onto the school
bill. If a significant cost is likely to be incurred parents will be
asked for approval in advance. ARE STRUGGLING
STUDENT VOICE AND LEADERSHIP
It is very important to us that the girls have an input into
how the house is run. The House Council meets twice every
half term and contains representatives from each year group.
In addition, there is a suggestion box in the house which
can be used to submit ideas for improvements or to raise
concerns anonymously.
Adi Whatling Sarah Quenault Claire Trainor
Students are provided with various leadership opportunities. Designated Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding Lead
The most important of these is the post of House Prefect.
The Heads of House are appointed from the House Prefect
team every term. They provide good role models for all
girls in the house. The Heads of House help the house staff
to ensure that the house is well run and they provide an
important layer of support for younger students. The Heads
of House oversee the Upper Sixth House Prefects who all
take on a role of responsibility within the house.
Craig Middleton Tracey Allen Fi Ellison
Deputy Designated Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead

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