Page 12 - Etonhurst Boarding House Handbook

ETONHURST

BOARDING

LIFE

THE HOUSE AND GROUNDS STUDENT VOICE AND LEADERSHIP
We are fortunate to live facing Chindit Green, right in the It is very important to us that the boys have an input
centre of campus, with easy access to all that the campus has into how the house is run. The House Council meets
to offer; from pitch and putt to the swimming pool, all within every half term and contains representatives from
five minutes walking distance of the house. Each boy has a each year group. There is also a food committee which
bed, chair, bedside table, lamp, wardrobe and laundry basket. meets with the chef every term. In addition, there is
There are also pin boards so boys can decorate their rooms a suggestion box in the house which can be used to
with posters and photos if they wish to. Room allocations will submit ideas for improvements or to raise concerns
change each term, so that by the end of the year the boys anonymously.
will have shared a room with a number of their year group.
The boys are free to play on the hard court at the back of the Students are provided with various leadership
house, and to make use of the various facilities in the common opportunities. The most important of these is the post
room and kitchen whenever they wish during their free of house prefect. Upper Sixth students can apply for this
time. They can also use the golf course or go for runs around position and a job description is available. An election is
campus. During most evenings there will be games of football held each term to choose our Head of House. The Head
or rugby taking place outside with optional organised activities of House has various responsibilities at Etonhurst and
on allocated nights at the school. These include yoga, art and also represents us to the wider school community.
the Sixth Form club for coffee or quiz nights.
ORDERLIES AND THE BUDDY SYSTEM
FOOD All members of the house will be assigned to an
All meals are served in the dining hall and the menus are orderlies team and, when on duty, will be responsible
published on the noticeboard so the boys know what’s on for assisting staff in ensuring the smooth running of the
offer in advance. Snacks are also available after school in the house. Each team will be overseen by a House Prefect,
kitchens. On Saturday nights boys are allowed to order take- and they will also act as the ‘buddy’ of any new students
aways if they would like to, at the discretion of the member of in that team. They will help the house staff to ensure
staff on duty. On Sundays they have brunch and dinner in the new boarders are well supported during the early stages
dining hall. Millfield is a nut-free school so due to policy, any of their time at Etonhurst. The boys can also raise any
food containing nuts are not permitted onsite. concerns with their team leader at any time.
TRIPS
WHO TO GO TO IF YOU
There will be occasional trips or events during the evenings WHO TO GO TO IF YOU
or on Sundays, and these are great opportunities for ARE STRUGGLING
developing the strong friendships which exist within the house. ARE STRUGGLING
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 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.

Adi Whatling Sarah Quenault Claire Trainor
Designated Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead

Craig Middleton Tracey Allen Fi Ellison
Deputy Designated Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead
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