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HOLMCROFT

A TYPICAL DAY &

GENERAL INFORMATION

The timetable opposite sets out a typical day for the boys of
Holmcroft House.
DAILY
On Saturdays bedtimes may be extended at the discretion ROUTINE
of the member of staff on duty. On Sundays the boys have a
lie-in. Brunch is served at 11.30am and supper at 5pm. Boys 07:00 Wake-up
have the opportunity to visit Street and campus during the
day. By Juniors have breakfast and depart
07:30 the dining hall by 8am
EARLY DAYS AT HOLMCROFT HOUSE By House clear
There will be a sustained induction programme which will
aim to gradually introduce school systems and house rules, 07:40
and to ensure each boy’s effective integration into the 08:00 Seniors in breakfast through
busy life at Millfield. There will be daily house meetings to servery
provide the opportunity to get to know the staff, the Head

of House, and the other boys, and to talk through any issues 08:40 School day starts with Group
and concerns. Nonetheless, even the most confident and Tutor
outgoing student will have bad days, feel homesick, struggle 08:55 The school day begins
with their prep or miss their old friends. Everyone gets
homesick at some point; it takes some longer to adjust than
others. If your son does go through a low patch, particularly 16:00 End of academic teaching
in the first few weeks, please do not hesitate to call us to
discuss the issues. However, from experience we have found 18:00 Supper and roll call
that the more you are on the phone to your son during
this time, the less time they have to socialise and build 19:00 House meeting
friendships with their new peer group. Think about arranging
regular phone calls at agreed times and try to resist the
temptation to take him home each weekend or call him 19:15 Prep time
every day. We advise that no exeats should be taken during -20:45
the first two weekends of the academic year. We know this is
hard, but all the house staff will be on hand to support your 20:30 Evening activities on campus
son, and for the vast majority of the students this period of – All boys back in house
uneasiness will last no more than a couple of weeks. Orderlies duties attended to
21:00 Boys have time to shower and
prepare for the next day
We are really looking forward to 21:30 Device hand in
-21:45
welcoming your son to Holmcroft 22:15 Boys in rooms
22:30 Lights out
and to getting to know

him, and you, much better over

the coming years.

Rich and Jen

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