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KERNICK

BOARDING

LIFE

If the behaviour does not improve they may be removed They will help the house staff to ensure new boarders are
from the House or School permanently. This will only take well supported during the early stages of their time at
place as a last resort and after a meeting with the Head. Kernick. The girls can also raise any concerns with their Sister
Group leader at any time.
FOOD In addition, any girls new to Millfield will be appointed a peer
All meals are served in the dining hall and the menus are mentor who will help them to settle in their first few weeks.
published on the noticeboard so the girls know what’s on
offer in advance. Snacks are also available after school in the BIRTHDAYS
kitchens. On Saturday nights girls are allowed to order take- These are celebrated in house. Should you want to get your
aways if they would like to, at the discretion of the member daughter a cake, below are some companies who have baked
of staff on duty. On Sundays they have brunch and dinner in for us before and the girls love their cakes. We would advise
the dining hall. Millfield is a nut-free school so due to policy, to contact them one month in advance as they get booked
any food containing nuts are not permitted onsite. up very quickly.

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STUDENT VOICE AND LEADERSHIP
It is very important to us that the girls have an input into WHO TO GO TO IF YOU
how the house is run. The House Council meets every half
term and contains representatives from each year group. In ARE STRUGGLING
addition, there is a suggestion box in the house which can be
used to submit ideas for improvements or to raise concerns
anonymously.

Students are provided with various leadership opportunities.
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 Adi Whatling Sarah Claire Trainor
important layer of support for younger students. The Heads Designated Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding Lead
of House oversee the Upper Sixth House Prefects who all
take on a role of responsibility within the house.
ORDERLIES AND THE BUDDY SYSTEM
All members of the house will be assigned to an orderlies
team and, when on duty, will be responsible for assisting
staff in ensuring the smooth running of the house.
Craig Middleton Tracey Allen Fi Ellison
All girls belong to a mixed age Sister Group. Each Sister Deputy Designated Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
Group will be overseen by a House Prefect, and they will also Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead
act as the ‘buddy’ of any new students in the Sister Group.

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