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KEEN'S ELM

BOARDING

LIFE

STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS Millfield is a nut-free school so due to policy, any food
We strive to keep a happy house, where boys from different containing nuts are not permitted onsite.
backgrounds, cultures and countries can live side by side
in harmony. Everyone has something to offer and we HOUSE SNACKS
can all learn from each other. The aim is for you to leave We will provide these. They can be made in the house
Millfield having furthered your progress and education kitchens during break times and evenings. Bread, spreads,
and for Millfield to have played an important role in your cereals, cakes, fruit, hot and cold drinks etc, will be available
development. Millfield should be viewed as a significant on a daily basis. Please note that these are not a substitute
stepping-stone in your life. for eating meals in the dining room and will be forbidden to
anyone who is looking to skip mealtimes – you simply will
We expect everyone to behave with the highest level of not survive the punishing pace of life on campus without
manners, courtesy and respect to everyone that they balanced meals in your body three times a day.
encounter – staff, parents, fellow students, local people
in Street, taxi drivers, the maintenance and grounds staff, FOOD
house managers and cleaners – everyone. You will need to think carefully about eating a balanced diet
before your arrival at the school. Lots of you will come from
Being positive, enthusiastic and outgoing are qualities that a school where there has not been a choice at mealtimes. At
we all look for. Millfield the choice of food at each mealtime is extensive.
There is always something to suit every taste, but it is
In addition, we expect you to dress to the highest of important that you make healthy choices from the start. We
standards with top buttons done up and your shoes polished. accompany the Year 9s at breakfast and supper and will talk
These are great habits to have which will pay you dividends to them about nutrition both in the House and in school but
in the long term. at the end of the day it is up to each individual what they eat
– this is just one of many areas in which you will have to take
Personal hygiene is imperative: you must shower at least personal responsibility. There is a direct correlation between
daily, clean your teeth twice a day and floss! Please keep good food choices and performance in the classroom, on the
your fingernails short and clean. Wash your hands before sports pitch and in peer relationships.
every meal.
POCKET MONEY
It is really important that all pupils know what is ok and We recommend £10-20 per week. This will be kept in a
what is not ok right from the start... secure safe with the Housemaster/mistress and detailed
records of in/outgoings are kept. All students are encouraged
All students are absolutely required to adhere to the school to use the house pocket money rather than keep large sums
policies set out clearly on the school website. It is essential of money in their rooms.
that each child and parent takes some time to look through
these policies together in the holiday preceding their time at CLOTHES
Millfield. Please ensure that you have all the recommended clothes
and sundries on the school/Year 9 list. These, plus all shoes
We do, of course, also have some house rules for you to and other items, must be clearly named at home before the
follow. These house rules are designed mainly around the start of term with sewn on name tapes. We do not offer a
smooth running and efficiency of house life (like being at name taping service.
home but on a larger scale!)
LAUNDRY
ROLL CALL TIMES/REGISTRATION This is sent to the school laundry. The dirty laundry is
These will be posted in the house and given very clearly to collected on a Monday (it is your responsibility to put your
you from the outset. clothes out for the wash on a Sunday night). Clean clothes
will be returned to you on the Thursday.
TUCK
Available in the house and can be bought with pocket BEDDING
money. You may bring tuck back to school but please ensure The school provides all bedding, duvets and pillows so there
it is kept in sealed containers for optimum hygiene. is no need to bring these items from home.

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