Page 12 - Kingweston House Handbook

KINGWESTON

BOARDING

LIFE

to the pick-up point for the house transport.

FOOD TRIPS
The boys have their evening meals in house five times a There will be occasional trips or events during the evenings
week. On Fridays and Saturdays they eat in school. House or on Sundays, and these are great opportunities for
suppers provide a great opportunity for boys and staff to developing the strong friendships which exist within the
catch up on the day’s events and to enjoy each other’s house. Sometimes these will be whole house activities, at
company. They are one of the main reasons why the sense other times they may be optional, or arranged by year or
of community in country houses at Millfield is so strong. tutor group, or by orderlies teams. The cost for house trips
Snacks are also available after school and in the evenings in will be taken from the house account or put onto the school
the boys’ kitchen. On Saturday nights boys are allowed to bill. If a significant cost is likely to be incurred parents will be
order takeaways if they would like to, at the discretion of the asked for approval in advance.
member of staff on duty. On Sundays we eat a late brunch in
house, and an evening meal. In the winter this is a traditional STUDENT VOICE AND LEADERSHIP
Sunday roast, but in warmer weather we have barbeques It is very important to us that the boys have an input into
instead. Millfield is a nut-free school so due to policy, any how the house is run. The House Council meets every half
food containing nuts are not permitted onsite. term and contains representatives from each year group.
There is also a food committee which meets with the chef
TRANSPORT every term. In addition, there is a suggestion box in the
The boys travel to school each morning by coach. In the house which can be used to submit ideas for improvements
evening they return to house either by coach or on the or to raise concerns anonymously.
half-hourly mini-bus shuttle which runs until 7pm. This
system ensures that the boys are able to get in and out of Students are provided with various leadership opportunities.
school for afterschool sporting, academic, co-curricular or The most important of these is the post of house prefect.
social commitments with considerable ease. If boys need Upper Sixth Students can apply for this position and a job
to travel to or from house outside these times, for example description is available. An election is held each term to
if they return to school late from a sports fixture, there are choose our Head of House. The Head of House has various
a number of school-approved taxi firms they can use. The responsibilities at Kingweston and also represents us to the
school bears the cost of any such essential travel. Taxis are wider school community.
also provided each evening for boys who wish to go into
campus for an evening activity after prep as well as on ORDERLIES AND THE BUDDY SYSTEM
Sundays for visits to campus or town. All members of the house will be assigned to an orderlies
team and, when on duty, will be responsible for assisting
THE COUNTRY CLUB staff in ensuring the smooth running of the house. Each team
The Country Club is a common room on campus available will be overseen by a House Prefect, and they will also act as
for use by all country house boarders at break times and the ‘buddy’ of any new Students in that team. They will help
after school. There is a full-time member of staff on duty. the house staff to ensure new boarders are well supported
The Club has study and relaxation areas, recreational during the early stages of their time at Kingweston. The boys
facilities and snacks. It provides the boys with a great place can also raise any concerns with their team leader at any
to work or socialise during the school day. It is located near time.

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