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JOAN'S KITCHEN

BOARDING

LIFE

suspension with their UK guardian. If the behaviour does not term and contains representatives from each year group.
improve they may be removed from the House or School There is also a food committee which meets with the chef
permanently. This will only take place as a last resort and every term. In addition, there is a suggestion box in the
after a meeting with the Head. house which can be used to submit ideas for improvements
or to raise concerns anonymously. Students are provided
THE HOUSE AND GROUNDS with various leadership opportunities. The most important
We are fortunate to live facing Chindit Green, right in the of these is the post of house prefect. Upper Sixth students
centre of campus, with easy access to all that the campus can apply for this position and a job description is available.
has to offer; from pitch and putt to the swimming pool, all An election is held each term to choose our Head of
within five minutes walking distance of the house. In Years House. The Head of House has various responsibilities at
10 and 11 boys will be accommodated in two- or three- Joans Kitchen and also represents us to the wider school
man dorms. In the Sixth Form boys will be accommodated community.
in two-man dorms or single rooms. Each boy has a bed, a
desk with lockable drawer, and chair, bedside table, lamp, ORDERLIES AND THE BUDDY SYSTEM
wardrobe and laundry basket. There are also pin boards so All members of the house will be assigned to an orderlies
boys can decorate their rooms with posters and photos if team and, when on duty, will be responsible for assisting
they wish to. Room allocations will change each term, so staff in ensuring the smooth running of the house. Each team
that by the end of the year the boys will have shared a room will be overseen by a House Prefect, and they will also act as
with a number of their year group. The boys are free to play the ‘buddy’ of any new students in that team. They will help
on the hard court at the back of the house, and to make use the house staff to ensure new boarders are well supported
of the various facilities in the common room and kitchen during the early stages of their time at Joans Kitchen. The
whenever they wish during their free time. They can also use boys can also raise any concerns with their team leader at
the golf course or go for runs around campus. During most any time.
evenings there will be games of football or rugby taking
place outside with optional organised activities on allocated
nights at the school. These include yoga, art and the Sixth WHO TO GO TO IF YOU
Form club for coffee or quiz nights.

FOOD ARE STRUGGLING
All meals are served in the dining hall and the menus are
published on the noticeboard so the boys know what’s on
offer in advance. Snacks are also available after school in the
kitchens. On Saturday nights boys are allowed to order take-
aways if they would like to, at the discretion of the member
of staff on duty. On Sundays they have brunch and dinner in
the dining hall. Millfield is a nut-free school so due to policy,
any food containing nuts are not permitted onsite.
Adi Whatling Sarah Quenault Claire Trainor
TRIPS Designated Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
There will be occasional trips or events during the evenings Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead
or on Sundays, and these are great opportunities for
developing the strong friendships which exist within the
house. 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. Craig Middleton Tracey Allen Fi Ellison
Deputy Designated Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead
STUDENT VOICE AND LEADERSHIP
It is very important to us that the boys have an input into
how the house is run. The House Council meets every half

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