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JOAN'S KITCHEN

A TYPICAL DAY &

GENERAL INFORMATION

DAILY
The timetable opposite sets out a typical day for the boys of
Joan's Kitchen. ROUTINE

On Saturdays bedtimes may be extended at the discretion Wake-up
of the member of staff on duty. On Sundays the boys have a 07:00
lie-in. Brunch is served at 11.30am and supper at 5pm. Boys
have the opportunity to visit Street and campus during the 07:35
day. Roll call

EARLY DAYS AT JOANS KITCHEN HOUSE 07:45 Breakfast at school
There will be a sustained induction programme which will
aim to gradually introduce school systems and house rules, 08:00 Registration with Group Tutor
and to ensure each boy’s effective integration into the The school day begins
busy life at Millfield. There will be daily house meetings to 16:00
provide the opportunity to get to know the staff, the Head House supper and roll call
of House, and the other boys, and to talk through any issues followed by House meeting
and concerns. Nonetheless, even the most confident and
outgoing student will have bad days, feel homesick, struggle 18:00 Prep begins
with their prep or miss their old friends. Everyone gets Snacks and recreational time
homesick at some point; it takes some longer to adjust than
others. If your son does go through a low patch, particularly
in the first few weeks, please do not hesitate to call us to 19:00 Evening activities on campus
discuss the issues. However, from experience we have found All boys back in house
that the more you are on the phone to your son during Orderlies' duties attended to
this time, the less time they have to socialise and build 20:30 Boys have time to shower and
friendships with their new peer group. Think about arranging prepare for the next day
regular phone calls at agreed times and try to resist the
temptation to take him home each weekend or call him
every day. We advise that no exeats should be taken during 21:00 Year 10 in rooms
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
son, and for the vast majority of the students this period of 21:30 Device hand in
uneasiness will last no more than a couple of weeks. - 21:45
21:45 Lights out Year 10
We are really looking forward to welcoming 22:00 Year 11 in rooms

your son to Joans Kitchen and getting to know
him and you much better over the coming years.
22:15 Lights out Year 11
All we ask is that the boys throw themselves into
22:15 Sixth Form in rooms
the incredible opportunities at this extraordinary

school. 22:30 Lights out Sixth Form

Mark and Mary-Ann

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