Page 5 - The Lakes House Handbook

THE LAKES HOUSE

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A LETTER FROM
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MAIN ENTRANCE
RECEPTION
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DINING HALL Car Park LOWER SIXTH
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C MUSIC FINE ARTS CENTRE
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MEYER THEATRE SPORTS HALL My name is Emily and I joined Millfield in Year 11.
Sir Gareth Edwards
Pitch The Lakes has been a part of my time here from the
EQUESTRIAN
CENTRE LOBBY & beginning. The Lakes was my first impression of the school.
Campus ADMISSIONS
P Manege Astro N Tennis Courts I vividly remember walking in to see the girls in my year
INDOOR ARENA chatting warmly, waiting to welcome their new peers into
what can be a daunting, busy and exciting community.
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G Though sceptical when told how big a role this house would
Cricket Pitch play in my time at Millfield, I was gladly proven wrong.
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E CRICKET CENTRE Apprehensive as I was at joining a new school, especially one
B3151 as large as Millfield, The Lakes quickly became a place to
Somerton GOLF CENTRE
go to during break, lunchtime and after school for a respite
O from lessons, a laugh with friends or a talk with matrons.
Junior Field
H This environment would not be what it is without the
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I contagious enthusiasm and support of the housemistresses,
SWIMMING POOL the group tutors and the house managers, who create yearly
opportunities to forge friendships between year groups at
events such as ice skating and house barbecues, which are
Athletics Track
looked forward to by many.
The support system created in this caring and
Q Swimming Pool
Car Park non-judgmental space is unmatched and has been invaluable
T Butleigh to me at my time at Millfield and for this I am eternally
Kingweston
Keen’s Elm Field grateful. My favourite moments in house are an hour or so
S before a house event, whether it be house song or house
R athletics, as we all get ready to support, take part and
represent the house; tying ribbons in each other’s hair and
getting the face paint out. These moments help create
memories which will stay with me years beyond my time at
Entry to
Sports Campus
Millfield.
I hope that we can help you feel as welcomed as I have in
The Lakes community and that you will enjoy your time
Equestrian Paddocks Butleigh here!
Field

MANTELL PAVILION

Butleigh Astros

Golf Driving Range

HOUSE HANDBOOK 5