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THE GRANGE THE GRANGE

THE GRANGE THE GRANGE

VALUES TEAM

Mike joined the Millfield boarding THE GRANGE STAFF
community in 2013 and has been both CONTACTS
Live-Out and most recently Resident Below is the postal address for the house and
Assistant in Joan’s Kitchen House, since the contact details of the staff. Group Tutors
should be the first point of contact for any
September 2016, before taking on the academic concerns.
role of Housemaster in September 2022.
He teaches Biology, coaches hockey and Unless unavoidable we would be grateful if
cricket and has worn various hats in his you could refrain from contacting the boys
time at Millfield, including running a during prep time (19:00-20:30).
number of MAPs, international trips and
Prep School liaison to name a few. He ADDRESS
The Grange
has extensive experience with the UCAS
Mike Dobbs- process and North American University 30-34 Portway
Housemaster Street
applications. He comes to the role with Somerset
a passion for boarding life, specifically BA16 0SF
seizing every opportunity a fantastic
school such as Millfield offers; his goal is HOUSEMASTER
Mr Mike Dobbs
to allow every member of The Grange to Home tel: 01458 442929
be the best people they can be, offering School: 01458444179
value wherever they go. Email: dobbs.m@millfieldschool.com
Mike is supported by his wife, Katey, who
is a dance teacher, and their two children, RESIDENT TUTOR AND YEAR 10 GROUP
There is an intimate family atmosphere at The Grange, with the boarders getting to Luna (4) and Walter (1) and their dog, TUTOR
know each other and the staff very well. House staff strive to create a home-from- Buddy. Mr Ben McEwen
home, providing a relaxed and caring environment which allows everyone to feel safe Email: mcewen.b@millfieldschool.com
and respected; in essence, a place the boys will look forward to returning to at the end Ben is a Business teacher and works
of a busy ‘Millfield School’ day. on hockey and cricket in the school. LIASION TUTOR
Email: smith.k@millfieldschool.com
He has previously been
The Grange is closely linked with Shapwick House, a larger boys’ house for Years 10-
13 opposite the main campus, and they join for a variety of house activities, games Houseparent of Mill (Boys Day MATRONS
and socials. Additionally, Lower Sixth student tutor groups are combined. Mr Tristan house) and Acacia (Girls Boarding). Elaine Nelson and Emma Vickery
Kingsford, who led the Grange for four years before becoming Shapwick’s Housemas- Ben is on duty on Wednesday Email: grangematron@millfieldschool.com
ter, also has oversight of The Grange house. The Grange boys have much to gain from and Friday nights and three
this partnership and will have great strength by collaborating, whilst also retaining a weekends per term. Elaine and Emma look after
distinct identity – the best of both worlds. the day-to-day running of the house. They are
wonderful human beings
with pateience in abundance, and all those in
Ben McEwen - The Grange wouldn't know
Resident Tutor and Year 10 Group Tutor what to do without them!

Kieran is a swimming instructor and
is on duty on Tuesday nights.

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