Boarding Handbook 2024-25

Outside of School Activities and Commitments Many students participate in activities outside of school. These can range from sports teams to clubs, volunteer work, music lessons or private tutoring (both in-person and online). Students are required to provide their schedule to the Boarding Staff, as well as any updates when their schedule changes. The Boarding School encourages and supports such involvement, but requires students to provide a detailed schedule of their commitments in advance. Involvement in such programs may complement a student’s experience, but must not detract from their engagement in the Boarding School community. Approval to participate must be obtained in advance from the Head/Assistant Head of Boarding. In order to be granted permission for external commitments, students must meet their academic requirements, be engaged in the co-curricular program at school and demonstrate that they are involved in some form of weekend opportunity on average of three activities per month. The Boarding Staff are happy to save a dinner plate for any students who may miss the meal due to an Community events are held throughout the month. These events are an opportunity to discuss issues related to Boarding life, share information, make announcements and participate in programming. Community events form an essential part of our Boarding Program and, as such, student attendance is expected. Students receive a weekly email from staff that will provide programming information and dates in advance so they can make the appropriate changes to their schedule. ● All Boarding Activity will be held once per month and are planned by the Boarding Council with the support of staff. ● Community Dinners are held monthly and planned by the Boarding Council or an Advisory group. ● Boarding Advisory Programming is held monthly and is guided by our school’s commitment to wellbeing with a focus on care for self, care for others and care for our community. approved commitment. Community Events

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