Boarding Handbook 2024-25

Personal items ● laptop ● cell phone for communication with Boarding Staff ● bath towels, hand towels, facecloths (2 sets) ● toiletries and toiletry bag ● flip flops (plastic sandals) to wear in bathrooms and showers ● laundry bag/basket (1) ● clothes hangers ● bed quilt or duvet ● pillow ● bed sheets—fitted and flat (twin size) and pillow cases (2 sets) ● closet lock (key or combination)

Extras you may want to bring: ● camera ● desk lamp and/or bed lamp (to clip to headboard) ● flashlight ● mug, bowl, plate, cutlery (for snacks upstairs in Boarding) ● humidifier * Please ensure that all clothing and personal items are permanently labelled with your child’s name.

Boarding School Closures The Boarding School will be closed at the following times: ● November Mid-Term Break ● Christmas Holiday (December–January) ● February Mid-Term Break (Family Day long weekend) ● March Break ● Easter Break (late March/early April)

Note: The Boarding School remains open during the Thanksgiving long weekend in October and the Victoria Day long weekend in May.

Long Weekend Closures Boarding students are encouraged to stay with friends, family or guardians during long weekend closures. Please ensure that arrangements have been made for your student. Boarding Staff must be informed of plans two weeks in advance of the holiday. Long weekend trips planned and supervised by Boarding Staff will be available to students for some of the long weekend closures. These trips are subject to student interest and feasibility.

Boarding School Student Handbook 2024-25

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