Girls and boys living with us do very well. They often out perform day students in both the classroom and on the sports field. They do not have to spend hours each day traveling back and forth. Everything they could want is close to hand. Need to look something up for homework on the internet? No problem, we have masses of computers and of course our internet software protects them from the inappropriate web sites.

Perhaps the reason why there is hardly ever any home sickness is because they are surrounded by their friends. Friends mean fun, activity, things to do. No time to get bored.

All our staff have a great deal of experience and common sense, providing the warm and supportive atmosphere which has meant, each year, more and more girls and boys have chosen to live on campus. Someone being silly or inconsiderate ~ no problem ~ quickly sorted, no messing, lots of common sense applied. Firm but fair ~ works just about every time.

From getting everyone up, ensuring everyone is smartly dressed for the Collegiate and has everything for the day, to listening to what they did when school is over, to ensuring those that have a problem get the help they need, to cajoling someone to keep their room reasonably tidy, to finding the time for a smile or a joke, to reminding them that this or that needs doing ~ our house parents are chosen for their patience, good humour, energy, experience and common sense.