Parents Handbook

07/08 Accommodation The boarding accommodation has been specifically designed to meet the changing needs of maturing young men. Boarders start by sharing with other boarders in small dormitories and progress to single study bedrooms with en-suite facilities by the time they reach the Sixth Form. Dormitories The six dormitories are named after the 6 Royal Grammar Schools still in existence in England. Newcastle and High Wycombe originally were 7 man dorms but are now subdivided into smaller rooms accommodating 4 boarders and 3 boarders each. Lancaster, Worcester, Guildford and Colchester can cater for up to 4 boarders. Toilets and showers are provided in blocks on each floor. En-suite Rooms Accommodation for 40 students is in twin bedded rooms (4 rooms) or single rooms (32 rooms). Students from year 11 upwards are offered these rooms with sixth formers being offered single rooms wherever possible. All twin and single rooms have en-suite facilities. Dormitories and Bedrooms It is the responsibility of each boarder to ensure that his dormitory or bedroom is kept clean and tidy. Before going to school each day students have to ensure the following: • their bed is made i.e. the duvet is turned back and the bottom sheet is straightened and tucked in. • clothes are all put away and not left on the floor/ desk or bed. • dirty clothing is taken to the laundry room. • the desk area is tidy. • rubbish is put in the bins provided. • the floor around their bed/desk is clear so that the domestic staff can vacuum and dust.