Weekend Boarding
The care and wellbeing of our boarding community is of paramount importance, and we will continue to provide an outstanding boarding experience for those who remain with us at the weekend.
Weekend boarding at the College will prepare and support pupils through carefully tailored programmes suited to their age, talents and interests; all provided in a happy, caring and inclusive environment.
Our boarding team is working to construct an enhanced, exciting and nurturing weekend activities programme, which will enrich boarders’ time at the College and provide a balance between match representation (for squad members), off site trips, on campus social activities and downtime; enabling boarders to relax after a busy week, whilst providing time for further study and cultural enrichment.
Example of Prep School Weekend Activities
Prep School
Prep School staff will provide an extensive range of events and experiences for boarders at weekends, that will allow them to explore and enjoy a variety of different activities suited for all interests. Members of the Prep School teaching staff will lead a variety of trips and activities on Saturdays; many of these will be informed by their own interests or experiences. All activities will be available to all age groups.
| Action and adventure trips | Sports trips and events |
|---|---|
| Ice skating | Top golf |
| Skiing lessons | Ten pin bowling |
| Roller skating | Mountain Biking |
| Ninja Warrior | Sailing |
| Jump City - trampolining & climbing | Foot golf (on campus) |
| High Ropes experience | Inflatable Fun Day (on campus) |
| Raft building | Elite Sports Coaching (on campus) |
| Go karting | |
| Adventure Camping Weekend | |
| Escape Rooms | |
| Laser Quest |
| Culture | Personal Skills |
|---|---|
| West End theatre and musicals (London) | Cake making and decorating (on campus) |
| Christmas Pantomime | Bushcraft classes - Discover Bushcraft - (on campus) |
| Seaside visits | Calligraphy (on campus) |
| Museums | Study Skills (on campus) |
| London activities (guided bus trips, walking tours etc.) | Wellbeing Day - yoga, meditation, relaxation, mindfulness (on campus) |
| Pottery painting | Home skills and safety (on campus) |
| Historic Houses | First Aid (on campus) |
| Show in a Day (on campus) | Multi-language Day (on campus) |
| Portrait painting (on campus) | Water safety & lifesaving (on campus) |
| ICT Skills & E-Safety (on campus) | |
| Public Speaking (on campus) |
| Entertainment evenings | Theme parks |
|---|---|
| House barbecue and outdoor games (on campus) | Thorpe Park (Staines) |
| Bonfire Night | Legoland |
| Film Nights (on campus) | Adventure Island |
| Cinema trips | Centre Parcs Tropical Paradise |
Example of Senior School Weekend Activities
Skill development opportunities
The inclusion of Saturdays into the weekend boarding activities programme will also provide time for skill development opportunities, with boarders invited to participate and gain qualifications in a variety of pastimes, such as Young Enterprise, Cordon Bleu cookery, sailing (RYA Level 1/2/3), scuba diving OW1, lifesaving (Bronze Award) and tennis coaching.
Work experience and university outreach programmes will also be set up to support boarders with deciding future steps and, as exam periods approach, additional revision and study classes will be available to help them reach their full potential.
| Action and adventure trips | Sports trips and events |
|---|---|
| Go karting | Top golf and crazy golf |
| Ice skating | Cycling and BMX at Olympic Park and Velodrome (London) |
| Paintballing | Tickets to watch sporting events |
| Climbing the O2 Dome (London) | Horse racing |
| Skiing lessons (indoor) | Ten pin bowling |
| Inter-House sports competitions (on campus) | |
| Orienteering (on campus) | |
| Zorbs (on campus) |
| Culture | Living independently |
|---|---|
| Royal Opera House (London) | Dining etiquette |
| West End theatre and musicals (London) | Master Chef evenings |
| Christmas shopping | House cookery |
| The British seaside experience | Practical skills (learn how to wash and iron clothes) |
| London exploration | Money management |
| Museums | Bushcraft classes |
| Pottery painting |
| Entertainment evenings | Theme parks |
|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Thorpe Park |
| Halloween Ball | Adventure Island |
| Live bands | Centre Parcs |
| Comedy club evenings | Whipsnade Zoo |
| Magician evenings | Paradise Wildlife Park |
| Bonfire night | |
| Cinema trips |
