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Year 7 and 8 Boarding Experience

The boarding experience is unique. Boarding school research reports that "boarding is an education in and of itself." While a little corny, the phrase is true - living in a boarding environment leads to learning that is just as (or more) valuable than the education you get strictly in a classroom. Following consultation with families during 2009 there was very strong support (in fact almost unanimous) for the concept of every boy experiencing the boarding environment for a period of time during their final two years at Hereworth (i.e. Years 7 and 8). We believe education takes on a broader meaning when the boarding element is included and boys will have a greater understanding of the boarding element of our school culture (boarding is one of our school ‘corner stones').

As a result of the above, all day boys in Year 7 and 8 are involved in a two week boarding experience (the middle weekend included), with a group of their classmates - with the various class groupings being timetabled to board throughout the year. Although still a relatively new innovation, the boys are really enjoying this initiative.

For Gear List details and Boarding Group Schedules, go to the 'Programmes' page in the 'Boarding' section of this website, or click here