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,