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Benefits of Boarding
Leaving home to attend a boarding school often marks an important transition in a young person's life. It is a step towards adulthood and self-reliance, which is encouraged within the stimulating and supportive environment of Brockwood.
Morning Meeting
Each School day begins with the Morning Meeting. Students and staff sit quietly for 10 minutes in the Assembly Hall; occasionally someone reads a poem or plays music. The intention of Morning Meeting is to begin the day quietly together and to encourage self-reflection.
Food at Brockwood
We take a great deal of care preparing meals, which are all vegetarian. Wherever possible, organic ingredients are used from our own large organic vegetable garden. Students assist in the care of the garden, helping with the planting and harvesting.
The Rooms
In general, the girls live on the
upstairs floors of the main house and the boys live
in separate building called the Cloisters. Teachers
and other staff members live side by side and look after
the students living in that area.
Will I have my own Room?
About half the students have their
own rooms, but usually a first year student will share
with one or two others to encourage social interaction
and foster friendships.
Weekends
The Brockwood weekend is on Tuesday and Wednesday. This ensures that we are in full session on Saturday and Sunday when most guests and visiting teachers are able to be here. We then have free time during the week when shops, galleries and theatres are less crowded. Students may leave the grounds on the weekends, but staying out overnight requires the approval of parent(s) and the Senior Tutor.
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