BOARDING
interests, such as instrumental practice, in a relaxed atmosphere. Finally, of course, there’s the fact that boarding is packed full of creative, challenging and fun activities. Boarders routinely have the run of the school, which includes access to facilities such as gyms and swimming pools – a much-relished privilege for many children. Schools in our area also provide a breathtaking range of activities, from paddle boarding to water polo and kayaking to coding, as well as a packed programme of sports fixtures. There are sightseeing trips as far afield as London as well as opportunities for paintballing, white-water rafting or beach excursions. Add first-class pastoral care and little touches – like relaxed Sundays which often include a much-enjoyed brunch – and it’s perhaps not surprising that children are increasingly the ones taking the lead in the decision to opt for boarding. Boarding, ultimately, may come in many different shapes but always puts children’s happiness first. And that’s something which – in our area at least – looks set to continue.
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