Boarding life at Clayesmore Prep School closely resembles the atmosphere and diversity of a busy, loving and happy family, but with the advantage of being surrounded by friends 24 hours a day!
Over 70 girls and boys board with us and are cared for by devoted House Parents, Simon and Jess Porter, with a team of matrons, nursing staff and tutors, whose focus is to provide a home-from-home environment.
Evenings are spent watching films, playing games, big tree climbing (with ropes), karaoke competitions, baking brownies and enjoying barbecues. The children also get to relax and spend time with friends, just like at home.
Sundays are for expedition, and the children head off to exciting new places every week such as the coast for beach games, the Haynes Motor Museum, Dorset Water Park, Snowtrax and Monkey World and many other exciting locations.
A 'home away from home' is what boarding pupils need to achieve their best and at Clayesmore that is what we deliver.
Our three boys' Houses and two girls' Houses are warm, 'family' environments where our boarders can socialise, work and have fun while being supported by experienced Houseparents, a strong pastoral team and academic staff who can help weather the storms of 'growing up' and support successful study. This pastoral care is further underpinned by exemplary medical care delivered by qualified nurses should boarders fall ill or require medical support.
Boarding at Clayesmore is about forging strong friendships, taking responsibility, accepting challenges and becoming independent. We want our boarders to leave the school with a good set of values and the foundations of confidence that will last a lifetime.
On Saturdays, boarders participate in LEX with the day pupils and form part of sporting and games teams in the afternoon. Sundays offer a wide range of trips and experiences too - but there is plenty of time to also unwind, rest and prepare for the week ahead in cosy dorms and common rooms. Exeats ( non-school weekends) also provide the opportunity for our international and overseas boarders to go on weekend trips with the school which are planned ahead and may include destinations such as London, Edinburgh or Paris.
Socialising within Houses and between Houses is important and many formal and informal events and dinners are planned for boarders throughout the year.
Many of our pupils like to start boarding as they move up through the Senior school as they are able to start to develop a sense of independence and personal responsibility which sets them in good stead for life away from home, at university or work.
All Clayesmore pupils, whether day or boarding, form part of each House community which ensures their friendships in the school are broad and diverse. Older pupils enjoy having responsibility for, and mentoring, younger pupils and all our students learn to treat others with compassion, kindness and respect in their 'home' at school.
Day pupils use the House common rooms during the day where they can relax and socialise with their friends and have their locker space to use during the day.
A 'home away from home' is what Sixth Form boarding students need to achieve their best and at Clayesmore that is what we deliver.
Our three boys' Houses and two girls' Houses are warm, 'family' environments where our boarders can socialise, work and have fun while being supported by experienced Houseparents, a strong pastoral team and academic staff who can help weather the storms of 'growing up' and support successful study. This pastoral care is further underpinned by exemplary medical care delivered by qualified nurses should boarders fall ill or require medical support.Boarding at Clayesmore is about forging strong friendships, taking responsibility, accepting challenges and becoming independent. We want our boarders to leave the school with a good set of values and the foundations of confidence that will last a lifetime.
On Saturdays, boarders and day pupils participate in LEX and form part of sporting and games teams in the afternoon. Sundays offer a wide range of trips and experiences too - but there is plenty of time to also unwind, rest and prepare for the week ahead in cosy dorms and common rooms. Exeats ( non-school weekends) also provide the opportunity for our international and overseas boarders to go on weekend trips with the school which are planned ahead and may include destinations such as London, Edinburgh or Paris.
Socialising within Houses and between Houses is important and many formal and informal events and dinners are planned for boarders throughout the year.
In Sixth Form, our boarders really start to develop a sense of independence and personal responsibility which sets them in good stead for life away from home, at university or in work.
All Clayesmore pupils, whether day or boarding, form part of each House community which ensures their friendships in the school are broad and diverse. Sixth Form students enjoy having responsibility for, and mentoring, younger pupils and all our students learn to treat others with compassion, kindness and respect in their 'home' at school.
Sixth Form day students use the House common rooms where they can relax and socialise with their friends and have a personal locker space to use during the day
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