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Life
Greenfields started as a day school. Our reputation grew from being
“one big, friendly family” until boarding became an integral part
of the school. Now about one fifth of our students are boarders
and we anticipate this number will continue to grow.
Boarding is available to students from the age of ten and upwards.
With many of our students boarding, Greenfields is a lively community
all day, seven days a week.
What to Expect
Students should be prepared for a schedule with differing levels
of activity from early in the morning through to the evening hours.
The weekends include trips, sporting events and a variety of social
activities. Students will find it an atmosphere of both fun and
challenge and are invited to help create it.
Housing
Boarding students live in dormitories in the main building. The
custom-designed and renovated boarding facilities provide comfortable
spaces with views of the picturesque surrounding countryside. Furnishings
include single beds, dressers, desks, shelves and closet space.
Dormitories usually contain up to five boarders.
The boarding house is supervised by a team of caring and dedicated
people headed by experienced staff. Teamwork, Responsibility and
Leadership Skills Every boarder will, at different times, serve
as a Dormitory-in-Charge to help students learn to live and work
well together and to teach the students leadership skills.
As well, all boarders participate in a programme of contribution
to the operation of the school. This not only helps the school run
smoothly, it also helps the students gain a greater appreciation
and responsibility for the work involved and gives them experience
producing and exchanging as part of an organisation. Students spend
some time each week helping out in a variety of areas – for example
in the dining room, or the library. The most consistently productive
boarders get rewarded.
Boarders are responsible for their own laundry. Menus are surveyed
regularly with students by staff and our specialist caterers adjust
their menu plans accordingly.
Study Time
Specially scheduled and staff-supervised Study Time is allocated
to make sure that boarders are on target academically. Other time
is spent socially: sports, keeping in touch with friends, outings
and shopping are all allowed for.
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