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.