Ways to Board at RP
Full boarding may seem initially daunting to some, so the opportunity and ease of occasional flexi-boarding offers an ideal introduction.
Flexi-boarding is invaluable for those staying on for a drama rehearsal, music concert or expected late back from an away fixture, if parents are working late or going away for a few days, or simply to reduce the hours every week spent travelling to and from school.
A great way to balance home and school life: Monday to Thursday boarding with the flexibility to add extra nights - particularly useful for Saturday sports fixtures and training.
Without the daily school commute, boarders can get more done - their days are longer and their experiences broader. Boarders have more time to spend with their peers and can take advantage of opportunities including extra sport, cultural trips, Duke of Edinburgh Award involvement and extended access of the school's facilities.
For those in the Sixth Form, weekly boarding is a tremendous stepping stone between home and university life. Sixth Form lectures, socials, societies and Business Club meetings all take place in the evenings too.
As full boarders, the structure of their daily and weekly routine reminds pupils of their academic priorities but leaves them with plenty of choice to prioritise, plan and organise themselves independently.
Boarders live in a close community and learn to be considerate and tolerant of others. Friendships formed at boarding school are often life-long: shared experiences, conversation and time together beyond the school day make for good relationships between peers as well as with staff