What’s it like to be a boarding student at St Chris?

Boarding student at St Chris

Senior Boarding: Nurturing Minds, Building Futures

Are you seeking a nurturing and enriching boarding school experience for your child aged 11 to 16?

St Chris offers an exceptional environment for full, weekly, and flexi boarding starting from Year 7 (age 11) and up. Additionally, we occasionally extend this opportunity to Year 6 students (age 10), subject to availability.

Home Away from Home

Our boarding house, particularly for our youngest boarders, is a supportive and comfortable modern living environment where students feel part of a tight-knit community. Our boarding house is well located within our 25-acre campus, providing excellent access to the school and its facilities. Students have access to school facilities at the weekend and are supported in their studies by the resident house parents and staff.

Students in our boarding house gain remarkable confidence even within their first term of being in boarding. The opportunity to interact with different students across years, from Year 7 to Sixth Form, is incredibly beneficial for our students. This support network transcends throughout the school, and students often remark they feel grateful to have forged brilliant friendships with pupils older and younger than them.

Our boarding house often holds boarding-only events such as BBQs, formal dinners, game nights, and karaoke.

Boarding students relaxing together

Pastoral Care

We take pride in being a truly happy boarding school, where the well-being of our students is paramount. Our outstanding house team plays a crucial role in ensuring a warm and nurturing atmosphere within our boarding houses. From morning routines to bedtime, our dedicated boarding team oversee every aspect of daily life, creating a sense of security and belonging.

Our students build strong relationships with our house team and are reassured that they can share any personal or academic worries with the team. Several of our house team members work within the Senior School, so understand boarding students in a living and academic capacity.

Building Friendships, Creating Memories

We believe in fostering lasting friendships and creating memories that will resonate throughout your child's life. St Chris encourages younger boarders to embrace their childhood, explore new friendships, and build a strong foundation for personal growth. The seamless progression through year groups ensures that these relationships continue to flourish, providing a strong support network.

“I’m happy here. Coming here is like a home. It sounds cheesy and I know a lot of schools say it, but I do feel like I’m coming home. I come back and I see my house parents and I talk to them about what I’ve been up to over the holidays. It’s a relaxing place I can go to and feel like I’m not going to be judged. I feel like I can succeed here. Not just in academics but as a person. It’s helped me to open a bit more – it’s quite a freeing place.”

St Chris Full Boarder, Year 11

Academic Support

At St Chris, we understand the importance of academic ambition. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for all our boarders. Our students are supported with ‘prep time’ in the evenings – an opportunity for homework or private study. Many boarders find being on-site at school around the clock allows them to be more flexible with their time.

With a focus on individualised attention, we offer academic support tailored to each student's needs, with our committed boarding team providing excellent links between the boarding house and the academic team. This commitment is reflected in our students' individual achievements, ensuring they are well-prepared for the next steps in their academic journey.

Joining our Boarding Community

Boarding school life at St Chris is a combination of academic excellence, individualised care, and a welcoming environment which creates a holistic experience for students aged 11 to 16. 

Contact us today to find out more about the journey of learning, growth, and friendship your child can take.

“I wasn’t necessarily a very sociable person coming here. I would consider myself an introvert and I was slightly worried about that boarding because you’ve got people around you a lot of the time. I was worried that I would feel that I would have to socialise a lot. And I have socialised a lot, but it’s because I’ve wanted to. I’ve enjoyed it a lot more because I feel like you can talk to anyone about anything. I was shocked that I wanted to do more socialising!”

St Chris Full Boarder, Year 9

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