Boarders also have access to a well-staffed Medical Centre, counselling service and the school chaplain. Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the leading global arena for the development of children. In 2002 the new ‘Hurst’ moved onto campus and after many years is home to 64 students, making it one of the largest senior houses at Millfield. TOP boarding schools in California provide schoolchildren with food and housing, organize their free time and monitor the safety on the school grounds. Assistant Housemaster: Mark Frost We are the nearest house to the swimming pool, which allows the boys to have 5 minutes extra in bed before their early morning training! After graduating from Cambridge University, Matthew has since worked in three schools, in which he was also resident tutor in a boys’ boarding house, when at Sevenoaks School. Cristina García has been Martins Housemistress since September 2016. At Millfield he teaches Business Studies and is a rugby coach and also coached sailing for a number of years. The country houses have good transport links with the main school campus, with a morning coach departing each day from house at 7.40am and minibuses departing back to house every half hour from 3.30 to 6.45pm. The house also has a kitchen in which the boys can use to prepare snacks in addition to attending to the school dining hall. Non-resident assistants: Aimee Coehlo and Xiaoya He It boasts an excellent position close to the centre of the campus and sporting facilities. Warner House is a patchwork quilt and a snug fit for all who walk through it’s doors. Found insideWhen the opportunity came about for me to go to Millfield School – or Edgarley Hall, as the prep school was called then ... I can vividly remember being dropped off at my new boarding house, The Mews, and trying to settle in with other ... Kernick is one of eight houses in Chindit Avenue. Sited in 300 acres of beautiful Somerset countryside, Millfield is a vibrant co-educational school offering world-class facilities and an excellent staff:pupil ratio that ensures every child gets individual attention to achieve their full potential. It also has a well-equipped kitchen that the boys can use to prepare meals and snacks in addition to attending to the school dining hall. Liaison tutors: Ben Pender, Lydia Richardson and Stephen Du Plessis. David Askham has been the Housemaster at Kingweston since September 2017. They also enjoy travelling and take time to relax by going for walks with their dog Boudicca. We have a diverse mix of characters and talents in Martins including riders, swimmers, golfers, dancers, footballers, tennis, hockey and netball players, artists and musicians, right down to those who like to do a little bit of everything. We have looked after many boys who are now living great lives doing things they love, and hope that what they learnt in Holmcroft contributed to who they are today. It acts as a feeder school, with over 90% of its pupils typically moving up to Millfield each year. Previously, he was Housemaster of The Grange since September 2016 and an Assistant Housemaster at Butleigh for four years. We have a saying that “An Orchards boy is a responsible, honest and humble gentleman” and this guides us in our courtesy and respect towards others. Assistant Houseparents: Lydia Chamberlin and Paul Wadeson Group tutors/liaison tutors: Catherine Glover, Rachel Holt, Eleanor Joss and Liberty Watambwa. 'Pedals': our guiding principles and beliefs in sport. [18], Millfield has an indoor riding arena and golf courses, as well as an Olympic-sized swimming pool, which appeared as a venue in the official London 2012 Pre-Games Training Camp Guide. Outside we have a floodlit hard court for tennis, basketball or football; a football pitch; a golf driving net; a croquet lawn and badminton court. She has also been an Upper Sixth tutor with experience of the UCAS process. They come as a happy, busy family and throw themselves into boarding school life at every opportunity. The friendships the boys make in this formative year gives them the confidence and independence to move into their senior houses. Southfield prides itself on its happy and pleasant environment. The standard of accommodation is high in all houses, and houses benefit from gardens and spaces for outdoor recreation. Matron: Elaine Nelson Liaison tutor: Jing Keeler, Aimee Coelho, William Dawe and Jack Birtwhistle. Millfield School is one of the UK’s leading co-educational independent schools for boys and girls aged 2-18 years. Three children, Lewis, Chloe and Finley, and their interests keep them occupied, and they enjoy skiing and summer Alpine holidays. The house has an incredibly warm and friendly atmosphere. Liaison tutor: Linda Nixon. Found inside – Page 66Greycourt was the fourth-largest boarding school in Britain, after Eton, Millfield, and Oundle, and by far the most illustrious. It commanded fees of thirty thousand pounds a year and had an attitude to match. The history of the current house begins in 1783 when William Dickinson had plans for a new house drawn up by Henry Holland the younger. Warner girls are beautiful inside and out, they are encouraged to think for themselves in order to build resilience through the problems they may face, safe in the knowledge that they are supported and cared for in a nurturing and homely environment. All girls belong to an Abbey family group, which gives them the opportunity to spend time and get to know girls across all ages – the younger girls have support from the day they start and the older girls are encouraged to shape Abbey life by taking an active role in organising events and activities, the most popular is having a lie in, followed by a family breakfast! Over recent years, many of these houses have been sold and the proceeds invested in new on-campus boarding houses. Butleigh moved to it's current location leaving Keen’s Elm as one house with its beautiful central area. Found insideIn 1973 we managed to secure Gerald a place at Millfield, the well-known independent school in Street, Somerset. We thought that this would offer him the very best environment in which to thrive. And although we sent him to boarding ... Liaison tutors: Kirsty Barry, Sarah Graves and Richard Horn. Orchards is a unique and warm house with some longstanding traditions, such as the Drone's Club. Millfield is the largest co-educational boarding school in the UK, situated in 240 acres of grounds. There is a strong sense of community through the school with major competitions in singing, debating and most major and minor sports. Emma’s personal sporting interests are rifle shooting and rowing and the family enjoy walking, running and hosting lots of barbeques in all weathers (better known as braais in the Watambwa household!). Found insideAndrew was the complete opposite of my dad: a few years older, very well bred, and educated at Millfield, a posh private boarding school. He always said goodbye to me by giving me a military salute and saying, 'Natalie, I'm as good as ... Houses are equipped with state of the art Wi-Fi networks, with access to Skype and some social networks. The house was built between 1785 and 1788 by Samuel Heal of Bridgwater. Yet the magnitude of the place allows for an extraordinary range of activities and exceptional facilities. The Grange has been refurbished as a small Sixth Form house for boys, and located just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of campus. and a multi-gym, whilst inside there is a games room including table football and pool table as well as four common rooms to help the boys relax and wind down from the ‘melee' of school life. David Askham has been the Housemaster at Kingweston since September 2017. The largest co-ed boarding school in the country, Millfield has a real edge. Destinations. The day fee includes tuition, most activities at school, three-course lunch, games and prep, textbook loan, pupils’ personal accident insurance, contribution to travel and accommodation when representing the school, and internet access. The house ethos is based on trust and respect, which helps lead to a relaxed, safe and friendly environment in which everyone can learn and develop at the pace that best suits them. Found inside – Page 28l Bedford School Study Centre, Bedfordshire l Box Hill International Study Centre, Surrey l Dover College, ... The King's School, Ely, Cambridgeshire l Millfield English Language School, Millfield School, Somerset l Rossall School ... Years 12 and 13). Group tutors/liaison tutors: Louise Cella, Simon Coombes, Juliette Lorandel and Jonathon Casalis De Pury He also sings very loudly, sometimes in tune! Found insideRealizing he could bring the best out of his young charges, in 1935 Meyer founded Millfield, the Somerset boarding school famed for developing sporting talent 'without worrying too much about five good O-levels'.33 With the only ... The country houses have good transport links with the main school campus, with a morning coach departing each day from house at 7.40am and minibuses departing back to house every half hour from 3.30 to 6.45pm. We pride ourselves on creating a home from home environment fostering strong relationships between house staff (plus 2 Labradors) and the boys. He battled against three players, who were ranked in the top 10 of the year … The facilities include floodlit outdoor tennis and basketball courts, a football pitch, a squash court (Millfield’s original!) Rebecca Walker-Jones, her room-mate at the time, explained, "She started modelling in the holidays and got her big break when she got on the front cover of a fashion magazine. The Grange was built in 1845 by a Quaker called Robert Impey, and was called Askew House, later becoming Portway House. Matrons: Tracey-Jane Judd and Carol Crew There are also two kitchen areas for the boys for snacks and drinks. Our rigorous safeguarding procedures mean any concerns that arise at school are dealt with quickly, transparently and fairly.”[9]. At the London 2012 Games, Millfield was the most represented UK school. 310283, about Sixth Former turned Race Car Driver – Benjamin’s Millfield Story, 'Pedals': our guiding principles and beliefs in sport, Sixth Former turned Race Car Driver – Benjamin’s Millfield Story. He has also coached rugby, one of his many sporting interests, which also include football, cricket, tennis and golf. Rich Owlett has a reputation of being firm but fair, a good listener and a supportive influence on the lives of the gentlemen in Holmcroft. Previously a Housemaster at Pangbourne College, Joe brings a wealth of experience, including roles as Head of English, Head of Careers, Head of General Studies and Master i/c cricket. UK Boarding School. The houses are the focal point of students’ lives at school; boarders are highly supportive of each other’s achievements and enjoy going to sports matches, concerts and plays where friends are performing. The Grange is closely linked with Shapwick House, a larger boys’ house for Years 10-13 opposite the main campus, and they join for a variety of house activities, games and socials. Butleigh girls should also be prepared to “have a go” whether it be in an escape room, rock climbing or a house cooking challenge! Millfield Etonhurst students achieve medals in sporting event, Millfield Etonhurst students presented with awards in house, Millfield Etonhurst students enjoying a BBQ, Housemistress: Karen Lloyd Since moving to the UK, she has worked for the NHS as well as a local 6th form College. Claire holds the post of Music teacher in charge of GCSE Music and Music Technology at Millfield and is Conductor of the Millfield Jazz Band and closed harmony acapella group. Matrons: Lynne Auckland-Kelbie and Wendy Rendall Liaison tutors: Gayle Bicknell, Ivan Bicknell, Emma Beasant, Kirsten Lane and Sheree Cuff. #2 Best Boarding High Schools in Los Angeles Area. The house is unique, with large bedrooms and a variety of communal spaces. Boarding has been an integral part of the school for most of its history. Millfield Prep School is a leading independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2-13, with flexi and full boarding options from age 7 upwards. The main common room has a table football game, pool table and a table tennis table. Age Range. "Weekends at Millfield are busy, we have lessons on Saturday and I will sometimes have a girls' football fixture in the afternoon. The facilities include floodlit outdoor tennis and basketball courts, a football pitch, a squash court (Millfield’s original!) It is vitally important that young people live in an environment that offers them the ability to develop coping skills which allow them to grow into content and well-adjusted adults. Mary-Ann has a degree in Psychology and worked in private education in South Africa. Boarding - The Millfield community is made up of 75% boarders aged 13-16. Millfield is predominantly a boarding school, having around 75% of its pupils as boarders. 310283. To mention a few: Jonathan Joseph (Bath & England Rugby); Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa & England Football); Henry Thomas (Bath & England Rugby); Olly Morgan (Gloucester & England Rugby); Ian Ward (Surrey & England Cricket, and Sky Sports presenter); Guy Bennett (former art advisor and former co-head of Christie’s impressionist and Modern art department); John Brake (England 7s Rugby); Warren Marston (former National Hunt Jockey); and Sandy Strallen (Theatre Producer and Entertainment Marketing Consultant). Matron: Jane Whitehead Matron: Jane Whitehead Group tutors: Marianne Ashcroft, Julie Boyd and Vicky Stancer Paul is also a Geography teacher and sailing coach, his wife Helen is a solicitor. Our matron, Marlene Wall has served over 40 years in Holmcroft and remembers looking after Roland Rudd (current Chair of Governors) and now sons of former Holmcroft students. All of our boarders (around 75% of students) are full boarders so they live at school seven days a week and there is a vibrant weekend programme of activities. Jenny has been part of the boarding community at Millfield for several years, primarily in her capacity as an Assistant Housemistress in Acacia prior to moving to Warner. Emma joined Millfield as housemistress of Butleigh in September 2020 having previously been a housemistress at Giggleswick School, North Yorkshire. Tristan Kingsford started as Housemaster of Shapwick in September 2019. Liaison tutors: Peter Guthrie, Andy Holder, Joe Allen, Scott Landry, Craig Bowles. The house has three common rooms, music, games/DVD and a main meeting room which has a pool and football table, large flat screen TV and a projector and full screen. The house has two main common rooms with televisions, DVD and satellite facilities; one is for the Sixth Form and one for the remainder of the house. We are an incredibly diverse house and can boast to having more than 20 nationalities represented in the house. Ben and Nicola have two children, Adeline and Nathanael who both attend Millfield Pre-Prep, our newest addition is Poppy, a labrador retriever puppy. Prominent former Kingweston residents include rugby players Mako Vunipola and Ollie Lindsay-Hague, Formula E driver Sam Bird, cricketer Rory Hamilton-Brown, journalist John Sergeant, and UAE Minister of State for Tolerance His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak al Nahayan. Butleigh has been home to many well-known Old Millfieldians including Chris Robshaw (1999-2004) and Rhys Ruddock (2007-2009) when Butleigh was a boys' house. Found inside – Page 26Craig Considine is Headmaster of Millfield School; with 1200 boys and girls aged 13 to 18, it is one of the largest HMC boarding and day schools. Millfield is a centre of excellence in a number of areas including sport and the arts. She is a keen badminton player having represented her county for many years, however her interest is now one of coaching and development, working with Somerset County to develop the provision in the South West. On the cocurricular side, Mark coaches’ rugby and cricket, but as a cellist also performs in and supports many of the music productions at the school. Etonhurst was originally sited from 1960 to 2002 in Ashcott. Therefore the 2016 Olympics are no exception with Millfield School providing 6 students and alumni. Found inside – Page 1099Ed. Millfield is a co - educational Boarding / Day School , a member of G.B.A. , with approximately 1,200 pupils and 170 members of staff . It is based on three older houses and has become organic in its development. Housemaster: Tristan Kingsford Karen is the Teacher i/c of Psychology and Badminton and has been liaison at Warner House and Assistant Housemistress at both Walton and Portway houses. Non-resident assistants: Aimee Coehlo and Chihiro He His wife Holly has coached netball at Millfield and, prior to joining the school she was a Head of Year at an independent day school. Joanna Moore is Acacia's Housemistress and comes with ten years of experience in boarding schools; she was previously Head of Home Economics and Assistant Housemistress at Ackworth School in Yorkshire. Group tutors/liaison tutors: Fergus Wilson, Daniel Betteridge, Peter Guthrie, Juliette Matthews, Chloe Samuels and Julie Rees. Headmaster Gavin Horgan said: “I believe passionately in pupils having a voice and their wellbeing continues to be our top priority. Housemaster: Rich Owlett The school offers outstanding education, sport, creative arts and weekend programmes. Family life is important to them and these values are imparted on the boys. The school was founded in 1946,[21] by Jack 'Boss' Meyer who also founded and ran Millfield and later became the headteacher. His partner Maisie arrived at the school in 2013 and spent three years as Assistant Housemistress at Acacia. The most important thing, however, has been the tremendous house spirit, whether this is in the final or the playoff for 7th or 8th place. The house is purpose-built, situated centrally on Chindit Avenue. 9-12. Assistant Housemaster: Mike Dobbs Millfield Preparatory School is a coeducational preparatory school in Glastonbury, Somerset, England.It is the feeder school for Millfield.. At the Rio Games in 2016, eight Millfieldians took part and won a total of four medals in rowing, swimming and rugby sevens. Group tutor: Claire Beggs Matron: Sue Ford Portway is the only Millfield boarding house to have moved twice; initially on the site of the Grange, then Butleigh and now in its current location. Claire continues to perform and play both the violin and viola in various orchestral and non-orchestral settings. She oversaw the move from Sixth Form to a full senior house and now cares for 60 girls from Year 10 to Upper Sixth. Found inside – Page 33Woldingham School is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls set in 700 acres of ... As pupils at Millfield they are special to us too . After prep the boys can usually be found in the garden enjoying games of football, rugby or cricket, or relaxing in the recently refurbished common room and kitchen. Corinne Coutand-Moore has been the Housemistress at Kernick since January 2017. With a house colour of gold, the ‘golden’ girls are the house to beat in competitions, whilst we may not always have the top team, the willingness of everyone to take part has seen us win the best overall girls’ house cup for 3 years running. Housemaster: Ben Pender We are very proud of this achievement! Outside of school time, Emily enjoys playing netball and skiing, as well as visiting friends around the world. Mary-Ann has a degree in Psychology and worked in private education in South Africa. Matthew very much loves sport, particularly golf and snowboarding. The Grange was built in 1845 by a Quaker called Robert Impey, and was called Askew House, later becoming Portway House. Kevin is a Business Studies teacher, in charge of GCSE; he also coaches the 2nd XV Rugby team and supports the golf department in the summer. It was founded in 1935. The boys compete against each other in ‘wolfpacks’, the groups in which they do their orderlies and house duties, on a weekly basis. Assistant Housemaster: Michael Gorman An experienced pastoral and academic leader, Ben is very excited to be Housemaster of the Grange from September 2020. The house has been home to many famous names from a range of talents and achievements. Found inside – Page 355Beeston Hall School, Cromer F Glebe House School, Hunstanton W Fl Gresham's School, Holt F Hethersett Old Hall School, ... Taunton F King's Hall, Taunton F W Fl Millfield Preparatory School, Glastonbury F Millfield School, ... It has a superb location in the very heart of the school campus and yet it manages to retain a high degree of privacy. Liaison tutors: Debbie Ryall and Louise Mathias-Lukins. Claire Rose has been the Housemistress of Warner since September 2017, having previously been an Assistant Housemistress at Warner, Portway and Martins. and is well known for its tremendous house spirit. Ben teaches English, created and oversees the ‘United Schools Project’, a series of student-led collaborative community initiatives with local state schools as part of the EAGLES programme, and has also directed two major productions at the school. It was a large manor house housing 36 boys which during its time had seven different sets of houseparents. Northfield and Shapwick Houses were amalgamated into one house in 1985. Previously a Housemaster at Pangbourne College, Joe brings a wealth of experience, including roles as Head of English, Head of Careers, Head of General Studies and Master i/c cricket. Stuart was fortunate to become Housemaster in January 2017. In March 2018, Kingweston gained its youngest member with the arrival of their first child, a boy named Archie. Assistant Housemasters: Tom Churchill and Will Dawe This is partly due to the array of multi-talented girls in the house in areas ranging from music, drama and across the various sports. A raft of prestigious private schools have been named in the accounts, including Millfield School in Street. It is a family orientated house where values and principles form the basis of how the boys aim to lead their lives. Found inside – Page 1110Millfield is a co - educational Boarding / Day School , a member of G.B.A. , with approximately 1,100 pupils and 164 full - time and 11 part - time members ... The year groups mix very well and the Senior girls strive to befriend and help the younger girls settle in. When Joan wanted to sell in 1959, the school purchased the property and it became a fully-fledged boarding house. 146 of the pupils are boarders and 296 are day pupils. In my Christmas dinner speech this year I wrote the following. Claire continues to perform and play both the violin and viola in various orchestral and non-orchestral settings. Emily is supported by Matthew who is Director of Music at Millfield since January 2016. In the evenings, it's so nice to be able to relax and spend time with friends, we usually watch a film or cook fajitas or pizzas with our Housemistress. He still teaches Geography and has coached the Senior Colts rugby squad for the past 12 years. The School prides themselves on providing an exceptional, all-round education that enables each child to try everything on … He has organised a huge range of trips covering a diverse range of interests from sky diving to topical debates. Millfield Preparatory School is a coeducational preparatory school in Glastonbury and is the feeder for the senior school. It boasts many leading figures, probably too many to mention. There is study space, which contains computers, a selection of books, daily newspapers and monthly magazines. We are an incredibly diverse house and can boast to having more than 20 nationalities represented in the house. Karen has achieved the status ‘Specialist Leader of Education’ from the National College of Teaching, which recognises her development work with a range of different schools. The boys are hugely proud of the house and have developed their own set of values which define what it means to be a Kingweston Ranger. The full boarding environment encourages a firm sense of community and hel… Paul and Helen are both keen sailors and enjoy cruising the waters of the West Country on their yacht with their son, Joshua, and daughter, Imogen. Found inside – Page 180I was diagnosed quite young, I think at nine, and I had to do extra classes at school. Because the dyslexia was identified, my mum decided to send me to a boarding school, Millfield, that was very good for dyslexia. Housemistress: Karen Lloyd Kindness, respect and hard work are our core values making Butleigh a really happy place to live. Sports facilities include: a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, an equestrian centre, sports halls, cricket nets, putting green, squash courts, Astro-turf hockey pitch, outdoor tennis courts, netball courts and a 9-hole golf course. There is a Quiet Room which contains computers, a selection of books, daily newspapers and monthly magazines. There is a sense of work and play within the house which makes it appealing to many of the girls and is part of the reason why the girls are such a close knit and supportive group. The boarding environment at Millfield encourages students to live their lives to the full in as many spheres as possible, allowing individuality to flourish. House staff strive to create a ‘home-from-home’, providing a relaxed and caring environment which allows everyone to feel safe and respected; in essence, a place the boys will look forward to returning to at the end of a busy school day. Liason tutors: Stuart Maddock, Mark Nash, Alex Lickorish, John Hudson and Catherine Townsend. Resident tutor: Ben McEwen The house and grounds were officially given to the school in 2006 by Mrs Joy Burden, the last descendent of the Dickenson family. Group tutors: Paul Maxfield. Portway girls are loyal, hard working and set high standards for their conduct. and is well known for its tremendous house spirit. Founded in 1935, Millfield is a co-educational Independent school for pupils aged 13–18 years based in Street, Somerset, England. I have seen true care and compassion on a number of occasions and I am genuinely heartened by these acts of kindness and altruism. There is a Quiet Room, which contains two computers, a selection of books, daily newspapers and monthly magazines, and a kitchen for snacks and drinks. There are 24 sports on offer and over 70 co-curricular activities. David joined Millfield in 2007 and was previously the Assistant Houseparent at Walton. Matrons: Tina James and Cheryl Brazil There is also a floodlit outside court for football, basketball and tennis. Orchards is a unique and warm house with some longstanding traditions, such as the Drone's Club. Your web browser does not support the