Boarders

To celebrate the end of the school spring term all of Cedarholme and St Vincent’s boys went on a mystery house outing. Despite my attempts to distract the boys from our destination they soon worked out that we were heading in the direction o...

Nothing says spring like tobogganing and snow-tubing, at least that was what the girls from Orchard House had in mind this past Tuesday evening as they ventured out for an end of term treat at Swadlincote Ski Centre. For more information ab...

Last night the Orchard girls explored the culinary delights of Italy, as we all made our own pizza creations! The students prepared all the different toppings and then, to a fabulous soundtrack provided by gap student Molly, we all sang and danced...

Thursday 23 February saw our first birthday of this term. It was also the formal dinner and I was concerned that a birthday cake for Agnes and everyone in the house may not get eaten with the prospect of a three course dinner looming. Needles...

On Thursday 26 January the Abbotsholme Boarders celebrated the Year of the Dragon with our Chinese students. The catering staff provided an appropriate meal, and Darren got into the spirit of the event and wore the dragon face that had been cons...