Strong minds and strong, disciplined bodies complement each other. Sports teach quick thinking, instant response, and the value of teamwork. Because of this, most boarding school campuses have outstanding sports facilities. All have several hectares of playing fields, tennis courts, and many will have running tracks. There will be newer buildings that house artificial ice rinks, squash and indoor tennis courts, wrestling rooms, basketball courts and often a full-sized swimming pool.
Some schools have a strong tradition based on religion.
Many were started so that students could learn and live in an intellectual setting based on a particular religious philosophy. Some of these schools will require participation in religious services and classes in the curriculum. Be sure to ask each school about the role that religion, or a religious philosophy, may play in the life and learning at that school. Most schools, however, welcome children from all religious backgrounds and respect their differing philosophies.