SCHOOL LIFE Boarding Welcome to boarding at Abingdon. We offer weekly and full boarding from the Third Year at age 13. We hope that the following information about the boarding community gives you a good insight into all that goes on here. The boarders enjoy an active and stimulating life in a caring and supportive environment. Boarders play an important part in their house and across the community and yet, above all, they are valued as individuals. Every boy’s talents, skills and character are nurtured and appreciated. In a typical year boarders benefit from an enhanced activities programme, however during the Covid-19 pandemic our first priority is the safety of boys and staff and the activities that take place adhere to the relevant safety guidance. We are a very vibrant boarding community. If you are interested in joining the boarders, you can find out more about us by watching the video below and please contact us if you would like further information. We look forward to meeting you – you will be very welcome! Matthew Kendry, Head of Boarding Video Player 00:00 00:00 Boarding Houses Abingdon has both day houses and three boarding houses with dayboys as an integral part of them. Boys join at 13 and remain attached to the house, throughout their time at the School. The boarding houses comprise a housemaster and his family, an assistant housemaster, who is usually resident, a matron and a team of tutors. All boarding tutors live close by and get to know the boys socially through evening and weekend duties. Boys are members of a tutor group, overseen by one of the tutors attached to the house. These tutors are the first point of contact for parents, although, of course, the housemasters are available too. Life in House Enhanced Opportunities Pastoral Care Enrichment Programme Boarding Taster For further information or to arrange a visit please contact the Director of Admissions. VIEW OUR ONLINE BOARDING PROSPECTUS DOWNLOAD BOARDING PROSPECTUS PDF Parents’ Guide to Boarding The Guide to Boarding is designed to inform you of the principles and policies by which we run the Boarding Houses: VIEW THE PARENTS’ GUIDE TO BOARDING DOWNLOAD THE PARENTS’ GUIDE TO BOARDING PDF View the boarding handbook BOARDERS’ HANDBOOK “Boarders leave the school very well prepared for the next stage of their lives, with strong moral values, excellent inter-personal skills and the ambition to contribute positively to society.” ISI INSPECTION BSA Covid-Safe charter School Life School Life Introduction Covid-19 Information Pastoral Care Boarding Boarding Activities Taster Day Houses Lower School Middle School Sixth Form The School Day Bus Service Pupil Laptops Uniform Catering Parents’ Associations @ABINGDON_HEAD RT @GR_CommunityDpt: A fantastic opportunity that we will be offering to secondary school pupils across Abingdon area! 🏉👊 RT @ab_wellbeing: We are so proud of our U6 students from @SHSKSchool and @abingdonschool for delivering a joint assembly on recognising an… 1 2 3 BOARDING ● 23 NOV 2021 Stonehenge trip A culture of consideration and kindness Our focus is on wellbeing We have students from 25 countries around the world Where Next? Get in touch Abingdon School Park Road Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 1DE +44 (0)1235 521563 Abingdon School: A company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales Company No. 3625063. Registered Office: Abingdon School, Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE Registered Charity No. 1071298. Quick Links Parent Portal Vacancies and Employment Prospectus Fees and Insurance Visit Abingdon and online booking Pastoral Care Boarding Introduction to Admissions Policies and Statements Aims and Ethos Events and Online Booking © ABINGDON SCHOOL 2021 ● DATA PROTECTION ● COOKIES ● WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WEB DESIGN BY TWK