Boarding Case Studies

Sophie

Current Year 6

Started at KC in Year 5

Favourite subjects:

Drama, English and P.E.

Tell us about Kent College:

Kent College is a lovely welcoming school and I like all the teachers and pupils.

Tell us about boarding:

I like all the staff and the activities held at the weekend. I also like the food. At the weekend my favourite activities are going to Chessington and Thorpe Park Theme Parks, Ice Skating, Shopping, Bowling, Chocolate making and Benchball.

Achievments:

My achievements are becoming House Captain of Saxons, getting into the swimming team, getting badges for trampolining, going on a very high roller coaster because Miss Powley encouraged me and going for a Drama Scholarship.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Rachael

Current Year 7

Started at KC in Year 7.

Favourite subjects:

Maths, English, PE, Textiles and Food Technology

Tell us about Kent College:

I like the small classes at Kent College and the friendly teachers and nice friends I have made.

Tell us about boarding:

Boarding is amazing, being with friends all the time and the breakfast is delicious. We are like family to each other.

My Favourite weekend activities are Skaking, Thorpe Park Theme Park, Cinema, Temper Temper Chocolate Making, Rock Climbing and Shopping.

Achievment:

My biggest achievement is being in the netball team.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Frances

Current Year 9

Started at KC in Autumn Term 2012

Favourit Subjects:

Art, P.E. Science, Geography

Activities:

I love visits to amusement parks and baking, but I love the boarders pantomine which is exhilarating. I really love that we get to go outside so much for activities such as swimming, bench ball etc.

Achievements:

At my last school I was an average school girl getting regular grades, but now I'm alsmost always the top of the class. I feel much more confident being in an all girls school. I've also learn't to be much more independent.

Tell us about boarding:

The weekend activities are awesome and you have fun mixing with different year groups.

Tell us about Kent College:

KC is a warm friendly environment, as a boarder you can get homesick, but we always have friends to comfort you (and they have nice bread!).

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Linda

Current Year 13

Started at KC in Autumn Term 2009

Currently studying Psychology, Biology and Geography

Favourite bit about boarding:

All the people that board are like a big family, and they double up to be your closest friends too. There are lots of activities within boarding, making the family even closer.