Boarding Blog

Friday 8 December 2023 BB W/E 8th December It has been a huge week in the boarding house with assembly’s finished, Gap Surprise and Christmas carols. Monday night had games in the Sanderson followed by movies back in the boarding houses. On Tuesday night we had athletics at Tweedbank for some with others crafting in the art room. The girls had the first Christmas movie for the season that night. With the tree going up on Thursday. On Wednesday there was an intense game of spoons in the Sanderson along with ping pong and more time in the art room. Thursday night had more indoor activities and tree decorating in the girls house with lots of eagerness for Gap surprise the following day. Friday night brought 42 boarders to Innoflate dressed in their most unimpressive clothing items. It was a blast for students and staff to be jumping around all night! The journey back was filled with smiles, laughter and thankyous after a great night of fun!

Friday 1 December 2023 BB W/E 1st December

Friday 24 November 2023 BB W/E 24th Nov Another chilly week down in the boarding houses. This week was filled with productive studying from all of the Senior Students as they prepared for a busy week of exams. On Tuesday, our boarding prefect, Mary Tweedie, was judged on her choice of music in which she did not disappoint. A new card game was introduced on Wednesday, Spoons, which brought out the most competitive side of everyone. The busy week was finally topped off with birthday celebrations for Georgina and Alex. All the boarders left on Friday excited for the Gap Surprise which was happening the following Friday.

Friday 17 November 2023 BB W/E 17th Nov It has been another busy and fun filled week in the boarding house. We have had strong sessions in prep as our middle schoolers had their exams this week and saw great revision from our senior school boarders. On Monday night the boarders played hide and go seek in the Sanderson followed by a few rather competitive card games in the girls house. In Tuesday there was more hide and seek along with the excitement of Mr Rooneys race car simulators. Wednesday night brought more exciting racing on the cars.Thursday night brought more competitive car races as each form had a go with the form 8 girls triumphantly beating the boys. There was also some delicious chocolate cake for snack as a cheeky celebration for Kiandra’s birthday on Friday. It has been a fun and busy week as usual and we look forward to next week

Friday 10 November 2023 BB W/E 8 Nov Another week passed in the boarding house and Monday brought many Kahoots and games in the PPG as the typical Scottish wet weather kept everyone inside. On Tuesday, wall ball, handball and touch was played on the courts despite the early, dark nights trying to stop that. On Wednesday, the boarders displayed their best golfing skills at Ashkirk driving range with some very impressive and some very debatable swings. The week was finally topped off with more outdoor activities.

Friday 3 November 2023 B/B 3rd Nov 23 It has been a fun and spooky week in the boarding houses.

Friday 27 October 2023 B/B WE 27th Oct All the boarders came back from their half term holiday excited and ready for all the activities in store for the second half of the term. Despite Winter being in full force with dark and cold nights, Alex introduced a new game for the tennis courts to decrease the choice of handball as a boarding activity. Wall Ball then became quite popular for the short first week back.

Friday 13 October 2023 BB W/E 13th Oct It has been a busy and exciting week in the boarding houses as our final week leading up to half term.

Friday 6 October 2023 BB W/E 6th October 23 The boarders engaged in various activities such as ping pong, art, and watching films in the classroom.

Sunday 1 October 2023 B/B WE 29th Sept It’s been a busy week in the boarding houses with lots of indoor and outdoor activities. Monday night involved an exciting and fun game of handball on the courts, with Tuesday night bringing more handball, athletics club and birthday celebrations for Ella in the girls house. Wednesday evening involved delicious nachos for tea and loads of activities in the Sanderson including Just dance, crafting in the art room, a movie of Moana and a giant ping pong tournament! Thursday night saw handball and rugby tennis on the front pitch along with part

Monday 25 September 2023 B/B WE/22/09 The boarding week began with a visit to the park for the new Form 3 boys that wanted to board for the first time. A wet Tuesday brought upon more of the much loved handball on the tennis courts in which was continued through Wednesday night as well. A kicking competition was taken on by Alex, Mr Rooney, Antony and Jamie in which Mr Rooney showed no remorse kicking it from the half way first try. Finally the week, was finished off with another big game of touch rugby on the front pitch.

Thursday 14 September 2023 BBlog W/E 15th Sept The boarders have all had a busy and fun week 3!

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Friday 30 June 2023 W/E 30th June Despite the busy last full week of school for the pupils, as it was filled with excursions and camps, the boarding nights was fairly quiet. On Monday, we had no boys boarding; however, the girls spent the night at the park. Tuesday night brought along a movie night in the girls house and Wedneday the boarders made an obstacle course with equipment from the sports shed, followed by ice creams. On Thursday, all the boys went to the park and played a version of tag but with a rugby ball, followed by a classic Australian version of backyard cricket and some more ice creams.

Friday 23 June 2023 W/E June 23rd The boarders were welcomed back after a refreshing mid term break.

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Friday 19 May 2023 Week Ending 19th May The boarders were welcomed back on Tuesday night with games of capture the flag on the front pitch. Wednesday night brought more fun with capture the flag, tennis, running in the sunshine and chilling on the front pitch in beanbags. Thursday brought fun games of PIG with everyone getting involved and tennis on the courts. It was a great week back after the long weekend with lots of laughter and fun.

Friday 12 May 2023 W/E 12th May 23 The week began with a buzzing atmosphere because of the Friday Night Boarding the week before. That Friday consisted of bubble football, where many boarders underestimated the power of others and resulted in being sent soaring, and a BBQ ran by Mr Inwood and Ms Burn.The Monday consisted of the usual outdoor games and Kiandra introduced the boarders to an Australian game called 'PIG' on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the boarding staff were surprised with a dinner at Monte Casino and the night off while Mr and Mrs Harvey, Mia Harvey and Mr P, looked after the boarders.

Wednesday 10 May 2023 A Friday night boarding Once a term, boarders are offered a Friday night boarding.

Thursday 4 May 2023 W/E 5th May it will be heaps of fun with great stories and memories to be made.

Friday 28 April 2023 W/E 28th April The week began with some cricket in the nets and some games and music. Discussion of what to do with the long nights then brought about a large game of capture the flag on the freshly mowed lawns where some thoughtful tactics were displayed. The stress of Wednesday night was especially heightened in the boys boarding house for Mr Rooney as they watched the Arsenal versus Manchester City football match. The boarding week then finished with some more tennis and cricket.

Sunday 23 April 2023 Week Ending 21st April 2023 The boarders were welcomed back to the Summer term with big smiles and sunshine. Tuesday night was spent running outside playing handball and soaking up the long night. On Wednesday the boarders adventured to the Eildons and hiked up the left summit. It was a beautiful afternoon with awesome views from the top and great conversations, ice lollies and chocolate for the journey. Thursday night involved cricket club, tennis lessons and playing outside. It was a busy but enjoyable week made better with the return of all the boarders. We look forward to all the fun activities coming up this term.

Friday 17 March 2023 W/E 17th March It has been lovely to return to school for such a busy and fun week!

Saturday 11 March 2023 Boarders enjoy a James Bond Themed Friday Night Boarding Friday 10th March 2023

Friday 10 March 2023 W/E 10th March This week the boarding house was filled with laughter and fun once again. On Monday night the boarders enjoyed handball on the tennis courts followed by a movie in the girls house. Tuesday night was spent having fresh air outside once more and making memories. Wednesday night had a mix of activities with boarders running around outside, watching movies and a big game of hide and seek inside (with some people never being found)! Thursday morning brought French toast, bacon and maple syrup for breakfast - much to everyone’s delight. With the evening having a giant game of football on the front oval with an intense game of dodge ball in the PPG. It has been a great week with lots of fun and we look forward to our Friday night boarding with even more activities and games and even some dressing up!

Tuesday 7 March 2023 W/E Friday 3rd March The week began with a quiet Monday filled with ping pong and arts and craft. On Tuesday the boarders' continued love for football and handball on the tennis courts was heightened as the nights gradually got lighter. On Wednesday, the boarders played a very intense game of hide 'n' seek where some very clever hiding skills were displayed. The boarding week then came to end with a football game where all forms got involved on Thursday night.

Saturday 25 February 2023 24 -2 - Week 6 On Monday the Boarders were welcomed back after midterm break. We spent the evening in the Art room crafting and playing Ping Pong.