ACADEMIC SPORT MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS PASTORAL CARE / HOUSES CHAPLAINCY ACTIVITIES INFORMATION FOR PUPILS SIXTH FORM AND BEYOND KING'S IN THE COMMUNITY

Arion House Matrons Blackford House Lyon House New House Old House Priory House Wellesley House Mediators

PASTORAL CARE

A safe & caring community - a place to thrive

When pupils first arrive at King's, they are welcomed into a genuinely caring community, where individuals and individuality are valued. At the centre of this community are the boarding houses which are in the care of a Housemaster or Housemistress who has overall responsibility for each pupil and who is that pupil's first and last supporter throughout his or her time at King's. In addition, pupils have their own tutor, who will keep an eye on academic progress, ensure that any problems are resolved, and offer advice and friendship. Houseparents, matrons, tutors and senior pupils all work to ensure that each new pupil settles in quickly and successfully.

From the very beginning our pupils lead busy lives, full of work, activities and friends. The modest size of the School is a particular strength; in a community where everyone is known, unhappiness does not go unnoticed for long. 

We believe that close communication between school and parents is very important, and the Housemaster/Housemistress will be the first point of contact for parents, who are kept informed of progress through reports and also informal contacts.

Day pupils are fully integrated into the life of the boarding houses and it is often hard to dislodge them from King's.

They will frequently stay late into the evenings and come into school at weekends. For them, and for our many boarders, the friendships they build at King's become of great value to them, both while they are at school and after they have moved on.

The pastoral work across the school is supported by the Chaplain who works closely with Housemasters and Housemistresses.  This relationship becomes vitally important in the inevitable times of special need that many pupils will face during their school years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

    - Arion House
    - Matrons
    - Blackford House
    - Lyon House
    - New House
    - Old House
    - Priory House
    - Wellesley House
    - Mediators