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We have a maximum of 20 boarders and therefore have a wonderful healthy staff to pupil ratio; we have six resident staff, as well as two non-resident Matrons and two highly loveable dogs. We offer kindness, structure and help to all of our boarders and allow them to be individuals.
St Michael’s is a safe and fun, home from home experience
You can also book occasional nights, or a Friday/Saturday package, subject to availability. All of our boarding houses are homely and welcoming for all students.
Boarding for three, four or five nights a week can significantly reduce school commute times and gives you the option to have your child home at weekends when you have free time together.
This is a traditional boarding experience for seven days a week during term time. Our Houses are full at the weekends, with students enjoying a social life rich in after-school clubs, sports, fun-packed trips at weekends and activities tailored to their age group. Boarders can enjoy after-school clubs, social activities and weekend trips, and make use of our leisure centre and pool, or take advantage of support and advice from tutors and Houseparents during homework time.
One to two nights a week, which can help with busy evenings or as your logistics require. This option is particularly helpful for students who have early morning clubs, training or fixtures and can stay at school the night beforehand.
This option is used more by day families who require the occasional weekend of childcare support for work commitments or weekends away or for students who may just want to enjoy the experience of boarding with friends for a change of scene.
Set in the heart of the Junior School campus, St Michael’s is close to our sports fields, gardens and adventure play areas. It has a tree house, games room, pool table and table football, so there is something to suit every child’s interests.
At the weekend there are trips and activities to keep your child busy and happy; from walks to town on Saturday’s to spend pocket money, to days out to Rutland Water Aqua Park and Leicester Space Centre to name a few things.
Staff and other students, both older and younger, give each other help, support and encouragement without prompting. After school, boarders also receive increased academic support from teachers during homework sessions.
