An update from boarding

An update from the Sibford boarding community

It has been a busy fortnight in the world of boarding – with lots going on in house whilst we cosy in against the start of the cold weather and the national restrictions! Fielding House hosted a fabulous evening for bonfire night, with fire, sparklers, s’mores and hot chocolate heating up the cold, bright night. The students had a great time and we could almost read a few of the attempts to write in the air with the sparklers…

We have also had a couple of big birthdays in Margaret Fell, with both Amy and Echo recently turning eighteen. Lots of food, cake and laughter accompanied their big days and everyone was happy to be able to celebrate this together. Film nights have become a staple of the dark winter months and whether the films are funny, heartwarming or action-packed, they always seem to be a good excuse to eat ice cream and popcorn, washed down with a milkshake! It is a lovely opportunity for everyone to come together and share their tastes and we have watched films in a number of different languages.

It has also been a busy time of year for our older students, who have been applying for university or preparing for their mock exams. It has been great to see the supportive atmosphere within the houses and how everybody looks out for each other – and the common room is often a hive of activity. 

We are looking forward to a festive final couple of weeks in the house!