Beyond the Classroom: Activities and Facilities at English Boarding Schools
Your primary aim in travelling to the UK may be to sharpen your English skills or to obtain your much-desired GCSEs or A-Levels, but you will probably find plenty to keep you entertained while you are at an independent boarding school. Some of the best ways to make the most out of your education beyond the confines of the classroom include:
Sport: Sport is usually given great importance at good boarding schools. In addition to boosting your fitness levels at physical education classes, you will also have the chance to join a host of teams from a wide array of sports, which usually includes cricket, rugby, football, lacrosse, tennis and much more. If you are a sporty person by nature, make sure to select a school that can cater to your specific interests – some institutions have impressive facilities for sports, with tennis courts, heated pools and well tended football fields making play a pleasurable pursuit.
The Arts:: Most boarding schools invite students to tap into their creative side, offering them a chance to prove their acting chops onstage at a number of theatrical productions, learn to dance, and even perfect their musical skills. Impress your family and friends back home by playing them tunes on the saxophone, piano or violin. The arts have traditionally been valued highly in the English educational system, and that is great news for those who feel that education should always be approached from a multi-pronged perspective.
School Clubs: Meet like-minded individuals and learn how to function at your best in a team by joining some of the many clubs you will find at boarding school – centered around everything from book clubs to chess, yoga and cooking.
Supervised outing:s: Despite being at boarding school, you will definitely have the chance to get to know England and to attend a plethora of outstanding theatrical and musical performances, by signing up for one of many supervised outings. Nature tours are another favourite pastime for those who love to walk, hike or simply spend a day in the Great Outdoors. Some schools even organise adventure trips, encouraging you to feel the adrenalin rush while you white water raft, scuba dive or try your hand at canyoning! It doesn’t just have to be about leisurely pursuits, of course, those with a charitable spirit can work alongside their school to raise funds for worthwhile causes or volunteer their time for one of many charities.
