BOARDING

GRAHAMSTOWN

Grahamstown is internationally acknowledged as an education centre of note which provides children with a safe and stimulating environment in which to develop. This historic town is home to Rhodes University and a diversity of schools that make up a large percentage of the population. Many functions and events such as the National Arts, Science and Business Festivals are focused on learning and the process of education.

Grahamstown has much to offer beyond the school campus. Settlers Dam which is situated on the outskirts of Grahamstown, within a Nature Reserve, is used by the school for sailing. The country environment enables the school to embrace sports like rock climbing, sailing and a host of outdoor activities.

The coast, which is approximately half an hour away, offers many opportunities for children. Beach excursions are made possible by the close proximity of the sea.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BOARDING AT KINGSWOOD COLLEGE?

• Each Senior House is a unit of approximately 50 pupils managed by an experienced Houseperson. Junior School Houses are somewhat different with a small staff-to-pupil ration. A strong sense of community and House spirit assists in the building of close friendships. Each Houseperson is assisted by a House Matron, Student Tutors and pupil leaders. Modern Boarding Houses, while offering a sense of community living, do provide the necessary privacy and personal space for each pupil.

• Boarding Houses are located on a secure, enclosed Campus.

• Each House is equipped with a games room, satellite TV and kitchenette.

• Close proximity of the Houses allows for easy social interaction.

• College rules as well as the inherent philosophy of the school prohibits any form of initiation or bullying.

• Boarding is on a termly basis thus ensuring that pupils are fully occupied seven days a week. Homework is supervised and completed during prep time in the Houses. Social interaction in the form of formal and informal dances, House braais and Inter-House competitions allows for normal adolescent development. Pupils are permitted to visit town on a Wednesday afternoon and a Saturday morning if they do not have sporting commitments.

HOME FROM HOME

Kingswood College has long been committed to the belief that a boarding education is of special value. In personal terms, boarding is a challenge and an opportunity. Children are required both to stand on their own feet and to get along with others; in other words, independence as well as interdependence are entrenched by the boarding school experience.

The House structure, in which boys and girls are accommodated separately but meet for meals, for social and shared activities and for work, allows the development of natural, happy relationships while providing privacy The House becomes a second home, where the children are able to spend leisure time, watch TV and do their prep; it becomes a familiar base from which pupils can  explore with confidence the larger world of School.

The House unit serves other purposes: Kingswood pupils represent varied backgrounds and have different talents, views and abilities. Friendships and shared activities bridge these differences and each pupil learns to appreciate and respect the views and talents of others. 

SERVICES OFFERED

PHYSICAL NEEDS

TRAVEL

Many of the pupils at Kingswood College come from neighbouring countries and cities some distance from Grahamstown. A travel officer is employed full-time by the school and is responsible for all the students' travel requirements. Children who travel by air or bus are met at their various destination points and transported to and from the school whenever necessary.

CATERING

Meals are prepared and served under the personal supervision of a catering firm, well-known and well-qualified in the field of nutrition. Although meals are on a self-service basis, senior pupils and teachers are on duty to ensure that table manners are observed. In addition to the standard meals, Halaal, white meat and vegetarian meals are offered.

MEDICAL FACILITIES

The Sanatorium is staffed by a resident nursing sister and a part-time sister. Both are fully qualified and have extensive experience thus ensuring that pupils receive the best possible medical attention in a caring environment. The school doctor visits the Sanatorium every morning and is on call day and night.