Week­ends

Some boarders will go home for the week­end but there is plenty to do for those who stay.

Week­ends can be as busy or as relaxed as students choose. There is time for prep to be completed as well as time to take part in activ­it­ies or to go out of school. We expect students to manage their time and to keep up to date with their work but they do not have to get up for break­fast and they can make their own later in the morn­ing.  We encour­age them to use their time effect­ively and to make the most of the oppor­tun­it­ies in school and locally. Students can go into Cambridge by bus or train, and can arrange to go into London with parental permis­sion.  Sixth Formers are also encour­aged to take advant­age of the extens­ive week­end activ­ity programme which includes trips to the cinema, ice skat­ing, bowl­ing, shop­ping and to the theatre locally and in London.  Many students choose to use the sports hall which is avail­able for them during the weekend.

Even­ing Meeting

As a Quaker school even­ing meet­ing is an import­ant part of the Board­ing community. This takes place, on some Sunday even­ings at 7.30 p.m. A certain amount of each meet­ing is spent in silent worship/contemplation. The rest of the meet­ing is given over to visit­ing speak­ers, music, slides etc.

On two occa­sions per term all boarders attend Even­ing Meet­ing at the Friends’ Meet­ing House in Saffron Walden where they a short Meet­ing for Worship and are invited to stay for a light supper.