According to Nick Morrison in The Telegraph, support for boarding schools has stabilised at arounf 68,000 pupils; and the nulber is now on the increase. Part of this, Morrison claims, is due to an improvement in extra-cirricular activities on offer, and also because busy parents find boarding can be a better solution than having children … Continue reading Support for boarding schools has stabilised
Parents’ views about boarding
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/goodlife/11540091/Could-boarding-school-be-the-best-thing-for-your-child.html The Telegraph has the above article on changing attitudes to boarding.
Double-glazing for the ‘chilly dorms’ of Chavagnes
The boarding school renowned for its back-to-basics approach, Chavagnes International College, was featured on Vatican Radio a few years ago; the journalist then drew attention to its 'chilly dorms' ... But now students at Chavagnes will be able to look forward to a cosy winter; double-glazing and extra insulation is being installed in dormitories over … Continue reading Double-glazing for the ‘chilly dorms’ of Chavagnes
Problems with co-education, and schools on a learning curve …
As this Daily Telegraph Journalist shows, the learning curve of schools that have turned 'co-ed' (taking boys and girls) has been a steep one: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationopinion/10576886/A-school-trip-that-went-a-little-too-far.html The article alludes to the sad outcome of a too close relationship between boys and girls at school, which is the mistreatment of girls by boys 'just looking to have … Continue reading Problems with co-education, and schools on a learning curve …
Catholic boarding schools 