Flexibility and Weekends
Exeat arrangements are very flexible and both local and overseas boarders can, with the usual permissions, take advantage of a Friday or Saturday departure or, indeed, remain to enjoy the vibrant weekend programme.
Saturdays are our big sports fixture days but all pupils beneath Sixth Form must gain activity credits for regular commitment to extra-curricular activities.
These are on offer at lunchtimes, after school and at weekends. Junior boarders must opt for a Saturday activity. Excursions are organised regularly on Sundays. The termly calendar and the activities and practices broadsheet is evidence of a colourful and varied programme.
The Boarding Routine
Weekday:
7.30 - 8.15 am: Breakfast
8.25 am: Registration
8.30 am - 4.00 pm: The School Day
4.00 - 6.00 pm: Activities/Free Time
6.00 pm: Supper
7.00 pm: Prep
9.00 pm: House Activity
From 10.00 pm: Bedtime
Saturday:
8.30 - 9.00 am: Breakfast
9.30 am - 12.30 pm: Activities/Sport
12.30 pm: Lunch
Afternoon: Sports programme continues
Evening: In-House or boarding arrangements
Sunday:
Flexible "wake-up"
11.00 am: Brunch then Coach or minibus excursion
Evening: Exeat return
Community and Care
Cranbrook boarders are an integral part of the town community. The boarding houses are a minute's walk from the middle of town so boarders enjoy the advantages of rural town life with all the convenience and friendship it offers.
Overseas boarders particularly enjoy the occasional weekend with a local family, so easy and strong are the links with the day pupils and the community.
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