Glenalmond College Scotland Independent co-educational boarding school Understanding and Support

Understanding and Support

Each of the seven Boarding Houses at Glenalmond is, in essence, an extended home ...
... where the pupils sleep, socialise, work and relax in the company of other young people. The Houses are home to the Housestaff, too, and it is they who are at the heart of the care that Glenalmond gives. We take great pride in the time that is devoted to that care, and in the trust and respect that characterise the relationship between the boys and girls and those responsible for them.

Life in the Houses is based upon support. Living together in this way develops not only camaraderie and deep friendship, but also tolerance and understanding. Older pupils are encouraged to take an interest and concern in the welfare of the younger members and to set an example. Day pupils are integrated into each of the Houses and, although they go home in the evening, they are involved in every other aspect of House life.

Beyond the House, help and guidance comes in many different ways. Sometimes the casual chat at the end of a lesson, on the games field or at lunch can be as much as is needed: a suggestion, a word of praise. Some may prefer to speak to the Chaplain or a member of the ‘Guidance Team’. Sometimes, older pupils will be the first person that a pupil goes to with a worry, and we spend time training senior pupils at College and House level for this. We like to think that there is always someone there, ready to listen.


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