培宝监护罗婷女中学生聚会
培宝监护罗婷女中学生聚会
培宝监护的区域经理 Sarah Garnett 和 Elaine Allen 最近为布莱顿的罗婷女中（Roedean School）组织了一场聚会。这是培宝监护在该校举办的首次活动，活动内容包括热巧克力、布朗尼蛋糕和游戏之夜，地点设在 Keswick 的宿舍楼内
当 Sarah 和 Elaine 抵达罗婷女中时，正值美丽的日落时分，晚霞映照下的景色令人陶醉，许多女孩纷纷拍下这一美丽瞬间。
聚会一开始，女孩们便轻松地开始交谈，看到来自不同年级和宿舍的女孩们如此自信地融洽相处，令人倍感温馨。舍监们也表示，通常不同年级和宿舍的学生很少有机会交流，这样的活动为女孩们提供了结识新朋友的绝佳机会。
女孩们热情洋溢地参与了热巧克力的制作，互相为朋友调制饮品。她们喜欢在饮品中加入鲜奶油和各种配料，而布朗尼蛋糕则是大家最爱的美味！
女孩们热情洋溢地参与了热巧克力的制作，互相为朋友调制饮品。她们喜欢在饮品中加入鲜奶油和各种配料，而布朗尼蛋糕则是大家最爱的美味！
接着，大家一起玩游戏，气氛轻松愉快。随着参与人数的增加，最初的羞涩感迅速消散，大家都积极投入，互相鼓励。在解决问题、提升灵活性和技巧的游戏中，欢声笑语不断，友谊也愈加深厚。
接着，大家一起玩游戏，气氛轻松愉快。随着参与人数的增加，最初的羞涩感迅速消散，大家都积极投入，互相鼓励。在解决问题、提升灵活性和技巧的游戏中，欢声笑语不断，友谊也愈加深厚。
这种轻松的氛围为女孩们创造了一个安全舒适的空间，让她们可以畅所欲言，分享自己的学期经历和感受。这也是一个享受乐趣、结识新朋友的绝佳机会。
这种轻松的氛围为女孩们创造了一个安全舒适的空间，让她们可以畅所欲言，分享自己的学期经历和感受。这也是一个享受乐趣、结识新朋友的绝佳机会。
这次聚会意义非凡，让Sarah和Elaine有了更好的机会去了解她们所照顾的女孩们，享受乐趣，并真正了解她们的情况。她们已经迫不及待地开始计划下一次的聚会了！
特别感谢Chelsie和Smith女士为我们提供的场地，也感谢所有Keswick宿舍的女孩们在最后的清理工作中所做的贡献。
这次聚会意义非凡，让Sarah和Elaine有了更好的机会去了解她们所照顾的女孩们，享受乐趣，并真正了解她们的情况。她们已经迫不及待地开始计划下一次的聚会了！
特别感谢Chelsie和Smith女士为我们提供的场地，也感谢所有Keswick宿舍的女孩们在最后的清理工作中所做的贡献。
如何助力您的孩子迈向成功：
如何助力您的孩子迈向成功：
与奥多中学就业咨询部负责人Emma Aubrey进行面谈交流。
作为奥多中学的就业咨询主管，Emma 致力于协助学生顺利完成大学申请流程。她不仅为学生提供合适课程和大学的选择建议，还会审核他们的个人陈述并进行面试模拟。她经历了各种情况，提供了丰富的建议！
我们最近对 Emma 进行了采访，询问她对那些希望进入英国顶尖大学的家庭有什么建议。
仅仅依靠考试成绩，还是其他更为抽象的因素会产生不同的影响呢？
热情 – 您的孩子需要对这门学科有真正的热爱。如果他们希望在牛津或剑桥学习物理，显然需要在GCSE和A-level考试中取得优异的成绩，但所有申请者都具备这些基本条件。真正对所学科目的热情，才是让他们脱颖而出的关键所在。
家长能够帮助他们解决这个问题吗？
家长对孩子梦想的支持始终是至关重要的。将孩子送到一所拥有热爱自己学科的教师和丰富课程选择的学校，不仅能极大地激励他们，还能对他们的成长产生积极影响。然而，我发现，如果孩子追求进入牛津或剑桥的愿望是出于他们自身的主动性，那么成功的可能性会更高。这种内在动力不能仅仅依赖于家长的期望。
然而，如果父母认为这样做对孩子是有益的呢？这是否还不够？
根据我的经验，这一切必须由学生自己主动去做。参加考试、撰写个人陈述和接受面试的都是学生自己完成的。虽然在学习 A-Level 和大学课程时，家长可以给予孩子鼓励，但如果孩子缺乏真正的动力，就很难投入学习，更不用说完成繁重的课程作业，或者在面试中充满热情地表达自己了。
仅仅依靠考试成绩，还是其他更为抽象的因素会产生不同的影响呢？
热情 – 您的孩子需要对这门学科有真正的热爱。如果他们希望在牛津或剑桥学习物理，显然需要在GCSE和A-level考试中取得优异的成绩，但所有申请者都具备这些基本条件。真正对所学科目的热情，才是让他们脱颖而出的关键所在。
家长能够帮助他们解决这个问题吗？
家长对孩子梦想的支持始终是至关重要的。将孩子送到一所拥有热爱自己学科的教师和丰富课程选择的学校，不仅能极大地激励他们，还能对他们的成长产生积极影响。然而，我发现，如果孩子追求进入牛津或剑桥的愿望是出于他们自身的主动性，那么成功的可能性会更高。这种内在动力不能仅仅依赖于家长的期望。
然而，如果父母认为这样做对孩子是有益的呢？这是否还不够？
根据我的经验，这一切必须由学生自己主动去做。参加考试、撰写个人陈述和接受面试的都是学生自己完成的。虽然在学习 A-Level 和大学课程时，家长可以给予孩子鼓励，但如果孩子缺乏真正的动力，就很难投入学习，更不用说完成繁重的课程作业，或者在面试中充满热情地表达自己了。
家长如何支持孩子实现梦想？
父母、监护人和寄宿家庭在支持孩子方面可以发挥多种作用。首先，从小培养孩子对阅读的热爱是非常重要的，书籍的种类并不重要，任何形式的阅读都有助于他们的成长。
此外，在家中或与寄宿家庭进行讨论，可以帮助孩子发展独立思考的能力，学会倾听和理解他人的观点。讨论的内容可以是他们感兴趣的话题，也可以是新闻和时事。
如果孩子对某个领域特别感兴趣，家长可以支持他们在校外进行探索，比如带他们参观相关的展览或剧院。如果孩子对语言有兴趣，甚至可以考虑带他们去其他国家体验文化。当孩子与寄宿家庭或监护人在一起时，可以请他们带孩子去当地的文化或知识景点。
对于某些大学专业，如医学、工程和法学，相关的工作经验会对申请有帮助，家长可以利用自己的社交网络寻找合适的机会。
家长如何支持孩子实现梦想？
父母、监护人和寄宿家庭在支持孩子方面可以发挥多种作用。首先，从小培养孩子对阅读的热爱是非常重要的，书籍的种类并不重要，任何形式的阅读都有助于他们的成长。
此外，在家中或与寄宿家庭进行讨论，可以帮助孩子发展独立思考的能力，学会倾听和理解他人的观点。讨论的内容可以是他们感兴趣的话题，也可以是新闻和时事。
如果孩子对某个领域特别感兴趣，家长可以支持他们在校外进行探索，比如带他们参观相关的展览或剧院。如果孩子对语言有兴趣，甚至可以考虑带他们去其他国家体验文化。当孩子与寄宿家庭或监护人在一起时，可以请他们带孩子去当地的文化或知识景点。
对于某些大学专业，如医学、工程和法学，相关的工作经验会对申请有帮助，家长可以利用自己的社交网络寻找合适的机会。
最后一个问题是：如何处理课外活动？学生是否应该放弃课外活动，专注于所选的大学课程？
牛津和剑桥的招生官主要关注申请者的学术能力和热情。然而，未来的雇主更倾向于那些全面发展的学生。
我始终建议学生继续参与课外活动，这不仅能丰富他们的简历，还能促进个人成长，提供休息和放松的机会。课外活动有助于培养学生的时间管理、自律和团队合作等技能，帮助他们成为成功的大学生（以及未来的职场人士）。此外，如果学生能够在繁忙的课外活动中保持优异的学业成绩，他们在牛津和剑桥大学的表现将更加出色。
某些课外活动对申请有直接的帮助，例如，参加辩论赛有助于申请法律专业，而与低年级学生合作则对申请医学专业大有裨益。
明智的选择将带来意想不到的收获！
寄宿家庭
寄宿家庭——一个安全舒适的居住环境
如果您的孩子在假期期间无法回家，培宝监护将为他们提供优质的寄宿家庭，这些家庭热情欢迎来自海外的学生。
我们深知，将孩子托付给寄宿家庭是一个重要的决定，因此我们会尽全力让您对寄宿家庭感到放心。
我们的区域经理会亲自为每位学生挑选合适的寄宿家庭，确保他们在兴趣和生活方式上有相似之处，这样您的孩子能够迅速感受到温暖和理解。许多学生常常选择再次回到同一个寄宿家庭。
所有寄宿家庭都经过严格筛选和审查，秉持与Pippa’s相同的价值观，致力于为孩子们提供一个安全、关爱和支持的环境。每个寄宿家庭都经过英国无犯罪证明（DBS）的背景检查，我们确保所有寄宿家庭遵循我们的安全政策，让您和您的孩子倍感安心。
他们的卧室是一个私密的空间。在与其他孩子一起住在宿舍的经历后，卧室的重要性愈发明显。在这里，他们可以放松身心，躺在床上听音乐，或与朋友和家人进行亲密的交流。
他们通常会有一张书桌，或者在家中找到一个安静的角落来学习。寄宿家庭为孩子们提供了一个良好的环境，使他们能够远离学校的喧嚣，在宁静的氛围中复习功课。
您的孩子在寄宿家庭生活时会有怎样的体验呢？
当您的孩子离开学校，前往寄宿家庭度过周末或假期时，这里就成了他们的第二个家。寄宿家庭通常会负责接送孩子，确保他们安全到达，并在家中得到妥善安顿和放松。
在寄宿家庭期间，您的孩子将拥有自己的卧室，除非他们选择与兄弟姐妹或其他同龄人共享房间。通常，他们会与寄宿家庭的其他成员共用一间浴室。孩子们的卧室通常明亮通风，配备了所需的各种设施，包括、床、床上用品、床头柜、窗帘以及衣柜或抽屉。
他们的卧室是一个私密的空间。在与其他孩子一起住在宿舍的经历后，卧室的重要性愈发明显。在这里，他们可以放松身心，躺在床上听音乐，或与朋友和家人进行亲密的交流。
他们通常会有一张书桌，或者在家中找到一个安静的角落来学习。寄宿家庭为孩子们提供了一个良好的环境，使他们能够远离学校的喧嚣，在宁静的氛围中复习功课。
共享家庭用餐时间在英国文化中占据着重要地位。孩子们通常会在厨房或餐厅的餐桌旁，与家人一起享用早餐、午餐和晚餐。在轻松愉快的氛围中，孩子们可以畅所欲言，分享故事，提出问题，同时也能与寄宿家庭的主人练习英语对话。
在英国，晚餐通常被称为“晚饭”，有时也被称为“晚茶点”，这是一种独特的传统。与其他国家相比，英国的晚餐时间通常较早，菜品也以丰盛的家常菜为主，比如烤肉、砂锅菜或牧羊人馅饼。寄宿家庭会欢迎您的孩子参与烹饪，并分享他们的家乡食谱。他们不仅乐于学习新菜肴的制作，还会珍惜与您的孩子共度的这段美好时光。
尊重家庭规则和保持礼貌也是您的孩子需要注意的事项。说“请”和“谢谢”，饭后主动收拾餐桌，这些看似简单的礼仪，青少年有时可能会忽视。此外，保持卧室和浴室的整洁，以及遵守就寝时间也是非常重要的。您的孩子可能会被要求提前上床睡觉，因为任何离开学校的时间都可能成为晚睡的借口，但他们需要尊重寄宿家庭的作息安排。如果您的孩子喜欢用手机观看电影，您可以与他们商量何时关灯。
共享家庭用餐时间在英国文化中占据着重要地位。孩子们通常会在厨房或餐厅的餐桌旁，与家人一起享用早餐、午餐和晚餐。在轻松愉快的氛围中，孩子们可以畅所欲言，分享故事，提出问题，同时也能与寄宿家庭的主人练习英语对话。
在英国，晚餐通常被称为“晚饭”，有时也被称为“晚茶点”，这是一种独特的传统。与其他国家相比，英国的晚餐时间通常较早，菜品也以丰盛的家常菜为主，比如烤肉、砂锅菜或牧羊人馅饼。寄宿家庭会欢迎您的孩子参与烹饪，并分享他们的家乡食谱。他们不仅乐于学习新菜肴的制作，还会珍惜与您的孩子共度的这段美好时光。
尊重家庭规则和保持礼貌也是您的孩子需要注意的事项。说“请”和“谢谢”，饭后主动收拾餐桌，这些看似简单的礼仪，青少年有时可能会忽视。此外，保持卧室和浴室的整洁，以及遵守就寝时间也是非常重要的。您的孩子可能会被要求提前上床睡觉，因为任何离开学校的时间都可能成为晚睡的借口，但他们需要尊重寄宿家庭的作息安排。如果您的孩子喜欢用手机观看电影，您可以与他们商量何时关灯。
在假期期间，寄宿家庭为您的孩子提供了一个放松或保持忙碌的绝佳机会，而不必担心作业。无论是独自在卧室里阅读，还是与家人一起玩游戏和聊天，他们都可以选择参与活动或享受独处的时光。
去剧院或电影院是寄宿家庭非常喜欢的活动，如果您的孩子有兴趣，他们会非常乐意带他们一起去。此外，许多孩子也喜欢去附近的城镇或城市购物，这为他们提供了探索和了解英国文化的机会。寄宿家庭中可能有热爱骑自行车的成员，他们会鼓励您的孩子加入，或者他们可能喜欢打网球，并邀请孩子们一起参与。如果寄宿家庭有宠物狗，您的孩子也可能会一起去遛狗！
在假期期间，寄宿家庭为您的孩子提供了一个放松或保持忙碌的绝佳机会，而不必担心作业。无论是独自在卧室里阅读，还是与家人一起玩游戏和聊天，他们都可以选择参与活动或享受独处的时光。
去剧院或电影院是寄宿家庭非常喜欢的活动，如果您的孩子有兴趣，他们会非常乐意带他们一起去。此外，许多孩子也喜欢去附近的城镇或城市购物，这为他们提供了探索和了解英国文化的机会。寄宿家庭中可能有热爱骑自行车的成员，他们会鼓励您的孩子加入，或者他们可能喜欢打网球，并邀请孩子们一起参与。如果寄宿家庭有宠物狗，您的孩子也可能会一起去遛狗！
寄宿家庭在关心和支持您的孩子方面扮演着重要角色。他们不仅为孩子提供一个温馨的居所，还给予父母般的引导、结构、娱乐和安全感。寄宿家庭确实是您孩子在英国的一个温暖的“家外之家”！
寄宿家庭在关心和支持您的孩子方面扮演着重要角色。他们不仅为孩子提供一个温馨的居所，还给予父母般的引导、结构、娱乐和安全感。寄宿家庭确实是您孩子在英国的一个温暖的“家外之家”！
British Boarding School Fair Japan 2024
In early November Pippa’s Guardians hosted our second ever British Boarding School Fair in Tokyo (https://bbsfjapan.com/). Ben Hughes had this to say, about what went on and how it went:
I am pleased to confirm it was a roaring success with 18 leading boarding schools in attendance and, more importantly, over 150 Japanese families seeking a UK boarding school education for their child(ren).
We delivered relevant and timely seminars and Japanese families had the opportunity to meet with UK boarding schools directly to discuss their child’s enrolment. Interest from Japan in our schools is extremely strong with record attendances and registrations for the fair itself. In fact, it was so busy there was a queue to enter the venue at 10am (we did a count down 3-2-1!) and families also queuing in front of each school waiting to speak to the Registrar or Headmaster. Those schools with two attendees could maximise their time more efficiently as they could speak to two families consecutively.
We have been really pleased to receive some wonderful testimonials from a number of the Registrars who attended, including:
Pippa’s have again organised the most brilliant boarding schools fair in Tokyo. From the guidance ahead of the event, the administration and care on the day itself, the attendance at the fair, to the support around the whole trip, the Pippa’s team were exceptional. Well done Ben, Yoriko and everyone at Pippa’s!
And
Pippa’s Guardians are a joy to work with and the BBSFJ 2024 was organised brilliantly. It helped us make contact with many Japanese families, all of whom are highly focused on an independent UK school education for their children. We look forward to returning to the fair again next year.
Also
A superbly organised event from start to finish with excellent pupils and parents. Pippa’s have a real grasp and understanding of the changing Japanese market and this fair is a fixed fixture in our admissions calendar.
Aside from the event itself we enjoyed a drinks party at a 5* hotel the night before the event, the most amazing Wagyu beef dinner after the fair and a cultural trip for those interested on the Sunday. From a personal perspective it was a pleasure to return to Japan, again with my family, to enjoy Japanese hospitality and to engage further in the Japanese market.
Due to demand we will be hosting a second event in March 2025 and then again in November 2025.
If I could take this opportunity to wholeheartedly thank the team involved with the fair including Tracy and Sarah here in the UK and the Japan dream team of Yoriko, Aya and Naoko based in Tokyo. What an incredible team to work with, thank you to you all.
Thank you also to the following schools for coming all the way to Japan with us:
Abingdon School
Blundell’s School
Brighton College
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham College Prep
Charterhouse School
Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Christ’s Hospital
Clifton College
Cottesmore School
Culford School
King’s School Canterbury
Malvern College
Millfield School
Millfield Prep
Rugby School
Sevenoaks Schol
Stowe School
Wellington School
If you are interested to hear more about how Pippa’s Guardians can help your school recruit students from Japan please do get in touch with Ben Hughes. Ben@pippasguardians.co.uk
Arigato, until next year!
Roedean School social
Roedean School social
Pippa’s Guardians’ Area Managers Sarah Garnett and Elaine Allen recently arranged a get together for Pippa’s Guardians’ students at Roedean School in Brighton. It was the first ever Pippa’s hot chocolate, brownies and games evening, all hosted at Keswick House.
It was a beautiful evening at Roedean as Sarah and Elaine arrived – they were treated to the most beautiful sunset, which many of the girls had photographed.
The evening started with lots of relaxed chatting with the girls as they arrived, and it was particularly lovely to see girls of different ages and houses mixing so confidently. The Houseparents commented that students of different ages and houses rarely mix, so it was really good for the girls to meet new friends.
It was a beautiful evening at Roedean as Sarah and Elaine arrived – they were treated to the most beautiful sunset, which many of the girls had photographed.
The evening started with lots of relaxed chatting with the girls as they arrived, and it was particularly lovely to see girls of different ages and houses mixing so confidently. The Houseparents commented that students of different ages and houses rarely mix, so it was really good for the girls to meet new friends.
The girls became involved in making and serving the hot chocolate – they loved adding the whipped cream and various toppings. Unsurprisingly, the brownies went down a treat too!
The girls became involved in making and serving the hot chocolate – they loved adding the whipped cream and various toppings. Unsurprisingly, the brownies went down a treat too!
Then there was lots of fun as everyone played games together. Any initial shyness soon disappeared as more and more of them had a go. They really enjoyed getting involved and cheering each other on. There was a lot of laughter and camaraderie – along with problem solving, flexibility and dexterity!
Then there was lots of fun as everyone played games together. Any initial shyness soon disappeared as more and more of them had a go. They really enjoyed getting involved and cheering each other on. There was a lot of laughter and camaraderie – along with problem solving, flexibility and dexterity!
This informal atmosphere created a safe and comfortable space for the girls to talk about their term and how they felt it was going. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to have fun and meet new friends too.
This informal atmosphere created a safe and comfortable space for the girls to talk about their term and how they felt it was going. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to have fun and meet new friends too.
It was a very collaborative evening – it gave Sarah and Elaine a wonderful chance to get to know the girls, have some fun and really find out how they are doing. The next evening is already being planned!
A big thank you have to go to Chelsie and Ms Smith for accommodating us – and a massive thank you to all the Keswick girls for helping to tidy up.
It was a very collaborative evening – it gave Sarah and Elaine a wonderful chance to get to know the girls, have some fun and really find out how they are doing. The next evening is already being planned!
A big thank you have to go to Chelsie and Ms Smith for accommodating us – and a massive thank you to all the Keswick girls for helping to tidy up.
Host family blog
What will it be like for your child when they stay with their host family?
If you need to use a host family for your child during the holidays – when they can’t travel home – Pippa’s has the most wonderful caring community of families who open their houses and hearts to overseas students.
We know it is a big decision to give your child to a host family and we take every care to ensure you will feel totally secure with any family we use to host your child.
Our Area Managers personally match the right host family for every student – making sure they have similar interests and lifestyles – and this means that for your child, they will feel instantly welcomed and understood. Many return to the same family every time they need that support.
Host families are carefully chosen and vetted to ensure they share and support Pippa’s aim of providing a safe, caring and supporting environment for children in their care. Every family is checked by The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and our guarantee that every family follows our Safeguarding policy ensures you and your children feel safe and secure.
So, what will it be like for your child when they stay with their host family?
A host family becomes your child’s family the minute they have left school for a weekend or holiday. They will often pick up your child from school ensuring they are taken safely back to the family home to settle in and start to relax.
Whilst staying with their host family, your child will have their own bedroom unless they have asked to share with a sibling or another student the same age and they usually share a bathroom. Their bedroom will be light and airy and have everything your child would need including a bed, bedding, a side table and sidelight and a wardrobe or drawers for their clothes.
Their bedroom is their own private space. After being in a dormitory with other children at school, their bedroom will be incredibly important. A space where they can relax, lie on their bed listening to music or chatting privately with friends or family.
They would be given a desk or there would be somewhere quiet in the house where they could sit and work if they needed to. Going to a host family gives children a great opportunity to revise in a quiet place away from the distractions of school!
So, what will it be like for your child when they stay with their host family?
A host family becomes your child’s family the minute they have left school for a weekend or holiday. They will often pick up your child from school ensuring they are taken safely back to the family home to settle in and start to relax.
Whilst staying with their host family, your child will have their own bedroom unless they have asked to share with a sibling or another student the same age and they usually share a bathroom. Their bedroom will be light and airy and have everything your child would need including a bed, bedding, a side table and sidelight and a wardrobe or drawers for their clothes.
Their bedroom is their own private space. After being in a dormitory with other children at school, their bedroom will be incredibly important. A space where they can relax, lie on their bed listening to music or chatting privately with friends or family.
They would be given a desk or there would be somewhere quiet in the house where they could sit and work if they needed to. Going to a host family gives children a great opportunity to revise in a quiet place away from the distractions of school!
Shared family mealtimes are a very important part of British culture. Your child will have breakfast, lunch and supper, along with snacks and drinks, with the family, usually around a dining table in the kitchen or dining room. This is a cherished time to connect, share stories, and ask questions in a relaxed, comfortable setting, while practicing conversational English with their hosts.
In the UK, dinnertime, often referred to as “supper” or sometimes “tea,” is a particularly special tradition. The evening meal is typically served early compared to other countries and often features hearty, home-cooked dishes like roast dinners, casseroles, or shepherd’s pie. Your host family would welcome your child helping with the cooking and sharing recipes from back home. They would not only enjoy learning how to cook new meals but also enjoy sharing such a special time with your child.
Respecting family rules and being polite will also be something your child will be expected to do. Saying please and thank you and offering to clear the table after a meal seem quite simple things to do but teenagers can forget! Keeping bedrooms and bathrooms tidy and respecting bedtimes is also appreciated. Your child might be asked to go to bed earlier than they would like to – any time away from school is an excuse for later nights – but they need to respect their host family’s routine. If your child likes watching films on their phone, it might be a case of negotiating when they can turn off their light.
Shared family mealtimes are a very important part of British culture. Your child will have breakfast, lunch and supper, along with snacks and drinks, with the family, usually around a dining table in the kitchen or dining room. This is a cherished time to connect, share stories, and ask questions in a relaxed, comfortable setting, while practicing conversational English with their hosts.
In the UK, dinnertime, often referred to as “supper” or sometimes “tea,” is a particularly special tradition. The evening meal is typically served early compared to other countries and often features hearty, home-cooked dishes like roast dinners, casseroles, or shepherd’s pie. Your host family would welcome your child helping with the cooking and sharing recipes from back home. They would not only enjoy learning how to cook new meals but also enjoy sharing such a special time with your child.
Respecting family rules and being polite will also be something your child will be expected to do. Saying please and thank you and offering to clear the table after a meal seem quite simple things to do but teenagers can forget! Keeping bedrooms and bathrooms tidy and respecting bedtimes is also appreciated. Your child might be asked to go to bed earlier than they would like to – any time away from school is an excuse for later nights – but they need to respect their host family’s routine. If your child likes watching films on their phone, it might be a case of negotiating when they can turn off their light.
When it comes to time away from homework, being welcomed into a host family gives your child the chance to enjoy everything they do to relax or keep busy. Whether that is being on their own in their bedroom relaxing with a book or playing games and chatting with members of the family, they’ll have the opportunity to join in or find time alone.
Trips to the theatre or cinema are popular with our families and they will be very happy to include your child if it’s something you as a family would like them to do. Visiting a nearby town or city to go shopping is also a trip most children enjoy, giving them opportunities to explore and learn about UK life. Your host family might be cyclists and encourage your child to join them, or they could love playing tennis and invite your child to play. If the family has a pet, your child might be going on long dog walks!
When it comes to time away from homework, being welcomed into a host family gives your child the chance to enjoy everything they do to relax or keep busy. Whether that is being on their own in their bedroom relaxing with a book or playing games and chatting with members of the family, they’ll have the opportunity to join in or find time alone.
Trips to the theatre or cinema are popular with our families and they will be very happy to include your child if it’s something you as a family would like them to do. Visiting a nearby town or city to go shopping is also a trip most children enjoy, giving them opportunities to explore and learn about UK life. Your host family might be cyclists and encourage your child to join them, or they could love playing tennis and invite your child to play. If the family has a pet, your child might be going on long dog walks!
Host families really play such an important role in caring and supporting your child. They not only offer their home to your child, but they also offer parental guidance and structure, entertainment and a feeling of security.
Host families really are a home away from home!
Host families really play such an important role in caring and supporting your child. They not only offer their home to your child, but they also offer parental guidance and structure, entertainment and a feeling of security.
Host families really are a home away from home!
How to help your child succeed
How to help your child succeed:
An interview with Emma Aubrey, Head of Careers, Oundle School
In her role as Head of Careers at Oundle School, Emma helps students as they go through the university application process, from advising them on the right course and university to reviewing their personal statements and doing practice interviews. She has seen it all and advised on it all!
We recently met up with Emma and asked her what advice she would give to families who are aiming for top UK universities.
In her role as Head of Careers at Oundle School, Emma helps students as they go through the university application process, from advising them on the right course and university to reviewing their personal statements and doing practice interviews. She has seen it all and advised on it all!
We recently met up with Emma and asked her what advice she would give to families who are aiming for top UK universities.
Is it just exam grades or will something less tangible make the difference?
Love. Your child needs to love the subject. If they want to study Physics at Oxford or Cambridge, they obviously need great exam grades at GCSE and A level, but all applicants will have those. What makes the difference is a genuine love of the subject.
Can a parent help them with this?
It is always very positive when parents are supportive of their child’s dreams. Sending them to a school that has teachers who love their subjects and super-curricular opportunities for pupils to engage with their subjects will be so inspiring for them and will help them enormously. However, I have found that an Oxbridge ambition has more chance of success if it is pupil-led. It can’t just be a parent’s aspiration.
But what if parents believe it is the right thing for their child. Isn’t this enough?
In my experience, it must be pupil-led. They are the one who is sitting exams, writing personal statements and being interviewed. Certainly, when it comes to A levels and university courses, parents can encourage their child but it’s very difficult for a child to work as hard as they need to and, crucially, to do the super-curricular work and speak at interview with enthusiasm if they don’t genuinely have the same drive.
Is it just exam grades or will something less tangible make the difference?
Love. Your child needs to love the subject. If they want to study Physics at Oxford or Cambridge, they obviously need great exam grades at GCSE and A level, but all applicants will have those. What makes the difference is a genuine love of the subject.
Can a parent help them with this?
It is always very positive when parents are supportive of their child’s dreams. Sending them to a school that has teachers who love their subjects and super-curricular opportunities for pupils to engage with their subjects will be so inspiring for them and will help them enormously. However, I have found that an Oxbridge ambition has more chance of success if it is pupil-led. It can’t just be a parent’s aspiration.
But what if parents believe it is the right thing for their child. Isn’t this enough?
In my experience, it must be pupil-led. They are the one who is sitting exams, writing personal statements and being interviewed. Certainly, when it comes to A levels and university courses, parents can encourage their child but it’s very difficult for a child to work as hard as they need to and, crucially, to do the super-curricular work and speak at interview with enthusiasm if they don’t genuinely have the same drive.
What can parents do to support their children to achieve their dreams?
Parents – and guardians and host families – can help children in many ways. Encouraging a love of reading from an early age is helpful. It doesn’t really matter what children are reading – all reading is good.
Discussion at home or with their host family is also helpful in developing a child’s ability to develop their ideas and to listen to, and engage with, the ideas of others. This can be discussion about topics they are interested in, or just news and current affairs.
If a child does have an area of interest, then support them in exploring it outside school by taking them to relevant exhibitions, theatres and even other countries if their academic interest is in languages. When they are with their host parents or guardians, ask them to take your child to local cultural or intellectual sites.
For certain university courses – Medicine, Engineering, Law – work experience will support an application, and parents can help by utilising their network to find relevant opportunities.
What can parents do to support their children to achieve their dreams?
Parents – and guardians and host families – can help children in many ways. Encouraging a love of reading from an early age is helpful. It doesn’t really matter what children are reading – all reading is good.
Discussion at home or with their host family is also helpful in developing a child’s ability to develop their ideas and to listen to, and engage with, the ideas of others. This can be discussion about topics they are interested in, or just news and current affairs.
If a child does have an area of interest, then support them in exploring it outside school by taking them to relevant exhibitions, theatres and even other countries if their academic interest is in languages. When they are with their host parents or guardians, ask them to take your child to local cultural or intellectual sites.
For certain university courses – Medicine, Engineering, Law – work experience will support an application, and parents can help by utilising their network to find relevant opportunities.
Final question – What about extra-curricular activities? Should students drop them and concentrate on their chosen university course subject?
Oxbridge admissions tutors are only interested in an applicant’s ability in, and enthusiasm for, their academic subject. However, future employers will value well-rounded students.
I would always recommend students continue extra-curricular interests for the benefit of their CV and also for the personal benefit, including time to switch off and relax. Extra-curricular activities will develop skills that can help a pupil become a successful undergraduate (and employee), such as time management, self-discipline and teamwork. Plus, if a pupil can maintain top grades alongside a busy extra-curricular schedule, they will be well placed to flourish at Oxbridge.
Some extra-curricular pursuits can be directly beneficial to an application, such as debating which supports an application for Law or working with younger pupils which would support an application for medicine.
Choose wisely and you could gain more than you think
适应新常态——如何顺利度过初期阶段
适应新常态——如何顺利度过初期阶段
当您的孩子走进学校宿舍的那一刻，他们便进入了一个充满关爱与支持的环境。教务团队、宿舍负责人和宿舍服务员随时准备解答孩子们的疑问，辅导员也会密切关注他们的学习进展。无论是焦虑、思乡，还是对教室位置的困惑，这些小问题都会迅速得到解决。在经历了最初几周的适应期后，生活将逐渐恢复平稳，形成一种新的常态。
但你呢？
在学校限制孩子与家庭联系的最初几周，您可能会感到一些挑战。您会担心孩子在离开家后，面对新环境和新朋友时的感受。尽管您明白这是为了孩子的未来——帮助他们适应学校生活——但这段时间对您和孩子来说都并不容易。 当您得知孩子即将进入他们所选择的学校时，曾经的自豪和兴奋可能会转变为不安。您该如何在如此遥远的地方，依然参与到孩子的新生活中呢？
真诚地对待孩子们
这样他们也会愿意向您敞开心扉。告诉他们您很想念他们，并且很高兴能收到他们的消息，但不要给他们施加任何压力。你可以每隔一天发一条简短的短信，分享一些他们曾经做过的有趣或令人兴奋的事情，这样的交流效果与每周发送一封冗长的电子邮件是一样的。
与孩子保持持续的沟通
在最初的几周里，时刻提醒自己和孩子新学校的种种优点。你们为什么选择这里？是什么让你们做出这个决定？在实际生活中效果如何？不断提问，保持积极乐观的态度！
请关注学校的各大社交媒体平台
宿舍负责人在 Facebook、Instagram 和 TikTok 上分享初期几周的重要活动方面非常熟练。看到您的孩子与朋友们在校园中快乐玩耍，确实能减轻您可能感到的焦虑。
随时保持电话畅通
随时保持电话畅通，及时查看短信并迅速回复——即使身在异国他乡，只要孩子需要联系您，您也能立即作出回应。
分享家人的最新动态
建立一个家庭短信群，与兄弟姐妹保持联系。即使知道孩子们可能无法立即回复，您也可以随时发送消息，等他们有空时看到，一定会感到温暖和惊喜。
与孩子进行一对
的视频或语音通话。这种方式能够让他们更自由地表达自己的想法，同时也有助于增强你们之间的亲密关系和联系。
在日历上标记下次与孩子见面的日期。
提前预订回家的机票和假期，并与孩子们分享这些计划，让他们对与你们的重聚充满期待。
寻找与您有相似经历的家长，分享您的感受
他们可能也经历过类似的事情！学校将提供您孩子年级所有家长的名单，并创建一个由该年级的一位妈妈管理的信息群聊。请向其他有共同背景的家长了解更多信息——例如来自同一国家或同一寄宿家庭——并开始互动交流。
尽量不要过于关注孩子每天的日常活动。没有消息就是好消息！
Navigating the new normal – how to manage those early days
Navigating the new normal – how to manage those early days
From the minute your child goes into their Boarding House for the first time, they are instantly part of a caring, supportive community. The Pastoral Team, House parents and Matrons will be on hand for any concerns or questions and Tutors will be keeping an early eye on academic performance. Any niggles of anxiety, feeling homesick or not knowing where a classroom is, is quickly taken care of – after the flurry of the first few weeks, life calms down and a new normal is revealed.
But what about you?
Those first few weeks when schools limit contact with home can be very hard. You are wanting to know how your child is feeling about being away from home and living in a new environment with new people. You know it is for the best – this break gives your child time to settle into school life – but it isn’t easy for either of you.
The pride and excitement you felt when you knew your child was going to their chosen school has probably changed to a feeling of trepidation. How can you still be part of your child’s new life so far away?
Be open and honest
If you are, it will allow them to be honest with you. Tell them you are missing them and how much you love hearing from them. But don’t put any pressure on them. A text every other day giving a quick update about something fun or exciting they’ve done can be as good as a lengthy email once a week.
Keep asking questions
In those first few weeks, remind yourself and your child of all the benefits of the new school – why did you both choose it? What made the difference? How is it working in real life? Keep asking questions and keep being positive!
Join all school Social Media
Houseparents are very experienced in sharing key activities in the first few weeks on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Seeing your child laughing with friends playing in the school gardens can really help settle any anxiety you might be feeling.
Always be on hand
…for those calls or texts and reply straightaway – you might be in a separate country, but you can be there instantly if your child needs to talk to you.
Share family updates
Create a family Whatsapp group with siblings and put in news even when you know your child can’t respond instantly – it will be a lovely surprise when they can.
Have a 1:1 Whatsapp chat with your child
It will allow them to talk more openly about things and allow you both to feel closer and more connected.
Have dates in the diary
Have dates in the diary of when you’ll be together. Book flights back home and holidays and share them with your child so they can look forward to you all being together again.
Find parents in the same situation
Find parents in the same situation and share how you are feeling – they are probably feeling the same! The school will have a list of all parents in your child’s year and there will be a group Whatsapp chat run by a mum in your child’s year. Ask for details of any other parents that you have common ground with – same home country or same boarding house – and start a conversation.
Try not to over think what your child is doing every day. No news is good news!
2024 年 5 月期中假期营
亲爱的家长们
我们非常高兴地欢迎同学们再次来到拉尔比公学参加又一个激动人心的培宝期中假期营活动。同学们在周五陆陆续续地抵达营地，看到这么多熟悉的面孔和一些新面孔真是太好了。
我和培宝团队为您准备了一个精彩的假期营计划，其中充满了吸引人的活动、学习机会和有趣的体验。我们致力于确保您的孩子度过一段难忘而充实的假期营时光。
我们将通过社交媒体平台、朋友圈更新所有假期营的最新消息，用图片和视频为您提供营地的实况。敬请关注培宝假期营的所有最新信息。
祝好
Louise Hughes
营地总监
第一天
抵达后，同学们先到自己的宿舍歇歇脚，然后花些时间整理行李、放松身心，并探索他们未来10天的家。校园里热闹非凡，新老友谊开始茁壮成长。
下午6点，大家聚集在一起享用丰盛的晚餐，随后由假期总监Louise 为大家介绍营地的情况。大家借此机会熟悉了营地的工作人员，并了解了我们即将开展的令人兴奋的活动。
第二天
假期营的第一天，我们特意安排得很轻松，没有强制性的活动或学习课程。同学们可以选择如何打发时间，是在寝室学习、放松，还是在公共休息室社交。这段自由的时间让每个人都能舒舒服服地安顿下来，并与同学们打成一片。
午餐后，同学们可以选择游览校园并步行到拉格比镇中心。这次游览为同学们提供了一个很好的机会，让他们可以看到更多学校和当地的风土人情。同学们喜欢购物、去当地的咖啡馆，并与夏令营的朋友们共度美好时光。
晚餐后，我们举办了模拟鸡尾酒制作大师班。同学们组成小组，按照老师展示的食谱和技巧，重新制作美味的水果饮料。是一次有趣的互动课程，充满了创意和欢笑，大家都乐于品尝自己调制的水果饮料。
第三天
一些学生选择在学校的室内游泳池畅游，而另一些学生则利用这段时间学习或仅仅享受一些安静的时光。看到大家都能根据自己的喜好参加不同的活动，我们感到非常高兴。
午餐后，同学们有多种活动可供选择。他们可以继续学习，也可以参加体育活动，如投球、羽毛球或躲避球。这些活动完美地兼顾了精神刺激和身体锻炼，满足了学生的不同兴趣。
晚饭后，同学们有机会在娱乐中放松身心。有些学生去当地电影院观看了《加菲猫》或《人猿星球》，与营地的朋友们一起享受了一次电影体验。
与此同时，其他学生在宿舍楼里享受着烘焙的乐趣。他们用五彩缤纷的糖霜和配料装饰纸杯蛋糕，制作出美味的食物与同学们分享。这是一个充满创意和团队合作的愉快夜晚。
第四天
我们的数学和科学导师与同学们一起参加了早自习。他们与那些寻求额外帮助、辅导或复习的学生进行了一对一辅导。这些个性化课程旨在满足个人的学业需求并加深理解。
对于希望在学习之余休息一下的学生来说，健身中心是个不错的选择。这为他们提供了一个充电和保持活力的好机会，确保了学业和身体健康之间的平衡。
下午，为那些选择专注于学业的学生提供了更多的学习课程。此外，我们还提供了篮球、瑜伽、足球和乒乓球等各种体育活动。
晚上，我们举办了一场生动的绘画派对，让同学们学习画漫画风格的肖像。在这个充满乐趣和创意的环节中，同学们通过互相绘画来练习他们的新技能。同学们在欢声笑语中分享了自己的艺术创作，为今天的活动画上了圆满的句号。
第五天
在学习和复习课程中，同学们得到了科学、法语、德语、英语和数学导师的支持。这些课程为学生提供了个性化的帮助，帮助他们在学习中取得优异成绩。对于那些希望参加体育锻炼的学生，上午的羽毛球活动为他们提供了一种保持活跃和活力的有趣方式。
我们非常高兴地邀请到了伊顿公学的教师Badri先生，他参加了我们的假期营，并为我们举办了一场关于学习技巧和复习方法的讲座。他的见解和策略非常有价值，有助于学生养成有效的学习习惯，提高学习成绩。
下午，同学们可以选择继续学习或参加各种体育活动，如躲避球、普拉提、健身操和排球。
晚上则是一系列充满活力和乐趣的团队挑战。这些活动培养了友爱和友好竞争的意识，让同学们建立了深厚的友谊，创造了永恒的回忆。
第六天
我们的学习和复习课程仍在继续，数学和科学学科的专职辅导员为学生提供支持。这些课程为学生提供了宝贵的帮助，帮助他们解决具有挑战性的问题，为即将到来的考试做好有效的准备。
当天晚些时候，同学们可以选择前往伯明翰进行一次激动人心的旅行。这次旅行为同学们提供了一个探索这座城市、享受观光乐趣和换换口味的绝佳机会。
对于那些喜欢留在校园的同学来说，有很多选择可以让他们参与其中。同学们可以继续学习，也可以参加各种体育活动，确保每个人都能度过充实而愉快的一天。
晚上，我们举办了一个特别的电影之夜，放映了最新的《壮志凌云》。这是一个放松身心、共度欢乐时光的绝佳方式。同学们边吃爆米花和冰淇淋边欣赏电影，在假期营里创造了真正的电影体验。
第七天
在上午的课程中，同学们继续将学校作业放在首位。我们的科学、语言和数学专职辅导员可以提供额外支持，确保每位同学都能充分利用学习时间，解决任何具有挑战性的问题。
对于那些希望在学习之余休息一下的学生，我们安排了一次前往拉格比当地艺术画廊和博物馆的旅行。
下午，一些学生在当地湖泊进行了一次非常刺激的划板运动。这次旅行为同学们提供了一个在美丽的自然环境中学习划船的绝佳机会。同学们呼吸着新鲜空气，练习着新技能，在水上玩得不亦乐乎。
对于那些倾向于创造力的学生，一位当地艺术家为他们开设了一堂艺术课。在专家的指导下，同学们探索了各种技巧，并创作了自己的杰作。
晚上还举行了令人激动的营地知识竞赛。在这一周里，数字、图片和线索被有策略地散布在宿舍的各个角落，以测试学生的观察力和记忆力。利用这些线索，同学们共同解决了一系列数学和常识问题。这是一个充满乐趣和挑战的活动，既培养了团队合作精神，又磨练了他们的智慧。
第八天
除了我们常见的数学和科学老师外，切尔滕纳姆学院STEM（科学、技术、工程和数学）负责人James Copeland-Jordan还为我们开设了STEAM大师课和一对一辅导课。詹姆斯是一名化学教师，拥有10多年的教学经验，他擅长向各种能力的学生传授复杂的概念，尤其擅长考试技巧。
大师班讨论了STEAM学科，学生需要了解和做什么才能取得进步，以及如何确保他们在STEAM领域为自己的未来做好最充分的准备。此外，还讨论了大学选择、职业道路和学科选择，以及他们如何与目前就读的学校、英国和国内的行业专业人士以及校友网络合作，为他们的求学之路提供支持和导航。
在橄榄球的故乡，我们不能错过玩一场 Tag Rugby 带式榄球的机会。这是一次既惊险又愉快的活动，充分体现了橄榄球学校的精神和历史。
当地艺术家Jessica利用新技术为我们上了一堂以自然为基础的艺术课。这节课让同学们从大自然中汲取灵感，探索自己的创造力。
当晚，我们举行了躲避球比赛，现场充满了激情。各队活力四射，充分展示了他们的技能和团队合作精神。获胜队伍获得了美味的Krispy Kreme甜甜圈，为充实的一天画上了圆满的句号。
第九天
周六是假期营的最后一天，全天都安排了休息时间，目的是确保同学们能够好好休息，恢复精力后返回学校。
周六上午，同学们可以睡得晚一些，也可以在宿舍休息，这为他们提供了一个休息和充电的机会。喜欢学习的学生可以在舒适的寝室里学习，利用这段安静的时间为返校做准备。
下午，我们举办了一场热闹的羽毛球比赛，让同学们展示自己的球技，享受友谊赛的乐趣。对于那些对进一步探索感兴趣的学生，我们组织了一次前往拉格比市中心的郊游活动。这次郊游让同学们有机会领略当地的风土人情，享受购物的乐趣，并与朋友们一起品味假期营的最后时光。