Pastoral
a non-selective Boarding School
Gordon’s combines 'outstanding' boarding provision alongside some of the very best education in the country. Consistently in the top 1% of schools in England and Wales for academic achievement, Gordon's offers a first-rate education coupled with the very best pastoral care and co-curricular activity programme. At Gordon's the combination of the excellent state-funded education and a stable, nurturing and caring boarding community enables students to make the most of their talents and abilities. Boarding is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, please see bottom of page for the latest Ofsted Boarding Inspection Report.
Boarding Statement
boarding aims
The Pastoral System
Pastoral care at Gordon’s is provided by a dedicated, highly skilled and experienced team of staff. Each student is allocated to a House – there are five Residential Houses and six Day Houses. Each Residential House is led by resident Houseparents assisted by a House Assistant, House Tutors and Graduate Tutors, whilst Day Houses are led by a Head of House, a House Assistant and a team of Tutors. Houseparents and Heads of Houses are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of their students and for monitoring their academic and personal development. The Houses are the centre of a student’s life within the school and are instrumental in fostering a sense of community at Gordon’s. Students tell us that they enjoy socialising and participating in House activities, particularly the annual Inter-House competitions. Parents are encouraged to maintain close links with their child’s Houseparents and can contact them directly at any time.
Residential Boarders
Accommodation for Residential Boarders is provided in five separate Houses, each with its own individual family atmosphere. There are two boys' Houses, two girls' Houses, and one Year 7 only House to help younger students adapt to boarding and benefit from more age-appropriate pastoral care and support. Each House is led by resident Houseparents assisted by House Tutors. Extensive recreational activities contribute to creating a thriving, caring and friendly atmosphere and there are always a wide range of activities on offer in the evenings and at weekends including theatre trips, outings and a great deal of sport.
Day Boarders
At Gordon’s, the lives of Day Boarders and Residential Boarders are inextricably linked. All students take part in our extended day which comprises an activities programme which runs from 3.55pm to 4.55pm and Saturday morning activities. Day Boarders can eat their evening meal in school followed by supervised prep from 6.00pm to 7.30pm – a resource which is invaluable in supporting students’ academic progress.
CHAPEL Schedule SUMMER 2022
Date | Topic |
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Week 1 |
Easter Reflections - The Centurian |
Week 2 |
Easter Reflections - The Last Supper |
Week 3 |
Variety Week |
Week 4 | Food for the Soul - 'I am th Bread of Life' |
Week 5 | Getting it Right - 'I am the Light of the World' |
Week 6 |
Stories Week |
Week 7 | Who Cares? - 'I am the Good Shepherd' |
Week 8 | Finding Strength - 'I am the Resurrection and the Life' |
Week 9 | Where to now? 'I am the Way, the Truth and the Life' |
Week 10 | Keeping in Shape - 'I am the true Vine' |
ASSEMBLY Schedule SUMMER 2022
DATE | TOPIC |
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18th April | Welcome Back |
25th April | Online Safety |
2nd May | Health in the Sun |
9th May | International Culture |
16th May | Gordonians |
23rd May | Anti-Bullying |
6th June | ID+ and Pride Month |
13th June | Mental Health - Stress |
20th June | Co-curricular |
27th June | Autism Awareness |