Dinner, at 615pm, is followed quickly by registration where students
are updated on house-related news and evening arrangements as
well as, of course, who is on washing up duty, after which the two
rostered boys are met with rapturous applause for their soon-to-be
sterling work! Boarders then have 90 minutes to do prep before an
evening activity or free time. Houses have different activities, such
as boardgames as well as hot food and beverages. Bedtimes vary
according to the year group: 945pm for the 3rd year, 10pm for the
fourth year, 1030pm for the 5th year and 11pm for the sixth formers.
Tutors are also on hand to make sure the well-oiled machine that is
the boarding house is running smoothly. Slowly the house settles
down, eventually leaving only the Sixth Form awake as they get
some extra work done before going to bed, which they try to do as
quietly as they can. Unfortunately they aren’t renowned for their
subtlety. After the occasional late shower, they too head to bed and
the house goes to sleep".
