have been challenges, and it did take getting used to, boarding has been
wonderful and quite simply full of laughter.
for so much of your day creates strong
friendships that are key in helping you
through those surprising moments of
homesickness and tiredness.
Houseparents living room are some of
my favourite parts of the week and
despite being in Year 13, I really
appreciate the moments where I laugh
and discuss our days with girls who,
despite being younger, feel like sisters.
the opportunity to get involved with
some of the many extra-curricular
activities on offer here - whether that
be on the playing field, in the music
block, or on the stage - and having
that freedom is something I am hugely
grateful for.
and am so busy that the thought
of missing home does not even
enter my mind.
Monkton Combe School.