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Senior Boarding Experience

Senior Boarding Experience


A Day in the Life (at a Glance)

Every day at Clayesmore is carefully balanced to provide structure, support, and fun. Boarders begin the day in their Houses, enjoy a full schedule of lessons, and take part in a wide range of co-curricular activities. Evenings are spent relaxing with friends, preparing for the next day, or joining in-house events and clubs.

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Evening & Weekend Life

Boarding doesn’t stop when the bell rings. In the evenings and at weekends, the school comes alive with warmth and community spirit.

  • Evenings: Relax in common rooms, take part in evening clubs, or attend inter-house competitions and movie nights.
  • Saturdays: LEX enrichment sessions followed by afternoon fixtures or creative clubs.
  • Sundays: Local and national trips (theatre, escape rooms, theme parks), house brunches, games, baking, and quiet time.

Clubs, Sports & Cultural Activities

Boarders can join a wide variety of co-curricular options, including:

  • Sports: Rugby, hockey, netball, tennis, swimming, athletics and more.
  • Creative Arts: Art, drama, photography, music ensembles, and choir.
  • Clubs & Societies: Debating, STEM Club, Chess, Eco Club, Film Club, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
  • Leadership & Service: Prefect roles, mentoring, chapel readers, community outreach.

Trips, Outings & House Events

Boarding life is full of excitement outside the classroom:

  • Regular Trips:

1. Ice skating, bowling, cinema, surfing in Devon, city trips to London, Bristol, Bath.

2. International pupils may also join Exeat adventures—to Edinburgh, Paris, or Oxford.

  • House Events:

1. Inter-house competitions, charity fundraisers, themed dinners, quiz nights, karaoke, BBQs.

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