Boarding activities
We run a busy programme of weekend activities for our boarders, as well as actively encouraging girls to become involved in local community activities. It is compulsory for all full boarders to choose at least three weekend activities per term, and for those in U4 and below to choose one every weekend. Wherever possible, we provide activities free of charge, but it is sometimes necessary to charge a small contribution towards the costs of tickets and transportation. These charges are heavily subsidised, with tickets discounted by up to 50%.
Our full programme of Autumn Term activities is listed below, and is available to download in PDF format. Parents of boarders who have not yet signed up for Autumn Term activities and would like to do so may wish to download our Boarding Activities Sign-up Form, which can be returned to school to secure their daughter's place on next term's activities.
Weekend Activities, Autumn Term 2008
Friday 5 September
House Based Activities
Saturday 6 September
Boarders’ Dinner
Sunday 7 September
Tour of Oxford (Prefects)/Open Bus Tour (£5)
Thursday 11 September
Prefects’ Fun Evening
Saturday 13 September
Buckingham Palace (£15)
Sunday 14 September
Skateboarding (£5)
Friday 19 September
International Evening preparation
Saturday 20 September
Weekend trip to Paris (L5 upwards) (£90)
Sunday 21 September
Weekend trip return from Paris
26–28 September EXEAT
Friday 3 October
Mamma Mia! in London (£35)
Saturday 4 October
Lindy Hop Dance (£5)
Sunday 5 October
Jewellery Workshop (£5)
International Evening preparation
Friday 10 October
International Evening preparation
Saturday 11 October
Rambert Ballet at High Wycombe: Eternal Light (£10)
Sunday 12 October
Capoiera (Martial Art/Dance) class (£5)
Tuesday 14 October
International Evening
Saturday 18 October
Ice skating/Cinema (£5)
Sunday 19 October
Laser Quest
24 October–2 November HALF-TERM
Saturday 8 November
Guy Fawkes competition and Bonfire Night celebrations
Sunday 9 November
Salsa class (£5)
Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box preparation (donations)
Friday 14 November
Ghost Tour of Oxford (£5)
Saturday 15 November
Phantom of the Opera/day in London (£35)
Sunday 16 November
Archery
21–23 November EXEAT
Saturday 29 November
The Good Food Show at NEC (L5 upwards)(£15)
Sunday 30 November
Candle Making (£5)
Saturday 6 December
Bath sightseeing and Christmas Shopping (£10)
Clothes Show NEC (£20)
Sunday 7 December
Christmas Crafts (£5)