You are here: Home ยป
Boarding
Boarding
Welcome to Houldsworth House
The boarders
have been at the heart of the St. George's community for nearly 100
years. They number 50+, range in age from 9 to 18 and live in
Houldsworth House, which is situated at the edge of the School
grounds in the leafy suburb of Ravelston, only 20 minutes from the
centre of Edinburgh.
In Houldsworth we aim to create a 'home from
home' environment for our boarders in which they can feel secure
and be all that they can be academically, socially and
emotionally.
The Boarding Team comprises four resident members of staff, two
of whom also teach. A number of other colleagues also run
activities in the House and accompany girls on outings. Boarders
are encouraged to invite their day girl friends for a meal or to
stay overnight at weekends, just as they would at home.
Led by the elected student Head of Boarding, the girls play an
active part in the running of the House. They plan the week's
menus, choose soft furnishings and contribute their skills and
ideas to the weekly programme of all age activities, outings and
events, which complements the extensive extra-curricular programme
throughout the School. We very much pride ourselves on being an
international community and enjoy sharing and celebrating each
other's customs and festivals.
In order to meet the needs of each individual family, it is
possible to board for an occasional night as well as on a weekly or
fulltime basis. We are always happy to facilitate an overnight stay
during which a girl can sample life in our dynamic and upbeat
boarding family.
