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Three new boarders have recently joined us in Houldsworth. We caught up with them after their first week and asked them how they are getting on:
"I am from France and my first week at St George’s and Houldsworth has been better than I thought. I’ve made more friends than I had thought, the teachers have been nice, and some have spoken French with me! I like Houldsworth and my room. Speaking with everyone is nice and they are helpful. The first day was different because I needed to speak and understand English all day, but I was able to try and learn. The common room in the boarding house is kind of a safe place for me. It is good for the autonomy (we still get some help). I am learning how to do my laundry!"
Upper 5 boarder from France
"I’m from Italy and my first week at St George’s has been very good and I’ve felt very included, making new friends. Some classes are easier than others, but the teachers are all very supportive. School here is very different from Italy and for certain aspects I think it's better. At Houldsworth, the building, my bedroom and the bathrooms are very nice, and the food is also very good. I really enjoy staying at Houldsworth and I particularly like being able to stay with other people but also having my own privacy when I need it."
Lower 5 boarder from Italy
"I like Houldsworth, there is nothing I don’t like. I like the toast and the milk machine. I like having warm milk, Mrs Gray warmed it up for me. Rocky road is good too for after-school snack.
I had a shower which I liked; it was warm. I am looking forward to my friend Jennifer coming tomorrow. I am happy that Jennifer and I are the only P6 people. It makes it more special because none of our friends from school come here.
I have read all the Mallory Towers books about a boarding school and some of the things feel the same but Mallory Towers has a swimming pool and Houldsworth doesn’t!"
Alina, P6
January
Careers Newsletter January 2022
Fencing medal for Alexia (Upper 4)
Rosie on Tour in Florida for Lacrosse World Cup Training
February
Primary 6 Project on Space Tourism
Spring Revision @ St George’s Online
Chinese New Year at Houldsworth 2022
Lunar New Year Celebrations in Primary 4
House Event in Junior School: PHOTO GALLERY
March
Connected Culture: Lower School Conference
Love and Kindness for Valentine's Day
Crafty outings with the Boarders
P6 Author Visit: Elle McNicoll
Deepti wins the National SSBU Secondary Junior U13 title
An Evening with Allistair McCaw
UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge
International Women's Day - Junior School
Summer Sports Camps: 15-18 August 2022
Success for U11 Hockey at the Compass School Tournament
Young Enterprise Best Company Award Winners 2022
Success in Hockey and Lacrosse
April
May
National Representation in the Scotland Lacrosse Team
Sport Scotland event with Judy Murray and Allistair McCaw
Staff Fundraising Walk for Ukraine
Primary 3 Travel Back in Time to Stone Age Times
National Representation for Deepti at Badminton
Bea Competes at the National Schools Equestrian Association Event
Rosie Hazell Selected for the World Cup Lacrosse Squad
Target Ovarian Cancer Walk/Run
Rights Respecting Schools Bronze award
Primary 4 Visit The Birds of America
Scottish Mathematical Challenge Awards
Celebration for Upper 6 Boarders
Equestrian Club at Floors Castle
Inter-District Hockey Tournament
Miss Campbell selected for Wales Match
P6 Netball club had a ‘ball’ at EPSSA netball festival
Scottish Fencing Youth Development Series 2
u17 Edinburgh District Netball
A.F. Steadman visits the Junior School
Butterflies for Chelsea in Bloom
Emma-Louise Beeson visits Nursery
U4 Digital International Exchange Week
Primary 4 Learn about Electricity
June
Erasmus Exchange Hosting Visit
First Impressions of St George's
Theatre Visit to The Lion King
Work Experience at The Royal Highland Show
Festival of Chemistry at Heriot Watt
August
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