A typical day in the Middle School

Before school
Boarders will have breakfast in the Dining Hall by 08:15. All pupils register with their tutor at 08:30 and two or three times a week will go to assembly, and otherwise stay with their tutor for tutor group activities.  

Morning
The first two morning lessons begin at 09:00 and then 09:55, followed by morning break at 10:50. Pupils tend to gather at the tuck shop or in their common room to sit and chat with friends, play a game or seek out a teacher if necessary. From 11:15 there are two more lessons, followed by lunch at 12:55.

Lunch
During lunchtime there are many and varied activities ranging from music and drama groups to craft club and chess club. Pupils are all encouraged to take up and enjoy co-curricular activities.  

Afternoon
Afternoon lessons or games sessions begin at 14:20. Year 9 have two games afternoons per week. Years 10 and 11 have three co-curricular afternoons per week. Individual musical instrument lessons take place during the day, for which pupils miss part of a lesson, but not the same one each week.  

After school
School ends at 16:10 when pupils may head straight home or back to their boarding house, or perhaps attend a rehearsal, sports practice or after-school club. They are also very welcome to use the library to study after school.  

Boarders have supper from 17:30. Day pupils can also book supper in advance, if needed for any reason.  

Pupils will get approximately one and a half hours of homework each night.

I still see new things every day that made me glad I chose Sevenoaks.

Lucy, Year 10