Schedule for the Beginning of Term

BEDFORD SCHOOL

New Boys’ Day

We look forward to welcoming all boys, both those who are new to the school and those moving up from Bedford Prep School, together with their parents or guardians, on Friday 2 September for New Boys’ Day.

During the day, there will be an opportunity for you to meet with other new boys and their parents, as well as your son’s Tutor. Pre-lunch drinks will be followed by a buffet lunch, a service in the school Chapel and then afternoon tea. Day boys will have the opportunity to see their day house, and boarders, together with their parents, will have the chance to see their boarding house. Your son will be welcomed to the school by his Housemaster and the Head Master, James Hodgson.

Your son will receive a welcome booklet on this day, which includes helpful information, such as his timetable, school campus and classroom maps.

Friday 2 September 2022

Please note: All boys should be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and be dressed in their school uniform.

Day Boys 12:45 Day boys and their parents to arrive at the foyer in the Main Building. 13:00 Parents and boys will be welcomed by their Housemaster and then escorted to pre-lunch drinks, followed by a buffet lunch. Full, Weekly and Flexi Boarders 11:00 New boarders and their parents to arrive at their boarding house. (Please do not arrive before 11:00) 11:30 Induction and Q&A Session with Housemaster / Matrons 12:45 Buffet lunch in the boarding house.

All Boys 14:00 All boys and their parents to the Great Hall. ‘Welcome to Bedford School’ presentation from the Head Master, James Hodgson. 14:45 Chapel Service for new boys and their parents. 15:30 Tea on the Music School lawn.

16:15 Day boys depart and boarders return to their boarding house.

Start of Term

Monday 5 September 2022

08:40 Term starts with Joint House Assemblies followed by Full School Assembly.