A VERY WARM WELCOME TO ST. GEORGE’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDING FAMILY!

For those of you who are new to the school, this will be the first experience you have of boarding life and I am sure you will be nervous, excited and have lots of questions. I hope this booklet will answer as many of those questions as possible and help guide you through your first few weeks of school. For returning students, most of the information here will be well known to you, but will still serve as a useful reference as things change every year.

Being a boarder at St George’s is to be part of a fun, vibrant and supportive international community We are a mixed boarding house and enjoy a family atmosphere that promoting tolerance, empathy and understanding among our community The friends you make here at St George’s will become friends for life

Being a boarder is so much more than just living at school Boarding is about making the most of your school years – trying new things, having a go at all the exciting clubs the school offers, making friends from all over the world, immersing yourself into Swiss culture –the list is endless

The boarding team is here to help and support you in all aspects of your life while at St George’s We will go through all your ups and downs and will always have time for you if you need to talk Helping you flourish and realise your potential is the highlight of our role, which is why we’re there for you at every step of your journey at St George’s Be open to new experiences, embrace every opportunity, get involved in as much as you can, and you will find that your time at St George’s will be a rich and rewarding experience with memories and friendships that will last a lifetime

Mrs Marie West Head of Boarding