Priory House

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PRIORY @KSBPrioryHouse

Priory House is currently the largest girls’ House at King's with 65 pupils - 37 boarders and 28 day girls.

We are located on the High Street of Bruton, within easy reach (just over the bridge) of the main school site and boast to be one of the oldest houses in the town.

Priory House is the ‘purple House’ and is very sociable and friendly, making it feel a home from home. We are proud to have recently won the House Trophy which rewarded us for academic, sporting and musical success. We pride ourselves on catering for the individual, recognising each personality and unique talent, and in doing so, helping every girl to develop her full potential. Successes are celebrated and individual interests encouraged.

Within Priory House, we believe the relationship between House staff and parents is a crucial one and by working in partnership, parents and House staff can ensure the continuity of support that allows each pupil to feel secure, valued and understood.

We love our House Nights which range from baking competitions and games nights, through to joining other Houses for entertainments.

I have been Housemistress of Priory since September 2023 and I teach PE and Games. I am married to Jamie and have three children: Willow, Ottelia and Billie. Two dogs, a hamster and three guinea pigs also reside with us at Priory House. We have a partnership of amazing Matrons and a resident tutor (Miss Russell) who are all part of a strong team of staff who look after the Priory girls both during the day and night.

Georgina Kingstone Housemistress, Priory House

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King's runs over 50 clubs a week ranging from CCF to silversmithing, indoor hockey to numerous choirs. Signing up for them is easy as you will be invited the Activities Convention in the first week of every term.

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The school caterers, Chartwells, provide four meals a day.

Whether you like pasta, Asian cooking, roast dinners, vegetarian or fish and chips, there is an amazing choice every day.

Special dietary requirements are catered for too.

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The emblem of King's is a Crown and Dolphin and you will see this emblem throughout the School and school uniform. Wear it with pride!

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Some pupils stay in every weekend, some go out every weekend and some do a mixture of both. Day pupils also regularly stay overnight.

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Every pupil has two games sessions per week during which the core sports are played. In addition to these there will be sports activities and plenty of opportunity for pupils within the Houses to play on the games fields or go to the gym.

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King's has an amazing team working all week to support the Houses. Drop any item of named clothing into the House laundry bins and it will be returned clean and ironed. Houses also have washing machines which can be used from time to time.

Each House has a Head of House, House Prefects, and a representative on Junior Council. The Head of House represents the House and meets the Headmaster weekly.

Pupils’ opinions matter and their ability to make the community even better is encouraged.

If you do not know the answer or where to go, you must ask.

As well as House staff, every House has Pupil Mediators who are always available for a chat or to help you.

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All pupils at King's are expected to wear school uniform, and more information regarding this and sports kit can be found on the website.

olunteering

There is so much to do at King's; pupils are encouraged to volunteer for things and sign up for activities and outings.

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haplaincy

The Chaplaincy offers friendly and exciting opportunities for all pupils, regardless of beliefs, to explore matters of faith whilst at King's. The Chaplaincy runs TGI Friday, to which all Juniors are welcome.

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Some boarders do occasionally feel homesick and this is perfectly normal. Remember, homesickness is temporary and will go away. Keeping busy is the best way to avoid it and roommates or school staff will always be happy to listen.

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Be prepared! We have ‘No Phone Day’ on Mondays when ALL phones are put away. This includes staff too!

Juniors hand in phones overnight and at specific times of the day as well.

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All juniors will need an alarm clock, especially as phones are handed in overnight every night.

A great deal of information can be found on the School website ‘Information’ section. Prior to your arrival, your parents will also be sent information regarding the parent portal and how to access it.

The Junior Common Room is for 3rd, 4th & 5th Form pupils. This social club is open on Saturday nights and is a wonderful social space with DJs and a dancefloor.

Regularly throughout the term the JCR holds Theme Nights.

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For all day to day medical needs, the House Matron is the first port of call. Beyond that we have a Medical Centre which is staffed by fully trained nurses 24 hours a day.

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As in all schools, there are rules and regulations and life is easier for all, if you stick to them!

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Each house has a mainssupplied water machine and pupils are encouraged to have their own water bottle and to keep it filled. Hydrated brains work best, and hydrated bodies remain healthier.

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ame Tapes

All clothing, whether it belongs to day pupils or boarders, should be named. Boarders are encouraged to leave a small supply of name tapes with matrons.

unday Trips & House Events

Most Sundays there is a trip or House event. This might be a trip to the cinema or shopping in Bath, or it could be House sport or a House walk with tea and cake. These are great ways to get involved and make friends.

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The School remains open for all weekends except for half terms, holidays, and the two Christmas term exeats. During these times, pupils are expected to return home or go to guardians. Term dates can be found on the school website.

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Just one of the weekend activities that the pupils have taken part in!

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Whilst the House you are in will be the best house, all pupils are welcome into other Houses to see their friends, to spend Saturday evening chilling in the Common Room, or on occasions, for a sleepover.

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Timetables are distributed to all pupils at the start of term.

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We want you to have a fantastic time at King's. It is a wonderful place and the more you put in, the more you will get out.

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