HOST FAMILIES REQUIRED

PHIL BYRNE

that our pastoral care is outstanding. I want to develop this even further, so our students leave St Gregory’s achieving their God-given potential and making a positive difference in a changing world. Recently, we have been working on our expectations and standards in a number of areas. We are also looking to increase the wider opportunities for our students. We have an excellent reputation for sport and are always looking to develop this further.

Make your spare room work for you & earn an income from hosting European pupils on their school trips.

Are your GCSE and A-Level results improving year on year?

We had a great set of results last year thanks to the hard work from staff, students and their families and we are looking to build on this in the future.

What is the spirit at St Gregory’s like?

There is a great connection between the staff and students. Our teachers are very passionate about education and providing the best for those in their care.

In an ever increasingly secular world why is it so important to have faith at the heart of the school?

Faith builds communities. In our society today, we see many divisions between communities and countries. Faith is a way to bring people together, and to serve one another. With faith at the heart of the school, our students are growing up as well-rounded, caring people.

How important are the extra-curricular activities at St Gregory’s?

It is so important for children to explore different activities and find out what they are interested in. The extracurricular offer we provide enables students to have a more balanced life and improved wellbeing.

In what ways do you ensure that every student’s needs are addressed and looked after at the school?

We have a dedicated pastoral and SEND provision. I live by the words from St John Bosco, which are ‘students should be known and loved’. Our staff work incredibly hard to support our children, by getting to know them and finding out how they learn best.

Hosting suits everyone: single people, couples with or without children & retired people. We are seeking friendly and kind people who will provide the students with a warm, clean, safe and welcoming environment.

We welcome schools throughout the year including summer stays.The groups arrive on a Monday and stay 3 or 4 nights. Their busy schedules mean they are out all day from 7.30am – 7.00pm.

Hosting with ISE is a wonderful and enriching way to give young people the opportunity of a lifetime and to create unforgettable memories.