Your decision to come boarding

It’s normal to have mixed feelings about leaving home to go away to school. It is not unusual to feel nervous about leaving your familiar surroundings and you may feel homesick for a while as you settle into boarding life. To help settle in, you may want to bring some of your favourite things from home like posters or photos of friends which can be put up on your bedroom pin board. A favourite duvet cover, ornament or blanket are some suggestions to help you make your bedroom yours. This can be a very exciting time where you can form new friendships, have new experiences, become more independent and grow in confidence as you become more involved with school activities and boarding life. The boarding staff are here to support you during this important transition and throughout your boarding life at Queen Margaret House. Queen Margaret House boarding staff are committed to ensuring the wellbeing of each individual and the smooth running of the Boarding House as a whole. Students and parents/ caregivers can discuss any issues with the House Manager or Assistant House Manager.