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Boarding at Cityside

A home away from home.

Full boarding for boys and girls in primary and secondary school, with house parents who care for children's physical and emotional needs, good food and a routine that balances study, rest and play.

Care

House master & mistress

Full-time house parents look after both the physical and emotional needs of every boarder.

Food

A balanced diet

Balanced meals every day, complemented with fruit.

Health

School clinic

A full-time nurse, a well-stocked first-aid clinic, and partnerships with competent hospitals for emergencies.

A day in the life

Structure that frees children to thrive.

Boarders follow a calm, predictable routine, with devotion, prep time, sports, siesta and lights out at ten.

Visiting day: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 1pm – 5pm

5:30amRising bell
5:30 – 5:40amMorning devotion
5:40 – 6:30amMorning duties, bath & dress up
6:30 – 7:00amReading
7:00 – 7:30amBreakfast
7:30 – 7:50amMorning duty in the school
7:50 – 8:00amPreparation for classes
8:00 – 8:25amMorning assembly
8:30am – 1:30pmClasses
1:30 – 2:00pmLunch
2:00 – 3:30pmClasses continue
3:30 – 4:30pmSiesta
4:30 – 5:30pmAfternoon prep
5:30 – 6:15pmGames & sports
6:15 – 6:30pmBath
6:30 – 7:00pmSupper
7:00 – 9:30pmNight prep / study
9:30 – 9:45pmNight devotion
10:00pmLights out
6:00 – 6:10amRising bell & prayer
6:10 – 8:00amMorning prep
8:00 – 8:30amBreakfast
8:30 – 10:30amSanitation (hostel & surroundings)
10:30 – 11:00amBath
11:00am – 12:00pmInspection
12:00 – 1:00pmIndoor games
1:00 – 1:30pmLunch
1:30 – 3:30pmBarbing & hairdressing
3:30 – 4:30pmRehearsals & practice
4:30 – 6:15pmOutdoor games
6:15 – 6:30pmBath
6:30 – 7:00pmSupper
7:00 – 9:25pmSocial night
10:00pmLights out
6:00 – 6:10amRising bell & prayer
6:10 – 8:00amMorning prep
8:00 – 8:30amCleaning & bath
8:30 – 9:00amBreakfast
9:00 – 9:30amPreparation for worship
9:30 – 11:00amSunday worship
11:00am – 1:30pmIroning
1:30 – 2:00pmLunch
2:00 – 3:30pmSiesta
3:30 – 4:30pmSilent reading
4:30 – 6:00pmGames
6:30 – 7:00pmSupper
7:00 – 9:30pmNight prep
9:30 – 10:00pmNight devotion
10:05pmLights out
Football training on the Cityside sports field
Friday football on the field
Sports & recreation

Room to run.

Our standard sports fields and wide grounds give boarders space for football, basketball, volleyball and table tennis. Every Friday, students take part in sport and exercise, because a healthy body supports a sharp mind.