BOARDING
ORCHARD HOUSE
This year, as always, Orchard House
has been a hive of busy and entertaining
activity.
Baking remains a popular pastime,
with a great range of treats and the odd
experiment (lemonade scones, anyone?)
with usually delicious results.
We balance it out with plenty of
getting active, such as our walk to
Kilnwick Percy with stunning views
over Pocklington, and biking through
Dalby forest. Orchard House has also
enjoyed trampolining, go-karting, and
ice-skating!
A highlight of the year is often our
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‘inflatables’ afternoon, which was
enjoyed this year by the whole boarding
community. We held some fabulous (highly
competitive!) races through the obstacle
course, and finished off the afternoon with
mouth-watering rustic pizza.
We’ve kept our brains in gear with
the challenge of York’s escape room,
decoding the maze at Stockeld Park’s
Christmas Adventure, and breaking out
our house collection of puzzles.
Of course, it’s important to take a
break from it all through the odd ‘spa’
afternoon and relaxation, particularly
important amid such a busy life both in
and out of school.
Some quotations from our Orchard
House boarders:
“The opportunities boarding offers us are
unique and a great experience. It’s made me
love boarding even more.”
“Boarding gives you lots of opportunities to
meet new friends and try new activities.”
I like boarding because I have made many
friends here in my time and I like the
activities we do because they are really fun
and include everybody (even other boarding
houses).
“I love boarding because it gets you close
to people you don’t always hang out with
in school.”