The school places much emphasis on the importance of students taking responsibility for themselves and for each other within a very carefully supervised framework for borders. Leisure and a flourishing sense of community, which can add so much to school days and later life. The sense of security and loyalty engendered by the hostel life finds expression in many ways and creates a healthy desire to excel in competition with the other houses, whether on the sports field, in the arts or in academic attainment. Friendships and mutual support play a large part in school life and this is reflected in the boarding accommodation we provide. At the junior level, students stay in dormitory style accommodation. The school strongly believes that the values of caring, sharing and community living must be included in our students from the very beginning. As the children move to senior classes, they are provided shared rooms.