This more traditional House system provides greater opportunities for inter-House competitions, leadership and mentoring as well as giving pupils the chance to stay in one House throughout their time at College. The House is a place where exceptional care is provided, young people can grow in confidence and a great deal of fun can be had.
The House system promotes a strong sense of belonging and loyalty, giving all pupils a point of reference and a focus for deep bonds of friendship. Each House has a team of tutors to manage and support pupils on a daily basis, led by the Housemaster or Housemistress who has lead oversight of the academic and pastoral progress of all the pupils in his or her care.
It is within the Houses that the vitality and vibrancy of the life of the College is found. House competitions develop loyalty and a sharper edge, and pupils compete in an eclectic range of competitions and events giving all pupils an opportunity to ‘have a go’ at activities and sports that would normally be outside their comfort zone.
Before I came to Llandovery, I was worried about boarding as it was the first time I had stayed away from home, but I loved it! There is a real sense of community and family across the school and in the boarding house and everyone supports each other.
I started boarding at Llandovery in Year 12 and I was blown away by how welcoming and friendly everyone was! It’s like a family here and because the school is so small, it’s easy to get to know everyone very quickly.
Boarding Houses
As a boarder your child will be supported by a caring, experienced team. We believe that the full boarding experience brings to each pupil a unique opportunity to explore their talents and develop within a caring and supportive community. Learning to live together is a valuable skill. The boarding setting is also a hive for forming new friendships, many of which will last a lifetime. Warm pastoral care, respect and compassion are at the core of the College ethos and this is most conspicuous in our Boarding Houses.
Led by experienced Housemasters, Mistresses and Tutor teams - and a Medical Centre on site - boarding offers a home from home atmosphere and a support network that can help pupils develop in all aspects of their education. Most significantly, boarding allows pupils to access academic support in the evenings and many thrive under closer supervision and encouragement. Boarding is also great fun, with evening and weekend activities enriching the experience and deepening bonds of friendship and loyalty.
Boarding allows us the maximum contact time with every boy and girl. The partnership established between each child, their family and the school is one which enables academic progress and pastoral growth.
Day Houses
Day pupils enjoy the full, varied and rich curricular and co-curricular activities on offer and at Llandovery College your child will be supported by a caring, experienced House team. Pupils are encouraged to explore their talents and develop within a caring and supportive community, forming close friendships, many of which will last a lifetime. Warm pastoral care, respect and compassion are at the core of the College ethos and we see this flourishing within our Day Houses.
Led by experienced Housemasters, Mistresses and Tutor teams - and a Medical Centre on site – pupils have a support network that helps them develop in all aspects of their education. With co-curricular activities taking place each day pupils are kept actively engaged and stimulated.
We get to know your child and the partnership established between each child, their family and the school is one which enables academic progress and pastoral growth throughout your child’s time at Llandovery College.