It is paramount that every boy is happy and feels secure at school; only then will he be able to engage fully with the academic and extra-curricular activities available. Pastoral Care is embedded into everything we do, and the content and rhythm of every day is arranged with pastoral issues at the forefront.
"Pastoral care of all pupils, boarding and day, is extremely strong. This results in pupils who are confident, well-rounded and eager to learn and enables them to develop into respectful young people who are selfassured yet possessed of humility."
Independent Schools Inspectorate Report 2022
School does not stop at weekends. Saturdays include a full morning of teaching, followed by games for all. Sundays are action packed too. In addition to trips offsite, there are likely to be opportunities for Art, DT, Climbing, Swimming and many more
Buzzer is the school shop, and it is open every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. Stock can include Summer Fields teddy bears, frisbees, harmonicas, bouncy balls and much more. The boys are able to buy anything from noisy toys that drive their Lodge Parents mad to........
Nutrition and a well-balanced diet are essential to the busy life boys lead at Summer Fields, and we devote a great deal of thought to ensuring that their needs are met.
At Summer Fields we are fortunate to have our own Chapel and a Lay Chaplain. Boys and staff attend Chapel services four times a week: there is a short service on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and a longer service on Sundays to which parents are warmly invited.
Every day starts at 7.25 with a hearty breakfast in the Dining Hall. Porridge, bacon and eggs, toast, hot chocolate and fruit juice are more than likely to be on offer.
Excellent provision is made for those who are unwell or who are injured at school. Hobson's Medical Centre is staffed 24 hours a day by our team of highly trained and qualified nurses.
One of Summer Fields' greatest strengths is our approach to boarding. Boarding is a valuable experience which teaches children independence and the social skills that they need to live in a community. The caring, supportive atmosphere at Summer Fields ensures that they boys feel happy, secure and relaxed....
The balance of study and free-time is carefully structured to provide boarders with plenty of opportunities to relax and be reflective when they wish to be
We are committed to producing boys who are happy and well rounded, emotionally literate and socially aware.