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The tradition of boarding at Rondebosch dates back to 1900 and was established to accommodate those families from the farming areas who wanted their boys to go to Rondebosch. This tradition continues to this day, with a large number of boys coming from the rural areas of the Western Cape.
The tradition of boarding at Rondebosch dates back to 1904 and was established to accommodate those families from the farming areas who wanted their boys to go to Rondebosch. |
This tradition continues to this day, with a large number of boys coming from the rural areas of the Western Cape.
The Boarding House Management Council, comprising parent representatives from the feeder regions, Headmaster and Senior Staff meet on a quarterly basis to report back on the term’s activities. Management has an open-door policy.
A quarterly newsletter is published highlighting the achievements and forthcoming events taking place in the Boarding House.
A weekend system operates whereby boys may go home at lunchtime on Friday or Saturday, depending on sport commitment and venue.
The Grades 8 and 9 are accommodated in Mason House, whilst the senior boys (Grades 10-12) are housed in Canigou, making a total of 120 boarders. These buidings are centrally situated amongst the leafy surroundings within the school grounds and give easy access to all the school facilities. |
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- The Boarding House is situated within walking distance of Cavendish Shopping Mall, Newlands Swimming Pool, Rugby and Cricket Stadiums, and our sister-school, Rustenburg Girls’ High.
- All meals are served in the Tinkie Heyns Dining Hall from a well-equipped kitchen.
- Pastoral care and guidance are provided.
- Senior boys (Grades 11 and 12) are allocated single bedrooms where they may study.
- Junior boys (Grades 8-10) study under supervision in individual cubicles in the respective prep rooms.
- The school computer centre is available for use under supervision on certain nights of the week.
- A well-equipped gymnasium, situated in the hostel, is available for the use of the boarders.
- Supervised joint social functions are organised with girls’ schools such as Rustenburg and Wynberg.
- A camaraderie and hostel spirit exist which will be with the boys for life.
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| Leisure Activities |
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| Boarders' Orientation Weekend |
| A Boarders’ Orientation weekend is held in early January to integrate the new Gr 8 boarders into the Hostel at RBHS. The weekend includes many fun activities that are aimed at introducing the younger boys to the senior boys and to make them feel that the hostel is their “home away from home.” With sporting activities, general knowledge quizzes and a braai beside the pool the boys are made to feel most welcome. |
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