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Friday 20 June 2025 Boarding Blog week ending 20th June 25 A wonderful week this week with the boarders participating in various Melrose festival events! Monday night saw the children watching the Rideout at the bottom of the drive, before spending the rest of the evening eating ice cream and playing on the front pitches. A busy one on Tuesday, the usual run to athletics was paired with an evening at the fancy dress parade, all the boarders dressed as minions alongside some brave souls who joined just for the parade, huge thanks to Mrs Bell, Miss McRae, and Madame Hutchison for joining us as well. Wednesday evening was busy with boarders late back from various fixtures, another night spent outside in the glorious summer sun! The week finished on a quiet Thursday evening spent playing multiple games such as hide and seek on the front field, tennis on the courts, football, swing ball and a lovely new mini golf set thanks to the amazing Ian Millar!

Friday 6 June 2025 Boarding Blog - week ending 6th June 2025

Friday 23 May 2025 Week ending 23rd May 2025 It’s hard to believe that we are in our fifth week of the term and we have been able to play outside in the evening sun every night since the Easter Holidays. Our Friday night boarding last week was a huge success. Despite varying commitments meaning that we were lower on numbers than our usual Friday nights, the staff and boarders had a brilliant night playing outside on the table football table and ended the evening with a water fight!

Friday 16 May 2025 Boarding blog week ending 16th May 2025 It’s been another short but busy week for our boarders. We returned on Tuesday from our long weekend to tennis lessons, athletics and a trip to watch James play rugby against an American touring side at the Greenyards. Wednesday was busy with late cricketers returning from a sunny afternoon at Cargilfield to play tennis and football here in Melrose.

Thursday 8 May 2025 Week ending 8th May 2025 It’s been a short but sweet week of boarding in Abbey Park. We have had multiple sports matches, card games and races keeping all of the borders entertained! Staff and pupils are ready for our long weekend but are excited for another week of fun to resume on Tuesday.

Friday 2 May 2025 Boarding Blog - week ending 2nd May 2025 It has been another lovely sunny week here at Abbey Park and boarders have been enjoying playing outside every evening. Tennis lessons, athletics and maths challenge coaching clinics have been in full swing this week and it has been brilliant to se the senior girls practicing their hard ball cricket skills in the nets. On Thursday night, we celebrated Pam’s birthday with cake at snack time - the perfect birthday party for our super star matron.

Friday 25 April 2025 Boarding Blog week ending 25th April 2025 This week the boarders returned after a relaxing break, making the most of the weather, spending time playing cricket, tennis and running around outside. Tennis lessons have started, athletics club is in full swing, and we are all loving the sunshine!

Friday 28 March 2025 Week ending 28th March 2025 As the spring term drew to a close, our boarders kept up the momentum right to the very last day! After a whirlwind week of balancing homework, recovering from an action-packed play and sports tour, and embracing the much-anticipated spring sunshine, there was plenty to keep everyone busy.

Monday 17 March 2025 Boarders Disco Friday night was one to remember as we welcomed nearly 60 children to the Brownlee Gym for an unforgettable Boarders’ Disco! After kicking things off with pizza in the dining room, the energy soared as everyone hit the dance floor.

Friday 7 March 2025 Boarding blog - week ending 7th March 2025 The week started off strong with some fun as boarders enjoyed playing in the gym and spending time painting in the art room.

Friday 28 February 2025 Boarding Blog week ending 28th February 2025 Monday started off with great weather, lighter evenings and the boarders were ready to start the week had a very relaxed night. On Tuesday, staff made the decision to swap the routine, we played some football and had the girls in the art room first before heading in to complete prep later. Those who went to Gala Harriers had a great evening and cheered on Tilly as she was awarded a medal from her performance at a recent event. Following a busy afternoon on Wednesday, boarders enjoyed playing a large game of Hide and Seek on the Veranda. Thursday was very sunny allowing us to play some rugby before dinner. On Friday morning we celebrated Harriet and Archie’s birthdays at breakfast!

Friday 21 February 2025 Boarding Blog - week ending 21st February 2025 The week started quietly with boarders working hard during prep and enjoying the longer evenings playing outside, as well as time in the art room followed by Pam’s hot chocolate and toast.

Friday 7 February 2025 Boarding Blog - week ending 7th February 2025

Friday 31 January 2025 Boarding Blog - week ending 31st February 2025

Friday 24 January 2025 Week ending 23 January 2025 On Monday we played some games and talked about sports - in particular which country will win the upcoming Six Nations. The children did their prep and spent some good time playing games.

Friday 17 January 2025 Boarding Blog - week ending 17th January 2025 This week marked our first full week back in the boarding houses after the Christmas break, and it’s been a fantastic start to the new term! The boarders have jumped straight into a variety of activities, and there has been something for everyone to enjoy.

Friday 6 December 2024 Boarding Blog - week ending 6th December 2024 Nice chilled week this week for the boarding team, we started with a cozy Christmas movie night in the boarding houses putting up our trees and decorations with yummy hot chocolate for snack. On Tuesday night we all spent in the Pre-Prep gym for some exciting games of dodgeball and King Ball. On Wednesday we had a packed night with everyone getting back at different times from fixtures, our senior girls helping with the form 5s makeup before their Cinderella and Rockerfella play then we had a massive game of dodgeball in the Pre-Prep gym to hide from the miserable rain. To finish this week off, we spent Thursday night inside playing some kahoot quizzes, then some of us headed outside to play football and others to the art room out of the cold, so a successful second last week for boarding before the holidays!

Friday 29 November 2024 Boarding Blog - week ending 29th November This week the Monday boarders enjoyed a trip to the Galashiels cinema to watch the new Wicked movie and they enjoyed some popcorn and sweet treats. On Tuesday everyone took part in a Kahoot quiz and enjoyed some time outside. Wednesday night included some Wii golf in the boys house and then a couple of games of dodgeball and table tennis in the gym. On Thursday night the boarders played football, a few obstacle relay races and some very entertaining games of dodgeball. A great way to finish the week before the Gap Surprise later on tonight.

Friday 22 November 2024 Boarding Blog - week ending 22nd November 2024 This Monday evening was a cold one! So we spent it cozied up in the boarding houses watching movies, having hot chocolate and toast for snack to fend off the chills. Tuesday night we had great fun in the art room making bookmarks with some of us in the PPG playing very competitive games of dodge ball and king ball. Wednesday night we got right into the fun after no fixtures or prep with some more fun games in the PPG, finishing the night off with a St Mary’s kahoot quiz in the Hamilton involving plenty of hilarity before we headed of to snack, we continued the fun in the boarding houses with the boys playing some Wii golf, and the girls creating their wonderful new bookmarks. To finish this great week off we spent Thursday night completing our drawings for the Lochies big Christmas card competition, then outside for some football to bring the night to a close.

Friday 15 November 2024 Boarding Blog - week ending 15th November 2024 This week at boarding the week started off quietly with the girls watching a movie and the boys playing on the Nintendo switch in the boys house. On Tuesday everyone took advantage of the dry weather and enjoyed time on the tennis courts and a game of football. Those who went to Gala Harriers had a great session and Poppy was presented with a third place trophy for her efforts at the Ladhope cross country earlier in the season. Wednesday involved some time outside and then art as well as some games inside the Sanderson building. On Thursday night the boarders played a game of rugby on the front field, some of the girls enjoyed some time in the art room. It was a good way to finish off the week.

Friday 8 November 2024 Boarding Blog - week ending 8th November 2024 This week’s been a good one, on Monday we took the opportunity to have a quiet chilled evening of watching movies and of course the football to start us off right for the week. This Tuesday night we all took advantage of the drier weather and enjoyed a great evening outside on the tennis courts playing various games. Wednesday involved some more outside games like football, rugby and skipping as well as a few games of mafia on the tennis courts which is a favourite at the moment. On Thursday we spent the night with some of us inside making wonderful art, whilst also playing hide and seek in the Sanderson, and then outside to enjoy a very competitive boys vs girls game of capture the flag with plenty of hilarity and fun to finish off this great week at boarding.

Friday 1 November 2024 Boarding Blog - week ending 1st November 2024

Friday 25 October 2024 Boarding Blog - week ending 25th October 2024 A short and sweet week to bring us back for this winter term, on Wednesday we spent some of the night outside playing with a nerf ball on the grass and then moved inside to play some hide and seek and sardines in the Sanderson, then to finish it off Thursday night we had plenty of fun playing some German spotlight on the front field, whilst others had a cosy movie night in the boarding house.

Friday 11 October 2024 Boarding Blog - week ending 11th October 2024 This week started off with the boys playing a very intense game of dodgeball in the Pre-Prep gym. The girls enjoyed making some abstract art pieces. Mr. Rooney bought down a few chocolate covered strawberries for snack which were thoroughly enjoyed. On Tuesday night the boys and girls came together to enjoy a few games of dodgeball. Wednesday involved a good day of fixtures and the boarders once again took the the gym to play dodgeball. On Thursday night the boarders enjoyed the squad singing competition. It was a good week and we look forward to welcoming everyone back after the half term break.

Friday 4 October 2024 Week ending Friday 4th October

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Friday 20 September 2024 Boarding Blog week ending 20th September 2024 Another week at boarding finished, Monday night thanks to Mr Rooney we got to play with some remote control cars playing lots of mini races and eventually breaking one round the big tree, Tuesday we spent the night out on the front field enjoying the sunshine playing lots of games, Wednesday we made the most of another sunny night and went over to the park racing round the obstacle courses competing for the fastest lap time, and to finish this fun filled week off we spent the night out on the front field playing a big game of capture the flag involving everyone boarding.

Friday 13 September 2024 Boarding Blog - week ending 13th September 2024 On Monday night the boarders took to the art room, and some ventured outside to play rugby. Tuesday saw the boarders make the short trip across to the park which was well enjoyed. Wednesday night involved an intense game of football, art and a collection of Kahoot quizzes. On Thursday the boarders took to the driving range. It was a well enjoyed evening out, with all levels of golf being shown. A great way to close out the week.

Monday 9 September 2024 Boarding blog week ending 6th September 2024 A fabulous first full week back at boarding!

Tuesday 3 September 2024 Boarding Blog - week ending 30th August 2024 This week we welcomed back our boarders after the summer break. Wednesday was full of rugby in the good weather and then movies. Thursday had more rugby in more good weather, a couple of games on the tennis court and then a nice, sweet treat of ice creams. Overall it was good few days back and a nice way to settle into the term.