Boarding at LRGS
Boarding - Pastoral Care
There are four boarding houses, each with their own character. Care of the boarders in each house is the responsibility of resident housemasters, aided by tutors and a full time medical and support staff. All aspects of pastoral care are overseen by the housemasters to ensure progress through the school is monitored and the pupils have appropriate support and guidance. Close liaison with parents is maintained throughout.
Each house also has its own team of matrons who are a key component of the support and care provided for the pupils. The boarding community at LRGS is readily recognised as the heart of the school and boys achieve remarkable success in all areas of school life. The school prides itself on an atmosphere where achievement is recognised, not only in the academic sphere but also in all other activities. Boarders are integrated totally into the activities of the school in addition to their own programme of Sunday activities.
Boarding at LRGS gives boys the opportunity to sample all the activities which the school offers both on the sporting front, in cultural areas and within the cadet force without the concerns of travelling long distances home at the end of the day. They also have the opportunity of applying for the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, which is very popular at the school.
In addition there is an organised programme of weekend social events which the boarders can take part in. These range from paintballing and stock car racing, to trips to the cinema, Blackpool and Alton Towers. There are also regular joint socials, including quizzes and discos, with boarders at Casterton Girls' School in Kirkby Lonsdale.
Well-structured homework time and tutorial support, alongside access to all the school's resources give boys added opportunity for exam success and the increasing responsibilities given to boys in the sixth form provide a wealth of experience.
Key boarding staff
Head of Boarding - Mr I Whitehouse
Storey House 1st & 2nd Year
Housemaster - Mr A D King
Assistant Housemaster - Mr B Calvert
Resident House Tutor - Mrs C Wynn-Jones
Frankland House - 3rd Year
Housemaster - Dr A Shawcross
House Tutor - Mr P Jago
Ashton House - 4th Year to U6th Form
Housemaster - Mr S Rands
School House - 4th Year to U6th Form
Housemaster - Mr J Millatt
Assistant Housemaster - Mr C Atkinson
Resident House Tutor - Mr J Hurrell
