I am going to boarding school (to teach) in a few weeks. Due to my holiday, I need to start packing and preparing now. What should I bring? Thanks
2006-08-09 22:33:58 · 13 answers · asked by sarah_roo03 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Mufti (smart casual clothing for trips)
Your subfusc (if it's that sort of old school)
Everyday clothing (shirts, pants, suits etc)
A warm waterproof coat and gloves (lots of standing around at matches, before chapel etc)
At least one black tie outfit for year end/christmas/leaving balls
Good books (if you end up supervising detention)
Sports kit & swimwear inc gym towel
Tough boots and warm sock (field trips/class trips etc)
Whiteboard/overhead pens (yes they provide them but they always run out)
A really good diary - there will be lots of events you'll have to be aware of because some will affect your classes
A good note book - you'll have a lot of names to learn very quickly (including the parents of the kids)
If you are living in house:
lots of pants (laundry is only once a week - bring a net bag to put your small's in so they don't get lost)
Cash's (name labels so you can identify your clothing - I guarantee someone else will have the same coat/gloves etc)
Homely stuff - a favorite picture, your duvet, towels etc
Good books for when you're supervising detention/prep/signing in etc
A good tuck box (usually a small trunk with a good lock on it - kids can get everywhere and there's some stuff you need to keep locked securely - booze, fags, personal stuff like passports and credit card statements)
You'll have a great time - it's always a bit of a shock to the system but soon it will be second nature.
2006-08-09 22:55:05 · answer #1 · answered by blondenglishrose 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
At the Boarding School I went to as a pupil the Boarding Staff had a flat in the relevant boarding house. They basically had everything in there to live. I think they even had a kitchen. Treat it as a furnished rented flat.
Good luck in the new job!
2006-08-10 05:47:27 · answer #2 · answered by ehc11 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
laundry days are few and far between so plenty of undies
a travel iron or similar - laundry gets washed but not much else
a lockable tuck box for bits and pieces - used to use mine to hide empty wine bottles after we'd smuggled drink in!!
extra name tapes - they always fall off, try the iron-on ones if you're useless at sewing
medical stuff - little things like plasters and aspirin as the house matrons are normally quite stingy about handing out these things
hot water bottle - central heating not always a priority!
torch - neither are hallway lights after lights out!
stamps - these are like gold dust, guard them with your life
............. just the usual clothes and stuff, you'll have a great time. I know I got up to some mad things so don't be too hard on the girls/boys!
2006-08-10 08:06:32 · answer #3 · answered by v_farrow 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget your toothbrush! Sorry, wrong category. I thought the question was about the most irritating programme ever to be on British television. Sorry Chris, I know it made you a millionaire and fame as husband of Dr. Who's assistant
2006-08-10 17:19:36 · answer #4 · answered by stratmanreturns 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well depends what is ur accomadation like?
Well you need outfits suitable for teaching and outfits suitable when you aren't teaching.
Books to read ,laptops,pens everything you will miss when you have moved from home.
Makeup,phone,watch,alarm clock,stationary,sweets,biscuits a new mug for staff room lol,coffee,teabags,sugar
dvd,tv,
I think if i was going i'd have every thing I own going lol
Good luck in the new job !!
2006-08-10 05:43:52 · answer #5 · answered by Nutty Girl 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hmmm I'm thinking that you already know what you should bring with you because your a clever little chicken. So I suggest you bring plenty of valium . if you dont use it you'll quite likely be able to sell It !!
2006-08-10 17:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by a cottage by the sea 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What does the school recommend for new teachers to bring?
What will be provided in your accommodations by the school?
Ask a fellow teacher for some advice?
2006-08-10 12:05:49 · answer #7 · answered by blind_school 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Take BOARDS to a Boarding School
2006-08-10 11:16:22 · answer #8 · answered by tonyflair2002 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
If you are a teacher why are you asking this question - its quite worrying
2006-08-10 05:55:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
bodyguards
2006-08-10 05:38:06 · answer #10 · answered by bob 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋