Cooper Lodge House Handbook

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COOPER LODGE HOUSE HANDBOOK

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HOUSE LIVING

Being part of a boarding house, whether you are day or boarding, is a wonderful opportunity to make friends and be part of a fabulous community. Houses have great team spirit and pupils are proud to be part of them. Advice for new pupils joining a House: • Look after each other, especially in the first few weeks • Make friends in your own House, before you start making strong friendships out of House • Give everyone a chance. Have an open mind and try to accept someone, even if you don’t think you have much in common with them – their opinion of you matters too! • Make a real effort to meet and get to know other people, even if it’s hard to do at first • Be kind to people in your own year. You are all going to be together for five, four or two years

• Respect other people’s belongings – ask if you want to borrow anything • Respect other people’s space – ask if you want to go into someone’s room More generally in boarding school you are very busy – these ideas will make life easier: • Be organised and on time for lessons and call overs • Work hard and get prep done the night it is set, so that you can hand in your work on time and not get behind • Wear the right uniform and avoid customisation • Listen to the advice you are given, particularly from older years. Talk to your HM, AHM or Matron or a prefect if you have a problem. We are all here to help you • Enjoy yourself and have a great time in your first year in Cooper Lodge!

ST EDWARD’S, OXFORD

JUNE 2025