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Day in the life

The best way to get a flavour of a 'typical' day at Polam Hall is to take our student led tour.

First impressions from Ingrid who started in Polam Hall Sixth Form in September 2008

Hi! I am Ingrid, a Lower 6 student from Hong Kong who has just started the new school year at Polam Hall this September. I can still vividly remember how nervous and anxious I was before I came to the UK. There were weeks of sleepless nights when I lay on bed staring at the ceiling, wondering whether I would be able to make any friends or whether I could adapt to the new environment. Yet, I was soon proved to be overly worried. I was welcomed by teachers and classmates on the very first moment when I stepped into the Theatre. I am impressed by the people’s friendliness and sincerity. They offer me a warming hand from time to time and help me settle down quickly.

Parents may be concerned with academics, but in fact, there is nothing to be worried about. Because of the small class size, teachers are able to focus their attention on individual students and we have a lot of opportunities to express our ideas. Also, books for wider-reading and research are always available in the library and classrooms.

Extra-curricular activities at Polam Hall add zest to my school life. I am now a member of the Senior Choir and Debating Team. It is an excellent way to meet more new faces and brush up my English by engaging myself in different activities. In the coming months, I will also join the Interact Club and Drama Production as well. There is a wide range of academic, cultural, music and sports activities you can participate in here and they are all fun!

I understand that being in the completely foreign country alone is not at all easy, but with the help from staff and schoolmates, as well as the housemistresses in boarding house, you will surely enjoy your new school life here at Polam Hall.