Education begins with a sense of belonging. At Greenwood High there are two hostel blocks – one each for the boys and the girls. The blocks are spacious with a fulfilling flow of light and air. Each room is spacious enough to accomodate 3 students. The hostel blocks are conveniently located on either side of the cafeteria so that students can just walk across. Amenities are detailed to be at par with international hostels. House parents are in charge of the hostels – they supervise the requirements of the students, ensuring apt time-management and monitoring their games and outings.
Security of the campus is maintained at highest level with security guards along with patrolling guards and supervisors on duty 24/7. They ensure that no student leaves the campus without authorised permission and instructions from the concerned authority.
The boarding at Greenwood High provides each student with a supportive family environment – a ‘home away from home’, where he or she could feel immediately happy and secure. Qualities such as kindness and consideration towards others, respect for other children’s space and belongings, the desire to learn from one another’s cultures, and to give one’s best in the pursuit of success are what we look to identify and inculcate in our students. We believe that with these life skills they will be equipped to deal with the demands of day to day hurdles. To ensure that these qualities are attained by individual students, we have the presence of House parents, and a nurse living in the hostel, who gives supreme importance to our boarders in all aspects of boarding life including pastoral care, health and safety, as boarding life is rigorous and full of activities.
Both weekly and yearly boarding programs are available. The boarding, which is designed for students in all grades, has an excellent, modern accommodation with a family-style atmosphere. Boys and girls are accommodated in the two separate buildings with the cafeteria in the center.
Rooms are designed to be occupied by three students of the same age/grade. Furnishings for all rooms are of high standard and include beds, wardrobes, desks, chairs, lights, fans, bookshelves. Each section of the boarding house has an accommodation for house-parents, affording easy accessibility between students and staff. The boarding is equipped with the Wi Fi to assist students to keep up with their school work, but it is shut down at sleep time.
The dining area and kitchen at Greenwood High are of the highest standards and is very well-equipped. We have very experienced kitchen staff, who prepares full meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. The kitchen operates a two week rotational menu. All day- scholar, boarders, faculty and support staff are expected to partake of all meals, the food service is buffet style.
All meals are supervised by the house-parents and/or faculty. Once a student finishes his / her meal they are expected to put their plates and cutlery to the washing window.
The boarding has a full-time, always available medical nurse to take special care of the health and diet of our boarders; If a boarder is in need of further medical attention upon advice of the nurse, the boarder is taken to the hospital for special care and parents / guardians are informed immediately.
“A healthy body has a healthy mind” hence all boarders are expected to take part in the various activities available such as – Table tennis; Swimming; Soccer; Tennis; Basket ball; Skating; Cricket and the various excursions conducted.
All boarders are expected to hand in their laundry every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, it would be washed / ironed and returned the following laundry day. For easy identification of clothes it is preferred that all students mark their names with a waterproof marker.
We expect our students to maintain and encourage high standards of personal conduct. These include honesty, discipline, integrity, respect and consideration, ethics and values. Students who accept a position at Greenwood High commit to the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle:
The following are expected:
WEEK DAYS
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
|
05:45 |
Wake up |
|
06:00 – 06:30 |
Morning exercise |
|
06:30 – 07:00 |
Shower and get ready for school |
|
07:00 – 07:30 |
Breakfast |
|
08:15 – 15:00 |
School |
|
15:00 – 15:30 |
Snacks and juice |
|
15:30 – 16:30 |
Free time / Change for games |
|
16:30 – 17:30 |
Games |
|
17:30 – 18:00 |
Shower |
|
18:00 – 19:30 |
1st Study |
|
19:30 - 20:00 |
Dinner |
|
20:00 – 21:00 |
Free time / Viewing television / phone calls |
|
21:00 – 22:00 |
2nd Study for seniors |
|
22:00 |
Lights Out (IB students may continue studying with the permission of House Parent) |
SATURDAY
| Time |
Event (On alternative Saturday there will be an outing) |
|---|---|
|
07:00 |
Wake up & Shower |
|
07:30 – 08:00 |
Breakfast |
|
08:00 |
Room & cupboard organization / IB students leave for school |
|
09:00 – 10:30 |
Study time for the rest in boarding |
|
10:30 – 12:30 |
Games / activities |
|
13:00 – 13:30 |
Lunch |
|
13:30 – 15:30 |
Quiet time / Personal time |
|
15:30 – 16:00 |
Snack time |
|
16:00 – 17:30 |
Outdoor activity / games |
|
17:30 – 18:00 |
Shower |
|
18:00 – 19:30 |
Study time |
|
19:30 – 20:00 |
Dinner |
|
20:00 – 22:00 |
Phone /Television viewing / movie / Entertainment |
|
22:00 |
Lights Out / IB students may study till later if permission from House Parent |
SUNDAY
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
|
08:00 |
Wake up & Shower |
|
09:00 – 09:30 |
Breakfast |
|
09:30 - 10:30 |
Activities / games |
|
10:30 – 13:00 |
Leisure time / Television viewing |
|
13:00 – 13:30 |
Lunch |
|
13:30 – 15:30 |
Quiet time |
|
15:30 – 16:00 |
Snack time |
|
16:00 – 17:30 |
Outdoor activity / games |
|
17:30 – 18:00 |
Shower |
|
18:00 – 19:30 |
Study time |
|
19:30 – 20:00 |
Dinner |
|
20:00 – 21:00 |
Phone calls / Entertainment |
|
22:00 |
Lights Out |
Hostel life in Greenwood High makes us feel wanted and hence we feel at home.
– Student X IGCSE
During prep we get our difficulties solved and hence we live in a very enjoyable atmosphere.
– Student XII IB
Being on the food committee was challenging for me, even though I was caught between the committee and my colleagues, the cafeteria provided food that suited all palates.
– Student XII IB