GISS Pastoral Care

Gordonstoun International Summer School

We recognise you are entrusting us with your child’s care; it is a privilege and one we do not take lightly.

Gordonstoun international Summer School is run by Gordonstoun teams, to the same high standards, and following the same sector leading policies and practices as our full boarding Prep and Senior Schools.

"Our heartfelt applause for a flawlessly executed summer program which has dedication and heart written all over it.”

- Current Parent

Accommodation & Pastoral Care
Students live in the school boarding houses, looked after by Houseparents and resident assistant staff. Children are allocated a boarding house depending on their age and gender. The houses are usually a mixture of single, double and 4 beds, with private washrooms. Students spend very little time in their rooms; they are encouraged to relax with friends, watch films, have snacks or play table tennis. This is an important part of ensuring friendships grow. Our mobile phone policy includes access to devices but also ensures students spend time enjoying the course rather than be glued to their phones! Throughout the programme there is a high level of personal attention, with one member of staff for every three students.

Accommodation & Pastoral Care

Students live in the school boarding houses, looked after by Houseparents and resident assistant staff.

Children are allocated a boarding house depending on their age and gender. The houses are usually a mixture of single, double and 4 beds, with private washrooms. Students spend very little time in their rooms; they are encouraged to relax with friends, watch films, have snacks or play table tennis. This is an important part of ensuring friendships grow.

Our mobile phone policy includes access to devices but also ensures students spend time enjoying the course rather than be glued to their phones! Throughout the programme there is a high level of personal attention, with one member of staff for every three students.

Travel Arrangements
Unless you are confident your child can change flights and terminals without assistance, please register them with the airline as Unaccompanied Minors, or with Airport Angels at Heathrow for support with flight transfers.

Food
We know food is really important! Our dining hall is used to feeding over 500 hungry students all year. Meals are carefully planned to provide a balanced diet. There’s a great choice, and alternative dishes are available for vegetarians and students with medical or religious requirements. Gordonstoun’s Catering Manager personally oversees our Summer School catering arrangements in the school’s modern refectory, and within our boarding houses.

Food

We know food is really important! Our dining hall is used to feeding over 500 hungry students all year.

Meals are carefully planned to provide a balanced diet. There’s a great choice, and alternative dishes are available for vegetarians and students with medical or religious requirements.

Gordonstoun’s Catering Manager personally oversees our Summer School catering arrangements in the school’s modern refectory, and within our boarding houses.

Medical Attention
Our on campus Healthcare Centre is open 24 hours a day during Summer School. Our healthcare team is led by a fully qualified paediatric nurse, and there is access to a doctor and a hospital within 10 minutes from the school. Students should have private medical insurance before they arrive with us. As part of the application process we provide details of a policy that may be of interest to families, which can be purchased for a small fee.

Medical Attention

Our on campus Healthcare Centre is open 24 hours a day during Summer School. Our healthcare team is led by a fully qualified paediatric nurse, and there is access to a doctor and a hospital within 10 minutes from the school.

Students should have private medical insurance before they arrive with us. As part of the application process we provide details of a policy that may be of interest to families, which can be purchased for a small fee.

Clothing
Casual, comfortable clothing is required. Scotland in July and August has an average temperature of 16-18°C (62°F) and often reaches 25°C (72°F) or more. It is regarded as probably the hottest two months of the year here. Daytime dress is informal, but we ask students to bring smart clothes for our final celebration dinner. A suggested clothing list is sent with administrative details on registration. We have an onsite laundry open every day Monday to Friday.

Clothing

Casual, comfortable clothing is required. Scotland in July and August has an average temperature of 16-18°C (62°F) and often reaches 25°C (72°F) or more. It is regarded as probably the hottest two months of the year here.

Daytime dress is informal, but we ask students to bring smart clothes for our final celebration dinner.

A suggested clothing list is sent with administrative details on registration.

We have an onsite laundry open every day Monday to Friday.

Communication & Photography
Parent CommunicationHouseparents live with the students in our boarding houses and are the parents’ first point of contact. They will update you on your child’s progress and answer any questions you have. Throughout the summer our team in the GISS office will also be very happy to help with any queries. Mobiles & Electronic DevicesStudents may bring mobiles and other electronic devices with them, however their use will be restricted. Students will be permitted to use their phones in the morning before breakfast, and for a period of time in the evenings to call home and contact friends. For the rest of the day, and during the night, devices are safely stored in the boarding houses. Students can take their phones with them to the Outdoor Adventure residentials, and the same rules will apply. Parent Portal Parents will be given access to an online portal where photos are uploaded on a daily basis by our Media team, allowing you to experience the fun and excitement from a distance!

Communication & Photography

Parent CommunicationHouseparents live with the students in our boarding houses and are the parents’ first point of contact. They will update you on your child’s progress and answer any questions you have. Throughout the summer our team in the GISS office will also be very happy to help with any queries.
Mobiles & Electronic DevicesStudents may bring mobiles and other electronic devices with them, however their use will be restricted. Students will be permitted to use their phones in the morning before breakfast, and for a period of time in the evenings to call home and contact friends. For the rest of the day, and during the night, devices are safely stored in the boarding houses. Students can take their phones with them to the Outdoor Adventure residentials, and the same rules will apply.
Parent Portal
Parents will be given access to an online portal where photos are uploaded on a daily basis by our Media team, allowing you to experience the fun and excitement from a distance!

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