Staff and Care
A strong support structure
Small dorm sizes and a comprehensive staff structure mean that our boarders, many of whom live outside of South Africa, can feel at home at Kingswood and benefit from a supportive and nurturing environment.
Each boarding house is run by a Houseperson who is, assisted by an Assistant Houseperson, both teacher and student assistants as well as a matron.
Pastoral care
Our aim for our junior boarders is to support our girls and boys in every way possible. This starts by building relationships with each and every one, and being involved in all aspects of their life.
The pupils are also actively involved in looking after and being there for one another. All our senior girls ‘shadow’ a junior pupil, which helps foster real support, as their role is to take a real interest in the lives of the younger children, ask after them and spend time with them.
Teachers who are mentoring some of the younger, prep-department boarders also take a special interest in them and in building firm relationships with visits and sometimes fun outings on the weekend. Student
Assistants also play a vital role in the day-to-day lives of the boarders, and each of them is unique – bringing a special presence to the lives of our boarders.
On the spiritual side, the College chaplain, Rev Tim is a constant presence and the KWAM leaders are very active.