Celebrating diversity in boarding life
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Exposure to different cultures from a young age, whether in boarding or daily school life, helps young people increase their global awareness and cultural consciousness. Multicultural education creates a safe, accepting, and successful learning environment for all.
Celebrating Diversity
At The Royal, we celebrate the diversity of our pupils and how it enriches our boarding community. Boarders have an excellent understanding and awareness of the mix of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds of their community. Without exception, all pupils are recognised and valued, and they value and respect each other.
Cultural Appreciation
The celebration of cultural events and traditions from across the globe – be it Epiphany and the French Galette des Rois tradition, Chinese New Year, Black History Month or Diwali stimulates cultural awareness and curiosity. Whether our boarders are from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, they can expect to celebrate British culture as well as their own. Boarders visit museums and art galleries, enjoy trips to London and the theatre and sample the quintessential British cream tea!
Food brings cultures together
Food is a great vehicle for sharing cultural heritage and traditions with people from different backgrounds. The school’s Catering Team ensures special events are celebrated, from Christmas to Chinese New Year… but it doesn’t stop here, boarders are encouraged to share their favourite recipes and cook with others – with some help from staff if required! It might be Korean, Indian, French, Chinese – sharing food brings people together.
English as the common language
Cultural diversity in the boarding house encourages pupils to use English as the common language. Boarders for whom English is their second language find their language skills improve dramatically during their time at the school.
A well-rounded education
Multicultural education prepares pupils to thrive in a diverse world. At its core, multicultural education fosters advanced critical thinking - the ability to step back and evaluate different viewpoints and arguments, builds empathy, increases curiosity and provides pupils with a broader picture of reality.
“Boarding life at The Royal is like a big family where everyone has a place.”
PAUL, YEAR 9 FRENCH BOARDER
Find out more about boarding at The Royal School, email - admissions@royal.surrey.sch.uk