Hello everyone,
It’s me, Boardington Bear, back again with another cosy weekly update from our busy boarding house. This week has been full of new beginnings, delicious baking, a little bit of pampering and lots of positive boarding energy, and of course I was right in the middle of it all.
The biggest news of all is that we welcomed a brand new Year 7 boarder into our boarding family. She has moved from being a day student to becoming a full boarder, which is a very big and brave change. I made it my personal mission to help her feel at home. I stayed close by during her first days, showed her the best spots in the house and even demonstrated how to do a proper boarding house wave. I also sat proudly on her bed for a moment to test the comfort level. Very important bear business.
This week in baking club we made rocky road, and I did not simply watch, oh no. I supervised the mixing carefully and made sure the chocolate was stirred with full dedication. When it came to adding the biscuit pieces, I was extremely helpful. I also inspected the finished tray very closely to make sure it was safe and ready to eat. It passed my bear test beautifully.
We also enjoyed a fabulous pampering session, where the girls had their hair blow-dried and styled. The boarding house was suddenly full of shiny hair, big smiles and the sound of hairdryers whirring away like little winter winds. I sat in the centre of it all, feeling like a true salon assistant. One student even placed me on the table so I could watch properly. I think I may have become the official pampering mascot.
Another highlight was our English conversation group, and this one had a brilliant Countdown style theme. I joined in as an honorary team member, listening carefully and trying to look very thoughtful whenever a tricky word appeared. I even offered some inspiration by sitting next to the letters like a fluffy dictionary. There was lots of laughter and some very impressive vocabulary from the students. I was extremely proud.
This week also brought the exciting introduction of the new Corridor Reward Programme, and I took it very seriously. I made sure to keep my bed perfectly made and my room tidy at all times. I gave my pillow a proper fluff every morning and kept my room looking neat and organised. I even did a little tidy patrol now and then, peeking into rooms as if I were a corridor inspector. A bear must lead by example, and I wanted our corridor to earn every point possible.
With a new boarder settling in, rocky road enjoyed, pampering complete, conversation flowing and corridor rewards to aim for, it has been a brilliant week in boarding. I cannot wait to see what next week brings.
Until the next adventure,
Paws on the ground, news all around
Boarding house 
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