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PUPILS IN MCNABB HOUSE COMMENT

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"This is my first year in Dollar Academy. I have found the living to be very easy. The atmosphere in the house couldn't be better: everyone is very friendly towards you and you don't have to worry about being accepted.
My house is a top standard. Most of us have our own rooms and you share a shower room with one other person. We have pool and table tennis, playstation2, DVD players and computers with internet access. The community feeling in the house creates an atmosphere of being part of a big family."

Form VI pupil from Germany - recently joined

"When I first joined the house I was taken by the mature atmosphere and the encouragement of independence that is subtly made by the house staff. Coming from a 'junior' house the contrast was extremely apparent. This atmosphere brings a more adult nature to the house and everyone seems to carry a set of expectations and standards given to them only by the fact that they are a McNabb boy. This was very noticeable in my first few days in the house; instead of moaning about the duties the boys seemed to understand and appreciate the purpose they served in a broader context; this showed the feeling of mutual understanding and respect between pupils and staff."

Form V Scottish pupil - long term boarder

"Since joining McNabb I have had the privilege of experiencing the wonderful community that is Dollar boarding. We, as a house, have been on many social ventures; theatre trips, cinema, shopping excursions and meals out, not to mention our numerous dining in nights. We are also suitably entertained in the house with a pool table, table tennis table, TV, DVD, PS2 and several computers with internet access. Our houseparents are always ready to chat and listen to our concerns and, together with our two house tutors, our black Labrador (Oswald) and Freddie and Abi, help to give the wonderful homely feel to McNabb.
The house is newly refurbished, and has been redesigned so that almost all the rooms are singles and there is a bathroom to every 2 or 3 boarders. As most of the rooms
are single they provide a sanctuary if you need peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of our busy Common Room.
Our Common Room is a large open plan room with breakfast bar, pool and table tennis tables and a DVD entertainment system, so it is a brilliant place to relax with your friends after school and in the evening after prep. The common room is also where we have supper and where we sometimes have breakfast on a Saturday. We have house meeting here every Monday, we can bring up any points or problems we have to our house parents. All in all I feel that McNabb house is an experience that everyone would love."

Form V English pupil

 

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