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Bandon Grammar School

Boarding at BGS

 

At Bandon Grammar School, we are immensely proud of our school’s strong 5 & 7 day boarding traditions that represent a unique element of our school’s culture. Boarding for boys in Roundhill House and girls in Richmount House provides a strong family atmosphere for the whole school. 

Boarders and day pupils join for classes, meals, sports & activities. Our boarders enjoy comfortable conditions in small dormitories of 2 - 6 pupils, state of the art facilities for living & learning, excellent multicultural cuisines and fulltime care by our dedicated and caring House-parents.

Please see our Boarding Handbook below.

 Boarding Handbook 

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Boarding makes the world feel like home

As a boarder, you have a wonderful opportunity to form friendships that will last a lifetime and to learn first hand about different parts of Ireland and other countries, cultures and traditions. We want you to love your time in the boarding school and to feel that you are part of the large BGS family. This is your home during term time. We support you to be happy, comfortable and assured.

If you are new to boarding, we are all happy to help and welcome you: staff and fellow pupils understand your experience and will help you to find your place in, contribute to and enjoy life at Bandon Grammar School. We are above all else, a family.

We also provide a staffed bus for collection from and drop-off to Dublin Airport at the various school holidays to and from the school to ensure our students are safe when leaving and returning to our boarding houses.    

Match night in Roundhill

Activities and Exploration

Our boarding students have access to a wide range of activities, both on and off-campus. From engaging in school sports and clubs to exploring local attractions and participating in cultural excursions, there is always something exciting to do during the week and at weekends. 

 

If you’re interested in learning more about boarding at Bandon Grammar School or wish to apply, please contact us. We are excited to welcome you to our community here in Bandon and to help you embark on this memorable journey.

  

Seven-Day Boarding in BGS

Students who take up the 7 day boarding option will be offered an immersive boarding experience, filled with opportunities for study, relaxation, cultural exploration, and personal growth.

 

Boarding Gallery

Boarding Gallery

   

  • Weekend boarding: More time for study and relaxation after a busy school week, with extended sign-out availability.
  • Breakfast: Served in each of the boarding houses, allowing students a lie in after their school week on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Laundry Service: Available to 5 & 7-day boarders throughout the week.
  • Sunday Service: Inclusive attendance alternating between Church of Ireland Sunday Service, Roman Catholic service and the Methodist Church service, representing our diverse community. Please discuss this with your Houseparent .
  • Leave Out: Extended leave out is available at the discretion of the staff member on duty.
  • Weekend Activities: A wide ranging weekend activity schedule is run throughout the year, with trips to other boarding schools, Ballyhass, Inchydoney Surf School, Killarney, Cliffs of Moher, Cork city, Bowling, Go Karting but to name a few. These activities  provide many purposes but mainly an opportunity to bond with fellow students while also seeing what west Cork and Munster have to offer. 

Boarding Team

 

Our dedicated Boarding Team provides a safe, supportive, and caring environment where students can thrive. With extensive experience and strong involvement in school life as teachers, coaches, and past pupils, they help create a welcoming home-from-home atmosphere. Their shared goal is to foster community, wellbeing, and personal growth, ensuring every boarder feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.


 

Boarding Staff (ID 1332)


Roundhill House Duty Staff  (Boys' Boarding): Jack Buss, Sean Cahalane, Denis Collins, Rory Golden, Jack L'Estrange, Eoghan Power & Ben Roberts Contact: roundhill@bgsmail.ie

Richmount House Duty Staff (Girls' Boarding): Holly-Ann Duggan, Shona Hayes, Charlie McBurney, Megan O'Callaghan, Skyler Schulte & Taylor Schulte

Nurses: Laura Gibbs, Sharon Clarke, Sally Rowe, Jean Keating-Piper

Boarding Admissions: Ann Nixon  admissions@bgsmail.ie

 

 

 

Parental Involvement

Parents and Boarding House Staff share responsibility for the students while they are living in the Boarding House. It is important that parents and Boarding House staff work together to ensure consistency of expectations in student behaviour and wellbeing. 

Guardianship

For students who live outside of Ireland the school requires a local guardian be nominated on enrolment. This guardian is a contact on the ground for both student and parent. They take a special interest in their student and support them in their academic progress, language development and overall wellbeing. The Guardian acts as a representative for the parent where required e.g. Parent Teacher Meetings, hospital visits.
Bandon Grammar School will provide prospective international students with a list of experienced guardians on request. It is also possible for a family to nominate another relation or close friend who lives in Ireland as the student guardian for the duration of their education in BGS.

 

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