Showing posts with label Induction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Induction. Show all posts
Thursday, 12 December 2013
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
New Juniors Challenge Day
This weekend saw the new junior boys' challenge trip to do bushcraft at Ickwell (our school's nature reserve), which was possible due to the combined effort of Mr
Gracie and Mrs Murray. The activities programme ranged from Fire
Starting, using Swedish military gear (at which Alex Guliev proved to be very skilled),
to Shelter Building and Rope making which for some proved to be a challenge and
others (such as Duncan Keyworth), who were surprisingly good at it from the first time. Certainly the highlight of that day for most people was cooking marshmallows at
a camp fire, and without doubt it was found easy enough by all boys, and most
teachers!
Assan Amirov
Assan Amirov
Monday, 26 August 2013
New Boy's Dictionary
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As with any community of people who live closely together, Talbots house has evolved a vocabulary that might sound strange to some. Here are some key words/phrases that you might come across and what they mean:
25 side - The side of the house nearest to town, where Mr & Mrs Rees live
27 side - The side of the house closest to the park, where Mr & Mrs Gracie live
Assistant House Master - The tutor who lives in the house and helps the housemaster. It is currently Mr Rees
Barn - The big room where boys enter the house with the pool and table tennis tables in it
Boot Room - The big room near the garden exit where you can keep muddy shoes, outdoor coats and sports equipment
Drills - Tasks set to serve the house, usually as a consequence of not fulfilling responsibilities as a member of Talbot's
Duties - Areas of the house you are given to look after for a set time period
House Master - The person with overall charge of the house and your care whilst in Talbot's. It is currently Mr Gracie.
JCR - What used to be the 'Junior Common Room' which is now the house computer room.
Matron - The amazing ladies who make you tea, listen to your concerns, do your laundry and look after the house during the day.
Options - Senior boys in the house who help keep it running smoothly and who are good to talk to when you are worried or have a question.
SCR - The senior common room. A quieter sitting room where you can read, do some work, play games or practise the piano.
Tutor - The person who you see each morning and is in charge of helping you make the most f your academic and other opportunities whilst at Bedford.
Don't worry if you forget, it's always fine to ask. If you come across any other words/phrases you don't know, let us know so we can add them to help future boys who are trying to settle in.
Don't worry if you forget, it's always fine to ask. If you come across any other words/phrases you don't know, let us know so we can add them to help future boys who are trying to settle in.
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