Common Areas
You decide how you want to spend your free time. Maybe you want to relax with friends in the student lounge? Work out in the fitness room? Gather some friends for ball games in the sports hall? Play a game of pool? Or maybe you want to work on something academic in one of our classrooms? Here, you have the opportunity to shape your own everyday life.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the school have a sports hall?
Yes, the school has a sports hall that is used for activities, exercise and events throughout the school year. The sports hall is available to students when it is not being used for lessons or other organised activities, until 11 p.m.
Is there a social gathering place in the school building?
Yes, the student lounge is the school’s social meeting place, where students can play pool, board games, or simply hang out and relax. It also has a small stage that can be used for smaller events such as karaoke or open mic nights. The student lounge is open until 11 p.m. every evening.
Where do you eat?
All meals are served in the dining hall. The dining hall can also be used for gatherings, events and social activities.
Can you use the classrooms outside of lessons?
Yes, the classrooms are open until [time]. 23. Yes, the classrooms are open in the evenings, including at weekends. Here, you can work, game with friends, or gather for different activities.
Does the school have an auditorium?
Yes, the school has an auditorium with 140 seats. It is used for morning assemblies and lessons, as well as cultural events, concerts, film screenings and social gatherings. It is open until 11 p.m. every evening, including at weekends.
How late is the school building open in the evening?
The school building is open until 11 p.m. every evening, including at weekends. On special occasions, we may stay open a little longer.
Is there internet in the school building?
Yes, we have wireless internet both in the classrooms and throughout the school building in general.
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