Boarding House Life
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Collected on 6 August 2026
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Big Brothers and Big Sisters mentoring programme
New boarders are paired with senior boarders who act as mentors, helping them adjust to boarding life through guidance, companionship, and regular check-ins.
- Who it is for
- new boarders at Cordwalles Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Be a new boarder; be assigned a Big Brother or Big Sister by the Boarding House team
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However, Big Brothers and Big Sisters will be available to chat with parents about their son's progress.
Weekend outings and activities for boarders
Boarders are taken on weekend outings and participate in activities on campus. They may also enjoy quiet weekends on campus, especially during the closed weekend on the first weekend of the year.
- Who it is for
- current boarders at Cordwalles Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Be a registered boarder at Cordwalles Preparatory School
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Over the weekends, the boys are taken on outings, involved in activities on the school grounds and sometimes (as often requested) allowed to enjoy a quiet and relaxing weekend on campus.
Boarding at Cordwalles Preparatory School
Boys can join the boarding programme at Cordwalles Preparatory School, where they live in the Anthony Brown Boarding House and enjoy a structured daily routine with homework time, meals, recreation, and pastoral care. New boarders undergo a 10-day no-contact period to adjust, followed by bonding activities and mentorship from senior boarders.
- Who it is for
- boys enrolling at Cordwalles Preparatory School who wish to board
- How to act on it
- Apply through the admissions process; attend a tour; complete application forms and fees; be accepted by the school
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The Boarding House is part of the wider academic structure, and the Boarding House team are kept abreast of each boy's progress. We are proud to know our boys well and provide all the support needed for each boy to flourish.
Socials with St John's D.S.G. and The Wykeham Collegiate
Grade 7 boarders at Cordwalles Preparatory School occasionally attend social events with girls from St John's D.S.G. and The Wykeham Collegiate, fostering cross-school interaction and friendship.
- Who it is for
- Grade 7 boys at Cordwalles Preparatory School
- How to act on it
- Be a Grade 7 boarder at Cordwalles Preparatory School
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Grade 7s also occasionally have socials with girls from St John's D.S.G. or The Wykeham Collegiate.
Ballito Bus Service for boarders
A bus service is provided for boarders whose families live along the North Coast and in the Durban area, offering convenient transportation to and from school.
- Who it is for
- boarders with parents living in Ballito or Durban
- How to act on it
- Register as a boarder and confirm residence location; use the service during scheduled times
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Cordwalles offers a Ballito Bus Service – a great convenience for our parents who live along the North Coast and in the Durban area.
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KwaZulu-Natal, Msunduzi Local Municipality
Reference
https://cordwalles.co.za/boarding-house-life/
Key Takeaways
- Cordwalles Preparatory School
- Pietermaritzburg, KZN
- Anthony Brown Boarding House
- 6 senior dorms, 5 junior dorms
- 2018 extension completed
- 10-day no-contact policy
- closed weekend (first weekend of year)
- weekly laundry collection
- structured prep/homework hour daily
- ballito bus service
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters mentoring
- Grade 7 socials with St John's D.S.G. and Wykeham Collegiate
- Cordwalles Preparatory School
- Anthony Brown Boarding House
- St John's D.S.G.
- The Wykeham Collegiate
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