Jemimah and Will, joint Chief Cadet Captains of College at Berkshire’s Pangbourne College, share a day in their lives
Jemimah
07:00 – Wake up bright and early for essential shower karaoke, before heading to breakfast with my girls for a taste of Pangbourne’s French cuisine – pain au chocolat.
08:25 – Wednesday morning means Congers! Pupils and staff are warming up their vocals, ready for the hymns of the day – it’s a good thing I warmed up earlier. Bonus points if we get to sing ‘I Vow to Thee, My Country’, it’s a crowd favourite. After a morning filled with music, I’m off to discover the many means of mass communications at Media.
10:30 – After learning about the multiple ways to communicate to an audience, I head back to St. George (girls’ boarding division/house) to grab a snack for fuel, check in on the girls, and utilise my free study period to knuckle down on some work before heading back to lessons.
12:25 – Lunch time, although, not before a brief meeting with the Head in my role as Chief Cadet and Captain of College. Chilli for lunch means it is time to put my connoisseur skills to use creating a chipotle bowl from the contents of the salad bar. Post hearty lunch, back to division to catch up with friends before the final two lessons of the day.
18:00 – Time for more food as we indulge in supper. For some this is the ultimate meal since on Wednesdays boarders are allowed to order pizza if they wish. Following this, it is time to head back to division for some study.
20:30 –After tending to the academics, I wind down in the evening by spending time with friends in the house watching Netflix, making noodles or going for a stroll around the campus.
10:30 – I conduct my swift night routine, before heading to bed.
Will
7:00 – When the ‘beep’ of my alarm goes off, I get up, get ready and head off to breakfast, where my Weetabix is awaiting me.
8:25 – Thursday morning means that it is time for College parade practice. We are not a military school, but it’s great to have the opportunity to pay tribute to our naval roots through our parades. It also allows me to practise my leadership skills by helping guide the younger students in perfecting their marching.
10:30 – Economics. After a lesson drawing graphs and learning about the financial world, it is finally break time. This involves cracking open the digestives and catching up with friends. Next, I’m off to the Politics department for class.
12:25 – Finally, lunch has arrived. However, before enjoying a delicious plate of fish and chips I have a quick Chiefs’ (Head Boy and Girl) meeting and a swift gym session. After lunch, back to my division (house) for some more socialising in advance of the final lesson of the day.
15:15 – Lessons for the day have ended and it is time for a quick Tutor session before getting ready for rowing. After a brisk jog to the river, we spend a good hour on the water before running back up the hill for Enrichment.
18:00 – Time for another nutritious meal. Tonight is normally paella night. After indulging in some European foodie culture, I crack on and catch up with prep and study for a quiet hour and a half.
20:30 – After some quality work is completed, it’s time to sit back and relax. In the evening the boys in my division tend to put on a movie or have a competitive inter-house table tennis tournament.
10:30 – Lights out and ready for the next day.
Pangbourne College pangbourne.com
Further reading: Repton’s Head Boy and Girl talk us through a day in their lives
Note: View to Pangbourne College by Des Blenkinsopp, licenced to Creative Commons via Geograph 3829364
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