British Prep Schools: The Children's Ages--Junior Section
Figure 1.-- Within a year or two, especially with boarders, the children become very close. Very close friendships are formed. Often their best friends become their school mates because they spend so much time together. Children at this age especially seek adult approval. Peer presure is a less poweful force than it will become with the older children.
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The junior section of a prep school generally included the new entrants and the younger boys through 9-10 years. These students generally take most of their classes in their form rooms. The first year is particularly difficult because many children are adjusting to the school and making new friends. Many come from the pre-pep, but many others are new to the school. This means that their preparation can vary. After the fitst year most of the difficulties have been ironed out and the differences in the children's preparation addressed. Within a year or two, especially with boarders, the children become very close. Very close friendships are formed. Often their best friends become their school mates because they spend so much time together. Children at this age especially seek adult approval. Peer presure is a less poweful force than it will become with the older children. The children by the second year, meaning 8-9 year olds, have fully adjusted to boarding life. These children because of the boarding experience are often much more independent than other children their age.
