Figure 1.--A popular free time activity at many prep schools, especially during the winter months when it turns dark early is pool. Many schools have pool tables. These boys are waiting their turn. |
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Boarders activities are much different. They engage in a range of activities after classes. This varies somewhat seasonally as because of the northerly lattitude in get dark rather quickly during the winter and stays light quite late suring the summer term. There are a lot of sports activities which are particularly important for the older boys. And there are free time activities. This can include both outdoor and indoor activities depending on the season and the interests of the children and the facilities at the school. Prep schools varied quite a bit in size and thus the facilities at the schools varied sustantially. In addition to sport facilities there are facilities for croquet, skating, skateboards, bicyles, swiming, fishing, building forts, playgrounds, comando courses and much more. There are also range of indoor activities such as ping-pong, pool, board games, legos, model building, electric tains, pets, and much more. Most schools have prep (homework) sessions. There is also the evening meal, which tends to be lighter than lunch. Many schools have the children watch the evening news on television. At some schools if there is aarticularly popular television program the children are allowed to watch, but basically television viewing is very restricted.
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