A Week at Boarding
Our goal is to guide students towards independence within a stable and peaceful environment. The weekly rhythm in the boarding houses is based on the school timetable, students' interests, and their age. They learn to manage their time, take care of their surroundings, and be responsible for everyday tasks. They adopt a routine that helps them maintain a balance between school, rest, and extracurricular activities.
The School Week
Morning Start
The alarm clocks go off around 7:00 AM. Students in the lower grades (prima to sexta) must leave the boarding house by 8:00 AM. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:00 to 8:20.
School
Classes begin at 8:20 AM. During the long break, students go for a snack in the school cafeteria. Lunch break takes place between the morning and afternoon lessons. Students can return to the boarding house after the fourth lesson, at 11:55 AM. Older students (septima, oktáva, and occasionally sexta) may, under certain conditions, spend their free periods in the boarding house in the morning.
Afternoon After School
Afternoon snack is served from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. From 4:15 to 6:00 PM, students participate in extracurricular activities or enjoy free time — from sports and creative workshops to developmental activities. Each student can choose what interests and fulfills them.
Evening Program
Dinner is served from 6:00 to 6:45 PM. From 7:00 to 8:00 PM, younger students (prima to kvarta) have a joint study session with the residential educators ("prep time"), while older students study independently.
From 8:00 PM until bedtime, students have time for leisure activities or personal free time — such as dance clubs, drama workshops, debates, or sports training.
Sleep
The bedtime is set according to the age of the students, with the youngest going to bed at 9:30 PM. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Outings
Outings outside the campus take place by agreement with the residential educators and depending on the student's age. Students are allowed shorter outings during the school week, and they can plan longer outings on weekends.
Weekends
Most boarding students go home to their parents for the weekends. However, some students remain at the boarding house, and for them, we regularly organize a diverse weekend program. Together with the residential educators, they plan trips, visits to the cinema or theater, sports events, and creative workshops. They also make sure to set aside time for school preparation.
The school cafeteria is closed on weekends, so students cook for themselves at the boarding house. They work together to plan the menu, do the shopping, and start cooking — all under the supervision and support of the residential educators. Preparing their own meals brings both joy and a sense of responsibility. Weekends at Open Gate are filled with relaxation and fun. Take a look at what we got up to on weekends during the past year.
Life at the Boarding House
