BSA Active

Boarding is the gold star of education; it creates that sense of belonging that builds upon a school’s ethos. Boarding schools are so much more than the curriculum and enhancing the pupil’s intellect, life in a boarding school involves character building and the activities within boarding creates a bond that can be celebrated by all cultures. Boarding develops an individual for life.

BSA Active will celebrate all things boarding and aims to engage boarders in a series of fun activities and competitions.

Current schemes:

  • BSA Boarding Orchard: Help us continue to grow the global boarding orchard by planting a tree in your school grounds
  • BSA Boarding Life Skills Award: Identify the soft skills learnt from living in a boarding environment by completing this project-based initiative
  • BSA On Board: Promote the work your boarders undertake to support your local environment and community
  • BSA Sleep Champions: Harness the power of sleep and receive recognition for excellent sleep provision in your boarding house with this accreditation

Celebrations:

  • MARCH: World Boarding Staff Day: Join us to recognise the hard work and commitment of boarding staff communities
  • JUNE: BSA National Boarding Week: An action-packed week of boarding activities and celebrations for the whole house to get involved in
  • OCTOBER: International Boarding Day: A celebration of boarding excellence worldwide

Competitions

  • BSA Photography Competition – June
  • BSA Filmmaker’s Club
  • BSA Boarding House Christmas Card competition – December

Awards

The annual BSA Supporting Excellence Awards are our chance to celebrate the achievements, hard work, and dedication of schools and individuals in boarding. The winners of these awards are announced annually at the BSA Annual Conference for Heads in May each year.

Contact us

For further information about BSA Active and how your boarding house and school can participate, please email the BSA Team: bsa@boarding.org.uk