Syntax Boys Boarding House
The Boys House
Syntax (Year 11) boys board in rooms of 2-3. The boarding house is situation in the West Wing. This part of the building is located past St Peter’s Church as you walk towards the main College reception, or ‘Glass Doors’, on the left hand side.
Ethos
The Syntax Boys' House promotes the school motto 'Quant Je Puis' ('As Much As I Can'). Boys are encouraged to make the most of their opportunities at Stonyhurst and they know to try their best in whatever they do. Our aim in the Syntax year is to develop independent young men. This is a key examination year for boarders and our programme looks to foster and develop ownership of ones time and actions (individual study skills and concentration, respect for others and one’s individual area and their boarding house).
About the House Parent
Llinos brings extensive experience in both pastoral care and teaching to Stonyhurst. She began her career in North Wales, where she was instrumental in developing a successful nurture programme to support pupils facing a range of challenges. Alongside this, she encouraged wider participation in sport by running extracurricular clubs, including badminton, tennis, and the introduction of a girls’ rugby team.
She later moved with her husband and young daughter to Buckinghamshire to work at Bruern Abbey Senior School, an independent SEN weekly boarding school for boys. There, she jointly managed the boarding house, creating a structured and welcoming environment where pupils felt secure and supported. In addition to her pastoral responsibilities, she worked as matron and taught art, gaining valuable experience with a wide range of Special Educational Needs.
Outside the classroom, Llinos has a lifelong passion for the outdoors. Having grown up on a smallholding on Ynys Môn, she developed a love of sailing, horse riding, and hiking, as well as a deep appreciation of nature, which continues to inspire her personal and professional life.
Llinos is delighted to be part of the Stonyhurst community and is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where pupils can flourish both academically and personally.
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Our daily routine
The daily routines starts with a wake up at 7:00am to be registered at breakfast between 7:15am and 7:45am. Room inspections commence at 8:00am, with electronic devices being handed out shortly after. From then, the boys will be out of the boarding house in lessons or games, until the end of the school day, where they will either have free time or attend co-curricular activities or clinics before supper. Our evening meeting is at 19:15pm followed by studies at 20:15pm. After studies the boys have free time. Often free time is spent making use of the Astro Turf, playing football or rugby. At 21:45pm boarders get ready for bed in preparation for at 22:15pm good nights.
Evenings & weekends
Evening activities vary from day to day but include more than 75 different clubs and activities alongside time for prep and studies. These include golf, photography, dance, debating, orchestra, scuba, charities and management groups. Weekend activities vary from week to week but include movies, theatre going, going to watch football matches, shopping, playing sport, visiting the Trafford Centre, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and fishing in the Hodder River and many more. The boys enjoy playing table tennis or pool in the evening. Free time may also be spent exploring the fabulous grounds, making use of the fantastic facilities, listening to music or relaxing in the Syntax Playroom which is the hub for most social interaction for boarders. The Playrooms are a lively and engaging environment for our young people.
Key Contacts for Syntax Boys House
Miss Asinate Daulako
Assistant House Parent - Syntax Boys
Mr William Veys
Graduate Assistant - Syntax Boys
Mrs Llinos Wells
Houseparent - Syntax Boys
Excellent pastoral care and the excellent boarding experience further contribute to pupil’s resilience and independence
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