Canadian Boarding Schools

Bodwell High School is a private secondary school in vancouver, BC, Canada. We're recognized as one Canada's premiere canadian boarding schools. We offer grade levels 8 to 12. Our international students come from over a dozen countries and particpate in many field trips and events.

Providing a safe environment and supervised group living

Capacity & Management

Our onsite student dormitory houses up to 150 students, in mainly double rooms, and some 3 people and 4 people rooms. It comprises two separate sections for boys and girls respectively. It is managed by two live-in directors and three live-in supervisors, supported by relief staff. Residence staff have weekly meetings to plan and coordinate dormitory matters, which are also attended by student counsellors.

Student lounges

Boys and girls have separate student lounges with skylights and fitted with kitchenettes for snacks, TVs, computers, and games tables. Visitors all come up to the central reception lounge with the dormitory office on one side and the matron's office on the other.

Cafeteria

Healthy multi-cultural cuisine is provided in the cafeteria which is opened seven days a week and throughout the year. On school days, breakfast starts at 7:45 a.m., lunch at 12 noon and dinner at 6:00 p.m. On weekends, simple breakfast is served from 9 a.m., brunch at 11:00 a.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m. Students can choose to stay on campus during vacation when the same meals will be provided.

Amenities

All bedrooms have breath-taking views of either the waterfront to the south or the mountains to the north. Students have easy access to all school amenities. These facilities include music rooms, theatre, school library, computer labs, cafeteria, fitness centre, gymnasium, tennis court and an indoor swimming pool.

Daily schedule

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast

8:20 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

School

3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Compulsory Extra-curricular activities

4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Optional Extra-curricular activities

5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Dinner

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Leisure activities/personal hygiene

8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Study hall supervised by Hall Advisors five evenings a week

10:30 p.m.

Curfew

Excursions and sports are arranged for weekends. Parents receive a monthly report from the Director detailing their child's progress.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms are mainly double and triple rooms except a few bigger corner rooms that are four-people rooms. To help students develop multi-cultural friendships, every effort is made to place students of different countries and native languages in each room. Each room has a phone with individual messaging systems and internet connections. Only laptops are encouraged in student rooms. Students should keep their rooms as clean and tidy as possible. Housekeepers take care of daily garbage disposal, weekly cleaning and change of beddings.

Bathrooms & laundry

Six students share a bathroom with two sinks, a shower stall, a washroom, and six rows of cupboards for their toiletries. Students are issued value cards for their laundry.

Student organization

Staff and students have weekly meetings to discuss matters of concern. Selected students help to promote and organize weekend activities and other communal events such as special dinners and open houses.

Student behaviour

All dormitory students are expected to follow the "Rules and Expectations for Student Residence" as given on admissions and explained during student orientation. Students and parents are encouraged to become familiar with the document. Consequences and disciplinary actions will be given for non-compliance of rules.