Welcome to Walker House

It is my pleasure to welcome you and your child to Walker House. We are a uniquely supportive community and I trust your experience with us will be rewarding. The Walker House community fosters the values of communal life, which involves encouraging students to make decisions with integrity, whilst embracing simplicity, peace and also being sensitive to the needs of others. These values create a positive environment where each individual is supported and encouraged to achieve their academic, emotional and social potential. With these goals in mind, my family and I live at Walker House and share our lives with Walker students. We will always endeavour to support you in embracing these values and achieving this potential. 

Walker House is a homely environment providing each student with their own room. It also provides large common spaces where boarders can relax, socialise and feel ‘at home’. The dining room allows the opportunity for the house to come together as a whole boarding family, where we share silence, our evening meal and reflect and share the day-to-day events and experiences. Walker House students are given every opportunity to fully immerse themselves in all that The Friends’School offers. Whether this be cultural events, service activities, sporting pursuits, performing arts or private tutorials – their choices are always supported. 

It is hoped that the following information will answer many of your questions and provide you with the understanding of life in Walker House. I would be happy to talk to you about any element of boarding life should you require further information.

Matt Dixon

Director of Residence