Selborne College

The school hostel is named after one of the school's most illustrious old boys, Toys Norton, V.C. It aims to be a home away from home for 75 boys.

A friendly atmosphere exists at this fine boys' hostel. New boys arrive with a wide variety of talents, abilities and expectations. Some are confident, others are apprehensive. All have in common that they are part of a select group of new Norton House members.  Boys in Grades 8 to 11 are accommodated in rooms of 4 or 5, while most Grade 12 students have single or double rooms. All meals are prepared in house and laundry is also done for the boys.  Homework sessions are supervised every evening.

Facilities include a common room with pool table, access to DSTV, a small gymnasium, access to the school pool (with supervision) and a study area – which contains computers networked to the school intranet and internet. Four teachers do supervisory duties in the hostel and live on the premises. Two matrons also look after the boys. The domestic staff includes long serving ladies who looked after the fathers of some of the current house members.

Members of Norton House are fully involved in school activities. Although they form only a small portion of the school, the achievements of Norton House members in all areas of school life are substantial.  The demand for places in Norton House is usually greater than we can accommodate – early applications are therefore advisable.