The Rhenish Hostel Family

As the hostel learners are away from their families for four nights a week new bonds are formed with their hostel family.

One thing that past Rhenisher boarders talk about fondly is the bond which was formed during their hostel years and has been maintained well into their outside school life over the years. This bond is formed as the learners share their experience of living together, attending school, playing sports and sharing meals. 

Each Grade 8 coming into the hostel is assigned a Matric learner who serves as a mentor, friend and sister. 

Whole hostel events such as the Hostel dance, a Valentine’s day picnic, Halloween activities, movie nights - and the list goes on - create an environment where the hostel learners are able to interact socially with hostelites from other grades.