Ten years ago an apple tree was planted in the grounds of our boarding school to launch the Boarding Schools Association’s “global orchard”.
A decade later the Director of the BSA, David Walker, came to tour our brilliant boarding facilities and sampled the apples from the flourishing tree, which was the first to be planted as part of his organisation’s worldwide project.
The scheme involves boarding schools across the world joining the orchard by planting fruit trees in their grounds. They demonstrate each school’s commitment to growth and caring for the environment.
David Walker said: “It was brilliant to see the tree so well looked after at Steyning. “How apt, that the kitchen will pick the cooking apples from the tree to feed hungry boarders!
“Boarding provision at Steyning is in excellent order and run by a fantastic, dedicated team,” he added.
Aidan Timmons, Head of School, Tom Leighton, Director of Boarding and Sally Randall, Deputy Director of Boarding proudly showed Mr Walker the boarding provision, which is home to students from all over the world.
