It takes courage to choose to go to boarding school and live away from your family. Fortunately, at Portsmouth Abbey, you join another family the moment you arrive on campus for orientation. The houses at Portsmouth Abbey define much of your life here. They are part social network, part support system. A place to study intently for an exam or to goof off, unwinding from a long week with your best friends. Your new home. Lasting memories. An unforgettable four years.
You take pride in your House, and each year you showcase that pride during the Raven's Cup, a spirited competition that pits House against House in feats of strength, endurance, mental prowess -- and fun -- while contributing to the good of the community. The winning House keeps the Cup for the entire year -- not to mention the pride that goes along with it.
And from our day students, you'll hear a similar refrain: sometimes, the only difference between day students and boarders is where they sleep. At the Abbey, day and boarding students alike quickly assimilate into one family: you learn together, you respect each other, and you find your passions. You put down the roots that will serve you for a lifetime.
"I've seen a lot of shy kids turn into really outgoing people here, and a lot of that has to do with feeling so comfortable and at home in the House." -- Student
