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The Duke of York's Royal Military School

A co-educational boarding school for students aged 11-18

The School Day

A typical day at the Duke of York’s Royal Military School begins with a hearty breakfast then Assembly, a short Chapel service or Tutor Time.

Two, 55-minute long lessons are followed by a 25-minute morning break, two more lessons, a nutritious lunch in the main School Dining Hall, then two more lessons.

Afternoon lessons are followed by a games session or club activities. Physical Education plays a key role at the school, and the sports slot might be anything from rugby or tennis to swimming or athletics, taking advantage of the school’s outstanding facilities.  After supper and before prep, it’s free time and many students chat on-line or by phone with Mum or Dad, and eventually it’s time for bed and lights out. Below are examples of the Academic, Boarding and Meal Timetables.

Academic Timetable

Assembly / Chapel / Tutor Time 08:15
Period 1 08:35 - 09:30

Period 2

09:35 - 10:30
Break 10:30 - 10:55
Period 3 10:55 - 11:50
Period 4 11:55 - 12:50
Lunch 12:50 - 14:05
Period 5 14:05 - 15:00
Period 6 15:05 - 16:00
Activities 16:10 - 17:10
Drill / Sixth Form Activities 17:10 - 18:10

Boarding Timetable

Monday 08:15 Assembly

15:05 Lesson 6 / Years 11-13 Games

16:10 Junior Clubs & Activities
17:10 Drill

Tuesday 08:15 Tutor Time

15:05 Lesson 6 / Year 9 D of E

16:10 Activities

17:10 Sixth Form Activities

Wednesday 08:15 Chapel   

16:10 Activities

17:10 Sixth Form Activities

Thursday 08:15 Tutor Time

15:05 Lesson 6 / Years 9 - 10 Games

16:10 Activities

17:10 Sixth Form Activities

Friday 08:15 Chapel

14:05 Lesson 5 / Years 7 - 8 Games
15:05 CCF to 16:30 / 17:10
16:50 - 17:50 Parade

or

17:10 - 17:40 Drill

Saturday

08:35 – 11:50 Saturday Morning Lessons

12:05 - 12:35 House

12:35 Lunch

14:00 Sports Matches
Sunday 10:30 - 10:55 Chapel  

Meal Times

  Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday Non-Parade Sunday Parade Sunday
Breakfast

07:10 Y7 
07:20 Y8 – 11
07:50 Y12 and 13

07:10 Y7
07:20 Y8 – 11
07:50 Y12 and 13

07:10 Y7 
07:20 Y8 - 11
07:50 Y12 and 13

10:00 – 12:00 Brunch

07:50 Y7
08:00 Y8 - 11 
08:35 Y12 and 13
Lunch

12:50 Y7

13:00 Y8 - Y 11 (Mess rota)

13:30 Y12 and 13

12:50 Y7

13:00 Y8 - Y 11 (Mess rota)

13:30 Y12 and 13

12:35 Y7

12:45 Y8 - Y 11

13:20 Y12 and 13

12:35 Y7

12:45 Y8 - Y 11

13:20 Y12 and 13

12:35 Y7

12:45 Y8 - Y 11

13:20 Y12 and 13

Dinner 17:30 Y7
17:40 Y8 – 11
18:20 Y12 and 13
18:10 Y7, 12 and 13 
18:30 Y8 – 11
17:30 Y7 
17:45 Y8 - 11 
18:30 Y12 and 13
17:30 Y7
17:40 Y8 – 11
18:20 Y12 and 13
17:30 Y7
17:40 Y8 – 11
18:20 Y12 and 13

Prep Times

Years 7

Monday - Thursday 18:00 - 19:00
Years 8 - 11 Monday - Thursday 18:30 - 20:00
Years 12 - 13

Monday - Thursday

Friday

19:00 - 21:00

19:30 - 21:00 Flexi Prep