Life as an Omerian
Head of House, Rei
Beaufourt Guild
Hi everyone, my name is Rei, and it's a pleasure to be the Head of House for MO for the 26/27 academic year. Outside of the classroom, you can find me representing the 1st XI Football team and in the Socratic society. I very much look forward to working closely with Mr Singfield and the MO staff, and to supporting and collaborating with all of the MO boys over the year ahead.
Below is what my days look like in Meister Omers.
A Day in the Life at Meister Omers
I usually begin the day at 7:30am with breakfast in the main school dining hall. It’s a great way to start the day socially before lessons begin. The younger years — Shell, Removes, and Fifths — hand in their phones both overnight and during the school day, whereas in the Sixth Form we are trusted to keep ours. I think this is a really positive system, as it encourages independence and self-discipline.
After breakfast, we return to the house for morning roll call at 8:15am. During this time, either Mr Singfield or Mr Landymore talks us through the day ahead and shares any key notices or updates for the house.
Depending on the day, we then have mentor time, assembly, or a bit of free time in-house to get organised. One of the highlights of the week is Congers — our congregational singing practice — where we learn the hymns for Sunday services. My personal favourite is Great Is Thy Faithfulness.
Lessons begin at 9:00am, and we head off to school. We can have up to six lessons before lunch, with a break in the middle. As a Sixth Former, I also have study periods, which I often use in the house or the library to stay on top of my work.
Lunch is definitely a highlight of the day and offers plenty of variety. Tuesdays and Thursdays feature a traditional roast, Fridays are fish and chips, and there are always different options available — although my personal favourite has to be chicken katsu!
In the afternoon, we have either more lessons, games, or activities. For games, I take part in squash, football, and tennis, which provides a great balance of competition and enjoyment.
After school, there are a wide range of co-curricular opportunities, including clubs, academic clinics, and supervised study. These are really valuable, whether you want to unwind or get extra support in a subject.
The evening begins with another excellent meal in the dining hall — Thursday’s chicken night is hard to beat! Afterwards, we have evening prep back in the house, where everyone focuses on their academic work.
Following prep, there’s time to relax — whether that’s socialising in the house or heading out into the MO garden for a game of football — before lights out.
As a Sixth Former, I also take on responsibility within the house, supporting the tutor on duty with the evening routine for the younger boys. This involves helping ensure that everyone is settled, supported, and getting to bed at a sensible time, which plays a key role in the strong sense of community within the house.