For Boarding parents
General Information for Boarding Pupils
Beginning of Term Arrangements
Pupils and parents should go direct to the appropriate boarding house on arrival at school and report to the Housemaster/Housemistress (HoM).
End of Term Arrangements
Parents are always informed about end of term arrangements, but should a problem arise involving travel, please inform the HoM. They are familiar with the routines, particularly if your child is travelling from overseas.
The school accepts that pupils travelling abroad may need to leave on the last day of term and prior permission is not required on these occasions. However, the summer half term holiday begins after Speech Day and, as with Open Morning, attendance at Speech Day is compulsory.
Pocket Money
Junior Boarders (Years 7-11): Parents should ensure that at the beginning of each term, pupils are provided with sufficient pocket money to cover normal weekly expenses (around £10 per week is recommended). Ideally the allocated sum of money in small denomination notes should be handed to the HoM together with bank or building society cards for safe keeping. These can easily be made available for special purchases (e.g. birthday presents etc).
Parents are asked not to send money directly to junior boarding pupils during term. Instead, money can be deposited with the HoM (especially in the case of birthday money).
We would be grateful if grandparents and relatives are made aware of this ruling. We try to discourage pupils from carrying large sums of money on their person.
Sixth Formers are encouraged to manage their own finances and budget for themselves, but must deposit large sums of cash with their HoM. All boarding pupils have the option of using a personal safe in their room but, at all times, the school recommends that pupils limit the number of valuable items they bring to school which should be stored securely; the HoM is happy to help in this regard to ensure this is done correctly.
Electrical Equipment
Lap-top computers and music devices are allowed but their use is subject to the house and school rules. Any pupil bringing electrical equipment into school is responsible for its safety and insurance. Under Health and Safety regulations this equipment must be tested and passed as being safe, once a year, and should display an approved sticker to support this. We cannot allow untested electrical equipment to be used within the school.
All electrical equipment must be fitted with a 3-pin plug which complies with UK regulations.
Compatible 3-pin leads with transformer attachments for both lap tops and mobile phone chargers are available for purchase locally.
Any piece of electrical equipment which does not comply with UK standards or which the school considers to be unnecessary will be removed from use. The item will be returned at the end of term so that the student can take it home.
Fully equipped snack-making facilities are available for pupils in every boarding house. The use of personal heaters, kettles, toasters, fridges etc for private use in bedrooms is therefore strictly prohibited.