Glencorse

Glencorse Boarding Handbook 2023-24

A welcome

From Mrs Carolyn Harrison, Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Welcome to your Fettes College Boarding Handbook which has been created to support and guide you and to give you key information which you will need for life in your Boarding House.

It is updated annually, so all members of the House and their parents should acquaint themselves with its content each year. The Handbook provides you with some understanding of the structure of House and School life and it also includes important sections on keeping you safe, looking after your wellbeing and additional student support.

You should also read the School Handbook and the School Rules with your parents or guardians. This Handbook will have more detailed information on our standards and expectations and important school policies, such as safeguarding guidelines, promoting positive behaviour and complaints procedures. You may also find it helpful to view Term Dates.

I hope you will find this a useful resource but if you have any further questions, please get in touch with your Houseparent or contact me directly at cm.harrison@fettes.com.

The Aims of the College

To achieve our Vision and Mission we will ensure that our students:

Safeguarding

Fettes College is dedicated to ensuring that all students and staff live together in a safe environment.

• feel valued and respected as individuals

• receive the highest possible quality of education, engaging them in rigorous and relevant opportunities in a dynamic curriculum that creates life long learners

• feel safe, have a sense of personal worth, are thoughtful and considerate of the needs of others, while possessing a willingness to take on responsibility

• are encouraged to stretch and challenge themselves

• develop a sense of self-confidence, integrity, emotional resilience, loyalty, good manners, leadership skills and teamwork

• value a sense of community

• are surrounded by inspirational caring staff

• feel represented and are provided with equal opportunities regardless of gender, identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion.

All staff at Fettes want you to feel that you are happy and getting the best of the opportunities that this school provides during the time you are with us. If you are concerned or worried about anything you can take any issues and concerns to an adult, confident in the knowledge that you will be treated with respect, listened to and the appropriate action taken. We are here to help and support you.

All safeguarding concerns are taken very seriously. If you raise a concern with a member of staff, depending on its nature, it will either be referred to your Houseparent or to a member of the Child Protection Team. Further guidance on how safeguarding concerns are followed up is published in the School Handbook.

Responding to Safeguarding Concerns Information for Students

The Chair of Governors and the Governing Body are responsible for overseeing all aspects of safeguarding in the School. Ms Lindsay Paterson is the Governor responsible for safeguarding in the College and there is also a Safeguarding Governor with responsibility for the Prep School. Alongside the Head the following team have responsibility for safeguarding matters in the School:

Health and Wellbeing

“feel represented and provided with equal opportunities regardless of gender, identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion”

MEDICAL CENTRE

Fettes has a dedicated Medical Centre. In addition to our Nursing Team, we are supported by the GPs at Bangholm Loan NHS practice, who run regular doctor surgeries in school and issue prescriptions. Fettes has a professional Wellbeing Team made up of independent counsellors, a life coach and clinical psychologists. Beyond that The Hub is our dedicated safe space at school. It is staffed by our PSE Prefects and Listening Team and is used for some 1:1 sessions with the life coach or counsellors.

More Information can be found in our Additional Support Services booklet

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS AND ALLERGIES

It is important that you let us know of any dietary requirements and allergies (e.g. halal, vegetarian, vegan, GF, peanuts and legumes etc) so we can pass this on to the Catering Team in the Dining Hall and ensure that we cater appropriately for you at meals and other events.

ILLNESS AND MEDICATION

Matron must be informed of any medications, including painkillers, and these should be handed in for safe-keeping. It is therefore essential for parents/ guardians to tell Matron/Houseparent if they have given their child any medication. Those who are taken ill or who are injured must report in the first instance to Matron, the Houseparent or the Tutor on duty for medical attention.

Emergency cases should go straight to the Medical Centre. Medicines must not be self-administered unless permission has been given by the Medical Centre. If day students are taking a course of medication or have been given one-off medication before attending school, families must inform House Staff. Any medication that needs to be taken during the course of the school day should be handed in to staff upon arrival in House in the morning.

PEER SUPPORT

Peer to peer support and mentoring is provided by our School Welfare and PSE Prefects. They are also trained Mentors in Violence Prevention, which aims to support young people to positively influence the attitudes and behaviour of their peers. Our student Mental Health Ambassadors have undergone more specific mental health training and are visible points of contact for the student body to speak to and are part of our Pscyhciety (Mental Health and Psychology Society). The team of Bold Voices Ambassadors empower young people to recognise and tackle gender inequality and gendered violence. Our Listening Team, made up of Teaching and Operational Staff, run drop-in sessions for any students who wish to share a problem or just have someone to talk with.

House Prefects assist the Houseparent with the general running of the House. They are expected to set a good example, provide practical and moral support, and reliably carry out whatever duties they are assigned. Other members of the House are expected to co-operate with the Prefects to ensure the smooth running of the House and the maintaining of the positive ethos. Each new student will be assigned a Mentor, whose responsibility will be to provide support and advice.

STUDENT VOICE AND HOUSE COMMITTEES

Students have the opportunity to contribute to the running of the House through established committees which represent all year groups. We also have a Student Council, the Fettes Equalities Society, Sustainability Society, African Caribbean Society, Asian Society, Islamic Society, Jewish Society, Queer Culture with members drawn from all year groups.

“…surrounded by inspirational caring staff”

Welcome to Glencorse

A place to live.

NumquamOnus- 'Neveraburden'

From Houseparent MrJames Pillinger:

It is my great pleasure, and privilege, to be able to write this message of welcome to you ahead of the new school year. Together with my wife, Kate and the Assistant Houseparent, Mr Colin Dundas, we very much look forward to welcoming you into Glencorse upon your return from what I hope was a memorable summer holiday.

Glencorse is a hugely successful House, and it is an honour to be entrusted with the stewardship of such a vibrant, exciting, and happy place to be. There is a real warmth to the House and in my near four years living here I have been struck by the passion and spirit that is so obviously felt by the boys for their House.

It is my fervent hope that future generations of Glencorse will continue to feel this sense of pride and kinship with those boys who have gone before.

The resident team and the visiting tireless in their efforts to maintain the core values of kindness, respect and courtesy which are such important parts of the infrastructure of the

Email: JD.Pillinger@fettes.com

Telephone: +44(0) 131 311 4730 Mobile: +44 (0) 7544 913 499

OTHER KEY STAFF WITHIN

THE HOUSE ARE: ASSISTANT HOUSEPARENT:

Mr Colin Dundas

MATRON:

Mrs Kate Pillinger

Your Houseparent is your day-to-day contact point – they will be happy to answer your questions and grateful to you for any information you can share with them to ensure your child receives the best possible care and support.

YOUR HOUSE

Glencorse Ethos

It is our aim to create within the College a happy and successful boarding unit with a clear House identity; with a House spirit which is founde on: strong values, common effort, comrade and unselfishness; with a developed sense of awareness as a community; with high standard of behaviour and respect for others as well as oneself. We want every member of the Hou feel valued and to be justifiably proud of be Glencorsian as well as a Fettesian.

We aim within that community framework to help each member of the House to develop the best that is in them to learn the value of academic endeavour, and more general striving; to approach these years of school life with a spirit of adventure and a willingness to try new activities and develop new skills and interests; to enrich himself from all that the school offers, and to enrich the school by his commitment to it; to develop a sense of responsibility to himself, his colleagues, his school and society at large, all founded, we hope, upon a sense of responsibility to his family.

We hope that you will leave Glencorse mature, and confident; well equipped to face the future, thankful for your schooling and proud of what you gained from, and gave to, House and School.

THE VISITING TUTORS

ollege is justly proud of its successful utoring programme. Every student in the House is ssigned a personal Tutor who is responsible for rseeing that student’s academic welfare. Each ne of our visiting Tutors regularly comes to lencorse on a weekday evening to do a duty, here they supervise the running of the House and give tutorials. The team of visiting Tutors bring to ouse a huge wealth of experience and wise counsel.

he visiting Tutors are:

Mr Mark Frazer [Teacher of Mathematics]

Mr Michael Henderson-Sowerby [Head of Physical Education]

Mr Cameron Drummond [Master in Charge of Pipes and Drums]

Mr Svend Larsen [Head of Biology]

Mr Jason Pitt [Director of ICT]

Ms Josephine Berganza [Teacher of Modern Languages]

THE PREFECT TEAM

House Prefects assist the Houseparent with the general running of the House. They are expected to set a good example, provide practical and moral support, and carry out reliably whatever duties they are assigned. Other members of the House are expected to co-operate with the Prefects to ensure the smooth running of the House and the maintenance of the positive ethos.

The student senior leadership group is made up of the Heads and Deputy Heads of House.

As the year progresses, more boys from the Lower Sixth will be added to the team of Prefects. This group of Prefects meet with the Houseparent, Assistant Houseparent and Matron every few weeks to discuss House matters.

COMMUNITY LIVING

Community living in a boarding House offers a unique and enriching experience that fosters personal growth, social connections, and a sense of belonging. It is within the dynamic framework of shared responsibilities and co-operation that the true essence of community living thrives. This significant aspect of community living and the responsibilities of each member to ensure a harmonious and fulfilling environment for all.

The most important role of a House Prefect is to set the tone for the House, to embody the values of being a Glencorsian and offer guidance and support to the younger boys in the House as they navigate school life.

“feel safe, have a sense of personal worth, are thoughtful and considerate of the needs of others, while possessing a willingness to take on responsibility”

By recognising the importance of community, respecting responsibilities and actively engaging with other members of the House, we create a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. Embrace the value of community living and let us all play our part in making our boarding House a place we are proud to call our home from home.

EACH BOARDING HOUSE AND THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE:

Is Accountable and Responsible:

Honesty and integrity are aspects of community living. Everyone should adhere to the rules and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining the safety and security of the boarding House.

Promotes Co-operation and Collaboration:

Teamwork plays a vital role in community living. Active participation, such as organising House events, resolving conflicts amicably, and contributing to decisionmaking processes are encouraged.

Respects

Creates a Supportive Environment:

By embracing the value of community, we foster a supportive environment where everyone feels respected, appreciated, and encouraged.

Community Living

Boundaries and Privacy:

Recognising and respecting personal boundaries is crucial for fostering a sense of safety and privacy within the boarding House.

Builds Lasting Relationships:

By fostering an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, we create a sense of belonging that enriches the boarding House experience for all.

Maintains

Cleanliness and Order:

Taking responsibility for maintaining and cleaning our personal spaces and shared areas helps create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and proud to call the boarding House their home.

HOUSE ROUTINE

MONDAY TO SATURDAY

2.35pm Leave House for Lessons 7 and 8 (Mon, Wed and Fridays)

Leave House for Games (Tues, Thurs, and Saturdays)

5.30-7pm Tea/Supper in the Dining Hall 7.05pm All students in House for Area/ Check 7.15-8.45pm Quiet Time in House - No one may be out of House after the start of Prep without the specific permission of the Houseparent or visiting Tutor 8.45pm Area/Check followed by House Assembly/House Prayers 9pm Activities 9.40pm

SUNDAY

11am-12.30pm

Brunch in Dining Hall. If Morning Chapel, Brunch served following Chapel

6.45pm Chapel Check followed by Evening Chapel

7.45pm Area/House Check following Evening Chapel. No one may be out of House after 7.45pm without specific permission from the Houseparent or their Assistant 9.40pm Bed Time / Lights-Out starts Third Form Lights-Out and silence at 10pm 9.50pm Forth Form Lights-Out and silence at 10.10pm 10pm Fifth Form Lights-Out and silence at

MATRON

Matron is available to assist with illness, laundry, medication, off-games, duties completed by students and the general day to day running of the House. They are also able to book nurse, doctor, dentist and physiotherapy appointments for boarding students. The expectation is that families of day students will be responsible for booking their appointments. Individual House timings for Matron’s duty hours and surgeries are displayed in Houses. All property must be clearly and indelibly named and the Houseparent should be provided with a list of any valuables, including serial numbers where appropriate.

SIGNING IN AND OUT

It is important that ALL members of the House indicate their whereabouts using the correct system for each House e.g. sign-in app/folder/“IN/OUT” board. The School has a legal duty to register the attendance of day students as they arrive in the morning and again as they leave in the evening.  Between these times attendance at all Areas/House Checks is obligatory for all students.

FOOD AND MEALS

All school meals are in the Dining Hall and it is compulsory for all members of the School to attend. Food must not be taken out of the Dining Hall. In House, snacks are provided but students may wish to buy some of their own food, and this must be kept in pantries as well as adhering to the Safety and Hygiene Rules.

HOUSE BANK AND POCKET MONEY

Every House runs a House Bank where money can be deposited and withdrawn at agreed times in the week. However, it is recommended that students have a contactless debit card linked to their own bank account so that they can access money. The nearest bank to the school is the Bank of Scotland and the application process can be completed online and in person with the relevant documentation. Other alternatives are available such as prepaid cards/GoHenry accounts etc. Please speak to the Houseparent if you require any assistance. If students do have their own bank accounts, they are responsible for the safe keeping of their debit or credit card.

MOBILE PHONES

Our policy aims to reduce the distraction of phones whilst understanding the advantages they bring to everyday life. Mobile phones should not be used around campus during the school day / before 5pm and the expectation is that they are left in House. This means that if a member of staff sees a phone around campus it will be confiscated and not returned for a period of time. Mobiles can be used in Houses during social times, but their use will be monitored to ensure that everyone is socialising effectively. Phones are handed in during prep and overnight. The school operates a Phone Free Friday where all phones are handed to the House Staff in the morning and can only be collected after 5.15pm.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Only items approved by House Staff are allowed. This does not include standard size fridges, heaters, toasters, kettles etc. Please ask House staff before purchasing any electrical items.

HOUSE BIRTHDAYS

We celebrate birthdays in houses usually with a card and a cake with your friends. Any large celebrations involving members of the School must be kept to the holidays. If parents wish to host a small meal during term time, the number of other students invited should be limited and permission should be sought from their Houseparents.

LEAVES

Students taking Leave must sign out on leaving and sign in on their return to House. Leave Times are published in House along with further information about birthdays, Indulgence and cultural leaves (L6th only) and other celebrations.

Read more in our School Handbook

All School Rules continue to apply, whether on campus or not, during term time. Leaves are available on half-day afternoons and Sunday but may be taken only when all School and House commitments have been fulfilled and permission has been obtained from the Houseparent.

HOUSE VISITING

Visitors are welcome in the House only at the following times:

Monday - Friday: 6pm to 7pm

Weekend Visiting is at the discretion of the Houseparent.

Visitors who are not current Fettes students should, as a matter of courtesy and security, inform the Houseparent or the Duty House Tutor on their arrival in the House.

The presence of any visitors who are not current Fettes students should be brought immediately to the attention of the Houseparent or the Duty House Tutor.

FIRE AND FIRE DRILLS

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE

Students and staff are to leave the House via the nearest fire door or escape and assemble by the cricket net at the front of House, at the top of the Glencorse path.

Fire Drills - In House

Make sure that you know the whereabouts of the fire-fighting equipment kept in House.

If you discover a fire, sound the alarm at once, then try to put it out if that seems sensible and there is no danger to you or anyone else.

On hearing the Fire Alarm, those in Dorms should check the beds on either side, waking anyone who is still asleep, and then all leave the building by the MAIN STAIRCASE.

Those in the Study Bedrooms should check the studies on either side, waking anyone who is still asleep, then leave the building by the MAIN STAIRCASE.

All should assemble at the Astro. Line up in year groups alphabetically. Maintain SILENCE until ALL names have been checked.

Fire Drills - At School

Leave School buildings by the nearest exit.

Gather as directed by your class teacher, stand silently and listen carefully to any instructions given.

Do not re-enter any building for any reason until the All-Clear is given.

Maintain SILENCE until the All-Clear is given.

N.B. It is a very serious offence to play or tamper with any of the fire protection or fire-fighting equipment. Lives are put at risk if appliances are damaged or discharged and the matter not reported. There will be a minimum of one House fire practice each term.

A place to learn.

“…the highest possible quality of education… that creates life long learners”

SCHOOL ROUTINE

The Fettes College academic timetable operates on a two-weekly cycle: Week A and Week B. Week A example:

Week A MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday

0830-0850ChapelChapelLate BreakfastAssembly (0825)ChapelCongers (0825)

0850-0930P1

0935-1015P2

1020-1100P3

1130-1210P4

1215-1255P5 1300-1335P6

1355-1440 Lunchtime Det / Coffee Concert (‘til 1435) Games from 1400 Games from 1430 Games / Service / Activities 1440-1520P7

1525-1605P8

1630-1725Activities Snr Ac Pri ActivitiesActivities

1730-1825 Activities / Bigside ActivitiesActivitiesActivities

1730-1900 SUPPER 1915-2045Quiet TimeQuiet TimeQuiet TimeQuiet TimeQuiet Time

TUTORIALS

Every student has a Tutor, who takes a close interest in every aspect of their academic and pastoral development, happiness and welfare. Tutors meet weekly with tutees to assist with any challenges or problems students are experiencing. In addition, they help them with both the planning and review of term targets and creating programmes of extra-curricular activities, as well as reviewing their academic progress from one week to the next.

LEARNING Prep

Prep is an essential part of learning at Fettes, allowing students to consolidate work from previous lessons or prepare for forthcoming ones. All students are expected to do 90 minutes of Prep each weekday evening. Teachers set work on Firefly and students manage their time accordingly in order to complete the tasks.

Firefly

Firefly is our digital platform on which teachers can share resources with students, set prep and send out information.

Support for Learning (SfL)

The SfL Department supports students with additional learning needs, with the aim of helping them develop the broad range of skills required to fulfil their academic potential. Early morning, lunch and study support lessons run throughout the timetable and are tailored to the individual student’s specific needs.

Academic Priority

After lessons on Wednesday afternoons, subject departments run informal drop-in sessions for students, who can visit their teachers for extra support.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS

At Fettes, we want all our students to thrive academically but sometimes they will experience challenges and difficulties. We are very good at noticing and often teachers will be able to anticipate problems are developing before they become major issues; nonetheless, you should speak to someone. Ideally your teachers but if not them then your Tutor. Use Academic Priority sessions for extra support and approach your House’s Academic Prefect for some guidance. Often these measures will bring quick fixes but if difficulties continue we can use more structured support mechanisms to help you through these challenging periods.

At other times, students can struggle to meet our academic standards because they are not working as hard as they could or their approach in classes is inappropriate. On those occasions teachers might be much more direct about requiring you to redo work or give you extra tasks to complete. Ongoing underperformance or poor behaviour might lead to in-department detentions or the short-term use of a daily report card so Tutors, Houseparents and members of the Academic Leadership Team can track progress and begin to see improvements.

ICT ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

The ICT Acceptable Use Policy sets out the expectations of all users of the school’s network. It applies to any device connected to the Fettes College network, including but not limited to laptops, tablets and mobile phones, and is guided by the following principles:

1. Ensuring student safety

2. Ensuring network integrity

3. Promoting responsible use

4. Responding to breaches of the policy

Students are required to read and electronically sign the ICT Acceptable Use Policy. A breach of the policy may result in a ban from the ICT Network for a period of time and other disciplinary measures.

The full ICT Acceptable Use Policy can be accessed below.

“develop a sense of self-confidence, integrity, emotional resilience, loyalty, good manners, leadership skills and teamwork”

A place to grow.

“…encouraged to stretch and challenge…”

PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR

The School’s Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy is based on our belief that all members of the Fettes community, staff and students alike, have an individual responsibility to contribute positively to a tolerant, inclusive school society. This is supported by the generally excellent relationships between students and staff. Students are asked to pursue their own goals with enthusiasm but with respect for others; they are asked to treat others with empathy, understanding and tolerance as outlined in our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy.

Read the Promoting Positive Behaviour policy

SCHOOL RULES

The rules are designed to give a clear parameter for acceptable and unacceptable behaviour and apply to all students whether they be day or boarders otherwise there is unfairness in disciplinary situations. The most important thing to note is that anything that contravenes safety, common sense, the law of the land and normal civilised behaviour is automatically forbidden.

The following are specifically not allowed:

1. Bullying in any of its forms

2. Possession/Use/Supply of drugs

3. Sexual conduct and public displays of affection

4. Theft

5. The unauthorised consumption and purchase of alcohol

6. Possession of fake ID

Smoking including use of e-cigarettes

Breaking bounds without permission

The possession of any weapon (offensive or Driving a motor vehicle without the special permission of the Head and giving lifts to fellow

Going onto the roof of any School building

Interference with fixed installations of the School, electrical or otherwise

Any communication with the press or media other than with the express permission of the

Anything that contravenes the ICT Acceptable

CO-CURRICULAR

A boarding school cannot exist without its nonacademic activities and, in addition to clubs and societies, a great many sports are played at Fettes. At Fettes we cater for students of all abilities and offer a broad range of sporting and physical activities for our students. All students are involved in the Games programme on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoon.

Furthermore, Fettes is fortunate in its situation in Scotland’s capital city, a centre for both the Arts and Sciences, and we make the very best use of the facilities that Edinburgh and the surrounding areas offer.

A selection of co-curricular opportunities on offer at Fettes include a plethora of music based events, including lessons, orchestras and choirs, Drama, Pipes and Drums, Combined Cadet Force (CCF), The Duke of Edinburgh Programme and The Challenge, which enhances teamwork, communication and resilience.

There is a programme of fun activities offered on a Saturday evening for all Middle School students and regular outdoor activities and trips on a Sunday, such as Munro climbing, white water rafting and mountain biking.

House Competitions also form a key part of school life where students represent their boarding house in a wide range of competitions and challenges throughout the year. Every student is encouraged to get involved and the events cover the full spectrum of academic, sporting, artistic, charitable and outdoor life.

All students who are about to join the College will also receive a New Entrants' Pack and this enables students to sign up in advance for a selection of co-curricular events including future school trips and music lessons.

A selection of our co-curricular opportunities can be seen on the following pages.

OUTDOOR

EDUCATION

Appendix

‘value a sense of community’

IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM, SUGGESTION OR COMPLAINT

If you have a problem, suggestion or complaint about any aspect of your treatment at Fettes, in the first instance you should speak to your Tutor, Houseparent, or any other member of the teaching staff.

If the matter cannot be settled to your satisfaction, then you can make a formal written complaint. In the first instance this complaint should be made to your Houseparent who will reply to your complaint within three days. A copy of your written complaint and the reply will be passed to the Deputy Head and a record will be kept.

If you are not satisfied with the response to your complaint, you should make an appointment to see the Deputy Head. You may take a friend, a Prefect, your Tutor or any other member of Staff with you to this meeting. The Deputy Head will talk the matter through and will try to sort out the problem. A record of the meeting and outcome will be kept.

If after this meeting you believe that the matter has not been satisfactorily resolved, you should make an appointment to speak to the Head. Again, you may take a friend, Prefect or member of Staff to this meeting.

Safeguarding complaints can be directed to our Safeguarding Governor, Ms Lindsay Paterson, who can be contacted by email: safeguardinggovernor@fettes.com

You can also contact the Scottish Care Inspectorate

if you have a serious complaint: +44 (0)345 600 9527 Monday to Friday, between 9am and 4pm or via email: enquiries@careinspectorate.gov.scot, or you can ask the Deputy Head (Pastoral) for information or advice.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

DAY UNIFORM

There are two school uniform options at Fettes: the Striped Blazer, which is worn with either a charcoal grey kilted skirt or charcoal grey trousers and the Navy Blazer, which is worn with the Fettes tartan kilt. All students are welcome to wear either option but please note the navy blazer cannot be worn with trousers. Pictorial details of the two uniforms, information on formal and sports wear and guidance on casual wear, shirt sleeve order and tracksuits in lessons are shown.

Either of the options shown are acceptable for Day Wear.

Day Wear - Striped Blazer

• 1 School striped blazer

• 2 Pairs of charcoal grey trousers/2 Charcoal grey kilted skirts (kilts must fit neatly at the waist and be knee length)

• 6 White long-sleeved shirts – no button-down collars

/6 White long sleeved revere collar blouses

• 1 Dark navy V-neck jumper

• 1 House tie/1 House badge

• Sixth Form option- alternative “professional” style shirts for day wear

Day Wear - Navy Blazer

• 1 School navy blazer

• 2 Fettes tartan kilts (kilts must fit neatly at the waist and be knee length)

• 6 White long-sleeved school blouses with revere collars

• 1 Dark navy V-neck jumper

• 1 House badge

Hair

Hair colour should appear natural. All students must have their hair off their face and hair should be tied up if it is long enough to reach the collar. Hair accessories should be simple and unobtrusive.

Jewellery

Students may wear the following:

• ONE simple pair of plain gold, silver or pearl studs in the lobes of the ears.

• A PLAIN gold or silver necklace. No chokers, ‘chunky’ or coloured necklaces allowed.

• A PLAIN gold or silver bracelet.

• ONE simple gold or silver ring.

• NO jewellery may be worn during games.

Nail Varnish and Makeup

Only clear nail varnish may be worn with School uniform. If makeup is noticeable, it is unacceptable.

Outdoor Wear

• 1 Smart, plain dark coat

• 1 Fettes tartan wool scarf (optional)

• 1 Fettes College striped wool scarf (optional)

General items

• 1 Pair of sturdy, polishable black leather shoes (flimsy shoes and shoes with high or kitten heels are not acceptable)

• 6 Pairs of dark grey/black socks or black opaque tights

• 1 Rucksack or bag for books and files

• 1 Pair of warm trousers - for Field Trips

• 1 Cagoule or waterproof anorak - for weekend camps etc.

• 1 Pair of walking boots (optional)

Sportswear

• 1 Named bag to contain all equipment

• 1 Towel (all towels must have loops for hanging stitched to the middle edge of each towel)

• 1 Pair of Fettes tracksuit trousers

• 1 Fettes tracksuit jacket

• 1 Fettes hoodie

• 2 Fettes magenta polo shirts

• 1 Fettes baselayer top

• 1 Fettes PE shorts

• 1 Fettes skort

• 1 Fettes baselayer leggings

• 2 Pairs of Fettes games socks

• 2 Pairs of white sports socks

• 1 House top

• 1 Pair of House socks

• 1 Navy swimming costume/trunks

• 1 Swimming cap (for shoulder length hair and longer)

• 1 Pair of non-marking indoor trainers

Rugby - Autumn Term

• 2 Fettes reversible rugby shirt

• 2 Pairs of Fettes navy rugby shorts

• 1 Pair of baselayer shorts

• 1 Pair of football boots

• 1 Mouth guard

Hockey - Autumn Term for girls and Spring Term for boys

• 1 Hockey stick

• 1 Pair of shin guards

• 1 Pair of AstroTurf trainers

• 1 Mouth guard

Lacrosse - Spring Term

• 1 Lacrosse stick

• 1 Lacrosse goggles

• 1 Lacrosse gloves (optional)

• 1 Pair of football boots

• 1 Mouth guard

Tennis - Summer Term

• 1 Tennis racket

• 1 Fettes white polo shirt

Cricket - Summer Term

• 1 Cricket shirt

• 1 Cricket trousers

• 1 Abdo guard

• 1 Cricket slipover or jumper (optional)

Scarves

School scarves may be worn and other scarves which are awarded e.g. Colours may also be worn by those that are eligible.

Smart Casuals

When students go on a School outing in smart casuals, clothing must be clean and in a good state of repair and must meet with the complete approval of the Houseparent.

Shirt Sleeve Order

Students must maintain a very neat and smart turnout. Shirts must be tucked in and sleeves folded neatly to just above the elbow. No tie, jersey or blazer is to be worn. Jerseys may not be tied over shoulders or around the waist. During shirts sleeve order shorts may be worn in the Dining Hall.

Tracksuits

Only SCHOOL tracksuits may be worn for Games. Tracksuits should be clean and in a good state of repair.

Tracksuit trouser bottoms are to be zipped and neat. Frayed and excessively long trousers are not acceptable.

The ONLY times it is acceptable for students to attend lessons in tracksuits are:

• when they have been specifically instructed to because they are leaving for a games fixture immediately after a class

• when they have been specifically instructed to attend a PE lesson in PE kit

• when they have been specifically instructed to because they will be doing a unit on movement in Drama class

• when they have been given special permission because the work they will be doing in Art class requires it

If students are required to wear tracksuits for a lesson they must change into uniform as soon as possible: if a tracksuit is required Period 1, 2 or 3, they should change into uniform at break; if a tracksuit is required Period 4 or 5 they should attend the first three lessons in uniform and change at break. If a tracksuit is required for afternoon lessons, they should change AFTER lunch.

SCHOOL SHOP

THE FETTES COLLEGE SHOP

The Fettes College Shop is managed by the School and sells all school uniform, sportswear and equipment, academic books, stationery, gift items, toiletries and confectionery. Full details of uniform requirements can be found on the shop website: www.shop.fettes.com. Orders can be managed by phone: +44 (0)131 311 6723 or by email: shop@fettes.com.

During term time, the shop is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 3pm, from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Saturdays and is closed on Sundays. Students and parents/guardians can purchase items from the shop and charge them to the school bill, the only exceptions being tuck. At the end of each term parents/guardians will receive a detailed invoice with the main school bill.

Heads of Departments make all arrangements for ordering textbooks.

THE THRIFT SHOP

Situated within the main Fettes College Shop, the Thrift Shop offers good quality second hand items of uniform and other clothing and it is also possible for parents/guardians to sell through the Thrift Shop, uniform which is in good repair.

SECURITY

Security: security@fettes.com

All students are issued with a security fob for access to the main buildings around the campus. It is essential that fobs are carried at all times. If intruders are detected in or around the House or School, do NOT confront them but rather report the matter immediately to a member of staff or call the police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

College Reception: +44(0)131 332 2281 (reception@fettes.com)

Medical Centre: +44(0)131 332 2247 (medicalcentre@fettes.com)

The following members of the Administration Staff are able to help with various matters and their offices are on the first floor by the back door of Chapel.

Mrs Worlledge, the Head’s PA, can help with appointments to see the Head, letters concerning visas and opening bank accounts and School reports. Her email address is: head@fettes.com.

Mrs Shalliday, PA to the Senior Deputy Head and Deputy Heads, can help with appointments to see the Senior Deputy Head, Deputy Head (Academic) and the Deputy Head (Pastoral). Her email address is: w.shalliday@fettes.com.

Mrs Taylor, School Secretary, can help with the daily absence list, lost and found, School mailings and forms and special stationery requests. Her email address is: schooloffice@fettes.com.

Mrs Atkins, is the Director of External Relations. She oversees our marketing, admissions, public relations and partnerships. She is always happy to receive feedback and suggestions. Together with her admissions team, she supports prospective students as they discover and enter Fettes, dealing with assessments, scholarships, visa applications, and arranging tours. Her email address is dc.atkins@fettes.com. The admissions team can be contacted directly: admissions@fettes.com.

THE FETTES APP

The Fettes app has been created to help increase parental involvement in the school. It enables you to access all school information from one place including news, calendar, fixtures and SchoolPost.

You can access it here

Once the app is downloaded, here are five tips to get started:

1. When you open the app, you will be presented with options, please select the relevant ones for you and then scroll down and press ‘Save’. You can go back and change this at any time through the ‘Settings’ function.

2. Once you have saved your settings, the app will show our latest news, brought to you from all our social media platforms, there is no need for you to be on social media to see these updates.

3. The menu at the top left of the screen gives you access to ‘Useful Links’. This is where you will find the links to the school calendar, term dates, school shop, campus map etc.

4. A link to SchoolPost can be found within ‘Useful links’ and is also available at the foot of the main news page.

5. When viewing the calendar you will see five magenta boxes at the top of the screen, these will allow you to filter your view. Once you have selected what you would like to view, tap the bottom half of your screen and the filter will be applied.