St Edwards & St Wilfrid's Junior House Booklet

St Edward’s & St Wilfrid’s Junior House Handbook

September 2021

Welcome to St Edward’s & St Wilfrid’s House Welcome to Junior House! It is a great pleasure to welcome you as one of the members of the House.

This booklet has information that will be useful for you as you prepare for life at Ampleforth College, but please let your parents read it as it contains information that will be useful to them as well.

Your parents will be sent a copy of the Handbook for Parents by our Admissions Office.

Each one of you has his or her own strengths and weaknesses, and your own special part play in the life of this House. In Junior House we try to form a community inspired by the words of St Benedict, a community in which leadership is given more by example than by words (Rule of St Benedict 2.12); a community in which equal respect and love is shown to everyone and the same discipline is applied to all (Rule of St Benedict 2.22); a community in which faults are corrected and love is safeguarded (Rule of St Benedict, Prologue 47); in short, a community in which we are supported in our weaknesses, but at the same time are stretched to fulfil our potential (Rule of St Benedict 64.19).

With tolerance and respect for those around you, you will develop strong friendships that will endure long after you have left Ampleforth College. Junior House is a safe place. It is a friendly House, and we all have a responsibility for making sure that this continues.

Our House is named after St Edward the Confessor and St Wilfrid. Many years ago, there were two Houses which merged into one, and this is why it has two saints in the name. St Edward was born in Islip, near Oxford, probably in 1005. He was the son of King Ethelred the Unready and his Norman queen, Emma. St Edward was the first Anglo-Saxon and the only king of England to be canonised, but he was part of a tradition of (uncanonised) English royal saints. St Wilfrid, also called Wilfrid of York, was born in 634 in Northumbria. He is regarded as one of the greatest English saints. He was a monk and bishop who worked hard to bring close relations between the Anglo-Saxon Church and the papacy in Rome. He devoted his life to establishing the observances of the Roman Church over those of the Celtic Church.

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Our House crest combines the coats of arms of both saints. St Edward’s is the one with the blue ‘blazon’ and the gold cross and birds. St Wilfrid’s is the gold one with the seven red jewels. Historians think that the jewels may represent a fishing-net; St Wilfrid was not only a great fisher of men but was also a good fisherman!

House Staff Role

Name

Housemistress

Mrs Charmaine Smith (Teacher of French, CT and and CL)

Assistant Housemaster

Mr Piers Butler ( Teacher of Maths) Mrs Hayley Edgar (Head of Year 7 and 8 Academic &

Year 8 Tutors

Teacher of PE / Games) Mr Piers Butler (Teacher of Maths)

Year 7 Tutors Matrons Chaplain Duty Tutors

Mrs Maria Rainer (Teacher of History) Miss Elena Storey (DT / Sport & Pastoral Graduate) Mrs Pat McManus Mrs Tina Readman Fr John Fairhurst Mrs Victoria Anglim Mr Bill Lofthouse

Upper Sixth School Monitors 2021 – 2022 Tatiana Roberts Alasdair McKell Lydia Gosling Alexander Colonna Walewski These four Students will be available to help and support our pupils in House and are also mentors for our pupils.

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Housemistress & Assistant Housemaster As House staff, Mrs Smith and Mr Butler take an interest in everything that you do. They will keep an eye on how well you are settling into life in the House, and they will have an overview of your academic studies, sporting, music, and other commitments. If you have a question, a concern, or a worry, then we or one of the people who works with us in Junior House, will try to help you sort it out. Also tell us if something good has happened to you so that we can celebrate it with you!

Your teachers will keep in contact with us and tell us when things go well, but if they are worried about you, they will speak to us or your tutor. If you have a problem in class, are behind with your work or struggling in any way, or other similar problems do make sure that you talk to your Tutor or to Mrs Smith or Mr Butler or Mrs Edgar. Remember: we are here to help you – but you make the job much easier by being open and honest with us.

Your parents will probably find that in the first instance your Housemistress is a good link to your teachers and tutor. If they are worried about you in any respect, I am likely to be the person that they contact – so please make sure that we are up-to-date with what is going on in your life!

The Tutors Tutors assist the Housemistress and Assistant Housemaster in caring for everyone in the House. Each tutor will monitor your academic work. He or she will be the person to whom you should go directly if you have any problems concerning your academic studies. As well as having a duty day in the House, each tutor will meet with their tutor group every week and report back to the Housemistress. The tutors are happy to meet with your parents and will from time to time update them on your progress.

Fr John Fairhurst Fr John is the House Chaplain. He will be in the House at times during the day, and most evenings throughout the week.

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Matrons Matron Pat Mcmanus and Matron Tina Readman are our Matrons. They will help you settle into the House and will help you with all sorts of things on the domestic side of House life, such as helping you to sort out your clothes, laundry and so on. If you are a boarder all medications should be given to Matron, who liaises with the College Infirmary about your medical needs.

Matron Pat McManus

Matron Tina Readman

The House Monitors The Head Girl and Head Boy are chosen late in the summer term, to serve the House in the coming year. In Junior House we try to ensure that the young men and women who fill these positions in the House are chosen for their good character and common sense. These two qualities matter much more than whether they are sporting heroes or superb academics. Their job inevitably has a bit to do with organising things in the House, but this is not the most important part of their task. We expect them to set an example of good behaviour and kindness, and we hope that they will be young people you can turn to for advice or help if there is a problem in your life here, which you do not think needs the immediate help of the Housemistress or her House Team and assistants.

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Year 7 & 8 House Monitors Head of House (Girl) –

Head of House (Boy) -

Isabel Paston-Bedingfeld

George Muckalt

This coming year other pupils will be House prefects. They will be key people in ensuring that the House runs well, and all are happy. I hope that you will find the house secure, welcoming, and friendly. You should never feel frightened of anything or anyone in Junior House. You are able to speak to prefects if you want help in addition to the Upper Sixth Form School Monitors: Tatiana (Tatty), Lydia, Alasdair and Alexander.

Two House prefects will have a particular responsibility for the House Chapel. You will be encouraged to take a full part in the religious life of the House. We have prayers every morning and evening, and you would normally attend Mass in the House once a week.

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Student Voice & Student Councils There is a Student Council for different year groups which meets each half term. Representatives from the Student Councils meet with senior staff at a Student Forum each half term so that your views and opinions on life at Ampleforth College are heard and discussed.

Pupil Questionnaires There is a bi-annual pupil (and separate parent) questionnaire. The questionnaire is administered by an external company and results are published to pupils. The results of the questionnaire help provide the school with information about how effective it is and what needs to be improved.

Food Committee There is a Food Committee with representatives from each House who meet regularly with the Catering Manager and Head Chef.

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The Beginning of the Academic Year Please arrive at the House by 3pm on Monday 6th September 2021. Pupils should come at this time to get settled and prepared, and to meet others in the House.

You will be welcomed at the House by Mrs Smith, Mr Butler, and the House team.

The remainder of this first day of term will be taken up with getting to know the House and each other, and getting your belongings in order before the evening, prayers, and bedtime.

The second day will begin with settling down to academic life. You will receive your timetable from your tutor and discover who will teach you and where their classroom is. On the third day the ordinary life of the school will begin, and there will be an opportunity for you to log on to the College’s computer system. I hope that day by day you will find yourself more comfortable and settled in the House and more familiar with daily routines so that, by the end of the term, you feel the weeks race by in a happy procession of exciting events and absorbing study.

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The House and What You Need to Bring The Admissions Office will supply you with a list of clothes and other essential items.

Dress Code Everyday school dress under Covid-19 conditions (if applicable): Dress code changes are: •

No jackets, ties or mass suits will be required

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All clothes must be washable at a minimum of 40C

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All pupils must have 3 washable, named face masks (will be updated as per Government Guidance)

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All pupils must have a backpack for carrying books

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All pupils must have their own equipment for lessons

Normal everyday school dress is: Boys: Black/grey or navy blue trousers, neutral colour shirt, St Edward’s & St Wilfrid’s jumper. St Edward’s & St Wilfrid’s or scholar’s tie, black, grey, or navy jacket/blazer, (not compulsory if jumper is worn), black shoes no boots, any colour socks.

Girls: A formal knee-length black/grey/navy school skirt, or black/grey or navy trousers, neutral colour shirt, St Edward’s & St Wilfrid’s jumper, black/grey/navy jacket/blazer, (not compulsory if jumper is worn), black shoes, sensible, any colour socks/black or navy tights. Girls may wear a roll – neck sweater.

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No hoodies or sportswear should be worn outside of games time, no trainers or canvas style shoes.

Sunday (formal) dress is: Boys: As above, but no jumper and with white shirt (tucked in), tidy collar, tie, dark socks, and black shoes Girls: As above, but with white shirt (tucked in), tidy collar, black/nude tights, and black shoes. Hair should be tied up in a full pony-tail in the Abbey Church.

Summer dress is: Boys: Trousers and a tucked in shirt, with top button undone and no tie. If a shirt with full-length sleeves is worn, the sleeves should be buttoned or else rolled neatly above the elbows. No Jacket.

Girls: Trousers or skirt (no more than a hands width above the knee) with a tucked in shirt with top button undone. If a shirt with full-length sleeves is worn, the sleeves should be buttoned or else rolled neatly above the elbows. No Jacket.

Pupils who feel the cold may revert to winter dress. Summer dress rules will apply when advised by the Head (Mr Robin Dyer) during warm weather. At these times, all pupils may adopt summer dress as an alternative to the usual school dress. Trainers / Sandals are not permitted.

The Sunday dress / formal attire rule remains in force during a summer dress period; on these days change to summer dress is permitted after lunch or at the Housemistress’s discretion.

All pupils are permitted to dress informally (‘Home clothes’) after the end of the lessons in the evening.

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Hair Hair should be kept clean, tidy and must be of a natural colour. No extreme haircuts permitted. The length should be neither excessively long nor excessively short. Hair should be tied up in a pony-tail in the Abbey Church and for all Core PE lessons, Games and Activities.

Make Up & Jewellery Single chain necklace (plain / small cross / crucifix) and one bracelet (charity or rosary type) No facial piercings. Girls only: Single stud earrings in each ear.

No make-up. Clear nail varnish only.

Identification All articles of clothing, including footwear, must be marked with your Initials, Surname, School Number and House Letter. Name tapes should be, where possible, at centre-back or waistband. E.g.: A N Smith 12345 X Matrons will explain how the laundry works, when you should put clothes into the laundry bins, or how you can get Canterbury Games kit cleaned. If you are a boarder, you should have sufficient clothing to cover nine to ten days. The school provides pillows, pillowcases, and sheets, but you will need to bring a duvet and duvet covers.

The House provides plates, bowls, and cutlery, but you might want to bring your own distinctive mug.

Linen Room Your laundry will be returned to a specific place in the linen room / ‘fixtures’. Mending and name-taping should be arranged with Matron. If an item of your clothing does not return from the laundry, please see Matron who will do her best to help you track it down.

You are responsible for finding your clothes / lost items before seeing Matron.

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Day and Full Boarding Dormitories You are responsible for your area in the dormitory. If you damage something, you should come and talk to Mrs Smith, Mr Butler or Matron. It is very important that these rooms are kept in an orderly way.

Please remember that you are living with a large number of other people, and it is important to ensure an atmosphere where work is possible. We are one Community.

Dormitory and Gallery Rules The dormitories and galleries are private and secure areas for those who live there. Day boys and girls will have their own rooms in which to change store books and equipment. Lights out at bedtime ensures everyone is in their dormitory, in their bed and quiet. The days are long, and everyone needs their sleep.

Sports are to be played outside the House. No running in the House.

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Bathrooms and Shower Rooms We all have a part to play in keeping the bathrooms clean and tidy. It is important to leave the showers clean, to ensure that the lavatory has been properly flushed, and the wash hand basin is clean after use.

All of us appreciate a clean bathroom.

Name Tapes You should not bring clothes to school that have not been named, and it would be helpful if the name tape had ‘EW’ on it as well as your name.

Medical Care at School Matron will be in the House between 7.00am and 6.00pm. All medication is to be kept with her for safe keeping and she will accompany all pupils to medical appointments if possible.

The school infirmary is just up the hill from St Edward’s & St Wilfrid’s and if pupils are feeling unwell or are injured, although pupils should always talk to Matron, Mrs Smith, or Mr Butler before going to the infirmary.

In the event of illness either Mrs Smith, Mr Butler or Matron will make the necessary provision via the infirmary, including a doctor’s appointment if necessary. Parents of boarders will be informed by either e-mail or phone if boys or girls are kept in the infirmary overnight for any reason.

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Health and Safety in the House You must keep your part of the dormitory tidy and free of litter. Furniture should not be moved in the rooms as everything has been placed carefully where it should be.

You must not fix anything to the walls except on the pin boards provided in each room. We are all responsible for the public spaces in the House, helping to create a tidy and homely environment. Matron will help you keep your own area in the House clean and tidy. There will be sanctions for persistent untidiness.

As part of this a regular fire check is also carried out. All chargers / electrical appliances must be PAT tested before arrival to ensure that they are safe, or this will be undertaken once you arrive at school.

Pupils should not bring in other electrical items.

We will make sure that you are familiar with the escape routes and fire procedures for the House.

Regular fire drills are carried out each term where we congregate on the small astro-turf in front of the building.

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Electrical Equipment Many pupils will have a mobile phone. The network which works best in our area is EE. There is no pressing need to have a mobile phone, but if you are to have one, please encourage your parents to buy a simple one which does not cost too much. At the beginning of term, I shall ask for your mobile phone number and the specific identification number for your phone. There is a cupboard and for chargers and phones. Phones will be stored during the school day - remember that you should only use mobile phones at designated times.

Mobile phones and similar items of equipment must be clearly named and appropriately insured and will be collected in at night-time.

Chits and School Accounts As noted above, most legitimate expenses such as stationery, toiletries, and Games kit can be purchased using a chit signed by your Housemistress. The cost of school trips and other such events is charged directly to your parents’ bill.

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Communication Telephone numbers: Mrs Smith’s House telephone is 01439 766705. There is a voicemail facility on the telephone so that messages may be left if no-one is in the study.

Mrs

Smith’s

e-mail

address

csm@ampleforth.org.uk

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Mr

Butler

email

address

is

pspb@ampleforth.org.uk The Matrons have a direct line to their room which is 01439 766866.

They also have an e-mail address: Pat McManus: pmm@ampleforth.org.uk & Tina Readman: tr2@ampleforth.org.uk There is no fax machine in the House, but messages may be faxed to the Headmaster’s secretary on 01439 788330. It is important that the fax is clearly marked “For the attention of Mrs Smith, Junior House”.

Contacting Home While girls and boys these days rarely write home, they often need things to be sent to them. The House postal address is:

St Edward’s and St Wilfrid’s Junior House Ampleforth College York Y062 4EW

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Visits from Your Parents Many parents visit boarders during the weekend from time to time, especially when there are home fixtures, or perhaps to celebrate a birthday. The College has occasional ‘closed’ weekends, generally at the start of term when all pupils stay in to help everyone settle. If pupils are being taken out for dinner on a Saturday night, they either have to be back in the House by 8.30pm, or if pupils are staying out over night with parents, then they must be back in time for Sunday Mass and in school clothing in the morning.

Parents often then also take their daughters or sons out for Sunday lunch, and pupils have to be back in House for 5.00pm.

The more notice of parents’ visits we have the better, but at least a week is requested so that the school caterers can be informed of numbers for meals and so we know in the House who is around for the social events we are putting on. An e-mail to Mrs Smith in advance is always helpful so that we know where everyone is going to be. In addition, it is particularly important that there is plenty of notice if parents are taking out some other pupils for dinner or lunch as well as their own daughters or sons.

There is a form too, and this then needs to be passed on to the parents of those pupils being taken out so that they can give permission. At birthday parties a maximum of eight school guests are allowed, and it is important to remember that school rules apply even though pupils are not on campus.

Following on from this, the College’s Pupil Permissions Policy says:

Housemaster / Housemistress Permissions In the normal course of boarding school life the Housemistress or Assistant Housemaster will give pupils permission to leave campus. This may be for a shopping trip to the village or for other routine expeditions of an educational, social, or sporting nature. Housemasters /Housemistresses also give permission for pupils to go out with other parents. While these parents are given guidelines to ensure that the Ampleforth Code is followed, the college does not have direct control over these occasions.

If a pupil is seeking permission for absence involving an overnight stay, other than on a school activity, the Housemaster / Housemistress will seek parental permission.

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Parents must contact Mrs Smith, Mr Butler or Matron Pat if they have any questions about protocol for trips out.

Mrs Smith is always pleased to see parents when they visit school unless she is teaching. Please contact her to make appointments.

Another important note for parents visiting the House is that they must not go into the teaching areas, dormitory areas, or private areas of the House without seeing the staff on duty first. Adult access to sleeping areas in school is restricted.

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WEEKDAY ROUTINE 07.10 07.20 08.00 – 08.15 08.20 08.30 08.40 10.25 10.50 12.40 13.20 13.50 14.00 15.45 16.10 17.00 17.00 – 18.00 18.00 – 18.30 18.30 18.30 – 19.00 19.00 – 20.30 20.30 – 20.45 20.45 21.00

Wakeup call and rise Breakfast in House (COVID Guidance) or at Refectory (staffed) Day pupils arrive Registration and morning prayers for ALL. Leave House for start of school day Lessons start (periods 1+2) Morning Break time (Staffed) (Chaplaincy or Matthews Room) Lessons resume (periods 3+4) End of morning lessons. House lunch in Griffiths Room Quiet time / free time in the House.

Leave House for afternoon lessons Lessons resume (periods 5+6) Afternoon Break time (Staffed) Period 7 – PREP (except Thursday which is Chaplaincy) Day Pupils collected after Prep (1) Activities Supper Day Pupils collected after Activities and Supper (2) Additional PREP / Quiet reading / Pack school bag for following day House routine (laundry in) / free time / shower Evening prayers Bedtime and Lights out for Year 7 Bedtime and Lights out for Year 8

SATURDAY ROUTINE 07.10 07.20 08.00 – 08.15 08.15 08.20 08.30 10.15 10.45 12.30 13.00 – 14.30 14.30 15.00 15.00 – 18.00 18.00 – 18.30 18.30

Wakeup call and rise Breakfast in House Day pupils arrive Registration and morning prayers for ALL. Leave House for start of school day Lessons start (periods 1+2) Morning Break time (Staffed) (Chaplaincy or Matthews Room) Lessons resume (periods 3+4) End of morning lessons. House lunch in Griffiths Room Non – compulsory games where there are no Sporting fixtures.

Games Kit to Matron to be washed!

Day Pupils collected after Games (if on a Sports Fixture see times for collection on team sheet).

House Time Supper in Griffiths Room Evening programme with social events / Video Night 18

20.00 – 20.30 20.30 20.45 21.00

House routine / free time / shower Evening prayers Bedtime and Lights out for Year 7 Bedtime and Lights out for Year 8

SUNDAY ROUTINE 08.10 08.30 11.15 12.30 13.00 18.00 19.00 20.00 – 20.30 20.30 – 20.45 20.45 21.00

Rise Breakfast in House Mass Lunch – Griffiths Room Sunday Activities Programme Supper – Griffiths Room Free Time / House Time House routine (collect laundry from fixtures) / Pack school bag for following day / shower Evening prayers Bedtime and Lights out for Year 7 Bedtime and Lights out for Year 8

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Ampleforth College Core Values For more than 1500 years, the Rule of St Benedict has inspired both monastic and lay people to live lives of faith and virtue in pursuit of all that is good and true. Although written in the first instance for monks, the Rule provides a vision of life and a set of values which, in principle, are open to all: if the values of the Rule are truly ‘values’, truly good for people, then they do not apply simply to monks or to Christians, but express ways of behaving that enhance human life for everyone. At Ampleforth, it is our belief that St Benedict’s wisdom does and should influence all of us in our work and dealings with each other. In particular, St Benedict stressed the importance of the person and the quality of the relationships of people living and working together. He respected the individual’s freedom, but at the same time noted that there might need to be a little strictness to ‘amend faults and safeguard love’. In his humane approach, he directed that the Abbot should ‘arrange everything so that the strong have something to yearn for and the weak nothing to run from’, and that ‘in all things God should be glorified’. So, how should these values make a difference to us who live and work at Ampleforth?

ATTENTIVENESS ‘Listen carefully, my child, to the Master’s instructions, and attend to them with the ear of your heart. This is advice from a father who loves you; welcome it, and faithfully put it into practice.’ (RSB Prologue 1) The first word of the Rule is ‘Listen’ and what St Benedict asks of his readers is a careful listening to other people and their needs: it means taking them seriously. Religious believers understand this as an expression of their faith, the counterpart to their careful listening to God in prayer.

HOSPITALITY ‘All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ.’ (RSB 53:1) We should be noted for our warmth, acceptance, and joy in welcoming others.

RESPECT ‘They should each try to be the first to show respect to the other, supporting with the greatest patience one another’s weaknesses of body or behaviour.’ (RSB 72:4- 5) If we really listen to other people, then we are treating them with respect. The consequence of this is that we should be patient with them and seek to understand their situation and what they are saying, regardless of background, intelligence, or professional skill.

INTEGRITY ‘If he teaches his disciples that something is not to be done, then neither must he do it.’ (RSB 2:13) We should speak the truth and act accordingly.

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STEWARDSHIP ‘He will regard all utensils and goods as the sacred vessels of the altar, aware that nothing is to be neglected.’ (RSB 31:10) At Ampleforth, as well as valuing the beauty of our environment, we should appreciate and care properly for all the things that we need and use.

EQUILIBRIUM ‘All things are to be done in moderation.’ (RSB 48: 9) The monastic life is meant to be a balanced one and is sometimes characterised by the expression, ‘Prayer and Work’. But more than this, the Benedictine notion of balance also involves using our resources wisely and avoiding overindulgence in all areas of life, as we seek to establish a proper work-life balance. For the sake of ease, these Benedictine Core Values can be referred to by the acronym AHRISE, comprising the first letter of each value.

Safeguarding Your safety and happiness are very important to us. You will get to know a broad range of staff who you will form positive relationships with and who you should feel comfortable talking to if you have a problem or a concern. Usually this will be members of your House Team such as your Housemistress or Housemaster, your Assistant Housemistress or Housemaster, your Matron, your Tutor, or your House Chaplain. There is also a central Designated Safeguarding Team who you are always welcome to speak to also. Posters with their names and faces on will be put up on your boarding House noticeboard along with their contact details also. Dr Alasdair Dunn is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

The rule of St Benedict sets out our standards for the life of a community: ‘They try to be the first to show respect to one another with the greatest patience in tolerating weaknesses in body or character…

No-one aims at personal advantage but is rather concerned for the good of others.’ At Ampleforth College the safeguarding of all pupils is our utmost priority. You should feel safe to be who you are, and to be free from negative comment(s) from or fear of anyone.

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Keeping Each Other Safe In a Benedictine Community all pupils and staff have a responsibility for the welfare of each other. Pupils with positions of responsibility have specific training to assist them in their ministry of service to others.

School Monitors attend a Conference before the start of the year to equip them to undertake this responsibility and indeed follow an Institute of Leadership and Development training programme.

What to do if you are worried At Ampleforth College there are many people to whom you can turn if you need help. All pupils have a responsibility to keep each other safe. School Monitors take a lead responsibility for this and undergo safeguarding training. House and Dormitory monitors play a particularly important role assisting the Housemistress or Housemaster and care for the boys or girls in their House.

Dietary Requirements Pupils enjoy a wide, healthy, and varied menu every day. All meals are taken in the school refectories. The House has its own kitchens where fruit, bread, cereals, various spreads, and drinks are available. Matrons also regularly bake and cook for the pupils in their Houses. We cater for all dietary needs. Please discuss requirements with us so that we can make the appropriate preparations.

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Quick View Useful Contact Details Mrs Charmaine Smith (Housemistress) Mr Piers Butler (Assistant Housemaster) St Edward’s & St Wilfrid’s House Ampleforth College York YO62 4EW 01439 766705 csm@ampleforth.org.uk pspb@ampleforth.org.uk

Fr John Fairhurst Chaplain to St Edward’s & St Wilfrid’s House Ampleforth Abbey York YO62 4ER Fr John@ampleforth.org.uk

Matron Pat McManus, and Matron Tina Readman St Edward’s & St Wilfrid’s House Ampleforth College York YO62 4EW 01439 766706 pmm@ampleforth.org.uk tr2@ampleforth.org.uk School Infirmary: 01439 766760 & infirmary@ampleforth.org.uk School Secretary: 01439 766000 & admissions@ampleforth.org.uk

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St Edward’s & St Wilfrid’s Junior House Ampleforth College York Y062 4EW

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