Useful Information

Expectation of conduct on and off the College campus

Please bear in mind that when off campus, you are still a member of the Ampleforth community and the school code of conduct still applies and you should conduct yourself in such a manner as not to embarrass yourself, your family, St Aidan’s or the College. You are and will always be an ambassador of St Aidan’s and the College.

Please see Appendix 5 at the end of this booklet if organising an off-site event or birthday during termtime.

Visitors

You may have visitors from other houses into St Aidan’s. If I am in the study your guest should introduce themselves and ask if they may come in. You should do exactly the same if you visit another house. Your visitor should then sign-in using the visitors’ book and sign out as they leave; this is a fire safety regulation. Male visitors are strictly restricted to the common room and kitchen although female guests may visit your room with permission.

* CHANGES TO VISITORS DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

• Sadly, visitors may not be received in House during this time. Social spaces will be provided outdoors, and social events organised in appropriate venues. We hope to be able to change this as soon as government guidelines allow.

Effort Grades

Each half term you will receive an effort grade for classroom and prep effort from each of your subject teachers. I have high expectations of Aidan’s girls and expect all to strive for Headmaster’s commendations.

At the Housemistress’ discretion, Windmill and/or other social privileges may be withdrawn from any pupil with an unsatisfactory effort average.

House Rules

There are a number of jobs that need to be done and rules that need to be followed to ensure that we can all live together in harmony. Some of the jobs that need doing every day include ringing the wake-up bell, collecting the post, cleaning the kitchen, collecting newspapers, collecting laundry. Please do these things in good spirit as everything is intended to support you and help you get the very best out of the Ampleforth experience. There are rules that we need to follow to ensure the smooth running of the house and the school day:

Check in Times are indicated below. Please be on time.

(These are subject to change)

During prep stay at your desk and do not distract others. This is to help everyone to get their prep done on time and done well.

Do not enter another girl’s room without her express permission. We must all respect each other’s boundaries and personal space. Girls from different year groups should socialise in the house social spaces and not in each other’s rooms.

Please tidy up after yourself in the Kitchen.

Please keep your rooms tidy and make your bed every day.

Wear your uniform and games kit properly to show pride in yourself, your house and your school.

If you are stuck, unhappy or confused do ask a member of the house staff for help –it is what we are here for and it is never a bother to support you.