St Hugh’s 2020
Contents ST HUGH’S HOUSE
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HOUSE LIFE
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HOUSE TEAM
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HOUSE TUTORS
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HOUSE MONITORS
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DRESS CODE
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EQUIPMENT
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TECHNOLOGY
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COMMUNICATION ……………………………………………………………
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MONEY
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FINANCES
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HEALTH & SAFETY
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SAFEGUARDING
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FACEBOOK PAGE
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St Hugh’s House ST HUGH St Hugh was a Frenchman and a Carthusian monk. He started as a novice at 15, ordained a deacon at 19 and became a priest soon after. Eventually he was sent over to England to lead a community in Somerset. From there he was appointed Bishop of Lincoln which was one of the biggest dioceses in England. He became a friend and advisor to various kings, known for his charm and diplomacy; he re-built Lincoln Cathedral and founded schools there. St Hugh’s primary emblem is a white swan, which refers to a story of the swan of Stow. The swan had a deep friendship with St Hugh, following him around and guarding him while he slept. He died in 1200 and you will find a statue of him in the main entrance of the house, as well as this painting. We celebrate his feast day on the 16th November.
HOUSE CREST Our House crest is from the traditional arms of St Hugh of Lincoln, based on those of Avalon in the Dauphiné: “azure, a saltire ermine, between four fleurs-de-lys or.”
HOUSE COLOURS We use burgundy and blue stripes as our House colours, which can be seen around the House and on our House shirts and sports socks – and our House Flag which we regularly take to House events and competitions.
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House Life HOUSE BUBBLES To follow Covid-Safe guidelines, in the House you will be part of a bubble with boys in your year group and we will ensure you are aware of all the safety measures in place when you arrive.
HOUSE JOBS There are a number of small jobs which help the smooth running of the House and which will be allocated to you each term. If a particular job causes a problem for any reason, please let the House team know.
HOUSE RULES Our House rules echo Ampleforth’s core values of attentiveness, equilibrium, hospitality, integrity, respect and stewardship to enable all of us to live and thrive as a House community.
CONFUSING TERMS We have some odd names for year groups at Ampleforth – this chart should help you understand them:
AGE
NATIONAL CURRICULUM YEAR
13+
Year 9
14+
Year 10
KS3
AMPLEFORTH NAMES First Year
or Fourth Form
Second Year
or Fifth Form
GCSEs 15+
Year 11
Third Year
or Remove
16+
Year 12
Fourth Year
or Middle Sixth
17+
Year 13
Fifth Year
or Upper Sixth
The Sixth Form
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House Team These are the members of staff that are here to help you settle as quickly as possible and find your way around the House and school. If you have any worries, problems or concerns, it is important to let us know that we can help you. Our Matron, Dawn, and our Housekeepers, Maureen and Angela, will help you sort out your clothes, laundry and encourage you to keep your space tidy. Maureen and Angela work hard to keep the House clean, so please support them by keeping your area neat and orderly (and use the boot room for your muddy boots). If you are feeling unwell or if you simply want to have a chat about anything then you can always speak to Dr Depnering, Mr Higgs, Dawn and Fr Cedd – you can reach Dr Depnering also at any time during the night.
Dr Johannes Depnering Housemaster jmd@ampleforth.org.uk
Mr Max Higgs Assistant Housemaster mxh@ampleforth.org.uk
Miss Dawn Butler Matron dlb@ampleforth.org.uk
Fr Cedd Mannion House Chaplain cedd@ampleforth.org.uk
Mrs Maureen Nelson Housekeeper
Mrs Angela Lamb Housekeeper
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House Tutors Your Tutor will be the person to go to directly if you have a problem in a certain subject, are behind in your work, need further challenges or similar issues. You meet with your Tutor twice a week for a Tutorial session and they will also be available on different evenings in House. Our Tutors are from a range of different subject areas and thus can also offer some support during prep. Your Tutor will keep in touch with your parents to update them on your progress and are always available for them to contact with any academic questions.
Mr Mike Slingsby Year 9 & 10 Tutor Physical Education mds@ampleforth.org.uk
Mr Aaron Virr Year 10 Tutor Sports Graduate adr@ampleforth.org.uk
Mr Max Higgs Year 11 Tutor Computer Science mxh@ampleforth.org.uk
Dr Hannah Pomroy Year 11 & 13 Tutor Mathematics hrp@ampleforth.org.uk
Dr Charlotte Goddard Year 12 & 13 Tutor Classics cpg@ampleforth.org.uk
Mr Ralph Pallister Year 12 & 13 Tutor Music rpa@ampleforth.org.uk
Dr Jacob Shephard Year 12 & 13 Tutor Physics jjs@ampleforth.org.uk
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House Monitors These are the senior boys chosen for their character and common sense, who will set an example of good behaviour and kindness. They can help answer any questions you may have about school and house life. They also will represent you in the House when meeting with the House team, to ensure your voice is heard.
Quintus Head of House
Joe Deputy Head of School
Greg Deputy Head of House
Consti House Chaplain
Nacho Social Monitor
Freddie School Sports Monitor
Elliot House Sports Monitor
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Dress Code You will have been sent more details about Dress code, but here are some of the main dress code points for your day to day clothes during the school day: SHIRTS ✓ Plain, smart, formal ✓ Ideally ironed (esp. on Sundays) ✓ Top button fastened ✓ Tucked in Top button undone during the summer
JUMPER ✓ Dark, plain & formal ✓ Smart V-neck, Gilet, or Quarter Zip ✓ Worn with plain formal shirt & top button fastened No sport brands or fleece material
SHOES ✓ Smart & Formal ✓ Black ✓ Leather, Suede or Loafers Brown shoes only for Year 12 & 13 No trainers or boots
TROUSERS ✓ Dark Trousers ✓ Dark Chinos ✓ Dark Cords No jeans or jean-cut trousers No external rear pockets/studs
MASKS Bring a minimum of 3 reusable face masks (with name labels) that can be machine washed at 400C BACKPACK Bring a backpack to carry around books and folders around school, to enable you maintain good hand hygiene around school. COAT HANGERS Bring a few of these as you will need to hang up jackets and shirts to keep them neat and presentable. NAME TAPES These are vital – please bring plenty of spares with you so that new clothes or items purchased here can be marked. You must not borrow clothes and other items from others (for example games kit) and therefore all items should be labelled. LAUNDRY There will be protocols in place for collection and return of laundry.
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Equipment In addition to the school clothes and casual clothes to bring, here are some key points about what other things you may consider and bring to the House.
PERSONAL SPACE Each boy in Years 9, 10 and 11 has his own area in the dormitory. You are expected to keep your space tidy and you will also be responsible if any damage is caused to it. Boys in Year 12 and Year 13 have an en-suite bedroom and they have responsibility for its tidiness and for ensuring there is no damage. PERSONAL POSSESSIONS It is recommended that you do not bring any items that are of particular value, financial or sentimental. This is not because the House is full of dishonest people – far from it – but because a boarding school is an easy place to lose things until you are familiar with the place and its routines. Remember also that your personal possessions should be insured on your parents’ domestic insurance policy. DUVET AND COVERS The school provides pillows and sheets, but you will need to provide a duvet and duvet covers. DESK LAMP You will find it essential to have a desk lamp to illuminate your desk while working or help you read a book in the evening. Make sure your lamp is strictly functional, as decorative lamps are not allowed. ALARM CLOCK You will find it essential to have an alarm clock to wake up early for prayers in the morning, particularly for Year 9 and Year 10, as they are required to hand in their mobile phones and devices every evening. SMALL PADLOCK You will have a small lockable cupboard in your space, so you will need a small padlock to secure it. If you have two keys it is sensible to leave one with Dr Depnering in case you lose the other!
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Technology We would suggest that you read this page if you are considering bring any of your technology to House. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT If you are bringing any electrical equipment to school, please remind your parents that it should be PAT tested. You are not permitted to have refrigerators, kettles, toasters, electric fires, electric blankets, and so on. If you are in any doubt whether something is permitted, please ask Dr Depnering.
LAPTOPS AND IPADS There is a very simple set of instructions available when you arrive for how to gain access to the school wi-fi system. There are strict rules about when you can and cannot use your electronics which will be explained when you get here. MOBILE PHONE There is no need to have a mobile phone, as you can use the house phone to make calls (+44 (0)1439 766750). However, if you do decide to bring one, the network which works best in our area is EE. You are advised to bring a basic model. At the beginning of term, we shall ask for your mobile phone number and the specific identification number for your phone. There are strict rules about when you can and cannot use your mobile around school, which will be explained when you get here.
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Communication YOUR PARENTS WITH US In the first instance your parents will probably find that Dr Depnering is a good link to your teachers and Tutor. If they are worried about you in any respect, your Housemaster is the person that they should contact and his details are shown earlier in this booklet. The next most likely person they will want to talk to will be Matron and her details are included as well. Shortly after you arrive your Tutor will be in touch with your parents notifying them of their best means of contact. YOU WITH HOME You can call home or receive phone calls whenever you are in free time. You are not permitted to use your mobile phone during lessons (8.40am to 4.50pm) or prep time (6.30pm to 8.30pm), although there is considerably more free time over the weekend. Please arrange to make calls outside of these times. HOUSE PHONE The house phone is also available for use by boys. The number is: +44 (0)1439 766750 HOUSE COMPUTERS The House computer rooms have access to e-mail and internet as well as the ordinary College network. If you try to access inappropriate sites you will find your computer log-in blocked. If this happens please see Dr Depnering, sometimes the automated system has got things wrong. EMAIL When you get here you will be given an email address that you can use on the House computers. You are also able to use Skype/Facetime etc… to keep in touch with family and friends. POST Post is delivered directly to the house and each boy has their own pigeon hole in the entrance area of the house. Parcels arriving in school will be quarantined for 72 hours. Any post should be addressed to:
St Hugh’s House Ampleforth College York YO62 4EX
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Money POCKET MONEY How much? The only money you need is for the occasional outing and extra food. Please discuss with your parents how much to bring. We would suggest that £10 per week is more than sufficient. You can always ask for extra funds if required. It is possible to receive cash from the House bank each day. TUCK SHOP The school’s Tuck shop stocks sweets, stationary, games kit as well as things like shoe laces and shaving foam. We also have a small tuck shop in the house.
HOUSE BANK We always advise that you avoid carrying or keeping anything but the smallest amount of cash. There is a House bank and we strongly suggest you place your money in the House bank. You can either give the money to Dr Depnering in cash on the first day or your parents could write a cheque. This should be payable to ‘St Laurence Education Trust” and your name and house should be written on the back. If your parents prefer then they can make a bank transfer to the house account by using the following details:
Bank Name & Branch Account Name
Barclays Bank, York St Laurence Education Trust
UK TRANSFERS Sort Code Account Number
20-99-56 03744795
OVERSEAS TRANSFERS IBAN GB10 BARC 2099 5603 7447 95 Swift/BIC BARCGB22 Please can the parents quote the students name, house name (St H) if possible and PM/pocket money as a reference.
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Finances TRAIN TICKETS The College has a Travel Co-ordinator (Mrs Suzie Boam) who is able to arrange for train tickets at the start and end of each half-term and Exeat weekends. The cost is placed on the end of term bill. She will email your parents each term to ask for travel requests and we will also check details with all of the boys in the house.
CHITS AND SCHOOL ACCOUNTS Most legitimate expenses such as stationery, toiletries, and games kit can be purchased using a ‘chit’ signed by Dr Depnering, Mr Higgs or Dawn. The cost of these and of school trips, and other such events is placed straight onto your parents’ bill.
HOUSE SUBSCRIPTIONS We ask each boy to pay £25 per term for House subscriptions. This money goes towards getting daily papers for the House, the Now TV subscription, DVDs, board games, and repairs to such things as the snooker table. This amount will be charged to your parents’ bill each term.
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Health and Safety FIRE The House is equipped with fire doors and alarms in the event of a fire. We have a clear evacuation policy to exit and gather safely at the Astro pitch car park in front of the house. We also conduct regular fire drills and evacuation drills, so you will be in no doubt of what to do. FEELING UNWELL Our House team are trained in First Aid, first aid kits are found in the study, kitchen and Matron’s room. We are fortunate to also have an on-site Infirmary, which we can take you up to if the need arises. Prescribed medications must be securely kept in Matron’s room. CLEANLINESS Our House is regularly cleaned by our Housekeepers, but it is vital that you keep your space tidy and to hand in your laundry on time. When returning from sports in muddy boots, there is a boot room you can enter first to take off and clean your boots.
ELECTRICAL All electrical equipment must be PAT tested and only approved plugs can be used. If in doubt please consult the House team.
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Safeguarding TALK TO THE HOUSE 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, particularly if you have a problem or a concern. Usually this will be members of your House Team such as your Housemaster, your Assistant Housemaster, your Matron, your Tutor or your House Chaplain. TALK TO THE SAFEGUARDING TEAM Mr Ridge is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and a central designated safeguarding team are always available to speak to. You can find posters with their names, faces and contact details on our noticeboard and throughout the school. TALK TO OTHERS It may be that you feel that you cannot talk with a member of family, staff or fellow students and you would prefer external resources. We have a range of contact details available on the noticeboard that you can telephone or email. VISITORS All visitors to St Hugh’s House must sign in when entering the House. If a visitor wishes to go upstairs in the House they must be accompanied by a member of staff. There is also a designated toilet that visitors can use on the ground floor. PRUDENCE CODE We have a House Prudence Code with clear procedures on how staff and students interact in the boarding house to ensure a respectful and safe environment for our boys to thrive.
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Facebook Page We like to keep your parents updated with the latest achievements and House events through our Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/sthughs.ampleforth/
You can also find a range of videos that we have produced which will introduce you to various parts of House life, many of which are unique to St Hugh’s House:
Fairfax Cricket
Finding your Passion
Pizza
Compline
Exhibition
Socials
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