Money and Valuables You need pocket money at school as there is both a school and a House tuck shop. This really is only pocket money though as any larger purchases like games kit or books can be paid for with a chit – a special slip signed by Mr Lynch-Frahill or Matron that can then be taken to the shop and is charged to the termly account. As a rough guide £10 a week should certainly be enough, particularly for junior boys. All money should be left with Mr Lynch-Frahill in the House bank for safekeeping. This can then be taken out after morning prayers. Above all, however, amounts of money over £10 should not be carried around or kept in your dormitory. It is recommended that a minimum amount of expensive electrical items are brought into school. Games consoles and handheld equivalents should be left at home. 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. Laptops and mobile phones should be insured through personal plans or included in home insurance policies as valuables are not covered by the school insurance. All computers and phones left unattended should be kept locked with a password. It is also sensible to avoid leaving expensive items and money lying around in communal areas. Each boy does have a lockable cupboard that will fit a padlock and so that would be a sensible thing to bring at the start of term. It would be a good idea to bring a few coat hangers too. Passports and tickets for travel should also be given to Mr Lynch-Frahill upon arrival at Ampleforth for safekeeping.
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