BOARDING HANDBOOK
C O N T E N T S
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HOMESICKNESS
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BOARDING HOUSE RULES AND GUIDELINES
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If a Boarder is unwell outside of HC hours, they must notify the Duty Supervisor/Director 1
Consent for Medical Leave can only be given by the House Director after hours 2
Director will advise the parents if Boarder is unwell enough that they need to be collected
If a Boarding student needs to leave Boading as they are unwell, parents are to organise REACH leave and arrange collection from the Health Centre 3 4 5
During HC hours all Boarders can access the HC if they are unwell
The nurse communicates with parents/guardians/AC staff regarding care options
A boarder must supply a Medical Certificate if unwell for 3 days or more as per School Policy and keep Boarding Director and Attendance updated
UNIFORM FOR BOARDING
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