3. House Procedures

Boarding Handbook

3. House Procedures

Residences are the students homes during school terms and should be treated as such. Any behaviour, which damages the House or lessens the quality of life of other members in the community will not be tolerated.

Each Director of Residence will have ‘local’ rules and regulations for the House, above and beyond these, the following are important: 3.1 Each House has a Student Leadership Team that exercise responsibility on behalf of the Director of Residence and staff. They also act as representatives of House members.

3.2 Between 8.15am and 3.15pm each school day the Houses are out of bounds. 3.3 House furniture and accessories must not be moved without permission from the Director of Residence.

3.4 Boys are responsible for the cleaning and organisation of their own rooms. Vacuum cleaners are provided. 3.5 All food kept in rooms must be in an airtight container.

3.6 ‘Delivery Meals’ may only be called to the Houses with the permission of the Director of Residence on Saturday evening. Students are to take their meals in the College dining room during the week. 3.7 Visitors must greet the person on duty when visiting the Boarding

House. Visitors are not permitted to visit students rooms, but should meet students in the House foyer. Exceptions to this are parents, who may on occasion go to their son’s room.

3.8 It is an expected courtesy that any damage to fixtures, furniture or fittings will be reported to the person on duty immediately. Students are financially

responsible for any breakages.

3.9 Music devices must be either off or used only with headphones at the following times: • Saturdays and Sundays from 1.30pm to 5.00pm; and • formal study times when headphones are allowed. At all other times when music devices are used, the volume should be such as to be heard only in the immediate room itself. 3.10 Students are expected to show maturity and a high standard in any choice of posters especially with regard to the Christian respect for women. The Director of Residence and House Mother have the discretion to deem what is appropriate and what is not. Unsuitable material will be removed. Students are encouraged to display family photos.

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3.11 All students will receive areas of responsibility for the good order of the House. It is important that each student is conscientious about his particular area of responsibility. 3.12 Students must always ask permission before borrowing belongings from another student. If the student is away then he has the right to expect his belongings have been respected in his absence. 3.13 Personal hygiene must always be of a very high standard. Students are to shower each day and always straight after sport or evening recreation. Students should ensure that their hair is washed regularly and cut to meet College expecations. 3.14 Students are expected to learn the correct ways of caring for their clothes. Clothes should be hung neatly or folded and put away. Soiled clothing should be kept out of sight in a laundry bag. Shoes are to be stored in the bottom of his cupboard. Belongings left on desks, on top of the cupboard or under beds are to be left in such a way that it is not unsightly nor will cause difficulties for the cleaners. The Director of Residence will decide what is acceptable and what is not. 3.15 All ball games are banned in the Houses. 3.16 Students are not permitted to have kettles, heaters, fridges, toasters, televisions etc. in their room.

3.17 Students are not permitted to run inside the House at any time. 3.18 All students will be woken by staff at 7.00am on week days. This ensures students have adequate time for breakfast and to prepare for the school day. Students who need to get up earlier for sport training or other commitments, require an alarm clock as phones are not kept in rooms for Years 7-11. 3.19 Year 7 Brothers House Routine (Monday - Thursday)

Time Activity

5.30pm - 6.00pm Dinner in the Dining Hall

6.00pm - 6.20pm Call parents/free time

6.20pm - 6.30pm Nightly meeting

6.30pm - 7.00pm Reading/Relaxation activity

7.00pm - 8.00pm Study

8.00pm - 8.30pm Supper/jobs/bed/reading • Devices on charge 8.30pm Lights out