13. Phones

Boarding Handbook

Colours

• Shows consistent good behaviour and leads by example • Makes a contribution to the effective running of the house • Makes a significant contribution to the wider boarding community • Shows initiative and is honest and trustworthy

Honours

• Makes an outstanding contribution to the wider boarding community • Consistently shows outstanding behaviour and demonstrates leadership • Provides support for all boarding staff • Willingly accepts responsibility and shows initiative • Shows a sensitivity to specific issues in boarding The awarding of Boarding Symbols, Colours and Honours is a joint decision of all Boarding staff, the Director of Residence and the Head of Boarding.

The Headmaster has final approval for all recipients.

13. Phones

Students have a personal obligation to communicate regularly with their family. 13.1 Mobile phones are collected prior to study on Sunday to Thursday evenings. 13.2 Students are not permitted to use their phone during the school day. The mobile phone number and serial number must be provided to the Director of Residence. 13.3 Students should be contactable via their phone. 13.4 Relevant College phone numbers should be stored on the students mobile phone. 13.5 Mobile phones including the use of SMS and games must not be used during study times and after 9.30pm. 13.6 Inappropriate use of mobile phones will lead to the phone being stored in the boarding house office and returned to the student at the discretion of the Director of Residence.

13.7 Years 7-11 Mobile Phone Policy Boys in Years 7-11 are required to hand in their mobile phone Sunday to Thursday nights and collect it the following morning. 13.8 It must be understood that we take no responsibility for lost or stolen goods, and that this can occur with small items such as a mobile phone. We request that serial numbers are supplied to assist us if anything such as this might occur.