INDUCTION BOOKLET
Welcome
A warm welcome to all our new families starting RGS Surrey Hills in September!
This Induction Pack will give you a flavour of the range of activities that you will enjoy and can be a part of during your journey through RGS Surrey Hills.
As you may know, there is an Induction Day for new pupils on Thursday 4th September and we will write with more details in due course. The first day of term for the whole school will then be on Friday 5th September - this will be the first opportunity for the school to be together as a whole after the summer break.
We hope you have an enjoyable (and hopefully sunny!) summer. We will be sending you content throughout the holidays. RGS Surrey Hills really looks forward to meeting you in September.
Hayley Robinson Headmistress of RGS Surrey Hills
DAILY ROUTINE
07:20 - 07:50 08:15 16:30 16:35 17:15 18:30 19:00 19:30 21:00
Breakfast for boarders
School day starts for pupils
School ends for pupils
Tea for boarders and prep
Boarders’ free time and activities
Supper (Junior Houses)
Supper (Senior Houses)
Prep
Registration in Houses (Sixth Form House at 21:30)
21:30 onwards
Bedtime for different age groups
Activities happen throughout the school day. We do not have school on weekends.
UNIFORM
To purchase new uniform items, please visit our uniform suppliers’ website; Unismart, where all our School uniform is available to buy online – www. unismart.co.uk/product-category/our-Schools/box-hill-School.
They can arrange delivery of uniform to a destination that suits you; either your home address or the School shop.
Appointments are available at the on-site uniform shop. To arrange please contact Unismart on unismartltd@gmail.com. Please note appointments for the on site shop must be booked in advance, unfortunately we can not accommodate direct walk ins.
Telephone Consultations are available if you need any help or advice with sizing and quantities, please contact Unismart directly.
Appearance Standards
Hair should be kept tidy. In years 7-9 long hair should be neatly tied back and in Years 10 - 13 hair may be worn long and is not required to be tied back. Unnaturally coloured or excessively styled hair that draws attention to the wearer is not allowed. The Headmistress is the sole judge of this standard.
Jewellery may not be worn apart from a watch and small, stud earrings – no hoops.
Make-up is not allowed in Years 7 – 9 and in Years 10 - 13 it must be worn discreetly. Only clear nail polish is allowed. No artificial eyelashes or nails.
For the full Uniform List please visit: https://www.boxhillschool.com/school-life/ uniform/
Secondhand Uniform
We have a limited supply of good quality secondhand uniform and to see what is available, please email helen.sage@boxhillschool.com. These items will be recharged. To collect, students must visit Student Reception (located in Languages Block).
EQUIPMENT LIST
Lightweight day bag for books and equipment
Water bottle leak proof and indelibly named with students name
Pencil case large enough for full set of stationery*
Headphones for use in music lessons
they don’t need to be fancy
Reading book to be changed regularly
Hair ties selection to keep hair up as per school regulations
Geometry divider (compass)
A4 Notebook
*The pencil case should include: 30cm ruler
Colouring pencils small selection
Black fine-line pen
Handwriting pen
2 Biro pen blue or black
Highlighter
2 HB Pencils must include a propelling pencil with 0.5mm pencil leads
Pencil sharpener
Glue stick
Scissors
Eraser
Set square
Protractor
Scientific calculator
Ferny Crofts, Brockenhurst Hampshire
Ferny Crofts is situated in the heart of the New Forest, ten miles from Southampton and five miles from Lyndhurst. This is the sixth year that RGS Surrey Hills has used this centre as the base for its Year 7 expedition, as the 31 acre site provides a safe setting for the students. Its location enables groups to appreciate the environment of the New Forest and allows the school to utilise the facilities and great range of activities the centre has to offer.
Expeditions: All students attend at least 1 expedition or trip per year that is included in the school fees. These are part of our dynamic curriculum. Other expeditions are held throughout the year as optional extras.
ITINERARY
Tuesday
Arrival at school: 08:30
Equipment loading: 09:00
Student briefing: 10:00
Departure: 10:30
Arrival: 13:00
Wednesday - Thursday
Mountain Biking
A whole day out on the bikes in the forest with a visit to Lyndhurst town. Bikes and helmets are provided.
Rock Climbing/Air Rifles
The site has a large climbing wall with qualified instructors and an air rifle range.
Bushcraft skills
Friday
Collection from school at 16:30 as normal.
STAFF AND CONTACT
Mrs Wilson - Expeditions Director
Contact
Staff cannot be contacted directly when on expeditions. You should assume that ‘no news is good news’ and that we have arrived safely.
Should you need to contact your child for any reason, please phone the school reception who will make arrangements to speak to staff.
There is limited mobile phone coverage at the campsite. If you have any further questions please do get in touch.
Email: Christine Wilson (christine.wilson@boxhillschool.com)
ACCOMMODATION
Students will either be in a tent (between three and six to a tent) or in a ten-person dormitory in the bunkhouse.
We cannot guarantee which students will be camping and which will be inside. Girls and boys will of course have separate accommodation, toilets and showers.
FOOD
We will endeavour to accommodate any dietary needs where possible, however we are limited in what we can cook when at camp. All meals will take place in a large dining room which we also have use of in the evenings in case of bad weather. Lunches tend to be sandwiches, crisps and fruit etc. Supper is usually a main course and a dessert, with snacks in the evening as well.
Sample menu (subject to change)
Tuesday
Dinner: pasta bolognese (vegetarian options also)
Wednesday
Breakfast: cereal and milk / porridge, croissants and jam Dinner: chilli con carne and rice / vegetable chilli (mild)
Thursday
Breakfast: cereal, bacon, eggs, toast Dinner: fish and chips
Friday (Breakfast and lunch)
KIT LIST
Kit to be provided by the student
• Holdall or Rucksack
• Sleeping bag (Roll mats will be provided for those in the tents)
• Torch
• Hiking boots (or good walking shoes)
• Water proof jacket and trousers
• Fleece
• Wash kit and towel
• Day bag: this should be a small rucksack, about 25 litres in size
• Trainers (hiking boots optional)
• Water bottle
• Walking trousers (school PE kit trousers are good)
• Gloves (these are for the biking)
• Warm hat
• Personal medication (to be handed in to staff)
• Students will also need casual clothes for the evenings, please do not pack expensive items
• Money: £10 maximum
Electrical items and mobile phones
iPads, iPods, computer games and mobile phones are not allowed on expeditions. This also applies to any expensive items such as jewellery.
YEAR 8 EXPEDITION
AquaSports, Redhill or Queen Mary’s Reservoir, Surrey
Monday
Departure from School: 08:30
Watersports Trial Day: Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, SUP Boarding
Return to School: 16:30
Tuesday - Thursday
Students choose one of the watersports activities available to focus on for the remainder of the week. It is hoped that students will achieve a nationally recognised award in their chosen watersport.
Departure/Return times: 08:30/16:00
DIGITAL DEVICES
Starting soon, you’ll all be getting your very own digital devices to use at school and at home. These devices are going to make learning more fun, engaging and effective. Here’s why we’re so excited about it and why you should be too!
Why Digital Devices?
1. More Engaging Lessons:
Lessons will be much more interactive. You’ll be able to watch videos, create projects and use cool apps that make learning fun and interesting.
2. Better Organisation:
No more losing your homework or important notes! Everything you need will be saved and organised on your device.
3. Creative Learning:
The devices come with digital pens, so you can draw, take notes and annotate directly on the screen.
4. Preparing for the Future:
Using these digital tools will help you develop important skills for the future. You’ll become more confident with technology, which is super important for both school and future jobs.
We’ll have special sessions to show you how to use them and get the most out of all the cool features they offer.
If you have any questions or need help with your device, our friendly IT Support Team is here for you. Plus, your teachers and tutors are always ready to help with any learning questions.
Ordering is quick and easy
1. Go to easy4u.school/order and enter your login code: XHPBW3D Or click HERE to go directly to the webshop
2. Choose your device and select the term of your Easy4u Service
3. Opt to rent or purchase
4. Fill in all details and choose your payment option
5. You will receive an order confirmation by email
Conditions for rent:
Customer pays a deposit in advance equal to four rental periods (this does not apply in case of purchase)
Option to buy at the end of the term against retention of the deposit amount
Payment by recurring payment (per month or per year)
No credit rating assessment or registration needed
