Year 10 Induction Booklet by Box Hill School

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

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.