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
SOCIAL
You will have the chance to take part in two social events each year, which are shared with Year 13. Our Sixth Form is home to around 150 students and has a vibrant social scene. There are also plenty of opportunities to support younger students, lead workshops, and take on leadership roles. Mrs Hayley Osborne, our Social Secretary and a Teacher of English, helps coordinate these activities alongside our dedicated Sixth Form team, who are here to support you throughout your journey.
