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INTRODUCTION WelcometoThePurcellSchool!
Thishandbookisaimedmainlyatnewstudents,tohelpyoutosettleinquicklybyexplaininghowtheschool works,andwhotospeaktoifyouhaveanyproblems.Itisalsousefulforcurrent students,asthemostupto dateguidetotheroutinesandregulationsinplace.
Thishandbooktellsyouabouttheschoolday:abouttimings,meals,boarding,behaviouretc.-aswellas containinglotsofusefulinformationsuchasstafflists,buildingmapsandschoolrules.
ThePurcellSchoolisaveryfriendlyplace; anyonewillbeveryhappytoansweranyquestionsyoumayhave. However,itisalsoaverybusyschool,andsoyoumayfindeverythingthathappenshereabitdaunting,and theflowofinformationmayseemhuge!Donʼtworry! Youwillsoonfindyourwayaround, gettoknowpeople andfeelpartofthePurcellfamily.
PleasekeepthisHandbookclosebyandrefertoitwhenyouneedto,particularlyinthefirstfewweeks.
WeverymuchhopeyouenjoybeingamemberofThePurcellSchool-allofusarecommittedtohelpingyouto settleinquickly,andmakingyourtimehereashappyandfulfilledaspossible.
MISSIONSTATEMENT MISSION
ThemissionofThePurcellSchoolistoprovideyoungmusicianswhodemonstratethepotentialtobecome exceptional(irrespectiveofbackground)withoutstandingteachingwithinasupportiveschoolenvironment andtoequipthemwiththeself-confidence,adaptability,maturityandperspectivetosustaintheir professionaldevelopmentandpersonalfulfillmentthroughouttheirlives.
AIMS ● Tosustainasafe,happyandhealthyenvironmentinwhichallcanflourishmusically,academicallyand emotionally
● Todeliveroutstandingmusicalandacademiceducation
● Toprovidearangeofhigh-profileanddevelopmentalperformanceopportunities
● Todeliverpersonalisedpastoralcareandsupportsothattheindividualneedsofeachstudentaremet
● Toprovideaccesstomusicalopportunityandwidenparticipationinareaswherethisisespecially difficult.
● Maintain(asfarasispracticallypossible)openaccessbyadmittingstudentssolelyonthe ability,not accordingtofinancialmeans.
SECTIONA.SCHOOLROUTINES&ADMINISTRATION A1.TheSchoolDay TheSchoolDayoperatesfromMondaytoFriday.Youwillbegivenanacademictimetableforlessons;music lessons,rehearsals,MusicBlocketcwillbeindicatedonnoticeboards.Fullboardershaveaseparateschedule forweekends.
BOARDERS DAYSTUDENTS 8.40am
Assemblies,TutorPeriod,LessonsorMusicBlock-seebelow
10.20am Break–inthedininghall
10.40am Lessonsbeginagain
12.40pm AvisonandSunley
1.10pmEllington
1.10pm
1.40pm
Lunchinthedininghallintwosittings.Youmustregisterwithamemberof stafffromyourhouseteaminthedininghall.
LunchtimeconcertsintheRecitalRoom.Youmustattendwithyouryear grouponyourallocateddayandmakesureyouareregistered.
Lessonsbeginagain
3.40-4.00pm Break–inthedininghall
4.00-5.00pm Y9-Y13:MusicBlock(Monand Weds)
Lessons(TuesandThurs)
Y7-Y8:Freetime,Prep
AvisonDaystudentsYears 7&8signout andleaveby4.00pm,Year9by5.00pm, unlessattendingastaff-supervisedactivity
5.45pm+6.10pm Supperandregistrationin thedininghall SeniorDaystudentssignoutandleaveby 6.00pmunlessattendingastaff-supervised activity
6.15pmonwards EveningRoutines -
Assemblies/Tutor/Lessons/MusicBlockperiod(Mon-Fri8.40-9.00am)
Monday WholeSchoolAssembly-allstudents
Tuesday MusicBlock
Wednesday Y7-Y9Assembly
Thursday Y10-Y11Assembly
Friday TY12-Y13Assembly
Asperindividualtimetables
CPHall.Allotheryearsintutorial
CPHall.Allotheryearsintutorial
CPHall.Allotheryearsintutorial
NBThesearrangementscanchange–alwayschecktheweeklybulletin.
A2.YourResponsibilities ● Youmustregisterpunctuallyatleasttwiceeachdayasindicatedabove.Thisisalegalrequirement.
● Youmustattendalllessons,assemblies,tutorperiods,rehearsalsandconcertspunctuallyandwith thecorrectequipment.Ourmantraforlearningis“RightTime,RightPlace,RightKit-andRight Attitude!”
● YoushouldensurethattheHousedutyteamknowsyourwhereabouts whennotinatimetabled lessontoensurethatyoucanbefound.Alwayssignout(andinagain) whenleavingtheschool premises.Youmustsignoutcorrectly,ifandwhenyouleavetheschoolsiteforanyreason.
● HomeworkissetviaGoogleClassroom.Youmustcheckthisregularlyandfulfilyourhomeworktasks.
● Youmustcheckthemainnoticeboardsatleastonceeachday.
● YoumustchecktheMusicLessonnoticeboardeveryThursdaytoseewhenyourlessonsareforthe followingweek.Ifyouneedtochangethem,youmusttelltheTimetableCoordinator,MrsDuce,by 11.00amonFriday.
A3.DayStudentRoutines ArrivingandDepartingSchool 8am–8.40am ArriveatschoolandregisterinHouses
12.40–1.20pm Allstudentsregisterinlunchattheallocatedtime
4pm AvisonYear7-8StudentssignoutinHouseandmustbecollectedby4pm
5pm
Year9StudentssignoutinHouseandmustbecollectedby5pmunlesstheyare attendingastaffsupervisedactivityandhavearrangedtostaylater.
6pm AllYear10-13studentssignoutinHouseandleaveby6pmunlesstheyare attendingastaffsupervisedactivityandhavearrangedtostaylater.
Requestsforsupperneedtobemade48hoursinadvance. Youmayonlystayifyouareattendinga staffsupervisedactivity.
DayStudentProtocolforEndofSchoolDay ● AlldaystudentsshouldreturntotheBoardingHousea ertheirlastacademic/musiclessonandsign outtoreturnhomewiththememberofstaffonduty.
● Failuretodothisconsistentlywillresultinaschoolsanctionandparentsbeingnotified.
Years10andabove Ifdaystudentshaveaschoolcommitmentorganisedbyamemberofstaffa ertheirlastlesson(suchasan eveningconcert)andwishtoremaininschool,theymustinformtheirhouseparent48hoursinadvanceso thatcateringnumbersandregistersareaccurate.
Daystudentsmustremaininschoolfortheperiodbeforetheconcert/event.Iftheywouldprefertoleavethe schoolpremises(signout)thentheyshouldreturnhomeattheendofschoolandcomebackinforthe concert.
Years7,8and9 Ifdaystudentsareperforminginaneveningconcertandareunabletoreturnhometheyshouldstaywiththe boardersengaginginthesameactivitiesuntiltheconcert.
Parentsshouldnotifythehouse48hoursinadvancesothathouseparentscannotifycateringandmake adjustmentstotheeveningactivitieswhereneeded.
● DaystudentsinAvisonHouseshouldnotattendeveningconcertsasaudiencemembersunlessthey areaccompaniedbyparentsorhavespecificpriorpermissionfromthehouseparent (ie.thewhole yeargroupisattendingandthehouseparentwillbepresentduringtheconcertorthemusic departmenthaverequestedtheirattendance).
● DaystudentsmustregisterwiththedutymemberofstaffintheDiningHallatdinner.
● Alldaystudentsmustsignouta ertheconcertwiththememberofhousestaffonduty.Theymust returntohousetosignoutifthehouseparentisnotinattendanceattheconcert.Avisonstudentsmay signoutwiththeconcertdepartmentIfnohouseparentisinattendance).
● Nodaystudentmayattendaneveningconcertwithoutthepriorknowledgeofthehouseparent.
● Performersshouldcheckthathouseparentshavebeennotifiedbythemusicdepartmentevenifthey arereturningtoschoollaterintheeveningfortheconcert.Thisisreallyimportanttoensurethesafety ofallstudents.
A4.BoardingHouseRoutines DailyRoutine(Monday–Friday)
AVISON
6.30am WakeUp
7.20am
EarlymorningpracticeY7,8,9 (Tues,Weds,Thurs)
SENIORHOUSES
6.45amWakeUpforEMP(Y9)
EarlymorningpracticeY10+11 (Mon-Ellington,Fri-Sunley)
7.30am - SixthFormandnon-EMPWakeUp
8.00am - SixthFormdressedandreadytoleave→ Registration→Breakfastindininghall
8.20am Breakfast(Yrs7,8,9) Breakfast(Y9+EMP)
Assembly,MusicBlock ORTutorials→Lessons
8.40am
BoardingHousesoutofboundsforcleaninguntilbreak(exceptforSixthFormpianists), a erwhichSixthFormmayworkinhousewiththepermissionoftheirhouseparent.
10.20am-10.40am Break–inthedininghall Break.Housesre-openforbreakonly
12.40pm+1.10pm
LunchinthedininghallORLunchtimeConcert–Registration 12.40pm-AvisonandSunley 1.10pm-Ellington
3.40-4.00pm Break– inthedininghall
4.00-5.00pm Y9:MusicBlock(MonandWeds), AcademicLessons(TuesandThurs)
Y7-Y8:Activity
MusicBlock(Monday/Wednesday), AcademicLessons(Tuesday/Thursday)
5.00-6.00pm AvisonPrep FreetimeORscheduledmusicactivities
5.45pm+6.10pm Supperinthedininghall-Registration
5.45pm-AvisonandSunley 6.10pm-Ellington
6.15-7.15pm Eveningpractice(Y7–Y8) FreeTime(Y9)
7pm Registerforprepinhouses.Prepuntil8.30pm
7.15-8.15pm Eveningpractice(Y9)
Freetimeinhouse(Y7–Y8)
BedtimeRoutine(Monday–Friday)
8.15pm
8.45-9.15pm Yrs7-8:Meetinthe CommonRoom→ handin electronics. Yr9Activitytill9.10pm Yr7&8Handintechand bedtimeroutine
9.45pm 10.00pm Y10/11returntohouse andsignin →phones handedin Yr10/11Upstairsfor bedtimeroutine
9.15-9.30pm Yr9Handintechand bedtimeroutine 10.00pm Y12/13Returntohouse andsignin 9.45pm Yr9Lightsout 10.15pm 10.45pm Y10/11 Lightsout. Y12//13 Upstairsfor bedtimeroutine Y12&13 Bedtime
WeekendRoutines
8.30-9.00am RegisterinBoarding Houses
9.00am Breakfast 10.30-12.30pm Brunch 9.30am Saturdaymorningmusic activities-Registerin DiningHallwithMrFong.
12.30pm Lunch
5.45pm+6.00pm Supper 5.45pm+6.00pm Supper Evening Socialactivities Evening Normalhouseevening routines.
TherearenopreptimesonFriday,SaturdayorSundayeveningsandthereisnoearlymorningpracticeon SaturdayorSundaymornings.
A5.ReceptionandSchoolOffice ThestaffintheSchoolOfficeareMrsGriffiths,MrsLynchandMrsSenguttuvanandtheyaretheretohelpyou! MembersofstaffinReceptionandtheSchoolOfficecanhelpyouinanumberofways;staffarealwaysonduty duringtheworkingdaytoguideandadvise,ormakecontactwithpeopleonyourbehalf.
● AvisonStudents- GotoReceptionifyoumissmorningregistrationforanyreason(getyourparentsto letReceptionknowyouaregoingtobelate).GotoReceptionifyouhavepermissiontoleaveschool duringtheday(forexample,foradentistappointment)andneedtosignout.
● EllingtonandSunleyDayStudents-ifyouarelateyouMUSTgotoyourhousetoregister.
● Ifyouareinschoolandfeelunwell,gotoReceptionandstaff willcontacttheMedicalTeamforyou.
● SchoolStationery–Foldersandexercisebooksrequiredforclasseswillbeprovidedbytheclass teacher. Additionalitemsi.e.pens,pencils,envelopesetc.canberequestedattheSchoolOffice,and thecostwillbeaddedtoyourschoolbill.
● Internalpost–IfyouhavealetterforamemberofStaff,youcanleaveitatReception.
● Bookingtaxis–theSchoolOfficedoesnotbooktaxisforstudents.Thisshouldbedonebyparents throughthetaxicompanyapp.
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SECTIONB:PASTORALMATTERS B1.Houses Forboarders,yourHouseisyourhomefromhomewithintheschoolduringtermtime.Wewant youtofeel comfortableandsafeinyourboardinghouse-dobringpicturesandposterswithwhichtoʻpersonaliseʼyour space.Youarewelcometouseyourown(named)bedding(duvetcover,pillowcases)too.Thereisnoschool uniform,sopleasebringcomfortablecasualclothestowear-butpleasebearinmindthatstoragespaceis limitedandwhatcomestoschool,eventuallyhastogobackhome!
EachstudentatThePurcellSchoolisa memberofoneofthreeHouses:
Avison(girls&boys,Years7-9,boarders&daystudents)
Sunley(girls,Years10-13,boarders&daystudents)
Ellington(boysYears10-13,girlsYears12&13,boarders&daystudents)
EachHouseisundertheoverallpastoralsupervisionofaHouseparent,assistedbyresidentAssistant Houseparentsand/oraDayMatronandResidentAssistantGraduate.Allthesestaffareheretosupportyou andwillbekeentogettoknowyou.Ifyouareaboardingstudent,youwillhaveaBoardingMentorfrom withinthehousepastoralteam:yourmentorwillmeetwithyouregularly,willhelpyouorganiseyour commitmentsandsupportyouinsettingtermlytargets,enablingyoutoreflectonyourpersonal development.
AllstudentsalsohaveaTutorwhoseesyoufortwoorthreeTutorialperiodseachweekandisresponsiblefor monitoringyouracademicprogressandbalanceofcommitmentsandpromotingyourwelfare.
Inordertohelptheschooltokeepeveryonesafe,pleasedonotinviteanyoneintotheschoolwithout checkingwithanadultfirst.
B2.
ChildProtection TheSchoolworkshardtokeepallstudents safeandtocreateanenvironmentwheretheyfeelsecureenough todiscusstheirconcerns. TheSchooltrainsallstafftorecognisewhenchildrenareinneedofhelp.Ifyouhave anyconcernsaboutthebehaviourofanyadultorotherstudent,youmusttellsomeoneimmediately.Thebest peopletotellareMrSzafranski,MrsMitchell,MrBurns,MsShah,MsWhitty,MrHoskinsorMrBambrough
Therearepostersallaroundtheschoolwhichexplainhowtocontacttheabovestaff,whoareallpartofthe Safeguardingteam,aswellthemedicalteam,schoolcounsellor,independentlistenerandothersourcesof pastoralsupport.However,ALL adultsintheschoolarecommittedtoyourwellbeingandwelfare -andallwill directyoutothebestsourceofsupportforyourindividualneed.
B3.Anti-BullyingPolicy(includingCyber-Bullying)
Theschoolisdeterminedthatnokindofbullyingwillbetolerated.Theschoolʼsanti-bullyingpolicycanbe foundontheschoolwebsite
B4.MedicalInformation
TheSchoolHealthCentreisrunduringtheday(8.30am-4.30pm,Mon-Fri)bytheSchoolNurse. A er4.30pm, Mon-Thursandatweekends,NurseCarolMorganisavailabletosupportstudentmedicalcare,healthand emotionalwellbeing.
EmergencyContact
Intheeventofillnessorinjuryeveryeffortwillbemadetocontactyourparentsorguardian.Untilyour
parent/guardianiscontacted,theSchoolwilltakeanyactionrequiredinyourbestinterests.Manyofthe SchoolstaffaretrainedEmergencyFirstAidersandintheeventofanaccident,appropriateFirstAidwillbe given.
IntheeventofaDaystudentbecomingunwellandrequiringtobesenthome,parentsarecontacted immediatelyandrequestedtocollecttheirson/daughterassoonaspossible.Studentsarecaredforinthe SchoolHealthCentreuntilparentsarrive.
YoumustnotgohomeillwithouttheauthorisationoftheMedicalStaff,yourHouseparents,and informingtheSchoolOffice(duringtheschoolday).
Physiotherapy Ourvisitingphysiotherapist,DrSarahUpjohn,attendstheHealthCentreonWednesdays.Anystudentmay requestanappointmentwithherthroughtheSchoolNurse
Counselling
OurCounsellor,MsNickyMorris,worksfromtheHealthCentreonfourdayseachweek.Anystudentmay requestanappointmentwithherviatheHealthCentreorbycontactingherdirectly.
Medication
ItistheSchoolʼspolicythatstudentsdonottakemedicationwithoutsupervision.Nostudentisallowedtobe inpossessionofprescribedorover-the-countermedicationswithoutpriorassessmentbytheMedicalTeam. Exceptionsareasthmainhalersandepipensforsevereallergies.
Ifneeded,yourparentsshouldsupplytheSchoolwithaspare,namedinhaler/epipenwhichwillthenbestored inaknown,accessibleplaceincaseofanemergency,orforSchooltrips.
TheMedicalTeamarepermittedtoadministersomeover-the-countermedicationsonatemporarybasis. Somemembersoftheteaching/musicstaff/houseparentsareauthorisedtogivesimpleanalgesia(painrelief likeparacetamol)andcoughandthroatremedies.
Pleasenotethatdietarysupplements(suchaswheypowder,creatine,proteinpowders)andenergy drinksareNOTallowedinschoolunlesswithspecificGPrecommendationandsupervision.
B5.Catering TheSchoolprovidesafullcateringserviceinassociationwithIFGIndependent.We encouragestudentstoeat ahealthyandbalanceddiet.Themenusarepublishedeachweekonthecateringnoticeboards.Vegetarian andveganoptionsarealwaysavailable.Studentswithspecialdietaryrequirementsarecateredfor.
Thecateringstaffprovideawidechoiceoffood,sothereshouldalwaysbesomethingyoulike. Youcanaskto trysomethingifyouarenotsureyoulikeit.
Ifyouhaveanyparticulardietaryneedsorallergies,youshouldtalkfirsttotheSchoolNursewhowill liaisewiththeChef.Pleasenotethatweareanut-freeschool;pleaseavoidbringingnutsornutproducts intoschoolwithyouassomestudentsandstaffhavesignificantallergiesandthisputsthematrisk.
Boardersareprovidedwithbreakfast,lunchandsuppersixdaysaweek,withmid-morningandtea-time snacksduringtheweek.OnSundays,brunchisserveduntil12.30pmandsupperisservedat5.45pm.
Daystudentsmayelecttotakeluncheverydayaswellasmid-morningandtea-timesnacks.Alternatively,day studentsmaybringapackedlunch.
Daystudentswhowishtohavesupper(orbreakfast)onanoccasionalbasismustsignupintheir
boarding-houseswellinadvance,andatthelatest48hoursinadvance.Unlesspreviouslynotified,these mealswillbechargedtoparentsontheschoolbill(£3forsupper).Therewillbenochargeifstudentsare requiredtostayforaschoolactivity,suchasaconcertorrehearsal.
CodeofConductfortheDiningHall:
● Queueinanorderlyfashionatthecorrecttimeforyourhouse
● Respectthekitchenstaffbybeingpoliteandbyclearingupa eryourself.
● Askforthecorrectportiontoavoidwastingfoodandonlytakeafairshareofdessertorsalad.
● Stacktraysneatly.
● Donotremovefood,cutleryorcrockeryfromtheDiningHall
● EarlylunchpassesandtakeoutsmayonlybewithpermissionoftheHouseparent
B6.StudentLeadershipTeam&SchoolCouncil ThePrincipalappointsaStudentLeadershipTeam eachyear.Together,theseseniorstudentstakealeadin organisingactivitiesandinhelpingtheschooltorunsmoothly.TheymeetwiththePrincipaleveryweekand representthestudentbodyinanydiscussions.
Thisyearʼsteamcomprises:
● HeadsofSchoolx3(onefromeachofEllingtonandSunleyandonetorepresentDayStudents)
● ActivitiesLeads x2
● AcademicLeadx1
● MusicLeadsx2
● CharitiesandOutreachLeads x2
● SustainabilityLead x1
SchoolCouncil
ASchoolCouncilisorganisedbytheHeadsofSchool,withrepresentativesfromeachyeargroup.Itusually meetseveryhalftermandstudentsarewelcometoputforwardtopicsfordiscussion. BacktoContents
SECTIONC:BOARDINGHOUSES C1.Avison AverywarmwelcometoAvisonHousefordayandboardingstudentsfromYear7to9.
AvisonissituatedawayfromthemainSchoolinitsowngardens.Westrivetocreateawelcomingandhomely atmosphereandarefullycommittedtoprovidingyouwithasafeandsecureHouse.Youwillbeableto developbothacademicallyandsocially,becomingconfident,wellroundedindividuals.AvisonisledbyMs Hawkins,Houseparent,andAssistantHouseparent,MrCaliendo MsBilashisourResidentBoarding Assistant.WeareallheretosupportandguideyouduringyourtimeinAvison,inacommunitywhereeach studentisvaluedandrespectedforwhotheyare.
C2.Sunley WelcometoSunley;aHouseforgirls,boardinganddaystudents,fromYears10–12.
MsRoacheisHouseparent,MsFiskandMsCorcoranaretheAssistantHouseparentsandMrsHunteristhe DayMatron.WiththesupportofourResidentGraduateAssistantweaimtoensurethatyoufeelvalued, listenedtoandrespectedinSunleyHouse.Wearecommittedtocreatingawarmandwelcomingcommunity thatisbasedonmutualkindnessandtrust,whereeveryonelooksoutforoneanotherwhilerespectingeach other'sindividuality.TheHouseTeamisheretosupportyoumusically,academicallyandsociallyandwewill encourageyoutomaintainahealthybalancebetweenthesedifferentareas.Yourwellbeingisofparamount importancetotheHouseTeam.Wearealwaysheretosupportandassistyousothatyoucanflourishand reachyourpotential,leavingschoolasconfident,self-awareindividuals,whoarecommittedtomakinga difference.
AlltheHouseparentswantyoutofeelthatyourboardinghouseisahomefromhome.Pleasebringitems topersonaliseyourbedsitandspace,suchasyourown(named)duvetcover,picturesandphotographs.
C3.Ellington WelcometoEllingtonHouse;acommunityforboardersanddaystudentsinYears10–13.
MrDulovicistheHouseparentandalongwiththeAssistantHouseparent,MsRobinson,wewillbeonhandto provideyouwithsupportandguidancethroughoutyourtimeatPurcell.Wealsohaveafantasticallytalented andsupportiveteamofResidentGraduateAssistantswhoareresidentinEllington.Weallaimtoensurethat studentshaveasecure,comfortable,andwelcomingenvironmentinwhichtoflourish,andwearecommitted todevelopingthesocialandemotionalskillsofallourstudents.OuraimisforstudentstoleaveEllingtonas youngadultswhovalueandrespecteachother,thenaturalworldandmostimportantly,themselves.
Ourgoalistoensurethatyoufindagoodbalancebetweenyourmusic,studyingandsocialising,andtocreate ahousewhichisinclusiveforallstudentsbasedonmutualrespect,trustandkindness.
C4.BoardingStatement Tobereadinconjunctionwith:
● ChildProtectionandSafeguardingPolicy
● BoardingStaffHandbookandStudentHandbook
Introduction Theimperativeofsafeguarding,asoutlinedinKCSIESeptember2024,andappliedthroughThePurcell SchoolʼsSafeguardingandChildProtectionPolicy,underpinsourentireapproachtoboarding.Boardinghouse teamsunderstandtheyhaveaʻdutyofcareʼtosafeguardandpromotethewelfareofallstudents,andtowork inpartnershipwithstudents,staff,parents,widerpastoralteamsandexternalagencies,asappropriate,tobest fulfilthisdutyofcareandtoensurethewellbeingandpersonaldevelopmentofeachindividualstudent.
ThestrongpastoralframeworkatThePurcellSchoolprovidesthefoundationforstudentstofulfiltheir potential,recogniseanddeveloptheirstrengthsindifferentareasoftheirlivesandflourishinthebeliefthat theyarevaluedandrespected.
OuraimatThePurcellSchoolistoensurethattheenvironmentisonewherethefocusisonpraiseand encouragement,whereboundariesaresetclearlyandgently.Studentsareexpectedtovaluetheschoolrules andknowwhatisexpectedofthem,developinghighstandardsfortheirownbehaviour.Ultimately,wehope thatallindividualswillleaveThePurcellSchoolasyoungadultswhovalueandrespecteachother,thenatural worldandmostimportantly,themselves.
WearealsomindfuloftheneedforlifeatThePurcellSchool toupholdtheFundamentalBritishValuesof Democracy,theRuleofLaw,thepromotionofIndividualLiberty,andRespectandToleranceforthosewith differentfaithsandbeliefs.
TheSchooliscontinuallyappraisingboardingprovisiontoenableittoconstantlyimproveitscarefor boarders;theSchoolwelcomesbothparentalandstudentinputinhelpingittomeetitsaims.
TheBoardingEthosderivesfrom:
● Housecommunitieswhichpromotemutualrespect,kindnessandhonestyamongstallthestudents andstaff.
● Housecommunitiesinwhichstudentsareknownandvaluedasindividuals.
● Anatmospherebasedontrustandasharedunderstandingoftheʻdutyofcareʼ,wherestudentsfeel abletoapproachallmembersofstaffconfidentintheknowledgethattheywillbelistenedtoand treatedwithrespect.Theyknowthatstaffseektheirviewsonboardinglife,valuethemandtakethem seriously.Theyalsofeelabletosimplysharegoodthingsthathavehappenedaswellasseeking supportwhenchallengesarise.
● Anatmosphereinwhichstudentsareaccountablefortheirindividualactionsandplaytheirpartin helpingstafffulfiltheirdutyofcaretowardsthem.
● Anatmospherewhichpromotesanunderstandingofeachothersʼdifferences,inclusionandkindness –andwherebullying,harassmentandintolerancearerecognisedasunacceptable.
● Anenvironmentwhichfacilitates astrongsenseofrespectandunderstandingforstudentsfrom differentcountriesandculturesandcelebratesdiversitywithinthecommunity,engenderingagood understandingofequalityanddiversitywithintheschoolandwidercommunity.
● Aninclusive,safespacewherethereisclearsupportforasafe,openlearningenvironmentfreeofslurs. Noinsults-verbalornon-verbalrelatedtoability,appearance,culture,genderidentity,home language,race,ethnicity,religion,sexualorientationorsocialclasswillbetolerated.These expectationsarerootedineducation,helpingtoraiseboth awarenessandempathyabouttheharm donebyslurs.
● Anenvironmentwhichenablesstudentstodeveloptheiracademicandmusicaltalentsthrough well-structuredstudytime,goodroutines,thepromotionofpersonalself-disciplineandbalanced lifestyles,includingagoodunderstandingoftheimportanceof sleephygieneandnutrition.
● Anenvironmentwherearangeofactivities,hobbiesandopportunitiesforleadershipandinitiative assistinthepersonal,socialandculturaldevelopmentofeachstudent.
● Anenvironmentwhichiscomfortable,suitedtotheneedsofstudentsandwhichrecognisesthat althoughlivingtogetherinaclosecommunity,staffandpupilsacknowledgetherightofeachotherto privacy.
● Anenvironmentthatis,asfaraspossible,freefromphysicalhazardsanddangersofanysortsothatall studentsatThePurcellSchoolareallowedtothrivewithinasafeandhappyenvironment.
TheBoardingEthoswill:
● Developstudentsʼresponsibility,respectandkindnesstowardseachother,thenaturalworldandmost importantlythemselves.
● Encourageallstudentstotakeresponsibilityfortheirpersonaldevelopment.Throughregular self-reflectionandexplorationwiththeirHouseparentand/orBoardingMentorallstudents recognise wheretheirindividualcharacterstrengthslieandwhattheycandotonurturethesestrengthstofulfil theirpotential.Everyoneisalsoencouragedtolookbeyondtheirnaturalstrengthsand-ina supportiveenvironment–challengethemselvestoreachbeyondtheirlimits,takingrisksandlearning theimportanceoffailureforpersonalgrowth.
● Developstudentsʼqualitiesofleadershipandabilitytoworkproductivelyandpositivelyaspartofa teamaswellasconsistentlylisteningtoandstandingupforotherstoensurethehouseremainsasafe andinclusivespace.
● Encouragestudentstocontributetotheneedsandwelfareofothersinthehouseandschool,aswell asthoseinthewidercommunitythroughopportunitiessuchas theschoolʼsoutreachprogramme
● Celebratethecontributionandachievementofstudentsinallareasofschoollife,individuallyand collegially.
AtThePurcellSchoolWePromiseTo:
● Gettoknowyou.
● Speaktoyouaboutanyproblems.
● Listentoyou.
● Takeyouseriously.
● Involveyou.
● Respectyourprivacy.
● Beresponsibleforyourself.
● Thinkaboutyourlifeasawhole.
● Thinkcarefullyabouthowweuseinformationaboutyou.
● Putyouintouchwiththerightpeople.
● Useourpowertohelpyou.
● Makethingshappenforyouwhentheyshould.
● Keepyousafe.
C5.Boarding-EssentialItems,GeneralGuidelinesandRules Whattobringwithyou(pleaseseealsoAppendix2.DressCode)
EssentialItems:
● Clothing-casualbutsmartclothingforeverydaywear,ienotripped,tornordirty.Bringenoughforat least8days,forschoolandfreetime,aswellasyourconcertdressandclothesforphysicaleducation. Pleaseincludewarmouterwearorwaterproofforthewintermonthsaswellasnightwear,adressing gownandslippers.PLEASENOTETHATALLCLOTHINGMUSTBECLEARLYNAMED.
● Alarmclock-AllstudentsmustbringtheirownalarmclockasYears7-11willnothaveaccesstotheir phonesovernight.Years12and13willalsoneedanalarmclockonoccasion.
● Asuit/dressbag-Youwillo enneedtochangeataconcertvenue,soyouneedsomethingsuitable tosafelytransportyourconcertdress,includingshoes.
● Spareclotheshangers
● Laundrybag-ForstudentsinYears7-11,washingissenttotheschoollaundry,sopleasebringalarge meshbagforyourlaundry.SixthFormerscandotheirownlaundryinthehouselaundryrooms,buta laundrybagandsmallmeshbagfordelicateswillbeneeded. Pleasedonotputdelicate/designer clothesinfortheschoolwashasallcoloursarewashedandtumbledriedtogether.
● Indoorshoes/slippers/sliders-Reallyusefulforaroundthehouse(notsuitableforschoolwear)
● Trainers/footballboots-Ifyouwishtousethegymorplayonthecourtorgrasspitches.Pleasenote: thingscangetverywetandmuddy,sospare(dry)pairsmaybeuseful!
● Towels-(2bath,2hand,2swimming),clearlynamed.
● Toiletries-Washbag,facecloth,toothbrush,toothpaste,soap,showergeletc.-whateveryouneed+ enoughsparetolastuntilyounextgohome.
● Showercaddyornylonmeshbag-Suitabletotakeintotheshowerwithyou.
● Overnightorweekendbag-Forexeatweekends.
● Reusablewaterbottleandtravelmugwithlidforhotdrinks-Thesemustbenamed.Thereare brandedPurcellwaterbottlesandtravelmugswhichcanbepurchasedwhenyouarrive.
● Chargersforallelectronicitems,andplugadaptors-IfyouarecomingfromoutsidetheUK.(Purcell usesstandardUK13A,3pinplugsockets).Shouldbeclearlymarkedwithyourname.
● Headphones/earpods-Tolistentoyourfavouritemusicwithoutdisturbingothersinthehouse.
● Deskorbedsidelight
● Stationeryandschoolsupplieslikepencilcasesandnotebooks,plusabackpacktocarryeverything aroundin.Somestudentsprefertouseawheeled,travel-typebagtocarryaroundbooksandmusicwhichcangetheavy!
● Earprotection:Ifyouhavealreadybeenfittedwithearprotection(protectingyourhearingisakey issueformusiciansofallages),pleasebringit-anduseit!Youcanalsobefittedwithin-eardefenders atschool,andwillbeshownhowtousetheseproperly.
OptionalItems:
● Bedding-bedding(duvet/duvetcovers/pillows/pillowcases)isprovidedbutifyouwishtobringyour ownduvetcoversyouareencouragedtodoso.MustbeclearlynamedontheOUTSIDEoftheduvet cover. Asparesetisalsouseful.
● Hairdryer-ifrequired
● Pictures/photos/posters-foryourpinboard,topersonaliseyourarea.Pleasenotethatyoumaynot stickitemsdirectlyontothewalls,asitdamagesthepaintwork.
● Drysnacks/tuck-crisps,chocolatebars,biscuitsetctokeepinyourroom(lockerinAvison). PerishablefoodisNOTallowedinbedrooms.Bringasnackbox/tuckboxforstorage.
● Mug,plate,bowletc-crockeryandcutleryisprovidedinhousecommonrooms,butyouarewelcome tokeepapersonalsetinyourroomifyouwish.Allcrockeryandcutlerymustbewashedanddried a eruse.
PleasedoNOTbring:
● TVsorGamesconsoles
● Freshorperishablefoodstuff
● AnythingcontainingNUTS.Weareanutfreeschool.
● Kettles,coffeemakers,cookingequipment-wehavetheseinhousecommonroomsforyoutouse; youarenotpermittedtouseinbedrooms.
● Electricblankets
Notallelectricalequipmentwillbeallowedinbedrooms.Laptops,phones,tabletsandothersimilardevices arefinetobringwithyou,butpleasenotethatlargespeakersystems,TVs,gamesconsolesetcwillnotbe permittedinbedrooms.TheboardinghouseshaveTVsandgamesconsolesinthecommonroomareasforyou touse.AllelectricalitemsmustbePATcheckedandcertifiedbytheSchool.
● Westronglyadviseagainstbringingvaluableitemsbutifyoudotheyshouldbekeptsafeandsecureat alltimes.AskyourHouseparentsifyouareunsure,theymaybeabletoprovidesafestorageforany suchitems.InEllingtonthereareroomsafeswhichstudentscanuse.Boardersareresponsibleforthe safetyoftheirpossessions.
● Mainmealsaretakeninthediningroom.CommonRoomsinhousescanbeusedtomakesnacksfridges,toasters,kettles,microwaves,bread,spreads,milketcareavailable.ʻTakeaway'mealsfrom thedininghallshouldalwaysbeeateninCommonRoomsandnotinbedrooms.
● Atakeawayfromoutsideschool mayonlybeorderedattheweekendonlywithpermissionfromthe Houseparent.ItmayonlybeconsumedintheHouseCommonRoom.
● MakesureyoureadtheSchoolRulesandotherinformationinthisbookletsothatyouknowthe routinesandproceduresoftheBoardingHousesandtheSchool.
● Remembertoaskifyouareunsure–weareallheretohelpandmakeyourstayascomfortableand happyaspossible.
RoomsinBoardingHouses
● AvisonstudentsareallowedbacktoHouseduringthelunchbreakonly.
● SeniorHousesareoutofboundsfrom8.40amtomorningbreak(withtheexceptionof6thForm pianists).Thisissothedomesticteamscancleanbedsitsandcommunalareas.A erbreak,SixthForm studentsmayworkorpractice intheirroomsinhouseduringfreeperiods,withthepermissionof houseparents.
● SeniorStudentswithstudyperiodsshouldusethetimetostudy -intheSixthFormCommonRoom, ICTRoomorMusicLibrary,orpractisemusicinoneofthemanyavailablepracticerooms.
● Boysmaynotvisitstudies/bedrooms/commonroomorcorridors,inSunley,orthegirlsʼsideof EllingtonorAvison.LikewisegirlsmaynotvisittheboysʼsideofEllingtonorAvison.Ifyoubreakthese rulesyoumustexpecttobesuspendedfromschool.
● Youareexpectedtokeepyourroomtidy,tomakeyourbedeverydayandtoputyourbelongings away.SurfacesshouldbeclearedtoallowHousekeeperstoclean.
● Whenyouwanttoentersomeoneelseʼsroom,pleaseknockandwaitforpermissiontoenter.Youmay notentersomeoneelseʼsroomwithoutthemaccompanyingyou.
● Ingeneral,allroomsmustbeemptiedattheendofterm-sobepreparedtopackyourstuffandtakeit home! Internationalstudentscanstorepossessionsinhousesduringschoolholidays.
VisitingotherHouses
● AvisonstudentsarenotallowedtovisitSeniorHousesexceptonspecificoccasionsaccompaniedby theHouseparent.
● MembersofSeniorHousesmaynotvisitAvisonexceptwiththespecificpermissionofthe Houseparents.
● Seniorstudentsvisitingotherhousesmustaskpermissionfromdutystaffiftheywishto signinto visit.TheymustthensigninusingtheVisitorsʼBook.
● Daystudentsmaynotgoupstairsintheboardinghouses.
Boundaries andLeavingtheSchoolSite
PleaseseeAppendix1:SchoolRules,point4.
FireAlarms
AllHousesʼfireassemblypointisontheMainSchoolField. Ifthealarmsoundspleaseproceedcalmlyand sensiblytothatpointusingthenearestexittoyou. Youmustfamiliariseyourselfwiththefireproceduresin yourroom,andinthespacesroundtheschoolwhichyouroutinelyuse.Pleaseremembertolineupin SILENCE,sothatregisterscanbecalledasquicklyaspossible.
C6.RewardsandExpectations Boarders
TheserewardsandsanctionsrunalongsidetheSchoolʼsBehaviourManagementStrategyandallother documentsreferringtobehaviourandtheSchoolRules.
Rewards
HouseRewardswillbegivenforthosewhoconsistentlyʻgetitrightʼ,e.g.punctuality/roomalways clean/helpful/polite/considerateetc.Thesecanbeʻcashedinʼforsnacksandtreats.
Expectations Theboardinghouseisyourʻhomefromhomeʼandallmembersofthehousecommunityneedtowork togethersothateveryoneissafe,andcanthriveinalltheydo.Thismeanshelpingtomakesurethateveryone isabletogetenoughsleep,gettheiracademicworkcompletedtoanexcellentstandard,fulfiltheirmusical commitmentsandresponsibilities,andhaveappropriaterestandrelaxationtime.
WhereHousesanctionsareneeded,therefore,theygenerallyrefertoʻanti-socialʼbehavioursuchastoomuch noise,ornoiseandmovingaroundthehouseatinappropriatetimes,ormess.Thesebehavioursgetintheway ofotherboarders beingabletothrive,andthesanctionsact,primarily,asareminderoftheexpectationthat allboardershavearoletoplayincreatingacollaborativecommunalenvironment,whichisaprivilegeto share.
Atalltimes,courtesy,respectandconsiderationtowardsfellowstudents,andtowardsallmembersofthe adultstaffteamsisexpected.Deliberateunkindness,rudenessanddisrespectisneveracceptable.House sanctionswillgenerallyinvolveʻpayingbackʼinsomeway,suchastidyingupcommunalareas,oralossof privileges,suchasbeingaskedtogotobedearlier,orbeingconfinedtotheschoolcampus.
PleasenotethatHousesanctionssitalongsidetheschoolʼsBehaviourManagementStrategyandarelinked toit.AdetailedexplanationofhousesanctionscanbefoundonHousenoticeboards. BacktoContents
SECTIOND:THESIXTHFORM WhenstudentsjointheSixthForm,youaretakinganothersteptowardsbecomingindependentadults,but thismustbemanagedinthecontextofthefactthatyouarestillastudentataschool.WegiveSixthForm studentsmoreflexibilityandprivilegesbutwealsoexpectstudentstoremaingoodrolemodelsandany breachoftheruleswillbedealtwithaccordingtotheschoolʼsbehaviourpolicy.
D1.SixthFormCentre SixthFormstudentshaveuseofthe SixthFormCommonRoomonthegroundflooroftheMainBuilding.This spaceisgivenforSixthFormstudentstousefreelybutusemaybewithdrawniftheschoolrulesandtherules oftheSixthFormCommonRoomarenotrespected.
Belowaresomeguidelinesastotheuseofthespace,butthesemayevolveastheyearprogresses.Anupto datelistwillbeavailableintheSixthFormCommonRoomatalltimes.
● Thisisacommunalspaceandshouldbetreatedwithrespect.
● Theequipmentandfurnitureprovidedmustbetreatedwithcareandanydamagereportedtothe HeadofSixthFormimmediately
● PermissiontousetheSixthFormCommonRoommaybewithdrawnatanytimebytheHeadofSixth Formeitherforindividualstudentsorforawholeyeargroup
● TheschoolrulesstillapplyintheSixthFormCommonRoomandanymisuseofthespacewillnotbe tolerated.TheSixthFormCommonRoomisprimarilyaspaceforworkandallusersshouldbemindful ofdisturbingthosewhoareusingthespacetostudy-thisisespeciallyimportantduringtheexam seasonsandassessmentweeks..
● TheSixthFormCommonRoomwillbeopenfrom8.20amuntil5.00pmMondaytoFriday,andmaybe openedatothertimesatthediscretionoftheHeadofSixthFormorDirectorofBoarding forspecific events.
● TheStudentLeadersareresponsiblefortheday-to-dayrunningoftheSixthFormCommonRoom;all usersshould,however,helpensurethatthespaceiskeptcleanandtidy.
● Daystudentsmustnotleavetheirbelongingsinthe6thFormCentre,butusetheirlockersinstead.
D2.Travellingonandoffsite StudentsintheSixthFormhavemoreflexibilitythanstudentslowerdowntheschoolwithregardstotheir movementsonandoffsite.SixthFormstudentsmaybeallowedtosignoutofschoolatcertaintimesa er school,providingtheymaintainagoodbehaviouralandacademicrecord.
● SixthFormstudentswhohavepassedtheirdrivingtestandneedtousetheirvehicletotraveltoand fromschoolmustseekpermissionfromthePrincipalviathePrincipalʼsPAbeforebringingtheirvehicle ontotheschoolsite.
● Anystudentbringingavehicleonsitemustleavetheirkeysintheboardinghousewhentheysigninin themorning,andmayonlycollectthemwhensigningoutattheendoftheday
● SixthFormDaystudentsmayleaveschoola ertheirfinalcommitmentoftheday(whichincludesall academicandmusicalcommitments)andmustsignoutoftheirBoardingHouseandleavethe premises.
● DayStudentsinYear13mayrequestalatearrivaltoschoolondaysthattheyhavenomorning commitments.PermissiontodosoisgrantedsolelyatthediscretionoftheHeadofSixthForm.
SECTIONE:BEHAVIOUR E1.Principlesandexpectations ● ThePurcellSchoolencouragesthegoodbehaviourofitsstudentsatalltimes.Theschoolattaches greatimportancetocourtesy,integrity,goodmanners,gooddisciplineandrespectfortheneedsof others.
TheSchoolRules(seeAppendix1)andtheschoolʼsAnti-BullyingPolicymakeclearourexpectationsin thisregard.
● Theguidingprincipleisthattheschooltrustsstudentstoknowhowtobehaveandtoactatalltimesin theirownbestinterestsandthoseofthewholeschoolcommunity.Onlywhenstudentsbreachthis trustwillsanctionsberequired.
● Whensanctionsareunavoidable,studentsandparentshavetherighttoexpecttheschooltoapply thispolicyfairly.However,thisdoesnotmeanthatsanctionswillinvariablybethesameforeach offence,astheremaybedifferingcircumstanceswhichmaybetakenintoaccount.Inotherwords, everyincidentwillbeviewedonitsownmerits,usingthispolicyasguidance.
● ThePurcellSchooldoesnotusephysicalpunishmentofanysort.Thereisnocorporalpunishmentand nopunishmentisintendedtohumiliateorintimidateanystudent.
● TheschoolʼsBehaviourManagementStrategy(seeAppendix4)isagradedscalecoveringbothrewards andsanctions,intendedtoencouragestudentstowardsanacceptablelevelofbehaviour.
E2.RewardsandExpectations-AllStudents Rewards
Studentswhodoparticularlygoodworkrelativetotheirability,ormakeapositivecontributiontothelifeof theschool,receiveaCommendation.TheCommendationcardisissuedbyateacher,TutororHouseparent; thestudentshouldtakeittothePrincipalforrecording,beforetakingithometoshowtohisorherparents.
Attheendoftheschoolyear,prizesareawardedforachievementinacademicsubjects,incommendations awarded,inmusicandforgeneralcontributiontothelifeoftheschool.
ExpectationsandSanctions TheSchoolʼsBehaviourManagementStrategyprovidesarangeofsanctionsinagradualscaleofincreasing severitydesignedtoencouragethestudenttowardsanacceptablelevelofattainmentorbehaviour.Possible sanctionsforminoroffencesorpooracademicworkincludedetentions,gating(i.e.notbeingallowedtoleave theschoolpremisesor,forboarders,thehouse),academicreportorsupervisedprivatestudy.
Seriousmisbehaviour,orpersistentacademicindiscipline,mayresultinaSchoolDetention,whichtakesplace a erschool,duringʻfreetimeʼ. ThestudentwillalsobeinterviewedbytheVice-Principaltodiscusstheoffence andtheirfutureconduct.
Suspension Seriousorrepeateddisciplinaryoffencesmayresultinthestudentʼssuspensionforbetweentwodaysandtwo weeks,andafinalwarningmayalsobeissued.Whilesuspended,thestudentisexpectedtoremainathome duringtheschoolday,andworkwill,wheneverpossible,beset.Asuspendedstudentmaynotattendany schoolfunction(e.g.concert)orsocialevent.(Astudentmayalsobesuspendedwhilstaninvestigationintoan allegedseriousincidenttakesplace.)
Followingasuspension,thestudent(andifpossiblehisorherparentsorguardian)willberequiredtoattend
aninterviewwithamemberoftheschoolSeniorLeadershipsTeamtodiscusshis/herfutureconduct.
Expulsion InthemostextremecircumstancesthePrincipalreservestherighttoexpelagirlorboyfromtheschool. Althoughthestudentʼsbestinterestswillbetakenintoconsideration,theinterestsofthewholeschool communityandthenatureoftheoffencewillbeofparticularsignificance.Insuchcircumstances,parentshave arightofappealtotheschoolgovernors.
ThePrincipalisrequiredtoactfairlyandinaccordancewiththeprinciplesofnaturaljustice.ThePrincipalwill makeadecisiononacase-by-casebasis,willexpelastudentfromtheSchoolonlyasalastresortandwillnot expelastudentotherthaningravecircumstances.
Withdrawalofrighttoboard Forrepeatedboardingoffences,orwherethecontinuedpresenceofthestudentisfelttobedetrimentalto goodorderintheHouse,aboardingplacemaybewithdrawneithertemporarilyorpermanentlyatthe Principalʼsdiscretion.
E3.DrugsandAlcohol ThisisasummaryoftheSchoolʼsDrugsandAlcoholPolicy,whichcanbefoundontheSchoolwebsite.
ControlledDrugs TheschoolʼspolicyisthatThePurcellSchoolshouldbefreefromcontrolleddrugs.Webelievethat involvementwithcontrolleddrugsisalwayswrongforthefollowingreasons:
● Itisillegal.Usingcontrolleddrugscanleadtoacriminalconvictionwhichwillaffectemployment prospects,forexamplebymakingitimpossibletovisitcertaincountriesincludingtheUSA.Thiscould haveseriousimplicationsforanycareer,butparticularlyinmusic.
● Drugshaveharmfulphysicalside-effects.Someoftheseareunpredictableand immediateand accountforanumberofprematuredeathsamongstyoungpeopleeachyear;allarenowassociated withlongertermhealthproblems.
● Asmallnumberofyoungpeoplequicklydevelopsomeformofdependencyondrugs.
● Involvementindrugculturetendstodrawyoungpeopleawayfrommoreworthwhileactivitiesand o enresultsinafallingawayofacademicperformanceandachievementsinotherareas.
● Involvementwithcontrolleddrugsisdamagingtotheschoolcommunityasawhole.
Anystudentfoundtobeinvolvedwithillegalorotherharmfuldrugswhileunderschooljurisdictioneitheron oroffschoolpremisescanexpecttobesuspendedfromschoolandmaysubsequentlybeexpelleddepending onthecircumstances.Theschoolreservestherighttoinformthepolice.
LegalDrugs Theschooloperatesaʻnosmokingorvapingʼpolicyatalltimesthroughoutthebuildingsandgrounds.This policyappliestostudents,employees,parentsandvisitorsandincludestheuseofe-cigarettes,vapes and Shishapens.
ThePurcellSchoolisanunsuitableinstitutionforthosewithanestablishedsmokinghabit.
Studentsarenotpermittedtobeinpossessionofalcohol,orundertheinfluenceofalcohol,onschool premisesorwhenunderthejurisdictionoftheschool(e.g.onschooltrips,duringtheschooldayforday studentsoratanytimeforboarders).Nostudent,includingthoseoflegalage,mayenterlicensedpremises, includingoff-licences,duringtermtime.
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AtthediscretionofthePrincipal,alcohol(beer,wineorsimilar)maybeofferedtoSixthFormstudentsat staffedschoolfunctions,whereparentshavegivenspecific,individualpermission.Noalcoholwillbeservedto studentsbelowtheSixthFormonanyoccasion.AlcoholmaynotbeconsumedinSchoolwithoutpermission fromthePrincipalanddrinkmaybetakenonlyinthepresenceofamemberofstaff
E4.ICTAcceptableUsePolicy TheSchoolʼsICT(InformationandCommunicationTechnology)AcceptableUsePolicygovernstheuseby studentsoftheSchoolʼscomputernetworkandanycomputerandperipheralequipmentconnectedtoit togetherwiththeuseofanystand-aloneICTequipment.
TheuseoftheSchoolʼsnetworkandequipmentisaprivilegeandnotaright. TheSchooltakesreasonable stepstocontrolandmonitortheuseoftheinternetandotherelectronicmeansofcommunicationwithout unnecessarilyordisproportionatelycompromisingtheprivacyofboardersortheirabilitytocommunicate withtheirparents,guardiansoroutsideagencies.TheSchoolwillthereforedetermineappropriateuseand monitoruseraccountsandfileserverspaceasnecessary. Inappropriateuse,includingcontraveningtherules andconditions,willresultinwithdrawaloftheprivilege;studentsshouldbeawareofthepersonaland academicconsequencesthatmayensuefromsuchawithdrawal. Failuretoadheretothispolicywillalsobe regardedasabreachofSchoolRulesandmaythereforeresultinothersanctions.
Thefullpolicycanbefoundonourwebsite.
TheSchoolhasawirelessnetworkand,a ercompletingtherelevantpaperwork,studentsareallowedto connecttheirownpersonaldevicestothenetwork.TheschoolnetworkprovidesaccesstoSkypeandtosocial networkingsites,althoughaccessmayberestrictedtocertaintimesofday.
APPENDIX1:SCHOOLRULES Theserulesaredesignedtoencourageyoutobehaveinathoughtfulandresponsibleway,toensurethatyou receivethemaximumbenefitfromyoureducation,tomaintaintheSchoolʼsexcellentreputation,andtohelp uslivetogetherasaschoolcommunity.
YoushouldalsoreadtheschoolʼsAnti-BullyingPolicy BehaviourandSanctionsPolicy(whichexplains rewardsandsanctionsusedattheschool),DrugsandAlcoholPolicyandtheICTAcceptableUsePolicy
1.Attendance 1. Youmustregistereveryschooldayby8.40amlatestinHouses.Itistheschoolʼslegalobligationto recordyourattendanceinthisway. Ifyouarrivelateinthemorning,youmuststillsigninto your boardinghouse-asthisiskeycentralrecordofyourpresenceinschool.
2. A ernoonregistrationtakesplaceinthedininghallatlunchtime,12.40-1.30pm;ifyoutakeanearlyor latelunchduetocommitmentsandmissregistrationyoumustsigninatyourboardinghouse.
3. Daystudents:Youshouldnotbeinschoolbefore8.00am,andyoushouldleavethepremisesby 6.00pm(4.00pmforAvison)unlessyouarerequiredtostayforanorganisedschoolactivitysupervised byamemberofstaff(e.g.arehearsal).Inoccasionalcircumstances,permissiontostaylateratschool isstrictlyatthediscretionoftheHouseparentandmustbesoughtatleast24hoursinadvanceandin writingfromparentsorguardians.Daystudentsmustalwayssigninwiththeirhouseparentonarrival atschoolinthemorning,andmustalwayssignoutfromtheirhousebeforeleavingschoolattheend oftheday.
4. Youareexpectedtobeinschoolforthecoreworkinghours(8.40amuntil3.40pm)unlessgiven permissiontobelate/absentorengagedinanorganisedschoolactivity(e.g.aschooltrip).Unless specificpermissionhasbeengiventogohomeearly,alldaystudentsmuststayinschooluntiltheir lastcommitmentoftheday.DaystudentsinAvisonmaynotleavethepremisesattheendoftheday untilcollectedbyanagreedadult.
5. Youareexpectedtoattendalltimetabledlessons,assemblies,tutorsessions,rehearsals,concertsand otheractivitiesunlessillorinjured.Ifyoudonothaveataughtlessonduringtheworkingday,the expectationisthatyouaredoingpracticeorprivatestudy.
6. Ifyouneedtomissanacademiclesson(orothertimetabledactivity)foraninstrumentallesson,you mustexcuseyourselffromthatlessonbyspeakingtothememberofstaffconcerned.Permissionto missalessonforanextraordinaryrehearsalcanonlybegivenbytherelevantHeadofDepartment (HoD).PermissiontomissGameswillnormallybegivenonlyifaletterhasbeenbroughtfromparents ortheSchoolNurse.
7. IfyouareinYear10andaboveanddohavepermissiontoleaveschoolduringtheday,youmustsign outofyourboardinghousewhenyouleave,andsigninagaininyourboardinghousewhenyoureturn, sothatweknowwhoisonsiteatalltimes.IfyouareinAvisonandhavepermissiontoleaveschool duringtheday,youmustgoviatheSchoolReception.
8. SixthFormdaystudentsmayleavethepremisesa ertheirlastcommitmentofthedayprovidingthey havepermissiontodosofromtheirHouseparentorHeadofSixthForm.
2.Whattodoifyouareill 1. DayStudents:Ifyouareillathome,yourparents/guardiansmustphonetheSchoolOfficeoremail studentabsence@purcell-school.orgbefore8.30amonthefirstmorningofabsence,explainingthe reasonforyourabsence.Thisshouldberepeatedeachdayuntilyoureturntoschool.
2. Ifyouareillwhileatschool,youmustalwaysreportimmediatelytoamemberofstaff. Duringthe schoolday,youshouldreporttotheSchoolOfficewhereyouwillbeseenbytheNurseoraqualified first-aider. Undernocircumstancesmayyouleavetheschool,evenwithyourparents,withoutsigning out.Boarderswhofeelillbefore9.00amora er4.30pmshouldreporttoHouseStaff.
3. Boarders:Ifyoufallillwhileathomeandneedtoreturntoschoollate,yourparentsorguardians shouldinformyourHouseparentassoonaspossible.
3.Specialabsence 1. Ifyouwishtobeabsentfromaschooldayforanexternalmusicalcommitmentsuchasaconcertora competition,youshouldfirstdiscussitwellinadvancewithyourHeadofInstrumentalDepartment. Yourparentorguardianmustmakeadetailedabsencerequestbyemail,atleast14daysinadvance,to studentabsence@purcell-school.org
2. Ifyouwishtomissschoolforanyotherreason,yourparentorguardianmustmakeadetailedabsence requestbyemail,atleast14daysinadvance,tostudentabsence@purcell-school.org
3. Detailsgiveninanyabsencerequestmustincludedetailsofhowyouwillbetravelling,includingflight ortraininformation,andarecordoftheadultwhowillberesponsibleforyouduringthistime.
4. Whenpermissionforabsenceisgiven,youareresponsibleforlettingallteachersknowcourteouslyin advance,andfulfillinganyextratasksset.
5. Forboarderswhowishtobeabsentfromschoolforanevening/nightegtoattendaconcert,please discussinthefirstinstancewithyourhouseparent;parentalpermissionwillbeneededtoo.
4.Boundariesandleavingtheschoolsite A. Thefollowingareasareoutofbounds
a. Anywoodedareaaroundtheschool
b. Thefieldatthebackoftheschoola erdark
c. BusheyHallGolfClub
d. TheLincolnsfieldCentre
e. BusheyMillLanea erdark
f. HartspringMeadow
g. TheMetropolitanPoliceClubandGrounds-exceptforthosestudentswhoaremembersofthe MetClubGym,whocansignouttousethefitnesssuite,havingregisteredtheirmembershipin advancewiththeirhouseparent.Studentsshouldsignoutintheusualway.
B. BoardersinYear7-9
YoumaynotleavetheSchoolsiteatanytimeunlessaccompaniedbyamemberofstaff,parentor
guardian.
C. BoardersinYears10and11
Providedyouhavenoscheduledlessonsoractivities,youmaysignoutofschoolbetween4.00pmand 6.00pm, MondaytoFriday(12.30pmto6.00pmatweekends).Youmustgoinagroupofatleastthree Youmustalwayshavepermissionfromyourhouseparent,statewhereyouaregoing,becontactable bymobilephoneandbebackinschoolby5.45pmforsupper.
D. SixthFormBoarders
Providedyouhavenoscheduledlessonsoractivities,youmaysignoutofschoolbetweenthetimes indicatedbelowandmustbepresentforsupperat5.45pm(Sunley)and6.10pm(Ellington):
Monday 4.00-6.00pm
Tuesday 4.00-6.00pm
Wednesday 4.00-6.00pm
Thursday 4.00-6.00pm
Friday 4.00-8.00pm
Saturday 12.00-8.00pm* *laterthan8.00pmby specialpermissiononly
Sunday 12.00-6.00pm
Youmustalwayshavepermissionfromyourhouseparent(ordutymemberofstaff),statewhereyou are going,andbecontactablebymobilephone.Returntimesabovemustbestrictlyobserved.
Notethatpermissiontoleaveschoolintheeveningsisaprivilegebasedonthetrustthatexists betweenseniorboardingstudentsandthosewhoareresponsibleforlookinga erthemin school.Housestaffextendthetrustthatseniorboardersareuptodatewiththeirwork,will behavealwaysinawaythatbringscredittothemselvesandtheschool,andmeettheschoolʼs expectationswithregardtorules.Theprivilegemaybewithdrawnifthattrustisbreached.
E. SaturdayMusicCollegeJuniorDepartments IfyouwishtoattendtheJuniorDepartmentofanyoftheLondonMusicCollegesonSaturdays,you mustensurethatyourparentshavesignedtheofficialschoolForm(availablefromthePrincipalʼsPA), beforeyourfirstvisit.
5.Safety A. Youmustensurethatyourbehaviourdoesnothingtoharmorendangeryourselforothermembersof theschool,stafforpublic,ordodamagetoproperty.Thisincludestamperingwithelectronicor computerequipment.
B. Youmaynotenteranypartofthemaintenanceworkshops,kitchens,roomswhereequipmentis stored,orboilerrooms.Youmaynotclimbonanyrooforoutofanywindow.Youmaynotremovethe restrictorsonwindows,whicharethereforyoursafety,withoutpermissionfromamemberofstaff.
C. Youshouldnotrunincorridors,onstaircases,orinthedininghall.
D. Youshouldnotenteranyschoolcarparkwithoutgoodreason.Youshouldtakeparticularcareof trafficenteringandleavingthesite.
E. Ifthefirealarmsounds,remainsilentandfollowstaffinstructions,walkingquicklyandsilentlyviathe nearestexittotheassemblypoint.
F. Youmustnottamperwithanyfirealarmequipment.Settingoffthefirealarmorfireextinguishers deliberatelywillberegardedasveryseriousoffences.
G. Youmaynotcarrywithyouanymedicines,(otherthaninsulin,epipens,asthmainhalersorsimilar emergencyitems),norhavemedicinesinyourroomifyouareaboarder,exceptwherespecific permissionhasbeengivenbytheMedicalStaff. Allmedicinesmustbehandedtoamemberofthe MedicalStafforHouseparentsforsafe-keepingandadministration.
6.RoomsinBoardingHouses A. OnlySixthFormstudentsmayusetheirroomduringthedayforpracticeandprivatestudy.
B. Boysmaynotvisitstudies/bedrooms/commonroomorcorridorsinSunley,orthegirlsʼsideonthe EllingtonorAvison.Likewise,girlsmaynotvisittheboysʼsideofEllingtonorAvison.Ifyoubreakthese rulesyoumustexpecttobesuspendedfromschool.
C. Youareexpectedtokeepyourroomtidyandtoputyourbelongingsaway.
D. Allroomsmustbeemptiedattheendofeachterm,andpossessionstakenhome.Thereissome storagefortheuseofinternationalboarders.
E. Daystudentsmaynotgoupstairsintheboardinghouses.
7.EveningRoutinesforBoarders A. Allboarders(andanydaystudentsstillinschool)mustregisterfordinnerwiththeirhousedutystaffin theDiningHallat6.00pm.
B. AllboardersinYears10-13mustregisterinhouseforprep.
C. Preptimesexisttoenableyoutocompleteworkoutsidelessons.PrepforstudentsinYear9isfrom 6.15pm-7.15pmMondaytoThursday,andforthoseinYears10-13 from7pm-8.30pmMondayto Thursday.Allboardersarerequiredtoobservetherulesforprepbelow.
D. AvisonboardersaresupervisedduringprepintheICTroom.AvisonboardersinYears7-8have organisedpracticetimefrom6.15-7.15pm.
E. BoardersinSeniorHousescompletetheirprepintheirownrooms.Ifyouwishtoworkelsewhere(e.g. intheMusicTechnologystudioorArtRoom)youmusthavepermissionfromthememberofhouse staffondutyandremaininthatspaceduringprep.
F. IfyouareaSixthFormer andareuptodatewithyourwork,youmayrequesttobeallowedtopractise duringpreptime.ThiswillbeauthorisedatthediscretionofyourHouseparent. Sixthformstudents mayalsomakeuseoftheMusicTechnologyandArtresourcesduringpreptimeiflinkedtotheir currentcourseworkneeds.
G. Houseparentsmay,attheirdiscretion,occasionallyallowyoungerstudentstopractiseduringprepif theyarepreparingforspecificimportantmusicalactivitiesandareuptodatewiththeiracademic work.
H. Takeawaydeliveriestotheschool maynotbeorderedduringtheweek.
8.VisitingHouses A. AvisonstudentsshouldnotvisitanyotherHouseunaccompanied.
B. MembersofSeniorHousesmaynotvisitAvisonexceptwiththespecificpermissionofthe Houseparent.
C. Seniorstudentsvisitingotherhousesmustaskforpermissionfromdutystaffiftheymaysignintovisit andusetheVisitorsʼBooktosignin.
9.Bedtimes Itisimportantthatyougetsufficientsleepeachnighttoenableyoutomeetallyouracademicandmusical commitments.Inyourowninterests,bedtimesforboardersareasfollows:
10.UseofSchoolRooms A. Youmayonlyusepracticeroomsforindividualpracticeorensemblerehearsals.Youareexpectedto takecareoffurniture,equipment,pianosorotherinstrumentsintheserooms. Youshouldalways leavetheroomtidyandreadyforuse,closewindowsandturnofflights.Emptyclassroomsmayalso beusedforpracticeonthesamebasis.Unlessrehearsing,onlyonestudentmayoccupyapractice roomatanyonetime.
B. Roomsmaynotbeʻreservedʼandstudentsshouldnotleavebelongingsinroomsduringtheschool day.Ifyouareusingapracticeroomandareleavingtoattendalesson,breakorlunchtimeyoumust takeyourbelongingswithyou.
C. TheMusicLibraryisavailablethroughoutthedayforquietprivatestudy. Youmaynotbringfoodor drinkintotheMusic Library.AllbooksormusicremovedfromtheLibrarymustbesignedfor.
D. TheICTRoomisavailableforuseatcertaintimesforquietprivatestudy.YoumustfollowtheICT AcceptableUsePolicy,whichwillbegiventoyou.YoumaynotbringfoodordrinkintotheICTroom, andyoumustnottamperwithanyequipment.
11.AcademicRules A. Youshouldensurethatyoualwaysarrivepromptlyforlessons,andhaveallthecorrectbooksand materials.
B. Allhomeworkmustbecompletedontimeasrequiredbyteachers.Courseworkandcontrolled assessmenttasksmustbecompletedaccordingtotheinstructionsofteachers,andmustbeyourown unaidedwork.
C. Duringlessons,youshouldshowrespectforyourteacherandfellowlearnersby:
1. Listeningandconcentratingwhenyourteacheroranotherstudenttalkstothewholeclass.
2. Answeringquestionsproperly,withtheaimoflearningandhelpingotherstolearn.
3. Workingsensiblywithyourfellowstudents,andavoidinganythingtodistractorannoythem.
D. Youshouldcarryoutanyreasonablerequestfromateacheratonceandwithoutargument.
12.Catering A. Allstudentsmayhavelunch,morningbreakanda ernoonbreakintheDiningHall,Mondayto Friday.
B. Breakfastandsupperonweekdays,andallmealsatweekends,areforboardersonly.Day studentswhowouldlikesupper(orbreakfast)mustdiscussthiswiththeirHouseparentatleast threedaysinadvance.
13.ResponsibilityforProperty
A. Allpersonalpropertyshouldbeclearlymarkedwithyourname.
B. Donotbringlargesumsofmoneyandothervaluablestoschoolunlessabsolutelynecessary.Ifso, boardersshouldkeeptheminthesafethatisprovidedintheirbedrooms.Ifyouregularlyneed accesstolargeamountsofmoney,youshouldhaveacashcardsothatyoucanwithdrawitwhen yourequireit. Donotleavecash,mobilephonesorothervaluableslyingaround.Houseparents canstorepassportsandothertraveldocumentsifrequired.
C. Youareexpectedtotakesensibleprecautionstokeepyourpropertysafe. Weencourageyour parentstorentalockerfromtheʻIndependentLockerSolutionsLtdʼ,whoadministertherentalfor theschool.Thekeyswillbesentdirectlytoyourparent/guardian.Forthoselivingabroad,locker keyscanbecollectedfromtheSchoolOfficeatthestartoftheterm.Youshouldrequestalockerof asuitablesizeforyourinstrument.Forlargerinstruments,aseparatearrangementcanbemade eitherwithyourHeadofDepartment(HOD)orahouseparent.
D. Youareresponsibleforschoolpropertysuchasbooks,equipment,instrumentsorsheetmusic loanedtoyou. Therewillbechargesforlosses.
E. Reportbreakagesordamagestothepremises,schoolequipmentorthepropertyofother membersoftheschoolimmediatelytoamemberofstaff. Youwillnotbechargedifitisagenuine accident,butyoushouldexpecttopayfordeliberateorcarelessdamage.
F. Bagsandinstrumentsshouldbele intheplacesprovidedandnotaroundschoolwheretheyare likelytocauseanobstacleordangertootherpeople,orinvulnerableplacesnearexitsfromthe school.
G. Donottamperwith,handleorinterfereinanywaywithotherpeopleʼsproperty,including
instruments,exceptunderclearinstructionsfromamemberofstaff.
14.MobilePhones A. Youmaybringmobilephonesandsimilardevicestoschool.However,theymustbeswitchedoff andkeptoutofsightduringassemblies,concerts,rehearsals,lessonsandpreptimes.Boardersin Years7-11 arerequiredtohandinmobilephonesorsimilardevicesduringtheschoolday,prep timesandovernight.
B. AllboardersuptoandincludingYear11willberequiredtohandinmobilephones,tabletsand laptopsovernight.DeviceswillbereturnedtoY10&11a ermorningpracticethenextday. StudentsinYear9andbelowwillhavetheirdevicesreturnedattheendoftheschoolday.
C. Anyuseofmobilephoneswhichinvolvesbullying,theinvasionofprivacy,thecirculationof libellousorpornographicmaterials,orthephotographyofotherindividualswithoutpermissionis consideredunacceptable.Thisincludesreadingtextmessagesoremailsonanotherpersonʼs phonewithouttheirspecificconsent.
D. Youmustensurethatyouruseofamobilephoneorotherdevicedoesnotdisrupttheworkofthe schoolordisturbotherstudents,forexamplebydeprivingthemoftherighttosleep.
E. YouareremindedthatExaminationBoardsspecificallyforbidtheuseofmobilephonesinexam rooms;ifyouarefoundinpossessionofamobilephone,youriskbeingdisqualifiedfromallyour examinations.
F. Theschoolreservestherighttosearchand/orconfiscateyourmobilephoneifwehavegood causetobelievethatithasbeenusedillegallyorinamannerthatwouldbreaktherulesdetailed above.
G. YoumustatalltimesonlyusemobiledevicesaccordingtotheschoolʼsResponsibleand AcceptableUsePolicy.
15.TravellingbyMinibus
A. Whentravellingbyminibus,youmustwearaseatbeltatalltimesandsitquietly.
B. Foryourownsafetyandthatofotherpassengers,youmustnotdistractthedriverordoanything whichmightendangerthevehicle.
C. Onschooltrips,youshouldlistencarefullytotheriskassessmentdetailswhichwillbereadoutby thegroupleaderbeforeyouleavetheminibusorcoach.
16.GeneralBehaviour
A. Youareexpectedtobepoliteandhelpfultootherstudents,staffandvisitors.Thereisnoexcuse forrudeness,disrespectorinsolencetowardsothermembersoftheschoolcommunity.
B. Youareexpectedtoobeyanyreasonablerequestorinstructionfromteachingstaff,boardingstaff, supportstafforstudentleaders.
C. YoumustsignandobservetheICTAcceptableUsePolicy.
D. Youarenotallowedtosmokeorvapeontheschoolpremisesoranywhereelseduringtermtime. Youmustnotbringcigarettes,e-cigarettes,Shishapens,tobacco,matches,orlighterstoschool.
E. Youmustnotbeinpossessionofalcohol,orundertheinfluenceofalcohol,orvisitlicensed premisesatanytimeduringtheschooldayorduringschoolactivities.StudentsinYear13mayon occasionbeallowedalcoholicdrinksatschoolevents,withparentalpermission,andthespecific permissionofthePrincipal,ortovisitrestaurantswherealcoholisserved,withthepermissionof theirHouseparents.SeetheDrugs&AlcoholPolicyforfurtherdetails.
F. Youmustnotbeinpossessionorundertheinfluenceofanycontrolleddrugs.SeetheDrugs& AlcoholPolicyforfurtherdetails.
G. Youmustnothaveinyourpossessionanyrealorreplicaweapons,hazardouschemicalsor fireworks.
H. Youmaynotentergamblingpremisesorbookmakersduringtermtime;gamblinginschoolfor moneyisforbidden.
I. Sexualintimacy,physicalrelationshipsorpublicdisplaysofaffectionarenotappropriateina school.Studentsengaginginsexualactivitycanexpecttobesanctionedasthisbehaviourwillnot betolerated.
J. Youmustnotpublishinprintedorelectronicformat(e.g.onwebsites)anymaterialwhichis offensiveorderogatoryabouttheschoolorindividualsconnectedwithit.
K. Youmaynotdriveacar,mopedormotorbiketoorfromschool,orwithintheschoolgrounds, withouttheexpresspermissionofthePrincipal.SeetheStudentCarPolicy(website)forfurther details.
L. Youareexpectedtohelpkeeptheschoolandgroundsfreefromlitter. Pleaseplacelitterintothe binsprovided. Youmustnotbringchewinggumtoschoolatanytime.
M. Studentsarenotpermittedtoorderfoodtobedeliveredtoschool,exceptwiththepermissionof theDirectorofBoarding/Houseparentsatweekends.
Intheinterpretationofalloftheaboverules,thePrincipalʼsdecisionwillbefinal.Theserulesmaybe amendedfromtimetotime.
APPENDIX2:DRESSCODE 1.DressCode-DuringtheSchoolDay Thereisnoschooluniform,butitisimportantthatstudentsarewellturnedout anddecent,inclothingthatis appropriateforpurposefulacademicandmusicalwork.HouseparentsormembersoftheSLTwillbethe arbitersofwhetherclothingisacceptable,butthefollowingexamplesgiveguidanceastowhattoavoid:
● Extremesoffashionandill-fittingclothes,garmentswithoffensiveslogansorpictures,croptopsor veryshortshorts,clothesthataretornorrippedorsee-throughmaterialswhichexposeunderwear.
● Ostentatiousjewelleryorextravagantbodypiercing.
● Visibletattoosunlessverysmall.
● Forreasonsofsafety,flip-flopsarenotacceptableindoorfootwearduringtheschooldayandyoumay berequiredtotieanylonghairoutoftheway(e.g.insciencelabs).
2.ClothingforPhysicalEducationandGames ● Boysandgirls:Sportswearkitsuitableforphysicalactivityduringbothsummerandwinter.Please bringasparekit.Trainers(non-marking)willbeneeded.Footballbootsareneededifplayingfootball asco-curricularintheevenings.SwimwearisrequiredforAvisonstudents.
● SixthFormstudents:Ifyouintendtoswim,usingthelocalleisurefacilitiesandinyourowntime, pleasebringappropriateswimwear.Footballisapopularco-curricularactivitysofootballbootsare recommendedforthoseintendingtoplay.
3.FormalConcertDress Ourintentionistokeepconcertdressassimpleaspossible.Purcellstudentsshouldperforminclothesthat makethemfeelcomfortableandabletoexpressthemselvesmusicallywithoutdistraction.Audiencesexpecta levelofprofessionalismfromus,andclothingshouldbeclean,smart,andappropriatetothemusicalactivity, settingandoccasion.Studentswillbegivenspecificguidanceinadvanceofexternalconcerts(particulardress code,changingandstoragespace,likelyvenuetemperatureetc).Ingeneral"allblack"willbetheconcert dressforalmostallevents,andstudentsshouldhavethefollowing,asaminimum.Thiswillbeenoughfor mostorchestral,choral,house,classorgroupperformances:
● Smartblackshoes,blacksocks/tights
● Blackcollaredshirts/blouses/tops
● BlacktrousersORlongskirtORlongblackdress
● Optional:Blackjacketor'dinnerjacket'/otherappropriateconcertwear
Whenperformingsoloorinsmallgroups,studentsmayoccasionallyprefertobeinsomethingmorecolourful appropriatetotheoccasion.Thefollowingmaybewornwhenappropriate,butitisnotessentialtohavethem:
● Whitecollaredshirts/blouses(NBmustbelongsleeved)
● Colouredshirts/blouses
● Smartcolouredsuits;ties,bowties
Ingeneral,youngmusiciansknowwhattheyliketowearwhenperforming,followingtheexampleofrespected professionals.TheSchoolwillonlyinsistonaparticularuniformifitisinthestudent'sinterests,orwherea consistentstagepictureisrequired.
4.InformalConcertDress
Ourlunchtimeconcertshappeninthemiddleofabusyschoolday,andwedonotexpectstudentstodressup formallyforthese,buttheymayiftheywish.Theexpectationof"clean,smartandappropriate"stillapplies regardless.
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APPENDIX3:COMPLAINTSPROCEDUREFORSTUDENTS YoushouldexpecttobetreatedfairlywhileyouareatThePurcellSchoolandyoumusttreatothersfairlytoo. Thefollowinginformationshouldhelpifyouthinksomethinghasgonewrongandyouwanthelptosortitout.
WhattodoifIhaveaproblem?
Mostproblemscanberesolvedquicklyandinformallybytalkingdirectlytothepersonorpeopleinvolved,or bytalkingtoanothermemberofstaff,especiallyyourinstrumentalHoD,memberoftheSLT,Houseparentor Tutor. Ineachofthesecases,youcantakeafriendormemberofstaffwithyouifyoulike.Youcanofcourse askyourparentsorguardianstohelp.
WillanythinghappentomeifImakeacomplaint?
Youcanmakeacomplaintwithoutbeingtreatedunfairlyinanyway: youwillnotbepenalisedformakinga complaintingoodfaith.
WhichmembersofstaffcanItalkto?
Youcantalktoanymemberofstaffwhoyouthinkmightbeabletohelp. Youcanalsoaskforhelpfromthe StudentLeaders.
Whathappensifnothingisdonea erdiscussion?
Youshouldwritedownyourconcernsandpassthistoanymemberofstaff.
Whathappensnext?
Themattershouldbedealtwithassoonaspossibleanda ernomorethanaweek.
WhatshouldIdoifthisdoesnʼthappen?
YoushouldspeaktothePrincipalorVice-Principal.
WillanythingIsayremainconfidential?
Whenaseriouscomplaintismade,itwillbetreatedwithsensitivityand,sofarasispossible,confidentiality willbemaintained. TheConfidentialityparagraphintheWhistleBlowingPolicyexplainshowthiscanwork. (YoucanfindtheWhistleBlowingPolicyontheschoolwebsite.)
WhatshouldIdoifsomeonecomplainsaboutme?
Ifsomeonehasaconcernaboutastudentorifastudentisintrouble,theywillbespokentobyamemberof staff. Again,studentscanaskforafriendorforanothermemberofstafftoaccompanythem. Studentswill haveachancetogivetheiropinion.
Whathappensiflotsofpeoplehavethesameconcern?
Thesameprocedureshouldbefollowed. However,youmightliketousetheSchoolCounciltoraisetheissue. Thisgroupmeetsregularlytodiscussschoolissues. A erameetingoftheSchoolCounciltheHeadsofSchool willtalktothePrincipalorotherstaffabouttheissuesraised.
APPENDIX4:BEHAVIOURMANAGEMENTSTRATEGY Thefollowingareonlyguidelines–eachcasewillbetreatedindividually,dependingoncircumstances.The listsofexamplesarenotexhaustive,andthesanctionsunderʻPossibleActionsʼrepresentarangeofpossible responses,notallofwhichmaybeappropriatetoanyparticularincident.
(1) BoardersOnly (2)SixthFormOnly
LEVEL
1
2
3
4
∙Outstandingachievement:thiscanbeformusical, academicorpastoralareasandisreservedfor examplesofthehighestachievementbyany measure.
∙25+Commendationsduringtheyear.
∙Consistentpositiveachievementorexceptional effort;outstandingimprovementintestorgrades; consistentpositiveattitude;excellent organisationalskills;thoughtfulnesstopeersetc.
∙10-24Commendationsduringtheyear.
∙Aparticularlygoodpieceofworkorpositive behaviourinanyareaoftheschoole.g.Improved timekeepinginHouse,keepingbedroomtidy overasetperiodoftime.
Successinindividualandgroupcompetitions.
∙Lowlevelnegativebehaviour
e.g.lateness;inappropriatedress;incorrect equipment;talkingoutofturn;offtaskin lesson/rehearsal;poor effort/incomplete/homeworknotdone; rudeness/badlanguageusedinpublicareas; uncooperativeinHouse.
5 Repeatedlevel4behaviourormoreserious negative behaviour
e.g.opendefiance;disruptionin lessons/rehearsals;refusingareasonable instruction;frequentuseofmobilephonein assembly/lessons/rehearsal;repeatedlyoutofbed a erlightsout;breakingbounds;insufficientwork orhomework(secondoffence);absencefrom lessons/rehearsalswithoutgoodcause.
∙LetterfromPrincipaltoparents
EndofYearPrizes
∙LetterfromVice-Principaltoparents
EndofYearPrizes
∙CommendationCard
∙Stickers(forJuniors)
AdditionalprivilegesinHouse(1)
∙Verbalwarning
∙Break/Lunchtimedetention
ReportedtoTutorbyemail
∙WithdrawalofprivilegesinHouse/earlybed (2)
ReferraltoVice-PrincipalandHouseparent
∙SchoolDetention
∙Academicreport
SupervisedPrivateStudy
∙Gating
6
7
∙Repeatedlevel5behaviour,ormoreserious offences
e.g.swearingatadult;truanting; vandalism/graffiti;bullying/cyberbullying;assault; inpossessionof/underinfluenceofalcohol; smokinginschoolbuilding;fighting;the .
∙Repeatedlevel6behaviour,ormajorinfringement ofschoolrules
e.g.possessionordistributionof drugs/alcohol/weapons;abusivebehaviouror violence; persistentoraggravatedbullying;sexual misconduct;racistabuse;deliberatedamageto property;persistentdisruptivebehaviour; persistentrefusaltocompleteworkorattend lessons/rehearsals;anyactlikelytoendanger others.
∙PrincipalʼsDetentionandletterhome
∙BehaviourContract
FixedTermSuspension (upto5days)
∙FixedTermSuspension (morethan5days)
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APPENDIX5:WHOʼSWHO JOB
TITLE SeniorLeadershipTeam
Principal
Vice-Principal
Bursar
DirectorofMusic
DirectorofSixthForm
DirectorsofBoarding
DirectorofOperations
DirectorofTeachingandLearning
MusicDepartment
HeadofKeyboard
HeadofStrings
HeadofWind,Brass&Percussion
HeadofAcademicMusic
HeadofJazz,HeadofPopularand CommercialMusic
HeadofComposition
HeadofMusicTechnology
Accompanist
Accompanist
ConcertsandEventsManager
ConcertsandEventsAssistant
TimetableCoordinator
Librarian
NAME
MrPBambrough ThePrincipalʼsStudyislocatedinMain Building,WestWing,1st Floor;heis accessiblethroughhisExecutiveAssistant, alsointheWestWing
MrTBurns MainBuilding,WestWing,1st Floor
MrAWroblewski MainBuilding,WestWing,1st Floor
MrPHoskins MainBuilding,GroundFloor
MrZSzafranski MainBuilding,1st Floor
MrsJMitchell MainBuilding,GroundFloor
MrsEmmaBantock MainBuilding,GroundFloor
MrMLong MainBuilding,1stFloor
MrWFong HoDsʼOffice,NMC,2nd Floor
MrARedington HoDsʼOffice,NMC,2nd Floor
MrMCavanagh PercussionSuite
MrAWilliams MU1MainBuilding,GroundFloor
MrSAllen† JCSSuite(MainBuilding, 2ndFloor)
MsACox† MU5(NMC,GroundFloorNotMon)
MrAGoetzee MU6(NMC,GroundFloor)
MsDShah AccompanistsʼRoom,NMC,1st Floor
MrDSwain† AccompanistsʼRoom,NMC,1st Floor
MsSHonda Rm10(nexttoDirofMusicOffice)
MsBMenday Rm10(nexttoDirofMusicOffice)
MrsFDuce MainBuilding,WestWing,1stFloor
MrRBunce† & MrA John Library
AcademicStaff
HeadofArt
HeadofDrama
HeadofEnglish
HeadofEAL
HeadofModernForeign Languages
HeadofHistory
HeadofScience
HeadofMathematics
PE
AcademicSupportStaff
HeadofLearningSupport
MusicTechnician
ScienceTechnician
ArtandDesignTechnician
MrsVSamuel ArtRooms
MrZSzafranski DramaStudio,TBlock
MrMLong Room113
MissKKozak Room109
MrRMatthews Room109
MsVHill Room110
MrsAMehta ScienceLabs/AvisonBoardingHouse
MsAStone Room117
MrsHNoonan SportsHallOffice
MrsSWhitty MainBuilding,UPR,1stFloor
MrJEccles NMC,GroundFloor
MsHOsman ScienceLabs
MrsHThomas ArtRooms
AdministrationandNon-TeachingStaff
ExecutiveAssistanttothePrincipal
AdmissionsManager
SchoolOfficeAdministrators
InternationalStudent Coordinator
FinanceManager
HeadofDevelopment& Philanthropy
PR&CommunicationsManager
IT&NetworkingManager
MrsSGraham MainBuilding,WestWing,1st Floor
MrsNVallance MainBuilding,WestWing,1st Floor
MrsLGriffith,MrsM Lynch &MsS Senguttuvan
SchoolOffice/Reception
MrsCFletcher MainBuilding,1st Floor
MsMHristova MainBuilding,GroundFloor
MrCHarbour MainBuilding,WestWing,1st Floor
MrsSCurran† MainBuilding,1st Floor
MrSKingsbury NetworkManagerOffice
BoardingandPastoralStaff
EllingtonHouseparent
EllingtonAssistantHouseparents
SunleyHouseparent
SunleyAssistantHouseparent
SunleyDayMatron
ResidentGraduateAssistants
AvisonHouseparent
AvisonAssistantHouseparent
SchoolMedicalTeam
Physiotherapist
MrMDulovic EllingtonHouse
MsRRobinson EllingtonHouse
MsORoache SunleyHouse
MsSFisk
MissPCorcoran SunleyHouse SunleyHouse
MrsSHunter SunleyHouse
MsOBilash
MrSBell-West
MsPForbes AvisonHouse
SunleyHouse EllingtonHouse EllingtonHOuse
MsKHawkins AvisonHouse
MrCCaliendo AvisonHouse
MrsCMorgan MedicalCentre
DrSUpjohn MedicalCentre
Otherstaffwhoyouwillmeetincludethemaintenanceteam,thehousekeepers,thekitchenstaff,andof coursetheinstrumentalteachers.Ourfullstafflistcanbefoundhere
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