WELCOME TO BRAMLEY HOUSE
Welcome to Bramley House! Welcome to Bramley House! We are so looking forward to welcoming you to Bramley House, the very special part of LWC where 1st and 2nd Formers make their home before heading off to the senior houses. Bramley House feels very much like a family with both girls and boys living alongside a number of members of staff and their furry friends over in the western corner of the 1200. We have relatively recently finished the biggest refurbishments in the house’s nearly 100 year history and so you will be moving into beautifully redecorated rooms, with new furniture, stunning floors and replanted flower beds - it’s an absolutely fabulous time to start your journey at Lord Wandsworth. Whilst some of the furniture and a few of the staff have changed, the heart of the house absolutely hasn’t. We remain fully committed to building the very best relationship with all of the pupils who come through our doors. We believe, to our cores, that young people who have excellent relationships with trusted adults achieve better in the classroom, perform better on sports pitches or on the stage and have every opportunity to become the very best versions of themselves - we are fanatical about relationship! First Formers will be joining Bramley this year from a whopping 27 different schools, that means that most of you will start the new year ready to meet lots of new people and start new friendships, that’s why, within days of arriving, we will be whisking you off to the Mendip Hills for a few days of adventure and friendship building, with our very good friends at the Mendip Activity Centre - we can’t wait! As ever, we are always ready for a chat, so if there’s ever anything on your mind, or you just want to ask a few questions, please come and find me, pop and and chat to Mel or Carly, our fabulous matrons, or wander over to Henderson’s to have a conversation with Jackie - we are always ready with a listening ear. Pete Maidment Houseparent 3
Our Waymarkers
Our Waymarkers
The future does not come with a map.
Mastery & Imagination - Get good. Then get curious.
That is why we use Waymarkers. They are not rules. They are bearings — principles that help pupils orient themselves when the path ahead is unfamiliar, uncertain or still unfolding. They shape everything here: our curriculum, our pastoral life, our co-curricular programme, our boarding community, our relationship with the land around us. If our mission is to widen worlds, our Waymarkers show how.
Depth matters. This Waymarker is about learning things properly: taking time, practising, building fluency and knowing that excellence is rarely accidental.
Character & Compassion - Who you are when no one is watching
But mastery without imagination is brittle. We want pupils who can take what they know and apply it somewhere unexpected. Pupils confident enough in their craft to question assumptions, challenge conventions and explore unfamiliar territory.
Achievement matters. Effort matters. Ambition matters. But none of it means much if it collapses under pressure.
Some problems do not come with instructions. Some futures will not look like the past. This is where imagination earns its keep.
This Waymarker is about what remains when outcomes wobble and confidence takes a knock: how you treat others, how you respond when things do not go your way, and how you carry yourself when the easy options disappear.
Vitality & Adventure - Energy changes everything
Rooted in our Foundation, this belief runs deep. We have always known that real strength is often quiet, and real confidence does not need an audience. We want young people who are capable, yes, but also grounded, humane and reliable. Because character travels further than talent alone. Connection & Service - Perspective is a team sport It is tempting to stay inside your own world. It feels efficient, controlled and safe. It is also limiting. This Waymarker asks pupils to step beyond themselves: to notice how ideas, people and experiences interlock, and to gather points of view from different disciplines, backgrounds and perspectives, then connect them in ways that create meaning. Service, here, is not a badge. It is a habit of attention. Whether supporting the local community, contributing to school life or engaging with wider questions, pupils learn that the fullest lives are rarely lived alone.
There is a particular kind of confidence that comes from doing hard things in the real world. This Waymarker is about building that confidence physically, emotionally and mentally: discovering that discomfort is survivable, effort can be joyful, and uncertainty can even be enjoyable. Across our 1,200 acres, pupils learn by moving through the world, not just thinking about it. From endurance challenges to quiet moments outdoors, they develop the energy, resilience and perspective needed to keep going when things get demanding. Not every lesson happens at a desk. Some of the most important ones happen on your feet. Stewardship & Legacy - Think beyond yourself None of this exists in isolation. This Waymarker is about understanding consequence: that choices ripple outward through communities, landscapes and generations. We encourage pupils to think carefully about what they consume, what they create and what they leave behind. Not as an abstract principle, but as a lived responsibility. Progress that narrows the world is not progress worth making. Our aim is to help pupils leave people, places and possibilities better than they found them, and to pass on a world that feels bigger, fairer and more hopeful than the one they inherited.
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Daily Routine | Monday to Friday Monday to Friday 07.00 am 07.30 am From 08.00 am
09.00 am 09.55 am 10.45 am 11.05 am 12.00 am 12.35 pm 14.00 pm 14.55 pm 15.45 pm 16.15 pm 17.10 pm
Wakey, wakey, rise and shine! Get up, get dressed and get yourself downstairs by… …for BREAKFAST at Bramley House Henderson’s opens at 08:00 for day pupils to arrive. Children will make their way from House or Henderson’s to get to thier tutor groups for 08:35 registration Period 1 Period 2 BREAK TIME (fruit & snack and a glass of squash) at Julyans Period 3 Period 4 LUNCH at Julyans and then free time to play on the Astro or relax in Henderson’s Period 5 Period 6 Tutor Activity or sport DINNER at Julyans and then return to Bramley House
Day pupils and flexi-boarders can be dropped off at Bramley before 8.00am or at main school after 8.00am and can be picked up before or after prep, and before 8.00pm. Students must sign in with their tutor at 8.35am each morning, and must sign out with Matron when they leave. WHAT TO WEAR Students must wear full school uniform throughout the school day, except on Wednesdays, when Juniors are permitted to wear full LWC sports kit (tracksuits not shorts/skorts). Please wear clean tracksuit trousers over your shorts or skorts to evening meals.
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House Life EVENING ROUTINE After tea 6.00 pm
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7.00 pm 7.15 pm 7.30 pm
8.30 pm 9.00 pm 9.15 pm
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Return to Bramley House in plenty of time for: Prep (in Bramley House we split prep into two manageable chunks, we start on time at 18.00, have a break after 25 minutes to stretch our legs and maybe even get a bit of fresh air, and then back at our desks for another 25 minutes of work). End of Prep, we tidy the prep rooms and then close them for the evening. Juniors now have free time and are welcome to collect their phones from matron’s office once they have showered and changed out of school clothes or sports kit. 2nd Formers get showered and changed. 1st Formers get showered and changed. Tuck Shop or Chute Cupboard are opened (Tuck Shop on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday & Chute Cupboard on Tuesdays – Thursdays) Snack and registration, followed by House Duties and bed. Quiet reading in bed. Lights out and silence.
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Daily Routine | Weekends
House Life ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
SATURDAYS 08.00 am 08.30 am 09.30 am 11.00 am
6.00 pm 9.40 pm 10.00 pm SUNDAYS 10.30 am 11.00 am 5.00 pm From 6.00 pm 8.15 pm 9.00 pm 21.15
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Wake-up Leave for BREAKFAST in Julyans Saturday morning activities
If you will not be in school for any reason, your parents/guardians should email Matron and your tutor (junmatron@lordwandsworth.org) or ’phone the boarding house (01256 860235) by 08.15am to let us know. Apart from special occasions (e.g. a family wedding), you are expected to be in school throughout the term.
Early LUNCH followed by: Sports matches or training Free time in house or in the Hendersons Day pupils and weekly or flexi boarders depart for home once matches or training have finished DINNER at Host House followed by free time Get ready for bed Lights out
Requests for leave of absence from lessons must be put in writing by your parents/guardians to the Headmaster. The exception to this is an appointment to the dentist, physio, etc. where an email/telephone call to Mr Maidment is acceptable.
Wake up and free time in house before: BRUNCH in Julyans Full boarders depart for Sunday Trip DINNER in Julyans Weekly boarders return SUPPER followed by duties and showers In bed for quiet reading Lights out
If you have been ill and are going to be ‘off games’ on your return, please provide an explanatory note for your coach.
Requests to miss Saturday morning activities should be addressed to Mr Maidment. Requests to miss a Saturday fixture should be made to the Headmaster two weeks in advance. If the request involves missing an afternoon activity/sport it is YOUR responsibility to obtain permission from the member of staff who runs the activity that will be missed.
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House Life COMPUTERS/EMAIL
Here are a few key points:
You will do a lot of work on your laptop, remember to protect it with a decent case and keep it safe in your bag – don’t leave it out in the rain! Remember to charge your laptop each night and to bring your charger with you to school.
You should wear your uniform from 7.45am until the end of the working day.
DAY PUPILS
You may only attend lessons in casual clothes or in games kit if you have a specific reason and, even then, only with the permission of the person in charge of the outing or the teacher concerned.
There are a few things which are relevant just to day pupils: 1. Remember to sign out in person before you go home each day. This is so important, and saves Matron lots of time in the evening. Whoever picks you up can text the house mobile to say you have been collected if that’s easier. 2. Make the most of the boarding house – it’s yours too. The more activities you take part in, the more you will get out of life at LWC. However, we do ask that day pupils don’t go up to the dorms, unless with explicit permission from a member of staff. 3. Keep your belongings nice and tidy, either in your locker or in your bag. This will save you lots of time when you’re trying to find things. 4. If you are going home with someone other than your parents/guardians, you need to let Matron know. There are evening events which we would love you to attend, check the calendar regularly so that you know when these are. DORMITORIES If you are a boarder, you will have a bed with drawers for your clothes and a bedside locker. Please decorate your area with posters and photographs to make it feel more like home. You can also bring in your favourite teddy or soft toy. DRESS AND UNIFORM All the information about uniform and dress guidelines can be found in the College’s Uniform and Equipment Guide on the website.
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You must wear College games kit for all sports and activities.
Dress for outings and events will often be ‘smart casual’ - you need to make sure you have some suitable clothes in school for such events. Ripped trousers, for instance, are not considered smart casual! WHEN YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM IN BRAMLEY HOUSE • • • • • • • •
Stop what you are doing immediately Leave the house quickly and quietly by the nearest fire exit and go to the assembly point which is out on the back field of Bramley House Do not stop to pick up any personal belongings At night put on your dressing gown and shoes, or wrap yourself in your duvet; do not stop to dress fully; ensure that others in your dorm are awake Please ensure you know where your fire exits and assembly point(s) are You should line up in SILENCE in your dorm groups. A roll call will be taken and you should stay there to await further instructions from the member of staff present Do not re-enter the house until told to do so by the member of staff present Formal fire drills are carried out at least twice a term
FRIDAY NIGHTS Friday nights are a bit different from other nights and are open to all pupils, with those staying but not boarding, getting collected at 8:30pm. The routine is the same as other weekday nights until 7.15pm then there are a range of fun activities, culminating in a “special treat” supper. Bedtimes may be later than usual so that you have time for the activities in the House, on the fields, or in the sports hall, watching a movie or chilling out. It is important that late stay pupils are collected at 8:30pm so house staff can get boarders ready for bed. A schedule of Friday activities will be published at the start of each week so that you can plan your term. 03 13
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House Life HOUSES AND HOUSE POINTS
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOL
You will belong to one of the four houses in Bramley which are called:
You should attend all school games and activity sessions as these are part of your official timetable.
Unless your teacher tells you otherwise, you should wear College sports kit for all games and activities.
You will be able to represent your house in the inter-house events and competitions which happen throughout the year. All competitions count towards a Bramley Interhouse League.
If you are selected to play the major sport of the term or represent the College in a team then you must fulfil your commitment
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You will also be able to gain house points from Merits. Points can be given for:
The idea of the House Council is that you can modify the house routines, make suggestions for house events or facilities, and prompt changes for the better, regarding school rules.
• good work • being helpful • participation in any school teams / concerts / productions • taking part in a concert • gaining good AtoLs (Attitude to Learning grades)
The Council meets twice a term. It consists of one pupil per tutor group. You will vote for your year group representative(s) at the start of term. The Council is chaired by the Bramley House 2nd Form Prefects.
ILLNESS & MEDICINES
Bramley HOUSE COUNCIL
The minutes are submitted to your Houseparent whose responses will be published on the house notice board. Items regarding the College in general will be brought up by the Bramley prefects when they have lunch with the Head of Sixth Form.
IF YOU FEEL UNWELL OR HAVE HURT YOURSELF: IN THE DAYTIME: IN LESSONS: AT NIGHTTIME:
Tell any member of staff. Tell your teacher. Wake up a friend who will take you to the House Tutor on duty.
If you have been away and have missed work, find out what you have missed and make sure you catch up accordingly. MEDICINES • • • •
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If you have any medicines, inhalers, creams, etc. please hand them in to Matron to lock away for safe keeping. If you need any tablets, inhalers or medication for the day, Matron will follow up accordingly. If you take regular medication and need a tablet at lunchtime, you need to organise this with Matron. At bedtime, Matron will dispense any medications at 8.45pm.
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House Life DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS
House Life LAUNDRY (APPLIES TO BOARDERS) Matrons LOOK AFTER ALL THE LAUNDRY IN THE HOUSE
Boarders’ appointments can be arranged via Matron, or directly through the Health Centre. Doctors’ surgeries are held every Monday and Thursday afternoons. Day pupils and flexi boarders should see their own doctor at home unless they are registered with one of the College doctors. HEALTH CENTRE OPENING TIMES
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Please put your dirty clothes in the laundry baskets in the laundry Please follow the laundry guidelines posters closely Matron will return your clean clothes when you hand in your dirty ones Hand your sports kit in for washing every Wednesday and Saturday. You can collect a clean set for Saturday games from the laundry room You are expected to change your bed linen every fortnight and towels every week Day pupils’ laundry should be done at home
9.00am—6.00pm (Monday to Friday) and 9.30am —5.00pm (Saturday) JEWELLERY AND MAKE-UP
LOSING THINGS If you think you have lost something, first have a good look around the place where it should be.
We request that students in Bramley House do not wear any make up, please. All students may wear one discreet necklace, one ring and one discreet bracelet on their wrist. Girls may wear one pair of sleepers or studs in their ear lobes. Any hair that sits below the shoulders must be worn tied up. Haircuts must be sensible and smart - instructions on sensible haircuts can be provided on request. We subscribe to the Halo code for students, which explicitly protects students who come to school with natural hair and protective hair styles associated with their racial, ethnic, and cultural identities.
Most things which go missing at Bramley have normally been put down in the wrong place! If it is named properly with your name and House it usually finds its way back to you. After you have had a good search (look in the house lost property and the lost property box in the centre of the campus) report it to a member of staff. Make sure you say that the item is ‘missing’ rather than ‘stolen’. If you find something which you think somebody else may have lost, please return it to them straight away. If it is not named, hand it in to Matron. Most importantly—use your lockers and padlocks! MONEY Full boarders will need a bank card for Sunday trips. On occasion, we have mid-week activities that may require students to have money on a bank card. We will communicate these events as they happen.
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House Life
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PREP (Homework)
SATURDAYS
During the week you will be given work by teachers which has to be done in the evenings. There is a timetable for this which will be provided to you by your Tutor at the start of the year. You will usually have two different subjects to do each evening.
It is the expectation that all pupils take part in a Saturday morning activity. Pupils with external commitments, who need to miss Saturday morning activity, can stay at home and will be logged as ‘staying at home’ on the system. However, you will still need to come in for their Saturday sports fixture / training. Day pupils who choose to come in on Saturdays need to arrive for registration with a member of staff at Henderson’s by 09.30am.
Time is allocated for this work every evening between 6.00pm and 7.00pm. All pupils are welcome to stay at school to complete their preps in the Bramley House prep rooms which are supervised by duty members of staff. Work is completed under ‘library conditions’.
You will sign up for different activities each term; some of the fun things usually on offer are cookery, trampolining, dance, football, golf, STEM, music, drama and many more. Once you have signed up for an activity, we expect you to commit to the whole term. If you need to miss a Saturday morning activity, please email Matron.
Prep will be allocated on Teams (your tutor will let you know how this works). Lunch is from 11.30am in Julyans. It is important that prep is completed on time and to suitable standard. SAFETY Here are some important things which we ask you to do so that you stay safe:
There are usually matches each Saturday morning or afternoon, either at home or away. Matches are compulsory for all those selected. If you have elected to stay at home on a Saturday morning, you must still come in for your match. If you are unable to play for some reason, then permission needs to be granted by the Headmaster at least two weeks in advance.
Before you go home each day you must sign out with Matron or your tutor so that we know that you are leaving. If you need to return to Bramley at any time during the day, seek permission from your Tutor or the staff member in the Hub and they will phone the Matron to tell them you are on your way.
If you are in a match, you can go home after the match tea.
Always use the footpaths and do not accept lifts from anyone.
If you are not involved in a match, you can go home after your activity/sports training. Don’t forget to sign out with Matron!
You should always stay and host our visitors when matches are at home.
Access to Bramley House is through the Bramley House green double doors only. All visitors and guests must sign in with Matron. HENDERSONS This is a place to socialise, relax, work, read etc. during the day at main campus as well as using the wonderful outdoor space. The Hub is staffed and only available to 1st & 2nd Form.
TUCK AND FOOD Bramley House operates a tuck shop on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Children are allowed to spend a small amount of money on tuck, which will be added to their end of term bill, no cash is required.
It is also a venue to go to if you need support during the day or are feeling poorly and it is also a place to look for lost property items!
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House Life MOBILE PHONES Daily routines For Years 1 -3, smartphones should not be brought to school. For Fourth Form, Fifth Form and Lower Sixth, smartphones can be brought to school but must be handed into the house staff on arrival at school. Boarders can have access to their phone in house before morning registration but phones should not be taken out of the boarding house. Students from Third Form are allowed access to their phones from after tea (18.00) until 18.50, but phones must be kept in the house. Once phones have been handed in at 18.50, they should not be accessed again unless special permission has been given by the house staff. All devices for 1st to 5th Form should be handed in 30 minutes before the respective bedtime. Away Fixtures
Students can take their phones with them in order to communicate about return and pick-up times. During fixtures, phones should not be visible and permission should be sought from a staff member to use a phone for specific communication (not general use). Trips Generally, phones should not be needed on trips. During the trip activity, phones should not be visible, even for Sixth form, unless specifically required for an activity or briefly for communication, after staff permission. For more information on our IT Acceptable Use & Mobile Phone & Device Policy, please click here.re.
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING Mental health provision is organised through the Health Centre and includes access to our two in-house counsellors as required. Referrals can be made through Houseparents or tutors and triaged by the nursing team. We also have two Youth Workers who are available to provide a different kind of support. In addition, our nurses can also provide more informal regular one-to-ones as well as ad hoc drop-ins to support mental as well as physical health. 20 02
Our Social Vision and Community Beliefs At LWC, we focus on the needs of each of you as an individual, ensuring that people look out for you and that you look out for others. LWC is an environment in which you’ll be encouraged to push yourself by going beyond where you are comfortable in and out of the classroom, knowing you have the support and guidance of your friends and the staff. We will encourage you to work on a range of skills, such as sharing your strengths, keeping going even when things are tough, being curious about your world. Our boarding houses are one of the most important places for you to thrive and develop, and it is our aim to provide an environment in which each of you can do this. CARE stands for an acronym for our four community beliefs. COURAGE I will be courageous in doing what is right. The community will maintain an atmosphere where positive behaviour and relationships are promoted by ensuring all voices have the chance to be heard. AWARENESS I will be aware of and inclusive of others The community will promote openness and equal opportunities by celebrating the cultural diversity of the boarding community at LWC and by providing appropriate opportunities and activities to support this. RESPECT I will respect myself, others and the environment The community will provide a safe, supportive environment in which all individuals are able to thrive; by fostering one of trust and mutual support which is relaxing, comfortable and suits the needs of all the boarders. ENCOURAGEMENT I will encourage others to be who they are The community will support and encourage choices and diversity of others. We will preserve the environment where people trust and help one another to become better people by promoting a spirit of teamwork and communal responsibility within the house.
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Contact Details Houseparent: Mr Pete Maidment Email: maidmentp@lordwandsworth.org Assistant Houseparent: Alexis Dachtler & Charlotte Hobbs Email: dachtlera@lordwandsworth.org / hobbsc@lordwandsworth.org Bramley Matron: junmatron@lordwandsworth.org
Bramley House Landline: 01256 860235 Bramley House Mobile: 07437 012304
Bramley House Lord Wandsworth College Little Bury, Hyde Rd, Long Sutton, Hook, Hampshire RG29 1TB
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