BoardingEssentials
MyInformation
Myhall: Myroomnumber: Myroommates:
WelcometoMarymountBoarding
Formanyofyou,thismaybethefirsttimeyouhavevisitedEngland, livedawayfromhomeorperhaps,startedataboardingschool.You maybenervous,but,don'tworry!You'llhaveateamofpeopletohelp yousettlein,showyouhowthingsworkandmakeyoufeelathome.
MarymountBoardingisaclosefamilythatsupportsoneanother-we arealwayshappytohelp.
WewishyouasuccessfulandmemorabletimeatMarymount.
MsPaulaHorton
MrsAnniePlumridge Head of Boarding Deputy Head of Boarding
PrinciplesandAims
GuidingPrinciples
MarymountBoardingPrinciplesarebaseduponmutualrespectand equalopportunityforall;wearefocusedonfosteringasenseof community,socialawarenessandtheimportanceofpersonaland spiritualgrowth,inanatmosphereoftrust.
EachBoardingcommunitymember,whetherstafforstudent,aspiresto safeguardandpromotethewelfareofall,ensuringprotectionagainst harmorneglect.
Eachmemberdeservestobetreatedwithcourtesyandrespect,witha righttoappropriateprivacy.
Everypersonhasavoiceandarighttobeheardandisencouragedto listentothevoiceofothers,regardlessofrace,cultureandbelief.
Boardingprovidesalivingsituationwhere'Unitythroughdiversity' flourishes;herewerecogniseandrespectallculturesandcelebrateour progressinbecomingindependentandconfidentmembersofthe globalcommunity.
Principles are what we stand by, what we believe to be fundamental to the safety and success of all, and are the standards we use to guide our behaviour.
PrinciplesandAims
StatementofAims
Toprovideanatmosphereoftrustbetweenallpersonswithinthe boardingenvironment;
Topromoteopennessandtolerancesothateveryindividualfinds theconfidencetodiscoverherselfandherdreams;
Topromotekindnessinall,toensurebullyingofanykindcannot takehold;
Toprovideanenvironmentthatissafe,relaxing,comfortable,and suitedtotheneedsofboardingstudentsaccordingtoageand maturity;
Topromoteaspiritofteamworkandcommunalresponsibility withintheboardingcommunity; toencourageandpromotethepositivedevelopmentofevery student;
WhatdoIbring?
PackingChecklist(Pleaselabeleverythingwithyourname)
Bedding including; duvet, and bed linen (duvet cover and pillow case)
Towels x2, hand towels and face cloths (if used)
Laundry bag
Toiletries
Clothing including; a warm coat, swimming costume, trainers, smart shoes, slippers, pyjamas, dressing gown, leisure wear, a few smart outfits.
Miscellaneous; An adapter (please ensure that they are UK compliant), a mobile phone, a UK Sim card
WhatIneedtoknow
WherewillIlive?
TherearethreeBoardingHalls
Butler
Gailhac
StJoseph's
YouwillhavearoominoneofthesehallsbasedonyourGrade; typically,youwillsharearoomwithoneortwootherboarders.
AsaMarymountboardingstudent,youwillbeplacedintoaboarding familywithaBigSister.Whenatschool,theywillhelpyoufeelmore comfortableandsupportedinyournew'homeawayfromhome'.
Yourroomwillhaveabed,wardrobe,desk,shelvingunitand noticeboard.Youmaypersonaliseyournoticeboardwithpicturesof yourfamilyandfriends.Youwillhaveaccesstosharedbathroomsand
WhatIneedtoknow
Sharingaroom
Forsome,BoardingatMarymountmaybethefirsttimesharingaroom withanotherperson.Thiscanbeanadjustment,andwearehappyto providesomehelpfultipsforahappyandhealthyroomatmosphere.
Beingagoodroommate
If you would like to listen to music, check with your roommate to make sure she does not mind. We always recommend you to use your headphones. Please be considerate of your roommate and Housekeeping, and keep your space tidy.
Please ask before you stick anything to the wall, so we can make sure there is no damage.
It is completely normal that you and your roommate might feel a bit homesick now and then. Try to support each other and cheer each other up, but also allow each other space.
No hot food is allowed in the rooms.
Houseparents will discuss creating a roommate contract to help you settle in together.
Language
AsanInternationalSchool,Marymounthasawonderfullydiverse populationofstudents.WhenyouareinSchool,especiallyifthereisa mixofnationalities,weaskthatyouspeakEnglish.Thismaybe difficultatfirstbutpracticemakesperfectandwillhelpyoudevelop yourlanguageskillsandensureseveryonefeelscomfortable.
Alwaysremembertobepoliteandfriendlytoyourroommates,other girlsinyourHall,andmembersofstaff.
WhatIneedtoknow
LaundryandLinen
Marymountmayprovideyouwithandlaunderthefollowingitems (pleasetalktotheHouseparentsifyouneedthisservice):
Sheetsandpillowcases
Towels
Theschoolwillalsowashandironyourschoolshirts.TheHead Housekeepercanarrangetohaveyourblazerdry-cleanedatasmall cost.
DirtylinenshouldbeplacedinlaundrybasketsintheHalls.School shirtsmustbelabelledwithyourname.
Youmaychoosetomakeyourroomfeelmorelikehomebybringing yourownduvet/comforter,pillows,bedlinen,andtowels.Youare requiredtowashyourlinensandtowelsatleastonceaweek.
EachHallhasdesignatedlaundrydaysandtimes.Makesureyou removeeveryitemfromthemachinesandwaityourturnwhenthey areinuse.
Pleasenote:The Laundry Room opens at 7.00am and closes at 10.00pm eachday.
WhatIneedtoknow
Remember
Put your name on all your belongings.
We recommend that you purchase a laundry bag.
Boarding provides detergent but not fabric softener. The School prefers ecofriendly products if you would like to purchase your own.
We highly recommend you bring a couple of zip-up mesh laundry bags to prevent loss of small items.
Please respect others by not removing anyone else's laundry from the machines.
Electricalitems
Youmaybring:
approvedchargingcable (most generic chargers don't pass PAT tests) Hairdryers
Straightenersorcurlers
Pleaseleaveathome: weighingscales
kitchenappliances-kettles,minifridgesetc electricfansorheaters
CertainappliancesareavailableinthecommunalareasintheBoarding Halls.LoungesalsohaveTVsandDVDplayers.
WhatIneedtoknow
Availableappliances
Gailhac Lounge
Fridge, freezer, kettle, microwave, hob and oven.
Butler Lounge
Fridge, kettle, microwave, two hobs, two ovens and a freezer.
St Joseph's Kitchen (For Grade 12s)
Fridge, kettle, microwave and hob.
Room 20
Available during the evenings and weekends for all boarding students to relax and socialise.
Adapters
Youwillneedtobringyourownadapterplugsifyouhaveadifferent plugthantheUKthreepronged220-240voltplug.
Allappliancesmustbeunpluggedafteruseandstoredinasuitable locationi.e.notonyourbedoronthefloor,astheycanbecomeafire risk.
TheMaintenanceteamcheckitemsalreadyintheroomandarranges PortableApplianceTesting(PAT)foranyelectricalitems.Ifyoubuy somethingnewduringtermtime,pleasetellussothatwecanarrange forittobetested.
WhenIarrive
ArrivingonCampus
WhenyouarriveatMarymount,youwillmeetyourHouseparents, wholiveinyourHallsandarethereforhelp,advice,orjustachat,day ornight.
TheHouseparentsandmembersofthestudentBoardingCouncilwill meetyouwhenyouarriveoncampus.Theywillshowyoutoyour roomandprovideatouroftheBoardingHall.Youwillbegiventime tounpackandmeettheotherstudents.
Onceyouhaveunpacked,youwilltakeyoursuitcasetotheTrunk Room,foundonthelowerflooradjacenttotheDiningHall.Suitcases remainhereandarecollectedwhenneeded.Pleasemakesureyour nameismarkedoneachitemyoustoreinthisspace.
Please note: you may be required to pack up your belongings before the start of every school holiday.
Youwillberequiredtohandinseveralitemsforsafekeeping: Anycash(over£50) Yourpassport Allmedication
WewillstoreyourpassportsafelyintheBoardingOfficewhichyou willsignoutasneeded(forholidays,weekendtrips,etc).Medicationis notpermittedinyourroom;pleasediscussthisregulationwithyour parentsinadvanceofyourarrival.
WhenIarrive
Finally,aspecialInductionProgrammehasbeenpreparedtohelpyou findyourfeet.Thescheduleforthiseventwillbemadeavailableto you.
WristbandsandSecurity
TheMarymountcampusisasafeandsecureenvironmentforall students,andwehaveCCTVcameras,codedgatesandsecurity personnel.
Onarrivalyouwillreceiveawristbandandapadlockforthelockable drawersinyourroom.ThewristbandgivesyouaccesstoyourHalland yourroom.Ifitstopsworking,youmayswapitforanewoneatthe BoardingOffice.However,ifyouloseit,youwillneedtobuyanew one(£5chargedtoyourSchoolaccount).Theseitemswillneedtobe returnedattheendoftheschoolyear.
Youareresponsibleforyourpersonalbelongingsandshouldalways makesuretheyaresecurelystoredwhenleavingyourroom.We recommendallbelongingsareclearlylabelled.
Intheunfortunateeventthatanitemismisplaced,pleasereportitto yourHouseparentstraightaway.
SchoolBank
SchoolBankislocatedintheBusinessOffice(MainHousebuilding). Forsecurityweaskyoutonotkeepmorethan£50onyourpersonor inyourroom.Ifyouneedmorethanthisyourparentswillneedto emailaccounts@marymountlondon.comandcopytheBoarding Administratorin(moderator@marymountlondon.com);theywillshow youhowtocollectyourmoney.
WhenIarrive
DayOne
Meet your Houseparents
See your room and tour the Hall
Meet other girls in your Hall
Unpack and store your suitcase
Hand in items for safekeeping
Receive your wristband
Attend the Induction Programme
Meals
Whatisthefoodlike?
Ourcateringstaffworkhardtoprovideavarietyofhealthyfood choicesateverymeal,andtheyoftenmeetwiththeBoardingCouncil FoodCommittee. If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, this needs to be declared by your parents during the Admissions process.
AllstudentsoncampusduringmealtimesmustcometotheDiningHall andregisterwiththedutyHouseparent.Ifyoudecidetoprepare somethingforyourselforareplanningtoordertake-out(weekends only),weaskthatyoucomedowntoregistersowecanensureyouare well.Ifyouareill,pleaseinformtheHouseparentondutybytelling yourroommateorcommunicatingthroughtheBoardingTeamspage.
FruitistheonlyfoodtobetakenoutoftheDiningHall.
Meals
Mealtimes
Meal Day Time
Breakfast Weekdays (MondaytoFriday)
Beginsat7.30am Grades6-11arriveby7.45am Grade12arriveby8.00am
Lunch Weekdays (MondaytoFriday) PeryourGradeallocatedtiming
Breakfast SaturdayandSunday 9.00am-10.00am
Brunch Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm
Lunch Sunday 12.00pm-1.00pm
Dinner Everyevening 5.45pm-6.30pm arriveby6.15pm
OnSaturdayandSundaybreakfastisnotcompulsory,soyoucanliein, but,brunch/lunchisamust.YoumayattendbreakfastonSaturdayand SundayinPyjamas;however,youshouldbemodestlycoveredand wearingfootwear.Dinnerregistrationiscompulsoryifyouareon campus.
Meals
Breakfast
Breakfastisservedfrom7.30am;pleasesigninwiththeHouseparenton breakfastduty.Youshouldcometobreakfastinschooluniform.
YoushouldleaveBoardingby8.25am.Pleasemakesureyoutake everythingwithyouforthedayaheadasyouwillnotbeallowedback toBoardinguntil4pm.
Dinner
Dinnerbeginsat5.45pm.Pleasearrivebefore6.15pmtoensureyouget dinnerbeforeitiscleared.Ifyouarereturninglatefromanactivityor club,doletusknowandwewillsavedinnerforyou.
LateSnack
At8.00pm,thereisasnackforGrades6-10intheDiningHall. Grade11-12maygotosnackafterthelatestudyperiodhasfinishedat 9.00pm.PleasedonottakethesnackoutoftheDiningHall.
Meals
MayIbringmyownfood?
Ifoccasionallyyouwouldliketopreparesomethingforyourselfinthe Lounge,youarewelcometodosoaslongasyouregisterfirstinthe DiningHall.TheLoungehasafridge,microwave,andhob.TheHalls allhavefiltereddrinkingwatermachines.Dryfoodmaybekeptinan airtightcontainerinyourroom.
Outofcareandconsiderationforstudentsandstaffwithseriousnut allergies,Marymountfollowsa strict 'no nut' policy.Restricteditems includeKinderBueno,FerreroRocher,Nutellaandalmondmilk.
Take-outorders
Youmayordertake-outontheweekendsduringthetimeslisted below.
TheSecurityguardondutywillreceiveyourorderfromthedelivery person,andyoucanpickitupfromtheBoardingOffice.Pleasedonot gotothegate.YoumayeatyourfoodintheLoungesorintheDining Hall. Friday: 5.00pm - 8.30pm, Saturday and Sunday: 12.00pm8.30pm
AtypicaldayinBoarding
BeforeSchool
Youmayusetheshowerroomsfrom6.30amonwards;weaskthatyou donotplaymusicbefore7.00am(orafter10.00pm)outof considerationfortheotherboardingstudents.
AfterSchool(Monday-Thursday)
Youhaveanumberofactivitiesavailabletoyouforafterschool.
Study
Studyisatimeforyoutocompleteyourhomework,workonprojects orrevise.HouseparentswillsupervisestudyintheGailhacclassrooms downstairs.Weaskyoutokeepthenoiseleveldown,andhelp everyonecompletetheirworkwithminimaldistractions.
Allphoneswillbehandedinforthedurationofstudytoensure maximumengagement.Eatingsnacksisnotencouragedduringstudy.
Grades6to9willbeaskedtoattendafortnightlyfocusduringastudy timewhichwilldevelopimportantlifeskillsandattributes.
AtypicaldayinBoarding
Grades6-10
Wehavetwosupervisedstudysessionseveryweekdaywhichtakeplace intheGailhacclassrooms.Youmaychoosewhichsessionyouattend:a minimumofoneisrequired.PleaselettheHouseparentondutyknow whereyouwillbeandyourchosenactivityoftheday.
Early Study: 4.45pm - 6.00pm
Late Study: 7.00pm - 8.15pm
Grades11-12
Supervisedstudytimetakespleasebetween7.00pmand9.00pm.You maychoosetostudyinyourownroom;yourdoormustbeopenand youshouldbeworkingatyourdesk.
Grade11smaychoosetostudyintheLibrary;Grade12sintheDP Lounge.HeadbacktotheHallsby9.00pm.
WhenyoustudyintheDPLounge,Library,ArtRoomorMusic Rooms,pleaseinformtheHouseparentswhereyouwillbe.
AtypicaldayinBoarding
Bedtime
Please return to your Hall by 9.00pm. Remembertobeoutofthe bathroomsandinyourownroom,preparingforbed,15minutesbefore lightsout.Youareencouragedtospendalittletimeintheevening preparingforthenextday'sschoolschedule.Atbedtime,the Houseparentwillknockandenteryourroom,checkthatyouare feelingwell,saygoodnightandturnoutthelights.
Studentdevices
Personaldevices
OnSunday-Thursday,Grades6-9willhandinalltheirdevicesto Houseparents30minsbeforelightsout.Thesewillbeplacedinsafe storage.Houseparentswillreturnthemfrom7am.
Grade10,11&12;areaskedtoberespectfulofyourroommatesanddo notuseyourdevicesafterlightsout.Wewantyoutobearestedas possibleforthenextdayandencouragehealthysleepinghabits.
Tech-FreeTableTalk
All tech including mobile phones, tablets, laptops and headphones are discouraged during weekday meal times. Over the weekend, these rules are relaxed. Tech privileges increase in higher grades. This policy encourages independence from technology, helps grow friendships and social spirit.
NotesonTechnology
School WIFI is available and a password provided. WIFI is turned off at night.
Boarding should have your correct phone number (UK number preferred).
You can use the phone at Boarding Reception if your phone is out of action.
Worry-FreeWake-ups
Bringanalarmclocktohelpyouwakeintimeforbreakfastoraskthe dutyHouseparentforhelpthenightbefore.Weareheretoassistyouin establishingroutinesthatworkforyouandforus.Houseparentswill wakeupGrades6-9at7.00am.
Li W Weekends
Weekends
WeeklyBoardingStudents
Weeklyboardingstudentscansignoutattheboardingreceptionon Fridayafter4.00pmandreturnbefore8.00pmonSundayorby8.15am onMonday.Whenyoureturnyouwillneedtosigninatboarding reception.Ifyouneedtoremaininboardingovertheweekend,your parentsshouldinformHeadofBoardingbyemail.Achargeforextra nightswillbeaddedtoyouraccount.
Endoftheweekend
OnSundayevening,thereturntimeforallboardingstudentsis 8.00pm.Afterthistimetheboardingreceptionwillbeclosed.
Weekends
ChecklistForWeekendOvernightTrips
TO STAY WITH YOUR PARENT (S) OR UK GUARDIAN
Have your parents or guardian send an email giving permission and information; you will need to sign out of the boarding reception when they collect you.
TO VISIT OR STAY WITH A FRIEND OR OTHER
FAMILY MEMBER
Have your parents or guardian send an email providing permission
Have your friend or family member send an invitation by email, which includes their address, correct phone number and the times of departure and return.
Let your host know that you will need to sign out of the boarding reception when you are collected.
HOME (ABROAD) FOR THE WEEKEND
Have your parents or guardian send an email giving the flight details (both ways) and travel arrangements to Boarding Team.
Please be aware of Boarding Hall hours and ensure your departure/arrival falls within reasonable times. If this is not possible please arrange to stay with your Guardian overnight.
ALL permission emails noted above should be sent to: moderator@marymountlondon.com
The Boarding Office will confirm all trip details with your parents(s)/ host family.
IF YOU ARE PLANNING A WEEKEND TRIP, YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WEEKEND FORM ON TEAMS BEFORE THURSDAY.
Outandabout
GoingOffCampus
Atthestartoftheterm,yourparentswillneedtocompleteaform givingpermissionforyoutogotoKingstonand/orcentralLondon. Whenyouleavecampus,youwillneedtosignoutattheBoarding Reception.
Sometimesyourfamilywillcomeandvisitduringtheweek,andyou arewelcometosignouttoseethemfortheeveningorovernight. Parentsshouldemailinadvanceoftheirvisit,sowecanwelcomethem.
Onyourarrival,aTFLStudentOystercardwillbeorderedforyouanda chargewillbeaddedtoyourSchoolAccount.Wewillneedtotakea photoforthis. OysterCards(travel)
BookingTaxis
TaxijourneyscanbepaidforthroughyourSchoolAccount:pleaseask attheBoardingReceptionandwewillbookataxiforyou.Advance reservationsfortaxisarerecommended,especiallyatbusytraveltimes, toensureyouarriveatyourdestinationontime.
PLEASE NOTE: Uber and other rideshare companies are NOT AUTHORISED as we have no contact details should a problem arise.
Outandabout
Grades6-7:Travelingroupsof3andmore
Grades8-9:Travelingroupsof3andmore
Sign
ThingsToRemember
You phone should be fully charged when leaving campus. Boarding should have your correct phone number. Keep the helpline number saved on your phone (07786 365 947). You must stay in groups at all times. Make sure you know your correct return time.
Outandabout
Grade10:Travelingroupsof2andmore
Onaschoolnight(Mon-Thurs) 6.30pm Fridayafterschool 9.00pm Saturday9.00am 9.00pm Sunday12.00pm 10.00amifnoMassoncampus 8.00pm
Grade11:Travelingroupsof2andmore
Onaschoolnight(Mon-Thurs) 7.00pm Fridayafterschool 9.30pm Saturday9.00am 9.30pm
Sunday12.00pm 10.00amifnoMassoncampus 8.00pm
Outandabout
AbsenceDuringtheSchoolDay
Holidays
Arrangements
MarymountBoardingisclosedovertheOctoberhalf-term,Christmas break,Februaryhalf-term,Easter,andsummerholidays.Duringthese breaks,youmayreturnhome,staywithyourGuardian,orstaywitha friend.
Theholidaydatesarepublishedayearinadvancetomakeiteasierfor youtomakearrangements.Thetermdatesmaybefoundonour website.Pleaseensurethatflightsarebookedinplentyoftimetoensure thatyoucancatchthemafterschoolfinishes.Ifthisisnotpossible,you willneedtostaywithGuardianuntilyoucanflyhome,andsimilarly,if youarrivebackbeforeBoardingopens.
Youmayberequiredtopackupyourroomsbeforetheendofterm; boardingstaffwillassistyouwiththepackingandsafe-keepingof personalitems.
Wedonotauthoriseearlydeparturesforvacations.Ifyouhavespecial circumstancesthatrequireyoutoleaveearly,yourparentsmustsendan emailtotheHeadmistressat:studentabsence@marymountlondon.com
If your travel arrangements require to arrive or leave either early in the morning or late at night, you will be asked to stay with your Guardian to minimise disruption in Halls.
NeedAssistance?
Wearehereforyou
TheBoardingOfficeandReceptionisopenalldayuntil8.30pm.You canalsocalltheBoardinghelplinenumberatanytimeormessagevia Teams. Sometimesyoumayneedsomeonetotalkto,listentoyourconcernsor giveyousomeadvice.YourAdvisor,HeadofYear,Teachers, Houseparentsandothermembersofstaffcanhelpyou.Belowisalistof specificpeopleyoucanreachoutto:
WhatIfI’mSick?
Duringthenight
Ifyouaresickduringthenight,pleaseknockonyourHouseparent’s doororcalltheBoardingHelpline.Theyaretheretohelpyou.
Inthemorning,ifyoufeelabletogetup,pleasemeetwiththeSchool NurseintheDiningHall:ifnot,askyourroommatetoalerttheduty Houseparent.
SchoolNurse
OnlytheNursecandecideifyouneedtomissSchool.Ifyouareillfor morethanafewdaysyoumayneedtostaywithyourGuardianuntil yourecover.ThiswillbediscussedcollectivelywiththeNurse,Parents andGuardians.
DuringtheschooldaytheNursewillbeavailableintheInfirmary.You mayspeakwiththeNurseregardingmedicalorpersonalmatters.The Nurseisrequiredtokeepconfidentiality.IftheNurseisnotinschool, pleasefindtheBoardingDutyPersonatReceptionorintheBoarding Office.
Atthebeginningoftheacademicyear,youwillberegisteredwitha localNHSMedicalCentre.TheNursecanmakeappointmentsforyou toseethedoctor,dentist,opticianorspecialist.
WhatIfI’mSick?
Medication
WeadheretotheUKregulationsonmedicationinSchools.
Whenyouarrive,youwillneedtogive all medicinestoHouseparents. Allprescribedmedicationmustbeaccompaniedbyaprescription(in English),intheoriginalpackaging,andmarkedwithyourname.Ifthis isnotpresent,wemaynotbepermittedtoadministeruntiltheSchool Nursehasmadeallthenecessarychecks.
PleasebeadvisedthatnotallmedicinesarelicensedforuseintheUK; pleasemakeyourowninquiriespriortoarriving.
Youcantakeyourmedicationatbreakfastorintheevening(handed outbyHouseparents)orgototheNurseduringtheschoolday.Ifyou areovertheageof16,youwillneedtodiscussanyregularmedication withtheSchoolNurse.
IftheNurseisunavailable,medication(suchasibuprofenor paracetamol)andyourprescribedmedicationareavailablefromthe BoardingOffice.
Pleasenotethatallboardersarecheckedforheadliceonarrivalasa generalsafetynecessity.Ifyouhavenotbeencheckedbeforeplease discusswithyourparentsabouttheprocedure,soyouknowwhatto expect.
Whatistheretodo?
Activities
Avarietyofactivitiesareofferedthroughouttheyear,bothonandoff campus.Thisincludesactivitieslike:
Themeparks
WestEndTheatre
Museums&CulturalInstitutions
Indoorclimbing
Ice-skating
Walksinlocalparks
Baking Art
Knitting
Murdermysteryevenings
Alltripsandcostswillbeadvertised,andsomewillhavespace limitations-somakesureyousignupquickly.Tripswillbechargedto yourSchoolAccount.Therewillbeonemandatorytripatermfor studentsinGrades6-9(otherGradesarealsowelcome).Weencourage ahealthyandbalancedlifestyle.Someon-campusactivitieswillbe mandatoryforGrades6--9;Houseparentswilladviseinadvance.
Onceyouhavesignedupandaticketpurchased-weaskthatyou honouryourcommitment.However,ifyoucannolongerattend,you willneedtoinformmemberofBoardingstaffandtrytofinda replacement.
Whatistheretodo?
BoardingFundraisingCommittee
TheCommitteeholdsregulareventsandsalesinaidoftheRSHM AfricanMissions.Ifyouwouldliketogetinvolvedandhelpraisefunds, lookoutforadvertisingwithmoreinformation.
BoardingCouncil
TheCouncilisagroupofstudentswhomeetregularlytoworkon issuesthatinfluenceboardinglife.Theyarerepresentativesofthe studentbodyandactasavoiceontheirbehalf.ThenewCouncilis electedinFebruaryofeachyearsolookoutforinformationonhowto getinvolved.Tasksinclude:
HighlightingconcernsorissuestoBoardingstaff
Ideasfordevelopments
Organisationofeventsandactivities
Leadingtheplacementof‘BoardingFamilies’withinthe community
MeetingwiththeHeadmistress
CulturalEvents
Boardingfrequentlyrecognisesculturalfestivalsthroughthehostingof specialdinners(e.g.Christmas,Easter,LunarNewYear,Diwali,Eid andAfricaDayamongothers).
Whatistheretodo?
ChapelandMulti-FaithSpace
Chapelandthemulti-faithprayerspaceareopendaily.
ArtRoomandLibrary
Theseroomsareopenuntil9.00pmduringtheweek,andonthe weekendfrom10.00am-9.00pm.
MusicRoom
YoumayusetheMusicroomforpracticeandstoreyourinstruments there.
Whatistheretodo?
SportsHallandFitnessCentre
TheFitnessCentreisavailabletostudentsin Grade 9 and above only —this is school regulation. Foryoursafety,youmustgoinpairs.If youdon’talreadyhaveafriendtogowith,theBoardingCouncilcan addyoutotheGymBuddygroup.Youwillneedtohaveaninduction withamemberofstaffintheSportsdepartmenttoensureyou understandhowtousetheequipmentproperlyandsafely.
ApartfromtheSportsHallwealsohavealargeoutdoorgrassarea whichyoucanusetoexercise,spendtimealoneorplaygameswith others.Tennisandall-weathercourtsarealsoavailableduring recreationtimes.
BehaviourandSanctions
Rewards
Youareabletoearnboardingmerits,whichareaddedtoyourHouse totals.Thesecanbeforhelpfulbehaviour,participation,actsofkindness andmore.Thereisalsoarewardssystemwhereyoucancollectmerits andtradethemin.Astarchartinthestudent’sroomstracksyour progress.When10meritsarereached,studentscanorderatake-outon aweekdayandat20points,Boardingwillpayforyourtake-outtreat. Youcanaccumulatemeritswithfriendsforatake-outparty!
Sanctions
Youmaybegivensanctionsforrepeatedlymakingpoorchoicesor failingtofollowregulations.Afterthreeofthesefurtherconsequences willbeputinplacesuchasaschooldetention,dependingonthenature ofthemisdemeanour.
Standardsofconductandmoreinformationonthiscanbefoundinthe Behaviour, Rewards and Sanctions Policy.
EmergencyInformation
Inanemergency...
Schoolphonenumbers:
DuringSchoolhoursdial242fortheSchoolOffice,220for Receptionor252fortheSchoolNurse. Outofhours,call242fortheBoardingOfficeortheBoarding Helplineon07786365947.
FireDrills
Ifyouhearthefirealarm,youmustremainsilentandleavethebuilding (closingwindowsanddoors).Leavebythenearestsafeexit-firedoors havegreensignsabovethemtohelpinevacuations.Donotrun-walk quickly.Onceoutside,gototheassemblypointandremaininsilence.
Theassemblypointisonthefrontlawnnexttothedrivewayandin frontofGailhaccourtyard.DuringBoardinghours,youwilllineupby yourHall,andyourHouseparentwillregisteryou.
WhetheradrilloranalarmyouMUSTfollowtheseinstructionsand thoseofthestaffforyourownsafety.
InBoarding,youshouldalwayshaveslippersandadressinggownto handincaseoffirealarms.
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