Absence, Sixth Form Tutor System, Bring Your Own Device, and the House System

Absence

Students are expected to be in school for 8.30am and must register with the QR code.

In the case of lateness or an ordinary one-day absence owing to ill-health, parents must telephone the school or email sixthform@rhsb.gdst.net as soon as possible.

Any irregularities or concerns about this information will be followed up by the appropriate staff. All absences from lessons will be recorded electronically. Requests for an extended period of absence that is more than two days should be directed to the Head (head@rhsb.gdst.net)

Sixth Form Tutor System

The tutor system is one of the strengths of the Sixth Form.

Tutoring is on an individual basis, with each student seeing her tutor once every two weeks at which time the tutor will discuss the student’s work, progress and academic well-being.

The tutor also supports the student in her UCAS application and her wider commitments, both within the school and beyond.

A record of tutorials is kept on the network. Student attendance is compulsory and contact with parents or guardians is sought if a student misses two consecutive sessions. Students are required to attend an interview with the Head of Sixth Form to explain the reasons for missed tutorials.

Bring your own device (BYOD)

The Sixth Form operates a ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) policy for girls in Year 12 and 13.

Please follow the guidance sent separately which can also be found on Firefly.

House system

The school has four Houses, Austen (red), Bronte (blue), Du Pré (green) and Wollstonecraft (yellow), to one of which each girl is allocated when she joins the school.

In the Sixth Form there are two House Prefects for each house who work hard to promote a ‘House consciousness’ by organising a range of activities both in the Sixth Form and in the main school.

Sports, Dance and Drama competitions are held between the Houses during the year and the winners gain House points.

At the end of the school year the House with the most points is awarded the House Shield.