Royal Russell 2020-21_Parent & Pupil Handbook

Pupil & Parent Handbook 2020/2021

Contents Introduction

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Pastoral Care and House System

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House and Tutor Group Staff

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Registration

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Pupil Support

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Pupil Support – who can I talk to

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Royal Russell Safeguarding Team

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Structure of the School Day

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Work Ethic – Parents’ Evenings

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Rewards and Reporting System

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Effort and Attainment

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General Information

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Who to Contact

14 – 15

Contacting the School

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Co-curricular Programme

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Boarding – Weekend Activities

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Estate Map

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School Rules

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Uniform Guidelines Equipment

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Introduction

Welcome to Royal Russell School I hope you will find this handbook a useful reference document as your child sets out on their Royal Russell Senior School journey. This Pupil and Parent handbook is assembled with your needs in mind but if you cannot find what you need here – or you have any other queries - please remember that your child’s Housemaster or Housemistress is always ready to hear from you and to help in whatever way they can.

For those of you whose children are Boarders, you will also have a boarding booklet which is to be read in conjunction with this handbook.

I hope you and your child enjoy the coming years with us. Royal Russell is a unique and wonderful learning environment, of which I am proud to be the Deputy Head, People.

This handbook is available electronically on Firefly and via our Parent Portal.

All School policies are available upon request.

Please email: headmaster@royalrussell.co.uk.

Core policies are also available on our School website: www.royalrussell.co.uk.

Nathalie Hart

For our latest news, please follow us on Twitter: Royal_Russell and RRS_Sport and on Instagram: royal_russell_school

Mrs Nathalie Hart, Deputy Head, People

Facebook: RoyalRussellSchool

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Pastoral Care and House System Pastoral Care We pride ourselves on giving bespoke pastoral care to all our pupils. We encourage an ethos of respect for oneself as well as for all others within a supportive, caring and inclusive community. We promote the values of honesty, personal integrity and kindness.

Pastoral care begins with an underlying ethos of consideration and respect, with all staff working collaboratively to ensure pupils have the best learning experience possible. We support pupils’ personal, social and emotional development and a culture of encouraging good behaviour and taking responsibility.

Within this framework, pupils develop self-confidence to learn to keep things in perspective and grow to be resilient.

The House System On entering the Senior School, all pupils are allocated to one of the nine Houses.

GIRLS HOUSES: Buchanan, Hollenden, Reade and Queen’s House BOYS HOUSES: Cambridge, Keable, Madden, Oxford and St Andrew’s House.

Many factors are taken into consideration when placing pupils. We try to have a cross section of feeder schools in each House as well as sharing out pupils’ talents in areas such as work, sports, music and drama. Siblings are allocated to the same House unless a written request to the Admissions Department (admissions@royalrussell.co.uk) to the contrary is received. There are many opportunities to forge new friendships and maintain former ones in both lesson time and activities. The School Houses are a focal point for all pupils.

Being part of a House fosters a sense of belonging and friendly competition, where all pupils participate in inter-House events throughout the year. Pupils celebrate the individual and collective successes of their House as well as those of the School as a whole.

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Houses are run by experienced Housemasters or Housemistresses, and their Deputy, alongside the Tutor team. The House teams are responsible for pupil’s welfare and monitor academic progress. All Houses have Prefects; senior pupils whose role is primarily pastoral, acting as a role model to younger pupils.

Our in-House Tutoring System also plays an integral part in the day-to-day life of pupils and staff. In addition to being members of a House, all pupils have a Tutor who is responsible for their academic and social well-being. We pride ourselves on how our staff set out to develop firm, meaningful, nurturing relationships, which enhances pupils’ progress in all areas. Each pupil is an individual, each needs an individual approach, which is developed through open channels of communication and time spent getting to know one another.

We aim to establish, warm, friendly relationships with parents and keep them well-informed of all aspects of their child’s development, which often helps us to better understand their child and certainly helps us to deal more effectively with any difficulties which may arise.

We operate a 24-hour Medical Centre to deal with any health problems and School Counsellors to whom pupils may turn to if they wish. At the heart of the School is the Chapel, which provides the moral and spiritual cradle for the whole community, regardless of religious affiliation.

House Staff HOUSE

HOUSEMASTER/ HOUSEMISTRESS

DEPUTY

BUCHANAN

Ms D Pepperdine

Mr L Cassidy

CAMBRIDGE

Mr A McKenna

Mr A Porter

HOLLENDEN

Ms A Conde

Miss O Sava

KEABLE

Mr E Hutchinson

Miss S Clarke

MADDEN

Mr A Stathopoulos

Mr C Chapman

OXFORD

Mr C Dear

Mr J Janowski

QUEEN’S

Ms M Davenport

Miss S Calvet

READE

Ms E Cripps

Mrs M Harrison

ST ANDREW’S

Mr A Tansley

Mr D Dureau

LATESSA WING

Mr N Bueno

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Registration Morning Registration Morning registration takes place in Houses at 8:15am.

The Housemaster/Housemistress, or delegated member of staff, marks pupils present and absent on the electronic register, together with reasons for absences, where known.

Each morning, the names of all Day pupils who are staying after school for clubs/sporting activities or supper will be noted. It is important that House Duty Staff know which pupils are on the premises in the event of an emergency.

Absence If a pupil is absent, it is necessary to have confirmation of the reason from parents by email or telephone. Absence notification can be given by email to the Housemaster/Housemistress and please copy in Attendance Officer (absence@royalrussell.co.uk) or by telephone to the School Office 020 8657 6922 extension 320. Notification must be given before 8.30am on the day of intended absence.

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Pupils arriving late should report to the Senior School Office and complete a Late Arrival Slip. We will contact parents should any pupil be repeatedly late.

Afternoon Registration The afternoon register is taken in class at 1:50pm.

The Attendance Officer registers any discrepancies.

After School Day pupils intending to stay at school after 3:50pm for a club, activity, sports fixture or to study in the Library should notify their Tutor at morning registration. They should indicate their proposed time of departure, whether they will be taking supper, what activity they will be attending and fill in the signing-in sheet in the House. Pupils must not go off site after school and before the activity.

If a pupil is absent for three consecutive days, the Housemaster/Housemistress will telephone the pupil’s parents. If a pupil is absent for five consecutive days due to illness/medical reasons, a doctor’s certificate will be required.

Pupils not staying for a supervised activity must leave the site immediately. If a pupil is waiting to be collected in the car park, and their lift has not arrived by 4:15pm, they must return to their House and inform the member of staff or Prefect on duty.

All pupils on-site at 5:30pm must go to their Houses.

Supervised prep is undertaken in Houses. Prep ends at 6:25pm. If your child is staying for supper, they should arrive at the Dining Hall at 6:30pm.

Permission for absence for medical or family reasons may be given by the Housemaster/Housemistress; all other requests for leave must go to the Deputy Head, People giving as much notice as possible. Pupils who are absent without leave will be reported to the Deputy Head, People. There is a legal requirement for schools to complete the registers in a way which distinguishes between authorised and unauthorised absence.

Pupils wishing to participate in a late activity, for example Combined Cadet Force (CCF) in Year 9 and Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE) in Year 10, may leave the site at the end of school, but must bring a letter signed by their parent/guardian saying they will not return on-site until the start of the activity.

Pupils must still sign-in on the House activity sheet to confirm they are attending this event.

If a pupil is absent and subsequently produces a valid note from their parents, or the reason for their absence is confirmed in some other way, the appropriate authorised code will be retrospectively entered. This procedure applies in every case of unauthorised absence.

Pupils using public transport must comply with normal rules for behaviour whilst waiting for and whilst travelling on public transport. When crossing the road outside School pupils must use the crossing.

Pupil Support The Health and Wellbeing Centre The Health and Wellbeing Centre is staffed by one lead nurse, two qualified nurses, and a pool of regular bank nurses. Our nurses come from a wide skill set having previously worked in the NHS in acute and primary care settings, which gives reassurance your child is in safe hands.

The Health and Wellbeing Centre takes a pupil-centric approach, supporting pupils’ emotional and physical health needs. Nurses work on a rotational basis covering a 24-hour period including weekends and on call service.

The Health and Wellbeing Centre is located in the heart of the school in Hollenden and Queen’s boarding house.

The Health and Wellbeing Centre assesses minor illnesses and injuries and will provide initial first aid and inpatient overnight care for our boarding community. Individuals are holistically assessed and the nurse will make a clinical judgement and where appropriate ensure parents/guardian are informed. If a pupil is too unwell to remain at school, or requires hospital treatment, parents or guardians will be informed immediately.

Parents of pupils with additional health needs will be invited to complete an individual health care plan.

Our Health and Wellbeing team want to ensure your child is cared for in the best way possible and we ask that any health needs are reported directly to our Team. If your child requires medication during school hours, the medication must be brought directly to the Health and Wellbeing Centre in the original packaging and a form must be completed.

Other facilities available include regular counselling sessions and immunisation programmes run by Croydon University NHS Trust. For Boarding students, a doctor will visit the Centre once a week.

Should you have any questions for the Health and Wellbeing Centre please contact: Email: medicalcentre@royalrussell.co.uk Telephone: 020 8657 6922 Ext 212

The School Counsellors The School Counsellors are based in the Health and Wellbeing Centre and are present on Tuesday (Steve) and Wednesday (Denise). Pupils should initially speak with a teacher or nurse to be referred to the service.

The Independent Listener The School provides access to an adult, outside the boarding and teaching staff body, whom pupils may want to contact about personal problems or concerns at school.

Mr Simon Smith is our Independent Listener. He is available to listen and to help with any difficulties.

His phone number is 07905 250692 and his email address is dssmith@blueyonder.co.uk.

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Pupil Support Chaplaincy Team

School Counsellor

Parents

Independent Listener

House Staff

Teachers

WHO

can I talk to ?

Friends

Safeguarding Team

Health and Wellbeing Centre

Headmaster

Childline 0800 1111

Tutor

Most problems can be solved by talking to any one of the above.

Mrs Hart, Deputy Head, People, is situated in the main school block.

Her office is the first one on the right as you enter.

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Royal Russell Safeguarding Team

MRS NATHALIE HART Designated Safeguarding Lead nhart@royalrussell.co.uk

MR ADAM TANSLEY Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead atansley@royalrussell.co.uk

MS ELAYINE CRIPPS Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead ecripps@royalrussell.co.uk

MISS SARAH CLARKE Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead sclarke@royalrussell.co.uk

Safeguarding The School and its Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment. It is our desire to create an open environment where staff and pupils feel able to raise concerns and where concerns will be listened to with a readiness to involve support services and other agencies.

If you have a Child Protection or Safeguarding issue you can contact Mrs Hart, Deputy Head, People/ Designated Safeguarding Lead or a member of the Safeguarding Team. We offer simpler access to advice and support ensuring a prompt response when children or young people are considered to be at risk.

Alternatively you can contact Croydon Safeguarding Board • If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, call 999

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• For Urgent Action call the Single Point of Contact 0208 255 2888 – (same day intervention by a social worker) • or Urgent Action out of Hours call 0208 726 6400 – this is for the emergency social work service for urgent child protection matters that cannot wait until the next working day.

Inevitably some families may experience breakdown and face personal difficulties of this kind during their child’s time at Royal Russell. As a School, all we ask is that you keep us closely informed of your decision to separate or divorce. In these situations, we would invite you into school together to discuss the best ways in which we can support your child through difficult times. We appreciate that this may be difficult, but we know from experience that despite the personal difficulties, both parents usually want to continue to work effectively together as parents to their son or daughter. Also should you be reconciled, we ask that you let us know about that too.

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Structure of the day The School Day TIMINGS

MONDAY

TIMINGS

TUESDAY – FRIDAY

8:15

Registration and Tutorial

8:15

Registration and Tutorial

8:35

Chapel/Assembly

8:45

9:15 9:45 10:15

Lesson Time Break

Lesson Time

12:10

12:10 Lunch

2:20

Break

11:10 11:40

12:45

Lesson Time

Lunch

1:50

1:50 Lesson Time

2:20

2:50

2:50

3:20

3:20

Lesson Time

3:50

End of School Day

3:50

End of School Day

3:50 - 5:30

After School Activities

3:50 - 5:30

After School Activities

6:30 - 7:00

Supper

6:30 - 7:00

Supper

Chapel Schedule

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10:15

11:40

12:45

Lesson Time

9:45

10:50

10:40 11:10

9:15

TIMINGS

MONDAY

8:15

Chapel (1st Sitting)

8:50

Chapel (2nd Sitting)

SIXTH FORM – MONDAY

8:15 - 8:40

House Registration and Tutorial

SIXTH FORM – THURSDAY

8:15

Registration in House

8:25

Chapel

Work Ethic We expect all pupils to work hard in their lessons and always try their very best, contribute to group discussion and activities and make the most of their learning time.

Pupils should never disrupt the learning of others.

1. Arrive on time for the lesson and wait quietly 2. Before entering the classroom, ensure that coats are off and uniform is correct 3. Bring the correct equipment for the lesson (checks will be made) 4. Begin to work straight away 5. Respect your learning time by listening to others 6. Be engaged and challenge yourself throughout the lesson 7. Follow teacher’s Mode of Working 8. At the end of the lesson your teacher will ask pupils to pack up, stand up and wait silently 9. Leave in a calm and orderly fashion and move quickly to your next lesson 10. Check school emails at least once a day.

Homework 1. Pupils should know their homework timetable, when homework is set for each subject and when it is due

If pupils have any difficulty completing homework, they should speak to their class teacher or Tutor who are there to help.

Parents’ Evenings An annual reporting schedule is produced each September. This is integrated with the schedule of Parents’ Evenings. There are three types of Parents’ Evenings: • Parents’ Awareness Evenings - which may address a variety of age-appropriate, academic and pastoral topics as well as trips and events • Parents’ Evenings - where Teachers give an overview of progress to pupils and parents Throughout the year, we will publish effort and attainment grades for each subject at key intervals.

In addition, teachers will give full written Action Plan Reports and an Exam Report at the end of the academic year. Parents’ Evenings are also held between November and February, in order to support pupil progress throughout the academic year.

2. Teachers will endeavour to set the homework by the end of the lesson, however full details will be provided on Firefly by 5:30pm 3. Teachers will tell pupils how they would like the homework submitted 4. Check Firefly at least once a day 5. We will expect that homework is fully completed to the highest standard 6. Homework is expected to be submitted on time.

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Rewards and Reporting System There are two types of awards for positive recognition.

These are Merits and Commendations.

Merits

House Awards

Merits are awarded for good work, good behaviour and good citizenship.

This award is presented in the Spring term.

Housemasters/Housemistresses, in consultation with their Tutors, select one pupil in the Lower, Middle and Upper years who have made an excellent contribution to House activities and maintained an excellent punctuality and attendance record.

A Tutor’s Award and a certificate and erits 15 M treat

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Merits

The Housemaster’s/Housemistresses’ Award and a certificate and voucher

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Merits

The Headmaster’s Award and a certificate and voucher.

Top House Merit Award Once a pupil has been awarded The Headmaster’s Award, the system restarts from zero but a final total of the number of Merits awarded during the year still runs to provide a cumulative total.

At the end of the year, the pupil achieving the highest amount of Merits in their House is awarded a ‘Top House Merit’ award in the final Assembly of the year.

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A certificate and token are presented in the final Assembly of this term.

We aim to ensure that both pupils and parents are kept informed of progress and attainment. The main components of the system are: • Grade Reports - reports giving grades which reflect a pupil’s effort and attainment • Action Plan Reports - reports from subject teachers giving written comments about a pupil’s performance and targets for improvements • Tutor, Housemaster/Housemistress and Headmaster Reports - reports reflecting a pupil’s current academic, co-curricular and all-round performance.

Effort and Attainment Years 7-9 Grades A*- E will be awarded, representing a pupil’s standard of attainment relative to the Royal Russell cohort, based on assessment of the standard of their work throughout the academic year.

Years 10-11 Students will be awarded grades A*- G or 9 - 1 depending on the syllabus being studied. This grade should represent their overall standard of work, as determined by assessments throughout the course of Years 10 and 11. A briefing for parents will be provided at the start of the Autumn term.

MEETING EXPECTATION (+) Making good progress in the subject due to their effort and engagement.

Works effectively, both individually and collaboratively, and contributes positively to classroom discussion and activities.

Years 12-13

Keen to challenge themselves in their learning of this subject.

Students will be awarded grades A*- E, or ‘Distinction starred’ to ‘Pass’ depending on the syllabus being studied. This grade should represent their overall standard of work, as determined by assessments throughout the course of Years 12 and 13.

All tasks within the set work are submitted on time and to the expected standard. Demonstrates consistently good punctuality, focus, organisation and engagement.

Effort Grades

BELOW EXPECTATION (–) Not making sufficient progress in the subject due to their effort and engagement.

EXCEEDING EXPECTATION (++) Making accelerated progress in the subject due to their effort and engagement.

Needs repeated teacher input in order to work effectively both individually and collaboratively. May need specific direction to contribute productively to classroom discussion and activities. Reluctant to challenge themselves in their learning of this subject.

Works highly effectively, both individually and collaboratively, and stands out as a leader or role model for classroom learning, discussion and activities.

Committed to challenging themselves to fulfil their potential as learners in this subject.

Not all tasks within the set work are attempted, some of those done fall short of the expected standard or are submitted late.

All tasks within the set work are submitted on time and are completed to a level which exceeds expectation.

Needs improvement in punctuality, focus, organisation or engagement.

Demonstrates very high standards of punctuality, focus, organisation and engagement.

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General Information Firefly for Parents

Lockers

This is the platform for parents to view information about their child and to access information relating to the School. Among its various features, you can:

Lockers are allocated to all pupils and are located in their House. Pupils need to provide a padlock and two keys, one of which is kept by the Housemaster/ Housemistress. Pupils are required to assume responsibility for their locker and its contents.

• View and print information about your child including timetable and attendance information, grades and reports, reward and conduct information • Access your child’s external examination results • Access the School calendar and general information relating to the School You can access Firefly using the URL: https://royalrussell.fireflycloud.net or through the School website.

Firefly for Pupils Pupils can access homework and resources via Firefly - https://royalrussell.fireflycloud.net or through the School website.

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Lost Property All possessions must be clearly named. Valuable items and large sums of money should never be brought to school.

If anything is lost, pupils are advised to report the loss to their Housemaster/Housemistress. If an item is found, this should be handed to a member of staff.

Changing Rooms will be checked on a daily basis and all forgotten items will be taken to the Senior School Office to be sorted. Named items will be returned to each House. Unnamed items are retained by the Senior School Secretary.

Lunch

The Old Russellians (School Alumni)

Lunch for all pupils is compulsory. In a long working day, having a healthy midday meal is important.

Old Russellians hold regular social events and reunions and keep members informed on matters relating to the School.

Lunch is taken on a cafeteria system, managed by a rota. The rota is posted in each House. The rota changes half-termly to allow a different year group to enter lunch first.

Old Russellians often return to speak to current pupils about their career choices, attend our Careers Fair and, in some cases, provide work experience.

There may be occasions when pupils will require an early lunch. The teacher in charge of the event requiring an early lunch will make the necessary arrangements with the pupil.

The 1853 Society (Parents’ Association) The Royal Russell Parents’ Association, known as the 1853 Society, is a group of friendly and energetic mums and dads from across the Junior and Senior School.

It exists to bring the School community together with an array of events throughout the year, including a quiz night, pupil discos, the Christmas Fair, family movie nights and the Russellian Ball.

The Parents’ Association also raises funds for the benefit of the pupils to enhance their school experience.

More information can be found on our school website.

If you would like to join the Parents’ Association or help at any event, please get in touch with the Chair, Mrs Emma Thistleton at 1853society@royalrussell.co.uk.

School Sports All of our sporting fixtures, team sheets and results are listed at www.royalrussellsport.co.uk.

School Trips At all times, it is important to remember that pupils are representing the School on trips. A schedule of all trips that take place throughout the year is sent to all parents.

If behaviour on trips is unsatisfactory, pupils can be excluded from future trips.

School uniform must be worn for all trips with the exception of fieldwork days, evening theatre trips or as advised by trip leaders.

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Who to Contact Initial Contact Enquiry Absences Spiritual Guidance

School Office absence@royalrussell.co.uk

Chaplaincy Team

Day and Friendships Leave Permissions

Pastoral

Tutors Behaviour Safeguarding

Safeguarding Team

Medical

Health and Wellbeing Centre

Attainment Tutors Academic Queries

Academic

Sixth Form

Tutors

Exams/Performance Enquiries

Tutors

Co-curricular Activities Calendar, Events and Trips

School Office

Old Russellians

Development

Fundraising, Donations and Legacies 1853 Society (Parents’ Association)

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Reception

Headmaster’s office

Chair 1853society@royalrussell.co.uk

Initial Contact

Assistant Head, People

Housemasters/ Housemistresses

Deputy Head, People Designated Safeguarding Lead

Heads of Year/ Heads of Department

Deputy Head, Learning

Heads of Year/ Heads of Department

Acting Heads of Upper School

Heads of Year/ Heads of Department

Exams Officer

Appropriate member of Staff

Deputy Heads’ Office

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Contacting the School School Office The Senior School Office is located in the main school teaching block. Staff are able to answer the majority of enquiries and are pleased to help in any way they can. The Senior School Office is open Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 5:30pm during term time.

When the Office is closed, there is an answerphone available and contact can be made via email: reception@royalrussell.co.uk or telephone: 020 8657 4433.

Royal Russell welcomes suggestions and comments from parents and takes seriously any concerns you may have. The School is here for you and your child, and we want to hear your views and ideas.

Should you have a concern We will always try to resolve any concerns you may have. If you raise something face-to-face or by telephone, it may be possible to resolve the matter

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immediately. In some circumstances the member of staff may need time to discuss the issue with others before informing you of an outcome.

We will: • Try to resolve matters raised at meetings or over the phone quickly • Respond to any email within two working days • Provide you with a written report, if appropriate If you do not feel that the matter has been resolved to your satisfaction, please contact the Deputy Head, People via her assistant at dhassistant@royalrussell.co.uk We will treat all comments in a confidential manner.

It is School policy that comments made by parents will not rebound adversely on their children. We expect parents to behave in a similar manner and maintain this confidentiality.

For further information and to view our Parental Complaints Procedure, please contact: Headmaster@royalrussell.co.uk.

A copy is available on our website.

Co-curricular Royal Russell is proud of its co-curricular opportunities.

We encourage a healthy balance of academic rigour and co-curricular participation. Activities are run outside of the School timetable and vary term by term. Below is an example of clubs and activities run each week.

Before School Choristers’ Rehearsal Barbershop Rehearsal

Lunchtime Amnesty International Youth Group

Linguists Club

STEM Club

Biology Club

Music Theory Club

Swing Band

Chamber Choir

Multi Sports Club

Tennis Club

Chess Club

Running Club

Touch Typing Club

Geography Club

Scrabble Club

Theology and Philosophy Club

Junior Orchestra

Sewing Club

Latin Club

Strength and Conditioning

After School Athletics

Hockey

Rounders

Boarders’ Badminton

House Sport

Safeguarding Ambassadors

Boarders’ Volleyball

Japan Club

School Newspaper

Computer Science Club

Jazz Club

School Play Rehearsal

Creative Writing

LAMDA Drama Classes

Senior Orchestra

Cricket

Leisure Swim

Senior Swimming Club

Croquet

Medical Society

Sewing Club

Design and Technology Club

Mini MUN (Years 6,7,8)

Strength and Conditioning

Diversity

MUN (Years 9,10,11,12,13)

Swing Band

Driving Club

Natural Sciences Society

Tennis Club

Duke of Edinburgh

Netball Training

Trampolining

E-Safety Champions

Photography Club

Wellbeing Support Group

Food Club

Playwriting Club

Football

Puzzles and Games Club

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Boarding - Weekend Activities Every weekend, our boarders have the opportunity to take part in some exciting activities.

Below is a sample of what our boarders can look forward to this year.

• Archery events • Bluewater – a trip to the Shopping Centre • Bowling events • Brighton – a trip to the seaside town • Camden – a trip to Camden Market • Chessington World of Adventures – a trip to the theme park • Cinema trips • Go karting events • Harry Potter World – a trip to the theme park

• High ropes events • Historical monuments’ visits • Ice Skating • Indoor climbing events • London Dungeons – London tourist attraction • London Eye – London tourist attraction • London Walk – visits to London • Museums/Art galleries • Paintballing events

• Picnic in the park events • Sports activities on site and BBQs • Theatre trips • Thorpe Park – theme park • Water Park trip • Winter wonderland – Christmas event, Hyde Park, London

Map

1 Car Park

SPORTS FACILITIES

2 Reception /

14 Swimming Pool

Headmaster’s Study

15 Sports Hall

3 Junior School

16 Top Pitch

4 Early Years Centre

17 The Paddock

5 Performing Arts Centre /

18 Netball Courts

Auditorium

19 North Pitch

6 Dining Hall / Café

20 Astroturf Pitch

7 Chapel

21 MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area)

8 Great Hall

22 West Pitch

9 Chapel Quad

23 Pavilion

10 Lime Tree Quad 11 Aston Webb Building

BOARDING / DAY HOUSES

12 Library / Sixth Form

24 Buchanan / Reade

Study Centre 13 Health and Wellbeing

Centre

25 Cambridge 26 Hollenden 27 Keable 28 Latessa 29 Madden 30 Oxford 31 Queen’s 32 St Andrew’s

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School Rules School Rules At Royal Russell, we believe that pupils develop best when operating within a framework of sensible rules.

These are laid down for the good of the individual, for the good of the School as a whole and in order to promote good relations between the School and the local community. Our Behaviour Policy is available on our Firefly page and in Houses for pupils.

General Rules Any breach of common-sense or good manners is an offence against School Rules. Pupils will extend common courtesies to members of staff, visitors and each other at all times.

Pupils will make themselves aware of, and comply with, the specific rules which apply to particular areas of the School, such as the Art department, Sports pitches, Library, Computer rooms, Science laboratories, Chapel, Swimming Pool and Design/ Food Technology.

Pupils will not smoke, drink alcohol or use drugs, except those medically prescribed. All prescribed medicine brought to school must be registered with, and administered by, the School Nurses.

Mobile Electronic Devices (MED), including phones, are to be in kept in lockers during the school day. Please refer to our MED Policy for further information which is available in Houses and on Firefly.

Pupils may only bring bottled water into lessons.

Pupils may go into the House of another pupil, but only by direct invitation from the other pupil and with the permission of the Housemaster/Housemistress. This rule applies to all pupils including those in the Sixth Form.

Food and drink are not to be consumed outside of the Dining Hall or Houses.

All wooded areas, as per the School Map, are out of bounds at all times, unless accompanied by a member of staff.

Pupils must not leave the school grounds during the school day.

Pupils will report to their Housemaster/Housemistress any damage to school property. Damage is liable to be made good at an offender’s expense.

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Pupils will not bring large sums of money or expensive items, such as electrical equipment to school. Where this is unavoidable, such items must be lodged with the Housemaster/Housemistress.

Pupils will not take or purchase another’s property, including clothes and Sports kit.

Pupils will be silent when arriving at, during and leaving Chapel and remove outdoor wear before entering.

Pupils will not sell or offer for sale any item to other pupils.

Violence against others, property (theft or vandalism) and self-harm (drug and substance abuse) has no place in the School community and is dealt with according to separate and specific School policies.

Violence against others includes hitting, punching, pushing, throwing things or any other act that might cause physical harm. Violence against others is never considered as play or fun.

Pupils will not drop litter anywhere and will use the bins provided.

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Uniform Senior School Uniform

The Senior School Uniform is supplied by

HEWITTS OF CROYDON 45-51 Church Street, Croydon, CR9 1QQ

Telephone 020 8680 4555 www.hewittsofcroydon.com

Purchases can be made in store or ordered online for home delivery, or ‘click and collect’.

Items marked with an asterisk (*) and in colour must be purchased from Hewitt’s.

All other items can be purchased from other shops/sources.

GIRLS (YEARS 7 TO 11) Item

Colour Source

Royal Russell Blazer*

Maroon

Hewitts

Skirt Style 65 only (knee length or longer)*

Grey

Hewitts

Blouse (placket front)*

White

Hewitts

Trousers

Grey

Jumper v-neck or Cardigan v-neck

Black

Coat (no logo or slogan) and must cover blazer

Plain Black/Navy

Socks ankle (summer only)

White

Tights Opaque

Black

Scarf - Plain

Black

Gloves - Plain

Black

Shoes

Black

Swim Legsuit*

Navy/Maroon

Or Swimming Costume

Navy

Hewitts

Swim Cap

Mouth guard - compulsory

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Shin pads Football / Hockey boots Trainers (lace up)

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Base layer Top*

Navy }

Hewitts

Base layer Shorts*

Navy }

(these are optional

Base layer Leggings*

Navy } for sport)

BOYS (YEARS 7 TO 11) Item

Colour Source

Royal Russell Blazer*

Maroon

Hewitts

Tie*

House (see below)

Hewitts

Trousers

Black/Charcoal

Shirts (long or short sleeves)

White

Jumper – v-neck

Black

Coat (no logo or slogan) and must cover blazer

Plain Black/Navy

Socks

Black/Charcoal

Scarf - Plain

Black

Gloves - Plain

Black

Shoes

Black

Swim Jammer*

Navy/Maroon

Or Swimming Trunks

Navy

Hewitts

Swim cap

Mouth guard - compulsory

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Shin pads Football / Hockey boots Trainers – lace up Base layer Top*

Navy }

Hewitts

Base layer Short*

Navy }

(these are optional

Base layer Leggings*

Navy }

for sport)

HOUSE COLOUR TIES:

CAMBRIDGE Maroon

KEABLE Maroon/ White Stripes

MADDEN Maroon/Black/ White Stripes

OXFORD Bottle Green

ST ANDREW’S Navy

GIRLS (YEAR 12 AND YEAR 13) Item Colour Smart business suit. This must be professional length skirt/ ankle length trousers

Black/dark grey/navy/brown

Blouse with collar (long or short sleeves)

White/plain pastel colours/grey

Cardigan / jumper – V or round-neck (may be worn under suit jacket)

Plain

Tights

Black/flesh

Shoes must be polishable (no stilettos/ankle straps/sling-backs and no higher than 3-inch heels)

Black/navy/brown/tan

Boots must be polishable and knee length (ankle boots may be worn with trousers) Coat (must cover suit jacket)

Plain black/navy/grey

Scarf, hat, gloves (must be unbranded)

Plain

Jewellery is permitted in moderation. (Earrings – one per ear)

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Uniform continued BOYS (YEAR 12 AND YEAR 13) Item Colour Smart business suit. 2 or 3 piece (plain or subtle pattern) Trousers and non-matching jacket are not permitted

Dark grey/navy/black/brown

Tie* (purchased from Hewitt’s)

House colour

Shirt with collar (long or short sleeves)

White/plain pastel colour/grey

Cardigan / jumper - V or round-neck (may be worn under suit jacket)

Plain

Shoes must be polishable

Black/navy/brown/tan

Coat (must cover suit jacket)

Plain black/navy/brown/tan

Scarf, hat, gloves (must be unbranded)

Plain

Senior School PE/Games Kit

The Senior School Sports Kit is available online only from Custom Athletics here or on www.customathletics.com/teams/royal-russell-school.html For Day pupils, the kit will be sent to your home address and for our Boarders, delivery will be made to the School.

GIRLS (YEARS 7 TO 11) Item

Colour Category

Armour Fleece ¼ Zip

Maroon

Compulsory

Challenger Pant

Navy Blue

Compulsory

Tech Tee

White

Compulsory

Games Shirt

Maroon

Compulsory

Skort

Navy Blue

Compulsory

Games Socks (2 pairs)

Maroon

Compulsory

Crew Socks (3 pack)

White

Optional

Hustle Backpack

Navy Blue

Optional

Duffle holdall

Navy Blue

Optional

Cap

Navy Blue

Optional

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Item

Colour Category

Armour Fleece ¼ Zip

Maroon

Compulsory

Challenger Pant

Navy Blue

Compulsory

Tech Tee

White

Compulsory

Games Shirt

Maroon

Compulsory

Games Shorts

Navy Blue

Compulsory

Games Socks (2 pairs)

Maroon

Compulsory

Crew Socks (3 pack)

White

Optional

Hustle Backpack

Navy Blue

Optional

Duffle holdall

Navy Blue

Optional

Cap

Navy Blue

Optional

GIRLS (YEAR 12 AND 13) Item

Colour Category

Armour Fleece ¼ Zip

Maroon

Compulsory

Challenger Pant

Navy Blue

Compulsory

Games Shirt

Maroon

Compulsory

Skort

Navy Blue

Compulsory

Games Socks (2 pairs)

Maroon

Compulsory

Crew Socks (3 pack)

White

Optional

Hustle Backpack

Navy Blue

Optional

Duffle holdall

Navy Blue

Optional

Cap

Navy Blue

Optional

BOYS (YEAR 12 AND 13) Item

Colour Category

Armour Fleece ¼ Zip

Maroon

Compulsory

Challenger Pant

Navy Blue

Compulsory

Games Shirt

Maroon

Compulsory

Games Shorts

Navy Blue

Compulsory

Games Socks (2 pairs)

Maroon

Compulsory

Crew Socks (3 pack)

White

Optional

Hustle Backpack

Navy Blue

Optional

Duffle holdall

Navy Blue

Optional

Cap

Navy Blue

Optional

Boarding Equipment Equipment Needed

Personal items for Boarders

• 1 x pop up laundry bag - Can be purchased from school

• Dressing gown • 2 x pairs of pyjamas or night attire

• 3 x linen bags - new bags for small items in washing machine

• 1 x pair of slippers • 4 x large bath towels or 2 x large bath towels and 2 x hand towels

• Name labels • 2 x padlocks with keys (or combination locks)

• Toiletries • Hairdryer

• Approximately 60 x 30 x 100 - shackle 3mm thick

• Mug for personal use • Bag for books

• Sports kit to suit personal interests and facilities available

• 12 x coat hangers

All students must name their belongings showing their name and House

PLEASE DO NOT BRING ADAPTOR PLUGS (you will need to buy them in the UK according to UK electrical regulations)

PLEASE DO NOT BRING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES (for example, kettles, rice cookers, electric blankets, fans and fridges)

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Our School Uniform Expectations 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9

School uniform should be worn for all functions at school and for all visits off-site.

Exceptions are few: fieldwork days and evening theatre visits.

You must travel to and from school and sports fixtures in full school uniform.

Outer coats should be black or navy (with no logo or slogan inscribed on them). Trench coats, leather/combat/denim jackets are not permitted. Coats can be left in House and if worn during the day must be removed before entering classrooms for lessons and Dining Hall.

Royal Russell specified kit will be worn for PE, Games and Swimming.

Jewellery is not permitted in Years 7-11 with the exception of small ear studs for girls.

We recommend that girls wishing to have their ears pierced should do so at the beginning of the summer holidays so that earrings can be left in place.

Ear studs must be removed for all PE lessons/sports events and plasters may not be worn over ear lobes. Watches must also be removed for PE lessons/sports events.

Jewellery is permitted, in moderation, for Sixth Formers.

Girls’ hair should be clean, of a natural colour, well-groomed and extreme styles should be avoided.

Hair extensions are not permitted. Hair accessories should be discreet and of a dark colour.

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Nail varnish is not allowed in Years 7-11.

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Make-up is not allowed in Years 7-10.

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Subtle make-up may be worn in Years 11-13.

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Body piercing is not permitted.

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You are expected to be clean and tidy, to conform to the school uniform and to take pride in your appearance. School uniform should be worn in the correct manner.

Boys’ hair must be well groomed, kept at a reasonable length and must be clean. A ‘number 2’ haircut is considered too short and hair should not reach the shirt collar. Extreme styles should be avoided. Boys must not dye their hair nor have streaks of colour or highlights added.

Facial hair is permitted in the Sixth Form but it will need to be shaped, well-maintained and look professional.

General Equipment List For Lessons and Examinations To be provided by Parents or Guardians: • School bag (any colour/style) • Large pencil case • Ballpoint pens / fine liner pens (Blue, black, green and red) • Pencils and coloured pencils • Pencil sharpener and rubber • 30cm ruler • Glue stick • Scissors • Compass • Protractor and set square • Clear stick-back plastic for covering books • 2 x padlocks with keys (or combination locks).

The padlocks should be approximately 60x30x10mm and the shackle about 3mm thick.

Calculator for Years 7-11 FX - 83GT Plusor

Calculator for A Level Pupils

OR

FX - 9911ES Plus

FX - 991EX

Items supplied by the School: • Text books • Exercise books • Notebooks

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Royal Russell School, Coombe Lane, Croydon, Surrey CR0 5RF www.royalrussell.co.uk /RoyalRussellSchool

Tel: 020 8657 4433 @Royal_Russell