The Ellerslie School Handbook

Website: www.ellerslieschoolbb.org Email: principal@ellerslieschoolbb.org Tel: (246) 535-6100/05

Make Wise Use of Your Time

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SCHOOL SONG O Ellerslie, O Ellerslie, Source of light and education O Ellerslie, O Ellerslie, Fount of meek illumination.

The hills beyond with halls sublime, Encourage, exhort wise use of time, While neighbouring factories supply Scope in plenty for deft hands to try.

O Ellerslie, O Ellerslie, Generous alma mater benign, O Ellerslie, O Ellerslie, You nurture and imbue the mind.

Sons and daughters in their station Will find deep pride in this our nation And torches be diffusing light Beacons fair for those pursuing right

Lyrics: Mrs. Yvonne Forde Music: Mr. Irvin Harris

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Message from the Principal

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History of Ellerslie

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Principals/Deputy Principals over the Years

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The School Crest

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School Prayers

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The School Motto

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Our Mission Statement

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Our Vision and Core Values

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School Facilities

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Management of the School

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Senior Teachers

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Staff by Departments

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Officers of the Board of Management

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Curriculum

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Miscellaneous

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Guidelines for Students

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Conducting Business at The Ellerslie School

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL (Ag.) Welcome to The Ellerslie School where we believe that quality education is about people and changing lives while we Make Wise Use of our Time.

Quality education is cited by The United Nations as one of the most powerful and proven vehicles for sustainable development. As we start 2021-2022, we are determined to provide equity of opportunities for this to become the reality for all our students. We therefore ask that you join us in adopting the needed change.

Together we will share the rich legacy of the school and promote parental involvement in this school as we grow and build partnerships. We aim to transform and infuse a sense of purpose into the lives of our children.

Ellerslie is a community where we support each other, whether we are administration or teachers, students or parents. Together we are assets to this community in our service to facilitate and nurture the development of our nation’s children.

The difficulties and demands of the Covid pandemic and Online learning made us change our approach to education. Our major strategy has been to embrace a technical and innovative approach. We have put the needed structure in place which include the emerging technology in education; provided the devices for our students and staff; and offered training to all. We reinforce the need for our students and parents to continue to work with us in this new environment as an active part in this journey at The Ellerslie School. Don’t tear down what we are doing but participate in the rebuilding and where challenges exist, inform us and let us resolve these together. We will get out of this school what we put in so make the best investment of your time and enjoy your journey.

Finally let me challenge you as a part of this family to be respectful in your interactions, be loyal to your school and fellow school members, stick to the task of learning and growing, never give up and make sure that you always make wise use of your time.

Faithfully yours

Stacia Austin

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THE ELLERSLIE SCHOOL HISTORY The Ellerslie School is located in St. Stephen's, Black Rock, St. Michael. The area occupied by the school was once part of the Ellerslie Plantation.

Construction of the school commenced in l965 and Ellerslie Comprehensive, as it was then called, opened fully on September 26th, 1966, under the leadership of Mr. Cuthbert Brathwaite, Headmaster, and Mr. William Isaacs, Acting Deputy Headmaster (both now deceased).

The records indicate that the first pupils, 181 boys and 151 girls, were admitted in September 1966 with 16 members of staff. The pupils came from feeder schools: St. Stephen’s Junior, Montgomery Boys’, Good Shepherd Primary and Edghill Memorial Girls’, who ranged in age from 11 to 13.

The roll of the school increased significantly to 1420 by September 1970 and over 1700 by September 1971.

Some classes had to be housed at the Farm Annex in Deacon's Road under the leadership of Mr. Edward Straughan and a staff of six other teachers.

Additional classrooms and an Assembly Hall were constructed in 1971. The hall was officially opened on April 29th, 1971 by the Minister of Education, Hon. Erskine Sandiford.

Five years later extensions were added to the school buildings, which were officially declared open by the Hon. Louis Tull, Minister of Education, on September 29th, 1976.

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PRINCIPALS OVER THE YEARS Mr. Cuthbert W. Brathwaite was the first Principal of Ellerslie, he retired after eleven (11) years in office from (1966 - 1977) .

Mr. Walter Trotman succeeded Mr. Brathwaite in 1977. remained at the helm until his retirement in 1983.

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Miss. Velda Gooding succeeded Mr. Walter Trotman to become the first female Principal of the school. She retired in December 1985.

Mr. Sylvester Niles took up the office as Principal from 1986 and retired in February, 1999.

Mr. Douglas Corbin was appointed to the post of Principal in September 1999 and retired in January, 2010.

Lieutenant Colonel Errol L. Brathwaite, our current Principal, was appointed on September 1st, 2011.

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS OVER THE YEARS

1. Mr. William Isaac 2. Mrs. Daphney Millington 3. Miss Velda Gooding 2. Mr. Erwin Brathwaite 3. Mr. Douglas Corbin 4. Mrs. Celeste Porte 5. Mrs. Idelle Austin 6. Mr. Winston Dowrich

1966 1970 1980 Aug. 1984 - Sep. 1994 Sep. 1994 - Sep. 1999 Jan. 2000 - Sep. 2008 Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2012 Sep. 2013 - Aug. 2016

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THE SCHOOL CREST

The original school crest was a proud symbol of Ellerslie Secondary School for nearly 50 years. In September 2017 after 50 years of existence the facility was renamed The Ellerslie School as part of a rebranding process that ushered in a new era and the establishment of new educational and performance guidelines.

Heraldic Artist Ann Rudder was commissioned to re-imagine and redesign the original Crest to incorporate additions from the faculty and students.

The new crest is designed as a circular emblem, and as such exemplifies a protected space where ‘all participants are equal.’ Occupying the peripheral golden fabric ribbon is the school’s name “The Ellerslie School” at the top and the latin translation of the motto “Tempore Sapienter Utere” at the bottom. This golden fabric ribbon encompasses the windmill, open book, sugar cane stalk and pride of Barbados flower. The name Ellerslie was probably transferred from an ancient village in the west central lowlands of Scotland by the original owners of the Ellerslie plantation.

The historic windmill, used to grind sugar cane in the production of sugar is uppermost on the new crest. Centrally located on the crest, the traditional “Open Book” stands supreme, with the English translation of the motto: “make wise use of your time” boldly inscribed on its pages. It is the emblem of Intellectual Freedom. The shape of the book symbolizes stone tablets, the earliest form of knowledge transmission by carved text. Depicted on the left of the windmill are three blooms of the Caesalpinia pulcherrima flower commonly known as the “Pride of Barbados”. This shrub, rendered in its orange-yellow variety is cultivated throughout tropical regions and utilized widely as a decorative demarcation hedge or ‘fence’. It bears the national flower of Barbados. On the right of the open-book and windmill are three stalks of sugar cane, Saccharum officinarum, believed to be brought to Barbados by Col. Henry Drax in 1637. It became the main crop of Barbados producing commodities such as rum, sugar and molasses to create the wealth of the British Empire. With acknowledgement of its history and a timely forward focus, guided by a motto that is central to personal creativity and scholarly intention, The Ellerslie School offers a firm future for all students who attend this noble institution.

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The original school Motto, “Tempore Sapienter Utere” rendered in Latin on the fabric Riband (ribbon) that also displays the name The Ellerslie School . The shape of the book is similar to “stone tablets” the earliest form of carved text knowledge. The new School Badge is designed as a Circular emblem, and as such exemplifies a protected space where ‘All Participants Are Equal.’ With remembrance of its history and timely focus forward, The Ellerslie School offers a firm Barbados Future for all student who attend this noble institution.

SCHOOL PRAYERS Morning Prayer Father God Be with us today Fill our hearts with joy Fill our minds with knowledge, Fill our classrooms with peace Fill our lessons with fun Fill our friendships with kindness Fill our school with love. Amen.

Grace Before Lunch For what we are about to receive may the Lord make us truly thankful, for Christ sake. Amen.

Evening Prayer Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great Mercies defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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SCHOOL MOTTO TEMPORE SAPIENTERE UTERE Make Wise Use of Your Time

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a secure, structured and innovative environment which empowers staff and students to maximise their potential to develop into responsible, creative, caring members of our changing society.

In support of our mission we are committed to: • providing all students with an appropriate mix of extracurricular and co-curricular experiences that create in them a sense of self-worth and respect for people and property and to ensure opportunities for the development of problem solving skills for life.

• establishing a reputation of being a quality educational institution by implementing dynamic approaches in the delivery of programmes, which teach skills, develop talents and inculcate positive values and attitudes.

• ensuring a caring, disciplined, stimulating environment by providing challenges, incentives and rewards for all staff and students.

• facilitating personal and professional development for all staff while fostering good interpersonal relations through effective communication processes.

• involving the Board of Management, PTA, Alumni and community at all stages of planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes and development of the institution.

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SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT Educational Excellence - Success Through Professionalism

VISION To cultivate positive growth through challenging activities that result in well rounded citizens who can function effectively in a dynamic global community.

CORE VALUES The core values of the school underpin its existence; they are what we at Ellerslie stand for. Every encounter with a student will reinforce the value of:

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A - Academic & Vocational success S - Self Confidence P - Productivity I - Inspirational activities R - Rational and Creative thinking E - Enthusiasm

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SCHOOL FACILITIES In addition to the classrooms, the school has the following facilities.

ROOMS

Art and Craft

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Guidance Room

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Hardcourt

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Home Economics Rooms

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Technical Education Rooms

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Music Room

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Senior Teachers Room

1

Cadet Room

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Science Labs

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Computer Labs

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Library/ Resource Room

1

Canteen

1

Pavilion

1

Green House

1

Sixth Form Block

2

Physical Education Room

1

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MANAGEMENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Mr. Steven Williams – Chairman Mr. Shawn Clarke - Deputy Chairman

Ms Karen Grant Ms Shakira Holder Rev. Ezra Barker Mss. Anthea Gill Ms Kimberley Richards Ms Stephne Boyce Miss Shamin Ally– METVT Rep

Ms Margaret Wilson

ADMINISTRATION Mrs. Stacia Austin Principal (Ag.) Lt Col. Errol Brathwaite Principal

M.A., B.F.A. (Hons), Assoc. Degree (Art Ed.) BCC, Cert. Ed., Dip. Ed. (Dist.) UWI, Cert. in Values Ed. Erdiston)

Mr. Ronald Leacock Deputy Principal

M.Ed., B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. UWI

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SENIOR TEACHERS Mr. Lennox Boyce 1st YEAR (Ag.)

M.Ed., M. A. (Georgetown Univ.), Cert. Guidance and Counselling UWI, Dip. Theology (Codrington College), Erdiston Cert. (Dist.)

Miss. Jewel Brathwaite

M.Ed., B.Sc. Dip. Ed. UWI

Mr. Anthony Cumberbatch 3rd YEAR

B.A., Dip. Ed. UWI Assoc. Degree (Dist.) BCC

Miss. Selma Miller

B.A., Dip. Ed. UWI

2nd YEAR

4th YEAR (Ag.)

Mrs. Lisa Dottin 5th YEAR

Mrs. Kay Marshall 6th YEAR Coordinator (Ag.)

Miss. Deidra Went Guidance Counsellor

Miss Nicole Green I.T. Coordinator (Ag.)

M.Ed., B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. UWI Assoc. Degree BCC B. Sc. (Hons), Cert. Ed., Dip. Ed. UWI

M.Sc. (Clinical Counselling) (Dayton), B.Sc. Employee Assistance Counselling) (Franklin) B. Sc. (Hons.), Cert. Ed., Dip. Ed. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC

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STAFF BY DEPARTMENTS BUSINESS STUDIES Mrs. Ann Hunte Head of Department

B.Ed. (Hons.), (UTECH), Cert Ed. (Dist.), Administrative Professional Secretarial Studies UWI, Cert. in Medical Clerical Techniques & Language of Medicine BCC

Mrs. Kay Marshall

B.Sc. (Hons), Cert. Ed., Dip. Ed. UWI

Miss Jewel Brathwaite

M. Ed., B.Sc., Dip. Ed. UWI

Mrs. Lisa Dottin

M. Ed., B. Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. UWI Assoc. Degree BCC

6th Form Coordinator (Ag.)

2nd Year Senior Teacher

5th Year Senior Teacher I.T. Coordinator (Ag.)

Miss Nicole Green

B. Sc. (Hons.), Cert. Ed., Dip. Ed. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC

Miss Frances Haynes

B. Sc., Cert, Ed. (Dist.) Dip. Ed. UWI

Mrs. Janelle Carter

M.Sc. (Dist.), B.Sc., (Hons.) UWI Assoc. Degree (Dist.) BCC

Mrs. Abigail Lawrence

B.Sc., UWI

Miss. Nia Brereton

B.A, (Berkley College) Assoc. Degree BCC ENGLISH

Mrs. Andrea King-Patrick Head of Department (Ag.)

Miss. Tamara Gaskin

M.A. (Columbia) B.A. (Hons) Cert.Ed., Dip. Ed. UWI M.Sc.,B.A. (Hons) Dip. Ed. (Dist.)

U.W. I.

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Miss. Dorhonda Smith

B.A.(Hons.), Dip. Ed. UWI

Mrs. Melissa Smith

B. Ed., Dip. Ed. UWI

Miss. Abena Williams

B.A. Cert. Ed., Dip. Ed., UWI

Mr. Mozequie Providence

B.A. UWI

Mr. O’Brian Worrell

B.A.(Hons.), Dip. Ed. UWI

Miss. Lucy Yearwood

B.A., Dip. Ed. UWI

Miss. Trishka Stoute

B.A, Dip. Ed. UWI

Miss. Selma Miller

B.A., Dip. Ed. UWI

4th Year Senior Teacher (Ag.)

Miss. Faith Richards

M.A (Portsmouth), B.A. (Hons), Dip. Ed. (Dist.) UWI

Mr. Levi King

B.FA UWI FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Miss Katherene Corbin Birch

B.A., Dip. Ed. (Dist.) UWI

Head of Department

Mrs. Lana Headley-Collins

B.A. (Hons) , Dip. Ed. UWI

Miss Mickel McCollin

B.A.(Hons.) Dip. Ed. (Dist.)UWI

Miss Natalie Whitehall

B.A. Dip. Ed. UWI

Mr. Jamal Henry

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GENERAL STUDIES Mrs. Andrea Rose Agard Head of Department (Ag.)

B.Sc. (Hons.), Dip. Ed. UWI, Cert.

Peer Counselling & Family Life Ed., Dip. Guidance and Counselling U. W. I. (O.C)

Mr. Quincy Jones J.P.

M. Sc. (Dist.), B.Sc. (Hons) UWI, Cert. Ed, Dip. Ed., Assoc. Degree BCC, Dip. In Broadcasting (Univ. of London)

Miss. Sharisse Crick

B.Sc., Dip. Ed. UWI

Mr. Rico Knight

M. Sc., B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. UWI

Mr. Andre James

M.Sc. B.Sc. UWI

Dr. Fredrick Alleyne

PhD., B.A. UWI HUMAN ECOLOGY

Capt. Naomi Williams

Head of Department (Ag.)

M. Ed., UWI, B. Ed. (BCC) Erdiston Cert.

Mrs. Renee Brome

Assoc. Degree in Ed., Erdiston Cert.

Miss. Valecia Hewitt

Assoc. Degree in Ed., Erdiston Cert.

Miss. Chekera Griffith

Assoc. Degree, BCC

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Mr. David Broomes Head of Department (Ag.)

Mr. Ray Nicholls

Erdiston Cert., City & Guilds OTD Mech. and Electrical Engineering B.Ed. (Hons.), Dip. Ed. U. W.I, Tech. Vocational Educational and Training

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Mr. Akeem Clarke

Building & Civil Engineering BCC

Mr. Seth Dolcy

B.Sc. (Hons) UWI Certificate in Masonry & Tiling, Small Builders Foremanship (S.J.P.P)

CVQ Coordinator

MATHEMATICS Mr. Richard Forde Head of Department

Miss. Makiba Bishop

B.Sc. (Hons.), Cert. Ed. Dip. Ed. UWI

Mr. Jason Blunte

B. Sc. (Hons.) Dip. Ed. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC B.Sc. (Hons) UWI

Miss. Anthea Browne

B. Sc. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC

Mr. Almar Cave

Assoc. Degree in Education BCC

Mr. Anthony Cumberbatch 3rd Year Senior Teacher

B.A., Dip. Ed. UWI, Assoc.

Degree (Dist.) BCC

Miss. Camille Pounder

B.Sc. (Hons) UWI

Miss. Frances Padmore

B.Sc. (Hons) Dip.Ed. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC B.Sc., UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC

Mr. Matthew Williams Miss Donna Bridgeman

B.Sc. UWI , Assoc. Degree BCC

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SCIENCE & PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Peter Browne

Head of Department

B.Sc. (Hons.) Cert. Ed., Dip. Ed. UWI

Mr. Akim Griffith

B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. UWI

Mrs. Sabrina McCollin-Barrow B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. , UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC Mr. Lemar Gaskin

B.Sc. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC

Mr. Andre Archer Mrs. Charlene Walcott

B.Sc. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC B.Sc. (Hons), Dip. Ed. UWI,

Mrs. Anthazia Mason

B.A. UWI, Assoc. Degree in P.E. (BCC), Dip. Ed (Erdiston)

Games Mistress

Miss. Cindy Alleyne

B.Sc. (Hons) UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC

Mr. Ryan Smith

Level 2 IAAF Coaches Certificate

Mr. Fallon Forde

B.Sc (Hons) UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC

Terryann Harding

Assoc. Degree BCC

Capt. Khalil Greene

B.Sc. UWI VISUAL ARTS & MUSIC

Mr. Andrew Hall Head of Department (Ag.)

Mr. Lennox Boyce

B.A., Dip. Ed. UWI, Music Theory, Singing, Organ - Grade 8

M. A. (Georgetown Univ.), Cert.

Guidance and Counselling UWI, Dip. Theology (Codrington College), Erdiston Cert. (Dist.)

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Mrs. Cindy Walker

B.F A., (Hons), Dip. Ed. UWI, Assoc. Degree BCC, Cert. in Tourism Craft (S.J.P.P)

Mr. Daniel Alleyne

B.F A. Assoc. Degree BCC

Nyssa Haynes-Holder

B.F A., Assoc. Degree BCC

ON LEAVE Lt. Col Brathwaite - Principal Mrs. Lisa Dottin - Senior Teacher

Miss Sherry-Ann Duplessis - Clerk/Typist -BOM Mr Carlos Merrit - Games Master

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OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Mrs. Marguerita Marshall Miss. Jewell Whitehall Miss. Sharisse Fitzpatrick

Secretary/Treasurer Executive Officer Clerk/Typist (Ag.)

OFFICERS OF THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE Miss. Camille Massiah Mrs. Sophia Lee

School Secretary (Ag.) Clerk /Typist (Ag.)

NON-TEACHING STAFF Mr. Sinclear Griffith

Porter/Messenger

Mr. Peter Maughn

Artisan

Mr. George Gill

Laboratory Assistant

Mrs. Ethrel Thornhill-Layne

Laboratory Assistant

Miss. Ann Greenidge

Library Assistant

Mrs. Helen Gill

Janitor

Mrs. Debra Watson-Harewood

Janitor

Miss. Denise Walcott

Janitor

Miss. Harriett Gibbs

Janitor

Miss Sherry Maynard

Janitor

Mrs. Ann Agard

Janitor

Mr. Fabian Gittens

General Worker

Mr. Peter Maynard

General Worker

Mr. Ryan Ellis

Groundsman

Mr. Corey Clarke

Groundsman

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CURRICULUM

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BUSINESS STUDIES (CSEC & CAPE) Business Modules (3rd Year), Office Administration, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business, Information Technology, Electronic Document Preparation & Management (EDPM), Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Management of Business, Tourism

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES (CSEC) French, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin (select group)

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GENERAL STUDIES (CSEC & CAPE) Geography, Caribbean History, Social Studies, Caribbean Studies, Environmental Science

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GUIDANCE Health & Family Life Education

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HUMAN ECOLOGY (CAPE, CSEC & CVQ) Food and Nutrition, Family & Resource Management, Commercial Food Preparation, Food Nutrition and Health

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INDUSTRIAL ARTS (CSEC & CVQ) Building Furniture Technology, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Furniture Making

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ENGLISH (CSEC & CAPE) Language (A), Literature (B), Communication Studies

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MATHEMATICS (CSEC)

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (CSEC & CAPE) Physical Education & Sports

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SCIENCES (CSEC) Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Human & Social Biology, Crop Production, Robotics

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VISUAL ARTS (CSEC & CAPE) Visual Arts, Music, Art & Design

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ADDITIONAL CURRICULUM INFORMATION EXAMINATIONS Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE), Caribbean Secondary Examinations Certificate (CSEC), Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ), Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC), The Royal School of Music.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education (P.E.) is compulsory for all students. No student will be excused from PE except on medical grounds. A letter from the parent/guardian and/or a Medical Certificate must be presented in order to be exempt from Physical Education.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Basketball, Football, Cricket, Netball, Volleyball, Cadets, Choir, Kick Boxing, Environmental Club, Foreign Language Club, Hockey, Inter-School Christian Fellowship, Red Cross, Girl Guides, Chess Club, Dominoes Club, Students Council, Table Tennis, Road Tennis and Liat Travel Club.

GUIDANCE An on-going Guidance Programme has been instituted from the First Form students. The Guidance Department is also responsible for the Breakfast and Lunch Programmes, Counselling Services, Referrals & Career Guidance Work And Study Programme (WASP): Designed for a limited number of our returning fifth form students to complete their education through a work/study attachment at the school.

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THE HOUSE SYSTEM Every student is allocated to a HOUSE each house has adopted a name derived from one of the school’s outstanding administrators/ teachers as follows: Colour Gold Green Red Blue

House Brathwaite Gooding Trotman Straughn

Master/Mistress Mr. S Dolcy & Miss. F. Haynes Mr. J. Henry & Miss. T Gaskin Mr. R Nicholls & Mrs. K Corbin-Birch Mr. A Griffith & Miss. M. McCollin

At Ellerslie, student learning (academic, vocational, social) is our main focus. We therefore, encourage all students to get involved in the activities of the school and develop their full potential through participation. Our core values as stated in the school’s strategic plan must be embraced in this regard, to aid in that developmental process.

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COVID 19 PROTOCOLS FOR THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AT THE ELLERSLIE SCHOOL Health and Hygiene Protocols 1. Students/Staff/Visitors MUST always wear a mask while on the campus and observe the social distancing protocol.

2. Students/Staff/Visitors MUST have their temperatures checked. Anyone whose temperature is 37.5° Celsius or over will not be permitted to enter the compound or join any class.

Such individuals will be advised to seek medical attention.

3. Students/Staff/Visitors MUST have their hands sanitized.

4. Students/ Staff must follow the sanitizing and hand washing procedure before and after all break intervals.

5. All visitors MUST sign in the daily Log Sheet by stating their name, purpose for visiting the school and organization (where applicable) which they are representing. This information will be recorded by the on Duty Security Officer.

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REPORTS ON STUDENTS PERFORMANCE MIDTERM (Term’s 1 and 2 only)

Students are issued with midterm reports during Term 1 and 2.

Parents must examine these reports, discuss with their children/ wards, sign and return the attached slip.

END OF TERM

Reports are issued at the end of each term. Parents and guardians must examine, sign and return the attached slip at the beginning of following term. These reports show performance results.

YEAR-LEVEL MEETINGS Parents and students must make an effort to attend year-level meetings called during the year, usually an evening between 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. At these meetings, parents are expected to interact with members of staff who teach their child/ward and learn of their progress and conduct.

PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION Ellerslie has a Parent Teacher Association. All parents/guardians are encouraged to participate in these very important meetings.

Meetings are held on alternate Thursdays and Saturdays of each month during the term at 4:30 p.m. at the school.

WEBSITE The school’s website ess.edupage.org provides valuable information for parents/guardians and students. Notices for meetings, upcoming school events and all school activities are posted on the site.

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TEXTBOOK LOAN SCHEME Under the Textbook Loan Scheme students are entitled to all Textbooks required on the payment of a rental fee.

1. On receipt of the books, students must sign the Textbook Issue Form. This form MUST also be signed by the parent/guardian who is held responsible for ensuring that the books are covered and kept in good condition.

2. Lost or damaged books MUST be paid for by the parent/ guardian.

3. ALL textbooks must be returned at the end of the school year.

4. Students WILL NOT be issued with books for the new year unless ALL textbooks are returned or monies paid for lost or damaged books.

5. All textbooks should be collected on the date designated for the particular Year.

CARING FOR TEXTBOOKS Textbooks must contain the student’s name and they must be handled with care. Penalties, including fines will be applied for deliberate damage. Parents are required to pay for lost books.

Remember that tax payers are making a sacrifice so that students can have these texts for use in schools.

EXERCISE BOOKS A set of exercise books will be issued to First Form students upon payment of Petty Fees. Thereafter, new exercise books will only be issued upon presentation of the used books which must be signed by the subject teacher. New books are also issued when students start a new subject.

Students are required to continue using exercise books which are not written out, from one school year to another. Petty fees must be paid up to date to have exercise books replaced. Students are

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FEES STRUCTURE BARBADIAN STUDENTS

Textbook Loan Fees $75.00 Petty Fees $60.00 NON - NATIONAL STUDENTS

Textbook Loan Fees $150.00 School Fees $1,080.00 (i.e. $360.00 at the beginning of each term) Petty Fees $60.00 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS: VISUAL ART • • • • • • •

One 2B Art Pencil One 4B Art Pencil One 12 Set Water Colour Pencils One vinyl eraser Sharpener Plastic Ruler Paint Palette Sketch Pad (17” x 14”) (Available at the school)

MUSIC •

Descant Recorder

MATHEMATICS • •

1 Geometry set 1 Graph book $6.00 (Available at the school)

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MODERN LANGUAGES There are two important workbooks required for students to assist in their language development skills. These are available at the school at a cost of $5.00 each.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Ready made uniforms and the material for girls and boys can be purchased from: Yankee Garments Building 1 Newton Industrial Park Christ Church (246) 622-1646

Physical Education (PE) Uniforms The PE Uniform is available at the school at a cost of $50.00.

Available at the school are: School belts (girls) - $18.00 School crest - $5.00 School pin - $10.00 School tie - $25.00 PE Uniform - $50.00 PE Workbook - $20.00 Workbook for Spanish - $5.00 Workbook for French - $5.00 Graph Book - $6.00

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RULES AND GUIDELINES TO BE ENFORCED AT THE ELLERSLIE SCHOOL It is an offence to be in breach of the following rules and all other rules as determined by the Ministry of Education or the school.

Any breach of these rules will result in disciplinary action.

All students MUST comply with the School’s Dress Code.

1. Hair styles for female students MUST be simple, tidy and neat.

Artificial braids, weave-ons, extensions, hair pieces or wigs are NOT allowed by any student in The Ellerslie School uniform. NO lines, patterns, designs, parts are allowed in the hairstyles. Only solid black or solid dark brown hair bows, clips, bands or ribbons are permitted. NO hair dyes of any colour should be worn in the student’s hair or around the hairline.

2. Male students MUST have haircuts that conform to the school standards. The hair must be neat, clean and well-groomed.

Haircuts MUST be low with NO more than ¾ inches at the top.

NO lines, designs, patterns, parts are allowed. NO hair dyes of any colour should be worn in the student’s hair. Male students with locks MUST have their hair fully and appropriately covered with a dark brown tam at ALL times while in the school uniform .

NO wave caps, stocking caps or any such headgear are allowed.

3. No make-up is allowed e.g. false eyelashes, eye liner, lip gloss, mascara, eyebrow pencil. No powder should be visible, either on the face or neck of student.

4. Nail polish and false nails (glue or acrylic) are NOT permitted.

5.

Earrings MUST be one pair of small (3mm) gold or silver bobs (no stones). They MUST be worn in the lower ear lobe. No other rings are allowed. Earrings MUST NOT be worn by male students.

6. No coloured watches are allowed: only brown, black, silver or gold watches are to worn.

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7. With the exception of watches and silver or gold bob earrings for girls, students are NOT allowed to wear any form of jewellery while in school uniform, on or off the school premises.

8. No tattoos are allowed.

9. Under clothing including vests worn by male or female students MUST be neutral in colour and not visible.

10. Gold caps are NOT to be worn by students on any tooth.

11. Wrist bands are NOT allowed to be worn with the school uniform, except issued by the school.

12. No bandanas/scarves are to be brought to school.

13. Senior boys pants MUST be tailored to have 6 -7inch bottoms (when measured flat from seam to seam) and MUST fit over the top of the shoes. Pants must be worn at the waist.

14. The pants must be worn with a dark brown plain leather belt with a standard buckle head (i.e. no graphics). Buckles with illegal or offensive emblems will not be permitted.

15. Where ties, waistbands, epaulettes, crest and badges are required they must be worn for the duration of the school day including while travelling to and from school and while attending official school functions.

16. No boots, half-cuts or multi-coloured shoes are allowed. Shoes MUST have laces. They should be dark brown in colour.

17. Female students must keep the waist band neatly in place.

18. These are the requirements for the wearing of socks: a. Girls (Junior and Senior) - one pair of white socks, which are to be worn one inch above the ankle. b. Boys (Juniors) - one pair of school socks, which are to be worn one inch below the knee.

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19. Senior girls’ skirt must be worn at the waist and must extend at least two (2) inches or five (5) cm below the knees. Skirts must not be tight.

20. Male students MUST always wear their shirts neatly tucked into their pants. Female students MUST always have their blouses, which must not be tight, neatly inside their skirts.

21. Students are NOT allowed to bring CELLULAR PHONES or other electronic devices to school without permission from the Principal. The school therefore accepts NO liability for damage to or loss of devices.

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JUNIOR GIRLS SCHOOL UNIFORM The correct uniforms must be worn to/from and at school at all times.

22. FOR JUNIOR GIRLS: 1ST– 3RD YEAR An A-line dress with short sleeves two (2) inches (above the elbow). The uniform must cover the entire knee, a school belt.

Dark brown laced shoes of one solid colour and white socks (one pair only) complete the uniform.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING a. A loose-fitting A-line dress without a waistband. The hem must be two inches below the knee both in front and at the back of the knees. b. Interfaced notched collar with front shirt opening. c. Closing with four/five buttons and button holes depending on size. d. Darts as indicated: 2 front, 2 back and bust darts.

e. Seam down the middle back and front. f. Inside pockets, one on both sides. g. 1 1/²” hem on sleeve, stitched on outside. h. Woven belt in the school colours with backing, of one and a half inches (1 1/²”) with a two-sided silver buckle. g. The school crest must be worn on the left breast of the uniform.

(Junior girls uniform - See pattern on the next page)

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B G D

E

FRONT VIEW

C A

F

BACK VIEW

A: - Front shirt opening B: - Stitching 1/4” from edge C: - School’s belt D & E: - Bust darts F: - Inside pockets G: School crest Front middle seam Back middle seam

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Inside Pockets

FOURTH YEAR GIRLS UNIFORM (Above) The correct uniforms must be worn to school at all times 23. FOR FOURTH YEAR GIRLS: A plain white open neck shirt with short sleeves (above the elbow, no long sleeves), with the school crest embroidered on to the pocket. A loose-fitting khaki A-line skirt with the school waistband, an eight 8” inch in-seam zip at the back of the skirt and two (2) inside pockets.

The skirt must have a two-inch hem. Only one pair of white ankle socks are allowed. ONLY dark brown laced shoes of one solid colour to complete the uniform.

(Skirts should fall three (3”) inches below the knee, both in front and at the back of the knees). N.B. Elbow length and long sleeved shirts are not permitted and the overall or skirt must be made to completely cover the knees. (Three (3”) inches below the knees, both in front and at the back of the knees).

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Inside Pockets

FIFTH YEAR GIRLS UNIFORM (Above) The correct uniforms must be worn to school at all times

24. A plain white shirt with short sleeves with the school’s 5th form tie. A loose-fitting khaki A-line skirt with a waistline, an eight 8” inch in-seam zip at the back of the skirt and two (2) inside pockets. The skirt must have a two-inch hem.

(Skirts should fall two (2”) inches below the knee, both in the front and at the back of the knees). Only one pair of white ankle socks and a school belt. ONLY dark brown shoes of one solid colour to complete the uniform.

N.B. Elbow length and long sleeved shirts are not permitted.

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Inside Pockets

W.A.S.P GIRLS UNIFROM (Above) The correct uniforms must be worn to school at all times 25. FOR W.A.S.P GIRLS: The uniform for a student in the WASP Programme consist of: 1. A plain, white, short-sleeve shirt 2. A school tie for Returning 5th form.

3. A loose-fitting, dark-brown, six panel, A-line skirt with • a 1½” wide waistband.

• an eight (8”) inch, in-seam zip at the left side • two (2) inside, horizontal pockets at the front of the skirt.

• a two-inch hem and falling two (2”) inches below the knee 4. A pair of white, ankle socks.

5. A pair of dark-brown shoes

N.B. Elbow length and long sleeved shirts are not permitted.

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Inside Pocket

Inside 8” zip

SIXTH YEAR GIRLS UNIFORM (Above) The correct uniforms must be worn to school at all times

26. FOR SIXTH YEAR GIRLS: The uniform for a 6th year student consists of: 1. A plain, white, short-sleeve shirt.

2. A school tie for 6th Form.

3. A loose-fitting, dark khaki, six-panel, A-line skirt with • a 1½” wide waistband.

• an (8”) in-seam zip on the left side • an inside pocket on the right side.

4. a two-inch hem falling two (2”) inches below the knee.

5. A pair of white, ankle socks.

6. and dark brown shoes.

N.B. Elbow length and long sleeved shirts are not permitted.

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27. FOR JUNIOR BOYS: 1ST - 3RD YEAR

The uniform for a Junior Boy (1 – 3 year) consists of: st

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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Khaki shorts (medium length) A white shirt with the school’s crest on the left top pocket School socks folded below the knee Dark brown shoes (no boots, half-cuts, soft wear or sneakers) A brown belt with a simple buckle.

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FOURTH YEAR BOYS UNIFORM (Above) 28. Plain khaki pants (slacks), long and simple in style. A short -sleeved white shirt with the school’s crest sewed onto the pocket. Dark socks, only dark brown shoes (no boots or half-cut shoes) and a plain dark brown belt as shown above.

29. N.B. Baggy jeans, narrow/pencil bottom pants or any pants with ‘patch’ pockets (i.e. pockets on the outside) are NOT acceptable. Tee-shirts must NOT be worn as vests. Vest are undergarments and should not be visible.

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FIFTH YEAR BOYS UNIFORM (Above) 30. Plain khaki pants (slacks), long and simple in style. A short-sleeved white shirt with the school’s 5th form tie. Dark socks, only dark brown shoes (no boots or half-cut shoes) and a plain dark brown belt as shown above.

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W.A.S.P BOYS UNIFORM (Above) 31. Plain dark-brown pants (slacks), long and simple in style.

A short-sleeved white shirt with the school’s returning 5th form tie. Dark socks, only dark brown shoes (no boots or half-cut shoes) and a plain dark brown belt as shown above.

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N.B. Baggy jeans, narrow/pencil bottom pants or any pants with ‘patch’ pockets (i.e. pockets on the outside) are NOT acceptable. Tee-shirts must NOT be worn as vests.

Vest are undergarments and should not be visible.

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SIXTH YEAR BOYS UNIFORM (Above) 33. Plain dark khaki pants (slacks), long and simple in style. A short-sleeved white shirt with the school’s and sixth form tie. Dark socks, only dark brown shoes (no boots or half-cut shoes) and a plain dark brown belt as shown.

34. N.B. Baggy jeans, narrow/pencil bottom pants or any pants with ‘patch’ pockets (i.e. pockets on the outside) are NOT acceptable. Tee-shirts must NOT be worn as vests. Vest are undergarments and should not be visible.

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FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION 35. The school’s P.E. uniform must be worn for all P.E. classes. Bright or multicoloured shoes are not acceptable.

FOR WORKSHOPS, ART & HOME ECONOMICS CLASSES:

36. An apron should be worn in these areas in order to protect the child's school uniform.

Medical Illness/Conditions 37. All students must comply with the dress code. Exceptions will only be made on: (a) Religious grounds (with permission from the Principal) (b) Health grounds, with the support of a medical certificate.

However, each case will be judged on its own merit.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING 38. If your child/ward has any medical illness (i.e. asthma, seizures etc.) please ensure that they bring to school their medication every day. The school does not dispense medication to students.

Marking of Property (Money) 39. All property should be clearly marked with the owner's name. Money and valuables must not be left in bags, desks, changing rooms or classrooms. Large sums of money should be given to a teacher or taken to the office for safe keeping.

Permission to leave school 40. No pupil, having entered the school premises in the morning, is to leave without the written permission of the Principal.

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41. If, with prior knowledge, a pupil wishes to leave school any time during the school day, or be absent or late, the parent or guardian should seek permission by letter.

Purchasing  Students must not PURCHASE, BORROW or TAKE any thing from anyone through or over the fences or gates or any boundary line of the school.

43. A parent/guardian who resides near the school and wishes their child/ ward to return home for lunch must send a letter to the Principal outlining the time period over which this request will be valid. Once permission is given a pass will be issued from the office each time a student wishes to leave school.

ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL

44. Any pupil who has been absent from school must, on the day of his/her return to school, bring a letter addressed to the Principal from his/her parent or guardian explaining the reason for absence.

Students absent for more than two (2) days must produce a medical certificate on their return to school.

ATTENDANCE AT RELIGIOUS WORSHIP 45. Students will be excused from religious worship provided that their parents/guardians have made a written request to the Principal.

Each request will be treated on its own merit. Students must, however, be present for general information and notices given at morning assembly.

46. There must be no loitering in the bathrooms or at any of the school gates.

Loitering on or near the school compound is not permitted-move briskly to the next place of engagement.

47. There must be no styling of hair on the compound at anytime.

47. Pupils must not run on the corridors, stairs or in the school yard.

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48. Pupils must attend their respective classes as soon as he bell rings. Pupils must go from one class to another briskly,quietly and orderly.

49. Unauthorised articles such as firearms, explosives, knives or scissors, that can cause injury or harm to another person MUST NOT be brought into the school. Students found with these items will be suspended or expelled.

50. Fighting with other students, forcibly taking away the property of another student or any form of aggression or bullying is unacceptable and incurs a penalty.

51. Shouting, screaming and using indecent language is strictly prohibited.

52. Chewing Gum is not allowed.

53. Littering is strictly forbidden.

54. Smoking by students on or off the school compound is strictly prohibited.

55. Alcoholic beverages must NOT be brought onto the school premises under any circumstances whatsoever.

56. Students are not to enter arcades while wearing the school uniform.

57. Organising or participating in any kind of illegal activity including gambling is strictly prohibited.

58. Students MUST be punctual for school. They must arrive by 8:35a.m.

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FORM NAMES Forms are named after the National Heroes of Barbados as follows: 1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

4th Year

5th Year

1-Adams

2-Adams

3-Adams

4-Adams

5-Adams

1-Barrow

2-Barrow

3-Barrow

4-Barrow

5-Barrow

1-Gill

2-Gill

3-Gill

4-Gill

5-Gill

1-O’Neal

2-O’Neal

3-O’Neal

4-O’Neal

5-O’Neal

1-Payne

2-Payne

3-Payne

4-Payne

5-Payne

1-Prescod

2-Prescod

3-Prescod

4-Prescod

5-Prescod

4-Sobers 4-Springer

5-Sobers 5-Springer

6th Year Lower 6 Adams Lower 6 Barrow Upper 6 Adams Upper 6 Barrow

BELL TIMES 59. Certain events may require the bell times to be adjusted. This table captures the most likely adjustments that will occur from time to time.

The Ellerslie School Bell Times Regular Day

Green Day

Blue Day

Yellow Day Extended Assembly

Red Day Shortened Day

Regular Day

Form Period

Morning Registration

8:40 – 8:45

8:40 – 8:45

8:40 – 8:45

8:40 – 8:45

Assembly

8:45 – 9:00

8:45 – 9:00

9:00 – 9:35

8:45 – 9:00

Lesson 1

9:00 – 9:40

9:00 – 9:35

9:35 – 10:10

9:00 – 9:35

Lesson 2

9:40 –10:20

9:35 – 10:10

10:10 – 10:45

9:35 – 10:10

Lesson 3

10:20 –11:00

10:10 – 10:45

10:45 – 11:20

10:10 – 10:45

Lesson 4

11:00 – 11:40 11:40 – 12:35

10:45 – 11:20 11:20 – 12:15

11:20 – 11:55

Lunch Afternoon Registration Form Period

11:55 – 12:50

10:45 – 11:20 11:20 – 12:15

12:35 -12:40

12:15 -12:20

12:50 – 12:55

12:15 -12:20

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12:20 – 12:55

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-

Lesson 5

12:40 – 1:20

12:55 – 1:30

12:55 – 1:30

12:20 – 12:55

Lesson 6

1:20 – 2:00

1:30 – 2:05

1:30 – 2:05

12:55 – 1:30

Lesson 7

2:00 -2:40

2:05 – 2:40

2:05 – 2:40

1:30 – 2:05

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MORNING ASSEMBLY Day

Type of Assembly

Location

Monday

General Assembly

Auditorium

Tuesday

Form

Form Room

Wednesday

Year Group

Determined by Senior Teacher

Thursday

House

Determined by House Leader

Friday

General Assembly

Auditorium

PREFECT SYSTEM 60. There is an active Prefect System in place at the school. Prefects are selected by teachers from among the pupils of the Fifth and Sixth Forms. A Head Boy and a Head Girl are also selected.

During the Third Term, Junior Prefects are selected from the Fourth Form and will serve as Acting Prefects.

ADDRESS CHANGES 61. A change in the address of any student is to be reported to the form teacher, who will have the change made in the records in the office. Parents/guardians can also update student records on the school’s website.

STUDENTS’ COUNCIL 62. The Students’ Council is an elected body of students whose main purpose is to advance a spirit of cooperation between the teaching and non-teaching staff and the student body.

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63. Students who need to leave the classroom MUST request a “CORRIDOR PASS” from the teacher. Students are not to leave classes without a “PASS.” Those who leave without a “PASS” will be met with disciplinary action.

ILLNESS/INJURY 64. Students who are feeling ill in the morning (prior to leaving home for school) should remain at home.

65. School personnel are not certified to administer medication to students. Parents/guardians are responsible for the collection and transportation of ill students from school for the purpose of receiving medical attention.

TELEPHONE CALLS 66. These should be made to and from the school’s office and only in case of emergency.

67. Parents are reminded that when visiting the school on business that they are to report to the main office and state their business. Under NO circumstances should any parent/ guardian proceed to any part of the school unless permission is granted and they are escorted by a Security Officer.

68. Students are not permitted outside of their class during lesson times unless in emergency situations or when summon by the office.

DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOUR 69. Any conduct, which brings disrespect to the school, whether it takes place on or off the school’s premises, is a breach of the rules of the school.

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70. Behaviour which disrupts the school tranquil learning environment will not be tolerated. Whether on or off of the school’s compound. Students are to become familiar with, and practice the school rules at all times. Violation will incur disciplinary action.

CANTEEN 71. Students

must queue up in the canteen. Areas are designated to different groups of students and they are required to queue accordingly. Students must follow all lawful instructions given by members of staff during recess periods.

CLASSROOMS

72. Students are NOT permitted to eat or drink in the classroom.

This includes chewing of gum, which is strictly prohibited, on the school premises. Students are not allowed in class rooms during break periods except when it is raining and permission is granted to do so.

PROPERTY/PLANT 73. Students are not to mark or deface furniture, walls or any school property. They are NOT to tamper with fire extinguishers any part of the electrical system.

74. Any student who damages school property through whatever means will be required through their parents to pay the cost to replace the damaged property to its original state.

75. The school does not take liability for lost or stolen property of students. It is therefore advised that jewelry, large sums of money, cellular phones and other electronic devices are NOT brought to school.

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BATHROOMS 76. Bathroom facilities at the school must only be used for the purpose for which they were intended.

77. All students are expected to leave the bathrooms clean after use.

Any issues e.g. leakage, blockage, etc. must be reported to the office immediately.

RESTRICTED AREAS 78. Classrooms are out of bounds after school hours except for detentions and club meetings where a teacher or other school authorised adult is providing supervision. It is a serious offence to force entry into any locked room before or after school. Students are forbid den to linger near the school gates, the laboratories and on the stairways leading to classrooms, at anytime.

79. No student is permitted to be in the Science Labs, Technical Education Workshops, Home Economics Rooms, Language Room, Mathematics Room, Business Studies Room, Computer Labs, Library, Changing Rooms, Pavilion or any other specialists room unless supervised by a teacher or other school authorised adult.

80. The following areas are strictly out of bounds to students except when conducting legitimate business: The Staff room/The Janitors rooms The Main Office The Senior Teachers’ Office and surrounding corridors The Guidance Counsellor’s Office and surrounding corridors The Canteen except during the lunch period, before the first bell at 8:35 a.m. and after 2:40 pm.

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CHEATING POLICY 81. At Ellerslie it is expected that each student abides by ethical academic standards. Academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, cheating or copying from other students, using technology for illicit purposes and unauthorised communication between students for the purpose of gaining an advantage during an examination is strictly prohibited.

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TO ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS/VISITORS CONDUCTING BUSINESS AT THE ELLERSLIE SCHOOL Please be advised that ALL persons conducting business at The Ellerslie School are to observe the following standards:

1. Report to the Security Officer at the front gate who will record your name and the nature of your business in the sign-in book. This MUST be done before proceeding to the office, (escorted by the Security Officer).

2. Visitors to the school MUST be properly attired. The following are UNACCEPTABLE: a. Revealing tops or splits

d. Back-outs or belly-outs

b. Miniskirts

e. Halter tops

c. Shorts exposing the buttocks.

3. All business is to be conducted at the office.

4. Persons are not to go directly to the classrooms or staffrooms.

5. Persons wishing to see the Principal or Staff MUST do so through appointment.

6. Section 64. (1) of the Education Regulations (1982) states that; a person is guilty of an offence who: (a) causes a disturbance in an educational institution (b) insults or abuses a teacher or other person engaged in the instruction of pupils in the presence or hearing of the pupils; (c) uses threating, abusive or insulting words in an educational institution. (d) assaults a teacher, insults or abuses a pupil.

7. A person guilty of an offense under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $500.00, or imprisonment of six months or both.

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We Extend a Very Warm Welcome To All Parents/Guardians/Students To The Ellerslie Family!

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