Jewellery: Apart from watches, no jewellery (eg. rings, earrings, bracelets etc.) is to be worn. Piercings or tattoos are not allowed. School bags: The school bag used to carry books and other equipment must be a Toowoomba Grammar School bag. The bag should be in good condition with no stickers or inappropriate writing visible. It should be clearly named. Laptops should be carried in the laptop bag supplied by the School. Personal belongings: All possessions are to be clearly marked with the student’s name. Boys should not have large sums of money or other valuable items at school. Personal possessions are the responsibility of individuals and they must ensure to make suitable arrangements for their safety. When changing for sport or PE, boys should not leave a mobile phone or wallet in their bag. If boys have something of value and cannot carry it with them, they should arrange with their Head of House for its temporary safekeeping. Boys should keep all of their possessions in their locker during the day. Boys must not tamper with other students’ property and should immediately hand any lost property found to the Student Officer. Shoes: Only black leather school shoes are to be worn with School uniform. Shoes must be kept clean and laces tied. Socials: When attending a Social, boys are required to wear covered shoes (thongs are not acceptable), long pants or neat, long shorts and preferably a collared shirt. No clothing is to be ripped and no inappropriate language or images should be visible. If it is a themed Social, dress must still be appropriate As boys are considered to be representing the School while attending a Social, their behaviour should be of the highest standard. If a boy signs up to attend a social and does not arrive at the social, his parents will be charged for the costs incurred.
Mobile Phone Guidelines and Technology Use The following expectations are in place for mobile phone and technology use: »
Should parents wish for boys to bring a mobile phone to School, it is to be secured in the boy’s locker on arrival to school.
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The phone is permitted to be used only after 3.10pm.
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Urgent messages to boys and to parents can be directed to Student Services for distribution.
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Boarders have no need for mobile phones at School and are expected to keep these secure in the Boarding House.
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Laptops are not permitted to be used before school or during breaks, unless in the Library. Boys wishing to use technology for work are permitted to do so in the Library.
Communication Teachers: Teachers may be called from the Staff Room by staff in Student Services. Teachers are most easily contacted via email both by boys and parents. If you need to see a teacher outside of class time you should email them to arrange a time and place to meet. Student Notices: Boys should read the Daily Notice which is sent by email each day and remember to check their diary for upcoming events.
Leave Once students arrive at School in the morning, they are not permitted to leave the grounds without permission. Any boy who needs to leave the School grounds (except on an official excursion) must report out to Student Services and receive a permission slip. When boys return to School, they must report back to Student Services. There is no provision for lunch leave.
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Boys must arrive on time to class and bring the correct equipment.
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At the start of a lesson students should stand quietly outside the classroom until the teacher lets them into the room.
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Once inside the classroom, boys are to stand behind their desk until they are invited to sit by their teacher.
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Mobile phones should be stored in lockers and must be switched off during the school day.
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It is rude to interject or talk whilst the teacher is teaching or during discussion – wait for permission to speak.
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A learning culture is one of mutual support. Verbal bullying, such as put-downs, teasing, sarcasm, laughing at others’ mistakes or creating distractions, is not acceptable.
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Technology should only be used for learning purposes in the classroom.
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Learning is more effective in a co-operative and positive environment.
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The lesson does not end until the teacher has dismissed the class. The bell is a signal for the teacher only.
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As boys leave the classroom, they are asked to check that it is left tidy. If it is the last period of the day, place chairs on the desks and lock the windows.
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School bags should be stored in lockers. Boys should only have with them the equipment required for the lesson, including any technology requirements.
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