Appendix 2 - Commonly Asked Questions

What to do when...

I am absent: (Dayboys)

On the day that I am absent, my parents must let the School know by logging my absence on Parent Lounge, emailing or calling Student Services.

I am late for school:

I must obtain a late slip from the Head of Senior School's Office and hand it to the teacher on arrival to class. If I have a very good reason for my lateness, I can see the Head of Senior School and seek his approval to be excused.

I am late for class:

I go to class and I am given a green detention slip, marked LATE, by my teacher. I then report to the Student Officer at 3.30pm or present my excuse to the Head of Senior School.

I have to leave class early:

I must collect an Exeat in the break prior to my departure from Student Services and present to my teacher. I must sign out from Student Services when I depart school.

I have to go home for lunch: (Dayboys)

I must obtain approval from the Head of Senior School. Permanent lunch passes are not issued.

I become ill at school:

Whether a dayboy or a boarder, I must see the School Nurse after having sought permission from my teacher. I must not contact my parents before seeing the School Nurse.

I need to contact my parents:

I must report to the Head of Senior School's Office for assistance.

I lose something: I want to borrow sporting equipment:

I report to the Sports Officer in the foyer of the Sports Centre.

My work is suffering because something is upsetting me:

I should discuss the matter with my Head of House, Year 7 Core Teacher or the School Counsellor.

I have a serious complaint to make:

I should discuss the matter with my Head of House, Head of Year 7 or the School Counsellor.

I need to know about the events scheduled for the day:

I should read the noticeboard in Student Cafe and check my diary and emails.

I wish to see a teacher out of class time:

If you need to see a teacher outside of class time you should email them to arrange a time and place to meet.

I have a medical restriction that will affect academic or co-curricular activities:

If I am a boarder, I must provide a copy of documentation to the Health Centre; if I am a dayboy, I must hand a copy of documentation to the Head of Senior School's Assistant.

I cannot attend sport training or other co-curricular activities:

I should tell my coach directly or report to the Sport and Activities Office.

I cannot attend Saturday sport due to illness or injury:

I should call one of the mobile telephone numbers listed on the Sport Portal.