Boarding School Rules

School rules are intended to ensure the safety and welfare of pupils and the smooth functioning of the school community. All schools publish their own rules and children are expected to abide by them.

Good manners, a sense of responsibility and tidiness are expected of children at all times and especially when representing the school away from the school premises.

Attendance of all classes, as well as any scheduled games or other activities, on the child's timetable is compulsory. When in class children are expected to show a positive attitude and involvement in all class activities. Disruptive behaviour in class is not tolerated.

Violent, bullying, threatening or dishonest behaviour is not permitted, nor is the possession of fireworks, dangerous weapons, cigarettes, alcohol, illegal drugs or pornographic material.

Children should respect the property of others and mobile phones are discouraged as the schools are not responsible for their security. They should never be used at a time which disturbs others.

Children should take pride in their personal appearance and ensure that their clothes are neat and clean. Hair must be of natural colour and of a style and cut approved by the senior staff of the school. The wearing of jewellry is not usually permitted with the exception of one pair of plain metal earrings which may be worn by girls, as may a plain metal necklace with a simple emblem.

Children may only leave the school premises as outlined in the school rules. Usually younger children (up to age 13) may only leave school at certain permitted times and with the house master/mistress's permission. Older children may leave at certain times without permission.

See also Boarding School Punishment