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Security –the College employs its own security guards to ensure that the campus is adequately patrolled,
24 hours a day. Security will question all visitors and issue visitor and parent passes.
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Missing Items – in a close community, such as a boarding house, personal possessions sometimes go
missing. Missing items do not necessarily imply theft. If your child is missing something, he should,
after a careful look around and after notifying a boarding prefect, advise a member of staff. It is
imperative that your boy knows that he must ask permission before using another boarder’s belongings.
Management of belongings is a skill.
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Respect– boarders should display respect and tolerance for the space, feelings, privacy and property of
other boarders. Televisions, speakers or noisy equipment are not permitted in student rooms or within
the boarding premises. The College provides televisions in lounges.
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Pocket Money – it is advisable that boarders know how much pocket money they have per week or
term, and what type of things they are able to spend it on! Learning how to make choices about spending
is a vital decision in life. Large amounts of pocket money are not encouraged. Accounts rather than
cash should be established with the school. If uncertain, please contact the Bursar.
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Communication with home – it is very important that we have the correct address and contact details
of parents and guardians. The Housemaster/Housemistress will maintain an updated list for general and
emergency calls.
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Physical and psychological changes – younger students should be prepared for the physical and
psychological changes they will experience during puberty, so they are familiar with, and not surprised
by, what will happen. Please feel free to call our College doctor or Health Centre should you need to
discuss any of these issues.
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Medical –the Hospital is open 24 hours a day. The College Doctor holds an open clinic, and is on call.
Serious medical emergencies can be well handled at the local hospital. It is essential that we have your
child’s relevant and updated medical history.
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Making Friends – relax as this will occur naturally, and over time one’s closest friends will reveal
themselves. Do not be impatient. By being active and involved in boarding, sound friendships will
grow from being involved.
HELPFUL GUIDELINES FOR BOARDERS
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Get involved! Busy boarders are happy boarders
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Know your timetable for study and sport
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Wear correct school uniform: school, compound and sport at the right times
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If you are given a lawful instruction by a member of staff, see to it that you respond quickly and well.
If there is an issue, discuss it later
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Remember to shower on time and get to roll call on time and all meals on time