Senior School Handbook 2019
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Senior School Handbook 2019 CONTENTS Part 1: Essential Information Beginning of Term Arrangements Term Dates Useful Contact Information Part 2: Joining Felsted Clothing Co-Curricular Options Day Students Doctors Electrical Equipment Fees Finance Geography Guardians Half Term and Weekend Arrangements Health Matters Insurance Laptops Modern Foreign Languages Music at Felsted Old Felstedian Society Parent Portal Pocket Money Policies Rules Speech and Drama Lessons Stationery Transport Travel for Minors Please note that all information included in this induction pack, plus other additional information, such as Felsted’s aims and other school policies, can be found in the Parents’ area of our website www.felsted.org. PART 1: ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Autumn Term - Beginning of Term Arrangements Tuesday 27th August: LEAP course commences for International students (all Year groups) Please refer to the separate booklet regarding LEAP Sunday 1st September: Lower Sixth IB students arrive by 9.30 am Monday 2nd September: Lower Sixth A Level students arrive by 4.00 pm Tuesday 3rd September: 2.00pm All Year 9 and new Year 10 boarders arrive at Houses wearing school uniform 3.00pm Service of Commencement for all Year 9, new Year 10 and Parents (Holy Cross Church) followed by Reception (The Bury Gardens) 5.00pm Parents and Day pupils depart All Year 9 boarders expected to board on first night Wednesday 4th September: All Day students should be in school by 8.15 am 8.30am Registration and House Assemblies 9.00am Beginning of Year Chapel Service followed by Headmaster’s Assembly (Chapel) Term Dates 2019-2020 Autumn Term 2019: Wednesday 4 September to Friday 13 December (2.00 pm) Exeat: 1.00pm Friday 20 September (L6 Parents’ Meeting) to 9.00pm Sunday 22 September (Boarders return) Lessons re-commence Monday 23 September Half Term: 9.30pm Friday 18 October to 9.00pm Sunday 3 November (Boarders return) Lessons re-commence Monday 4 November Exeat: 1.00pm Friday 22 November (U6 Parents’ Meeting) to 9.00pm Sunday 24 November (Boarders return) Lessons re-commence Monday 25 November Spring Term 2020: Monday 6 January to Friday 27 March (1.00pm) Boarders return by 8.00pm on Monday 6 January Day pupils by 8.15am on Tuesday 7 January Exeat: 1.00pm Friday 24 January (Year 11 Parents’ Meeting) to 9.00pm Sunday 26 January (Boarders return) Lessons re-commence Monday 27 January Half Term: 1.00pm Friday 14 February (Year 9 Parents’ Meeting) to 9.00pm Sunday 23 February (Boarders return) Lessons re-commence Monday 24 February Exeat: 1.00pm Friday 13 March to 9.00pm Sunday 15 March (Boarders return) Lessons re-commence Monday 16 March Summer Term 2020: Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July (4.00pm) Boarders return by 8.00pm on Monday 20 April Day pupils by 8.15am on Tuesday 21 April Bank Holiday Exeat: 12.30pm Saturday 2 May to 9.00pm Monday 4 May (Boarders return) Lessons re-commence Tuesday 5 May Half Term: 1.00pm Friday 22 May (Year 10 Parents’ Meeting) to 9.00pm Sunday 31 May (Boarders return) Lessons re-commence Monday 1 June Please note: In-Weekends are indicated on the back page of the calendar. USEFUL INFORMATION SCHOOL RECEPTION Term time: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm and Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm Holidays: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm TAILOR’S SHOP Term Time: Monday and Wednesday 8.30am - 5.00pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1.15pm - 5.00pm Holidays: By appointment only BOOKSHOP Term Time: Monday to Friday 10.30am - 2.30pm MEDICAL CENTRE Term Time: The Medical Centre is open throughout term time A Doctor’s Surgery take place each weekday afternoon USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION Telephone Email Accounts Department 01371 822626 [email protected] Admissions (International) 01371 822608 [email protected] Admissions (UK) 01371 822605 [email protected] Bursar 01371 822621 [email protected] Computer Centre 01371 822698 [email protected] Deputy Head 01371 822670 [email protected] Deputy Head Welfare 01371 822672 [email protected] / [email protected] Finance Manager 01371 822628 [email protected] Headmaster’s Office 01371 822606 [email protected] Medical Centre 01371 822791 [email protected] 07764 332924 Music School 01371 822685 [email protected] Reception 01371 822600 [email protected] Tailor’s Shop 01371 822636 [email protected] PART 2: JOINING FELSTED CLOTHING REGULATIONS A uniform list is included in your New Joiner’s pack and can also be found on the school website (www.felsted.org/parentzonehome). The majority of items required can be purchased from the Tailor’s Shop, which is located on site. The Shop is open for this purpose by prior appointment (please call 01371 822636 or email [email protected]). Items in bold type on the uniform list must be obtained from the Tailor’s Shop. Name tapes will automatically be ordered for your child in his or her full registered name. These are usually available at the time of your appointment and the charge will be added to your initial Tailor’s Shop bill. An extra amount will be ordered if your son or daughter is boarding and will be sent to his or her House Matron. Please note that uniform must be paid for on the day of fitting. A short appointment is required for Sixth Form entry as the majority of uniform can be bought elsewhere, with the exception of ties, house badges and name tapes. Before buying school games kit from the Tailor’s Shop, Sixth Form students should wait until they have confirmed their sports options with the Director of Sport at the start of term. International students International students will have an appointment made for them during the LEAP course prior to term starting. You will be able to collect their name tapes at this time, if you have not already received them. Your child’s House Matron will arrange the sewing of name tapes into any new uniform. Informal dress for girls and boys Home clothes may be worn on the following occasions only - unless special permission has been obtained: 1. On weekdays after 4.00 pm and on Saturdays after games (except for any formal school event such as chapel, concerts, plays, society meetings, match teas, outside visits etc. when formal or working wear must be worn). 2. On Sundays except for any formal school event such as chapel, concerts, plays, society meetings, outside visits etc. when formal or working wear must be worn. 3. To and from home. All clothing should be marked with name tapes ordered by the Tailor's Shop. CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME Students participate in a varied co-curricular programme; all year groups have a number of options from which they can tailor their own programmes. Co-curricular options fall into three main categories: Creativity and the Arts, including our Orchestra and school Drama productions. Leadership and Service, including our CCF, Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and volunteering. International and Charity, including Model United Nations, Round Square and our annual trip to the Magic Bus centre in Mumbai. In addition, students can select options from a number of smaller-scale activities which may include: Ceramics, Clay-pigeon, Cookery, Debating, Global Politics and Shooting among many others. DAY STUDENTS Students are expected to be at school by 8.15 am, where they 'sign in' to their Houses. The working day starts at 8.30 am Monday to Saturday with chapel, assembly or lessons. In the evening, students 'sign out' when they go home. Day students are welcome to stay for supper and may remain for events in the evening, by prior arrangement with their House Parent. Prep may be completed in the Library, with permission, or in the Sixth Form Centre until 9.00 pm. Day students needing to board because of an activity must speak to their House Parent in good time, to see if arrangements can be made. DOCTORS Boarders All traditional, weekly and contemporary boarders should be registered with the school doctors. There is a daily (Monday to Friday) doctor’s surgery in the Medical Centre during term time. This service is provided by Blandford Medical Centre, Braintree. This means that registered students will be able to get treatment as soon as they fall ill. This is greatly advantageous and avoids disruption to their education. If they are too unwell to attend lessons, they may stay in the Medical Centre and be cared for by the nurses. If a student requires treatment at home during the holidays, he/she may make an appointment at Blandford Medical Centre or register as a 'temporary resident’ at their local GP surgery. Please note that if you wish your child to be seen by one of the school doctors, the doctor will not be able to make home visits outside their catchment area. If your son or daughter is ill during the holidays it is essential that the Medical Centre is informed of any illnesses and treatment given. Day Students Day students living within the catchment area of Blandford Medical Centre, Braintree may register with the School Doctor and take advantage of the “drop in” nature of the daily surgeries. If they are too unwell to attend lessons, they will be looked after in the Medical Centre until their parents can collect them. Students not registered with the School Doctor It is strongly recommended that any student eligible to be registered with the School Doctor should do so. However, day students outside the catchment area should stay on the list of their family doctor when they join Felsted. Except in the case of emergency, they will not be able to be seen by the School Doctor, but will be looked after in the Medical Centre until a parent can collect them.