STUDENT Handbook
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STUDENT Handbook IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL Exceptional PERFORMANCE We will challenge ourselves and our boys to be exceptional performers. This is a statement of intent, an aspiration, and a call to action. We understand that we may falter at times but we are compelled to commit to this standard. In doing so we will generate the energy and purpose that are fundamental to great schools. Welcome to Ipswich Grammar School It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Ipswich Grammar School. The opportunity to educate your son is a privilege we take very seriously and we regard with immense honour. Ipswich Grammar School is the oldest grammar school in Queensland and our distinctive culture, borne out of our 156-year heritage and traditions, sets us apart from other boys’ schools. With over 150 years of experience in teaching boys, we understand what makes them tick. We challenge our staff and our boys to be exceptional performers every day. You, your son and our school are on this journey together and just like the 17,000 Old Boys who have come before him, he will walk through our courtyard proudly wearing the Red and White. We cannot wait to watch your son grow and develop and we hope your family enjoys their time at IGS as much as we will enjoy welcoming you into our community. Richard Morrison Headmaster Contents Absenteeism ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Accidents and Sickness ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 The Arts ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Assessment and Reporting ................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Behaviour .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Bicycles ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Buses .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Communication ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Clothing Store ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Exclusion Illnesses ................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Exeats ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 GPS Sport and Activities ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Haircuts ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Head Lice ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Homework ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Irregular Dress and Footwear ......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Lost Property ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Map - Campus ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 - Sporting Fields ................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Money, Mobile Telephones and Valuables ............................................................................................................................... 13 OSHClub (outside school hours care) ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Parent Organisations ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Pick-up / Drop-off Zones ................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Round Square - Prep to Year 12 Wellbeing Program ........................................................................................................... 14 Schoolbox .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 School Song .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Tuckshop ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 War Cry .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Appendix 1 - Code of Conduct ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 Appendix 2 - Standard Collection Notice .................................................................................................................................. 18 This is Ipswich Grammar School We will challenge ourselves and our boys to be exceptional performers. This is a statement of intent, an aspiration, and a call to action. We understand that we may falter at times but we are compelled to commit to this standard. In doing so we will generate the energy and purpose that are fundamental to great schools. Our school motto is Labore Et Honore – By this we mean that we will achieve success by working hard and behaving honourably. Our school values enable us to support our boys’ journey to manhood through: Resilience We tackle tasks with determination and perseverance. Honour We conduct ourselves with dignity and respect. Belonging We are proud of who we are, what we believe in, and the experiences we share. 5 Absenteeism Absentees Phone the Absentee Line on 3813 9666 or email [email protected] (Prep to Year 6) or [email protected] (Year 7 to 12) stating your son’s name, year level and the reason your son will be absent. Late arrivals Please advise the school, before 8.30am, via email or phone that your son will be arriving late and the reason. Upon arrival at school, your son is to sign in at either the Junior School Reception (Prep to Year 6) or Student Services (Year 7 to 12). Early departures Please send a note to school with your son confirming what time he will need to leave and for what reason. • Junior School – Present the permission note, at the start of the day, to Junior School Reception and the early departure will be noted. • Secondary School – Your son should present the note to Student Services, at the start of the day, where it will be exchanged for an exeat. Your son will then show this exeat to his teacher at the time of departure. For any other student matters, please contact the relevant office directly • Junior School Reception – 3813 9630 / [email protected] • Student Services – 3813 9611 / [email protected] Accidents and Sickness (see also Exclusion Illnesses) In cases of illness or injury, students should report to their teacher or staff member on duty for them to administer first aid treatment. The staff member may then direct the student to the Health Centre for further treatment if required. Health Centre staff will assess the condition and determine the appropriate treatment. arentsP will be contacted if the