Madras College Handbook 2018/2019 Madras College, St Andrews, Fife South Street building, KY16 9EJ Kilrymont Road building, KY16 8DE Telephone (01334) 659402 Telephone (01334) 659401 Email [email protected] http://www.madras.fife.sch.uk The badge and motto is a simplified form of the school coat of arms. It shows a chevron between three bells – a reference to Dr Bell. The Latin motto is 'Pro Rege et Grege' which means 'For King and People'. A Welcome from the Rector Dear Pupil My first and very pleasant task is to welcome you to Madras College. Most new pupils come in first year, although there are always a number of others who join us at different stages in their schooling. You will all be aware that Madras College is a large and well-known school with a famous past going all the way back to its foundation in 1833 by Andrew Bell. You can find out more about this in the School Library if you are interested. In this booklet you will find a lot of information about the school and the way it works. Some of the information is quite complicated, but if you read the booklet with the help of your parents/carers you will have a much better idea of what to expect when you come to Madras College. Your teachers are ready to help you to widen your knowledge and encourage you to develop new skills. If you use your time wisely and take advantage of all the school has to offer, your years with us will be enjoyable and rewarding, no matter what your own particular interests and abilities may be. Pride, confidence and success in a school comes from pupils, staff and parents/carers, having a shared understanding of the standards, expectations and ambitions we have for all our pupils. Generation upon generation of pupils have contributed to the success and reputation of this school and you will benefit from this if you engage in your studies and in the wider opportunities on offer to you. You can do this by your hard work, your good behaviour and your smart appearance, all of which will show that you are proud to be a pupil of Madras College. This is a challenge that I hope you will accept. Good luck in your time here, and remember, once a Madras pupil, always a Madras pupil. Yours sincerely D P McClure Rector TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Essential Information page 1.1 Contact Information ........................................................................................................... 1 1.2 In-Service Days for Teachers ............................................................................................. 1 1.3 School Holiday Dates ......................................................................................................... 1 2 Vision, Values and Aims..................................................................................................... 2 3 Organisation 3.1 Primary Schools .................................................................................................................. 3 3.2 Placing Requests ................................................................................................................ 3 3.3 School Roll ......................................................................................................................... 4 3.4 Management Structure ........................................................................................................ 4 3.5 Staff ..................................................................................................................................... 4 3.6 Policies ................................................................................................................................ 4 4 Pastoral Care 4.1 Current Guidance System ................................................................................................... 6 4.2 Register Classes .................................................................................................................. 6 4.3 Personal and Social Development ...................................................................................... 6 4.4 Careers Education ............................................................................................................... 7 4.5 Contact with Parents ........................................................................................................... 7 4.6 Partnerships ........................................................................................................................ 12 4.7 Change of Circumstances ................................................................................................... 13 4.8 Moving to Another Area ..................................................................................................... 13 5 Curriculum 5.1 Curriculum Outline .............................................................................................................. 14 5.2 Availability of Courses ....................................................................................................... 16 5.3 Further Information on the Curriculum ............................................................................... 16 5.4 Assessment and Reports ...................................................................................................... 16 5.5 Homework/Homestudy ....................................................................................................... 16 5.6 Provision of Religious Instruction and Observance ............................................................ 17 5.7 Pupil Representative Council .............................................................................................. 17 5.8 Instrumental Instruction ...................................................................................................... 17 6 Respect, Good Order and Responsibility 6.1 The Purpose of Standards .................................................................................................... 19 6.2 Respect, Good Order and Responsibility in Learning .......................................................... 19 6.3 Responsibility ...................................................................................................................... 19 6.4 Success, Praise and Reward ................................................................................................. 20 6.5 Attendance and Absence ...................................................................................................... 21 6.6 Care of Books and Stationery .............................................................................................. 23 6.7 Lockers, Changing Rooms and Lost Property ..................................................................... 23 6.8 Bicycle Racks ...................................................................................................................... 23 7 School Uniform 7.1 Madras College School Uniform ........................................................................................ 24 7.2 Uniform ............................................................................................................................... 25 7.3 Unsuitable Items of Dress .................................................................................................. 25 7.4 Assistance with Clothing and Footwear .............................................................................. 26 8 School Routine 8.1 The School Day ................................................................................................................... 27 8.2 School Meals ....................................................................................................................... 28 8.3 School Buses ....................................................................................................................... 28 9 Health 9.1 Health and medical Care ...................................................................................................... 30 9.2 The School Health Service .................................................................................................. 30 9.3 Illness at School .................................................................................................................. 30 9.4 Health and Safety ................................................................................................................ 31 10 Support for learning ............................................................................................................ 32 11 Extra Curricular Activities 11.1 Planned Activities ................................................................................................................ 34 11.2 Sports Facilities ................................................................................................................... 34 12 School Improvement 12.1 From session 2015-2016 we are especially proud of .......................................................... 35 12.2 Development Priorities 2016-2017 ..................................................................................... 37 12.3 School Performances .......................................................................................................... 37 12.4 ScotXed ............................................................................................................................... 38 13 Community Use ...................................................................................................................... 40 14 List of Staff .............................................................................................................................