new pupil information booklet - Royal Alexandra and Albert School

36 Pages·2013·6.7 MB·English

NEW
PUPIL
INFORMATION
BOOKLET
2013/14

INDEX
PageNumber
Welcome/TermDates 2
IntroductionBoardersandFlexiBoarders 3
TheShapeoftheDay 4
Bedtimes 4
SchoolReports 4
UsefulContacts 5
FinancialDetails 6
PupilAppearance 7
UniformClothingList 8
SixthFormDressCode 10
ListofPersonalClothes/PocketMoney 11
BoardingAims 12
UsefulNotesforParents 13
HealthCentre 16
Music&HorseRiding 17
ExtraCurricularActivities 18
SchoolTrips 18
WeekendLeaveOutsideofSchool 19
Photography&UseofVideo 20
PrivacyNotice 21
SchoolRules 21
ClassroomCodeofConduct 21
ExpectedStandardsofBehaviour 22
AbsenceProcedures 23
GuardiansforChildrenwhoseParentsareLivingAbroad 24
Terms&Conditions–FlexiBoarders 25
Terms&Conditions–Boarders 29
www.raa-school.co.uk
2013/14
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WELCOME
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AlexandraandAlbertSchool. Wehopeitwillanswerthemany
questionsyoumusthave.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionspleasedonothesitatetocall
Admissionson01737649001oremail
[email protected]
Term dates 2013/14
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2nd Sept 2013 25th Oct 2013 11th Nov 2013 18th Dec 2013
Boarders Sunday Sunday
return 1st Sept 2013 10th Nov 2013
SSpprriinngg TTeerrmm Wednesday Friday Monday Friday
8th Jan 2014 14th Feb 2014 24th Feb 2014 4th Apr 2014
Boarders Tuesday Sunday
return 7th Jan 2014 23rd Feb 2014
SSuummmmeerr TTeerrmm Wednesday Friday Monday Friday
23rd Apr 2014 23rd May 2014 2nd Jun 2014 4th Jul 2014
Boarders Tuesday Sunday
return 22nd Apr 2014 1st Jun 2014
NB: Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2014 is a normal school day.
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This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff and volunteers share this commitment.
This means that we have a Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection procedures in place. All staff (including supply staff, volunteers and governors) are aware of these
procedures. Parents and carers are welcome to read the Policy on request or to access it from the website.
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our
concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.
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INTRODUCTION
FLEXI BOARDERS
Flexi Boarding is a flexible system designed to meet the needs of busy parents and to allow pupils to take full advantage of the many
after school activities in the evenings and at weekends. Flexi Boarders may arrive in school any time after 7.30 am to have a full break-
fast. This is helpful for parents who need to leave early for work. Parents may collect their children any time up until boarders of the
same age group go upstairs to prepare for bed. Flexibility is the key.
Flexi Boarders are expected to stay overnight in a boarding house for 7 - 10 nights a year. We have created an online booking system so
you can book your child in. Login details will be sent to you after the start of term. Any questions about overnight stays should be
directed to the boarding house. The costs of the overnight stays are included in the Flexi Boarding fees.
The fees cover breakfast, lunch and tea Mondays to Fridays and breakfast only on
Saturdays. Any Flexi Boarding pupil who stays on for lunch or beyond after Saturday
Term dates 2013/14 morning school will be charged according to the applied rates.
After lessons during the week, Flexi Boarders are expected to take full advantage of:
Compulsory Activities 4.00 - 5.00 pm
Tea 5.00 - 6.00 pm
Prep (Junior) 6.00 pm
Prep (Year 7 & 8) 6.00 - 7.00 pm
Prep (Year 9) 6.30 - 7.30 pm
Prep (Year 10 & 11) 6.30 - 8.00 pm
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BOARDERS
New boarders should arrive at the boarding house between 2pm and 4pm on the Sunday before the start of term. Returning boarders should
arrive between 4pm and 8pm. This will give you time to help your child settle, speak to the house master/mistress and discuss any medical
matters that may be important as well as an opportunity to acquaint yourselves with the school.
One of the most important things for new students is that they Before setting off from home, we suggest the following mental
join in the extra-curricular activities. This means that they checklist!
settle into the school quickly and gain so much more from the
school. •Have you all the required documentation?
•Have you all the required school uniform?
You should therefore plan for your child to stay for at least the •Are all your child’s possessions labelled?
first two weekends rather than go home. •Have a checklist of any questions you may have when
delivering your child; ie: contact telephone numbers and
We do not recommend frequent daily communication with home best time to call your child (NOT during prep or after
in order to discuss every little matter that arises. An anxious specified bed times!)
parent can cause an anxious child.
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THE SHAPE OF THE DAY
6.45-7.00 am Wake up
7.30 – 8.15 Breakfast (Last serving 8.05)
8.30 – 8.50 Registration, Chapel/Assembly
8.55 – 9.45 Lesson 1
9.50 – 10.40 Lesson 2
10.40 – 11.00 Break Time
11.00 – 11.50 Lesson 3
This is a basic timetable of events during the day. Mealtimes
are managed by Year group. Activities are encouraged after 11.55 – 12.05 Lesson 4a (Juniors)
11.55 – 12.45 Lesson 4 (Seniors)
school and during the weekends. Your child will be provided
with full details during the first week of term. Each House will
12.05 – 1.15 Lunch time (Juniors)
also issue guidelines.
12.45 – 1.50 Lunch time (Seniors)
1.15 – 1.50 Lesson 4b (Juniors)
1.50 – 2.40 Lesson 5
Bed Time Lights Out 2.45 – 3.35 Lesson 6
Juniors 7.30pm 8.00pm 3.35 Return to Houses
Year 7 8.45pm 9.15pm 4.00 – 5.00 Activities
5.20 – 6.25 Tea (Last serving is 6.15)
Year 8 9.00pm 9.30pm
6.20 – bedtime Prep/Activities/sports/leisure time
Year 9 9.30pm 9.45pm
Year 10 10.00pm 10.15pm
Year 11 10.00pm 10.15pm
Note: Saturdays are structured in the same way, but Junior School pupils finish at
11.10 am and Key Stage 3 / Key Stage 4 pupils at midday.
SCHOOL REPORTS PARENTS’ EVENINGS
Autumn Term
Y9 & Y11 Full reports October: Juniors, Y10 and Y7 (and new Y8 &Y9 pupils)
Y7, Y8 & Y10 Interim reports
December: Sixth Form
January
Junior short reports
February: Juniors, Y9 & Y11
Y12 &Y13 Interim reports
Spring Term March: Y7, Y8 and Sixth Form
Y7-Y11 Interim reports
Sixth Form reports
Summer
Y7, Y8 &Y10 Full reports
Y9 Interim reports
Sixth Form reports
Junior Final reports
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THE SHAPE OF THE DAY USEFUL CONTACTS
TELEPHONE NUMBERS – OFFICE HOURS
Headmaster’s Office 01737 649041 Foundation Office 01737 649050 for all accounts queries
Nuffield Health Centre 01737 649200 Admissions Office 01737 649001 for new admissions only
Junior Office 01737 649027 School Office 01737 649000 the switchboard for all queries.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM EMAIL ADDRESSES
Headmaster Paul Spencer Ellis [email protected]
Bursar Diana Bromley [email protected]
Deputy Head Kathryn Hobbs [email protected]
Director of Boarding Carl Bingham [email protected]
Head of the Junior Department Ines Salman [email protected]
Senior Assistant Head Gary Bendall [email protected]
Assistant Head Simon King [email protected]
HOUSE CONTACT DETAILS
House Duty Phone Payphone Head of Boarding House Email
Albert House 01737 649080 649085 Paul Johnstone [email protected]
Alexandra House 01737 649090 649095 Sufia McGuire [email protected]
Cornwall House 01737 649100 649105 Frances Hartigan [email protected]
Edinburgh House 01737 649110 649115 Daniel Swan [email protected]
Elizabeth House 01737 649120 649125 Fiona Jones [email protected]
Gatton Hall 01737 649130 649135 Vicki Sampieri [email protected]
Gloucester House 01737 649140 649145 Craig Harrison [email protected]
Kent House 01737 649150 649155 Ian Rowe [email protected]
Rank/Weston House 01737 649160 649165 John Stafford [email protected]
Details of other useful contacts are available on our website
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT ACADEMIC PROGRESS OR BEHAVIOUR IN SCHOOL
Year 7
Mr S Randolph, Head of Year 7 [email protected]
Years 8 / 9 (Key Stage 3)
Mr M Jones, KS3 Co-ordinator [email protected]
Mr M Brown Head of Year 8 [email protected]
Head of Year 9 tbc
Years 10 / 11 (Key Stage 4)
Mrs A Danaee, KS4 Co-ordinator [email protected]
Ms L Rushe, Head of Year 10 [email protected]
Mr C Baker, Head of Year 11 [email protected]
Years 12 / 13 (Sixth Form)
Mr M Pawson, Head of Sixth Form [email protected]
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FINANCIAL DETAILS
FEES - 2013/2014 BANK DETAILS
Boarders £4,483 per term Lloyds TSB Bank
A/C Name: Royal Alexandra & Albert School
Senior Flexi Boarders £1,679 per term
Sort Code: 30-94-38
A/C No: 25611768
Junior Flexi Boarders £1,224 per term
INTERNATIONAL BANK A/C DETAILS
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IBAN/Number: GB17 LOYD 30943825611768
Swift /BIC: LOYD GB 21042
Monthly payment of fees
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649057 to obtain a credit agreement for completion. A charge will be made for credit card payments.
CHILDCARE VOUCHERS CCHHAARRGGEESS
Parents may be interested to know that we can accept Charges and any prepaid supplemental charges will not
childcare vouchers because our fees are (always and normally be reduced as a result of absence due to illness or
only) for wrap-around childcare and no element of the otherwise. In the event that your child takes study leave at home
fees is for education. We are already set up with several before or during public examinations or stays at home
childcare voucher providers who usually pay us directly following those examinations no reduction of charges will be
into our bank account. The details you will require to made in respect of such periods spent at home.
give your provider are: DEF number 936/4623,
Registering Body is OFSTED, and the government
registration number (URN) is 125279. We do not have a
certificate to attach to the application form, but this has
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never been a problem in the past.
You may be entitled to Tax Credit for after school care.
Our bank sort code is 30 94 38 and
Please direct your enquiries to the Inland Revenue Tax Credit
the account number is 25611768.
Help Desk on 0845 3003900, or write to:
Tax Credit Office External Communications Tax
PO Box 145, Cop Lane, Preston, PR1 0YZ
quoting DFE No: 936/4623
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Please note: the School is not able to deal with ANY
enquiries in this matter.
IINNVVOOIICCEE QQUUEERRIIEESS
If you have any queries about an invoice please contact our
credit controller on 01737 649057
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PUPIL APPEARANCE
These guidelines are provided with the aim of ensuring that wear a shirt and tie.
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prepared for every lesson.
1 pair of plain studs - one in each lower lobe.
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1 watch
1 neck chain - not visible
Informal wearing of uniform is not appropriate for school.
All staff and parents have a responsibility to ensure that: No other jewellery is allowed and these items may need to be
removed for certain subjects for health and safety reasons.
a) pupils leave the house appropriately dressed;
b) they remain that way during the school day. Tongue studs are strictly forbidden
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Make-up should be subtle and not obvious, ie no green or
ALL White shirts. Blazers and ties are to be similar eye shadow or bright lipstick. Only clear nail varnish and
worn at all times unless directed by the sensible length finger nails. Hair may not be of an extreme
Headmaster. School jumper is optional. fashion or extremely coloured. It may also need to be tied back for
Dark outdoor coat. some lessons for health and safety reasons. Facial hair must be
shaved or cut in an appropriate manner.
BOYS Charcoal grey or black trousers, black socks.
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GIRLS White fitted blouses with school crest (Senior girls)
Black skirt
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Black trousers (not high fashion, limited flare, no
jeans) with black socks.
To safeguard children within sport, they should be;
Black or flesh coloured tights (no patterns) with
skirts.
1. Wearing gum shields for rugby, hockey and lacrosse.
Junior girls have the option of a summer dress
for the summer term.
2. Wearing shin pads and football boots for football.
SHOES Black hard leather school shoes. Heels are to be no
Parents are responsible for ensuring that their children have the
higher than 3cm and sensible width. No stilettos or
necessary safety items.
trainers.
PREFECTS Prefects are allowed to wear a Prefect Tie.
NB: Girls performing in the choir or orchestra will be required to
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UNIFORM CLOTHING LIST
Uniform supplier:
SWOTS, 24 Church Street, Reigate. RH2 OAN Tel: [phone]
Also order from: wwwwww..sscchhoooolluunniiffoorrmmssoonnlliinnee..ccoo..uukk
The link to SWOTS is limited to their supplying uniform in our designated colours and styles
and no payment will be made by SWOTS to the school.
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which has the correct colours and designs.
Other items may be purchased from any supplier.
SENIOR SCHOOL
(Years 7 - 11)
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Girls
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*Blazer with school crest
*3 White fitted blouses with school crest (Senior girls) *2 Grey V neck jumpers with maroon stripe
*Black skirt (no other style permitted)
2 pairs black trousers (not high fashion, limited flare, no jeans)
Black or flesh coloured tights with skirts or black socks with trousers
Black hard leather school shoes (heel not more than 3cms high)
SSppoorrttss OOppttiioonnaall
*Maroon polo shirt with school logo
*Black skort with school logo Black jogging bottoms
*Grey sweatshirt with school logo *Reversible maroon/gold rugby shirt
*Maroon football socks
Black swimsuit
Football boots, shin pads and gum shields (If the child wishes to play football
or rugby)
2 pairs trainers (1 pair of pimpled astroturf trainers)
Boys
SScchhooooll OOppttiioonnaall
*Blazer with school crest
*School tie *2 Grey V neck jumpers with maroon stripe
3 White shirts (non iron) (no other style permitted)
2 Charcoal grey/black trousers
Black socks
Black hard leather school shoes
SSppoorrttss OOppttiioonnaall
*Maroon polo shirt with school logo
*Grey sweatshirt with school logo Black jogging bottoms
Black cotton rugby shorts
*Reversible maroon/gold rugby shirt
*Maroon football socks
Black swimming trunks
2 pairs trainers (1 pair of pimpled astroturf trainers)
Football boots, shin pads and gum shields
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