Newcastle School for Boys Parent Handbook 2008 / 2009 |
 |
||
The Senior School - Senior School Rules |
|||
Scope
The Headmaster’s authority is exercised by the application of the School’s Rules:
- To all boys based at The Grove irrespective of age
- On all School premises
- On journeys which are part of School activities
- Travelling to and from School, and at lunchtime
- At all times when pupils are in School uniform or representing the School
- Whether on or off School premises (including trips and visits)
Staff and prefects exercise that part of the Headmaster’s authority over pupils which is delegated to them when carrying out their duties.
Behaviour
Members of the School are expected to act with integrity and to show good sense and good judgement at all times, by following the Code of Conduct, which sets out the fundamental principles of the School’s Policy on Behaviour and Discipline and which is to be found in all classrooms. All boys should be aware of the School’s Anti-Drugs and Substances Policy. The School’s Policy on Alcohol and the School’s Anti-Bullying Policy. Subject specific rules and safety procedures must be observed.
Obligations on Pupils
There are various obligations that all members of the School are expected to fulfil.
Attendance
- All boys are expected to attend all timetabled lessons and activities unless ill or injured, or for reasons notified and agreed by the appropriate member of staff in advance
- All boys are expected to be available to play for a School team when selected and to take reasonable steps to ensure that any problem is communicated directly (i.e., face to face) and well in advance to the teacher in charge of that team
- Boys involved in musical and dramatic performances and other similar groups are expected to attend rehearsals and meetings. They should take reasonable steps to ensure that any problem is communicated directly (i.e., face to face) and well in advance to the teacher in charge.
- Boys may not leave the site during the School day unless they have permission from a member of staff. Anyone leaving the site must sign out (see below.)
Registration
- All boys should be in their Form Room for morning registration by 8.40 am and for afternoon registration at 1.55 pm.
- Boys arriving late must report to the Office on arrival.
- Boys leaving or re-entering the site after morning registration and before the end of the School day must report to the Office.
Assembly
- All members of the School are expected to attend assembly unless required for an approved activity
- Parents who wish their son to be excused Christian assemblies on grounds of conscience must obtainpermission from TheHeadmaster
Sanctions
- Boys awarded sanctions by members of staff areexpected to complete or serve that punishment at or by the time notified, unless permission for a deferral has been obtained in advance from the Deputy Head or Pastoral Care Leader
Alcohol and Smoking
- Boys are forbidden regardless of age from:
- Bringing alcohol or smoking materials onto School premises
- Consuming alcohol or smoking during the School day or when in the care of the School, whether on or off School premises
| Next Section: The Junior School - Attendance | Main School Website |