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to support each other

We teach them to be especially sensitive to newcomers and help them to become part of the school. We want them to tell the truth even when it takes courage to be honest. We help them to become mature youngsters who will be brave enough to stand up for what they believe and strong enough to reject ideas which conflict with their personal ideals of right and justice.

help us to help them

By pulling together in the same direction with the staff and families our students achieve success and happiness.

We encourage them to be self-disciplined and to complete their homework to the best of their ability. We do not wish homework to be a source of dispute between the school and its students, nor to be a source of anxiety. It is an opportunity to reinforce learning.

We encourage them to be open and share concerns and worries. This way we can help to address the problems that are causing difficulty.

help themselves

We have straightforward school rules that were designed to ensure that the school is a safe, stimulating and rewarding environment for everyone.

Our students work towards taking responsibility for their own actions which is an essential part of growing into adulthood.

We expect them to respect other students' rights and property as outlined in the School Council agreement.

keep us informed

When it is necessary to have time off we ask parents or carers to notify taxis before 7am in the morning and let the school know by telephone. A letter should be sent when the student returns to school. All unexplained absences will be followed up by a telephone call from school to home.

We expect our students never to leave the classroom without the agreement of the teacher. Boarding students have a responsibility to inform staff of their whereabouts at all times.

dress smartly...

Students should dress as if they were going to work and with a respect for the wider community. The school has a sweatshirt to be worn with students' own clothes. Students were actively involved in the selection of the original uniform which is currently being updated. We prefer students not to wear jewellry because it causes upset if a favourite item is lost. Any jewellery that could be a health and safety problem will have to be removed for certain periods in the timetable. Certain items of clothing are required for games and swimming.