School House

Student Handbook 2019-2020

The following are five principles upon which boarding at LGS is based:

1. Being an open and trusting school, boarding is based on mutual respect for all members

2. Each boarder has the right to be able to work, play and relax free from abuse, intimidation, harassment, teasing and bullying

3. There is equality of opportunity and respect for all boarders, regardless

of ethnicity, culture, gender or disability

4. Each boarder has the right to extend his intellectual growth in an atmosphere of positive encouragement and in conditions that are conducive to work

5. Despite the often great distance separating boarders from their families,

links with parents are seen as an indispensable part of the support and development of boarders in this school

Boarding primarily exists to enable boys to attend Loughborough Grammar School who would, by reason of distance or domestic circumstance, otherwise be unable to do so, and whilst doing so take as full a part as possible in the varied life of the school.

Boarding is also offered as a facility to all families with boys at the school. Any boy may board on a casual or full-time basis for whatever reason by agreement with the Housemaster.

It is our hope and intention that each House provides a comfortable, safe and caring term time home, where each boy feels of value, and can through a range of social contact, academic support, and compassionate guidance, be helped to achieve all to which he aspires.

Welcome to School House

As your Housemaster and Housemistress, we try to do all of the worrying, reminding, encouraging and supporting that your parents would be doing if you were at home. The house is a home from home: a bustling, noisy, studious and cheerful place where, we hope, everyone finds his niche. You will have a room, or an area of a room, which is yours, and it is vital that we all respect each other’s space and privacy. We expect all members of the house to be courteous and considerate: the rules and guidance that we’ve included in this handbook are mostly common sense, and exist to ensure the safety, happiness and well-being of all of us.

House Staff

The Housemaster and Housemistress are Mr and Mrs Marlow who occupy School House with their daughters, Isabelle and Elizabeth. They are assisted by their resident tutor, Mr Korosi, and non-resident tutors, Mr Clarke, Mr Tomas and Miss Southern. Two Gap students, Allan Bouwer, from South Africa and Ruarri O’Shaunessy, from Australia also help with duties in the Boarding House. Throughout the week one of us will be on duty, looking after you.

Housemaster, Mr Marlow

Housemistress, Mrs Marlow

Mr Marlow joined the Grammar School in 2000,

and is a teacher of Chemistry. He studied

Chemistry at Durham University and completed

a PGCE at Cambridge University. He enjoys

spending time with his family and friends, and

he is a keen supporter of Nottingham Forest FC

and likes cycling in his spare time.

Mrs Marlow joined the Grammar School in 2014.

She is a teacher of Maths and Science, and is Head

of Year 6. She studied Environmental Sciences at

Nottingham Trent University, and completed a

PGCE at Keele University. Whilst she spends most

of her spare time with her family, she also enjoys

going to the cinema, swimming and travelling.

Mr Clarke has spent 26 years as a member of

staff at the Grammar School. He is currently

Director of Hockey and Head of Year 13. He has

two sons who are at school within the

Foundation - one at Fairfield and the other at

the Grammar School. He plays and coaches

hockey, enjoys watching football, movies and

travelling with his family.

Mr Korosi went to an all-boys’ independent

school in Yorkshire before studying French,

German and Spanish at the University of

Durham and then completing a PGCE at the

University of York. He joined the Grammar

School in 2016 and took up the post in School

House in 2017. He is a qualified football coach

and currently coaches football and rugby at the

school - which occasionally gets in the way of

him going to watch his beloved York City FC.

Resident Assistant Housemaster

Mr Korosi

Non-Resident Assistant Housemasters

Mr Clarke

Miss Southern

Mr Tomàs

Mr Tomàs joined the Grammar School in 2017

and is a Sport and Spanish Assistant. He studied

Physical Education and Sport Science at

Universitat de Vic in Barcelona. He enjoys

spending time practising sports, travelling, and

visiting his family and friends. He is passionate

about coaching, rugby, and anything within the

world of sport and exercise.

Miss Southern joined the Grammar School in

2017 as a teacher of English. She studied at

Durham University and later completed her

PGCE at The University of Warwick. She enjoys

skiing, painting and travelling.

Gap Students

Mr Bouwer

Mr O’Shaughnessy

We are very keen that, if parents have any queries or concerns, they should not hesitate to contact us by phone or email. Do leave a message if the phone goes through to the voicemail.

Mr Marlow p.marlow@lsf.org Mrs Marlow m.marlow@lsf.org Mr Korosi b.korosi@lsf.org

Mr Clarke j.clarke@lsf.org Miss Southern h.southern@lsf.org Mr Tomas m.tomas@lsf.org

School House 01509 283741 Mr and Mrs Marlow mobile 07801 685436

Mr Bouwer is a Gap Student from South Africa,

that joined the Grammar School in January of

2019. He completed 12 years of school at

Kingswood College in SA and played 1st Team

Water polo for the school. He enjoys Scuba

Diving when he can and is a music enthusiast,

as he loves many genres of music and artists.

Mr O'Shaughnessy joined the Grammar School

in 2019. He studied in Sydney, Australia at

Barker College in 2018. In 2020 he will begin

studying Media and Law at University. He

enjoys watching and playing football, rugby and

cricket in his spare time.

Tutor Groups

Every morning, at 8.30 am, you must join your school tutor group and register with your school tutor, whose responsibility it is to monitor your day to day progress and to liaise closely with the Housemasters in all matters about you.

House Prefects

The School House Captain is a Year 13 pupil who has been selected by the House masters and tutors to take a leading role in the house. There is also a Vice-Captain.

Included in their responsibilities are:

1. Setting an impeccable example to other boys;

2. Commanding the respect of the other boys and requiring that the boys adhere to the House and School Rules;

3. Ensuring that the house is a happy and welcoming community, where all are respected and where kindness and tolerance prevail;

4. Liaising with the Housemaster in all matters concerning the house: representing the boys’ views and concerns, and supporting all staff;

5. Ensuring that boys are up promptly and dressed smartly in the morning, in bed promptly at night, and attending all meals;

6. Supporting the cleaning team in all matters of housekeeping;

7. Showing prospective boys and their families around the house and school;

8. Helping the Housemaster with the administrative organisation of the house.

School House rules

Your space and place in the house

Every boy is valued in the house for the unique qualities that he brings to our community. However, there are rules that all boys have to stick to:

1. You must never go off campus without permission.

2. You must keep your room or space tidy and hygienic at all times.

3. You must follow the procedures and rules of the house precisely, and then get on and have a great time!

Leaving the Campus

Whenever you leave the campus you have to do two things:

1. Ask for (and receive) permission – say where you are going, who you are going with, and when you will be back;

2. Sign out when you leave and in again when you return, and tell a teacher that you are back in the house.

In addition:

• You may only go off campus in pairs.

• At the weekends: you must still ask permission and sign out, even when you go to a fixture, and sign in when you return.

All students must always sign out of the house whenever they leave and sign back in on their return.

Mobile Phones

• The School Rules stipulate that no pupil may have their phone switched on or in use during the school day.

• Boarders are allowed to use their phones before and after school.

• Phones may not be used after Lights Out. Phones belonging to younger boys will be locked away at night.

• Any phone used inappropriately will be confiscated.

Routine & Roll Calls

DAILY ROUTINE (MONDAY - FRIDAY)

07.30 Wake-Up! 07.30 - 08.00 Breakfast (after breakfast beds should be

made and dorms tidied).

08.30 - 16.00 School Timetable 16.00 - 17.30 Free Time 18.00 - 18.30 Chapel (Wednesday only)

18.30 – 19:00 Tea 19:00 - 20.30 Prep 20.30 - 20.35 Roll Call 20.35 - 22.30 Free Time

22:30 year 10 lights out

23.00 11, 12 & 13 lights out

Thursday evenings

20.45 - 22.00 Sports Hall

Friday evenings

18.15 Roll Call 6th Form may sign out and go into town with permission from the Duty Master after tea

23.30 Lights out

Saturday Get up as required!

11.00 Brunch 13.00 Roll Call 17.00 Tea 18.00 Roll Call. 6th Form may then sign out and go into town.

19.30 Sports Hall 21.00 Video 23.00 All back in House

23.30 Lights out

Sunday Get up as required!

11.00 Brunch 13.00 Roll Call 16.00 Sports Hall

17.00 Tea 21.00 Roll Call

Going out mid-week

You are encouraged to attend and support school events in the evenings, but we feel that, when you are boarding mid-week, you

should only go out to social events on very special occasions, such as 18th birthdays or Granny’s 80th.

Weekend arrangements

Full boarders Full boarders are expected to be in the house all weekend, unless they arrange to stay with friends or family. If they are going to stay somewhere else, we must have permission from their own parents / guardians as well as from their host’s parents / guardians.

• You must tell us your weekend arrangements on the

preceding Thursday, and any permissions required should be with us by the end of Thursday.

• Permission should be given by parents or guardians in the form of a phonecall, voicemail or email to Mr Marlow and it will be noted in the diary, with a contact phone number.

Weekly and Flexi Boarders Weekly boarders need to decide when they are leaving for the weekend and when they are returning for the next week. They can go home on a Friday night or they may wish to stay in to be here for matches or other commitments on Saturday. They can then return on Sunday evening (by 9.00pm roll call at the latest, or by 17.00 if they want supper) or on Monday morning in time for registration.

Flexi boarders will normally have fixed nights when they are in the house. If they want to change their nights they must liaise with the HM to ensure that there is a flexi bed available to them, and their parents or guardians must contact us with details of the change in plans.

All students must always sign out of the house whenever they leave and sign back in on their return.

Permission for School Trips and Outings

Often parents or guardians are asked to sign consent forms for you to go on trips and outings. Mr or Mrs Marlow can of course do this on behalf of parents or guardians, but we require a phone call or email from parents and guardians instructing us specifically to do this on their behalf.

ICT Facilities

The house and each room is networked for your use in your prep and leisure time. At the end of school, you may also use the facilities in the ICT lab until 5.30

Laptops

You are welcome to use your own laptops in the house and will be able to use them to access the school’s internet connection. You may also find it useful to have your own printer.

Valuable Items and Money

• You are discouraged from bringing any item of value into school, and do so entirely at your own risk.

• All items must be named and you will have a lockable cupboard/drawer in which to store your personal and valuable items.

• You are advised to have a bank account for pocket money, to withdraw small amounts from the numerous banks in town.

• Any particular items of value that you have to bring into the house may be left with the Housemaster for safe keeping.

Keys

• External doors have a keypad style lock for during the day. • You will be given a key to your draw and it is your responsibility to

keep it locked. • You will have to pay for any replacement keys if lost.

Catering Arrangements and Meal times

• All boarders take their meals in the Dining Hall (Burton Hall).

• Vegetarian options are available and there is always a selection of hot and cold dishes catering for a wide variety of tastes (specific dietary requirements can also be catered for).

• All boarders, and the tutors on duty, must attend every meal.

Meal times are as follows:

Monday - Friday Breakfast 7.30 – 8.00 Lunch 13.10 – 14.00 Tea 18.30 – 17.00

Weekends

Brunch 11.00 – 11.30

Tea 17.00

Prep Times

Prep Time is designated protected time during the evenings in the house when boys are expected to be working.

The rules for Prep Time are as follows:

1. Everyone must work independently and quietly throughout prep, and must settle immediately.

2. All boys must work quietly at their desks.

3. Boys may work using the networked computers, or work in the Reading Room where there will be staff supervision.

4. Any boys not meeting expectations in a subject may be asked to do your prep under supervision in the Reading Room.

5. If you do not work appropriately during Prep Time you will be required to work in the Reading Room under supervision.

Free Time

Work hard, play hard: Your free time in the evening is as important as your prep time. You might sometimes choose to work during this time, but you must ensure that you take time to relax too.

Sport: Many of the boys join in with informal team games in the Sports Hall or outside on the School Field. It is also a time when you might pursue specialist sports training. Games: You can relax and play table football or table tennis in the house, play video games, use the computers, or watch TV. The evening staff are on hand for an informal chat or to help and advise with more particular concerns.

Weekend activities

There will be an assortment of weekend activities and trips arranged. Most will be optional, but there will be at least 1 compulsory house trip each term.

Bed Times

• Bed times are strictly enforced during the week; we all need our sleep. • You must be in your rooms 10 minutes before Lights Out, and in your

beds, with the lights out, at Lights Out time. • You should be silent after Lights Out.

Year 11, 12 & 13 23.00 Year 10 22.30

First Aid and Medical Cover

Daytime

Health Centre

• If you feel unwell or unfit, and need medical advice or attention of any kind, you should visit Mrs Krarup and Mrs Coward in the Health Centre, who will keep house staff informed.

• The sooner you receive treatment, the better, so you must avoid waiting until late in the evening before you tell someone that you are injured or unwell!

• If you are unwell you may not stay in your room during the school day; instead, you are given a bed in the Health Centre and cared for by the nurses there. At the end of the school day you will then return to the house. If you are unwell for a prolonged period then it is advised that you return home or to your guardians to be cared for.

Health Centre Opening Times:

Open Close

Monday 0830 1715 Tuesday 0830 1715 Wednesday 0830 1715 Thursday 0830 1715 Friday 0830 1715

Medical Assistance in the Evenings and at Night

• If you need any medical assistance after the Health Centre has closed, you should talk to the staff on duty straight away. All residential staff are qualified First Aiders.

• At night, if you are unwell or otherwise in need of assistance you or a friend should wake the HM for assistance. Your HM will then assess the situation and may take you to a doctor or to the Hospital if you require urgent medical care.

School Doctor

Dr Cannon holds a surgery in the Health Centre on Wednesdays at 1300. You can also arrange to see him at other times at his surgery in town.

Dorm rooms

• You are expected to keep all of your own belongings in your rooms: in addition to a bed, you have drawers and a wardrobe, a lockable cupboard and a desk.

• No toasters, kettles, fridges or other electric cooking appliances are permitted. There are fridges, microwaves and kettles in the house kitchens.

• You are encouraged to personalise your room and put up

pictures – please make sure that pictures are appropriate to a family environment!

What to pack

In addition to the uniform list stipulated for all pupils, you should remember the following:

Clothing

Full school uniform and sport kit. The school uniform should include, in addition to the basic requirements:

8-10 pairs of grey socks 10 pairs of underpants 7 school shirts

School uniform and sports clothing should be purchased from the school shop.

Additional clothing

4-6 pairs of casual socks 2 smart shirts with ties 1 smart jumper 2 jumpers or sweatshirts 4 T-shirts or casual tops 2 pairs of jeans or other casual trousers 1 pair of smart casual trousers 1 dressing gown

1 pair of slippers or night-time shoes (e.g. flip-flops) 2-3 pairs of pyjamas or other suitable night wear 1 pair of wellingtons (entirely optional) 1 pair casual shoes or trainers

The above is an indication of the minimum requirement for full time boarders. Casual clothes are worn in the evenings and at weekends. When put into the laundry, casual clothes are washed and ironed within two working days.

N.B. Storage space for casual clothes is limited to two divan drawers and approximately 0.5m hanging space per boy.

Linen

4 good-sized towels, with loops halfway down one side Duvet 2 duvet covers

2 pillows (optional. Pillows are provided, but most boys do bring their own) 4 pillow cases

2 fitted single sheets

Toiletries

Personal toilet requisites, to include: Shower gel Soap Toothbrush (and spare new toothbrush) Toothpaste Antiperspirant/deodorant Hair brush and comb Tooth Mug

Extras you might want to bring with you:

Woven name tapes Holdall or bag for Exeat weekends Stationery and stamps Handkerchiefs or tissues Hangers

Posters, photos etc to put on the wall (and blu-tak to put them there).

EVERY OBJECT AND ITEM BELONGING TO A BOY MUST BE NAMED!

You may wish to write on clothing labels, but socks must have nametags sewn on.

Electrical Equipment

1. All electrical equipment should be checked by the school before use in the house.

2. The use of equipment brought from overseas often causes problems as plugs do not conform to British Standards. The use of flat two & three pin plugs is illegal.

3. The school electrician will check all electrical items on a regular basis and will confiscate those items that do not conform to regulations!

Laundry Service (Monday – Saturday)

• You must put dirty clothes in the laundry sack on the ground floor outside the laundry by 9am.

• All socks must be in a net laundry bag, and darks and lights must be in separate bags.

• Washing is collected at 9am and generally returned within 24 hours.

• You must put your bedding in to be washed by 9am every Monday morning.

Fire Procedure

1. If the fire alarm sounds then you must leave the building and assemble on the Quad lawn.

2. A member of staff will collect the Roll Call File & register you. 3. All boys must wait to be dismissed by a member of staff.

NB If the alarm sounds and you are in bed or in the shower, you must exit as quickly as possible, but should try to grab warmer clothing and shoes if possible.

Problems

We all experience problems from time to time and over the years we have experienced most of what life can throw at us! Feel free to discuss or share your problems with any of the house staff at any time…. Experience also tells us that after the initial euphoria and excitement of being in a new environment you will feel a little down before rising phoenix like. If you are feeling low let someone know if you can….

We genuinely hope that you enjoy your time in School House