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School Rules
Introduction
In Salesian College the friendliness and mutual respect that exist between staff and pupils provide an ethos conducive to good order, scholarship and confidence. Students are therefore encouraged to develop a strong sense of responsibility and a caring attitude towards one another and the community at large.
Attendance
If you are absent from school you must bring a letter for your form tutor when you return to explain why you have been away. If you know in advance that you are going to be away, you should bring a letter for your form tutor giving the reason and details. Holidays should not normally be taken during term-time. Any requests for a holiday should be addressed to the Headmaster.
Signing Out
If you need to leave school (to go to a doctor or a dentist, for example) you must have permission and you must sign out. To get permission, you must bring a letter from home for your form tutor. If you are leaving during a lesson, show the letter to your teacher before the lesson starts. Before you leave the school premises you must sign the signing-out book in Reception. On your return please remember to sign back in.
Fire
In the event of fire you must remain calm and carry out the procedure that you have practised during fire drills. If the bell goes off, leave your bags and books, close the doors behind you and follow the exit arrows. You must evacuate the buildings in silence. Once outside, line up with your form group and wait for your form tutor to register you.
Valuables
You must not leave money or valuables in classrooms or changing rooms. Do not bring expensive items or large amounts of money to school. Items such as personal stereos, radios, CD players OR MP3 players should not be brought into school. Lockers are available to all students and should be used to safeguard private property.
Mobile Phones
For students in Years 7-11. mobile phones may only be brought into the College if written permission has been requested from the Headmaster and such permission granted. These must be kept securely placed in your locker and may only be used in an emergency. No mobile phone which has the capacity to take or transmit pictures is permitted on the College site. The College accepts no responsibility for any phone brought on to the premises at any time.
Lost Property
If you find something that someone has lost, please hand it in immediately to Reception. PE kit should be given to a member of the PE Department. If you cannot find your lost property, tell your form tutor. In order to avoid losing valuable kit and clothing, it is in your interest to ensure that your name is clearly marked on all items.
Protective Equipment
All boys should wear mouthguards for Rugby and Hockey lessons, and shin-pads for Soccer and Hockey lessons. Please ensure that all PE kit, including footwear, is marked with the owner’s name.
Uniform
Full school uniform must be worn at all times. If there is any reason why this is temporarily not possible, notification in writing is required. Hairstyles must be in accordance with the standards laid down by the school authorities. Extremes of style - too long or too short - are not permitted, nor is dyed or bleached hair.
College Teams - Extra Curricular Activities
The College places great emphasis on the involvement of students in extra-curricular activities, both sporting and non-sporting. Without serious reason, recognised as such by the College, students are expected to make themselves available when selected to represent the College. If there is a good reason for not being available, please ensure that a letter is sent to the Games staff in good time, requesting to be excused.
Students involved in other extra-curricular activities (non-sporting) such as Music and Drama should also attend all necessary rehearsals. For all these activities it is essential that students check the notice-boards regularly to ensure that all relevant information is noted and passed on to their parents.
PE & Games Kit
For Games lessons all boys should wear their House top, royal blue shorts and blue socks. For PE lessons they wear a white singlet with a coloured band corresponding to their House, blue shorts and white socks. A royal blue drill top should also be worn where required.
Text-books and certain specialist equipment are issued on loan. If you lose or wilfully damage anything you will be expected to pay for a replacement. Use your lockers to safeguard books and equipment and look after your property carefully.
Food and Drink
During recreation times, food should be eaten in the designated areas. Drinks should not be carried around the school. You should not eat or drink in classrooms or corridors at any time. Chewing-gum and alcohol are forbidden in school. Please make sure that all litter is put in a bin.
Look after your school - inside and out.
Equipment
We expect every pupil to have these basic items of equipment: a pen, pencil, ruler and rubber for every lesson. Some subject, e.g., Mathematics, may require other equipment such as a geometry set. You should also have a bag to carry your books and a separate bag for sports kit when required.
Medical Arrangements
If you feel unwell during the day you should report to the Medical Room. If you are not well enough to remain in school, or you need hospital treatment, your parents will be contacted. Please ensure that the school has up-to-date contact numbers, both at home and at work. You may not phone home or leave the school without prior permission from the Headmaster or Deputy Headmaster. You may not carry pills or tablets in school. If you need to take medicine in school time, this should be left with the Secretary in Reception for safe keeping in the Medical Room.
Smoking, drugs and alcohol are banned and the College will take serious action against anyone involved in these.
Presentation
Presentation of work is always important. Careless presentation will create a bad impression on your reader, who may be distracted from what you have to say. Many readers will make judgments about your general ability and even your attitude if the presentation of your work appears to be careless.
