Box Hill School's Student Handbook

Day Student Handbook Years 7 - 11 +44 (0)1372 373 382 London Road, Mickleham, Surrey RH5 6EA

WELCOME TO BOX HILL SCHOOL! This booklet acts as a guide to your school, the staff, who you can turn to, our culture and how we help you to be as aspirational as you can be.

We have approximately 400 students in total at Box Hill some who are full time boarders, some who are day students and some who are flexi or weekly boarders. As a day student, you can inquire about flexi-boarding by asking your tutor for more information.

INTRODUCTION TO OUR YEAR HEADS AND DEPUTIES Head of Year 7: Mr Tottman Head of Year 8: Mrs Bocking Head of Year 9: Ms Hinchliffe

Deputy Head of Year 9: Mrs Fuller

Head of Year 10: Ms Catton

Deputy Head of Year 10: Mr Todd

Head of Year 11: Mrs Piper

Deputy Head of Year 11: Mr Jago

Head of Sixth Form: Mr Bainbridge Pastoral Lead: Mrs Osbourne

THE SCHOOL DAY Tutor Time

08:15

08:30

Lesson 1

08:35

09:25

Lesson 2

09:30

10:20

BREAK TIME Lesson 3

10:40

11:35

Lesson 4

11:40

12:35

LUNCH (YEARS 7 & 8) 12:20 - 13:20 LUNCH (YEARS 9 - 13) 12:35 - 13:20 Tutor Time

13:25

13:30

Lesson 5

13:35

14:30

Lesson 6

14:35

15:30

Lesson 7

15:35

16:25

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CAMPUS MAP AND BOARDING HOUSES

Mickleham Pitch Sports Fields

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Burmester House

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Constantine House

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Ralph House

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KEY 1. Reception 2. Dalewood House 3. Library, Reading Room and Sun Room 4. Admissions, Marketing and Development 5. Dining Room 6. McComish Hall 7. Music School 8. Climbing wall, high ropes and caving 9. Sports Centre 10. Multi Use Games Area 11. Modern Foreign Languages, ICT 2, Student Reception and Exams Office 12. Atwood House

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13. The Hub 14. Ralph House 15. Dance Studio 16. Medical Centre 17. Burford 18. Careers, ILC and Computer Science 19. Sixth Form Centre/ Winthrop Young Building 20. Maths and English (ground and first floor) 21. Burmester House 22. Larg Cottage 23. Allotments 24. Old Cottage 25. School Shop

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26. Drama Studio 27. DT 28. The Quad (Business, Geography, History) 29. Science Block 30. Weatherall Cottage (Learning Support) 31. Art, Fashion and Textiles Block 32. Jubilee Building 33. Juniper 34. Constantine House 35. Bursary 36. Pavilion

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UNIFORM Appearance Standards Hair should be kept tidy. In years 7-9 long hair should be neatly tied back.

Unnaturally coloured or excessively styled hair that draws attention to the wearer is not allowed. The Headmaster is the sole judge of this standard.

Jewellery may not be worn apart from a watch and small, stud earrings – no hoops.

Make-up is not allowed for girls in Years 7 – 9 and in Years 10 - 11 it must be worn discreetly. Only clear nail polish is allowed. No artificial eyelashes or nails.

Girls’ and Boys’ Uniform List Years 7 - 11 Blazer* Skirt or grey trousers (x 2 for boarders)*

SPORT AND ACTIVITIES KIT Black PE/games shirt* Black zip neck mid layer* Black PE skort or shorts* White PE socks* Green games socks* Black tracksuit trousers* (2 options available) Netball dress (Girls - compulsory for netball team players only and will be provided by the school)* Black/green reversible games shirt (~Boys - compulsory for rugby team players only)* Cricket shirt, trousers and box (Cricket players only)* Gum shield

Green sweater*

Shin pads

White long or short sleeve blouse,

Thirds polo shirt (to be purchased when

not fitted, revere collar (Girls) - x 3 for boarders White long or short-sleeved shirts (Boys)

Thirds are allocated at the start of term)* Appropriate trainers

- x3 for boarders)

Games bag*

School tie (Boys)*

OPTIONAL EXTRAS FOR SPORT

Tights (Girls): black/skin colour

Black base layer top. (base layer should only be worn underneath the games shirt) Black leggings. (leggings should only be worn underneath a skort) Black hoody*

White ankle socks (Girls) Grey socks (Boys) Black Leather ‘normal school shoes’ (not trainers, sneakers, suede or canvas, boots or Vans/Converse style) Coat – should be dark in colour (blue or black), solid colour, no trim, no fringes, no fur

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Waterproof tracksuit top* OPTIONAL FOR LEISURE ONLY Green or grey leisure hoody* Fleece lined jacket*

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TERM DATES AUTUMN TERM 2023 Monday 4th September

New Boarders arrive by 8pm

Tuesday 5th September

Induction Day for new students and ALL of Year 12

Existing Boarders arrive by 8pm

Wednesday 6th September

Day students arrive by 8.15am

Thursday 12th October

Half Term - 4.30pm finish

Sunday 29th October

Boarders return by 8pm

Monday 30th October

Day students arrive by 8.15am

Friday 8th December

End of term - 12pm finish

SPRING TERM 2024 Sunday 7th January

Boarders return by 8pm

Monday 8th January

Day students arrive by 8.15am

Friday 9th February

Half Term - 4.30pm finish

Sunday 18th February

Boarders return by 8pm

Monday 19th February

Day students arrive by 8.15am

Wednesday 27th March

End of term - 12pm finish

SUMMER TERM 2024

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Monday 15th April

Boarders return by 8pm

Tuesday 16th April

Day students arrive by 8.15am

Friday 24th May

Half Term - 4.30pm finish

Sunday 2nd June

Boarders return by 8pm

Monday 3rd June

Day students arrive by 8.15am

Friday 5th July

End of term - 12pm finish

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GENERAL A-Z OF BOX HILL SCHOOL A ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESS The Medical Centre is open from 7.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday. If you feel unwell when you wake up you should inform your tutor or teacher.

ACTIVITIES Activities run as part of the school timetable on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You can change activities termly but once signed up you are required to attend. Activities include diverse options such as Yoga, Dance, Chess, Netball and Cooking. You sign up for these activities on an allocated day through your school log-in on the SOCS platform. There are some activities that you can take part in outside of school. We are happy to help other activities such as Basketball to Athletics, Dance to Horse Riding. You just need to let us know.

ALCOHOL The drinking of alcohol on the school premises or when under the jurisdiction of the school is forbidden.

B BULLYING Bullying will not be tolerated in any circumstance, and you should try to report any such instance, whether you are directly involved or not, to your tutor or Head of Year immediately.

C CONFIDENTIALITY We understand that you may wish to talk about some things in confidence and we are happy to do so. However, if there are concerns about your safety, we may well need to share this with Ms Robinson or one of her DDSL (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead).

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COMPLAINTS If you feel the need to complain about something, please speak to your tutor or Head of Year in the first instance. If you are still not happy, you are welcome to speak to Ms Robinson (Deputy Head Pastoral). The Syndicate Members are also keen to listen so, please do speak with them too; posters of who they are posted around the school site.

Regarding all child protection matters or concerns, Ms Robinson, Deputy Head Pastoral or Mrs Ellis, Assistant Head are available.

D DRUGS POLICY Please read the School’s Drugs Policy, published in full on the website.

E ELECTRICAL GOODS Students who bring in their own laptops - there will be regular checks with regard to electrical safety and it is essential that you follow the rules that are put in place for your protection and the protection of the School.

E-MAIL Please check your email on a regular basis as this is one way your teachers will communicate with you.

EXPECTATIONS We expect you to be considerate of others, responsible, smart, punctual, hardworking, and polite. You can expect to be treated fairly and with respect.

F FIRE ALARMS During the School Day: 8am-5pm weekdays, please go to the back field and line up: your tutor will register you at the ALPHABETICAL letter that corresponds to your tutor group.

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A fire alarm could go off at any time. Sometimes it is a drill, but it may be a real fire. This could happen during Boarding Time - after 5pm and before 8am weekdays as well as anytime during the weekends. The procedure is different to what happens during the school day.

FOOD COMMITTEE We have volunteering students from who will be representing their peers at the Food Committee. They should be able to express the expectations and wishes with regards to food in the Dining Hall.

G GUARDIANS (HEAD BOY/HEAD GIRL) Our Guardians are our Heads of School who lead and represent our student body. They are voted in and helpful in terms of expressing student views and assisting in making change for the better, to the school community.

H HAIR AND HAIR COLOUR Please note that hair should not be coloured (please see the appearance standards requirements). If hair has been coloured so that it is significantly different from a natural shade, you will be expected to pay for it to be returned to a natural colour.

HONESTY AND THEFT POLICY You will be given a locker in which to store books and sports kit. No one else is permitted to access your locker and any sort of vandalism or theft will be sanctioned.

Your clothes and other possessions should all be named.

In the event of a theft, the incident must be reported to the member of staff who will investigate the incident with a team of staff. If theft occurs on site, it could go as far as the police needing to be involved.

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I INTERNET ACCESS – WI-FI The IT Department is here to support you in programming and gaining access to the wireless connection once students arrive. You are able to bring iPad, in addition to a Windows or an Apple Mac laptop. Please note a Windows laptop is preferred as the School uses Mircosoft software for teaching and learning.

A 13” minimum laptop screen size, with a minimum 8GB memory specification is required. There is also plenty of opportunity for students to access their e-mails and the internet in the Computer Suites around the School.

L LOST PROPERTY The Student Receptionist, Ms Helen Sage, is in charge of lost property. Please see her or inform us if you have lost something. Please report losses as soon as they occur.

M MEDICINES Please do not bring your own medicines to school except for those prescribed by your doctor. Nurses must be aware of all medication.

MOBILE PHONES You are allowed to bring mobile phones to school. However, you do so at your own risk and should ensure that they are locked away safe when you are not using them. For all students in Year 7-11, mobile phones are collected at night and returned after school the following day. Remember that mobile phones should not be used around the school campus. This also applies to use of headphones around campus.

MONEY Please do not keep large quantities of cash on you.

MUSIC LESSONS If you wish to learn to play a musical instrument or take singing lessons, 12

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you should contact Miss Jessica Taylor in the Music School who will arrange lessons for you. Her email is jessica.taylor@boxhillschool.com

P PREP (HOMEWORK) A Prep timetable is sent out in September which is followed by all staff and students. Prep should be completed to the best of your ability at all times and handed in by the deadline stated.

Year

Homework Duration

7, 8 & 9

30 minutes of homework per subject, two subjects per evening.

10 & 11

40 minutes of homework per subject, two or three subjects per evening.

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40 minutes of homework per subject, two or three subjects per

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R REGISTRATION During the school day you are required to attend two registration periods with your year group. These are a legal requirement by the Department for Education. They take place in the tutor bases at 8.15am in the morning and at 1.25pm in the afternoon.

S SANCTIONS We aim to create a harmonious community who follow the rules and make the most of their time with us here at Box Hill School. Occasionally, sanctions are required when students fall short of what is expected of them. There is a clear Sanctions Policy in place, and this is available on our website. These range from house confinements to gating, though may also include a Senior Leadership or boarders detention.

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All of your homework will be available on the SMHW platform. You will be provided with your log in details when you arrive. Your teachers will upload documents and instructions and you will be provided with all your log in details in the induction process. Teachers will also email work to you if they are not going to be in lessons or if you have missed work.

SMOKING We are a no smoking school. It is an offence to smoke anywhere on the school premises. Please read the School’s policy on smoking published on the website.

SPORTS KIT Only Box Hill sports uniform may be worn. You will be required to purchase this from UniSmart (the school shop) online or you may be able to purchase it second hand from Student Reception.

SYNDICATE At Box Hill School the prefect body is called the Syndicate and the Head Boy and Girl are called Guardians. The Syndicate are an essential feature of the school and have an important role to play. Anyone in the Sixth Form may apply to join the Syndicate by writing a letter to the Headmaster at the appropriate time. This usually takes place from January to March. Candidates are expected to be positive members of our community who have shown their commitment to the school and to the Round Square IDEALS. Decisions about who should be accepted into the Syndicate are not based on academic achievement but more on personal merit – determination, resilience, mindfulness of others, reliability, and strength of character.

T THIRDS AND INTER THIRDS COMPETITIONS The whole school is divided into four “Thirds” (originally there were three but as the school grew, so did the number of thirds!) which are, effectively, houses for sports, music competitions etc. The membership of a particular Third is irrespective of which house or year you are in. They are called Athenians, Corinthians, Olympians and Spartans. Points are awarded so that each Third competes against the others.

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W WORRIES OR CONCERNS You may be worried about something that is happening to you/around you.

You may need help or need to know where to seek help.

You may just want to talk over something which is troubling you. If so...Who is available in school?

You can approach any of these people on your own or with a friend: •

A Peer Mentor

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Your Tutor or Head of Year/Programme

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Deputy Head (Pastoral) or Assistant Head (Pastoral)

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The School nurses in the Medical centre

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The Sixth Form Pastoral Lead or The Pastoral Hub Leader

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All Box Hill staff are here to listen and to help. They will try to do what they can.

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Helpful Contact Information if you are worried or concerned about yourself or anyone else at School

Deputy Head (Pastoral)

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD (DSL)

House Parent & Art Teacher

DEPUTY DSL

Ms Hayley Robinson

Ms Jo Catton

Jo.Catton@ boxhillschool.com 01372 373382 ext 5008 (House)

Hayley.Robinson@ boxhillschool.com

Assistant Head Pastoral & Boarding

01372 385048 07936 337 527

Mrs Claire Ellis

DEPUTY DSL

Claire.Ellis@ boxhillschool.com 01372 384272 07801 964396

INDEPENDENT LISTENER

Ms Sandra Faccini Sandra.Faccini@ boxhillschool.com

Head of Mathematics

DEPUTY DSL

Assistant House Parent, Science & PE Teacher

DEPUTY DSL

Mrs Chris Wilson

Mr George Cook

Christine.Wilson@ boxhillschool.com

George.Cook@ boxhillschool.com

01372 384253

01372 373382 ext 4271/5018 (Science) ext 5012 (House)

Whisper: Want to report a concern anonymously?

Please use Whisper on the School Desktop Computers.

outside School For advice on a range of issues

Children’s Commissioner’s Help at Hand Service

NSPCC Helpline help@nspcc.org.uk

help.team@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk

0808 800 5000

0800 528 0731

Childline

childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/ help-at-hand/get-in-touch

www.childline.org.uk 0800 1111

Independent Schools Inspectorate www.isi.net 0207 600 0100

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