PARENT HANDBOOK

Contents

Introduction from the Head 4 The Houses and HouseTeams 5 Vision and Aims of the School 8 Statement of Boarding Principles 9 The Eight Aspects of a Benedictine Education 10 Essentials for Academic Success 11 The Rule of St Benedict & School Regulation 12 Expected Behaviour Code 14 Worries and Concerns – A Pupil’ s Guide 15 Pupils ’ Confidentiality 17 Pastoral and Safeguarding Leads 17 Health Centre 19 Term Dates and Arrangements 21 Key Dates for the AcademicYear 2022-23 22 Other School Information A-Z 25 Online Safety and E-Safety Policy 28 Education Guardian – Guidance Notes 34 The Duties of an Education Guardian 35 Procedures forVisitors 36 School Policies 38 Music at Downside School 39 Downside Sport 42 Sport & Games Programme at Downside School 43 SchoolTimetable 2022-23 44 Example of a typical weekend at Downside School 46 Co-Curriculum 48 Regular Meetings and Music Rehearsals 50 Chaplaincy 52 Old Gregorians of St Gregory ’ s Society 53