Classical Civilisation

Choosing the right subjects for GCSE House Life

Washing and drying machines are for use by Matrons and resident staff only. 6th Form pupils may Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in apply to Matron if they wish to do their own laundry.

February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at Any items for dry cleaning should be handed to Matron who will arrange for them to be cleaned. the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final MATRONS option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final Matrons are on duty from Monday to Friday from 8.00am—9.00pm and on Saturdays from 8.00am— options form is submitted, the allocation of options 6.00pm will be made based on the information supplied on the form.They: • look after your laundry • Once choices have been made, the College reserves will usually be your first port of call for any medical issues • the right to withdraw any courses for which there is are responsible for the domestic side of the house so expect to be chased by them if your room is insufficient demand. dirty/untidy or if you haven’t made your bed!

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are Most importantly, they are: • sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing a friend • prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will a listening ear • contact you to discuss alternatives. a shoulder to cry on, and • someone to be a mum if you need it.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from Matrons have their own email address which is: gosmatron@lordwandsworth.org the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon

Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most MEDICAL MATTERS appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger

Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

Medication: Painkillers and any other medication cannot be kept by students in the 3rd, 4th and 5th Form; it must be stored with Matron. Sixth Formers need to declare what they have and fill out a form.

DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS: These can be arranged via Matron, houseparent or directly through the Medical Centre. Doctor’s surgeries are held every Monday and Thursday afternoons. Day pupils should see their own doctor at home unless they are registered with one of the school doctors.