The Upper School Contract

(d) Drunkenness and/or the consumption of spirits are viewed very seriously and, in the Lower School, are likely to result in suspension. For members of the Upper

School, the misuse of alcohol will be dealt with by Cautions and in serious cases for example where spirits are involved, through suspension. Any Sixth Former who is found to have supplied alcohol to a member of the Lower School is likely to be suspended.

It is hoped that knowledge of the College’s policy on alcohol at school will be helpful to parents in organising private parties for teenagers in the holidays.

Parents are asked to discuss the College’s Alcohol Policy with pupils entering the Lower Sixth. Specific parental permission is sought in the joining papers before pupils are offered alcohol through The Marlburian Social Centre, or at other College events. A pupil requiring medical care as a result of intoxication will receive a charge on the College bill, to meet the costs of additional nursing staff cover.

All Upper School pupils are expected to make an explicit commitment to good work and behaviour throughout their time in the school. Their HMs will ask all pupils who enter the Lower Sixth to sign an undertaking as follows:

(a) To give their academic work a high priority at all times; (b) To honour all school commitments, both academic and extra-curricular; (c) To treat fellow pupils, members of the College staff and members of the public with respect, courtesy and consideration; (d) To agree to be bound by the spirit of the School Rules and, in particular, to note that illegal, immoral or anti-social actions will not be tolerated and that those committing such offences are liable ultimately to forfeit their right to membership of the school.