“This year make the most of all that Rossall has to offer and all that you are capable of. Seize every opportunity to learn and to grow. Be kind and considerate of others. Know that as ambassadors of Rossall, your welcome and your smile always make a difference. Your appearance is important and is a reflection of the pride you take in yourself and your work.You are members of a caring, compassionate and inclusive community and everyone here is invested in you becoming the very best version of yourself.”
TERM DATES
MICHAELMAS TERM 2024
Staff days: Tues/Wed 27/28 August
New & Sixth Form boarders arrive: Thursday 29 August
New pupil induction & Returning Boarders arrive: Friday 30 August
Term begins: Monday 02 September 8.20am
Half-term begins: Boarders depart Friday 11 October 4.15pm
Boarders return Sunday 27 October 8.00pm
Term resumes: Day pupils Monday 28 October 8.20am
End of term: Boarders depart Wednesday 11 December 12.30pm
LENT TERM 2025
Staff Day: Friday 03 January
Boarders Return Sunday 05 January
Term begins: Day pupils Monday 06 January 8.20am
Half-term begins: Boarders depart Friday 14 February 4.15pm
Boarders return Sunday 23 February 8.00pm
Term resumes: Day pupils Monday 24 February 8.20am
End of term: Boarders depart Friday 04 April 12.30pm
SUMMER TERM 2025
Staff Day Tuesday 22 April
Boarders Return Tuesday 22 April 8.00pm
Term begins: Day pupils Wednesday 23 April 8.20am
Half-term begins: Boarders depart Friday 23 May 4.15pm
Boarders return Sunday 01 June 8.00pm
Term resumes: Day pupils Monday 02 June 8.20am
End of term: Boarders depart Friday 04 July 12.30pm
ROSSALL SCHOOL STAFF
ROSSALL SCHOOL LIFE GOVERNORS
The Earl of Derby DL
Mrs H N Trapnell
Mr A N Stephenson
Mr M J Reece
Mrs C Preston
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
Mr K Budge (Chair)
Mr S J Fisher (Vice Chair)
Dr H O Fajemirokun
Dr D M Elliott
Mrs L Croston
The Revd Canon W G Ashton
The Revd Canon J Hall
Mr R Wilson
Mr D K Gill
Mrs G King
Mr A C Potts
Mr J Holt
Mrs B Doshi
Secretary to Council: Mrs M Walmsley
SCHOOL STAFF
SENIOR EXECUTIVE TEAM
Mr J Quartermain Headmaster head@rossall.org.uk
Mrs C Coley-Maud Chief Financial Officer bursar@rossall.org.uk
Ms D Porovic Senior Deputy Head d.porovic@rossall.org.uk
Mr M Turner Head of Preparatory School & Nursery prepoffice@rossall.org.uk
Mrs C Stacker Deputy Head (Academic) c.stacker@rossall.org.uk
Mr N Crombie Deputy Head (Sixth Form) n.crombie@rossall.org.uk
Mrs E Williams Deputy Head (Safeguarding & Boarding) e.williams@rossall.org.uk
Mr A Cawkwell Director of Admissions & Development a.cawkwell@rossall.org.uk
Mrs V Low Director of Operations v.low@rossall.org.uk
ROSSALL SCHOOL STAFF
NURSERY STAFF
Mrs A Trippier Interim Nursery Manager
Miss A Bird Deputy Nursery Manager
Miss O Simms Pre School Team Leader
Miss R Chapman Sandpipers Team Leader
Miss N Schofield Sanderlings Team Leader
PREPARATORY ACADEMIC STAFF
Mrs R Scott
Year 6S Class Teacher, Assistant Head of Prep
Mrs S Kenmare Year 6R Class Teacher
Mr L Condon
Mr J Drake
Ms A Angus
Year 5 Class Teacher, Deputy Head of Prep
Year 4 Class Teacher
Year 3 Class Teacher
Mr A Brown Year 2 Class Teacher
Mrs T Roberts Year 1 Class Teacher
Mrs A Trippier
Reception Class Teacher, EYFS Lead
Miss S Fletcher Prep Learning Development (HLTA)
Miss K Santamera Prep Learning Development (HLTA)
Mrs S Morton Prep Learning Development (HLTA)
Mrs J Lawton Pre-Prep Learning Development
ROSSALL SCHOOL STAFF
SENIOR ACADEMIC STAFF (continued)
ECA Mrs E Alexander Head of Strings and Preparatory Music
16.30 - 17.30 Activities (Visitors allowed in houses after 17.30 hours. Any pupils going off-campus must have permission from their Houseparent and must sign out/sign in on return (this is only permitted on Fridays)
17.40 School buses depart and home for most day students
17.45 - 18.20 Tea
18.20 Roll in Houses
18.30 - 20.30 Prep in Houses (pupils only) or Sumner Library/ IT Room (Prep to be done in silence, mobile phones off, no walking around or showers. On Friday, prep finishes in all houses at 19.30. All day pupils leave campus at 20.30)
20.30 Free time/Visiting
21.30 Roll in Houses for Y9-Y11
21.45 Bed time and lights out for Y9
22.00 Bed time and lights out for Y10-11
Roll in houses for Sixth Form
23.00 Bed time and lights out for Sixth Form
SCHOOL DAY ROUTINES
SATURDAY
08.30 Breakfast
09.45 Roll in houses
10.00-11.55 Prep/Acitvities/ Sports Fixtures
11.55 Roll in houses
12.00 Lunch
12.30 Free time (any pupils going off-site must have permission and must sign out/sign in on return)
17.25 Roll in houses
17.45 Tea
21.30 Roll in Houses for Y9-10
22.00 Roll in Houses for Y11
22.30 Roll in Houses for all Sixth Formers
Houses locked
In own room and lights outdiscretionary
SUNDAY 11.25 Roll in Houses 11.30 Brunch 11.30-17.30 Free time (any pupils going off-site must have permission and must sign out/sign in on return) 17.30 Roll in Houses 17.45 Tea 18.30 House meetings; All exeats to have returned to Houses
19.00 - 20.00 Prep/Quiet Time 21.30 Roll in Houses for Y9-11 22.00 Roll in Houses for Sixth Form
Houses locked
SAFEGUARDING AT ROSSALL
The safety and well-being of all our pupils at Rossall School is our highest priority. Our business is to know everyone as an individual and to provide a secure and caring environment so that every pupil can learn in safety. We expect respect, good manners and fair play to be shown by everyone so that every pupil can develop to their full potential and feel positive about themselves as an individual. All pupils should care for and support each other.
Rossall prides itself on its culture of open and effective communication between staff and pupils.
Our aims are to:
a) create an environment in our School which is safe and secure for all pupils
b) encourage our pupils to establish satisfying relationships with their families, with peers and with other adults
c) encourage children to develop a sense of autonomy and independence
d) work with parents to build their understanding of and commitment to the welfare of all pupils
WHO TO TURN TO
All pupils know that there are adults to whom they can turn if they are worried, including Houseparents, the Designated Safeguarding Leads, the Headmaster, Deputy Heads, as well as their Heads of Year, Form Tutors, Class Teachers and the Medical Staff.
All pupils have access to a telephone helpline, enabling them to call for support in private.
Every child is given a care card which contains guidance on where to turn for advice, including confidential helplines and web addresses for external specialists.
Our notice boards around school, the Medical Centre and all Houses display advice on where pupils can seek help, e.g. Child Line and the Independent Person.
We provide leadership training to our School Captains and their team of Monitors which specifically covers the importance of offering support and assistance to younger and vulnerable pupils.
KEY CONTACT DETAILS SAFEGUARDING AT ROSSALL
Emma Williams Deputy Head (Safeguarding and Boarding) e.williams@rossall.org.uk
Matt Turner Head of the Prep School m.turner@rossall.org.uk
Child abuse can be of a sexual, emotional or physical nature, it can also be the result of neglect.Concerns or suspicions may arise through either direct allegation, direct observation or by changes in attitude or behaviour. All members of the teaching and support staff receive Safeguarding training on an annual basis.
The school Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is updated annually and is available on the School website.
SENIOR SCHOOL RULES
Rossall School recognises that effective teaching and learning can only take place in a caring, well-ordered environment. At Rossall our behaviour policy is applied fairly and consistently across all pupils regardless of background or seniority. Good discipline is important for the growth, welfare and development of our pupils. In this regard, our pupils are given clear expectations, effective pastoral support and opportunities to build good social relationships. High standards of behaviour, manners and discipline are expected of all pupils at all times. Pupils are expected to behave in such a way as to be a credit to themselves and to the School.
Rossall bases its code of behaviour on four general principles:
• We believe in giving our best effort in all things, at all times and fulfilling our commitments
• We believe in trying to be a positive influence in what we do, and encouraging others to do the same
• We believe in being courteous, considerate, compassionate and respectful to others
• We believe in taking pride in ourselves, in our ideals and our environment.
Additionally Rossall students are expected to look smart at all times during the School day and should ensure that they are fully aware of the details of the School Uniform Policy that can be found on the School website. https://rossall.org.uk/uniform/
BEHAVIOUR AND EXPECTATIONS
Particular attention is drawn to the following points:
• Rossall encourages all of its pupils to show respect for each other.
• All pupils should be aware that the School expects high standards of appearance at all times. Pupils must travel to and from School in uniform unless they have permission to wear alternative clothing.
• All pupils are expected to know and display basic ‘good manners’. Staff will make clear their expectations in this respect.
SENIOR SCHOOL RULES (CONTINUED)
• We expect all pupils to be ready to learn and to participate in School games and activities as per the timetable.
• All conduct that is anti-social, serves to bring discredit or disrepute to the School, whether on the premises, or elsewhere, is deemed a breach of School Rules.
• Disruption in lessons is not acceptable and will be dealt with firmly.
• The use of mobile phones during during the school day is prohibited for Year 7 - 10; students in Year 11 and the Sixth Form are able to use their mobile phones in designated places only. Earphones and earpods should not be worn during the school day.
• Any unauthorised items such as mobile phones will be confiscated as a disciplinary penalty under the school behaviour policy. Any confiscated items will be taken to the Academic Secretary’s Office.
• Public displays of intimacy and sexual activity between pupils when in the care of the School will be liable for a sanction.
• Bullying is not acceptable in any form and pupils are educated in the School’s anti-bullying policy and must embrace it.
• We will impose sanctions on any pupil who misuses technology to bully, harass or abuse another in line with our anti-bullying policy. Similarly, taking images or videos of staff or pupils or distributing any such material without consent will be dealt with in line with the School’s behaviour policy.
• We impose sanctions on those who access pornography or sext with greater sanction of those who choose to disseminate images and material. The latter of these is illegal and the police will be involved in such instances.
• Rossall strongly disapproves of the abuse of alcohol, drugs, legal highs, vaping juice and tobacco. The school will act accordingly and pupils should expect to be dealt with in accordance with the school rules.
• Vandalism and theft will be dealt with firmly with either, but certainly the latter, likely to lead to permanent exclusion.
These points are supported by a system of rewards and, where necessary, appropriate sanctions. Sanctions will be at a level that reflects the severity of the offence, the possible influence on others and the maturity of the pupil.
All pupils should read and be familiar with these School Rules and the Behaviour Policy.
SENIOR SCHOOL RULES (CONTINUED)
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
• If pupils require medical support during the day they should get a chit from their teacher and then go to the Medical Centre. Pupils must then follow the directions given by the medical staff. Pupils should not have medication in school without the authorisation of the Houseparent, Tutor or medical staff. Whenever possible absence from lessons should be avoided and visits to the Medical Centre should be limited to break and lunchtime.
• No food, crockery or cutlery may be removed from the Dining Hall. Food and drink may not be consumed whilst walking around the campus.
• Pupils must attend all lessons, games, activities, meals and Chapel - cutting a commitment will be seen as truancy.
• During Supervised Study and Prep there should be no movement around the campus. Pupils are not allowed to return to their houses during the school day except for break and at lunchtime.
• House rules regarding visitors must be abided by.
• Cars, motorbikes and bicycles cannot be brought to school without the permission of the Director of Sixth Form. Written parental permission is required and separate rules apply. Younger pupils wishing to cycle to school must seek permission from their Head of Year.
• Ball games or any ‘loud behaviour’ are not allowed in the Square. Sunbathing is allowed directly outside the House but not during school hours.
• All electrical equipment must have been officially tested and marked as such. Any form of cooking or heating equipment is banned in bedrooms and studies for safety reasons.
• Entry into the Swimming Pool, Gymnasium and use of other sports equipment is not allowed without a member of staff supervising the activity.
SENIOR SCHOOL RULES (CONTINUED)
DISCIPLINE
• The following places are out of bounds – the shore, all private houses and gardens, the staff Common Room, the Kitchens, the Maintenance Department and Yard, the Pavilion and Grounds Department. All other school buildings when not in normal use and the formal lawns for games are also out of bounds.
• During break and lunch time pupils are permitted in supervised areas only - house day rooms, social spaces and the Library.
• Pupils must respect all Fire and Health and Safety precautions and be familiar with the routines designed to promote their safety.
• Pupils must not use or possess any weapons (without due authority) or fireworks.
• Pupils must not engage in any form of gambling.
• Pupils must not buy or sell goods, or borrow without permission.
• Pupils must not indulge in relationships of an intensely physical nature. Public displays of affection are not permitted.
• Damage to property belonging to the School or another person, should be reported immediately.
• Pupils must not smoke or vape, or have possession of related.
• Pupils must not consume or possess any illegal substances/ materials.
• Pupils must not consume or possess alcohol without due authority.
• During the school week, boarders are not permitted to leave the campus. Exceptional leave on other nights may be granted by Houseparents.
House rules are published in the House Boarding Handbook for tutors and pupils.
SENIOR SCHOOL RULES (CONTINUED)
EXPECTATIONS IN THE CLASSROOM
• Punctuality is required as a matter of courtesy.
• Pupils must arrive with all textbooks, exercise books, sufficiently charged learning devices and other equipment that is relevant and expected.
• Pupils must listen carefully to instructions.
• All tasks set by the teacher must be completed in an orderly and appropriate way. The instructions for the activity must always be followed carefully.
• The school will not tolerate any interruption of the teacher.
• Follow common courtesy and listen to each other in class.
• Complete all homework by the given date. No late work will be accepted unless an acceptable explanation has been given to the teacher or where previous arrangements have been made.
• Swearing will not be tolerated.
• Keep all classrooms tidy.
• Note that no eating, drinking (other than water) or chewing gum will be allowed in class.
• Mobile phones are not allowed to be used in class.
• Computers, iPads and any other electronic devies should only be used when instructed to do so by the teacher.
• Arrive and leave the class dressed as per the school uniform code.
Pupils needing to miss lessons or other School commitments require the permission of the Head of Year supported by a letter from parents or Houseparents in the case of boarders. They must also explain the circumstances to the appropriate teachers and Houseparent in advance.
Absence of more than one day requires permission to be sought from the Senior Deputy Head.
SENIOR SCHOOL RULES (CONTINUED)
DIGITAL DEVICES
Desktops, laptops and iPads commissioned to run the software appropriate to the School’s network are fully networked both to the Internet and the School’s own Intranet. There is an array of software and hardware devices in the system to prevent misuse. All activity on the network is monitored, for the security of the pupils and of the network itself.
Pupils are expected to follow the ICT Acceptable Use policy, which lists the rules of conduct and consequences for misappropriate use of devices or the Network. Full details and a copy of the contract for network use are sent to all parents prior to their child’s entry into the School and whenever updates are issued.
MOBILE PHONES
The use of mobile phones during the school day is prohibited. The Education Act 2011 allows teachers to confiscate and search mobile phones when they are being used to cause a disturbance or otherwise contravene the School’s behaviour policy. If a search of the phone is required it will be handed to the Senior Deputy Head/Designated Safeguarding Lead to conduct the search. If a mobile phone has been confiscated, it can be collected from the Academic Secretary’s office.
All personal items, including mobile phones must be named. The School will not accept any liability for the loss of mobile phones. As with other personal items, they should be covered by parental household insurance policies.
SENIOR SCHOOL RULES (CONTINUED)
ANTI-BULLYING AT ROSSALL
All reasonable steps should be taken to ensure that, so far as it is possible, every pupil feels safe and happy at School and feels supported and protected at all times. Rossall expects all members of the School community to uphold this code.
• Every pupil at Rossall has the right to enjoy their learning and leisure time free from intimidation.
• Rossall pupils will not tolerate unkind actions or remarks, even when these were not intended to cause hurt.
• Rossall pupils understand that to stand by when someone else is bullied, is to support bullying.
• If you are being bullied, or you know of someone who is being bullied, you should report this to a member of staff or a responsible senior pupil.
• Bullying will always be taken seriously by staff and pupils must play their part in creating an environment free of intimidation at Rossall.
Further information is available in the School’s anti-bullying policy.
OTHER KEY INFORMATION
PUPIL VOICE AT ROSSALL
We place huge emphasis on opportunities for all pupils to share their opinions and ideas for how to make Rossall a welcoming and inclusive community and the very best learning environment.
Pupils can get involved by joining one of a number of pupil committees, by sharing their views with representatives of these committees, by completing the termly surveys or by speaking to their Head of Year or any of the Deputy Heads or the Headmaster.
We strongly encourage pupils to bring forward issues that they would like to raise in assemblies and we seek to ensure that our diverse student body is effectively represented and catered for.
OTHER KEY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE NOT FEELING WELL
During the school day all pupils have access to the Medical centre should they need to see one of the School Nurses or feel so unwell as to be unable to continue in their lessons. As detailed above, pupils must ask permission from the teacher of the lesson they are due to be in before making their way to the Medical centre. Whenever possible absence from lessons should be avoided and visits to the Medical Centre should be limited to break and lunchtime.
The nursing team will assess a pupil before determining the most appropriate course of action.
Should a day pupil need to be sent home, the nursing team will contact the parents directly.
REPORTING AN ABSENCE
Please be reminded that pupils should be in School before the start of morning registration at 8.20am each morning. For day pupils any absence on the day should be reported by emailing attendance@rossall.org.uk before the start of the School day.
Every day in school is important but, should there be a reason for an unavoidable absence, all such requests should be directed to the Head of Year for authorisation. Any absence request for longer than one day will be referred to the Senior Deputy Head for consideration.
Term Dates are available on our website a year in advance. Parents should check these when booking boarder flights and family holidays.
OTHER KEY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
SCHOOL ONLINE PLATFORMS
The School uses a number of online platforms to share information with pupils and enable them to make good progress both academically and in terms of personal development.
Some of they key online platforms that you are likely to use are included below:
Google Apps
You will use these to access your prep and class tasks through Google Classroom. You will also use them for the purposes of accessing your emails, completing tasks and creating content. https://www.google.com/
iSams Pupil App
You will use this for accessing your timetable and your reports.
ClassCharts
This app provides a record of your merits and conduct notes.
Unifrog
This app contains information about careers and uses responses from quizzes to tailor information according to your age and interests.
THE SCHOOL CALENDAR
FOR PARENTS
The School’s Calendar can be found at https://rossall.org.uk/calendar/
FOR STUDENTS
Students can find the calendar, alongside dates of all of the School’s events and activities via SOCS using the QR code below.
BEING AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
FUNDAMENTAL BRITISH VALUES
All Rossall pupils should be aware of the Fundamental British Values that underpin what it is to be a citizen in a modern and diverse Great Britain valuing our community and celebrating diversity of the UK. These values are Democracy, Rule of Law, Respect and Tolerance, Individual Liberty.
PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS
The list below is a reminder of characteristics protected in British law that ensure that our community is free from discrimination on the basis of…
• age
• gender reassignment
• being married or in a civil partnership
• being pregnant or on maternity leave
• disability
• race including colour, nationality, ethinic or national origin
• religion or belief
• sex
• sexual orientation
MISSIONS AND AIMS
ROSSALL SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Shaping Lives, Inspiring Excellence
It is our mission to inspire young people to develop a life-long love of learning within a pastorally nurturing, culturally exciting and intellectually creative community.
ROSSALL SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT
Rossall School is a Charity, the Objectives of which are “to provide, at a moderate cost, for the sons and daughters of clergymen and others, without limit of age, a classical, mathematical and general education of the highest class.” (1844)
The School is committed to inspiring young people to develop their potential by providing them with a first class educational experience within the context of an intellectually exciting and culturally creative community.
KEY THEMES
• Inspiring intellectual excitement and academic excellence
• Developing compassionate and caring young people
• Engendering cultural awareness and artistic creativity
• Ensuring public benefit
• Promoting sporting excellence
• An education for the future
MISSIONS AND AIMS (CONTINUED)
Rossall is also an IB World School and as such espouses the values of the International Baccalaureate Organization.
The IB learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success.
They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.
The profile aims to develop learners who are:
Inquirers
Knowledgeable Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
You can find out more about the IB Learner profile on our website or by speaking to the Director of IB or any of your teachers.
