Administrative Matters Absence from School
Sports Leave
Money
FULL DAY AND PARTIAL DAY ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS
Parents are required to submit a request for Sport Leave via the online Sport Leave Application Form. Leave applications are to be submitted at least a week in advance, except under extenuating circumstances.
There is little opportunity to spend money at School and it is recommended that boys should not bring large amounts of money, except in special circumstances. On such occasions it would be advisable for the boy to hand the money to his Class teacher for safekeeping immediately on arrival at school. Boys are not permitted to sell articles to each other whilst at school. This includes fundraising via chocolate sales and the like.
When a student is ill and unable to attend School. Parents are required to notify the School by 8.20am if their son is not attending on any given day, either for a full day or for a partial day absence. To advise the School, parents must log into KingsNet, click on the ‘Absence’ icon on their parent dashboard, complete and submit the online form. After two consecutive days of absence, the School requires a medical certificate; parents are required to attach the medical certificate to the Medical Certificate online form.
Special Leave Requests During Term Time The School asks that any leave outside of holiday time be requested well in advance. Parents requesting Special Leave during Term must apply online to the Head of School via the Special Leave Application form. A copy of the completed form will be emailed to parents upon submission. Parents will also receive advice via email whether their request has been approved or otherwise. Parents should not assume that leave has been approved until email advice confirming approval is received.
Sport Leave Application forms are automatically sent to the relevant campus. A copy of the completed form will be emailed to parents upon submission. Parents will also receive advice via email, whether their request has been approved or otherwise. Parents should not assume that leave has been approved until email advice confirming approval is received. Whilst understanding that injury and illness do occur, it is an expectation that if a boy is physically able to attend his Sporting commitment, then he should do so, even though he may not be able to play. This applies to both practice matches and games.
Charities Social action is an important aspect of the Preparatory School and boys are encouraged to support charities. On occasions, special arrangements are made to help raise money.
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Phones A boy may use the office phone only in an emergency and when directed by a member of staff. Mobile phones are not to be used at school and, if brought, must be handed in to the class teacher for safekeeping during school hours. At school, mobile phones are for emergencies only and must not be used for playing games, watching video clips or listening to music unless under a teacher’s direction. Mobile phones that are brought to school that are connected to the internet, must have a safety net filter.
Smart Watch A boy may wear a Smart Watch, however, it must not be connected to other electronic devices.
