Tudor House Boarding Student Handbook

Boarding Student Handbook

The King’s School, Tudor House is a Christian community that seeks to make an outstanding impact for the good of society through its students, and by the quality of its teaching and leadership in education.

Boarders at The King’s School, Tudor House live in Medley House – a large manor house situated on 169 acres of rolling estate grounds with all the comforts of home, facilities galore and dedicated, caring, professional staff. Tudor House offers a nurturing, family environment where children away from home can feel comfortable, safe and secure – whether staying a couple of nights a week or boarding full-time.

When the bell rings at the end of each school day, boarders at Tudor House head out to catch yabbies in the creek, play sport or build BMX tracks. We encourage boarders to be free-range children; active, fun-loving, curious and adventurous. You won’t find electronic devices in the boarding house at Tudor House; that’s why sleep comes easily and quickly.

A person’s success in life, whether it be work, family or community, will largely depend on what kind of person they are – on their character. The Boarding program at Tudor House has character development at its heart. The building of character doesn’t just happen. It is something that can be taught, understood and practised.

Our Boarding staff are selected because they are people of good character, who have a sense of integrity, a capacity for patience and a strong sense of responsibility. Everyday situations that arise in the boarding house are used by staff to develop the students’ awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses. Staff show how the application of positive values can help boarders manage the personal issues that confront them. boarders are given experiences of service and a practical understanding of qualities such as patience, consistency and responsibility.

Our Boarding program includes a wide range of weekend activities. On any given Sunday, our boarders could be found fishing at Gerroa Beach, bushwalking in the Blue Mountains, horse riding in Kangaroo Valley or camping under the stars somewhere on our property.

If you are yet to visit our School, please make contact with me. It would be my pleasure to introduce you to boarding at Tudor House.

Mr Adam Larby Head of School

The King’s School, Tudor House

Our Values

HUMILITY

We do not think more highly of ourselves than we ought. We are human and we share in the humanity of others. Being humble arises from our Christian belief that we are equal in the sight of God because we are all created in His image. Humility is a fundamentally Christian value and is the starting point for all our other values, for it is when we are humble that we are able to be honest about ourselves and with others.

GRATITUDE

We celebrate with gratitude to God and each other. Gratitude is important in celebrating excellence in others, for keeping us humble and protects us from a spirit of complaint.

EXCELLENCE

We strive to be excellent for others and ourselves. We do this in order to make an outstanding impact for the good of society. Striving for excellence means seeking to improve and better ourselves; to be always growing. Our striving for excellence is that we may be excellent for the sake of others. Excellence begins with an attitude of Humility that enables us to be Honest with ourselves and each another, so that we might Respect each other, taking Responsibility for ourselves and each other, as a community of Integrity and Compassion.

STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE

COMPASSION

We live to serve one another. Having compassion means caring for others, being kind and gentle. Compassion is stronger than sympathy or empathy; it is much more active and intentional. In a Christian sense, it is going out of one’s way to help others, to be generous towards others, to care for others and stand up for others. Compassion flows from our humility, honesty, respect, responsibility and integrity, and underpins our understanding of excellence.

HONESTY

We are honest about ourselves and with others. Honesty means being trustworthy, sincere and authentic. We are true to ourselves, and one another. We do not mislead or misrepresent each other. Honesty depends on an attitude of humility. It is when we are honest about ourselves and towards each other that we are able to respect one another.

BE HONEST

Integrity Honesty

RESPECT

Humility Respect

We respect one another and ourselves. Respect involves valuing people and property so that neither is dishonoured, and follows from our humility and honesty. We respect other’s beliefs and points of view. We do not bully or impose our will on others, whether in thought, word or deed. We do not gossip or spread rumours. Respect is important for being willing to take responsibility for ourselves and each other.

Humility Respect

INTEGRITY

SHOW RESPECT

RESPONSIBILITY

Compassion Responsibility

We take responsibility for ourselves and each other. Responsibility means recognising that we share our lives with others in a shared world. Living and learning in community means taking responsibility for contributing positively and actively to our community and our world. Responsibility depends on our respect for ourselves and each other, and is essential for living lives of integrity.

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

We live our lives with integrity. To demonstrate integrity means to live a life that is integrated and balanced, cohesive and coherent. As a community of integrity, we are unified and work together for the common good. We are trustworthy and reliable, we follow through with conviction and courage. Integrity arises from our humility, honesty, respect and responsibility, and allows us to serve one another as a compassionate community.

DEMONSTRATE INTEGRITY

Contacts

Correspondence Address

The King’s School, Tudor House 6480 Illawarra Highway Moss Vale, NSW, 2577

Head of School

Mr Adam Larby alarby@kings.edu.au (02) 4868 0022

Head of Boarding

Mr Anthony Philips aphilips@kings.edu.au 0414 457 164

Health Centre

School Nurse, Sister Cassie Loader, RN cloader@kings.edu.au (02) 4868 0043

Boarding House Phone Number (02) 4868 0098

School Office (Reception)

Mrs Caroline Giro (02) 4868 0000 tudor_admin@kings.edu.au

Term Dates for 2024

Term 1

Classes commence Tuesday 30 January

Term concludes Thursday 11 April Easter Maundy Thursday 28 March - Easter Monday 1 April

Term 2

ANZAC Day

Thursday 25 April

Classes commence Tuesday 30 April

King’s Birthday Long Weekend Thursday 6 June - Monday 10 June

Term concludes Friday 28 June

Enrolments Office

Mrs Anna Massey (02) 4868 0008 tudor_enrol@kings.edu.au

Uniform – The Braeside Shop at The King’s School

87-129 Pennant Hills Rd. North Parramatta NSW 2124 (02) 9683 8463 uniformshop@kings.edu.au

Monday – Friday: 8.00am – 4.00pm, Saturday: 8.00am – 1.00pm

Uniforms can be ordered by email or online and delivered directly to Tudor House.

Whytes clothing –provide name tapes and sewing service. 426 Argyle Street Moss Vale NSW 2577 (02) 4868 1911 shop@whytes.net.au

After hours duty staff phone 0414 457 164

Term 3

Classes commence

Tuesday 23 July Mid-term break Friday 16 August

Term concludes Friday 27 September

Term 4

Classes commence

Tuesday 15 October

Term concludes Wednesday 4 December

Boarding Students’ Code of Conduct

The School’s Code of Conduct underpins our expectations of boarders and is the rationale of the processes and rules which support successful communal living.

Trust and mutual respect are fundamental to ensuring that Tudor House offers a safe and caring environment for all who live there. We ask you to support our expectation that your child abides by the values and rules of the Tudor House boarding house and that they are honest and respectful in all their dealings with boarding house staff and fellow boarders.

If standards and rules are not respected, any breach will be addressed, initially, within the guidelines of the School’s restorative practices’ approach. For the most part, a reminder from staff about what is expected will suffice — poor discipline is rarely an issue within the School community. A student will certainly be asked to reflect on their behaviour and apologise for any distress their action may have caused. The student may be asked to offer some community service within Medley House as a means of restoring relationships.

If a breach is more serious, or demonstrates a repeated disregard for our values, more significant consequences will follow. Possible sanctions are:

• Removal of regular privileges for a period of time

• Stick Parade (gathering supplies of kindling for the boarders’ fire pit and dining hall fireplace)

• Community Service (Completing jobs around the school or boarding house)

• Suspension from the boarding house for a period of time (decided by the Head of School for very serious breaches of trust)

• Termination of an enrolment by the Head of School for extreme breaches of trust. In these circumstances, our aim is always to encourage self-reflection and growth of personal responsibility and to restore, where possible, the trust and relationship which a breach of standards causes in a community.

Bikes

Boarders may keep a bike and helmet at School. Students in Years 3–6 at

2024 Boarders’ Rights and Responsibilities

Rights

I have the right to be happy in boarding and to be treated with understanding.

Responsibilities

I have the responsibility to respect the rights of others and to treat them with understanding.

I have a right to feel safe and secure. I have a responsibility not to do anything which may threaten or cause danger to myself or others and to report any dangerous situation.

I have a right to be treated with respect and fairness.

I have a right to learn.

I have a right to expect my property to be safe.

I have a right to be protected against threats to my health.

I have a right to have a clean, pleasant, well maintained School and grounds.

I have a responsibility to treat all staff and boarders with respect and honesty.

I have a responsibility to behave myself in boarding and to keep up to date academically.

I have a responsibility not to steal, damage or destroy the property of others and to take proper care of the School’s property, and to return all found property. I have the responsibility to clearly label all my property.

I have a responsibility to make positive health choices.

I have a responsibility to care for the school environment, to keep it neat and clean and free of litter.

Tudor House may ride bikes at recess, lunch and after school. Boarders may also ride their bikes at other times including after dinner and on weekends. Mountain bikes are the preferred type of bike.

Pocket Money

Boarders should never keep excessive sums of money in their personal possession in the boarding house. Money or special cheques, passports, travel tickets etc. should be handed to the Head of Boarding to be held by staff in safekeeping for such occasions as boarders’ weekend outings or fundraising days during school time. $50 a term is the recommended amount for small treats or activities.

Policy on Bullying

Bullying or any form of harassment is unacceptable. Bullying is the deliberate, persistent physical or psychological intimidation of a person by another person or group with the intent of causing hurt or discomfort. Types of bullying include physical, verbal, gesture, extortion, exclusion and E-bullying. Any case of bullying will be dealt with according to the procedures set down in the The King’s School Student Bullying Policy and outlined in the School Diary.

Examples of infringement

Bullying, verbal, physical and emotional abuse.

Fighting, daring, some practical jokes, leaving boarding without authorisation or leaving your dorm after ‘lights-out’.

Lack of courtesy, lying.

Disruptive behaviour and/or being unprepared for evening prep.

Vandalism, stealing or interfering with others’ property. Keeping items that have been found.

Putting harmful products into your body.

Littering, not cleaning your room, not doing duties.

Settling into Tudor House

At the beginning of each year, new boarders and their families will be invited to attend the Boarders’ Orientation program. On the day before school starts we also have a luncheon for families, teaching staff, boarder support families, guardians and boarding staff. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with the staff who will be looking after your child.

The first term will be significant for your son or daughter. As they are leaving home and their previous school, new boarders will face a steep learning curve, which will be exciting at first but brings mixed feelings. Your child will be looking after themselves and making new decisions, learning the names of many new friends and potentially sharing a room with someone they have not met before.

New boarders learn a whole new routine when beginning at a new school. Class work will be different and it will take time getting to know many new teachers.

Provide a sympathetic ear for your child when you ring and help put any concerns in context. Try and limit phone calls to two or three times per week (10 minutes each call). Remind your child of the reasons you all chose boarding and the opportunities that will open up for them. Staff and fellow boarders will also assist your child as each adjusts to their new life at Tudor House. Homesickness affects almost all boarders from time to time. Other boarders are helpful to talk to and peers provide wonderful support. Tudor House Captains, staff, the Head of Boarding and boarding staff are always ready to offer further assistance.

Lights Out

Boarders have Quiet Reading (in their beds) each Monday – Thursday evening at 8.00pm. Lights Out for all boarders is 8.30pm. On weekends, and at the boarding staff’s discretion, bedtimes may be later.

Camping

Boarders are able to camp out on our 169 acres on Friday and Saturday nights –as long as boarders have their own swag, remain in a group of at least three, abide by the School’s standards of safety and organisation and meet the approval of the Head of Boarding.

Boarding at Tudor House

A Brief History

Wilfred A. Inman founded Tudor House School on 12 October 1897 at ‘Erowal’, Bellevue Hill, in Sydney. He was the first Head of School and in February 1899 moved the School to ‘Carrara’, Vaucluse, Sydney in the present ‘Strickland House’. In December 1901, Mr Inman took possession of ‘Hamilton House,’ Moss Vale and in January 1902 moved the School to its present site and continued as Head of School until his retirement in 1908.

Medley House was named after Mr J.D.G. Medley (later Sir John) who came to the School as Head of School in January 1931 and remained until his appointment as Vice Chancellor of Melbourne University in 1938. These were exciting years under Mr Medley’s leadership and numbers constantly grew. The rapid growth of the School meant that there was a pressing need for additional accommodation for the Senior Boys, and in 1936 the new Senior House was built. It consisted of four dorms of ten and a Master’s quarters.

Medley House was opened by His Grace, The Archbishop of Sydney on July 18, 1936. A new wing with another dorm and further Master’s accommodation was built in 1947.The Medley House tablet was unveiled by the House Captain and Captain of the School D.R. de Kanyzow. On that occasion, the then Head of School Mr E.L. Dixon stated that: “The generations of boys during and since Mr Medley’s time and all those Tudorians yet to come, owe Mr Medley the survival of the School and many of its best features.” [Tudorian December, 1950]

Medley House became a co-educational boarding house in 2018. Girls now live in the upstairs wing of Inman House and share the downstairs common room with the boys.

Expectations

The development of self-discipline, respect and tolerance in all members of the Medley House community are encouraged by Christian values. Courtesy and consideration are expected at all times to help build a positive social environment. Standards of behaviour in Medley House are determined for the benefit and welfare

of all. Students are expected to observe daily routines and to contribute to the community by conscientiously completing their share of household chores. All normal School rules apply in the boarding house.

Relationships

At Tudor House, we are committed to positive relationships because they promote student wellbeing and nurture independent, resilient young people with a strong sense of responsibility for themselves and their community. As a member of Medley House, each student is expected to adhere to a high standard of behaviour which reflects respect for, and care of, others, themselves and our environment.

Policies

Summaries of key School policies are printed in the Student Diary and the full policies are available on KingsNet.

Student Leadership

Each year, the boarders elect a Captain of Boarding from Year 6. Boarding Captains are commissioned along with all School Leaders at Prize Day.

The role of Boarding Captain, is to:

• Take an active and proactive role, and to provide leadership to others in the boarding community

• Set a good example to all students in behaviour, conduct and dress

• Build unity between the staff and students within the boarding community

• Liaise and meet on a regular basis with the Head of boarding

• Attend functions as a representative of the boarding community, when required

• Assist boarding staff when required, for example, at busy times or in the case of an emergency

• Liaise with the Head of Boarding regarding suggested outings and their organisation

• Liaise with the Head of Boarding to organise themed dinners throughout the year

• Encourage boarders to participate in organised activities, lead by example in attending as many of these as possible, demonstrating enthusiasm and loyalty to the boarding community

• Take an active stance in boarders’ Chapel services, as required

• Prepare and deliver the Boarding Captain’s report in weekly School Assemblies

• Discuss the Year 6 Leavers’ Weekend with the Head of Boarding and Head of School — organise speeches and presentations for Chapel Services, organise and set-up tables and settings for dinner.

Boarder Leadership Team (BLT)

The Boarder Leadership Program is designed to promote and facilitate genuine opportunities for leadership within the residential environment of Tudor House. The Boarder Leadership Team (BLT) meet fortnightly with the Head of Boarding and Captain of Boarding to discuss issues affecting our community. The BLT also fulfil Head of Table role at meal times.

Facilities

Tudor House is located on over 169 acres with a swimming pool, camping grounds, archery range, sporting fields, tennis and basketball courts, a music centre, mountain bike track, woodwork room, and more. The School is located in Moss Vale - the heart of the Southern Highlands. Our boarders enjoy a country schooling experience with easy access to Sydney and Canberra. Tudor House is less than an hour away from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. boarders have full access to Tudor House facilities.

Music Practice

Music practice rooms are available for boarders to practice their musical instrument for thirty minutes each day.

Pastoral Care and Supervision

The boarding staff seek to create a boarding environment that is as home-like as possible. Parents are encouraged to maintain contact with their child (phone calls 2 to 3 times per week) and visit Medley House whenever they are in The Southern Highlands.

Boarding staff strive to:

• Recognise and foster the individual talents and potential of each student

• Encourage students to participate actively in the academic, social, spiritual, cultural and recreational aspects of our boarding community

• Help students grow towards maturity with developing confidence, self-discipline and integrity

• Guide students towards responsible and independent decision-making, in accordance with the Christian values of our Mission Statement

• Establish effective study and work patterns.

In partnership with School staff, boarding staff endeavour to meet the pastoral care needs of students and to build protective factors that will promote student development. We want boarding students to feel happy, comfortable and secure. All members of Medley House contribute to building a strong sense of community. A culture of sharing and mutual respect is

fostered. Peer support is encouraged and students are actively involved in decision-making about matters that affect their daily lives.

Caring for each other is an integral part of life in the boarding house. Induction processes for new boarders help them to learn coping strategies to deal with the changes in their lifestyle and students are urged to share any concerns they may have with a member of staff or another student. Close contact is maintained with School staff regarding the health and wellbeing, personal and social development and academic progress of each student. The Head of Boarding will contact parents about any matters of concern regarding their child and parents should not hesitate to contact staff with any concerns.

All current employees of The King’s School, Tudor House must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Check Certificate. The School’s Child Protection Policy complies with all legislative requirements. All staff are required to report any concerns to the Head of School.

Each boarder has access to academic support from boarding staff who are available throughout the day and in the evenings. Boarding staff assist boarders with their homework, providing direction and enabling them to make the most of their prep time outside of the classroom.

Safety

The safety of our boarders is paramount. No student is allowed to leave the grounds of Tudor House without permission from the Head of Boarding. Students must return to Medley House at the time specified on their approved leave. If changes to this must be made, contact by phone with the boarding staff on duty is expected. Students must be escorted back to Medley House by their host. The host must be sighted by the boarding staff on duty and sign the boarder back into Medley House.

Security

Boarding duty staff are present in Medley House seven days a week, 24 hours a day. When Medley House is open, there are always two boarding duty staff present. There are seven CCTV cameras throughout the common areas, hallways and stairwells in the boarding house. All external windows are fitted with alarms. All internal and external doors in Medley House are alarmed and fitted with swipe-card-only access points.

Emergency Drills

There are regular Emergency Drills and every boarder is instructed on what to do in the event of an emergency situation.

Medical Services

Keeping Covid Safe in Medley House

Medley House follows the Australian Boarding Schools Association’s ‘Covid Safe Charter’, and complies with all government rules and guidelines. See ABSA website for more details.

Health Centre

The School Health Centre is staffed by a Registered Nurse (RN), who maintains current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. The Health Centre is located near the boarding house.

The role of the school nurse and Health Centre is to provide the link between the boarders, families, staff, the community and health professionals. The School nurse is responsible for the day to day health of all students.

Health Centre Procedures

When a student is injured or unwell, the school nurse on duty will assess the student and refer the student to the relevant health professionals as required. The student may be able to recover from illness or injury at School, but if it is deemed necessary for the student to return home to recover, the school nurse will contact the child’s parent/s and make arrangements for the student to return home. The student’s re-entry to School must be arranged through the Health Centre, with full clearance from the student’s medical practitioner.

The school nurse is on duty at the Health Centre, Monday to Friday from 8.00am until 4.00pm. If a boarding student is unwell and not fit to attend class, they will be admitted to the Health Centre for the day to rest in bed. Referral to the local medical centre will be arranged if necessary. After hours, the boarding staff care for boarders who require isolation. Bowral Hospital is used for emergencies.

Boarders who require emergency attention outside these hours will be transported to Bowral Hospital (Emergency Ward). If any boarder is diagnosed with gastro, parents will be required to pick up their child if two or more boarders are ill.

Medication

All prescription medication must be provided in webster packs from the pharmacy. boarders are not permitted to keep medication of any type including over the counter medication/and or supplements in their possession.

All medication must be handed to the school nurse during school hours. During out of school hours, please hand medication to the Head of Boarding.

Any questions or changes relating to boarders medication, please contact the Health Centre directly.

Medicare/Private Health Insurance

Parents or guardians must supply Medicare numbers or private health fund details to the Health Centre. These are noted on student files for reference when medical attention is required.

Prior to organising an Overseas Student VISA, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is required to be taken out for the length of the VISA. The King’s School can organise the OSHC on behalf of the student/parents with BUPA. However, parents are welcome to organise their own cover and send a copy the OSHC Certificate to the School.

Wellbeing

Tudor House’s holistic approach to wellbeing is taught both in and outside of the classroom. Our boarders continue to develop skills and behaviours that allow them to flourish in Medley House. On a day-to-day basis we practise gratitude, mindfulness, hope and spirituality.

All Medley House staff presume everyone enters the world with potential. Our experiences develop our abilities and shape our expectations, which in turn colour our perceptions of the world in which we live. When individuals are empowered to have control over lived experiences, they build their own resilience and in turn contribute positively to collective wellbeing and an inclusive community.

Medley House, in committing to and enabling individual and collective wellbeing of our boarders, provides for the growth and holistic development of students and their success in school and beyond. Our boarders experience a sense of connection, inclusion, respect for individuality and difference, resilience, empowerment, capacity to contribute to their school and the wider community, and confidence to positively shape their own futures.

Developing and fostering boarders’ physical and mental wellbeing is the overarching goal for Tudor House boarding staff.

Meals

Our students are provided with home-made, nourishing and healthy food that appeals to everyone.

A hot breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the School’s Dining Room. It is compulsory for all students to attend each meal. The catering staff will respond to special dietary needs as reported to the School by a boarder’s parent or doctor (as per the completed Dietary Form). Boarders enjoy a ready supply of fresh fruit. Grace is spoken before and after each meal. Students of different ages sit at each table which encourages and promotes conversation. Boarders are expected to observe the conventions of dining etiquette when eating in the Dining Room.

Dining Room Meal Times

Breakfast

7.30 – 8.00am (Monday – Saturday) 8.30 – 9.30am (Sunday)

Lunch 1.30 – 2.00pm

Dinner 6.00 – 6.45pm

Morning, Afternoon Tea and Snacks

A plentiful supply of fresh fruit is available at every meal, and also as a healthy snack between meals. Morning and afternoon tea consists of other healthy and homemade snacks.

Uniform at Meals

Boarders are expected to take pride in their appearance, to be neatly dressed and wellgroomed for meals. All clothes must be clean and in good condition before entering the Dining Room. Hair must be combed and hands and face washed.

Communication

Contacting Staff

Staff can be contacted in person, via email or telephone. All contact details for boarding staff can be found on the contacts page of The Boarders’ Handbook. Day staff can be contacted via the Tudor House Office (02) 4868 0000.

Contacting Boarders

The boarders can be contacted via the boarders’ landline number (see the contact page of this Handbook), Skype or traditional mail. Once a week, the boarders write a letter home to their parents. Please write back when you receive a letter from your child. The boarders enjoy receiving traditional, handwritten letters just as much as sending them.

Parents and families can call boarders between 6.45pm and 8.00pm, Monday –Sunday. Please be mindful not to spend more than ten minutes on the phone when calling your child. This will ensure all boarders and their parents will be able to get through. A useful rule of thumb when considering how often to call your child is once or twice a week. This ensures there is plenty of positive things to talk about when a call is made which helps foster a healthy sense of independence.

Boarders’ Phone Number

(02) 4868 0098

KingsNet

All newsletters, calendars, notices and other information are found in the School’s communication portal, KingsNet. Parents and guardians are given log on instructions upon their child’s enrolment.

Boarders’ Mail

Parcels and mail are delivered to the boarders each evening. Please ensure the items are clearly labelled with name and dormitory on the parcel or envelope.

Academic Matters

When boarders first arrive at Tudor House, they may find some differences in their class work. This is not uncommon because schools have varying standards and approaches and boarders might have covered work in a sequence different to Tudor House. New boarders need to allow themselves time to catch up – it could take up to two terms – but be assured, they will catch up if they work steadily over time.

New boarders can find the standard at Tudor House higher than they have experienced before. Teachers are understanding of this and will provide additional assistance. Your child should never hesitate to ask for help, whether during Prep or during the day. Staff will help find the person who can best assist with any query.

We recommend boarders keep social activities to a minimum during the week. If they arrange to go out on a weekday, we advise that they complete their homework straight after school, or at a time that fits in with their outing. Boarding staff will monitor the frequency of weekday outings and will discuss this with you if they feel your child is falling behind with their work or not settling into a steady Prep routine.

Prep (Homework)

Prep is a designated time in the late afternoon to provide the students with a quiet work environment. All students are expected to be present for Prep and to work independently, completing set work and using the remainder of the time for reading, preparation and revision. It is an

important part of their daily routine and contributes toward our boarders’ excellent academic results. We are proud of our well-supervised and productive homework routine.

Prep time is Monday to Thursday from 5.00pm–6.00pm. Qualified teachers are available to assist each student with homework, revision programs and in specific subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science.

At other times and on weekends, students are encouraged to organise their own study time if required.

Housekeeping

Each term, blazers need to be taken home and dry cleaned.

Linen

The School provides mattress protectors, fitted sheets, top sheets and two towels per week for each student. Students bring their own doonas, doona covers, pillows and pillow cases. All items should be labelled clearly.

Name tags

All clothing and linen must be named with sewn-in name tags. Please send sew-in name tags to Whytes Clothing (and new items of uniform). All name tags must have the child’s name followed by TH.

Sweets and Treats

Lollies, candy, sweets and treats are not permitted in the boarding house.

Dormitories

Boarders sleep in single sex dormitories and share respective bathrooms and toilet facilities. Our boarders love to display pictures of family, friends, pets and home, so we encourage your child to take lots of photos before coming to Tudor House.

Electronics

Computers

Boarders have excellent access to Apple MacBooks during class time and, if required, during evening Prep. Medley House is a “device-free” environment. iPads, smartphones, smartwatches including Fit Bits, Kindles and gaming consoles are not permitted in the boarding house. This allows the boarders to fall asleep easily each night and sleep soundly.

Electrical Equipment

For safety reasons, no electrical equipment other than that supplied by Tudor House is permitted in the dormitories.

Tagging of Electrical Equipment

All electrical equipment in Medley House has been tagged by authorised persons and is checked routinely.

Dormitory Allocation

Learning how to live amicably with others is one of the great benefits of communal living – a real skill for life. Rooming and interacting with students from different backgrounds with diverse interests are part of what makes the boarding experience unique as well as encouraging the development of empathy, respect, tolerance, resilience and interpersonal skills.

Boarders are allocated different rooms each term. The Head of Boarding is responsible for room allocations. There are two girls dormitories and four boys dormitories.

Media and Games

Boarders are not permitted to access any form of social media whilst at Tudor House. Jigsaw puzzles, board games, Lego, and decks of cards and the pool table are very popular with the boarders. The common room television can be turned on between 7.30pm and 8.00pm on a weeknight.

Cameras

In Medley House, boarders are permitted to bring instant, polaroid-style cameras. The guidelines for the use of these cameras are as follows:

• Instant, polaroid-style cameras may be brought into Medley House but must remain downstairs at all times.

• The polaroid photos themselves can be taken upstairs and added to the student’s wall area – after a duty staff member has approved them for display.

• The cameras are handed out by staff and returned to staff after use.

• Students can take photos in the common room and outside (but not in bathrooms, change rooms etc). Boarders are explicitly taught photo-taking etiquette (seeking permission before shooting etc)

Boarders’ Leave

Rules and Responsibilities

Tudor House maintains a flexible approach to leave, provided it is arranged around academic, sporting and co-curricular commitments. Leave must be arranged in advance, via the software application Orah

The safety and welfare of all boarders is of paramount importance and this will always be the main consideration with regard to leave approval being granted.

No boarder may leave Tudor House without permission. Boarders are not permitted to leave the School unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to ensure that suitable arrangements are made for their children during vacation and exit periods.

The first weekend of each school year is the only closed weekend for Tudor House boarders. No leave is granted during this time, so all boarders can get to know each other and settle into the Tudor House boarding routine.

Special Leave

When boarders are going on leave that will mean they will be absent during school time, parents and guardians are required to apply for special leave on KingsNet.

Absence Due To Illness

Parents and guardians are required to log their child’s absence each day their child is not at school due to illness. This is also done through KingsNet.

Boarders’ Travel Arrangements

Leave is granted specifically for the period requested and to the person/s and location/s nominated. The nominated host (see Boarders Leave Form) for that period then becomes responsible for all activities until the boarder physically returns to Tudor House.

Boarders must sign out with the boarding staff on duty before leaving Tudor House. If there are any changes to leave arrangements as stated in the application,

the host must notify the Head of Boarding. Please telephone the boarding staff on duty if your return is likely to be delayed for any reason.

Whilst on leave, boarders are reminded that they must behave in a manner which brings credit to themselves and the Tudor House community.

Boarders’ Travel Passes

NSW TrainLink provide long distance travel to and from homes of boarding students who live in rural areas. Boarders must apply for a free travel pass using the application forms available to download: https://apps.transport.nsw.gov. au/ssts/assests/documents/ subsidisedTravelSstsPaper.pdf https://apps.transport.nsw.gov. au/ssts/assets/documents/ applicationForFreeRailBordersPass.pdf

Both these forms must be handed into our School Office for authorisation.

Visitors

Students may receive visitors, however, all visitors must be introduced to the boarding staff on duty on arrival. Visitors may only be entertained in designated areas — please check with duty staff.

Social and Extracurricular Activities

Throughout the Term, there are weekend activities planned for boarders who are not on weekend leave. Typically, these activities are on a Sunday. If boarders are on leave for the weekend, they are not to return to the boarding house until 4.00pm Sunday. This is because boarding staff on duty will be off-site running the weekend’s activity. Activities may include bushwalking in the Blue Mountains, fishing or surfing on the South Coast, horse riding in Kangaroo Valley, go-karting or visiting Sydney or Canberra to watch a major sporting event. Sometimes, activities are based on the grounds at Tudor House. These activities may include orienteering, “Tough Mudder” style competitions, archery, canoeing, bush craft and survival skills training.

Local Restaurants, Accommodation and Activities

RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS

Il Pranzo

Very friendly cafe, eat in or take away, in the Moss Vale Mall. Great service, delicious food. You have to try the fresh Granny Smith apple juice.

Shop 14/ 322 Argyle Street, Moss Vale

Katers Restaurant Peppers Manor House

A refined country hotel offering a sophisticated restaurant and high tea, plus tennis and a day spa.

Kater Road, Sutton Forest.

Bernie’s Diner

An excellent example of an Art Deco American diner with touches from the 1950s. One of the few examples of the quintessential American diner in Australia. 402-404 Argyle Street, Moss Vale.

Porterhouse Bistro

The Porterhouse Bistro was a finalist in the Australian Hotel Association Awards for Excellence for the best casual Dining venue, and has been a state finalist in the Pepperjack Battle of the Steaks Challenge for the last two years. The Porterhouse bistro is a relaxed, family-friendly venue. 340 Argyle Street, Moss Vale.

Highlands Merchant

The Highlands Merchant is a gem in the heart of Moss Vale. Clean, tasteful decor and super friendly staff. Hot tip: the croissants are amazing and the coffee is outstanding.

405 Argyle Street, Moss Vale

Mount Ashby Estate Vineyard & ‘La Palette’ Cafe

Enjoy magnificent wines with homemade soup, crusty bread and a Charcuterie Plate at Mount Ashby boutique vineyard & cellar door. Sit around the French farmhouse tables, within the restored original dairy and enjoy the view of the vineyard surrounded by grazing dairy cattle.

128 Nowra Road, Moss Vale.

The Post Office Cafe

This cafe is set in the old Moss Vale Post Office, which is a beautiful building. It has an interesting range of dishes which are on offer for both breakfast and lunch.

1/249 Argyle Street, Moss Vale.

Peking Chinese Restaurant Moss Vale Moss Vale Mall – located opposite the clock tower on Argyle Street, the main road through Moss Vale. Eat in or take away.

Southern Highlands Brewing and Taphouse

Easily the best place to stop in town for locally made beers and scrumptious food. Excellent service from wonderful staff. 490 – 494 Argyle Street, Moss Vale.

Recommended Accommodation

Peppers Manor House

If you are looking for accommodation in the Southern Highlands that allows you to indulge in life at a grand country house exuding old world charm, Peppers Manor House has all the right credentials. Kater Road, Sutton Forest.

Briars Country Lodge and Inn

A Georgian era hotel set on a 6-hectare country property, is family-friendly, with a restaurant and bar and outdoor children playing area. Friendly staff, good rooms. 653 Moss Vale Road, Moss Vale.

The Old Nunnery, Moss Vale

Great food, excellent service and clean rooms. The bacon and eggs breakfast is to die for.

27 Arthur Street, Moss Vale.

Heronswood House B&B

A large old house behind a high brick wall – the perfect sanctuary. Comfortable beds, large clean rooms, friendly staff.

165 Argyle Street, Moss Vale.

The Dormie House

The Dormie House retains its period charm while providing all the modern amenities of a quality golf resort which is located on the Moss Vale Golf Course. It is close to Leighton Gardens and Moss Vale shops, Southern Highland Wines and Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve.

38-48 Arthur Street, Moss Vale.

Suggested Local Activities

Bradman Museum and International

Cricket Hall of Fame

Everyone interested in cricket should visit the Bradman Museum. Highly interactive, great for the younger kids, teaches them about the game and how to play. Includes the history of cricket worldwide with a focus on Australia. Cafe does great scones and amazing coffee.

St Jude Street, Bowral.

Fifth Chapter Estate

The Fifth Chapter Estate is set on 100 acres of rolling hills at the end of a country lane near the tiny village of Avoca. In addition to the vineyard, the estate comprises a country manor set on 10 acres of manicured gardens. 217 Walkers Road, Avoca.

The Brown Shutter

Located at the northern end of Berrima, The Brown Shutter offers an adventure for all shoppers with a large range of giftware including homewares, educational toys, teddies, clothing and jewellery.

1/ 9 Hume Highway, Berrima.

Manning Lookout

Perched on the spectacular cliff-tops in Morton National Park, Manning lookout offers breath-taking scenic views across Kangaroo Valley. It’s a great introduction to the dramatic landscape of the NSW Southern Highlands, offering great birdwatching and wildflowers. Manning lookout is in the Fitzroy Falls area of Morton National Park. To get there from Moss Vale: head towards Nowra along Nowra Road. After passing Fitzroy Falls village, turn left onto Manning Lookout Road (unsealed) and follow it to the end.

Riverview Walking Track

Riverview walking track offers a short but scenic tour of one of the Bundanoon Gullies, with opportunities for birdwatching and picnicking along the way. It is 1km one way. Give yourself about 30 minutes. To get there from Bundanoon town centre: Travel south down Church Street and then Gullies Road. Turn left and continue east along Riverview Road and continue for 3.75 km until you see the picnic area.

Bargo State Conservation Area

Just off the Hume Highway, there’s an oasis in Bargo State Conservation Area. It’s the perfect place for you to go walking, hiking, or birdwatching. And, when the temperature gets high, you can even cool off from all that activity with a swim in the refreshing natural pools at either Little River or Moore Creek. To get there from Bruxton: head southwest on West Parade, which becomes Wilson Drive. Travel approximately 2.4 kms from the centre of Buxton, to the track head of Little River trail. To get to the natural swimming pools, walk down Little River trail, heading in a north-west direction for 2.3km.

Harper’s Mansion

Harper’s Mansion is a National Trust property in Berrima in the Southern Highlands. Berrima is easy to get to by car as it is about 3 kms off the Hume Highway (Moss Vale exit). Harper’s Mansion is listed on the NSW Government Heritage Register as a property of State Heritage significance. The circa 1835 house is a fine example of a colonial Georgian residence and is furnished in period style.

Wingecarribee River Walking Track

The track takes you west along the river past Bong Bong weir, then loops back through regenerating forest on Wingecarribee floodplain. You’ll see various types of eucalypts as you follow this walking track, including the less well-known gums, like snow, swamp, black sallee and manna eucalypt trees. On entering Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve, take a short walk to the picnic area where the loop commences. The trail is sign posted.

Cascades Walk

For an easy walk through shady rainforest, take Cascades Walk to a beautiful waterfall and pool near Kiama and Robertson. To get there from Robertson, take the Illawarra Highway east to reach Macquarie Pass National Park and the Cascades picnic area.

Red Cow Farm (Seasonal)

Red Cow Farm is a unique cool-climate garden with an exuberant cottage garden, monastery garden, abbess’s garden, a stunning collection of rare and unusual perennials, woodland, old fashioned roses and clematis, a beech walk, lake, bog garden, orchard and kitchen garden.

7480 Illawarra Highway, Sutton Forest.

Berrima Courthouse

The location for Berrima Courthouse was first chosen in 1834, taking another three years to complete construction. Built of hand-hewn sandstone in Regency style, the Courthouse was used to convict criminals through to 1900 and saw crimes from cattle stealing through to notorious bushrangers and murderers.

Corner of Argyle and Wilshire Streets, Berrima.

Berrima Heritage Walk

Berrima was established in the 1830s during a time of great exploration and expansion in New South Wales. In 1829, Surveyor General, Major Thomas Mitchell, camped near the site of the present bridge over the Wingecarribee River while surveying the route for the Great South Road. He advised Governor Bourke that it was an ideal town site, and Surveyor

Robert Hoddle submitted a plan for the village which was approved in 1831.

Starlight’s Trail

Starlight’s Trail is part of the greater trail network between Mittagong and Katoomba, where you can walk for up to seven days in complete, untouched wilderness. Start from the end of Wattle Ridge Road west of the township of Hilltop. A visitor carpark with visitor information is located at the start of the walk at Wattle Ridge carpark.

Bundanoon Cycling Track

The track weaves through open forest, with banksias and flowering shrubs, until you come to the edge of the escarpment formed by Bundanoon Creek. The vistas across Morton National Park are well worth the effort. Pack a picnic and enjoy a leisurely lunch along the way. To get there from the town of Bundanoon, head south along Church Street and continue down Gullies Road to the park entrance and Gambells Rest picnic area.

Calendar

Tudor House has wonderful traditions and we encourage parents to attend as many functions as possible while your child is at the School. Some key annual events include the Swimming Carnival, Athletics Carnival, Red Cross Concert, student-led conferences, Year 6 Musical, Boarding Families Dinner, Prize Day, Boarders’ Chapel Services, Poetry and Public Speaking Competitions, Kite Flying and Bonfire Night, Grandparent’s Day and the annual Billy Cart Derby. Further details are sent to you throughout the year via the various newsletters and other regular communications. There is an electronic calendar on the School’s website:

https://kingsnet.kings.edu.au/schoolcalendar/calendar-overview/tudorhouse-calendar

Mobile Phones

Medley House is a device-free boarding house. Boarders are not permitted to have mobile phones at School.

Storage

Boarders are required to take home all possessions at the end of each year.

Personal Requirements –What to Bring? School Events

Housekeeping

Boarders are required to complete scheduled duties throughout the term. These range from being waiters at mealtimes, setting tables for meals, common room cleaning, assisting with the distribution of bundles of clothing etc. All boarders are required to keep their personal spaces tidy and free from obstruction, as well as making their bed. All Students are required to bring their own nail brush, hair brush, shoe polish and brush. The boarding house, including all common areas, dormitories, showers, toilets, etc. are also cleaned daily by cleaning contractors.

Saturday School Sport

All boarders from Years 3–6 are encouraged to play team sport for Tudor House. Attendance at weekly sport practice is compulsory. It is the coach’s responsibility to organise transport to and from the boarding house for boarders playing ‘away games’. Social and co-curricular activities must fit in around Tudor House Saturday sport commitments.

Most school sport commitments are on Saturday mornings, but some are in the evening during the week.

Prize Giving and Speech Day

Attendance at Prize Day is compulsory for all students. The date is published a year in advance. An application for exemption from the Head of School is required if a student is not able to attend.

Year 6 Leavers’ Weekend

Each November, the Year 6 cohort celebrates the end of their schooling at Tudor House with a Year 6 Leavers’ Weekend. Boarders not in Year 6 are required to exit the boarding house after school on the Friday afternoon of Leavers’ Weekend and return on the Sunday from 2.00pm. All Year 6 boarders are required to stay in the boarding house during Leavers’ Weekend.

Tailor a Boarding Package to Suit You

Full-time Boarding

Full-time boarders live in Medley House for the duration of the school term and enjoy participating in co-curricular activities before and after school and on weekends. All meals are provided and supervised Prep (homework) occurs at School. Weekend leave is permitted by arrangement with the Head of Boarding, for example, to attend birthday parties, sporting competitions or to visit friends and family.

Flexible Boarding

Boarders can reside in Medley House from Sunday night (or Monday morning) to Friday afternoon. This combines the best of both worlds – that of a supportive boarding experience and quality time with family and friends on the weekend. This means that the majority of study and school activities take place at supervised sessions throughout the week, leaving the student free to spend time with their families over the weekend. Flexible boarding is ideal for parents who manage long work hours and may find dealing with the logistics of school commitments challenging for both themselves and their children. It is also ideal for families living a short distance from the School whose child will benefit from structure, consistency and routine of flexible boarding.

Tudor House offers day students the opportunity to stay in Medley House for short stays if parents are travelling away from home or if students wish to experience boarding, especially during the busier times in the School calendar. This boarding option is based on availability for the dates requested and can be accessed by students in Year 2 and up.

Tudor House Uniform Checklist THE KING’S SCHOOL, TUDOR HOUSE UNIFORM CHECKLIST – GIRLS

Sport specific uniforms available to purchase within the sport season and do not form part of the core uniform list above.

We recommend all students in Years 5 and 6 own a swag – Camping is part of the Kahiba program.

CHECKLIST – BOYS

THE KING’S SCHOOL, TUDOR HOUSE

Sport specific uniforms available to purchase within the sport season and do not form part of the core uniform list above.

Enquiries & Appointment Bookings: The Braeside Shop

A PO Box 1 Parramatta NSW 2124

T +61 2 9683 8463

E braesideshop@kings.edu.au uniformshop@kings.edu.au

Cricos No: 02326F ABN: 24 481 364 152

Tudor House Uniform Information

The Braeside Shop

The School Foundation runs a fullystocked shop. The Braeside Shop stocks all uniform clothing requirements including school shoes. The Braeside Shop is the sole retailer of uniforms for The King’s School.

The Braeside Shop is situated on Ryrie Road, beside The King’s School Theatre located on the Parramatta Campus.

For all new uniform requirements, please contact the Braeside Shop at The King’s School by phone: 02 9683 8463 or email: uniformshop@kings.edu.au

Please note, all orders are sent to Tudor House weekly unless registered post is required to another address.

Items purchased can be charged to the student’s school account, to Visa, Mastercard, cheque or EFTPOS.

Uniform Fittings by Appointment Only

The Braeside Shop will commence appointments for 2024 new student uniforms from October 2023. You should allow one hour for a fitting appointment. Fittings are strictly by appointment only. Appointments can be made via KingsNet.

To ensure your child is able to purchase all the required uniform items in their size, it is strongly recommended that you outfit your child before the end of Term 4 2023. January fittings are allocated to overseas, interstate and late enrolment students only.

Sample Uniforms

A set of sample uniforms are available for fitting purposes at Tudor House. Please contact Anna Massey to make a fitting appointment at Tudor House on 02 4868 0008

Opening Times

2023: Monday to Friday (8.00am-4.00pm daily) until Friday 15 December 2023. Shop closed from 16 December 2023 to 16 January 2024.

2024: Monday to Friday (8.00am-4.00pm daily) from 16 January 2024.

Monday to Friday only until school resumes, then Monday to Saturday.

Closed on Australia Day, 26 January 2024.

Clothing Pool

Tudor House has a clothing pool with some second-hand clothing. Opening times are Thursdays during term time from 3.40 –4.15pm or by appointment. Please contact the School Office to make an appointment on 02 4868 0000

Please Label all Items of Clothing and Linen

All clothes, boots and shoes must be marked with the child’s name in full. Cash’s name tapes are recommended. Name tags are the only acceptable form of marking children’s clothing as adhesive tapes are lost in the laundry, leaving clothing without any means of identification. Please ensure the name tag has your child’s name followed by TH. The best way to mark all shoes etc is to sew a name tape on the inside of the tongue. Parents should order from website: www.nametapes.com.au or phone 1800 020 204

Whytes Clothing can sew on name labels, do alterations if required and will sew on Colours.

426 Argyle Street Moss Vale NSW 2577

Phone: 02 4868 1911

Email: shop@whytes.net.au