Boarding House – Rules and Procedures


Boarding Establishment
HOUSE RULES AND PROCEDURES

 

6:00am

Daily wake up time (except on mornings of hockey, swimming and other sport commitments – rise at 5:45am)
Shower (compulsory) and dress

6:30am

Report to breakfast
Brush teeth
Report to Superintendent for final checks
Depart for school between 6:45am and 7am

9:30am

Lunch will be delivered to school

2:00pm

Boys who have no sport, report to the Trust After Care facility (to sign in), and then proceed to the Homework Club. Thereafter, return to the Trust After Care and enjoy leisure time with peers.

Boys who have sport commitments report to the Trust After Care to sign in, and then proceed to sport.

4:15pm

All boys return to the Boarding Establishment (Excluding those who have swimming, who are transported by bus at 16h10 to DGHS, for training).

Leisure time at the B.E (i.e. swimming, playing on the mini-astro, TV, etc.)

5:30pm

Shower time, change into sleepwear and TV time

5:55pm

Swimmers return from Club – shower and change into sleepwear

6:00pm

Dinner time

6:30pm

Study prep and homework books (nicknamed ‘BOB’) and all homework tasks checked
(quiet time)

7:30pm

Pack bags and preparation for the following day (both academic and sport commitments).
Clean/brush shoes

8:00pm

Boys get into bed for quiet reading time

8:30pm

Lights out

Important Guidelines

• Boarders may only access the Superintendent’s quarters for medical or emergency reasons.
• The Superintendent’s children have access to the Boarders’ Common Room/Dining Room only (not into bedrooms).
• No visitors may enter the Boarding Establishment at any time. Parents to advise Superintendent of intended visit.
• Boarders must sign the Logbook on entering or leaving the Boarding House (except on normal school days).
• No animals (dogs in particular) are allowed into ‘Gordon Murray House’ (Boarders) area.
• No feet are allowed on the lounge suite or furniture.
• Place litter in appropriate bins.
• The bathroom and the space around the pupil’s bed/cupboard must be kept neat and tidy.
• Sound hygienic practices must be exercised in the bathroom. All personal toiletries must be kept in the Boarders’ personal cupboards.
• Treat ‘Gordon Murray House’ in the same manner as you would treat your home.