House Handbook 2015-2016

The Grove
House Handbook
2015-2016
2nd Edition
September 2015
The Grove
House Handbook
Contents
Contact information ....................................................................................................... 3
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 4
The House Team ............................................................................................................ 6
Pupil Leadership Team ................................................................................................ 12
Tutoring........................................................................................................................ 13
The Weekly Routine .................................................................................................... 14
Security ........................................................................................................................ 21
Extra-Curricular Activities........................................................................................... 22
House Events ............................................................................................................... 24
House Colours .............................................................................................................. 25
House Sanctions ........................................................................................................... 26
Money .......................................................................................................................... 27
Accommodation ........................................................................................................... 27
Food ............................................................................................................................. 28
Clothing and Apperance .............................................................................................. 29
Other Practicalities ....................................................................................................... 31
Information for Parents ................................................................................................ 35
Emergencies ................................................................................................................. 37
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Contact information
The Grove
The Schools
Shrewsbury
SY3 9AQ
Housemistress
Mrs Clare Wilson
Assistant
Housemistress
Mrs Jackie Matthews
Matrons
Email [email protected]
Mobile (+44) (0)7825 428220
Office (+44) (0)1743 280690
Email [email protected]
Mobile (+44) (0)7734 322746
Mobile (+44) (0)7969 200239
Office (+44) (0)1743 280692
Mrs Maureen Donahue
Mrs Sunita Boolauky
Email [email protected]
Email [email protected]
Resident Tutor
Miss Rebecca Weatherstone
Email [email protected]
Mobile (+44) (0)7872 014220
Tutors
Mr Paul Kaye
Mr Mike Schutzer-Weismann
Mrs Lauren Temple
Miss Lauren Walker
Mr Rob Wilson
Mrs Cordula Wordie
Mrs Joycelin Hoyland
Email
Office
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Headmaster’s Office:
Registrar’s Office
Medical Centre (‘San’):
School Shop:
Bursary:
(+44) (0)1743 280526
(+44) (0)1743 280500
(+44) (0)1743 280860
(+44) (0)1743 280868
(+44) (0)1743 280820
Housemistress’
Secretary
Other Useful
Numbers
[email protected]
(+44) (0)1743 280690
www.shrewsbury.org.uk
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Introduction
House Ethos
The Grove aims to encourage and enable girls to become caring, thoughtful, confident
members of society. Girls will be ambitious yet not arrogant; perceptive yet not
precocious; interesting, interested and able to communicate with people of all
backgrounds.
The Grove is well known for its strong sense of identity and competition; girls will
thrive on the drive to succeed, yet not at the expense of experiencing all that
Shrewsbury has to offer and building lifelong friendships. Grove girls enjoy being
part of a friendly “home from home” community, where all achievements are
recognised whether they be national school success or overcoming a fear of public
speaking.
It is also important to make the families of the girls welcome, and to extend the
warmth of friendship to them all. In this regard, girls are asked to be ambitious on
their own account, but also considerate and compassionate of others.
The House also has an important role to play in helping girls achieve the very best in
all that they do, and especially in their academic work. It is important that there is
always a very positive attitude to study, praise for those who are doing well, and
support and help for those who run into difficulties, without judgement.
Girls will develop a sense of responsibility to themselves and for others through the
duties and tasks that she will be asked to perform; in other words the house is
committed to developing a sense of independence, mutual trust, responsibility and
pride in themselves, the house and the school.
Grove girls will be accepting of all regardless of race, faith, and sexuality. To simply
tolerate is not enough.
Respect
Be Honest with
Respect
HAVE FUN!
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Trust
Be Honest with
Respect
The School
Be Honest with
Trust
The Grove
Trust
Yourself
In short, three simple rules for success in The Grove:
Pastoral Care
Our approach to pastoral care is in line with the school’s principles, as stated here:
‘Life at Shrewsbury school is founded on a close partnership between staff, parents
and pupils to promote the strength of family life and foster the moral responsibilities
of living in a caring community in which we all share. All the pastoral care offered by
the School is built upon these relationships, and the understanding and knowledge of a
pupil, which is built upon and shared during his or her time here.’
If the problem of bullying should ever arise, there is a very clear school policy on this
and we operate our own approach within the values of that policy. Bullying in any
form must not be tolerated and quick and effective action is crucial to ensure a girl’s
self-esteem and general wellbeing are not eroded. Over all, it is the responsibility of
everyone in The Grove to look after and care for each other. There is an important
role for every member of the House in the pastoral care of others.
School Counsellor and Listening Team
In addition to the house team or indeed any of their teachers or coaches, girls can also
turn to the School Counsellor or the Listening Team for help. They are contactable
personally via email, the San, or via a trusted adult. Pupils may talk to them in
confidence about anything at all which may be worrying them - they will help them to
deal with the emotional difficulties involved with, for example, adolescence,
bereavement, relationships, family difficulties etc. They have access to doctors and, in
some cases, psychiatrists outside the school, who are able to help and advise if and
when more weighty matters arise. Details of the School Counsellor and Listening
team will be displayed in House.
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The House Team
The Housemistress
The Housemistress is directly responsible for the pastoral care that every girl receives.
She lives in the ‘private side’ of the house, and when she is in, the door is always
open. Girls should feel able to talk to her about anything that may be concerning them
– she acts ‘in loco parentis’ for all girls. Such issues will regularly include aspirations
both inside and outside the classroom, friends, academic pressures and the
expectations of parents and teachers. The Housemistress will always make time to
listen and guide where she can.
The Housemistress encourages parents to take a full and active interest in school life.
There will be several opportunities to visit the school and your daughter, whether it be
a netball fixture, school concert, house play, or inter house school events. At any such
occasion please consider The Grove to be a base – during term time the door is always
open and you are always welcome!
Mrs Clare Wilson (CHLW)
Clare was born and raised in Yorkshire, before reading
Education, Sociology and Sport at the University of Durham.
Whilst at Durham, she rowed for the University Boat Club and
won countless events, including the British Universities'
Championship and Henley Women's Regatta – twice.
After university Clare spent a year working as a resident tutor at
Bryanston School, before returning to Durham as a full time
rowing coach in charge of identifying talented freshers –
including the odd future Olympian!
Since 2008, Clare has taught Religious Studies and PSHE. Prior to taking over The
Grove Clare was Head of Girls' Rowing at Shrewsbury, she was Assistant
Housemistress of our second girls' house, Emma Darwin Hall, she was also in charge
of Quod (the Sixth Form common room), and regularly judged house debating.
Outside of the classroom Clare is an avid baker – her cupcake obsession is well
known by the girls and she is slowly becoming firm friends with her sewing machine.
Clare is married to Rob (a Maths teacher and rowing coach at Shrewsbury), they share
The Grove with their daughter Elsie (2013) and hyperactive Hungarian Vizsla, Aggie.
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The Assistant Housemistress
The Assistant Housemistress is the Housemistress’ deputy, and as such is a major
figure in the lives of the girls.
She is in daily touch with the Housemistress and the rest of the team on all matters
and events relating to the house. She has a study within the boarding house where
girls will be able to discuss any matters.
Her duties include taking special responsibility, on behalf of the Housemistress, for
the Fourth Form where she will take a lead on reporting and academic issues that may
arise. Apart from general oversight of her assigned group, this special responsibility
will include report writing (see reporting) and dealing with any significant incident or
issue associated with that group, including contact with parents.
The Assistant takes complete responsibility for the house once a week overnight, and
for six weekends a year, from Saturday morning until Sunday night allowing the
Housemistress to be off duty.
Mrs Jackie Matthews (JAM)
Jackie taught at Welshpool High School and was Head
of Biology at The Forest School in Berkshire, before
joining Shrewsbury School to teach Biology and
Chemistry. She was born and grew up in Kenya, where
she developed a deep interest in natural history. She
went to The Banda and Hillcrest Secondary School,
both in Langata, Nairobi. During a gap year Jackie
exhibited and sold her artwork in several wildlife
exhibitions as well as helping to renovate a series II
Land Rover. She then went on to Reading University to read Zoology, returning to
Kenya for her final year project. She spent six weeks following a harem of zebra in
Nairobi National Park, observing vigilance behaviours and harem structure, all in a
very reliable little Land Rover. Jackie then completed her PGCE at Southampton
University.
Jackie thrives on working with the pupils at Shrewsbury, taking them on various field
trips, undertaking biological research in Madagascar and supporting Sixth Formers in
a Tutor role. She has also become involved in running girls’ squash.
Jackie and her husband run a lively smallholding with the help of her two children.
Together they have renovated their 17th century farmhouse
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Matrons
The Grove is fortunate to have two committed matrons who will share the role in
equal capacity, bringing with them a wealth of experience.
The House Matron assists in caring for the girls in the House on a daily basis; matron
knows them well, and takes an interest in them and what they do. Matron lives in
residence in a flat in the main body of the House and provides an invaluable channel
of communication between the girls and the Housemistress. The House Matron is
responsible for the keeping of the girls’ medical records, and medication, and she
keeps a Daily Diary of all treatments administered to the girls. It is also in the remit
of the House Matron to send girls to the medical centre to see the Doctor, to dispense
any medication prescribed by him or her, and to offer first-aid treatment within her
competence, or to seek advice when necessary. Matron will keep the Housemistress
informed of the health of individual girls as appropriate. If wished she will
accompany the girls on hospital and dental visits, and keep parents appropriately
informed of any health issues affecting their daughters.
The in-house laundry is supervised by the House Matron, who will also organise the
collection and distribution of all clothing that goes to the School Laundry. It is the
responsibility too of the House Matron to check on the general tidiness of the House
and the girls – particularly as they leave for lessons in the mornings, when they help
the Housemistress to check on dress and appearance. Matron attends lunch and keeps
a roll of all girls attending, following up any absences.
The House Matron provides a listening ear and friendship to the girls; the quality of
this relationship is important when dealing with the tricky personal and social issues
that arise. The Matrons’ involvement in all aspects of the girls’ life is much
appreciated, and they are encouraged to watch sport, join in with all House special
events, and assist with House Plays, Speech Day, Christmas Dinner and other
functions.
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Mrs Maureen Donahue
Maureen was educated at the French Convent in Hull and then went straight into
nursing at Stockport Royal Infirmary. Having come from a theatrical background, she
joined Britain’s top teenage trio, The Dollies, at the age of 21. They toured with Jimi
Hendrix, The Beach Boys, BB King, Eartha Kitt and Joe Cocker, to name just a few,
and they won many awards.
She took up running at the age of 40 and competed in 10km races and minimarathons. She then came to Shrewsbury School, for what was going to be five years
– but she ended up working 16 years as Matron in School House and has spent the last
three years as Relief Matron in Emma Darwin Hall.
She is an avid traveller, and within the last two years she has had the opportunity to
visit Argentina, Malawi, Australia and the USA.
Maureen has two children and one granddaughter.
Mrs Sunita Boolauky
Sunita was born in Mauritius and became a British Citizen in 1984. She is fluent in
her mother tongue Creole but also speaks and understands French, Hindi and Urdu.
Sunita worked in local government for 26 years, the last 12 in leadership and
management roles. She is also qualified to teach English as a Foreign Language as
well as French. During the last two years she has worked part-time in the Shrewsbury
School library.
Alongside her passion for working with pupils, Sunita loves jogging, walking, reading
and Indian music and dance. She also enjoys cooking, particularly Indian and Far
Eastern food.
She is married with two sons.
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Tutors
Together with the Housemistress, her Assistant and the Matrons, House Tutors are
engaged in all aspects of pastoral welfare for the girls. Tutors provide a primary point
of contact regarding general academic matters. Each Tutor will be on duty in house
from 7pm one evening each week which will also provide an opportunity to discuss
any matters concerning your daughter.
There are regular meetings with the Housemistress and her tutor team, where various
aspects of house life are discussed. Tutors are very much encouraged to get to know
the parents of the girls in the House and will join in with all house events such as
concerts and parents’ meetings.
Miss Rebecca Weatherstone (RBW)
Rebecca is the resident tutor, and so has a regular presence in the house. She teaches
French and German, is an Oxbridge Tutor and has taken on responsibility for the
Leavers’ Ball.
Mr Paul Kaye (PAK)
Paul is Head of IT, runs Mountain Biking on Thursday afternoons, and has the
unenviable task of generating the school timetable.
Mr Mike Schutzer Weissman (MASW)
Mike teaches English, and heads up the school fencing and horse riding activities.
Mrs Lauren Temple (LRT)
Lauren teaches English and coaches rowing.
Miss Lauren Walker (LEW)
Lauren is a Graduate Sports Coach and coaches the U14A Football Team. She is a
qualified Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Mr Rob Wilson (RMW)
Rob teaches Maths, coaches J16 rowing (and is married to the Housemistress!).
Mrs Cordula Wordie (CIUW)
Cordula teaches German with special focus on the oral conversations.
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Housekeepers
Carol Rowlands
Ann Yeomans
Sharon Luke
Lisa Manby
An integral part of the house team. They will spend time around the girls and will
often be assisting at house functions.
The girls’ rooms will be cleaned on a daily basis. It is not their job to tidy the girls’
rooms! Girls should take pride in their personal space and respect those with whom
they share space. In the event that the housekeepers cannot clean – they won’t.
Housemistress’ Secretary
Joycelin Hoyland
She works closely with the housemistress to ensure order and rigor. She will help
maintain accurate records of the girls’ endeavours and all house data.
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Pupil Leadership Team
Head of House
Every year one member of the Upper Sixth is appointed by the Housemistress as Head
of House. They will have demonstrated over a period of time the attributes required of
a leader.
The Head of House is a friendly, approachable girl who has a healthy relationship
with all girls in the house. She will act, in both a formal and informal capacity, as a
liason between the girls and the Housemistress but perhaps most importantly will
represent the ultimate Grove girl in all that she does.
Deputy Head of House
By her very nature the deputy will exhibit similar qualities and will assist the head of
house with duties whilst being a supportive ‘go to’ at various points in the year. She
will assume all roles in the absence of the Head of House and will very much be the
eyes and ears of the head of house. The Deputy Head of House will also assume
special responsibility towards mentoring the younger years and acting as a senior ‘go
to’ figure.
Other responsibilities
Girls will have the opportunity to take responsibility for a range of activities within
house and demonstrate leadership and enthusiasm in areas of interest to them. Some
examples, though by no means exhaustive are;
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House music
House sport
Charities Rep
Subject Mentor
House Photographer
House Blogger
Food Committee Rep
Junior/Senior Council Rep
Tutoring
Lower School
All lower school girls will be allocated a house team tutor who will see them through
the 3rd, 4th and 5th form. This will allow a meaningful relationship to develop between
the girl, her tutor group and tutor. The Assistant Housemistress will take on a special
responsibility for the 4th form and as part of this will write their house report. This by
no means negates the role of the Housemistress; rather it further enhances the support
available to girls in their first year of GCSEs.
Sixth Form
In the first month of the L6th, your daughter will be allocated one of the House tutors
who will act as her mentor until she has chosen her Personal Tutor. As mentor they
will assist the girls in establishing the transition from GCSE to A level study and
guide them where appropriate to select the best Personal tutor for their needs.
The selection and allocation of Personal Tutors in the 6th form marks a shift in the
ways girls are treated. Referred to as students (rather than pupils), girls will select a
member of staff with whom they feel they have connected. As a priority, although by
no means exclusive, these are often a subject teacher in an area of strength. However
they may also be a teacher in a subject that requires a little more assistance.
Alternatively it may be a sports coach, music teacher etc. The Housemistress will of
course be on hand to offer advice and guidance.
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The Weekly Routine
Monday
7:15am
8:15am
9:00am
11:10am
11:35am
1:00pm
2:15pm
4:45pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
7:15pm
9:00pm
Breakfast
Callover
Lessons
Break
Lessons
Lunch
Lessons
Activities/Sport
Supper
Callover
Top Schools
Free time
Tuesday and Friday
7:15am
8:15am
9:00am
11:10am
11:35am
1:00pm
2:15pm
4:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
7:15pm
9:00pm
Breakfast
Callover
Lessons
Break
Lessons
Lunch
Lessons
Sport/Activities
Supper
Callover
Top Schools
Free time
Wednesday and Thursday
7:15am
8:15am
8:30am
10:40am
11:05am
1:15am
2:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
7:15pm
9:00pm
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Breakfast
Callover
Lessons
Break
Lessons
Lunch
Activities/Sport
Supper
Callover
Top Schools
Free time
Saturday
7:15am
8:15am
9:00am
11:10am
11:35am
1:00pm
2:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
7:15pm
Sunday
9:40am
10:00am
10:40am
5:00pm
7:00pm
7:15pm
9:00pm
Breakfast
Callover
Lessons
Break
Lessons
Lunch
Sport/Activities
Supper
Callover
Free time
Callover
Chapel
Brunch
‘Tick In’
Callover
Quiet time
Free time
Chapel
All girls will attend chapel on Sunday mornings.
Girls will also attend chapel on weekday mornings with their year group as follows:
 Tuesday: 4th and 5th Form
 Wednesday: 6th Form
 Friday: 3rd Form
Day girls are expected to attend their weekday chapel services, and a number of major
Sunday services.
Absences
If an absence is planned, then parents should please write or speak to, in advance,
with the Housemistress. If a girl is unable to attend school owing to illness then
parents are asked to let us know before morning callover at 8:15am. Any requests for
school leave are at the discretion of the Headmaster.
Meals
Girls are expected to attend all meals provided in KH. (Breakfast, Lunch and Supper,
Brunch on Sundays) The only exceptions are on a Saturday evening when girls may
choose to order in a Takeaway, or for those in the Sixth form, a meal in town.
Duties
As an integral part of house life girls will undertake a series of duties in order to keep
the house running smoothly. Duties and responsibilities will progress as girls move
through the years. These will be coordinated on a rota basis and responsibilities will
increase with the numerous privileges afforded each year group. They will form the
basis of learning to respect shared space, living with and co-operating with others
whilst enabling opportunities to demonstrate leadership.
Town Leave
There are a number of opportunities during the course of the week for girls to visit
town. At all times, these are with the permission of the Housemistress/Matron and
girls must sign in and out of the house. Town Leave times are listed below.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Sixth Form
Summer
No town leave
4:00-5:30pm
1:30-5:30pm
Winter
No town leave
2:00-4:30pm
1:30-5:30pm
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
4:00-5:30pm
4:00-5:30pm
1:30-5:30pm
1:30-5:30pm
4:00-5:30pm
2:00-4:30pm
1:30-4:30pm
1:30-5:30pm
Lower School
Summer
No town leave
4:00-5:00pm
Before or After sport
(back by 5:30pm)
4:00-5:00pm
4:00-5:00pm
No town leave
No town leave
Winter
No town leave
2:00-4:30pm
Before or After sport
(back by 5:30pm)
4:00-5:00pm
2:00-4:30pm
No town leave
No town leave
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Top Schools (homework)
Girls are expected to keep up to date with their Top Schools by managing their time
thoughtfully. We are committed to ensuring all girls make the most of their private
study time to develop the motivation and self-discipline required to work
independently well beyond school.
All girls should normally have enough time during the evenings (up until bed time but
not beyond!), during study (free) periods (for 6th form), and at weekends, to complete
assignments set by their teachers. There will of course be ‘peak times’, such as in the
run-up to a coursework deadline, when girls may be especially busy. If a girl finds
herself overwhelmed then the Housemistress and tutors are here to help her through.
During the evening until 9pm, only with the permission of the Housemistress or duty
tutor are girls able to be absent from the House. Girls may attend lectures, tutorials,
rehearsals etc., and should sign out with accurate information as to their whereabouts.
E.g.
C.Wilson 7:25pm Orchestra Rehearsal
‘Top Schools/Quiet Time’ (7.15 – 9.00 pm) is a period of time expressly dedicated to
study for all girls (although daygirls may leave – from 6. 00pm – to do Top Schools at
home, so long as their parents agree to this). A member of staff will be on duty each
evening to help ensure that the atmosphere is quiet, productive and purposeful.
Initially 3rd form girls will study in the main hall whilst an effective work ethic is
established with the supervision of a 6th form monitor.
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TV, films, emailing, social media, games etc. are not allowed during this
period. Every member of the House should be working in their room during
Top Schools, although girls may of course go and talk to the duty tutor.
Once Top Schools has begun, girls should not wander around the House
(unless to find the tutor), take showers, make toast, telephone calls etc.
Any member of the House wishing to work in the IT building or the library
during Top Schools must talk to the tutor on duty – she must sign out and back
in.
Girls will receive a diary – The Burney Diary – in which key dates and
contacts are recorded. They will also be issued with a hard backed academic
diary in which they can record their topschools and other commitments. Work
will also be set for pupils through the schools’ Intranet.
Tutorials
Lower school girls will have a tutorial during Period 6 on Wednesdays. They are
expected to attend with their Burney Diary completed from the previous week.
Sixth form tutorials will be arranged on an individual basis with the Personal Tutor at
a mutually convenient time.
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Bedtimes
Effective sleep is imperative in such a demanding environment. Bedtime routines
exist to ensure each and every girl has the opportunity to relax and get a good night’s
sleep. Any girls found to be impeding sleep for others will be subject to house
sanctions.
Sunday – Friday
Year
Upstairs
rd
th
3 &4
9:30pm
5th
9:45pm
th
L6
10:00pm
th
U6
10:00pm
In bed
9:45pm
10:00pm
10:15pm
10:30pm
Lights out
10pm
10:15pm
10:30pm
10:45pm
Saturday
Year
Upstairs
rd
th
3 &4
10:00pm
5th
10:15pm
In bed
10:15pm
10:30pm
Lights out
10:30pm
10:45pm
Year
L6th
U6th
In rooms and quiet
11:00pm
11:00pm
In house
10:30pm
10:30pm
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Visitors
Salopians from other Houses are entitled to visit The Grove at certain times and in the
ground floor communal areas only. They must be invited by a Grove girl, who should
stay with her guest(s) throughout the visit. They must be signed in and out in the
book by the Housemistress’ study. Visitors must make themselves known to a
member of staff on duty.
Failing to do so, compromises the safety of other girls in the house. This will be
followed up with an appropriate sanction.
Other guests may visit subject to the School’s express protocols. Full protocols
relating to House Visits are set out in the School Rules.
Day Girls
Day girls will be expected to sign into house at 8:15am each morning ready for
callover (morning registration). I ask that if there is a known absence due to illness,
contact is made before this time so as to be able to inform the relevant staff in good
time for that day. Repeated failure to do so will lead to Tardy Book.
Day girls are permitted to sign out not before 6pm each evening, and no later than
9:30pm. I would ask that if your daughter chooses to remain in school beyond 7pm,
1that they remain for the entirety of Top Schools, so as to minimise disruption to the
other girls. At the point they choose to go home, they MUST sign out and let the
member of staff on duty know. See separate notice regarding Day Pupil Times.
As part of their working week and extracurricular activity, Day girls will be expected
to undertake one ‘change’ (games session) on a Wednesday afternoon.
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Weekend Routines
Saturday Evening
Saturday evenings represent a social occasion for the girls in house. Across each term
there will be a number of socials, and a number of house events for them to attend.
Members of the sixth form can enjoy Quod – the sixth form bar, and on occasions
have town leave for a meal with friends. Girls must first seek permission from the
Housemistress to take town leave. They must follow the house signing out protocols.
Under no circumstances must girls go out alone.
Sundays
Breakfast or brunch available in Kingsland Hall from 8am – 1.00pm
9:40am
10:00am
10:40am
Morning Callover (Girls will be in dressed in Clean and Tidy Sunday
Suits)
Chapel (There are a number of whole school chapel services to which
Daygirls must attend.
Brunch: Lower School return to house to change.
Sixth Form can go straight to brunch.
Chapel is compulsory for boarders. For Daygirls, chapel is compulsory for some
School Services: First Sunday, St Mary’s, Remembrance, Mayor and Corporation,
and Founders’ Day
Sunday is often a day free of structured timetables and as such an opportunity to relax
and catch up with friends. There may be weekend activities available and town leave
is an option but only with the express permission of the Housemistress.
3:00pm
7:00pm
7:15pm
9:00pm
Informal Callover – Girls must make themselves known to the member
of staff on duty (unless of course they are signed out on a school trip or
with Housemistress permission.
Callover/Dix
House Study Lock Ups-Girls will be expected to be in their studies
working quietly, reading or relaxing. Ultimately the house will be
conducive to work.
Bedtime Routines as normal.
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Signing out
The signing out book is kept on the table inside the foyer by the Housemistress’
office. This book is a legal requirement.
It is imperative that we have accurate information as to everyone’s whereabouts;
signing out procedures are essential, not least in the case of fire, where a girl’s
unrecorded absence may put someone else’s life in danger.
NO ONE MAY SIGN IN OR OUT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON.
If a girl fails to sign out properly then she will be given to a House Sanction (see
below).
If a pupil goes missing, then the School ‘Missing Pupil Policy’ will be strictly
followed.
The guidelines below are brief and underpinned by common sense and consideration.
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During lessons and Games girls can leave and return to the house without
signing out
Outside lessons and Games, and after dark all girls must sign out with their
name, date and time, and sign back in on their return.
Eg: C.Wilson 7:25pm Orchestra Rehearsal
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If going off site (within the Town Rules) at ANY time of the day, then they
must first seek permission from the member of staff on duty. They must then
sign out and back in on their return. Girls must not go off site alone, and may
not leave the site on any evening (except Saturday for members of the 6th
Form).
All girls must be in the house for evening callover at 7.00pm. If, with the
Housemistress’/tutor’s permission, they need to miss callovers, or be out of the
house after 7.15pm (for tutorials, lectures, concerts etc.), then they must sign
out and back in, and return by 10.30 pm at the latest.
N.B. Girls are expected to return to the House within a short but sensible time
after the end of an activity.
Security
It is of the utmost importance that the House remain a secure environment, and it is
incumbent on every girl to play her part in keeping us all safe. The following basic
guidelines should be followed, although awareness and common sense must be the
order of the day.
The House is accessed by means of a keypad; the code is changed once a term,
although if we find that the code has been revealed to anyone who is not a member of
the House then the code will be changed immediately. The person who has given
away the code will receive a verbal warning (see House Sanctions). Repeat offences
will lead to school sanctions.
The House is alarmed (including all fire doors) between 10.30pm and 6.30am. Girls
wishing to leave or gain access to the House whilst it is locked and alarmed (in the
case, for example, of a late return from a school trip, or an early departure to an
airport) may be let in or out only by arrangement with the resident House Staff.
Girls must ensure that they are not visible from the outside whilst in their rooms;
curtains in bedrooms must be closed and remain closed after dusk. Any girl drawing
attention to herself from people outside the building will receive a house sanction.
And this will be recorded on her welfare record.
Protocols are in place with regard to visits to the House by parents, fellow students,
friends, and staff (see School Rules). Works personnel have access to the House by
arrangement with House Staff, and are accompanied as appropriate upon entering
‘sensitive’ areas. Ultimately visitors to the house should sign in and out, and make
themselves known to the member of staff on duty.
The site is patrolled night and day by KS security; all girls are given the number to
call security, the police, and an emergency night time number for the Housemistress.
In the unlikely case of an intruder gaining access to the house, girls should follow the
Emergency Procedures (see below)
A reminder that girls should never go off site on their own and that after dark (even on
site) they should not go out alone.
Taxis
On the occasions that girls may need to use a taxi the school has an agreement with
Access Cars. Girls should only ever book a taxi through this firm.
Their number is: Access Cars 01743 54 54 54
There will always be an adult on call.
The STAFF DUTY ROTA is clearly displayed.
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Extra-Curricular Activities
Sport
Head of Girls’ Games: Mrs Nicola Bradburne – [email protected]
All girls in The Grove are strongly encouraged to consider carefully their physical
fitness and well-being. A number of girls will represent the school at various levels
and will be involved in regular training and fixtures, but not all; one of Shrewsbury’s
great strengths is the wide range of physical activities on offer, whatever the
individual skill or competence may be, and so we do all we can to ensure girls find a
sporting niche that they can commit themselves to.
Girls need to undertake a minimum of 2 games sessions per week. The Head of Girls’
games has a pivotal role to play in ensuring that every girl makes the most of her time
here and looks after herself appropriately. Naturally those wishing to pursue school
teams will be expected to commit to the necessary sessions.
House sport is just one way in which a girl can participate in physical activity whilst
representing the house. The house sport trophy is awarded annually, and whilst this is
something to strive for, ultimately getting involved and taking part is the number one
priority. Inter House Tournaments will be held throughout the year.
Sports available include: lacrosse, hockey, rowing, tennis, swimming, netball,
football, athletics, cross country, fives, cricket, fencing, volleyball, squash,
badminton, tennis, yoga and modern dance.
Music and Drama
Director of Music: Mr John Moore – [email protected]
Director of Drama: Miss Helen Brown – [email protected]
These will form a crucial role within The Grove, with annual House plays and
concerts. Many Shrewsbury School girls contribute to School plays or belong to at
least one school orchestra or choir. Performers, technicians, production managers and
many others gain an inestimable amount from their endeavors’ in this field, and their
input into the life of the school and house is crucial to the atmosphere of purpose,
happiness and creativity within our community.
House Sport, Music and Drama
Many girls will find themselves drawn into school representation across a myriad of
activities. House Sport, Music and Drama are very much to be celebrated as a
combined effort of all in the house. I will expect all girls to be involved with house
events on various occasions, and as such these events will invariably showcase the
collective rather than the few elite.
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Thursday Afternoons
Director of Activities: Mr Nick David – [email protected]
Students engage in a variety of activities on Thursday afternoon ranging from the
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme to charity work, to gliding or publishing. These
activities are compulsory and form a critical part of the schools’ extracurricular
provision.
3rd Form Girls will undertake a compulsory programme of PSHE and then sport. The
PSHE provision is aimed largely at building a healthy working relationship within the
year group, whilst the sports schedule will allow all to sample each of the key sports
under excellent tuition.
The 4th and 5th form them have the chance to select activities that interest them.
The L6th form once again select an area of interest and at this stage I will be advising
girls to think carefully about their plans beyond school, as often these activities can
help shape future applications whilst gaining valuable first-hand experience.
There are no formal requirements to undertake an activity in the U6th as this time can
be used for further study. However some girls will choose to pursue their interest
beyond the L6th, and indeed it is very much encouraged that girls will pursue their
chosen activity into the U6th – through to the end of the lent term.
Clubs and Societies
In addition to the above, there are countless optional clubs and societies, from
beekeeping to debating, film club to scuba-diving. All of these activities are described
in more detail in a separate booklet.
Weekend Activities
In addition to the above, the School organises a number of trips and outings through
the ‘Weekend Activities Programme’. Girls will be encouraged to sample these
activities as part of full boarding life. They provide a chance to get off school site and
‘decompress’ from the usual rigours of school life. Such examples may be Alton
Towers, Waterworld, Theatre Trips, and many others.
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House Events
Over the course of the year there will be several opportunities for The Grove Girls to
enjoy an activity as a house. These may range from an afternoon decorating cupcakes
to whole house trips out to the coast or karting.
House Singing
House Singing is a much anticipated whole school event at the end of the Michaelmas
Half term. From the house perspective this is an ideal opportunity to establish a
working relationship amongst members of the house. Both the ‘Part Song’ (select
musicians) and ‘Unison’ (whole house number) will be led by members of the sixth
form. It will very much be the girls’ endeavour from conception to performance.
House Play
The house play will provide an opportunity for thespians and alike to get involved.
Whether a budding actress, or simply an interest in the stage girls will be encouraged
to get involved. Again this will be led by the girls in house.
House Soiree
We would hope to hold an informal house soiree to showcase the various talents
within the house.
Inter House Sports Day
Held in the final few weeks of the summer term, this recently revived event provides a
whole school stage for showcasing house athleticism, and spirit.
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House Colours
House Colours may be awarded for individual achievements or for a significant
contribution to a team or group. They may be awarded for a range of pursuits;
sporting, dramatic, musical, cultural or for any outstanding service in the name of The
Grove
House Colours are awarded at the end of the Michaelmas and Summer terms by the
Housemistress in consultation with the Head of House.
Two levels of House Colours may be awarded. On being awarded Second House
Colours a girl may wear the Grove badge. If awarded First House Colours a girl may
wear the Grove house scarf. House badges and House scarves can be purchased from
the school shop.
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House Sanctions
House sanctions may be applied whereby behaviour within the house is not in keeping
with the house ethos and/or disrespectful to others. In all cases a record of house and
school sanctions will be kept on your daughter’s personal file.
Certain offences will automatically entail school sanctions (see Blue Book &Yellow
Card). However, for offences such as, for example, repeated lateness to callover,
failing to sign out properly, being up late, smoking, or breaches of the dress code, in
the first instance sanctions may be issued at house level. The Housemistress may issue
a VERBAL WARNING, which will be noted on the girl’s record. For further
offences, and at the discretion of the Housemistress, further verbal warnings may be
given, or, moving on to the next stage: One or more WRITTEN WARNING may be
issued, which will be copied to parents. Girls who do not respond to sanctions issued
at House level may expect to be given a School Sanction.
On certain occasions the Housemistress may implement specific house sanctions as
detailed below.
House Gating
A period of time where one should remain within the boarding house vicinity (where
appropriate) and restricted to the school site. This may serve as a precursor to a more
serious school sanction
House Tardy Book
On persistent tardiness girls may be asked to report to the Housemistress in full school
dress at 7:15am.
House Service
For behaviours that compromise the well being of the house and house community
girls will report to Matron to assist with a number of tasks.
House Detention
Generally disruptive behaviour (in house or in the wider school community) a period
of time restricted to the house (loss of free time). This may serve as a precursor to a
formal school sanction.
Report Cards
House report cards may be issued for a number of reasons, but largely to monitor
academic progress and compliance to school routines. They may be awarded for
tardiness, poor academic discipline/progress, and in some cases persistent poor school
dress.
In the event that a girl fails to wear the appropriate school attire the Housemistress has
a supply of regulation clothes that she can wear until the problem is resolved.
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Money
In emergencies only, small sums of money may be made available to your daughter
and be charged to your school account.
I will be reluctant to make use of charging sums of money back to your school
account, and will be asking for your advice regarding this matter at the start of the
term. However in emergency situations this may be the case and wherever possible I
will seek to consult you first.
Lower School
Girls are invited to make use of a house bank. Quite simply any ‘pocket money’ for
your daughter can be left in a safety deposit box, and withdrawn at their request. Any
funds will be kept in an individual wallet, and records kept of ‘transactions’. It is
preferable that your daughter does not move around the school with large amounts of
cash. Any sums of money are at your discretion, and might be in the region of £5 per
week. This may be used for trips into town, pocket money for school trips, charitable
causes.
Alternatively girls may have a bank account that they manage themselves.
For certain purchases at school, the students use their Smart Cards (known as ‘Grot
Shop’ cards) - swipe cards which parents top up with credit (the Bursar writes to
explain this system). These amounts will normally form part of a girl’s allowance.
Sixth Form
Girls in the sixth form are strongly encouraged to have their own cash account, at
your advice.
Accommodation
As most girls will not know each other when they first arrive, the allocation of girls to
dorms serves as an ideal way to help the girls forge those all important friendships
within the house.
Girls share ‘family’ bathrooms which are located on each floor.
Rooms are cleaned each day, but girls are expected to make their own beds and keep
their own room or area tidy. Failing to do this may result in rooms not being cleaned.
It is not the cleaners’ responsibility to tidy the rooms!
Rooms must be totally clear at the end of each term, with all personal effects
removed, since the building is normally let during the holidays, although overseas
pupils may leave a limited number of named boxes here in storage.
Lower School
Girls will be allocated, by the Housemistress to a dormitory room. Third and Fourth
form boarders will typically share in mixed study dorms for 4 and 5 persons. Fifth
form girls will typically share in 2 or 3 person study rooms. Girls will move dorm
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rooms each half term. Day girls will have their own dedicated space and will share a
study dorm for up to 4 persons with their own desk, wardrobe and shelves.
Lower Sixth
In their Lower Sixth year, boarders will rotate between sharing a twin room and
having their own room. L6 day girls will typically share with another and may have
the option of a single study if numbers permit.
Upper Sixth
In their Upper Sixth year, boarding girls are given single rooms. U6th day girls will
typically have their own study room.
A room ballot will operate under the guidance of both the Housemistress and Head of
House. Girls will have the opportunity to select their room for the duration of the year.
The order of the ballot is detailed below. The Housemistress reserves the right to
make changes at any point if she feels there is sufficient reason.
Room Ballot priority – girls within each group will be drawn randomly
1. Head of House
2. Deputy Head of House
3. Praepostors
4. Others holding first house colours
5. Others holding second house colours
6. Others
Food
Girls are required to attend breakfast, lunch and supper in Kingsland Hall. A wide
choice of food is always available at meals (at lunch there are typically 3 or 4 hot
dishes - one of which will be vegetarian - plenty of vegetables, soup, paninis, filled
rolls, salads, fruit, yogurts and hot puddings). Dietary needs such as GF and halal are
catered for. Each House has its own area within KH, and staff and students usually sit
together by houses. This enables Matron to supervise roll-call at lunchtime. We also
do all we can to ensure that the girls are making the most of the menu available to
them, and eating a balanced and healthy diet.
With a cafeteria system and a school of this size, however, it is not always easy to
monitor everything, so we do, to a certain extent, rely on the maturity and good sense
of the girls. Any particular dietary requirements should be discussed with Matron in
the first instance.
Milk, bread, butter and fruit are provided in House for snacks. There are basic
cooking facilities in the house (microwave, toaster, fridges, etc).
There is the opportunity for girls to order fruit juice through the house, this is
recharged to the school bill.
Girls normally bring their own distinctive mug, bowl and plate and cutlery, but we do
have a few basics.
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Clothing and Appearance
All clothing should be labelled with name and house as follows:
Wilson CHL G
Uniform
Girls will be expected to take full pride in wearing their school uniform at all times.
Uniform should be clean and presentable.
Lower School
 School regulation kilt (knee length or longer)
 Choice of revere collar blouse from the School Shop
 Navy regulation jumper (sleeved/ sleeveless)
 Navy School Blazer
All the above items can be purchased from the Shrewsbury School Shop.
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Plain black or navy formal polishable shoes with flat heels. (Matron
recommends that any new shoes are worn in before arrival at school to
alleviate blisters!)
For Sunday chapel the girls may wear a suit, either their own appropriately demure
navy, black or dark grey formal business suit or by purchasing a navy skirt from the
School Shop which will allow them to convert their blazer and skirt into a suit.
Sixth Form
 Navy or black regulation suit
Find them on the ‘Shrewsbury School Girls’ Sixth Form Suit’ area of
www.schoolblazer.com
Skirts must be knee length. We will have to ask for skirts to be returned and
exchanged for a longer version if they do not fulfil this requirement.
 Formal white or light-coloured blouse (plain, checked or striped). Options are
available on the www.schoolblazer.com page, but as long as it is suitable shirts
may be bought elsewhere.
 Plain black or navy formal polishable shoes with flat heels. (Matron
recommends that any new shoes are worn in before arrival at school to
alleviate blisters!)
 Black, navy or skin-tone tights.
 Pullovers or cardigans, if worn, must be plain, V-necked and of one dark
colour.
 With School Dress, shirts and blouses must be tucked in and buttoned up
appropriately, and cuffs fastened.
For Sunday chapel the girls may wear a suit, either their own appropriately demure
navy, black or dark grey formal business suit or the formal school dress.
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Appearance
Salopians are expected to dress at all times with modesty and due consideration for
others; at no time should they wear clothing or accessories which are extravagant,
undignified or offensive in style. The final arbiters on clothing and appearance at
School are the Headmaster, Second Master and Housemasters/ mistresses.
Jewellery
When in school uniform, girls may wear one modest bracelet, one modest necklace
and one small pair of earrings (NB All other body piercings and tattoos are not
permitted at any time.)
Hair and Make up
At all times hair must be clean, tidy and natural in appearance. Make up (including
any fake tan) is not allowed in the lower school and must be very subtle on Sixth
Formers.
Other items
Coats
Overcoats must be School issue or equivalent: i.e. a plain black or navy wool type
overcoat of a length to reach below the jacket.
Scarves
Formal winter (wool) scarves that are plain may be worn.
Bags
Lower school girls are expected to use a school bag, and sixth formers are encouraged
to. They can be purchased in the school shop, or girls can bring their own. Rucksacks
or satchels are welcome, but as a priority must be sensible, sturdy and able to contain
their books for the day.
Sports Kit
School Kukri or house kit must be worn to all training sessions and matches. There is
a special sports laundry on Wednesday evening with a quick turn around time for
those competing on a regular basis.
The minimum requirement for girls is a regulation tracksuit, skort and t-shirt. Other
items are optional but must be from the regulation ‘Kukri’ range.
Smart Informal
There will be occasions where girls may be expected to dress smartly but for informal
events. Such attire may include a Blazer, smart skirt or dress (knee length) or trousers,
blouse, smart low heeled shoes.
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The School Shop
The School Shop is open in term time during working hours, and by appointment
during the last three weeks of the holidays: please ring the Manager, Ms Hignett, on
01743 280868 or e-mail [email protected]
Laundry
School Laundry is collected from House on a Thursday and returned to house on a
Friday. There is, for the sports enthusiasts a Wednesday evening sports laundry
available with an overnight turnaround.
Girls should bring with them a named, Net Laundry Bag for their underwear and
delicate items. This will go a long way to preventing wandering items, but help ensure
an effective laundry.
Other Practicalities
Bicycles
Most boarders do not bring bicycles to school, but they are welcome to do so if they
wish so long as they locked, safe and adhere to school rules. Daygirls may use them to
travel to and from school. They can only be ridden at certain times, and separate rules
are published concerning their use.
Cars
Day pupils may use their own cars for transport to school under approved
circumstances.
Boarding pupils may not have cars at school, but Upper Sixth pupils may leave a car
here at the start of the summer term, using it only for journeys home. Pupils wishing
to drive must obtain the relevant consent form from the Housemistress, which must be
signed both by the pupil and their parents, as well as by the parents of any passengers
he or she will be carrying. Any infringement of school rules relating to driving will
result in the privilege being withdrawn.
Driving lessons
Girls who wish to book driving lessons may do so as long as they are booked within
their free time. They should not miss any of their existing commitments. Girls should
advise the Housemistress of such lessons and sign out of house stating that it is a
lesson and the firm with which they are training.
Email and Computers
All pupils and their parents must sign to agree to abide by the School’s AUP
(Acceptable Use Policy). This and all School Policies are published on the website.
Just prior to their arrival, pupils are given their own email address at school, and will
have access to it throughout the day from computers in the IT rooms or from their
own computers. The internet is switched off at 11pm, and social networking sites are
available for certain periods. Advice on suitable laptops is available from our I.T.
department.
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Third and Fourth Form boarders will hand in their laptops along with other electronic
devices to Matron at bedtime.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are permitted, subject to very clear rules. Parents sign and return a
purple authorization slip. In essence, phones may only really be used in the house
(although preferably not in communal areas), and not around the site or during Top
Schools or after bedtime (parents are beseeched not to ring them at these times!).
Phones should be clearly named. Please also note the paragraph on the form
concerning insurance.
Third and Fourth Form boarders will hand in their phones along with other electronic
devices to Matron at bedtime.
Television
TV/DVDs may be watched at the following times:
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After lunch and before lessons/games
After tea and before Top Schools
After Top Schools and before bed
At weekends from Saturday lunch time.
In special circumstances, the Housemistress may occasionally overrule the above
times.
The key rule is no TV during lessons, games time, activities time or Top Schools.
Valuables and other personal property
NB: The School insurance policy does not cover personal possessions. It is therefore
important that any valuables (e.g. electrical equipment, computers, phones etc.) are
covered under the terms of your own home contents policy. The Bursar’s notes will
also have contained details of the Pupils’ Personal Effects Insurance Scheme. As a
general rule, I would advise that very expensive equipment is best left at home!
Calculators and other equipment should also be clearly marked. Most girls bring in
their own desk lamp, chargers, padlock, hair dryer and a shoe cleaning kit. Music
players are permitted, but no trailing leads. In general, we suggest that girls bring a
minimum of equipment.
Kettles, toasters, rice cookers, fridges and other electrical equipment are not permitted
in rooms.
Suitcases or trunks may be stored in the space below the mattress in rooms, or in the
trunk room on the ground floor.
Passports and tickets should be handed to the Housemistress to be kept in the safe.
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Personal Belongings
What you may not have thought of:
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School bag to carry books
Bath Towels/Sheets
Own Duvet (We provide the pillows and under sheet but you may wish to
bring your own)
2 sets of Bedding (Beds will be changed every fortnight)
Coat hangers
Dressing Gown
Spare Name tags/Sewing kit
Umbrella (the school site is quite large, and being caught out in the rain is not
fun!). A House umbrella is available to purchase from the Housemistress.
A selection of modest decor for their personal space (posters, family photos,
cuddly bears etc.)
Tuck Boxes: girls may choose to bring some of their favourite snacks and
treats. Please keep such tuck boxes to a reasonable size – space is limited.
Health
If a girl feels unwell, she should inform matron, or, if matron is off duty, the
Housemistress or her Assistant. If she feels unwell during lesson time she should
inform her teacher and go straight from her class to the Medical Centre (the ‘San’).
Girls must never miss lessons without permission - a Headmaster’s Detention will
ensue.
The San is staffed twenty four hours a day by a team of fully qualified nurses. One of
the School Doctors visits the San every morning to see anyone who is ill and to run a
surgery. If a girl is ill in bed in the San, or if she sustains an injury necessitating a trip
to A & E, matron will telephone parents. Parents are welcome to have their poorly
daughter at home until she has recovered, but are in no way obliged – she will be very
well looked after in the San. Dental and other health related appointments can also be
made either via matron or the San.
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Exeats (Leave Out)
I will contact Parents before Exeats with regard to the arrangements for your daughter
and would appreciate a prompt response. It is a legal requirement that we receive
confirmation as to where your daughter is going, when and how.
Coach Weekends
These are a fixed 2-day exeat which runs from a Friday/ Saturday at 1:30pm through
to Sunday/ Monday at 9:00pm.
We have two Extended Coach Weekends during the Michaelmas term, two during the
Lent term and one during the first half of the Summer term. These are ‘fixed’ in the
sense that all girls should vacate the premises on these particular weekends by 2pm.
They may return from 6pm.
Half term and End-of-Term exeats
Pupils may not remain in school after the school has closed. Girls should return after
6pm and before 9pm, and should let the Housemistress know in advance if,
unavoidably, they need to return earlier than this. Please note that the house will be
locked until this point and there will be no staff present ‘on duty’.
School Rules on Leave Out
Pupils may not take extra time off school without the express permission of the
Head’s office, which must be requested in writing.
We are also required to seek written consent from parents and host parents if a girl is
invited to spend a night away with a friend, or anywhere other than home.
Coaches
On Exeats, the School runs coaches to various destinations in order to help get pupils
home. A list goes up in the house a week or so in advance for them to sign up. The
coach may be used either for both ways or one way only, and the cost will appear on
the bill. Further information is available on the School website via the link:
http://www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/coach-routes
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Information for Parents
Parents’ Meetings and Reporting
In addition to the many opportunities there are throughout your daughters time at
Shrewsbury to meet parents informally, there is also a formal Parents’ meeting when
parents have the opportunity to meet teachers and to discuss progress. Full details of
these are sent out centrally. The housemistress will always be on hand to discuss any
matters further.
Short reports will include a overview from the tutor.
Long reports will include a full Housemistress report on your daughter’s progress,
both on academic and pastoral matters.
Keeping in Touch
Parents should feel free to get in touch at any time; phone calls, emails and letters are
always welcome, on any matter. I will always reply to an email or voicemail within
twenty four hours, usually with a response, but occasionally with a holding
acknowledgement until I have addressed your question, request or concern. In an
emergency it may be best to use my mobile number.
Matron is the best first port of call for health matters or issues to do with clothing.
Visiting The Grove
Parents are strongly encouraged to support their daughters in all they do, whether it is
concerts, matches, regattas, plays, chapel, or house functions. It is also on these sorts
of occasions that parents have the opportunity to meet each other and compare notes,
and, with that in mind, we lay on informal receptions around key events.
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End of Term Bills
During the course of each term there will be a number of occasions to which costs
may appear on the bills. These may be through school trips or house excursions, or
may reflect purchases made for the house. Where appropriate individual expenses will
be itemised on the bill, or for expenses relating to whole house activity the cost of
such will be split between all members of the house. In the case of any significant
costs – I will ask girls to seek your permission first. Please do not hesitate to get in
contact if you have any concerns. Below are examples of the types of ‘house costs’
that may appear on your bill.
Newspapers and Magazines
A selection of newspapers and magazines is bought for the House. These costs are divided
amongst all the girls in the house.
Fruit Juice
At the start of term, girls can order a selection of fruit juices in 1 litre cartons. The
shop delivers the juice to the house on a weekly basis and the individual cost appears
on the girl’s end of term bill.
Matrons’ Sundries
Throughout the term, House Matrons make purchases against the House for domestic
and medical supplies. The Houses also have accounts with pharmacies in town and
certain standard pharmaceutical purchases are made on a regular basis. These costs
are divided between the girls in the House and appear on end of term bills.
Dry Cleaning
Matron will take items to be dry-cleaned and these will be charged as extras on the
bill at approximately £4 per jacket and £8 per suit.
House Festivities, Trips and Excursions
There are a number of occasions each term when the Housemistress or Tutors provide extra
entertainment or trips for the house for example trips to plays, concerts, paintballing, Alton
Towers etc., etc. The cost of these festivities and excursions appears on an individual basis on
the end of term bill. Some of these trips can be expensive and girls will always be instructed
to seek parental permission beforehand.
Other
There are occasional one-off charges which appear on the end of term bill, for
example an individual charge for a girl’s annual House photo order.
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Emergencies
Girls are instructed to key into their own phones the mobile numbers of the
Housemistress, her Assistant, the Resident Tutor, K.S. (on-site) Security and the
Police. The following guidance notes are published, on separate notices, within the
House.
Emergency Procedures – The Grove
Injury or Illness
Do whatever you can to make the casualty calm and comfortable - but do this swiftly.
If you are unsure then you should not move the casualty
Seek Assistance. In first instance, ring or look for the Housemistress or another
member of the House team. If no-one is available in The Grove then seek assistance
from MARY SIDNEY HALL or KINGSLAND HALL. The SAN is always manned
(01743 280860), but other adults may be found in office hours at the Bursary and the
Headmaster's office.
Note: If you encounter any member of the School who is obviously seriously unwell –
or if you encounter obviously abnormal behaviour – you must immediately contact a
responsible adult. If you are unable to find an adult, or you are seriously concerned
about the condition of the person, then dial 999 and call an ambulance – and then
inform the School Medical Centre and Matron.
Maintenance Emergency
In the event of an emergency concerning the fabric or fittings of the building, seek an
adult who will then decide on an appropriate course of action. Under no
circumstances should girls attempt to rectify problems themselves.
Intruders
Never confront intruders and always be polite if you encounter strangers. Sound the
fire alarm if you feel that our security is threatened. Mention any incident regarding
strangers and intruders to the Housemistress, her deputy, the Resident Tutor, Matron
or Housemistress’ husband immediately.
Fire
If you discover a fire: immediately activate the fire alarm and follow the evacuation
procedure below.
If you hear the fire alarm:
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LEAVE the building calmly via the nearest exit, avoiding smoke-filled routes,
and closing doors behind you.
DO NOT stop to gather belongings (but take a warm coat/dressing gown in
cold weather)
ASSEMBLE in the Car Park between The Grove and Mary Sidney Hall in
year groups.
WAIT quietly for the roll call, and then WAIT to be given clearance before reentering the building/for further instructions.
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The Grove
The Schools
Shrewsbury
SY3 9AQ