Page | 005 The boarding houses fol low the School ’s system of rewards and sanctions, which can be viewed here. As a boarding community, we also approach discipl ine as parents might at home, matching sanction to inconsiderate behaviour. In addition, boarders’ equipment such as mobi le phones and computers may be confiscated for improper use. Peer relations and bullying We acknowledge that l iving together can be chal lenging and requires the development of patience, consideration and diplomacy. The School has an effective pol icy on bul lying and al l pupi ls are encouraged to speak up swiftly about bul lying or any physical or verbal abuse. Attempts are then made to defuse tensions where they occur between particular pupi ls and to repair relations before any pupi l is tempted to engage in verbal or physical bul lying. Drugs; alcohol and smoking; and management of disciplinary incidents We adhere to the School pol icies on drugs and substances, alcohol and smoking. However, boarders over the age of 18 may sign out and visit a pub with the Housemaster’s permission, and on occasion, the Housemaster may offer an alcohol ic drink to sixth form students at house social occasions. In any discipl inary matter, the School pol icy on guidel ines for discipl inary interviews with pupi ls wi l l be fol lowed and parents wi l l be informed. 22 Rewards, sanctions and expectations of behaviour
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