Visitors and time away from school Our boarding houses are communities, and we love seeing boarders socialise and share their home from home with others. To keep the houses safe and running smoothly, we have a few simple guidelines for guests and absences. 17 When you invite friends into the House, please: Ask staff on duty for permission and sign day pupils in and out. Accompany guests at all times and stay in the communal areas of the House. For friends or guests from outside the school, please check with the Head of House in advance. Welcoming guests You are always welcome to visit during term time, but please: Let the Head of House know before you travel, so we can help coordinate your visit and avoid any disappointment if your child is busy with school activities. Say hello: On arrival, please let the duty member of staff know you are on-site. Communal spaces: For safeguarding and the privacy of other boarders, we ask that parents and guardians stay in the communal areas of the House. Of course, at the very beginning and end of terms, you are more than welcome to go to your child’s room to help with packing and unpacking. Parents and Guardians If your child needs to be away from school during the week, permission must be granted in advance. For one day: The Head of House can provide approval. Two or more days: Permission is managed by the Head or Senior Deputy Head. Sports fixtures: Representing the school is a big part of life here. If your child needs to miss a scheduled fixture, please send a request to the Head, copying in the Director of Sport, at least a week in advance. Absence from lessons and fixtures We need written authorisation from parents, along with confirmation from the adult who will be hosting your child. Requests should be made by 9pm on the Thursday before the weekend. Weekly boarders wishing to stay at school over a weekend should check availability with the Head of House. Weekend leave
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