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2021 Boarding Handbook
About this Handbook The Guildford Grammar School Boarding Handbook is compiled for the benefit of the boarding community. The Handbook is designed to be a comprehensive directory of the life, work and organisation of junior and senior boarding at the School. It is also a formal statement of the expectations that the School has of all its boarders. 2021 Term Dates Term 1: Begins (Years K-12) Wednesday 27 January Ends Thursday 1 April (Mid-Term break: Friday 26 February – Monday 1 March inclusive) Term 2: Begins Tuesday 20 April Ends Friday 25 June (Mid-Term break: Friday 4 June – Monday 7 June inclusive) Term 3: Begins Monday 19 July Ends Friday, 24 September (Mid-Term break: Friday 20 August – Monday 23 August inclusive) Term 4: Begins (Years K-11) Monday 11 October (Year 12) Wednesday 13 October Ends (Years K-6) Thursday 2 December (Years 7-12) Friday 3 December
Welcome
Dear Boarders, Parents and Guardians,
Matthew Weston
I would like to take this opportunity to formally
Director of Boarding
welcome you to the Guildford Grammar
School boarding community. This year we are
embarking on a new and exciting era as our
students move into one of the most modern with the philosophies, practices and principles that
boarding facilities in the country. This year underpin the community your child will reside within
we will have close to 120 male and female this year.
boarders from Years 6-12 living under one roof
Whilst we seek to nurture each child’s individual
in a residence that is secure, safe and homely.
talents and allow them to develop their own interests,
It has state-of-the-art facilities from private bed
boarders should understand that their own individual
and bathroom areas, co-educational integration
freedoms may sometimes need to be restricted in
spaces for relaxing with friends and siblings,
order to guarantee the rights and privileges of each
and modern educational spaces for academic
community member. It is also important for each
growth.
student to strike a balance between pursuing their
Not only does Guildford Grammar School have one own goals and contributing to the happiness and
the most advanced residential facilities, it has an harmony of the community.
amazingly caring and supportive network of staff,
We aim to make boarding as much like a home as we
parents and friends. It is without doubt, the people of
can. We provide a safe, caring and happy environment
this community that make Guildford Grammar School
where students find friendship in their work, sport and
boarding such a positive and collegial environment.
recreational activities. We hope that your child will
We are consistently working towards maintaining a
approach boarding positively and make the most of
‘boarding culture’, with a set of values, trademarks
their time with us. Boarding is a unique opportunity to
and behaviours and a clear set of expectations for
learn to be caring, independent, resilient, thoughtful
all members of the boarding community. This is now
and respectful of others.
well-established and we will include guidelines on
how positive relationships can be fostered. As comprehensive as this Handbook is, we do not
intend for it to become a replacement for yours or
The purpose of boarding at Guildford Grammar
your child’s own good judgement. We encourage
School is:
our students to develop qualities of consideration
“To provide a home away from home, and respect for others, courtesy, good manners,
giving boarders the opportunity of a first co-operation and responsibility. If the decisions our
class education while building strong boarders make are informed by these values, their
relationships and learning lifelong values” experience of boarding will be a positive one and will
enrich the lives of those around them.
Open communication with parents is one of our
priorities, so if there are any boarding matters you Our co-educational boarding program is unlike any
would like to discuss please do not hesitate to contact other. It is a home and a school where boys and girls
us directly. I am available via email matthew. live and learn together, always sharing and living
weston@ggs.wa.edu.au, mobile 0457 101 577 and our values. It is with much excitement we welcome
office (08) 9377 8540. you and your children into our community as we Go
Forward together into a ground-breaking new era of
This Handbook contains information that will assist boarding.
you in understanding the care we provide and the
opportunities that exist for boarders at Guildford Matthew Weston
Grammar School. To ensure you make the most of Director of Boarding
your boarding experience, please familiarise yourself
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Meet the Boarding Staff
Director of Boarding – Year 12 Co-Ordinator
Matthew Weston
Deputy/Year 6-7 Co-ordinator
Mrs Sophie Carroll
Deputy/Year 8-9 Co-ordinator
Mr Christopher Winters
Year 10-11 Co-ordinator
Mr Connor Toop
Boarding House Co-ordinators
Ms Mary O’Donovan
See page 15 for Contact Details.
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The Aims of the School
Guildford Grammar School is a co-educational
Anglican school based on Christian values in
the Anglican tradition.
Our Purpose Our Values
Inspiring students to achieve At Guildford Grammar School students and staff
personal excellence and to be are guided by the following interlinked values:
outstanding citizens who work
to create a just, loving and • Excellence
peaceful society. • Respect
• Integrity
• Spirituality
• Teamwork
• Compassion
Principles of Boarding at
Guildford Grammar School
Guildford Grammar School was founded • Staff and boarders respect the right of each
in 1896 as a boarding school. Boarding at other to privacy.
Guildford Grammar School is based on the • The communication and living of values is
following principles: vital to the greater good of the boarding
community.
• Boarding can only be based on open and
honest trusting relationships and mutual • Opportunities are extended to all students
respect for the individual. regardless of culture, religion, ethnicity and
background.
• The full realisation of the potential of each
boarder in our care includes emotional, • The opportunity to serve others is embraced
intellectual, moral, social, spiritual and through leadership. It is observed in
physical development of the individual. boarders who genuinely take an interest
in other members of the boarding
• Every boarder and member of staff has
community, are positive role models who are
the right to work, relax, play and rest free
approachable and who earn the respect of
from harassment or bullying of any form.
the community without privilege or favour.
Every boarder has the right to develop
their intellectual and academic endeavours • Boarding is an important partnership
in an environment that is positive and between the School, boarders and parents,
encouraging and in surroundings that are all working together for the best outcomes.
favourable to learning.
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National Principles for
Child Safe Organisations
Children and young people are
Child safety and wellbeing is
informed about their rights,
embedded in organisational
participate in decisions
leadership, governance and
affecting them and are taken
culture.
seriously.
Families and communities
Equity is upheld and diverse
are informed and involved
needs respected in policy and
in promoting child safety and
practice.
wellbeing.
People working with children
and young people are suitable Processes to respond to
and supported to reflect child complaints and concerns are
safety and wellbeing values in child focused.
practice.
Staff and volunteers are
Physical and online
equipped with the knowledge,
environments promote safety
skills and awareness to keep
and wellbeing while minimising
children and young people safe
the opportunity for children and
through ongoing education
young people to be harmed.
and training.
Policies and procedures
Implementation of the national
document how the organisation
child safe principles is regularly
is safe for children and young
reviewed and improved.
people.
For more information, please visit
https://pmc.gov.au/child-safety
https://childsafe.humanrights.gov.au/
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Child Safe Statement
Guildford Grammar School is committed Raising a Concern
to the care, safety and protection of all
Guildford Grammar School respects the rights
students and has a zero tolerance of child
of children and young people and encourages
abuse. All allegations and safety concerns
them to speak up.
will be treated seriously and consistently,
in line with the School’s robust policies and The school provides a number of avenues for
procedures. Guildford Grammar School communicating concerns including:
wants children to be safe, happy and
empowered. To protect the safety of the • Email Child Safe Manager
students in our care all members of the Principal@ggs.wa.edu.au
school community must adhere to our • Complaints & Feedback Form Link
Child Safe Program and Policies. External Feedback
Guildford Grammar School has worked closely
Child Protection Policy
with Child Wise, one of Australia’s leading not-
for-profit child abuse prevention organisations in Guildford Grammar Schools Child Safe Policy
the development of our Child Safe Program and is available on the School’s website at
policies, gaining accreditation as a Child Safer https://www.ggs.wa.edu.au/Our-School/
Organisation in 2015. Policies-and-Reports
Guildford Grammar School recognises that
efforts to prevent child abuse will only be
effective when considering a child’s safety
and wellbeing holistically and our Child Safe
Policy not only focuses on the risks of abuse to
children and young people, but how children’s
voices are heard.
Our Child Safe Program follows the 10 National
Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
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Guardianship
It is a requirement of boarding at Guildford
Grammar School, that every boarder has
a local guardian based in Perth. Contact
the Director of Boarding or the Registrar
if you anticipate any difficulty with this
requirement.
Organisation of the Boarding House
In 2021, all our boarders will reside under In-House noticeboards, weekly School Bulletins,
one roof. The facility is divided into two the fortnightly Boarders Gazette, the GGS
wings, each with three levels that can be Skoolbag App (download from iTunes App Store
secured according to age and gender. The or Google Play Store) and the the School website,
ground level has four beds per room with https://ggs.wa.edu.au/Current-Families
a double ensuite, the first floor has two are the main forms of communication for the
beds per room with an individual ensuite students and parents.
and the second floor has single beds with
a single ensuite. Whilst we will endeavour House Managers provide caring assistance each
to allocate these rooms according to year afternoon by preparing afternoon tea, helping
groups, with senior cohorts generally with laundry or clothing issues and being
receiving single rooms, this may not always attentive pastoral care providers. Residents
be the case and exceptions may be required. and duty staff provide friendly support and
We rotate our students through different leadership, while senior students are looked
bedrooms throughout the year so that all upon as older siblings.
our boarders can experience living with as
Reverse cycle air conditioning is provided in
many different personalities as possible.
each room and regulated throughout the
You are always welcome to discuss your
facility. At the entry of the boarding facility
child’s room allocation with the Director of
there are offices where the Director and Deputy
Boarding.
Heads of Boarding are based. From here they
The Director of Boarding oversees the whole supervise and channel communications. At the
boarding program and reports directly to the northern end of each level there is a gender
Head of Senior School. The Deputy Heads and age specific recreation space with basic
of Boarding and Middle Years Co-ordinator cooking facilities. Recreation provisions generally
work closely with the Heads of House (day include television (with Foxtel connection),
houses), Mentors and class teachers. Within Wii™ console, pool table, table tennis, sports
the boarding facility our House Managers equipment, stereo, books, daily newspapers and
and Boarding Supervisors manage the daily games.
routines of the community and are always
available to answer any questions you or your
child may have. Whilst all of these personnel
hold responsibility for supervising the holistic
education of each child in their care, your
child’s Head of House should be the primary
contact for any issues related to the day
school and their Boarding Co-ordinator for any
boarding related issues.
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The Chapel of
St Mary and St George
The Chapel of St Mary & St George has been Our Chaplains, the Rev’d Canon Dr Philip
part of the life of Guildford Grammar School Raymont (Father Philip) and Rev’d Barry Moss,
since 2 July 1912 when its Foundation Stone are available to all students and staff and their
was laid. The Chapel is a place for prayer, families for advice or guidance on any matter
quiet reflection and worship. they wish to discuss. Our Chaplains can be
found in the Chapel or in the Chaplain’s office
A weekly Eucharist (Holy Communion, Lord’s in Robinson Court. Boarders are encouraged to
Supper Mass) is held normally on a Sunday let Father Philip know of any issues for which
evening. prayer is requested – e.g: a sick relative.
Boarders are expected to attend their Service. Preparation for Baptism, Welcome to Holy
Many boarders are members of the Guild of Communion and Confirmation are held every
Servers and therefore assist in the leadership year; such classes are voluntary.
of the services. Other boarders volunteer to
do the readings and lead the prayers. Parents, Weekly services are listed in the Bulletin.
family and friends are always welcome to join
us. Members of any Christian denomination
are welcome to receive Holy Communion or a
blessing.
10The Medical Centre
Phone (08) 9377 9211 (24 hours)
Medical Centre Staff
A School Nurse is present at the following
times to attend to all injuries or medical
emergencies, as well as to ensure that
boarding students attend external medical
appointments:
Monday-Friday: 7.00am – 6.00pm
Saturday: 8.30am – 12.30pm
(during winter and Vicki Bellinge
summer sports only) (Nurse Manager)
Sunday: On call
2021 sees lots of exciting changes to the Medical reminder slip the night before and your child’s
Centre. We will be relocating our rooms to the absence is therefore verified by the relevant
bottom floor of Burt Hall, which is adjacent to the teaching staff on the appropriate day. This
new boarding facility. includes doctor’s appointments or appointments
We will be trialling the medications being to any of the allied health professions such as
dispensed directly from the new boarding house physiotherapists or psychologists. The nursing
in the mornings, which will give the nursing staff staff should be notified by email: medical@ggs.
an opportunity to touch base with most of the wa.edu.au or phone
students prior to them attending school each day. 9377 9211 during office hours.
A nurse will therefore be present in the boarding • GP Services: The school will continue to use the
house from 7.00am each morning and then the services of a local medical practise to ensure a
Medical Centre will open for follow-up care from visiting doctor is available for the students twice
8.30am onwards. weekly. The nurse manager will sit in with each
consult and the parents will be contacted following
The Medical Centre will remain open until
the visit handing over the relevant findings and any
6.00pm each day, and as previously the nursing
follow-up required.
staff will be on call 24hours per day, 7 days per
week during term time. • Chemist charges: We are also fortunate enough to
The following points outline some of the services have the ongoing support of Healthlink Pharmacy
provided by the nursing staff, as well as some of who deliver all medications to the Medical Centre
the requirements that the parents need to adhere once a day during term time. These are then
to while your child is in our care. charged directly to the students account.
• Student Health Records: All boarding • Transport: The Medical Centre will continue to
students are required to have a boarder’s use the services of the Transport Services Manager
medical completed by their own GP prior for all appointments in and around the Midland/
to being accepted into boarding. All past Guildford area. This includes appointments to
medical considerations, illnesses, injuries, the orthodontist, dental therapy, physiotherapy,
and medications are to be recorded on the pathology and radiology. For all other appointments
relevant pages and the nurse manager is to including specialist appointments we ask that the
be contacted to discuss any specific issues parents arrange a guardian to accompany the
that may impact their day to day care. student or alternatively the School can provide a
• Medications: All medications are to be member of staff to accompany their son/daughter
presented to the Medical Centre for at a nominal cost to the parents. For all queries
appropriate dispensing during term time. No relating to follow-up medical appointments, please
students are to keep any medications in their contact the Medical Centre on 9377 9211.
rooms without having it reviewed first by the Finally, we ask parents to ensure the Medical Centre
nursing staff, this includes Panadol, Nurofen staff are notified of any changes that are relevant to
or any over the counter herbal supplements. their sons or daughters medical care throughout their
• Appointments: All medical appointments time at Guildford Grammar School including change of
must be co-ordinated through the Medical guardian details, Medicare details, and relevant injuries
Centre to ensure the student receives a or illnesses.
13What to Bring
Each bedroom is allocated a bed, desk, reading • Personal hygiene items
light and standing cupboard with designated – toothbrush and toothpaste
hanging space for clothes. – soap/showergel and shampoo
In addition to school and sports uniform – nail clippers
requirements, stationery and books, students – shaving needs (if required)
should have the following: – hairbrush/comb
– deodorant
• Sleeping clothes/pyjamas – sanitary items
(2-3 sets – summer and winter)
• Box of tissues
• Casual clothes for everyday wear
• Spare name tags
(roughly a week’s worth – summer and
• 2 padlocks
winter)
• Airtight containers to store food
• Smart casuals for Chapel and outings
• Microwave bowl and eating utensils for
– jeans/trousers with belt/skirt/dress
noodles etc.
– collared shirt
– long-sleeved buttoned shirt/blouse • Mug and teaspoon
– tie • Water bottle
– suitably dressy shoes and socks
– jumper or jacket that must not be a Optional items
‘hoodie’ • Photographs/appropriate pictures for pin-up
• Footwear board
– 1 x thongs, sandals or similar • Personal music devices and headphones (not
– 1 x sports sneaker speakers)
– 1 x casual sneaker or slip-on shoes (such • Wet weather jacket
as vans, jacks) • Books for reading at night
– 1 x casual dress shoes for socials, city • Small chain for padlocks
outings and Chapel
Boarders may bring hairdryers to be stored in
• Spare shoelaces and shoe polish
their bedrooms. Hair straighteners and hair
• 2 House ties
curlers may also be stored in bedrooms but must
• Laundry basket/hamper (ideally one that remain switched off when not in use and stored
can slide under the bed; clearance height in a heat-proof pouch.
is 49cm)
• Coat hangers Boarders are encouraged to be comfortable and
may have individual requirements. If there is a
• Small backpack for overnight stays and
concern about items not listed above, please
recreation activities
contact the Year Co-ordinator.
• Beach towel (bath towels are provided).
Swimming students should bring two beach
towels.
What not to bring
• Doona and 2 doona covers • Personal gaming stations
(bedsheets and pillows are provided by the (e.g. PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch etc)
School) • Personal televisions
• Rug/blanket extra to doona (optional) • Large stereos
• Sunscreen/hat and cap • Large quantities of sweet foods or drinks
(a large ice-cream container is more than
ample)
• Inappropriate recreation activities
(e.g. Nerf guns, water pistols, dart boards)
14Contact
Boarding Contacts Other School Contacts
Director of Boarding Principal
Mr Matthew Weston Anne Dunstan
0457 101 577 (08) 9377 9248
Matthew.Weston@ggs.wa.edu.au Anne.Dunstan@ggs.wa.edu.au
Deputy/Year 6-7 Co-ordinator Registrar
Mrs Sophie Carroll Tamara Laurito
0409 900 429 (08) 9377 9247
Sophie.Carroll@ggs.wa.edu.au School Medical Centre
Nurse on Duty
Deputy/Year 8-9 Co-ordinator
(08) 9377 9211
Mr Christopher Winters
Mobile 0407 178 179 Reception/Administration
Christopher.Winters@ggs.wa.edu.au (08) 9377 9222
Year 10-11 Co-ordinator Head of the Senior School
Mr Connor Toop Mr Brad Evans
0426 219 703 (08) 9377 9250
Connor.Toop@ggs.wa.edu.au Director of Teaching & Learning
Dr Julie Harris
Boarding House Co-ordinator
(08) 9377 9250
Ms Mary O’Donovan
Mary.ODonovan@ggs.wa.edu.au Senior Chaplain
The Rev’d Canon Dr Philip Raymont
House Parent (08) 9377 9251
Mrs El-Jay Campbell
ElJay.Campbell@ggs.wa.edu.au School Counsellor
Ms Linsey Allen
(08) 9377 9244
School Marshal
(08) 9377 9263
Emergency Contacts Principal’s Executive Assistant
Any after hours needs should be directed to Ms Amber Harvey
either Mrs Sophie Carroll 0409 900 429 (08) 9377 9248
or Mr Christopher Winters 0407 178 179. School Clothing Shop
(08) 9377 9209
Finance Office
(08) 9377 9206
Postage
The sending of correspondence via the Postal address: Boarder’s Name
post is encouraged. Boarders receive their Guildford Grammar School Boarding
mail each day, after school. 11 Terrace Road
Guildford WA 6935.
15A Day in the Life of a Boarder
During the school week, Boarders adhere to a daily routine that has been
carefully refined to match student needs and responsibilities.
Year 6 Year 7-8
Time Activity Time Activity
6.45am Wake up 6.45am Wake up
7.15am Roll call and breakfast in the Dining Hall 7.15am Roll call and breakfast in the Dining Hall
7.45am Return to Boarding House and tidy room 7.45am Return to Boarding House and tidy room
Walk to preparatory School 8.10am Walk to Day House
8.00am
(accompanied)
Students in Senior School
8.25am
Students in Preparatory School (8.25am - 3.30pm)
8.25am
(8.25am - 3.15pm)
3.30pm After school activities – Sport/Leave
After school activities
3.15pm 5.15pm Quiet time
(Monday – After School sport training)
5.15pm Quiet time 5.30pm Roll Call
5.30pm Roll Call 5.45pm Dinner
5.45pm Dinner 6.15pm Prepare for Prep
6.15pm Prepare for Prep 6.30pm Prep
6.30pm Prep 7.30pm Supper and free time
7.30pm Supper and free time 8.30pm Lights out
8.30pm Lights out
Year 9-10 Year 11-12
Time Activity Time Activity
6.45am Wake up 6.45am Wake up
7.15am Roll call and breakfast in the Dining Hall 7.15am Roll call and breakfast in the Dining Hall
7.45am Return to Boarding House and tidy room 7.45am Return to Boarding House and tidy room
8.10am Walk to Day House 8.10am Walk to Day House
Students in Senior School Students in Senior School
8.25am 8.25am
(8.25am - 3.30pm) (8.25am - 3.30pm)
3.30pm After school activities – Sport/Leave 3.30pm After school activities – Sport/Leave
5.15pm Quiet time 5.15pm Quiet time
5.45pm Dinner 5.45pm Dinner
6.15pm Prepare for Prep 6.15pm Prepare for Prep
6.30pm Roll Call – Prep 6.30pm Roll Call – Prep
8.00pm Supper and free time 8.00pm Supper and free time
9.00pm Lights out 10.00pm Lights out
17Dining Hall
All meals are taken in the School Dining all times boarders are encouraged to use an
Hall, and all boarders dine together. appropriate standard of table manners and to
There are a few exceptions, particularly in remember the essential etiquette of dining. Dress
summer when the Sunday evening meal is is expected to be neat and respectable. Boarders
often a shared BBQ around the pool area or who choose to wear a singlet and/or thongs will
at the Hall; and the odd occasion when the not be served.
Dining Hall is used for a school function. All
meals are compulsory for all boarders. Each boarder is free to sit anywhere in the
Dining Hall. All boarders are expected to attend
The menu is overseen by a dietitian, ensuring the punctually and maintain a high standard of
quality of the meals is appropriate for adolescent presentation. Boarders who have warden duties
and teenage children. There is normally a choice are responsible for the tidying of the Dining
of main course for punctual diners. Second Hall after each meal. Duty staff are present to
helpings may be available after everyone has supervise each meal in the Dining Hall.
eaten. Although most meals are eaten cafeteria
style, once a week a more formal dinner service Year 6 boarders will receive their lunch and
is offered, (predominately on a Wednesday recess through the Prepartory School Café: All
evening), where the boarders are seated at tables other meals will be shared with the main group
with other boarders from all years to encourage in the Dining Hall.
conversation, similar to a family situation. At
Special arrangements for meals outside the
normal dining hours, or any special dietary
requirements, can be discussed with the
Director of Boarding.
Use of School Facilities
Boarders at Guildford Grammar School The School Gym is available for boarders to
are welcome to use the School’s facilities, use before and after school and on weekends,
provided they are appropriately supervised provided appropriate supervision is available by
and it is during designated times. boarding staff. Training times will be allocated
for male, female and mixed sessions throughout
Boarders may use both swimming pools, but the terms.
only with supervision by boarding staff and
only when the pool is not being used for other The music rooms are available by negotiation
purposes. Appropriate swimwear is required at with the Director of Music and boarding
all times. supervisors, outside of school hours. Boarders
who are studying an instrument or are involved
with school bands may arrange access to these
rooms.
Laundry Services
All sheets, towels and pillowcases are All personal items of clothing are washed
washed within the School’s laundry facility. through the School’s external dry cleaning
In order to maintain good hygiene, all service and generally items are returned to the
boarders are expected to put these out for Boarder’s room within 1-2 days. All clothes
washing once a week, usually on Thursday should have name tags sewn in, and our House
mornings. Managers can assist with this.
19Clothing Shop
The Clothing Shop stocks the complete Senior School Clothing List – Boys
range of Guildford Grammar School
• School uniform – Boys
uniform requirements (except shoes), both
new and a good range of second hand 1 School crested blazer
clothing are available. 5 Pale blue crested short sleeved shirts –
summer
Payment can be made by cash, cheque,
5 White long sleeved shirts – winter
Bankcard, Mastercard, Visa or Amex. For
additional clothing requirements throughout the 2 Navy shorts – summer
year, boarding families have several options: 2 Charcoal trousers – winter
1 Navy School pullover vest or cardigan
• Credit card details can be kept securely in
(optional)
the Clothing Shop.
1 School tie
• An order form and price list can be
downloaded and submitted by email. 1 House tie
• Parents can phone/email requirements 5 Grey GGS socks
through with payment. 1 School formal hat (optional)
Every article of a student’s clothing should 1 School-approved bag/backpack
be marked with their name on woven tapes, (only available at the Clothing Shop)
available through the Clothing Shop. Boarders 1 Black belt
must have a supply of spare name tapes. Extra 1 Shoes: Black lace-up – summer/winter
name tapes can be ordered when needed. (no monk-bars, coloured stitching or
tabs, brogues or patent leather)
General Opening Hours during Term • Sports Uniform – Boys
Monday 1 House, short sleeved polo shirt
Morning 7.45am - 9.00am 2 School-crested shorts
Afternoon 2.00pm – 5.30pm
1 School-crested tracksuit
Tuesday 1 School-crested sport cap
Morning 7.45am - 9.00am
2 School-crested white or navy warm-up
Afternoon 12.30pm – 4.00pm
shirt
Wednesday Closed 1 School-crested navy bathers or Jammers
Thursday 1 School-crested navy rash vest (optional)
Morning 7.45am - 9.00am 5 Short white sports socks with navy trim
Afternoon 12.30pm – 4.00pm 1 GGS sport tog bag
Friday 1 Non-marking sport shoes
Morning 7.45am - 10.00am
Items for particular sports teams are located
Afternoon Closed
on the Go Forward Portal.
Please note the Clothing Shop is closed over the
mid-term breaks.
Notes
Appointments for new students can be made by
contacting Alison.Tucker@ggs.wa.edu.au or • Summer uniform is worn in
(+61 8) 9377 9209. Terms 1 and 4, and Winter uniform
in Terms 2 and 3.
Clothing Shop staff will be available throughout • Lady Day is held in Term 1 and Formal
orientation to make a personalised time for new uniform is required.
students.
20Senior School Clothing List – Girls • Sports Uniform – Girls
• School uniform – Girls 1 House, short sleeved polo shirt
1 School crested blazer 2 School crested shorts
2 Dresses – summer 1 School crested tracksuit
OR 1 School crested sport cap
5 Pale blue crested blouses – summer 2 School crested white or navy warm up
shirt
2 Navy shorts – summer
1 School crested bathers
5 White long sleeve blouses – winter
1 School crested rash vest (optional)
2 Winter skirts - winter
1 GGS swim cap
OR
5 GGS white socks with navy trim
2 Charcoal pants – winter
1 Navy pullover, vest or cardigan (optional) 1 GGS tog bag
1 non-marking sport shoes
1 School tie
1 School crested skorts (optional)
1 House pin
1 House tie Items for particular sports teams are located
on the Goforward Portal.
5 GGS white socks with navy trim
(with dress)
Notes
OR
• Summer uniform is worn in
5 GGS grey socks (with shorts)
Terms 1 and 4, and Winter uniform
in Terms 2 and 3.
5 Navy tights
• Lady Day is held in Term 1 and Formal
1 School formal hat (optional)
uniform is required.
1 School-approved bag/backpack
(only available at Clothing shop)
1 Shoes: Black lace-up – summer/winter
(no mary-jane, coloured stitching or tabs,
brogues or patent leather)
Dress Code
It is expected that all boarders will dress For girls, smart casual requires that shoulders be
themselves in activity-appropriate clothes covered and a dress/skirt of knee length. Some
whilst in residence. Activities that require types of sandals may be worn in summer but
specific dress standards include: thongs should not be worn to chapel. Make-up
should not be worn to Chapel and only one set
of earrings is appropriate. Jewellery should be
Dining Hall
kept to a minimum.
Enclosed shoes are to be worn at all times.
No thongs or singlets/tank tops can be worn.
Recreational Activities
Hats should be taken off upon entry.
All boarders should wear clothing appropriate
to the activity they are attending but general
Chapel
guidelines would require enclosed shoes, no
Dress standard for services will be notified as singlets or thongs and no excessive make-up or
either school uniform or smart casual. Smart jewellery.
casual for boys requires pants (unless otherwise
informed), enclosed shoes, a shirt with a collar
and no hats or jumpers with hoods.
21Leave
Whenever a boarder leaves the Boarding Local Leave
House, they must inform the person on
This is where a student leaves the Boarding
duty as to where they are going and sign in
House unaccompanied, to go to the shops
and out. This includes local leave, day leave,
in Guildford or Midland or enter the school
overnight leave, mid-term leave and end of
grounds other than for the school day or
term leave. Leave is granted upon the belief
sporting commitments, e.g. bike riding. This
that the School is part of the community
leave has a duration of 90 minutes. Junior
and boarders will have the opportunity
boarders (Yr 6-9) must be in groups if leaving
to immerse themselves in a positive and
the campus and this is approved at the
worthwhile way. At the same time, the
discretion of the duty staff.
School also seeks to set boundaries, as
would responsible parents. In a boarding
environment, the flexibility offered by Day Leave
parents in a family context is not always
This is on a Saturday or Sunday where a
possible, and therefore leave needs to be
boarder is away from the Boarding House for
regulated with conditions.
an extended period of time, but not overnight.
All parents of boarders are asked to nominate It may be to go to the city, beach or sporting
approved hosts to ensure the Director of match, or visit approved friends and family
Boarding can make appropriate and acceptable hosts. Parental permission must be given for
decisions about leave requests. At all times, any day leave. This leave is entered onto our
the Director of Boarding will have the final electronic leave system, REACH. You will receive
say for approving leave. Guidance from and logon and password details once your child
co-operation with parents of both day students has commenced. If going to someone’s home,
and boarders, and approved hosts, are necessary both a boarder’s parents and the host must
on matters of leave. When exceptional leave is make contact with the Boarding Year Co-
required parents should apply in writing to the ordinator to confirm the details of the leave.
Head of the Senior School. If leave is on a Sunday, it will commence after
the morning Chapel Service, alternatively, if
The first weekend of the school year is a closed an evening Service is calendared, boarders are
weekend and no leave will be granted. It is a expected to return in time for the Service. Day
time when all boarders, both experienced and leave concludes at 5.00pm. Day Leave may be
new, can start to become acquainted. This is approved by the person on duty. If an extension
important for lasting friendships. of the conditions are sought (e.g. returning later
than 5.00pm), approval must be sought from
It is each boarder’s responsibility to have the the appropriate Boarding staff.
phone number of the Boarding Office, Director
of Boarding and their Boarding Year Co-
ordinator. Boarders are to make contact if they Weekend/Overnight Leave
foresee any changes to their leave, or experience This is available on a Friday and Saturday
trouble whilst away from the Boarding House. evening, with written permission from parents
Leaving a message is not acceptable, they must (through the online electronic leave system,
speak to someone. REACH). School sporting commitments must be
met before leave can commence.
23Leave
Beach Leave Extended Leave
Beach leave is permitted for boarders during If a boarder will be away from school for a
weekends in Terms 1 and 4 with the following number of days during term time, returning
conditions: after term starts or leaving earlier than
term finishes, parents must make a written
1. Beach leave can only be taken at the application to the Principal or Head of Senior
discretion of the Director of Boarding, School.
Deputy Head of Boarding or senior
supervising staff member on duty; The leave system is underpinned by the boarder
respecting the trust placed in them by their
2. Boarders must sign out and in and time parents and the Director of Boarding/Deputy
limits apply; and Heads of Boarding, whereby a child will always
give correct details about their destination and
3. No boarder may leave the school campus
act in an appropriate and safe manner whilst on
without an approved REACH request.
leave. Failure to uphold the conditions of leave
A permission form for beach leave must be may result in the privilege being revoked.
completed, signed and submitted at the start of
each school year by a boarder’s parents/carers Getting leave approval
before they can take beach leave. The boarder
will also need to complete and pass a surf A leave request must be completed using
awareness course arranged by the School and our electronic leave system.
complete and pass a swimming competency test
All leave requests must be submitted for
conducted by the School prior to beach leave
approval by 12.00pm the Thursday prior to
being granted.
the weekend. The Boarding Co-ordinator
reserves the right to refuse leave when they
are not satisfied there will be adequate parent
supervision.
Approved Hosts
On admission to the Boarding House, parents of
boarders are asked to establish a list of approved
hosts on the electronic leave system and to the
Director of Boarding. These lists must be kept up
to date to reflect changing situations, and each
year the School will ask parents to update their
lists. However, parents are encouraged to add
and delete names during the course of the year.
24Your Daily ‘Checklist for Success’
Rooms Lights Out
Before each day: • Once in bed, students are permitted to be
• Take washing downstairs or place in basket reading in their room with bed lamps only
in your room on.
• Make bed • No electronic devices (laptops, mobile
phones or tablets). This is time to
• Clear floor
‘disconnect’ and get ready to have a good
• Tidy desk night’s rest.
• Be responsible for your belongings – • Those who are demonstrating that they are
lock up valuables still studying (Years 11 and 12) may seek
• Store food in airtight containers permission from the Duty Supervisor to
• Respect other people’s rooms: this is their continue later.
personal/private space. Seek permission • 10.00pm Lights out
before entering.
• Do not move, borrow or use other people’s
belongings without permission. IMPORTANT PROCEDURES
• Be on time for evening roll call every
Prep night.
Students are responsible for the following for the • Follow the correct signing in/out
entire duration of Prep: procedures and always notify staff
when you are leaving the Boarding
• Working quietly at their desk in their own House.
room
• If you have an allocated job on the jobs
• Having the door open roster, ensure you complete your required
• Enjoy a book/novel if all work complete task – others rely on you doing so.
• Seek staff permission if they need to leave • Be responsible and considerate in use of
their room. ‘common areas’.
If students are unable to demonstrate
that they can meet these standards and Duty staff are aware of, and will hold
are found to be in breach more than three students to account on these guidelines.
times during a prep session, they may be If they are recorded in the duty book as
made to study in a common area. being regularly unreliable in meeting these
expectations, then penalties such as work
force, being gated and long-term jobs
roster positions will be implemented.
Duty staff will also make note of
consistently high performers who will
receive rewards.Building Relationships
with the Boarders
As a co-educational boarding community, it We are also mindful of the need for privacy in
is important that all boarders are aware of the boarding house. Boarding students should
the School’s expectations around building not enter the sleeping area of other boarders
healthy and respectful relationships. without their consent and may not enter the
sleeping area of boarders of the opposite sex at
We expect all boarding students, regardless of any time.
gender, to be positive, friendly and respectful
at all times within our community. Lifelong There is an expectation that boarders who are
friendships are often fostered as a result of on leave from the boarding house will also
young people boarding together and these conduct themselves appropriately, respecting
strong ties are a strength of our boarding themselves and the wider community with
community. whom they have contact.
Whilst friendships between all boarders are
strongly encouraged there is an expectation
that no boarding students will conduct sexual or
other physically intimate relationships whilst in
residence or on the school grounds.
Behavioural Expectations/
Code of Conduct
Students who enrol into boarding If a boarder consumes or brings alcohol or illegal
agree to abide by the expectations of drugs onto the premises they may be sent home
common sense, consideration and respect or to their guardian.
of both fellow boarders and staff. The
Year Co-ordinators, acting in loco parentis, Visitors are welcome in the Boarding House
accept responsibility for each boarder in at appropriate times. Boarders are expected
their care. Behavioural expectations apply to introduce a visitor to the staff on duty. All
when boarders have been granted leave. visitors are to be entertained in common areas.
Boarders are responsible for their visitors and
Should there be a breach of expected behaviour, they are expected to ensure they uphold the
there will be consequences. Not withstanding, behavioural standards expected in the Boarding
the process of procedural fairness and discipline House.
is dealt with on a case by case basis.
As far as possible, incidents that occur in day
If a boarder steals or breaks into a restricted area school hours are dealt with by the relevant
they may be sent home or to their guardian and, school staff. While a student’s Year Co-ordinator
depending on the severity of the action, the or the Director of Boarding may be informed of
police may be called. problems during the school day, any correction
would be similar to that of any student of the
If a boarder leaves the Boarding House after School, whether a day student or boarder.
lights out they may be sent home or to their There may be times when a child is going
guardian. well in boarding but struggling with discipline
during class time. While boarding staff may
have a word with a student in these cases,
the discipline is left to the day school and not
carried over into the Boarding House.
27Fire Alarms
The Boarding House is fitted with The Fire Brigade attends every time a fire alarm
government regulated smoke detectors is triggered on the School premises. Fire drills
and alarms which are monitored by a fire are carried out to ensure students know the
security company which passes all calls on procedure and designated evacuation points to
to the Fire Brigade. assemble.
Breakages and Damage
Each family is asked to pay a $500 bond At the end of each term an inspection will take
while their child is in boarding. All place and the cost of any wilful damage will
breakages must be reported to the staff be charged to the parents. Any maintenance
on duty. For all wilful damage caused by requirements need to be reported immediately
irregular activity (e.g inside ball activities, so they can be attended to as soon as possible.
abuse of recreational equipment) boarders
will be held responsible and charges may
be made against that bond. Boarders are
asked to exercise reasonable care when
using Boarding House equipment and
furniture.
Storage
On the eastern side of Sir Francis Burt Hall, Access to this area may be obtained by asking
adjacent to the Medical Centre, there is a a boarding staff member. It is expected that
large storage room. This space may be used this area is maintained in an orderly manner so
for bikes, scooters, luggage or large sports that other boarders can access their belongings
bags. when required.
Security of Belongings
It is the responsibility of each boarder to The identity of all valuable items should be
ensure their belongings are kept in a secure registered with the Director of Boarding.
location. Adequate lockable storage space Lost belongings must be reported to the staff on
is available in each boarder’s personal area. duty as soon as they cannot be found. Personal
insurance of valuable items is the responsibility
of the owner.
28Bicycles/Skateboards/Scooters
Parents are asked to take full responsibility Parents must supply their child with safety
for their child’s use of a bicycle, skateboard, equipment and a security chain as requested.
ripstick, scooter or rollerblades and in the Bicycles will be kept in the storeroom.
case of injury or accident indemnify the
School against any injury or accident to
their child.
Search and Confiscation Policy
In line with our duty of care and health A search must be conducted with the student
and safety regulations, Guildford Grammar concerned being present and a second
School reserves the right to search for supervisor.
and confiscate items that may be harmful
to students and staff or confiscated if it No student will be physically searched for items
is contributing to poor or non-compliant on their person. Students will be expected to
behaviour. A confiscated item may also comply with staff with demands to cooperate.
be sent home with parents or if an illegal Parents will be contacted if the student is
item, be deposited with the appropriate uncooperative.
authorities.
Confiscation
Searches Staff have the right to confiscate any item
To mitigate the risk of harmful substances that is:
entering the Boarding House, random searches • being used inappropriately as per school
may take place, but only with the Director of rules (e.g. mobile phones used after lights
Boarding’s prior approval. out etc.)
Staff can only search student dorm areas on a • a banned item at the School (e.g. R-rated
strong suspicion that the student/s has in their material, laser pointers etc.)
possession a stolen item, illegal drugs / alcohol,
• deemed a safety risk to students and/or staff
a weapon, lighters or matches, a banned item at
the School or inappropriate material. • an illegal item or substance (illegal drugs/
items will result in police being notified)
The student will be given the opportunity to
voluntarily provide the item in question to staff Staff will set a period of time an item will
before a search is carried out. Two members of be confiscated and when and how it will be
staff will be present for any room searches. returned, either to the student or parent.
Students must cooperate with staff in any
search. If they refuse, staff will request parent
intervention. Parents will always be informed
once a search is being carried out.
29Academic Study and Homework
Homework, or prep time, is an important Supervised Prep Times:
element of the daily routine for Guildford
Grammar School boarders. The aim is Years 6 - 8 6.30pm - 7.30pm
to provide an environment that allows Years 9 -10 6.30pm - 8.00pm
each boarder to work unhindered and
uninterrupted but with support where Years 11 - 12 6.30pm - 8.30pm
required. Prep times are incrementally with optional extra time.
increased for each year group and study
During prep, boarders have access to computers
areas and activities are tailored to meet the
for research and the completion of assignments.
needs of our boarders. It is hoped that the
boarder will develop positive study habits, Please refer to the student diary for more
complementing the supervised prep time detailed information on recommendations for
with independent learning. study and homework. Boarders should read
the guidelines in the student diary regarding
In 2021, all boarders will undertake supervised
plagiarism.
prep in the new facility, or in the library, under
the supervision of boarding staff and/or a Parents are asked not to contact their child
teacher librarian. during prep time. Please do not place your
child in the position where they will have their
phone confiscated if using it during prep.
If you need to contact your child in an
emergency, please do this via the duty staff.
31Guidelines for the
Use of Computers/Technology
Technology is a part of everyday life. In Internet network and wi-fi use by
particular a significant part of our current boarders
boarders generation and is undoubtedly
Students will be required to sign the School’s
a crucial resource for their educational
BYOD Agreement before they can access the
journey. However, boarders have a
network. In addition, each personal device is
responsibility to use this technology
required to be registered. Any student who
appropriately and to self-regulate the
violates the agreement will be restricted in their
amount of screen time they are exposed to.
use of computing facilities. The computing facilities
Education and communication are necessary
in the Boarding House are primarily intended for
from staff and parents, regarding the correct
use in teaching, research and administration.
use of technology. Research clearly shows
that technology (computer or phone related • The Internet service of Guildford Grammar
screen time) significantly interferes with and School exists to provide access to curriculum
disrupts sleep (decreased quality of sleep related information.
and REM sleep), it can be anti–social and a
• Accessing inappropriate material is not
distraction to school work. Increased screen
permitted. Inappropriate material includes
time for adolescent students has been found
pornography, extreme violence, gambling,
to correlate with a decrease in academic
terrorism, illicit drugs materials, and hacking.
achievement and an increase in rates of
depression, anxiety and suicide ideation. • Users will not record or process information
which might knowingly infringe any patents
By technology, we refer to computers, mobile or copyright.
phones, iPods, PSP’s and other forms of • Section 85ZE of the Commonwealth Crimes
gadgetry that boarders may choose to bring into Act states that a person shall not knowingly
the boarding house. or recklessly
Each breach of policy is recorded for the incident 1. Use a telecommunication service
of misuse not for the device being misused. I.e. supplied by a carrier to menace or harass
- a boarder will not receive 3 breaches of policy another person or
for each device but rather each time any of their 2. Use a telecommunication service
devices are being misused. supplied by a carrier in such a way
as would be regarded by reasonable
If a communication device such as a mobile persons as being, in all circumstances,
phone is confiscated it will not be returned offensive.
when a boarder takes leave and parents/
• Boarders are not permitted to download any
guardians must be aware that this may increase
software in any form nor install any software
the risk of applying for or approving leave
on the school computing facilities.
during a confiscation period.
• Boarders are permitted to download
appropriate text and graphic files to Boarding
House computers if related to the school
curriculum. Boarders must ensure that their
time on the Internet is used in an efficient
manner.
33Guidelines for the
Use of Computers/Technology
• Computers are to be used during prep time Consequences for breaches
for academic purposes only. Non-academic of these criteria
purposes include MSN, Instagram, Facebook, If a boarder is found to have breached the
YouTube, movies, gaming, repeated above criteria, the following consequences may
searching through music playlists, viewing apply:
inappropriate material, or any use deemed
inappropriate by staff. Computers may be • 1st Breach – Device will be confiscated for
used for contacting families outside of prep a 24 hour period and stored in the Duty
time only. Office by Deputy Head of Boarding.
• Mobile phones can remain with senior • 2nd Breach – Device will be confiscated for
boarders overnight, provided they are not a 48 hour period and stored in the Duty
being used inappropriately. Office.
• Mobile phones are not to be seen • 3rd Breach – Device will be confiscated for
during roll-call or any time during prep one week (7 day period) and stored in the
(6:30-8.30pm). Duty Office.
• Mobile phones should not be taken into • 4th Breach – Device will be confiscated for
the day school and can be confiscated the remainder of the term and stored with
anytime between 8.30am-3.30pm. the Deputy Head of Boarding, only to be
returned in person to the parent/guardian.
• Mobile phones are not to be seen in Chapel
or the Dining Hall. Parents/Guardians will be contacted after the
• Parents are asked to assist the process by second breach of policy. A record of breaches
refraining from calling their children during will be clearly maintained by boarding staff and
prep or after lights out. accessible to boarders at all times via the Duty
Office.
• Students may not have TV screens in their
rooms during weekdays. Any further breaches after a third will result in
• PSPs, computers, iPads and Gameboys (or all technological devices being removed for a
similar devices) are not to be used after period agreed to by the Director of Boarding
lights out, unless with the authorisation of and the Parent/Guardian.
duty staff.
34Weekend Recreation Program
Guildford Grammar School operates a they liaise directly with the Recreation Officer in
most comprehensive recreation program good time to make alterations. Boarders who
for boarders. At the start of each term the sign-up for an event but do not show up with
Recreation Officer produces a program good reason are charged for the activity.
of the activities to be offered over the
coming months. Each weekend will involve The cost of recreation events is divided between
at least one activity in which any boarder participants and included on normal school
may participate. Activities may include accounts to avoid problems with pocket money
ice-skating, trips to theme parks, socials, availability and boarders having to carry extra
shopping, water activities, indoor sports, cash. Group rates are always negotiated and
trips to the cinema, and events supported prices are very reasonable.
by other boarding schools. The recreation
As decisions about participation in the recreation
program is posted in the Boarding House
program have to be made on a Wednesday
and on the school website at the start of
evening, it is important that boarders wishing to
term so that parents and boarders may plan
participate in weekend activities have checked
their weekend and local leave.
the program for events and have discussed
Boarders need to have signed up by leave arrangements with their parents/guardians
Wednesday evening if they are to participate in prior to Wednesday night of each week. This
weekend activities. Once admitted, boarders are will alleviate problems with changes to sign-ups
expected to attend their chosen event, unless after events have been booked.
REC ACTIVITIES
DATE FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Week 1
31 Jan - IN HOUSE MOVIE ROLLERSKATING PREFECT CUP
2nd Feb
Week 2
Driving Range Fringe Festival Show ADVENTURE WORLD
7th - Years 9 - 12 Years 11 - 12 All Years
7.00pm -9.30pm 6.30pm - 9.00pm Bus: 9.30am - 4.00pm
9th Feb
Week 3
Freo Prison Night Tour Fringe Festival Show Year 7s at the Hangout (with
14th - Years 11 - 12 Years 9 - 10 day students)
7.00pm - 9.30pm 6.30pm - 9.00pm 10.00am - 2.00pm
16th Feb
Week 4 South Beach Sunset
St Brigids Social Freo Markets
Markets
21st - Years 9 - 10 Years 7 - 8
Years 11 -12
7.00pm- 9.30pm 1.00pm -4.00pm
23rd Feb 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Week 5
28th Feb - MID TERM BREAK
1st March
Week 6
Lazer Tag Glow in the dark Mini Perth Zoo
6th - Years 9 - 11 Golf Years 7 - 8
6.30pm - 9.00pm Years 11 -12 1.00pm -4.00pm
8th March
Week 7 Rollerskating (other
Mazanod Social Outback Splash WaterSlides
schools)
13th - Years 9 - 10 All Years
Years 7 - 8
7.00pm- 9.30pm 12.30pm - 4.30pm
15th March 7.00pm - 9.30pm
Week 8
St Marys Quiz Night Escape Room Cott Beach Hangout
20th - Years 7 - 8 Years 9 -10 Years 11 - 12
6.30pm - 9.00pm 7.00pm - 9.30pm 1.00pm -4.00pm
22nd March
Week 9 Sunset Beach Dinner
Movie Aquarium of WA
(other schools)
27th - All Years Year 7 - 8
Years 11 -12
Time: TBC Time:1.00pm -4.00pm
29th March 5.00pm - 7.30pm
Week 10
Bounce Year 11 - 12 St Brigids Game Day
3rd - Years 7 - 10 Chose your own Year 7 - 8
7.00pm - 9.00pm 6.30pm- 9.30pm Time: TBC
5th April
Week 11
END OF TERM YAY!
10th April
35Boarders Parents’ Association
The Boarders Parents’ Association (BPA) is The BPA also serves as a social network for
the parent body representing the interests boarding families, with a number of formal and
of all Guildford Grammar School boarders informal gatherings held during the year.
and their parents. All parents/guardians of
boarders are members of the Association. Parents are welcome to contact any committee
member for further details or to have input into
The committee is elected annually and hold 3 or the next meeting. Meeting dates and social
4 meetings each year to discuss issues regarding events are shown in the School calendar, the
boarding at Guildford Grammar School. weekly Bulletins and the Boarding Gazette.
Ideally, the committee will include 2 parent
representatives from each year. Relevant Senior A full list of contacts is on the next page.
School and Boarding staff are also members
of the committee. The aims of the BPA are to
encourage discussion between staff and parents
and to promote a quality boarding experience
for our students.
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