GATE HOUSE Information for Parents - GL51 6HE Gate House Dean Close School Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire Tel: 01242 258015
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GATE HOUSE Information for Parents
Gate House
Dean Close School
Shelburne Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 6HE
Tel: 01242 258015
Gate House Information
Housemaster
Mr Matthew Wilkes
Email: mwwilkes@deanclose.org.uk
(preferred method of contact)
Mobile: 07469 140585
Duty Office Mobile: 07884 667294
House Email Address: gate@deanclose.org.uk (for general admin)
History
Gate House is literally right at the
Matt Wilkes has been at Dean Close for four years and will
heart of the school and is situated start as Housemaster in Gate in September 2018. He has been
above the main entrance. The Head of Biology at Dean Close since he arrived in 2014 and
House has a proud history and has stepped down from the role in June this year. He is currently,
always been a very desirable place and will remain, the Director of Studies for Sixth Form. Prior
to this, he spent eight years at Lancing College in West Sussex
to be. Since 2008 it has become
as a teacher of Biology and Assistant Housemaster. He is
even more special by becoming a
married to Dr Amy Wilkes, who teaches Chemistry at the The
Sixth Form only House. This cre- Cheltenham Ladies’ College. They have a young son, Xander,
ates a unique atmosphere, where who
. attends DCPPS Squirrels Nursery and are expecting their
the boys are encouraged to grow in second child in July 2018.
independence and responsibility
within a supportive environment. Gate House has been expertly guided by Romey Tottman for
Gate boys are always determined to the last nine years and Matt, his family and the tutor team are
looking forward to continuing to nurture the warm, accept-
do their best and are encouraged to
ing, and cosmopolitan feel of the House.
take a full part in the many extra-
curricular activities on offer at the The Gate boys are encouraged to take pride in their work and
School, as well as focusing on their in their House and to participate as much as possible in the
studies. All students of Dean Close many extra-curricular opportunities on offer at the School.
are known as Scholars. The Gate tutor team and the Gate boys are very much looking
forward to welcoming your son into our community.
Gate House Information
Statement of Boarding Principles
and Practice
“It is our aim to provide a full and
balanced life in the caring, family
atmosphere of a Christian Co-
educational school, to enable young
people to develop relationships and
fulfill their potentials as individuals in a
secure and happy environment and
thereby learn to play their full part in Black Tie Dinner 2016
society as a whole” Gate Tutors and Matron
With this in mind it is important to The Housemaster will be your first point of contact with all matters
build a three way relationship concerning your son. However, your son will also be looked after by our
between you, your son and ourselves. Resident Tutors, Matron and our House Tutors. Every student in school
Please feel free to contact us at any is also allocated a personal tutor who will meet with them every week to
time, particularly if you have any discuss their academic progress and their general welfare.
concerns about your son. He may tell
you things he does not tell us and
vice-versa. We are here to help, so
please do keep us informed if your
son has any worries. The best way to
contact us is via e-mail, but please do
phone us at any time if you need to
discuss any issues.
Matt Mobile: 07469 140585
House Mobile: 07884 667294 Zach Suckle Andrea Shaw
email: mwwilkes@deanclose.org.uk Assistant Housemaster Matron
gate@deanclose.org.uk Resident Tutor
zsuckle@deanclose.org.uk alshaw@deanclose.org.uk
Paul Harvey Mr Hardaker Mr Sumner Mr Jenkins
Physics Head of BusEc Head of MFL S&C Coach
Gate House Information
Heads of House & the Upper Sixth The Upper Sixth 2018-2019
The Head of House and House Ben Avery Head of House
Prefects will have a variety of roles to help Eason Ma Deputy Head of House
James Boden
run the House smoothly and this in-
Max Chatterji
cludes helping your son to settle into Sam Crichton
Gate. The year the House will be ably led Harvey Dickenson
by Ben Avery who will be a friendly face in Kene Ene
Kaven Hou
your son’s first few days and weeks. How-
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ever, the whole of the Upper Sixth will act
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as mentors and support over the course Jack Shi
of the Lower Sixth.
Buddy System
Each boy entering Gate will has been assigned two Upper Sixth ‘buddies’. Their email
addresses have been provided in the welcome letters and new joiners are strongly en-
couraged to contact them before the start of term. The aim of this is to allow the boys
to get to know each other and form bonds and relationships before the new academic
year begins. This may also give them the chance to be put in contact with each other
over the course of the summer. The Upper Sixth will hopefully be able to answer any
questions or concerns your son may have.
Saturday night House evening
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Gate House Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Gate House Matron, Andrea is nor-
mally on duty Monday to Friday
Medical Form and from 7.45am until 3.45pm and
alternate Saturday afternoons from
Medicines
1.00pm until 6.00pm.
She will help your son settle in and
Please make sure you complete will be around the House to chat
the medical form about your and answer any questions he may
child and return this to the have during the day. Andrew will
deal with minor repairs to clothing
school as soon as possible and
Matron, Andrea and any issues with rooms should
certainly no later than 1st August
be reported to her.
2018. Your son will not be able
During week day If your son feels unwell, she will
to start at the school until we mornings Matron will assess and either arrange for them
have this form. visit each room at to visit the Health Centre or take
7.45am to make sure care of them in House.
the boys are up and
Other than prescribed medicines ready to go to the Andrea is the first point of contact
which the school should be Dining Hall for regarding school holiday and travel
breakfast. arrangements for your son.
informed about, pupils are
NOT to bring their own Laundry and naming of personal items
medicines to school.
Once a week clothes are collected from Gate for washing in the
school laundry. The clothes are returned to the house at
A school Doctor has an early lunchtime the same day. All clothes must be colourfast and suit-
able for machine washing and drying. There are also two wash-
morning Surgery each day and
ing machines and tumble dryers in the House which the boys can
there is a Registered Nurse on
use throughout the week for urgently required items.
duty in school throughout the
It is essential that all clothes have nametapes sewn onto them.
day. The Health Centre is
Please send spare labels to Matron who will arrange to sew labels
situated on the school site with
onto any new clothes acquired during term time. It is possible to
beds should it be necessary for order name tapes from the School shop.
your son to receive special care
Dry cleaning of suits and delicate items can be arranged through
either during the day or night.
the School shop and charged to your school account.
All boys must also bring a named single bed sized duvet, and two
single sized duvet covers.
Gate House Information
Exeats, Half Terms and Holidays PLEASE NOTE
Please ensure that arrangements are made well in
It is a legal requirement for all overseas
advance for boys not returning home during
pupils, including those over the age of
exeats and half term holidays to stay with their
guardian or host family. It is essential that you 18, to be looked after by a guardian
inform the school at least two weeks in advance of over the age of 25 when staying in this
each break of where your son will be staying. country during the holidays.
When arriving back from exeats and half terms,
boys are not allowed into the boarding house until
6.00pm but should be back by 9.00pm at the latest. END OF TERM
Term dates and exeat dates are listed on the school Please make arrangements well in advance,
website: www.deanclose.org.uk especially if flights need to be booked, for
your son to leave school on the dates shown
in the school calendar. The school is unable
Pupils are expected to be in school for the whole of
to accommodate any pupils during the main
term time; any early departures or late arrivals at
holiday and exeat periods.
school have to be authorized in advance by the
Deputy Headmaster.
GUARDIANS
Every overseas pupil must have appointed a guardian in the UK before starting
at the School and must complete and return the Guardian Form with their de-
tails. The guardian plays an extremely important role for our overseas pupils.
They must be over the age of 25 and will be responsible for the pupil for holiday
periods, half term breaks and exeats. The guardian must also be able to look after
pupils at short notice in the event of illness or if a pupil is suspended.
Accommodation during holiday periods must comply with Dean Close School’s
standards and there must be adequate adult supervision. Please make sure your
appointed Guardian will provide your son with their own room and study area.
Guardians are appointed by parents, not the School. They can be friends or rela-
tions of the pupil’s family or professional guardians recommended by agencies.
Gate House Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
LEAVE OUT
Before the boys can go on ‘leave out’,
the Houseparent must have a parent’s
permission. If the leave out is with
family, then a telephone call is suffi-
cient, but please ring at least two days
before so that arrangements can be
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made in advance.
MOBILE PHONES
If the leave out is to another family,
then both families must give
permission in writing, either by Scholars are allowed to have mobile phones in school
e-mail or letter. and it is acknowledged that they provide an excellent
way of keeping in touch with home. Mobile phones are
strictly for use during their free time and in a private
After leave out, please ensure your place. They must be switched off during lessons, prep,
son is back by 8.00 pm on the Sunday assemblies and after lights out. The boys should not
evening. If there are any delays receive or make calls during the following prep times:
please let the Houseparent know.
Monday—Friday 7.15—9.00pm
BANK ACCOUNTS AND VALUABLES
We strongly recommend your son has a bank account
in Cheltenham. No more than £30.00 cash should be
kept in rooms. Help will be given to your son with
setting up an account during their first week at school if
this has not already been arranged. Cash and valuables
should be locked away, or given to the Houseparent for
safekeeping. There is a lockable drawer and wardrobe
in every room, but this does require a small padlock
which we ask you to provide.
Gate House Information
GATE HOUSE
Gate House Rules
This is a summary of some of the Gate and School rules. A full set of House
Rules will be given to each boy on their arrival. It is their responsibility to read
through them to ensure they are aware of the House regulations.
Scholars are expected to be polite at all times to their Houseparents, Teachers,
Scholars and other people they meet.
Scholars must be on time for roll-calls in House and for lessons and activities
and must make sure they have the correct equipment and kit with them.
All Scholars are expected to go to breakfast, lunch and dinner in the School
Dining Hall.
Scholars must follow School Rules on their appearance. Boys should wear a
dark suit with black shoes.
Scholars’ rooms should be kept clean and tidy. Litter should not be dropped
and boys should clear up after themselves in the kitchens and Common Room
areas.
Scholars should study quietly in their bedrooms during prep time in the
evenings and always adhere to
Every Scholar must obey the laws of the United Kingdom
And finally…
We hope your son’s stay in Gate House will be successful, enjoyable
and memorable. We look forward to seeing you in September but if
you have any questions before that do not hesitate to contact us.
(The most reliable way is by e-mail, especially during the holidays.)
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