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Information Handbook
Information Handbook
Contents From the Headmaster
Orientation Wellbeing and School Rules Dear Parents and Caregivers To do this well we need your help:
1 From the Headmaster 16 School Counsellor Medbury is proud to be a boys’ school Please read this handbook and be
1 Our Vision 16 Lunches with a very clear philosophy: supportive and consistent with what
1 Mission Statement 16 Food we are trying to do at Medbury.
B oys need and appreciate clearly
1 The School Motto 16 Medical Matters Please expect and reinforce high
understood routines and structures.
1 School Values 16 Administration of Medicine standards of behaviour and dress.
Boys need consistency.
2 Vitai Lampada 17 Crisis and Emergency B oys need to ‘belong’ and to feel Together we can make this a great year
2 Daily Timetable 17 School Rules comfortable in their environment. for your son.
3 School Hours 18 Behaviour Management Plan Boys do not like to be ‘different’.
Yours sincerely
3 Attendance 18 School Policy on Bullying
We strongly believe that the best
4 Communication
way we can help your son is through
5 The Medbury App Travel, After School Care and Boarding effective liaison between him, his
6 Map of School 21 Car parking Ian Macpherson
teacher and his parents.
Headmaster
8 The Staff Team 21 Shuttle Service
10 Christian Education 21 Transport
10 Church Services 22 After School Care
10 Homework 22 Boarding
10 School Houses
Extra-curricular Vision
Uniform, Stationary and Digital Technology 22 Extra-curricluar activities Unlocking Every Boy’s Potential.
11 Uniform Guide 22 Music
15 Uniform Shop 22 Education outside the Classroom
Mission statement
15 Uniform Rules
‘Medbury aims to be recognised by parents and
15 Lost Property Sports
educators as one of Australasia’s leading preparatory
15 Money and Valuables 23 Sports Organisation
schools for boys. This is a result of realising every
15 Lockers 23 Sports Practices
boy’s potential through our personalised learning
15 Badges 24 Policy on the Selection programmes, our world class delivery of the
15 Stationery of a First Team
curriculum and our traditional Christian values.’
15 Digital Technologies Usage 24 Sports Code of Ethics
25 Cricket Net Rules
and Access School motto
Play the Game.
This holds for all aspects of a Medbury boy’s life — not
only on the playing field, but also in his interaction
with others, his attitude towards his academic work,
and his responsibilities.
School values
Empathy, Excellence, Fairness, Generosity, Humility,
Inclusiveness, Integrity, Loyalty, Perseverance, Pride,
Respect, Responsibility.
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‘Vitai Lampada’ — Sir Henry Newbolt Daily timetable: Attendance:
There’s a breathless hush in the Close tonight – The times of teaching periods are as follows: Home Room begins at 8.25am for all boys. As it is
Ten to make and the match to win – 8.25am – 8.30am Home Room important that boys are punctual, we recommend
A bumping pitch and a blinding light, that they arrive at least ten minutes earlier so they
8.30am – 10.00am Periods 1 and 2
An hour to play and the last man in. may settle in and organise themselves before lessons
10.00am – 10.20am Break begin. On Wednesdays, school starts at 8.15am with a
And it’s not for the sake of a ribboned coat,
Or the selfish hope of a season’s fame, 10.20am – 12.30pm Periods 3, 4, and 5 Chapel Service.
But his Captain’s hand on his shoulder smote – 12.30pm – 1.25pm Lunch
‘Play up! Play up! And play the game!’. 1.25pm – 1.50pm Period 6 Absentees
The sand of the desert is sodden red – 1.50pm – 3.10pm Periods 7 and 8 Please let the office know by 8.00am if your son will be
Red with the wreck of a square that broke – 3.10pm – 3.20pm Home Room absent for any reason or arriving late to school.
The Gatling’s jammed and the Colonel dead,
App: Absentees icon
And the regiment blind with dust and smoke. (Years 1 and 2 finish at 3.00pm, Years 3 and 4 finish at
Email: absentees@medbury.school.nz
The river of death has brimmed his banks, 3.10pm. Older brothers are released at the same time
Phone: 03 351 6169
And England’s far, and Honour a name, as their younger siblings)
You may leave a message on the answer phone if you
But the voice of a schoolboy rallies the ranks:
The School Office hours are from 8.00am to 4.30pm. call outside office hours.
‘Play up! Play up! And play the game!’.
Please include your son’s name, class and the
This is the word that, year by year,
While in her place the School is set,
School hours: reason for his absence.
Every one of her sons must hear, Morning: Office staff are required to ring you if your son is
And none that hears it dare forget. recorded as an unexplained absence. Parents
Boys are not allowed to enter the school buildings until
This they all with a joyful mind and Caregivers are required to sign boys in at the
8.00am, unless required earlier for a specific school
Bear through life like a torch in flame, School Office if they are arriving late to school,
activity. If a boy arrives before this time he must wait
And falling fling to the host behind – which begins at 8.25am.
outside The Old Boys’ Building until 8.00am. Dayboys
‘Play up! Play up! And play the game!’.
are not expected to be in the School grounds outside
Parents and Caregivers are required to sign boys
these hours unless a specific arrangement has been
out at the School Office if they are leaving prior to
made with the Deputy Headmaster.
school finishing.
Afternoon: Please note that all Parents and Caregivers are
required to sign in and out at the School Office if
All boys are to vacate the school grounds by 3.40pm
they enter the school grounds during school hours.
unless they have an after school extra curricular
activity. Any boy waiting at the Creyke Road or Clyde Requests for absence from school for a period of
Road entrance after this time must go to After School significant length must be given in writing or by email
Care. It is imperative that all boys are signed out when to the Headmaster at least one week prior
being picked up. There is a ‘sign out’ chart with the to the event. It is suggested during any period of
After School Care Supervisor. A sibling over the age extended leave that boys keep a diary of their
of 14, or an older brother who is currently a pupil at experiences, to share with classmates and teachers
Medbury, may sign your son out, providing the School upon their return.
Office has received written permission from the
Parent/Caregiver.
Any boy involved with an after school activity must
have vacated the School grounds by 4.50pm. Any boy
still waiting after 5.00pm must go to After School Care.
They must be signed out when collected.
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Communication: Academic Semester Summaries are sent home after The Medbury App To get the most out of the Medbury
examinations, prior to written reports.
The Medbury App is the primary App please familiarise yourself
Newsletters
Written reports are sent home twice during the year — form of communication from the with the buttons:
The Headmaster prepares a weekly ‘In the Next Week’
bulletin that advises of current activities. This weekly at the end of Term 2 and Term 4. school.
Absentee – sends message
communication and other school notices are sent via directly to the office staff.
Parents’ Association: Social Events
an app alert on the Medbury App. To download the App:
Medbury School has an active Parents’ Association, Contacts – you can directly email
Requests for Information and Appointments which organises many events during the year, Go to the App Store on your Apple staff from here.
There will be occasions when you will need to providing an opportunity for parents and families to or Android device and Search
Links – the Itinerant Music &
telephone members of staff or make an appointment meet socially. Each class has a parent representative ‘SchoolAppsNZ’ to download the
Extra Curricular Timetable, Extra
to meet with them at school. who is your first point of contact for all social activities. app onto your device. Then search
Curricular start and finish dates
‘Medbury School’.
Sport and quick links to other frequently
The following is a guide to the appropriate
All enquiries about the Physical Education and Privacy visited sites.
communication channels:
sporting programmes should be addressed to the Rest assured that all information Calendar – an up-to-date
Office Director of Sport, Mr Brad Gilbert. on the app is available only to calendar of what’s on. You can
Please use the office as your first line of enquiry: our Medbury School community. download events from here
Email: office@medbury.school.nz Team Leaders
Grandparents and Nannys may straight to the calendar on your
Phone: 03 351 6169 The Team Leaders supervise the Junior School, Lower
download the App - the School device by pressing the download
Middle School, Middle School and Year 7 and Year
Office approves such requests on icon.
Teachers 8 teams. They will be able to assist you with general
an individual basis.
concerns about the curriculum, social environment News – All back issues of the
Please email your son’s class teacher as the first
and discipline, and any matters you have raised with Alert Groups ‘In the Next Week’ newsletters.
avenue of communication about your son’s
your son’s teacher that may require further discussion. Once you are on the Medbury Please read the calendar items
education. The teachers’ email addresses are listed
App, you will be prompted to carefully each week, as they
on the Medbury App under the ‘contacts’ icon.
Senior Management Team contain all important notices for
Teachers are available to discuss matters concerning subscribe to ‘Alert Groups’. This
The Senior Management Team consists of: the coming week.
academic and social progress, before or after school, means that you will only receive
Ian Macpherson, Headmaster Website version
by appointment. Specialist staff are also available for information that is relevant to Term Dates – term dates for the
Micah Hocquard, Deputy Headmaster If you prefer to read the Newsletter
interviews. you. Select all of the groups (e.g. current year and following year
Amos Pilgrim, Assistant Principal on your computer screen a
Class, Sports Team, Boarders, Extra (once available).
Reporting and Parent Conferences Brian Loughhead, Business Manager website version of the App is
Curricular Group etc) that you
available here: Sports – links to the sports draw
Parents are invited to a class barbecue in the first term
want to receive information from.
Headmaster and more.
to meet their son’s teacher, hear how the classroom https://medbury.apps.school.nz/
programme will be run, ask any relevant questions and Please telephone the Headmaster’s PA on 351 6169 for It is imperative that you sign up to Forms – a link to many of the day
portal/
meet the parents of their son’s classmates. an appointment. all relevant alert groups for your to day registration forms used by
The password is MedburY (note the
son/s. You will be prompted to do parents and caregivers.
After initial assessments are completed, parents will Contact Information capital Y).
this at the start of each term e.g. Alerts – contains recent alerts.
be sent a summary statement of their son’s academic When boys are enrolled at Medbury, their parent
for the change from summer to Please note The website version
performance comparative to national norms. This will / guardian and emergency contact information is
winter sports. of the App shows ‘whole school
form part of the discussion for the parent conferences held at the School Office. If any of these details alter,
alerts’ but not alerts to groups.
held at the end of Term 1. Conferences are held again please inform the Office as soon as possible.
You can update your ‘Alert
late in Term 2, and this time the boys are asked to Groups’ at any time under Alert
Student Telephone Calls
attend so that a three-way exchange of information Please contact office@medbury.
If any dayboy needs to contact his parents during Subscriptions in the App through
may be held. school.nz if you have any
the school day, he may telephone from the School the menu symbol in the top left
questions regarding the App.
Office with the permission of a staff member. It may corner of the App.
Effort Cards are a five-tiered indication based solely
on your son’s level of effort in academic subjects and not be used to request forgotten items to be brought
attitude to school. These are sent out either once or to school.
twice each term (refer to Term Calendar for exact
details).
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Staff Team
Staff contact details can be found on the Medbury Specialist Specialist
Teachers Teachers
Medbury Staff 2020
Medbury Staff 2020
website and on the Medbury App.
Staff contact details
Staffcan be found
contact oncan
details the be
Medbury website
found on and on the
the Medbury Medbury
website App
and on the Medbury App
Mrs Sandra Johnson Mrs Chrissie Badger Mr Brad Gilbert Mr John Ogston Mr Jan Taylor Ms Kerri Fitzgerald Mr Warren Grieve Mrs Jo Keleghan Mrs April Chapman
Mrs Sandra Johnson Mrs Chrissie Badger Mr Brad Gilbert Mr John Ogston Mr Jan Taylor Ms Kerri Fitzgerald Mr Warren Grieve Mrs Jo Keleghan Mrs April Chapman
Head of Art and Director of Music Director of Sport and Years 1 to 6 Physical Head of Science Head of Drama ICT Director / Digital Middle and Senior Junior Music Teacher
Head of Art and Director of Music Director of Sport and Years 1 to 6 Physical Head of Science Head of Drama ICT Director / Digital Middle and Senior Junior Music Teacher
Specialist Teachers Physical Eduction Education and Technology School Mathematics
Specialist Teachers Physical Eduction Education and Technology School Mathematics
Team Leader Director of Boarding Specialist Teacher and
Team Leader Director of Boarding Specialist Teacher and
Librarian
Librarian
Management
Management Learning Support,
LearningCounsellor, Teacher Aides
Support, Counsellor, Teacher Aides
Mrs Lesley Bath Mrs Cathy Chambers Mrs Ali Johnson
Mr Ian Macpherson Mr Micah
MrHocquard Mr AmosMr
Ian Macpherson Pilgrim Mr BrianMr
Micah Hocquard Loughhead
Amos Pilgrim Mr Brian Loughhead Mrs Lesley Bath Mrs Anne
Mrs France Mrs Jenelle
Cathy Chambers Hooson
Mrs Anne FranceMrs Anne
Mrs Talaska Mrs Gaylene
Jenelle Hooson Allen
Mrs Anne Talaska Mrs Tracy
Mrs Curry
Gaylene AllenMrs Kathryn Pride
Mrs Tracy Curry Mrs Karen O’Connell
Mrs Kathryn Pride Mrs Karen O’Connell Mrs Ali Johnson
Learning Support — Learning Support Learning Support
Headmaster Deputy Headmaster
Headmaster AssistantDeputy
Principal Business Assistant
Headmaster ManagerPrincipal Business Manager Learning SupportLearning
— Support
Learning SupportCounsellor
Learning SupportLearning Support
Counsellor Teacher Aide SupportESOL Support
Learning Teacher Aide ESOL Support
ESOL Support Teacher Aide
ESOL Support Teacher Aide Learning Support
Senior School and Extension —
Senior School and Extension —
and Extension — and Extension — and Extension — and Extension —
Junior School Year 7 Junior School Year 7 Middle School Middle School
Senior School
Senior School Boarding Boarding
House Staff
House Staff
Mr Alex Devereux Mr Andrew Elvidge
Mr Alex Miss Suzanna
Devereux Lind Elvidge
Mr Andrew Miss AlexMiss
Seales Mr Brendan
Suzanna Lind Miss Collins
Alex SealesRichard Mr
Bath Mrs Sarah
Brendan Collins Madgwick
Richard Bath Mr Owen Foster
Mrs Sarah Madgwick Mr Owen Foster Mr John Ogston Mrs Rosemary
Mr John Black
Ogston Ms Sandra Lilley
Mrs Rosemary Mr Nicholas
Black BlackLilley Mr Alex
Ms Sandra MrDevereux
Nicholas BlackMr Brad
Mr Gilbert
Alex Devereux Mr Richard Bath
Mr Brad Gilbert Miss Justine Siddall
Mr Richard Bath Miss Kayla Pretorius
Miss Justine SiddallMr Philip
MissTheunissen
Kayla Pretorius Mr Philip Theunissen
Year 8 Team Leader Year 8 Teacher Year 8 Teacher
Year 8 Team Leader Year 8 Teacher Year 8 Teacher
Year 8 Teacher Year 7 Team
Year Leader
8 Teacher Year 7 Teacher Year 7 Teacher
Year 7 Team Leader Year 7 Teacher Year 7 Teacher
Year 7 Teacher Year 7 Teacher Director of Boarding Senior Director
Matron of Boarding
MatronSenior Matron Boarding Master and Boarding
Matron MasterMaster
Boarding and and
Boarding Master
Boarding and and
Master Boarding Master
Boarding and and
Master Gap Student Gap Student
Boarding Master and Gap Student Gap Student
Gap Student Gap Student
Year 8 Teacher Year 8 Teacher Year 7 Teacher Year 7 Teacher Year 4 Teacher Year 8Year
Team Leader
4 Teacher Director of 8Sport
Year Year 7Director
Team Leader Teacherof Sport Year 7 Teacher
Middle School
Middle School Marketing,Marketing,
Enrolments and Administration
Enrolments and Administration
Mr Scott Johnson Mr WarrenMrDurant
Scott Johnson Mr Warren
Mrs Joanna BlakelyDurant
Mrs EmmaMrsHocquard
Joanna Blakely MrsOborne
Miss Anna Emma Hocquard Miss Anna Oborne
Mrs Danielle Mrs Danielle Ms Rachelle Mathews Ms Rachelle
Mrs Jayne Foster Mathews Mrs Jayne Foster Mrs Sue
Mrs Elizabeth MrsHale
Elizabeth Mrs
Mrs Lisa Sue Hale
Clark Mrs Lisa
Mrs Helen Clark
Collerton Mrs Helen
Mr Stephen Codd Collerton Mr Stephen
Mrs Nicole CrabbeCoddMrs Tanya
Mrs Nicole Crabbe Mrs Tanya
Middle School Middle School Year 6 Teacher
Year 6 Teacher Year 6 Teacher Year 6 Teacher
Year 6 Teacher Year 5 Teacher
Year 6 Teacher Bowden-Smith
Year 5 Teacher Bowden-Smith Marketing and Marketing
Registrar and and Macpherson
Registrar and Accounts Clerk
Macpherson Accounts Clerk SchoolAdministrator
Administrator Receptionist School Receptionist
ICT Systems ICTShop
Uniform Systems Uniform Shop
Satterthwaite Satterthwaite
Team Leader, Head of Team
SENCO Leader, Head of SENCO Year 5 Teacher Year 5 Teacher Communication Communication
Director of Director
Centenary of
Events Centenary Events Administrator (Student ManagerAdministrator (Student Manager
Health Administrator Health Administrator
Year 6 Teacher Year 6 Teacher Manager and PA to Manager and PAManager
International to International Manager Laptop Co-ordinator) Laptop Co-ordinator)
the Headmaster the Headmaster
Students Students
Lower
Lower Middle Middle School
School Junior School
Junior School Support Staff
Support Staff
Miss Erin Sutherland Mrs Clare
Black Erasmus MrPrinceton
Nicholas Black Mrs Tanya Princeton Miss Jane McGarry Mrs Georgie Gilbert Mrs Charlotte Mrs KarenMrsMahon
Dahl Robertson Mrs Karen Mahon MrHarris
Darren Redway
Miss Erin Sutherland Mrs Clare Erasmus Mr Nicholas Mrs Tanya Miss Jane McGarry Mrs Georgie Gilbert Mrs Charlotte Mrs Dahl Robertson Mr Darren Redway Mr Todd Mr PaulMrAuwerda
Todd Harris Mr Paul
Mrs Tracy AuwerdaMrs Lusi
Wilkinson Mrs Tracy Wilkinson
Tuioneata MrsClark
Mrs Pam Lusi TuioneataMrs Leonie
Mrs Pam Clark
Cottle Mrs Leonie Cottle Mrs Lynne Hilston Mrs Lynne Hilston
Lower Middle School Year 3 Teacher Year 4 Teacher
Year 4 Teacher Year 4Junior
Teacher Junior School Henderson,
YearYear
2 Teacher Henderson, YearNew
1 Year 1 Teacher New Entrants Property
Lower Middle School Year 3 Teacher Year 4 Teacher School Year 2 Teacher 1 Year 1 Teacher Entrants Property Manager Groundsman / Manager Groundsman /
Head Chef HeadServices
Corporate Chef Corporate
Corporate Services
Services Corporate
Corporate Services
Services Corporate
Corporate Services
Services Corporate ServicesAfter School Care After School Care
Team Leader, Team Leader, Team Leader, Team Leader, Teacher and Transition Teacher and Transition
Teacher Teacher Caretaker
Caretaker
Year 3 Teacher Year 3 Teacher Year 2 Teacher Year 2 Teacher to School Programme to School Programme
Co-ordinator Co-ordinator
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Christian education: at the very next service, when your son is required to Medbury School Uniform Guide
be signed-off by the Deputy Headmaster.
Christian and values education are integral parts of
Boys wear their school uniform to services. Medbury
the Medbury curriculum and prayers and hymn singing
boys attending a service with their siblings or friends
are a part of each school assembly. Weekly Divinity
are also requested to be in the full school uniform and
lessons are also scheduled. The theme of these is
may sit with the boarders.
based on traditional Christian values.
Church services and class lessons are an essential
Homework:
part of Christian education, and are also important to
the ethos of our school and its values and character, Homework is compulsory four days a week, with
which we seek to nurture in our boys. twenty minutes of recreational reading set for Friday
nights. The following are guidelines for the time boys
The Medbury School Prayer:
are expected to spend on their prep:
We thank you God for providing us with people and
Years 1 to 2 10 – 15 minutes
places that allow us to learn and grow with your love
Years 3 to 4 15 – 20 minutes
and support.
Years 5 to 6 25 – 30 minutes
Help us to do our work diligently
Year 7 35 minutes
To play fairly and to laugh freely
Year 8 40 minutes
To face our challenges with courage.
Grant that as we grow through the subjects we learn, All of these include a 10 – 15 minute period of reading.
We may also grow in our knowledge of you. All boys are required to take their prep diary with them
Help us to live and model the Medbury values to their Mathematics class. Every boy is issued with a
In all that we say and do. prep diary at the beginning of each term, in which he
Guard and guide our homes and friendships will record appropriate dates, his individual learning
And help us to serve your needy world goals, his extra curricular and music tutorial timetables,
By giving and not expecting anything in return his community service record, his house points and
Through Jesus Christ our Lord — Amen. honours awards, his daily homework and maintain a
reading log. This needs to be signed by a parent each Summer Uniform Winter Uniform Sun hats
The Medbury values are introduced at a Monday night. This may also be used for informal messages
assembly by the Headmaster. Each class is also from home to school and vice versa. There are times The Medbury sun hat will be worn
Blazer — Medbury Blazer — Medbury
assigned a specific value and has the responsibility when your son is unable to complete his homework. If at break and lunch time during
Cap — Optional (Juniors) Cap — Optional (Juniors)
of presenting an item in Monday’s assembly further this is occurs please just add a note to his prep diary Terms 1 and 4.
Garters Garters
explaining the value. These are then reinforced in the for his teacher.
Jersey — Medbury (if cold) Jersey — Medbury
classroom and in the playground.
Shirt — White short sleeved Shirt — White long sleeved
School houses: School trips
Sandals — Black (optional) Shoes — Black
Church services: Shoes — Black Shorts — Heavy grey
Boys are allocated to one of our four houses:
Boys are required to be at church 15 minutes prior to Shorts — Light grey Socks — Medbury stripes Boys leaving the school, to go
Clyde Yellow Socks — Medbury stripes Tie — Medbury
its start. Each boy can expect to attend one or two to an appointment or on a class
Hamilton Blue Sun hat Jacket — Medbury showerproof
Sunday services a term, in addition to special services trip, must wear the uniform of the
Creyke Green Tie — Medbury
at Easter and Christmas. At Medbury, all boys are season (winter or summer).
Ilam Red Jacket — Medbury showerproof
required to attend their respective Church services.
We give clear notice about when the services will be The houses are named after the major streets
held and are disappointed when boys miss services. adjacent to the school. Boys earn house points for their
behaviour, work, sporting and cultural activities during
If your son is unable to attend a service please excuse
his absence with a letter or an email addressed to the
the year. Merit and Honours Awards are presented “Remember that the good name of the School depends
once a specific number of points have been earned.
Deputy Headmaster. Our school policy requires that
We endeavour to continue family connections when
on the behaviour of each boy who wears its uniform.”
any absence from a Church Service must be made up
allocating houses to new boys.
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The Uniform Shop: Years 1 to 3 4 to 8
Uniform list for dayboys: Uniform list for boarders:
Bag. School with logo Medbury 1 Bag. Sports with logo Medbury 1 Blanket (Optional) 1
New Students
(Prior to commencing) Bag. Sports with logo Medbury — 1 Beanie Medbury 1 Dressing Gown 1
Bag. Duffle with logo Medbury — 1 Blazer Medbury 1 Duvet Inner and Cover 1
Before your son starts at Medbury,
please make an appointment Beanie Medbury Optional Garters White 2 pairs Face Cloth 1
to try on and purchase uniform
Blazer Medbury 1 Jersey Medbury 2 Hairbrush and Comb 1
by emailing the Uniform Shop
Manager: Cap (Junior School only) Medbury — Optional Polar Fleece Medbury 2 Pyjamas (Summer and Winter) 2 pairs of each
uniform@medbury.school.nz Garters White 1 pair House Sports Top (PE) Medbury 2 Shoe Cleaning Kit 1
Payment is due at the time of Jersey Medbury 1 Scarf Medbury Optional Singlet. White (optional) 2
purchase, and can be made by
Polar Fleece Medbury 1 Shirt. Long sleeve Medbury 3 Slippers 1 pair
the following:
Eftpos House Sports Top (PE) Medbury 1 Shirt. Short sleeve Medbury 3 Toiletries Bag (filled) 1
Credit card
Scarf Medbury Optional Shoes (Lace Up) Black 1 pair Towels 4
— Incurs 2.5% surcharge
Shirt. Long sleeve Medbury 2 Shoes (Running/Cross Trainer)* 2 pairs Underpants 6 pairs
All clothing, including footwear,
should be clearly and permanently Shirt. Short sleeve Medbury 2 Shorts (PE) (with logo) Medbury 2 pairs Water Bottle 1
named. Uniform labels can be Shoes (Velcro Y1 & 2 only) Black 1 pair Shorts (Heavy) Medbury 2 pairs Jandals (for showering) 1 pair
ordered via the Uniform Shop.
Shoes (Running/Cross Trainer)* 1 pair Shorts (Light) Medbury 3 pairs Pillow slip (Optional) 1
Shorts (PE) (with logo) Medbury 1 pair Socks (PE)* White 3 pairs Mufti Clothes
Current Students
Shorts (Heavy) Medbury 1 pair Socks (School) Medbury 4 pairs Long trousers (Formal) 1
Opening dates and times during
Shorts (Light) Medbury 2 pairs Sports/Rain Jacket Medbury 1 Outfits (Casual) 2 sets
term time:
Mondays 3.00pm to 4.00pm Socks (PE)* White 1 pair Sun Hat Medbury 1 Shirt Long Sleeved (Formal) 1
Wednesdays 8.00am to 9.00am
Socks (School) Medbury 2 pairs Swimming Togs Black 1 pair Jersey/Fleece 2
or by appointment
Sports/Rain Jacket Medbury 1 Tie Medbury 2 Shorts (Seasonal) 2
Uniform items can be ordered
under the ‘forms’ icon on the Sun Hat Medbury 1 Track Pants Medbury 2 pairs Board Shorts 1
Medbury App. Items will be
Swimming Togs Black 1 pair Hat (Seasonal Casual) 1
delivered to your son’s class and
charged to your son’s account. Tie Medbury 1 * All uniform items are available from the Uniform Shop, except Parka 1
for those marked with an asterisk.
Track Pants Medbury 1 pair
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Medbury Physical Education Uniform Uniform Shop: Lockers:
Karate Uniform
House tops: Clyde (Yellow), Creyke (Green), Ilam • Karate Gi * Demand for uniform in excellent condition is always The Middle and Senior lockers are housed either inside
(Red) and Hamilton (Blue) • Boys new to karate may wear their PE uniform to their
high. If you have uniform to be sold, please leave it the entrance to the main block, or in their classroom.
Medbury black shorts first lesson
Medbury polar fleece at the School Office. Please complete the second Junior boys’ lockers are housed in the Junior School
Medbury track pants Polo Uniform hand uniform tracking sheet which can be found on area. Boys are not to be in these areas unless they are
Medbury sports jacket • Medbury white polo shirt the Uniform Shop page on the school website. Items changing, arriving at, or leaving school. Parents are
White sports socks * • Jodhpurs * or Medbury track pants without an accompanying tracking sheet will be not permitted in the locker room. Boys may elect to
Running/cross trainer shoes * • Jodhpurs * or Medbury white cricket trousers for use
accepted as donations. All clothing must be current place a padlock on their own locker.
Black swim brief or square leg swimming togs in games only.
uniform, clean and in excellent condition to be offered
• Riding Boots *
Basketball Uniform • Riding/Polo Helmet * for sale. No shoes, hats, ties or swimming togs please. Stationery:
• Medbury basketball singlets (issued by the school) • Half Chaps * A handling fee of 30% of the sale price is deducted.
At the beginning of each year teachers supply boys
• Medbury black shorts • Mouth guard (can not ride if you do not have a
with the stationery they require; the cost is then
• White sports socks * mouth guard) * Uniform Rules:
• Running/cross trainer shoes * charged to your son’s account. Boys may purchase
• Full tracksuit to be worn to and from games Rugby Uniform Shoes must be kept clean and polished. Garters replacement stationery during the year by completing
• Mouth guard * • Medbury black training jersey must be worn with socks. a stationery order form and handing it to their class
• Medbury red rugby jersey (for use in games only) Sunhats are a compulsory part of the uniform in teacher.
Cricket Uniform • Medbury black shorts summer terms and must be worn when outdoors.
• Medbury white polo shirt • Medbury regulation black sports socks
Physical Education uniform is expected to be at Digital Technologies usage and access:
• Medbury black shorts (Yrs 3 to 4) • Mouth guard (2) *
• Medbury white trousers (Yrs 5 to 8) • Rugby boots * school at all times. It should be brought on Monday
Digital Technologies are used extensively at Medbury,
• Sleeveless vest (Yrs 5 to 8) and taken home on Friday.
both inside and out of the classroom, and the School
• White sports socks * Summer Hockey Uniform
• Running/cross trainer shoes * • Medbury white polo shirt Badges: has invested heavily in a wide range of devices and
• Medbury cricket cap or sunhat • Medbury black shorts applications, which support learning, collaboration
• Medbury polar fleece to be worn to and from On left lapel boys may wear House badges, and communication.
Fencing Uniform Nunweek Park leadership badges and achievement awards.
• Medbury house sport top • Medbury regulation black sports socks On right lapel boys may wear badges officially
• Medbury track pants • Shin pads * Digital Citizenship and ICT Code of
presented by visiting schools or chess badges. All
• White sports socks * • Running/cross trainer shoes * other approved badges must be worn
Conduct:
• Running/cross trainer shoes *
under the lapel. All boys and their parents/caregivers are required
• Boys will be provided with visual foils, masks, under Top 8 Tennis Uniform
plastrons and fencing jackets • Medbury white polo shirt (issued by the school) Only the highest ranked achievement badges may to read and agree to our usage guidelines found
• Boys must purchase fencing gloves from the Fencing • Medbury white shorts be worn. in the ICT Code of Conduct. This reinforces that this
Instructor for $32.00 (a discounted price) • White sports socks * technology is being used in accordance with our
• Running/cross trainer shoes *
Lost property: Medbury values.The electronic transmission of any
Football Uniform • Medbury tennis cap
item that causes embarrassment to the School, a
• Medbury black training jersey We ask that parents encourage their sons to be
• Medbury red football top (for use in games only) Touch Uniform member of staff or a boy, will result in appropriate
responsible for the naming and locating of all of
• Medbury black shorts • Medbury white polo shirt disciplinary actions, regardless of whether the event
their personal property. Lost property is located
• Medbury regulation black sports socks • Medbury black shorts occurred within the School grounds or elsewhere. We
• Shin pads * • Medbury polar fleece to be worn to and from games underneath the stairs for the Boarding House. We
run a series of digital citizenship workshops to support
• Football boots * at St Andrew’s College endeavour to return all named property to its owner;
parents.
• Mouth guard (optional) * • White sports socks * however, any unclaimed and unnamed lost property
• Running/cross trainer shoes * is sent to the Uniform Shop to be resold or given to a 1:1 Laptop Classes and ICT Learning
Hockey Uniform
• Medbury black training jersey Water Polo Uniform
local charity. Agreement:
• Medbury red hockey top (for use in games only) • Swimming black togs (Speedo style) Money and valuables: All boys who are in a 1:1 Laptop Class and their
• Medbury black shorts • Medbury white polo shirt
• Medbury regulation black sports socks • Medbury polar fleece parents/caregivers are required to read and agree to
No items of value should be brought to the School. No
• Shin pads * • Medbury track pants our usage guidelines in the ICT
boy may exchange, buy or sell anything to another
• Running/cross trainer shoes * • Full tracksuit to be worn to and from Jellie Park Learning Agreement.
boy unless he has the Deputy Headmaster’s approval
• Mouth guard *
first.
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Medbury School Information Handbook
School Counsellor: Medical matters: Crisis and emergency: Stand when addressing an adult in the grounds or
when an adult enters the classroom.
The School Counsellor, Jenelle Hooson, is a Registered Boys who become injured or sick while at school are Keeping us informed: Stand back for adults when passing through doors
Provisional Member with NZAC (New Zealand cared for by the Matrons or by staff from the School Should you be aware of a situation which may have or narrow corridors.
Association of Counsellors). If you wish to discuss the Office. If illness or discomfort prevents a boy from an adverse impact on the emotional or physical well Never to pass an adult whom they know without a
services the School Counsellor can provide please see returning to class the Matrons or office staff will call being of a Medbury boy please advise your son’s greeting.
your son’s homeroom teacher or Assistant Principal, the parent or designated emergency person and Team Leader, the Deputy Headmaster or Headmaster. Welcome visitors and direct them to the School
Amos Pilgrim at amos.pilgrim@medbury.school.nz. arrange for the boy to be collected and taken home.
Should you have information relating to your son’s Office.
The following procedures are followed in dealing with physical or mental wellbeing, please contact the Address staff by their name or as ‘Sir’ and ‘Ma’am’.
Lunches: School Office or your son’s teacher. Boarder parents
sickness or injury: Wear their hair above the eyebrows, off the ears
should advise the Boarding House.
Your son is able to have lunch in the Dining Hall with and clear of the collar. Boys must not come to
The Matron on duty/Office staff records all first aid
the Boarders. The cost is $9.00 including GST per meal, Contacts in Emergency: school with dyed or bleached hair or extremely
and accidents in a register.
and this amount will be charged to your son’s school short cuts. If unsure, please discuss with your son’s
account. Contacting Us: classroom teacher before getting it cut.
Boys sometimes visit the Matrons or Office staff
for very minor abrasions and bruising. The staff If possible, do not telephone the School, as telephone Refrain from borrowing anyone else’s gear for any
Places are limited and bookings are for the full year.
concerned uses their discretion in considering lines may be needed for emergency communication. reason.
Please email office@medbury.school.nz if you no
whether these matters are reported to parents. Contacting You:
longer require your booking. It is expected that parents will assist the school in
We will use a range of media to contact you and keep
If the Matron, or the Office staff on duty is at all maintaining these standards and emphasising good
If you would like to order lunches for your son, please you informed. The use of media will be dependent on
concerned they will contact the parents. manners.
complete the order form on the Medbury App on the the crisis and the urgency of the situation.
forms icon. If your son is gluten intolerant If parents or guardians cannot be contacted, a We do not accept the following behaviours at
or has a severe food allergy please contact the office Emergency Situation During the School Day:
boy may be taken to a doctor, for attention by a Medbury:
before ordering: office@medbury.school.nz qualified medical practitioner. In the event of In the case of a Civil Defence or local emergency at
Bullying Harassment
a more serious matter, the patient will be whatever level, your son will be kept at school in our
Swearing Fighting
transported to hospital. care until you can be contacted and can arrange
Food: Spitting Threats
to have him transported home safely. Should an
Medical information supplied by parents at the time Stealing Vandalism
emergency or disaster situation arise at school while
For health reasons: Trading Dishonesty
of enrolment is referred to for special conditions. the boys are on site, we want you to be aware that our
No food or drink is to be shared at school or sports Gambling Smoking
It is vital for the proper care of boys that such first priority is to keep our school community safe and
events.
information is accurate, complete and updated at school until they can be released safely. We have Using Drugs, Alcohol or Solvents
Sweets, ice cream or food of any kind may not be whenever necessary. regular practice drills to ensure that our community Inappropriate use of the computer
eaten in the street is both aware of emergency procedures and will
or on buses, while in school uniform. Boys may not bring the following to school:
Administration of medication at school: respond quickly and effectively.
Sweets, ice-cream and chewing gum are not Sweets Chewing Gum
permitted at school If a boy needs medication during school hours the iPad Fireworks
at any time. medicine will be held in the School Office and given to School rules: Toys Knives
Dayboys may not buy or bring any food to school him by the Matron or Office staff on duty according to Craft Knives Matches
for a boarder. the parent’s instructions. General Radios Cellphones (without permission)
Dayboys may eat in the dining hall at lunchtime, by Remember that the School’s reputation depends on
Cell phones
making prior arrangement with the Office. the behaviour of each boy who wears its uniform.
The boys do not need cell phones at school, and they
are not to bring them into school. Occasionally a boy
Boys are expected to:
may need one for liaising with parents after school. If
Show pride in themselves and their school.
this is the case a letter must be sent seeking permission
Be responsible for keeping themselves, their uniform from the Deputy Headmaster. The phone must be
and their belongings clean and tidy. handed in to the boy’s class teacher to be stored
Be honest, courteous and thoughtful to adults and away during the day. While all care will be taken, we
children, showing respect for and tolerance of are unable to take any responsibility.
others.
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Medbury School Information Handbook
Behaviour management plan: Medbury School policy on bullying: Definitions: Bullying often involves three groups:
Bullying is behaviour which: Perpetrator/s
These procedures may vary slightly within each Rationale:
is intentionally hurtful (either physically or Bystander/s
syndicate. A copy of each syndicate’s Behaviour This policy is supported by the following documents:
emotionally) Victim
Management Plan will be given to parents at the start Stand Down and Suspension Policy
is repeated
of the school year. These steps will be followed through
ICT Code of Conduct
is deliberate Proactive Approaches to Prevent Bullying:
the School to manage inappropriate behaviour.
Digital Citizenship Continuum
Involves a power imbalance whether actual or Values Programme
Step 1 First Offence School Behaviour Management plan. perceived Health Curriculum
Warning by the teacher. The inappropriate Medbury actively seeks to provide a school
Teachers and school leaders on duty during school
behaviour is made clear to the boy (and environment for all boys and staff that is free of
Forms of Bullying: breaks
a note is made in anecdotal records.) bullying behaviours.
Bullying can take several forms: Bullying Poster up in every classroom and frequently
Appropriate action is taken. All bullying behaviours, including verbal, physical,
physical: kicking, hitting referred to
Step 2 Second Offence emotional and cyber bullying are unacceptable
verbal: name-calling, insulting, put-downs, offensive Annual pupil surveys on bullying
Appropriate action is taken. The teacher at Medbury. All instances of bullying will be taken
remarks, threats Every boy expected to know:
informs the boy’s parents by means of a seriously and acted upon in accordance with this
cyber bullying: using technology — cell phone, Definition of bullying
phone call. The boy writes a letter to his policy.
social networks, email, – What to do if they are being bullied
parents to outline what he has done. Parents The School recognises that technology plays an
etc. to deliberately hurt or humiliate another – What to do if they see someone bullied
initial the letter and return it to school. The important and positive role in boy’s lives, both
material: hiding, breaking or taking someone’s gear – What are the consequences of being a bully
letter is placed on file. A member of Senior educationally and socially. It is committed to
helping all members of the School community to relational: exclusion, spreading lies Pastoral Care Programme
Management speaks to the boy.
understand both the benefits and the risks, and to
Step 3 Third Offence equip boys with the knowledge and skills to be able Some features of cyber bullying differ from other forms
Key Responsibilities of Staff:
The teacher / Deputy Head phones the to use technology safely and responsibly. of bullying.
To provide a safe physical and emotional learning
boy’s parents to request an interview which The key differences are:
environment for boys.
is followed up by a letter; a copy of which is impact: the scale and scope of cyber bullying can
Purpose: To support boys in the safe and responsible use
placed on file. The Headmaster is informed be greater than other forms of bullying
To maintain a bully-free and safe school of the internet, including understanding the
and meets with the boy, the teacher and the
environment. targets and perpetrators: the people involved may importance of password security and potential
Deputy Headmaster.
To model the Medbury Values in the school have a different profile to traditional bullies and dangers of social media.
Step 4 Fourth Offence community. their targets
To follow the directions of the school ICT Code of
The Headmaster requests an interview with the To strive to make Medbury a school in which location: the 24/7 and anywhere nature of cyber Conduct.
boy, his parents and his teacher. bullying of any kind has no place, and to have a bullying
Provide supervision and regular monitoring within
whole school approach to ensuring safety, security, anonymity: the person being bullied will not always the school environment via teachers, teacher aides,
In some instances the School may omit a step/s where
openness and confidence. know who is school leaders and sports coaches.
the misconduct is deemed serious enough.
To inform boys and parents of the School’s stance bullying them
To report any incident of bullying to either the boy’s
If a boy is behaving inappropriately he may be placed on bullying and the School’s expectations in terms motivation: some boys may not be aware that what classroom teacher or where deemed appropriate
‘Under the Bell’ for a part of either his lunch or morning of behaviour. they are doing to a member of senior staff no later than by the end
break time. The teacher placing the boy under the bell To provide boys with strategies to address bullying. is bullying of that day. This is especially relevant for teachers
is required to enter the details in a specific book, which evidence: unlike other forms of bullying, the target on duty.
is monitored by the Team Leaders. of the bullying may have evidence of its occurrence
Conflict: To ensure that the four strands of the Health
If a boy is placed under the bell 3 times in one term Conflict between pupils is found in every school. As Curriculum are taught at every year level.
he will be required to attend a Deputy Headmaster’s they are immature, children may, from time to time, Policy: To ensure that all boys are aware of the
Detention on a Friday from 3.30 – 4.30pm. use inappropriate means to resolve conflict. Conflict All areas of the School will teach and model consequences of being a bully and being bullied.
will include aggressive behaviour which does not meet appropriate behaviours and the strategies that are
No Junior School boy may be placed under the bell involved in conflict resolution, positive assertiveness
the criteria for bullying above but which inevitably will
without approval from the Senior Management Team. and intolerance of inappropriate aggression.
be inappropriate in the school environment and must
attract an appropriate response by staff.
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Key Responsibilities of Boys: 3. The staff member dealing with the bullying Car parking: Transport:
To seek help from senior leaders, peers, staff and incident will decide the appropriate course of
action and use the Behaviour Management Plan Parents are requested to use the Creyke Road Car Park Transport to and from School
parents should they be bullied, or observe bullying.
accordingly. to drop off and pick up their son, and where possible We ask parents to be responsible for ensuring that their
To report any incident of bullying or suspected
use the designated ‘drop off’ zone. This is manned by son is capable of negotiating the extremely busy roads
bullying to the appropriate individual. 4. Appropriate action will be taken to assist any boy
our road patrol between the hours of 8.00am–8.30am surrounding Medbury on a bicycle, before allowing
To understand what bullying is and why people found to be deliberately bullying another boy to
and 3.15pm–3.35pm. The boys are only allowed to him to cycle to school. We do not recommend that
engage in bullying. change this behaviour. Staff will help the boy who
cross the Car Park by using the pedestrian crossing. any boy in Year 5 or below rides to school.
To know what the consequences are should they be has bullied to recognise the effect of his behaviour
Please do not try and take a shortcut, as the risk of a
involved in a bullying incident. and to take responsibility for it. Appropriate
person being hit by a reversing car is very high. Boys coming to school on a bicycle or a scooter must
sanctions will be applied and staff will support the
obey all road safety rules. They will dismount before
boy in changing his behaviour. The Clyde Road entrance is not available for use for
Key Responsibilities of Parents: walking their bicycle across the road and into the
5. Staff will inform and involve parents (if deemed parents at the beginning and end of the school day. School grounds. At the Fendalton traffic lights all boys,
To listen to their son when he reports incidents of
appropriate). except those turning left, will dismount and wheel
bullying.
6. If necessary, at the discretion of the Headmaster,
To ensure that the incident falls within the definition Shuttle service: their bicycles across on the pedestrian crossing when
external agencies may be involved as signalled to do so.
of bullying.
appropriate. A 10 seater Minibus operates between Selwyn House
To contact the classroom teacher. Bicycles must always be ridden in single file.
7. Following appropriate action by the staff, the and Medbury,
To encourage their son to discuss with a member of
victim of bullying and the bully will be monitored to Monday to Friday at the following times.
staff at school. Boys must wear safety helmets when cycling.
ensure that bullying has ceased and the bully will
To have seen, discussed with their son, and signed 7.50am Departs Selwyn House
be monitored to ensure that his behaviour reflects Boys bringing bicycles to school should lock them to
the School ICT Code 8.00am Arrives Medbury the stands.
the Medbury values.
of Conduct document. 8.10am Departs Medbury
To support boys in the safe and responsible use of 8.25am Arrives Selwyn House Scooters
General:
the internet, 3.35pm Departs Selwyn House Junior scooters are placed in the box provided.
There will be regular evaluation and updating of
including understanding the importance of 3.50pm Arrives Medbury Middle and Senior School scooters are placed in the
approaches to take account of developments in
password security set storage areas.
technology. For instance, updating the ICT Code of 3.55pm Departs Medbury
and potential dangers of social media. All scooters must be clearly named.
Conduct, as and when required, and no less than 4.10pm Arrives Selwyn House
annually. Parents may use the Creyke Road car park to pick up
Expectations of all Medbury Staff Members when
If you would like to book a seat (subject to availability) their sons, or the roadside parking outside the Clyde
dealing with suspected bullying: All reported cases of bullying will be recorded,
for your son or daughter, please email the Medbury Road entrance.
In most instances, intervention by staff will result in including cyber bullying and where deemed
School Office before the start of the each term office@
an immediate stop to bullying behaviour, a positive sufficiently serious the appropriate Senior For safety reasons please do not pick up or drop off
medbury.school.nz
outcome for the victim of bullying and recovery of Management member will keep the records your son from inside the Clyde Road entrance.
normal relationships over time. confidential and secure. The Headmaster will be
responsible to discuss any serious incidences of This cost of this service is $2.60 (incl. GST) each way. Boys are forbidden to cross Clyde or Creyke Road
Staff — Every reported incident of bullying will be bullying with the Chairman of the Trust Board. This donation will cover the cost of the driver and unless they use the lights or are specifically being
investigated, viewed as potentially serious and where fuel that is currently being paid for by both schools. accompanied by an adult.
confirmed, will be reported to their Team Leader and/ Your child will be marked on the daily register for
or a member of Senior Management. The Creyke Road pedestrian gate is open between
each sector, and an account will be given to you at
7.00am and 6.00pm – Mon to Fri. There are assigned
the end of each term from whichever school your
car park Crossing Wardens on duty before
1. Staff will never ignore suspected bullying and will child is attending. Please note that you will receive
and after school.
investigate and address any bullying incident. two accounts if you have sons and daughters using
2. If a member of staff becomes aware of a bullying this service. Returning Home
incident they must inform each boy’s class Dayboys are to go straight home without making
teacher. The teacher will listen carefully to all unscheduled visits to other boys’ homes, or visiting
accounts and record the details. They will protect shops, unless under the direct supervision of a parent
and support the boy who has been bullied while or caregiver. All boys are to vacate the School grounds
the extent of the bullying is by 3.40pm unless they have an after school extra-
being investigated. curricular activity.
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After school care: is available to boys in Years 4 to 8. Boys in Years 1 to 3 Sports organisation: Radio 3ZB and are often on the relevant websites.
are able to have instrumental tuition, in consultation The School will notify parents of cancellations of after
Medbury After School Care runs from 3.00pm until with the Director of Music and the boy’s classroom The vast majority of boys from Year 3 and up are school sports practices by 2.00pm by app alert, where
6.00pm Monday to Friday (the exception being the last teacher. involved in Saturday morning sporting pursuits. possible. Practices are not always cancelled because
day of each Term when school closes). A notice is sent home each season explaining of inclement weather as they can be taken indoors.
procedures. If your son cannot attend a practice or
Boys in Years 1 and 2 who are not being collected by Junior Choir
game he must give his coach prior notice. Visiting Sports Teams
3.10pm will be sent to After School Care where they From Year 2 to Year 4 boys are voice tested.
will be supervised free of charge if picked up before It is really important that once a boy has joined Medbury is involved in a number of matches against
Medbury Chorus
3.30pm. Boys in Years 3 to 8 who are not collected by a team, he accepts his responsibilities as a team other schools. Details of all excursions and games will
Boys are voice tested from Year 5 to Year 8.
3.40pm will be sent to After School Care. member. It is expected that a boy will play their be sent home prior to the matches.
Senior Choir / Choristers Saturday sport for Medbury School. Under the
If you wish to utilise this resource, please complete the Boys are auditioned from Year 6 to Year 8, although Selection Policy a boy must play for Medbury School if
booking form on the App under the forms icon. occasionally a boy from Year 5 may be asked to they wish to be selected for a first team. Sports Practices
audition. These boys will engage in music extension
Boarding: in vocal studies, achieve R.S.C.M. medals and sing in Sports Coaches Summer:
Chapel Choir.
We are fortunate to have so many sports offered to When a boy has been at sports practice until 4.30pm
Medbury School has operated as both a Boarding
the boys, however, this raises the challenge of having he may travel home in his whites and school blazer.
and Day school since it opened in 1923. The Boarding
sufficient coaches. The coaches are made up of
House is a busy and friendly place where boys are Education outside the classroom: Those boys who are travelling on public transport or
several professionals, staff members, university students taxi must wear their full school uniform.
involved in a wide range of activities outside of school
During the course of your son’s education at Medbury, and also parents. We are always in need of coaches
time.
he will be required to visit places of interest outside and managers and would appreciate anyone
Winter:
Casual boarders are welcome and we encourage all the school grounds, as part of the School curriculum. interested in becoming involved with a team to please
When a boy has been at sports practice until 4.30pm
dayboys to board at some time during their years at Buses are hired and the use of parents and vehicles contact the Director of Sport. All coaches will need to
he may travel home in his sports gear, but must be
Medbury. This has become very popular and numbers is sometimes requested. At the beginning of their be police vetted before coaching commences.
wearing his Medbury jacket. If a boy does not have this
are limited. Requests for casual boarding are to be association with Medbury, parents or guardians are
The boys’ dress, behaviour and sportsmanship are of he must change back into full school uniform.
made to the Director of Boarding, Mr John Ogston via asked to complete the ‘Student/Parent Consent
extreme importance to us and we ask for your support
the App form. Form’ section of the ‘Acceptance and Enrolment
in contacting the coach, Director of Sport or Deputy
Form’, giving the School permission to transport its
Headmaster if you have a concern.
Extra-Curricular activities: students in private cars and hired buses and also
giving permission for all low risk activities, not involving Summer Sport
Parents will have received the links for the online
overnight stays, for example a visit to the Art Gallery, to
information outlining all the extra curricular options In summer, training in either cricket or tennis is offered
the Airforce Museum, or to the Horncastle Arena.
and sporting options available for the year. Inside the and professional coaches are employed to assist staff
cover of your son’s prep diary is an Extra-Curricular with their teams. Boys play in Saturday competitions
All class trips and events will be mentioned in the
Timetable where your son will record all these activities and train after school and at lunchtime during the
newsletters or in notices emailed home or sent by App
and the times involved. This must be signed by both week. There are also other options available, for
alert from the class teacher. Any costs involved will be
the parent and classroom teacher to ensure that example, fencing, karate, water-polo, polo, touch
charged to your son’s account unless parents specify
no boy is either over or under committed. The boys rugby, summer hockey and early morning fitness.
otherwise.
are inclined to over commit in this area so we do ask
that you carefully monitor your son’s extra-curricular
activities. Separate written permission is required for school Winter Sport
camps, and higher risk day activities for example, a In winter, training in either rugby, football, basketball or
visit to the Rocky Shore. Information will be sent home hockey is offered. Boys play in Saturday competitions
Music: about such events. It is school policy that any parent and train after school and at lunchtime during the
assisting at a school camp undergoes a police vetting week.
Instrumental Tuition
check. There is also a very strict Alcohol Ban for any
staff or parent helper involved in a school camp. Please do not phone the School to check
Itinerant music tutors come to the School to provide
for cancellations. On Saturday mornings all
individual tuition in most musical instruments. Tuition
postponements and cancellations are broadcast on
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