SIXTH 2017 - 2018 PARENT AND STUDENT HANDBOOK - Berkhamsted School
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BER KHA MSTE D SIXTH 2017 - 2018 PARENT AND STUDENT HANDBOOK
CONTENTS
Welcome to Berkhamsted Sixth 4-5 Duke of Edinburgh 44
Key Dates 7 Combined Cadet Force 45
School Life Financial Matters 46 - 49
General School Information 8 - 11 School Uniform
House System 12 - 13 Supplier: Schoolblazer 50 - 51
School Values 14 Uniform List 52 - 56
Building Learning Power 15 Second-Hand Shop 57
Berkhamsted Schools Group 16 - 17 School Stationery Shop 58
School Rules and Policies 18 - 23 School Community
ICT Acceptable Use Policy 24 - 25 The Friends’ Committee 59
School Lab Safe Use Policy 26 - 27 The Old Berkhamstedians 60
Biometric Information Notice 28 Berkhamsted - South Africa Link 61
School Communication 29 Example Coach Timetables 62 - 65
Wellbeing Key Contacts at School 66 - 67
Pupil Wellbeing 30 Map of School Campuses 68 - 69
Chaplaincy 31
Medication 32
Curriculum Overview
Library Services 34 - 35
Careers 36 - 37
Extra Music Tuition 38
Extra Speech and Drama Tuition 39
Sports 40 - 41
Enrichment Opportunities
Co-curricular and Activities 42
Outdoor Education 43
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WELCOME FROM THE CURRENT WELCOME FROM
BERKHAMSTED SIXTH HEAD BERKHAMSTED SIXTH HEAD FROM SEPTEMBER 2017
with the staff and each other.
I hope that you will set
realistically ambitious aims and
try your hardest to realise
those targets. A Levels will offer
greater intellectual stimulation
in your favourite subjects and
the opportunity to become
more independent learners,
whilst the Extended Project
Qualification or the Mini-MBA.
will afford you the chance to
develop useful skills which will
Dear Parents and Students view information about the you are yet to respond to Dear Parents and Students, I am joining an outstanding help you to thrive beyond
May I take this opportunity to School and your son. The the Parent Portal invitations It is an honour to have been institution; the staff and the boys school. I hope that you will seek
welcome you to Berkhamsted, Parent Portal is a web-based already sent, please do so as appointed to be the Head and girls are rightly very proud out new opportunities, relish
I look forward to you joining service available 24 hours a soon as possible. of Berkhamsted Sixth. The of their school. I have been the challenges that lie ahead,
day, 7 days a week that can Sixth Form is an exciting and struck by a warmth, kindness develop your passions and strive
our School community. This
important stage of a young and genuineness within the to get better at whatever it is
pack is designed to provide be accessed through any If a place in the school which
person’s education and can, school, mixed with a sense of that you are doing.
you with the relevant details computer that has an Internet has been accepted in writing,
in my opinion, bring some of commitment, ambition and
that we hope will help you connection and gives you is not taken up, fees for the the best days in life. I hope energy. I trust that you will find I know that the staff at
and your son or daughter access to: term will be payable. We that you are looking forward this environment infectious, Berkhamsted will do their
prepare to join us in do hope, however, that your to becoming a part of the that you will benefit from it and utmost to support and
• Your personal contact details son or daughter will join us
September. Berkhamsted Sixth community that you will in turn contribute encourage you, whilst being
and other contacts linked to
as planned and the enclosed as much as I am. to it by showing empathy to aware of the need to empower
your child(ren)
If you have any queries or • School timetables, documentation is found to be others and by encouraging and you to be responsible for your
concerns, please do not examination timetables and helpful. I believe that strong supporting those around you. own education. I hope that you
hesitate to contact the school. results partnerships between the will find the journey through
Mrs Pat Hayball, our school • School reports Yours sincerely students and teachers and I hope that you are looking Berkhamsted Sixth inspiring and
Secretary, will be available • School calendar the school and parents are forward to the next academic challenging and that it will set
fundamental to ensuring that year and that you will make you up to fulfil your dreams.
throughout the summer break
you can enjoy your time in the the most of the wonderful
on 01442 358029 should you The confidentiality of your Mr Richard Petty
Sixth and use it as a springboard opportunities that Berkhamsted I look forward to meeting
have any queries. personal data presented on Head of Berkhamsted
to higher education and/or a Sixth offers: the studies, the you soon and wish you all an
the Parent Portal is protected Sixth fulfilling career. chance to serve others, the enjoyable summer.
You will have received an through the use of a unique extra-curricular activities, Yours,
invite to join the Berkhamsted registration number and From my recent visits to the clubs and, perhaps most
Parent Portal. Here you can a temporary password. If Berkhamsted, it is clear that importantly, the relationships Mr Martin Walker
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KEY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Friday 23rd June
New Year Smart, casual dress (no jeans or
08:50 - 16:00
Induction Day trainers)
Meet at Castle Reception
Friday 1st September Berkhamsted uniform to be worn.
New Students
10:00 - 13:00 Pencil case needed. Lunch provided.
Orientation Day
Meet at Castle Reception Further details to be sent.
First Day of Monday 4th September
Students go straight to House Rooms
Michaelmas Term 08:30
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GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
THE SCHOOL DAY students use them for storage Please make sure your child is House so that they can
Your child should be at school of books, PE kit and any other clear over ‘pick-up’ times and arrange for work to be sent
by 08:25. Students can arrive valuables and equipment. inform his/her Head of House home if they are well enough
from 07:45 and breakfast can if s/he is to remain on site for to complete it.
be purchased by day pupils DINING AND SCHOOL longer than usual. Students It is an expectation that
from 07:45 until 08:15 in BOUNDS are required to travel home students will be supervised at
the Chadwick Centre dining There are water dispensers in full school uniform unless home during term time, such
room or the Nash-Harris around the school that they are going home directly that there is a responsible
dining hall. students can use to refill their from the Playing Fields. The adult in the home each
water bottles. At morning Library is available until 18:00 evening.
Students must register and break the students can Monday to Thursday and
be in their Houses by 08:30. purchase snacks and drinks until 17:00 on Friday. Parents ILLNESS DURING THE
Every morning from 08:30 - from the dining rooms on are, for safety reasons, not SCHOOL DAY
09:00 the students will have either campus. Sixth students allowed to drive their vehicles In the event that a student
a programme of House time, may only use shops in town in onto any part of the School valuable items at home. All expected to bring their kit at feels unwell during the school
assembly or a Chapel service. morning break or lunchtime, when dropping/collecting belongings must be kept in all times as they may be used day they must go to the
We also deliver a structured or briefly when passing their children. If you would locked lockers. as referees, observers, and Medical Centre where the
programme of PSHE during through town between like more details about day coaches in some other role. staff will assess their condition
the week. Lessons start at campuses. When using shops boarding or flexi-boarding, GAMES Long term injuries and and take appropriate action.
09:00 and finish at 16:20. in town at any time between please contact Incents Students who are off games medical conditions must
Please note, that your child 08:30 and 16:20 on a school Boarding House on 01442 should report to the PE be notified to Heads of REWARDS AND
may be involved in early day, students must enter, 358017. office between 08:15 and House, and in appropriate PUNISHMENT
morning, and/or after-school browse and exit the shop 08:45 and show their note circumstances, a note need Students are rewarded for
practices, or extra-curricular quickly - they may not sit If for any reason, you are to a member of the PE not be shown for every good and outstanding work
activities, but they will be down and eat or drink in the running late, please contact Department or have an games session. from our ‘Gold Note’ and
notified of the timings for stores. During the school day Kings School Office on 01442 e-mail sent through commendation system,
these in advance. students are not permitted 358166 until 17:00; then to offgames@ ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL awarded by subject teachers
in areas of town which are 01442 358182 until 18:30. berkhamstedschool.org If for any reason your child and the Head respectively.
HOUSE ROOM off routes between school Castle School office on 01442 before 08:45 and cc Head of is absent from school owing
The House system is very campuses. 358000 until 17:30; then House. to illness, please notify their When work is unacceptable,
important to the students at O1442 358108 until 18:00. Head of House either by students will be asked to
Berkhamsted and the House THE END OF THE DAY Students are encouraged email or phone, on each day repeat it and indeed ‘extra
room quickly becomes a The school day finishes at BELONGINGS to take part in some kind of his absence, before 08:00. work’ will be given as
central part of their school 16:20, however the time of Please ensure all belongings of activity; the Department deemed appropriate. For
life. Lockers are provided collection can vary owing to are clearly labelled, including attempts to accommodate If your child is absent for consistently poor work, our
and it is important that the the variety of after school all items of uniform. Students the medical needs of students more than three days, please system of ‘blue notes’ may
activities hosted on site. are advised to leave any wherever possible. They are contact his/her Head of well be applied by the subject
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teacher. This will be passed be a notable feature of Sixth or daughter if we are aware addresses. Additionally, if you and via our Twitter feeds.
to the Head of House. Form life, we ask that parents of such changes. We hope are away from home for any
Repeated failure to reach the use planners occasionally as that you will feel comfortable length of time, please keep
required standard will result in the basis for discussions of communicating with your us informed as to whom we
a Friday detention (16:30 to academic progress. son/daughter’s Head of should contact in the case of
17:30). House in the interests of your an emergency.
PERSONAL INFORMATION child and trust that we will
Transgressions of a more There are times when a deal with this information UNIFORM AND PE/GAMES
serious nature may be change in circumstances sensitively. KIT
punished with a Deputy at home or at school will You will be issued with
Head detention or a Saturday have an effect on your son/ Please also keep us informed a full uniform list. Good
detention as sanctioned by daughter. We are better of any changes of address, quality second-hand items
the Deputy Head or Head. placed to support your son telephone numbers or e-mail may be bought/sold at the
School Second-hand Shop
We very much believe in located at 26 Castle Street,
the reward system rather Berkhamsted, HP4 2DW.
than the punishment one,
but like all schools, we need Our expectation is that
to use both. In the event students take pride in their
of a detention being issued, appearance, wearing full
the school expects parents school uniform at all times.
to support logistical aspects
(for instance, transport MOBILE PHONES
arrangements) of these Mobile phones may be
extraordinary circumstances. brought into School.
However, there are
HOMEWORK PLANNER restrictions on their use and
At the start of the year, all the students must follow the
students will be issued with school rules which will be
a planner. In it, s/he must explained to them.
record homework tasks
and due date. After each BAD WEATHER
reporting cycle, s/he will also The school rarely closes for
use the diary to record the bad weather, but in the event
targets he has agreed with his/ of this being necessary, a
her tutor. Whilst we expect message will be placed on the
increasing independence to school website, parent portal
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HOUSE SYSTEM
2017 - 2018 HEADS OF HOUSE
Berkhamsted Sixth offers a development and is the main
House System where every channel of communication
individual receives pastoral between home and school.
support and academic
guidance. The Houses, which Houses are also an arena
are made up of pupils from for competition and
different year groups, are co-operation. Sport, Drama
the centre of the students’ and Music naturally provide Head of Ashby Head of Hawks Head of St George’s
lives, giving a sense of many opportunities for boys Mr Ian Cruickshanks Miss Natascia Phillips Mr Andy Ottaway
belonging and encouraging to work together within T: 01442 358048/M:077109 20266 T: 01442 358056/M:07825 846535 T: 01442 358057/M:07817 341924
self-confidence. their houses in addition to E-mail: ICruickshanks@ E-mail: NPhillips@ E-mail: AOttaway@
fundraising for charities. berkhamstedschool.org berkhamstedschool.org berkhamstedschool.org
The Head of House, with
help from House Tutors,
takes responsibility for each
student’s social and academic
Head of Burgh Head of Nash Head of School
Miss Dawn Wylie Dr Paul Hundal Mrs Laura Redman
T:01442 358159/M:07825 846537 T: 01442 358045/M:07703 473063 T:01442 358055/M:07711 469643
E-mail:DWylie@ E-mail: PHundal@ E-mail:LRedman@
berkhamstedschool.org berkhamstedschool.org berkhamstedschool.org
Head of Churchill Head of Reeves Head of Spencer
Mr Tim Grant Mr Graham Burchnall Mr David Pain
T: 01442 358054/M:07885 985199 T: 01442 358049/M:07826 913700 T: 01442 358259/M:07703 473057
E-mail: TGrant@ E-mail: GBurchnall@ E-mail: DRPain@
berkhamstedschool.org berkhamstedschool.org berkhamstedschool.org
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BERKHAMSTED SCHOOLS VALUES BUILDING LEARNING POWER - BLP
MISSION Building Learning Power is a between 10-15 different WHAT DOES BLP LOOK
Our purpose is to help all members of our community be the best they can be by encouraging whole-school approach to jobs by the time they are 40, LIKE?
our pupils to aim high, all grounded by a determination to make positive contributions to teaching and learning based BLP encourages teachers Our 10 chosen dispositions
society. on the work of Guy Claxton to emphasise on learning between them represent
and the book ‘The Learning dispositions (or habits) as on four areas of development
Community and heritage lie at the heart of everything we do. Our schools have long Powered School’, which in learning content. In addition, (cognitive, emotional, social
been synonymous with their respective communities: we seek to play a leading role in turn builds on and flows from establishing the concept of and strategic) and are:
their continued economic, social, cultural and spiritual wellbeing, by being mindful of our the ‘growth mind-set’ concept learnable intelligence will
responsibility to leave our communities in a better place than we found them. We must all aim as articulated by Carol Dweck stimulate independent and
to be good ancestors. and John Hattie (amongst interdependent approach Persevere
others). BLP’s starting point from pupils who in return Notice
VALUES is that the brain is like a will become resilient and Question
The importance of the values of aspiration, integrity, courage and service are embodied in our muscle in as much as its flexible when confronted Link
values statements which are applied throughout the school as we encourage pupils to: capacity grows with exercise: with difficulty, something that Reason
in short, learning is learnable. will serve them well as they Imagine
Furthermore, the language move through the school and Plan
we use when talking about beyond, to Higher Education Review
learning is significant, and BLP and the workplace. Collaborate
offers a rich but common Listen
vocabulary for talking about
what learners do, thus
allowing pupils to make links
between different things they Each disposition is further
AIM HIGH WITH INTEGRITY learn, within and beyond the
classroom.
subdivided to provide
opportunities for teachers to
provide targeted interventions
WHY ARE WE ADOPTING that help pupils become
BE ADVENTUROUS BUILDING LEARNING
POWER AS OUR
reflective, independent and
interdependent learners.
APPROACH TO TEACHING
AND LEARNING?
SERVE OTHERS In a world where estimates
suggest two-thirds of current
pupils will end up working
in roles that don’t yet
exist, and most of today’s
teenagers may have had
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BERKHAMSTED SCHOOLS GROUP
GROUP AIMS GROUP POLICIES
The aims for all schools within A host of policies exist within
the Berkhamsted Schools a school and parents are
Group are: advised to review these on
the school website in the
Our purpose as a School is ‘‘About Us’ section.
for every pupil to:
All policies are reviewed
1. Develop the skills and and updated by the Schools’
ambition required for Board of Governors and
lifelong success. Executive Committee as
required.
2. Strive for the best
achievements possible. GROUP GOVERNORS
The Berkhamsted Schools
3. Grow in moral purpose, Group’s Board of Governors
character and courage to has a variety of professional
become respectful and and academic backgrounds,
wise. and extensive personal
experience of life in school
4. Explore and enjoy the both as parent and customer.
fullest breadth and extent The Governors meet
of life opportunities. regularly as a Board and also
in sub-commitees, to oversee
5. Belong to a community key areas of the Group’s
which looks outwards and operations.
forwards.
To contact the Governors
6. Contribute to the success please e-mail: clerk@
and wellbeing of each berkhamstedschool.org
other, locally, nationally and
globally. INSPECTIONS
A copy of each schools’
7. Be inspired by the School’s latest Independent School
values, heritage and Inspection can be found on
Christian foundation. our relevant website or by
visiting www.isi.net
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SCHOOL RULES
PRINCIPLES OF GOOD are forbidden, as is the the playing fields or the Piercings and Tattoos permitted to wear discreet • No student may buy or
BEHAVIOUR possession of tobacco, Sports Centre may wear • Girls are permitted to jewellery (i.e. one small sell any items at school
All students at all times are alcohol or proscribed games kit to or from have single stud earring in earring in each ear lobe, without the permission of
expected to act in such a way drugs. Being in the School. School track suit the ear lobe of each ear. one finger ring and one the Head of School.
as to contribute positively to the presence of somebody bottoms or leggings must • All other body piercing necklace.) Clear or subtle • Students should not bring
life of the School. who is smoking will for the be worn at all times when (including tongue piercing) shades of nail varnish are items of significant value to
purposes of sanctions be pupils are not in PE or is not permitted. permitted in the Sixth the School without prior
• A breach of common treated as smoking. Games lessons. • Tattoos are illegal until the Form. permission. The School
sense is a breach of School • Overcoats should not be age of 18. Visible tattoos cannot take responsibility
Rules. APPEARANCE worn in Chapel, assemblies are not permitted. PERSONAL POSSESSIONS for the loss of valuables or
• Students should show Students are expected to or during lessons. Students are expected to personal possessions.
their respect for everyone take pride in their personal Hair Jewellery respect all property whether • Money and/or items of
in the school community appearance. Please refer to the • All students are expected • Boys are not permitted to public or private and to take value (e.g. mobile phones,
by the way they speak school uniform list for guidance. to have clean and tidy hair. wear any visible jewellery pride in the upkeep of their laptops) should not be
to each other, the good Uniform • Extreme cuts and styles (except watches). personal belongings. kept in bags or in clothing
manners they demonstrate • Full School uniform are unacceptable, as is • Senior Girls are permitted • Normally, personal left unattended.
and the care they display should be worn to and ill-kempt hair. to wear a watch. property of any kind may
for others. from School, during • Hair length should not be • Sixth Form girls are not be borrowed or lent.
• Offensive, blasphemous, school hours and for all shorter than Grade 3.
racist, sexist or school activities, outings • Boys’ hair must have no
homophobic language and expeditions, unless significant difference in
should never be used. otherwise directed. the gradation applied
• Bullying of any kind will not Uniform need not be to their hair (e.g. 3 on
be tolerated; there is no worn for activities at top with 1 at the side is
place for violent behaviour. School on Saturdays, but unacceptable).
• Students must not must be worn by school • Unnatural hair colours are
bring the School’s name teams playing in ‘away’ not permitted.
into disrepute through matches. • Boys’ hair must be cut
inappropriate behaviour • Clothing, P.E. kit and other above the collar (and not
outside School e.g. while personal possessions must be worn as a pony tail).
travelling on the School be clearly marked with the • Beards and moustaches,
bus, public transport, in owner’s name. All clothing and any other facial hair,
town or on the way to or should be reasonably clean are not permitted.
from Games. and in good condition. • Senior School girls must
• Smoking, drinking alcohol • Students arriving for early tie their hair back so that
or taking proscribed drugs morning games practices it is not touching the
or travelling home from shoulders.
18 19immediately. Exemption • Students are required to day, students must enter,
from P.E. for medical respect and avoid damage browse and exit the shop
reasons should be to school buildings and quickly - they may not sit
requested by parents to property and to draw the down and eat or drink
the Head of House. attention of staff to any in the stores or when
• Notification of parents’ deterioration in the school walking around town.
absence from home environment. During the school day
must be given in writing • Students are expected students are not permitted
to the Head of House to take good care of all in any areas of town which
and a contact number books and materials issued. are off routes between
made available in case of Charges may be levied for campuses.
emergency. any loss or damage. • Waste paper must be put
• All Berkhamsted Sixth • Classrooms are for into recycling and other
students are expected teaching and learning and unwanted items must be
to be supervised by a must not be occupied put into waste bins.
responsible adult at home without permission of a • Chewing gum is forbidden.
during term-time. member of the teaching • Ball games are restricted
• No students other than staff. Special rules apply in to certain areas, e.g. the
• Head phones may not be caught up. It is vital that the by 08:00 on each day of Sixth Formers may leave particular departments or Fives Court and the All-
worn on the way to or School knows exactly who is on absence. the school premises specialist rooms, e.g. Music, Weather Pitch at Castle
from School, in lessons or the premises at all times. • No student may be without permission. In Science, Technology. and the Netball Courts
while moving around the • All students should arrive absent during school the event of illness during • When on school premises, and Lacrosse Pitch at
school sites. All mobile between 07:45 and 08:25. hours without previous the school day, pupils must food and drink should Kings.
phones and electronic Students who arrive permission from the Head, report to the Medical only be consumed during
devices must not disturb late should report to unless through illness. Centre (Castle) or if at breaks or at lunchtime in SAFETY AND SECURITY
daily school life and must the Reception on arrival Requests for leave of Kings Campus School the House Rooms, the It is vital that areas of the
not be used in public and parents are asked to absence must be made in Office/Medical Centre. Chadwick Dining Room or School are used appropriately
spaces or in lessons unless provide an explanation, as writing to the Head, with Kings Dining Rooms. and that everyone is able to
directed by a teacher. appropriate. Afternoon not less than two days’ THE SCHOOL • Sixth students may move around safely. Every
school ends at 16:20. notice. ENVIRONMENT only use shops in town member of the school
ATTENDANCE AND • All students should ensure • For absences longer Everyone gains from working in morning break or community has a duty to
PUNCTUALITY they are punctual to than five school days, a in an attractive and well- lunchtime, or briefly when ensure that the School is
Though absence form School lessons. doctor’s certificate may maintained environment. passing through town a place in which all other
is sometimes unavoidable, • If a student is absent due be required. Infectious Opportunities for varied and between campuses. When members can work, play and
it always has an effect on to illness, parents are asked diseases must be notified stimulating work can only be using shops in town at congregate safely.
progress; work missed must be to contact the School to the Head of House ensured if items of equipment any time between 08:30 • All students should be
are properly looked after. and 16:20 on a school aware of the School’s
20 21emergency procedures. rules in relation to dress students are not permitted students’ bicycles. to these rules and will
• All students should walk and behaviour apply. to drive to and from • Cyclists must wear a ensure that updated rules
quietly and sensibly around
• Students are expected Games. protective helmet. are available to the School
School, in order to avoid to stay in their seats with • Cars must be parked community.
injury and disturbance. their seatbelt fastened outside the school We reserve the right to make
• Students should keep whilst the coach is in grounds. Students must reasonable modifications
to the left hand side of motion. drive and park their cars
corridors and staircases. • Students are not allowed considerately and be
They should line up to eat or drink on the mindful of the residential
in single file outside school bus and should not nature of the streets
classrooms and enter leave litter. Muddy boots around the School, and we
classrooms in an orderly should be removed before will act on any complaints
manner when given boarding. received.
permission to enter. • The coach driver should • We must all be good
• Personal possessions be considered a member neighbours and parking is
should not be carried in of School staff for the one of the many contact
a manner that may cause duration of the journey points that members of
injury or inconvenience, and be awarded the same the public have with us as
nor should they be left courtesy. neighbours.
carelessly in corridors or • Permission to use a
other areas where access Cars motorbike or moped to
is required by others. Students who have passed travel to and from school
• Implements, substances or their driving test may drive must be sought from the
other objects which could a car to and from School if relevant Head of School.
result in harm being done their parents have previously Passengers are not
to others are forbidden. notified their agreement by permitted.
• Pupils must keep to completing a form available
footpaths and pavements. from the Sixth Form Centre Bicycles
Care must be taken Office. • No student may ride
when crossing roads • No student may drive anywhere in the school
and, wherever possible, during official school hours premises or through the
pedestrian crossings must unless in an emergency entrances to them.
be used. (with the permission of • Bicycles must be left in the
a member of staff) or to/ designated areas. They
School Coaches from Community Service should always be left
• Whilst students are on the as arranged and logged. locked. The School can
School coach the usual For the sake of clarity, accept no responsibility for
22 23ICT SERVICES
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Please remember, when in permits use of a device for signature or electronic Pupils who are in the above
teaching and learning areas educational reasons. acknowledgement of list must only connect their
such as the Library, ICT acceptance is required on personal device to the ‘Staff
Suites or classrooms: If you use the School joining the School. & Student’ network. Pupils
equipment for personal • The lack of a signature are not permitted to connect
• Keep noise to a minimum use you should note the does not exempt an their device directly via cable
to avoid disrupting others. following: individual from any to any network socket within
• Copyright regulations obligation under this policy. the organisation or to any
apply to electronic sources • Conducting any financial • The continuing use of other Wi-Fi network that the
- please check before transaction on shared the ICT facilities will be School transmits. The School
you print out from online equipment carries a very deemed to be acceptance reserves the right to remove
services. high risk. Your personal by the user of the terms of access at any time. Pupils
• No unauthorised use of data may not be safe. this policy. must abide by all of this policy
chat rooms. • If you are using communal when the device is connected
SUMMARY FOR PUPILS proceedings. • Logout or lock your ICT facilities (such as The use of personal to the school network.
You must not: • Interfere with other users’ computer when leaving a the library), you may be equipment is only allowed in
• Allow other people to use work. computer, even for a short asked to log-off where the the following circumstances
your account. • Photograph or record time. demand for the equipment • You are a boarder at the
• Download or access members of staff or pupils is high. School.
illegal software onto a without their permission, Anyone found abusing the • This Acceptable Use Policy
workstation. using devices such as School policy on the use of applies to both wired and
• Download or copy any mobile phones, cameras or computers may have their wireless access and use
software packages from digital recorders. network rights removed, and of network on your own
the School network onto • Use software designed to may be subject to further equipment or on School
portable media, etc. unblock sites. disciplinary action. equipment.
• Upload your own personal • Use online gambling sites. • In order to use the ICT
software packages onto a • Use port scanners, School computers are facilities of the School you
School workstation. vulnerability scanner or provided primarily for School must first be properly
• Access offensive or similar applications work. However, you may use registered to use such
abusive material. • Use of peer-to-peer, the equipment for personal services.
• Send or receive offensive, torrent or UseNet use providing: • Registration to use
abusive or inappropriate applications and related School services implies,
e-mails. applications anywhere on • You do not breach the and is conditional upon
• Access ‘inappropriate’ school premises. Acceptable Use Policy. acceptance of this
websites - some Internet • Abuse equipment. • You are not doing so for Acceptable Use Policy
pages are illegal and may gambling purposes. as part of the School
be subject to criminal • The teacher in a lesson regulations, for which a
24 25LABORATORY RULES FOR STUDENTS
WHY LEARN LATIN?
Book I of the Cambridge Latin 1. You must not enter a laboratory unless instructed to do so by a teacher.
Course takes pupils back to
AD 79 and the glorious days 2. Allow technicians to move equipment freely and safely between lessons.
of ancient Rome. Pompeii was 3. You must follow instructions precisely. If in doubt, ask!
a wealthy resort town and
thriving seaport on the Bay 4. You should not handle equipment until instructed.
of Naples in one of the most 5. Bags should not be left in aisles and should be moved out of the way before practicals.
beautiful parts of Italy. There
was no reason why Pompeii 6. Keep your workspace clean and tidy. wipe up small splashes with a cloth and rinse the
should not have continued cloth afterwards. Report big spills to the teacher.
to prosper through the next 7. You must wear eye protection when told. You should not remove it until you are told to.
four centuries of the Roman
Empire – apart, that is, for 8. When using a Bunsen burner, make sure long hair is tied back, ties are tucked in and eye
one: Pompeii was built in the protection is worn.
shadow of one of the world’s 9. When working with liquids, put them near the centre of the bench. Be alert to the
largest and most deadly active danger of spillage.
volcanoes, Mount Vesuvius.
Pupils are introduced to both 10. Never put anything in your mouth when in the laboratory. This includes pens and pencils
the language and the culture which may have been exposed to poisonous chemicals from the bench.
of the Romans in their study 11. If you get something in your mouth, spit it out and rinse your mouth with water. Alert
of Latin. They meet Caecilius, your teacher.
his wife Metella and the rest
of his household as they 12. If you are burnt, place the affected part under running water. Alert your teacher.
live their lives unaware of 13. If you get chemicals on any part of your body, wash them off immediately. There are
the danger looming. We see special eye wash kits if you get anything in your eye. Alert your teacher.
his family visiting the baths,
enjoying visits to the theatre 14. Wash your hands after experiments using chemicals, radioactive samples, or animal or
and watching the cruel vegetable matter.
contests in the amphitheatre. 15. All waste should be put in the appropriate bin. Solids should not be disposed of in the
sinks.
As the course progresses
pupils build up a strong grasp 16. Broken glass and sharp objects should go in the bin marked “Broken Glass”.
of Latin and after even a short 17. Report all accidents to the teacher.
time they amaze themselves
at just how much of the Latin 18. If you discover a fire, raise the alarm immediately.
26 27SCHOOL BIOMETRIC INFORMATION NOTICE SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
1. The School wishes to use measurements of for the proper use of PARENT PORTAL information. There are a number of feeds
biometric information your child’s fingerprint the automated biometric The Parent Portal is an online www.berkhamstedsport.org to follow dependent on your
(see paragraph 3 below) and convert these recognition system. site which allows parents interests: @berkhamstedsch
about your child as part of measurements into a PROVIDING YOUR to log in and access their SOCIAL MEDIA and specific information for
an automated biometric template to be stored on CONSENT/OBJECTING child’s information in one Berkhamsted School has @berkhamsted6th Many
recognition system. This the system. An image of 6. The School requires the place. Once term starts, it is an active Facebook page departments also have their
is for the purpose of your child’s fingerprint is written consent of at important that you check the which is regularly updated own feeds which allows for
registering your child’s not stored. The template least one parent to use portal regularly so that you with details and photos from more specific and detailed
attendance at School. (i.e. measurements your child’s biometric do not miss anything. Letters school events. facebook.com/ feedback and news from each
2. Sections 26 to 28 of the taken from your child’s information. However, sent out by the school will berkhamstedschool department. If you cannot
Protection of Freedoms fingerprint) is what will be consent will be overridden be recorded here, and your find these accounts, please do
Act 2012 (the Act) require used. at any time if the other child’s timetable, and most The school also encourages contact us for a full list.
the School to notify 5. The Act places specific parent objects in writing. importantly this is where your parents to follow our marketing@
each parent of a child requirements on the Also, if your child objects child’s school report will be Twitter feeds for up-to-date berkhamstedschool.org
and obtain the written School when it uses to the use of his / her posted. information on results and
consent of at least one personal information, such biometric information events throughout the school
parent before we can as biometric information, at any time, the School Password and log in details day.
use your child’s biometric about pupils. For example: cannot collect or use that will be included with this
information. 5.1 the School cannot use information. You may also joining information.
HOW IT WILL BE USED the information for any withdraw your consent
3. Biometric information purpose other than at any time in writing SCHOOL WEBSITE
is information about those described above; addressed to the Head. The school website offers
a person’s physical or 5.2 the School must 7. Parents give their consent parents a range of useful
behavioural characteristics ensure that the by signing the School’s information on the site.
that can be used to information is stored Acceptance Form or by News stories from across the
identify them. The School securely; completing and returning group are featured; along with
would like to take and use 5.3 the School mus tell you the School’s biometric details of key events in the
information from your what it intends to do with information consent form. school calendar.
child’s fingerprint and use the information; 8. Please note that when www.berkhamstedschool.org
this information for the 5.4 the School will your child leaves the
purposes described in not disclose personal School, or if for some SPORTS PORTAL
paragraph 1 above. information to a third other reason he / Like the Parent Portal, this
4. The information will party unless permitted she ceases to use the operates to provide details of
be used as part of an by law. The School biometric system, his / all school sports fixtures, team
automated biometric may however share her biometric data will be lists and results. Password
recognition system. the information with securely deleted. and log in details will be
This system will take Cyclone Industries Ltd included with this joining
28 29STUDENT WELLBEING CHAPLAINCY
Berkhamsted Schools Group you are happy for us to about what your child Since the school’s formation Social action and spiritual layer of pastoral care to
believes that each of us has do so. If we believe you might talk about in the in 1541 it has had a Christian development are vital for students, running lunchtime
the power to fulfil our own or someone else are at sessions. However, the foundation, and this is as healthy individuals and strong drop in clubs, extra-curricular
potential. risk of harm then we are strict code of professional much a part of school communities, we aim to raise Christian Unions and the
required to discuss this ethics that we follow tradition and life now as it questions, stimulate debate opportunity for Confirmation
The Counselling and issue with someone else includes clauses about was 476 years ago. With and give opportunities for classes, if that is something
Coaching Team provide a safe, though we will always confidentiality. The the presence of two school students to contribute and students wish to pursue.
confidential environment for endeavour to speak to you counsellor is there to help chapels and two full time reflect. The chaplaincy staff
the pupils to explore their first. your child manage their chaplaincy staff, the Christian are available as an extra
experiences thereby enabling • Offer you sessions at a issues, not judge you or identity of the school
them to begin to understand time to suit you, making anyone else in your family. underpins much of what goes
themselves better and allow sure that wherever • If further support is on.
them to express and manage possible you can come at needed for your child
difficult feelings without a time when you will not after 12 sessions, we can All students attend one
criticism or judgement, and miss lessons. provide details of other, chapel service a week,
cope with concerns in a external organisations who which look at a variety of
positive way. WHAT PARENTS MIGHT can offer help. issues and, while Christian
LIKE TO KNOW…. in their focus, are accessible
WHAT THE STUDENTS • The counselling and INTERNAL CONTACT to those of other faiths and
MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW…. coaching service exists DETAILS FOR THE SERVICE none. Christmas, Easter and
If you come to speak to to provide short-term ARE: Remembrance Day are
someone we will: support for students marked with special services
that are happy to come. Castle 01442 358261 and there is a half termly
• Listen to you, value you The School does not, at Kings 01442 358258 after school communion
and accept you for who present, have capacity Mobile 07785 462105 service, which is open
you are and be honest for long-term support. counsellor@ to anyone in the school
with you; Students are entitled to a berkhamstedschool.org community.
• View the time as ‘your maximum of 12 sessions.
space’ and allow you to • The service is charged for
choose what you would if the student is referred
like to talk about; by a parent. Full details of
• Keep the contents of the charges are contained
what we talk about in the Counselling Policy
confidential. The contents which can be found on the
of the session will not be School website.
disclosed to or discussed • It is understandable that Jeanette Hennigan Reverend Jane Markby
with parents or staff, unless you might feel worried Director of Pupil Wellbeing Chaplain
30 31MEDICATION IN SCHOOL
Should your child require If the medication is to be
medication during the school taken home after school
day, please be aware of the please remind your child to
following procedure: collect it from the Medical
Centre before 16:30 when
• In order for the the department closes.
medication to be given the Carol Coomb
Parent/Guardian should IMMUNISATIONS Senior School Nurse
complete a consent to Please ensure the school
medicines to be given in is up-to-date with your
school form. These are child’s immunisation history
available on the parent and notify us if there are
portal and also via the any changes from the form
school medical centres. completed when joining
• All medication should be Berkhamsted.
delivered to the medical
centre, clearly labelled and If you have any queries
in the original packaging regarding medication or any
with the student’s name other health issues please
clearly visible and must telephone one of the Sisters
be accompanied by the in the appropriate Medical
completed consent form. Centre.
• No medications should
be kept on the pupils Castle Campus
themselves the exception 01442 358088
being inhalers for asthma
and adrenaline auto- Kings Campus
injectors for anaphylaxis, 01442 358265/ 358191
which are expected to
be carried by the pupil at
all times. Individual health
care plans are sent out by
the Nursing department
for completion by parents/
guardians for these
conditions annually.
32 33SCHOOL LIBRARY
When students arrive at • use computers for work held in the sixth form centre. RESEARCH SKILLS Library fines Overdue loans
Berkhamsted they will attend purposes only Copies of leisure magazines Library staff provide training We do not charge fines for Berkhamsted School Library
an introductory session • tidy their study areas and daily newspapers, in research skills as part of overdue library books but at process for overdue loans is
specifically aimed at sixth before leaving the library available to all students are the EPQ course, as well as the end of each term we do as follows:
form students to introduce • held in both libraries. offering assistance to pupils bill for any lost or unreturned • 3 emails are sent to the
them to the school libraries. COLLECTIONS throughout the sixth form items. The charge, which Gmail account of the
They will be given a summary Print Electronic resources with research and referencing includes an administration pupils reminding them of
of the library services and We have a large non-fiction The libraries provide access skills. cost, is £25 per item. their overdue book/s;
support available to them, collection. Subject textbooks to a variety of electronic • The 4th reminder in the
as well as an overview on are for reference use only. databases containing scholarly LOANS If the library is contacted form of a letter is sent
the print and electronic We also hold sixth form content on a range of Sixth form students may within a week of receipt of to pupil via their Head of
collections. reading list materials and topics to support students borrow up to 8 items at a the final reminder letter, we House;
stock a collection of fiction with coursework and EPQ time. Loans are for 3 weeks. will accept a new or second • The Final reminder is a
Students have access to works for our sixth form projects. These include major The library can also request hand copy (in excellent letter sent home to the
libraries on both sites as students. academic databases such as items from the British Library condition) of the book/s lost parents.
places of quiet study and JSTOR and EBSCO. on behalf of students. and the charge will be waived.
learning areas outside of the Copies of a range of A Level Only when the letter has
classroom. The libraries are subject specific journals are been sent home and books
staffed by qualified librarians are still outstanding, will the
who are here to support administration charge be
students through every stage added to the end of term bill.
of their learning.
LIBRARY CONTACT
LIBRARY CODE OF Senior Schools Librarian
CONDUCT Tel: 01442 358108
The school libraries are places library@berkhamstedschool.org
for quiet study and research
and it is expected that pupils CASTLE OPENING HOURS
will… Monday - Thursday
• use other designated areas 08:00 - 18:00
for group and discussion Friday
work 08:00 - 17:00
• not consume food or
drink, although a small KINGS OPENING HOURS
bottle of water will be Monday - Friday
permitted 08:00 - 18:30
34 35CAREERS
In Berkhamsted Sixth Form, Careers Lunches hosted at Berkhamsted experts. The module a 1200 word assignment SCHOOL AWARDS
there are many opportunities Once a week during the School. It offers a “one-stop helps with developing self- using data gathered during Each year, the Old
for students to find out about Michaelmas (Autumn) and shop” to introduce students understanding and dealing Work Experience Week Berkhamstedians (Alumni)
a wide range of potential Lent (Spring) terms, a series to as wide a range of higher with others e.g. difficult as well as an assessed kindly offer the opportunity
careers as well as the chance of different external guests education and careers conversations and giving Business Simulation Day run for Year 12 students to apply
to develop their employability are invited to give an insight opportunities as possible in feedback. Students are then by Ashridge. A certificate for a Travel Award towards
skills and learn more about into their career. Students are a single evening. Advice and given the opportunity to from both Ashridge and the cost of trips which will
themselves - their strengths, free to sign up for as many guidance are available from continue the Mini-MBA Berkhamsted School is develop individual skills and
weaknesses, interests and of these as they wish, giving around 50 universities / higher course and learn more about awarded for the completed broaden minds. There is also
values. the chance to hear first-hand education establishments as 3 different aspects of business course. the chance, to apply for a fully
about careers as diverse as well as employers and gap – business performance, funded 7-10 Day Tall Ships
SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES Engineering, Art, Marketing year providers. marketing and strategy. trip in the summer holidays
Work Experience and Politics within a working Mini-MBA assessment through the Knox-Johnston
All year 12 students lunch format. Other includes a requirement Award, named after and
undertake one week of work Many other opportunities for students to complete inspired by famous yachtsman,
experience at a company or Law & Healthcare Taster to enhance employability Sir Robin Knox-Johnston,
organisation during the Trinity Days skills are on offer through alumnus of the school.
(Summer) term. Students For those interested in the school’s wider
are given guidance on how careers in Law and Healthcare enrichment programme e.g.
to develop a CV. They are (medicine, dentistry, physio, Young Enterprise, Student
then encouraged to use their veterinary). Taster Days Consultancy, Debating,
own networks and research are held each year at the Community Service and Duke
skills to source relevant work school. The events are run by of Edinburgh.
experience opportunities, specialist external facilitators
with support from staff in the to provide information on Mini-MBA
Careers Department. Work entry routes and help prepare Berkhamsted Sixth also offers
Experience placements in students looking to apply for a Mini-MBA in collaboration
the past have ranged from university / careers in these with Ashridge Executive
blue-chip companies such competitive vocational areas. Education, Hult. In the first
as BP, PWC, GE Healthcare term, all Year 12 students
to smaller niche and local Higher Education, Careers & participate in the Personal
companies. Gap Year Fair Impact & Presence module,
All sixth form students, as through a combination
well as students from schools of online delivery, group
in the local area, are invited work, practical tasks and
to attend this annual event presentations from industry
36 37EXTRA MUSIC TUITION EXTRA SPEECH AND DRAMA TUITION
At Berkhamsted the and high quality peripatetic exam boards are accredited Berkhamsted Sixth offers providing pupils with a means Fees for all drama lessons can
opportunities we provide teachers. Lessons for pupils in by UCAS to support students’ opportunities for your son or to earn additional UCAS be found on the fees sheet on
for your son or daughter to the Sixth Form are taught at applications to university. daughter to start or continue points for their applications to the school website.
start or continue individual times of mutual convenience Speech and Drama lessons at university. Examinations are
instrumental, music theory (usually in study periods or The music department is Berkhamsted School. scheduled across a weekend If you have any queries
or singing lessons are varied. at lunchtimes). Small group also keen to support all our at school three times a year please contact Mrs Nathalie
Theory of Music lessons new pupils who are learning Speech and Drama lessons (November, March and June). Seymour (Performing Arts
Individual music lessons are are also available and these privately or who play/sing are available to all students in Additional fees are chargeable Co-ordinator) on 01442
available to all students in usually take place after school outside and involve them in the Sixth Form. This specialist for these examinations. 358175 or nseymour@
the Senior School and Sixth or during lunchtime. our school ensembles and teaching appeals not only berkhamstedschool.org.
Form in a range of subjects activities. to those students who are
including strings, woodwind Students will have the interested in drama, but also
and brass instruments as well opportunity to work towards Fees for all music lessons can aims to develop confidence
as singing, harp, piano, organ, a range of examinations be found on the fees sheet on and communication skills.
guitar and drum kit. Lessons including those validated the school website.
are 40 minutes in length and by ABRSM, Trinity College Classes are taught either
are taught on a rotational London, RGT and If you have any queries individually or in small groups
basis throughout the school RockSchool. From Grade please contact Mrs Nathalie (40 minutes with 2 to 4
day by a team of experienced 6 upwards, grades from all Seymour (Performing Arts pupils). Lessons for pupils in:
Co-ordinator) on 01442
358175 or nseymour@ • Years 12 and 13 are
berkhamstedschool.org. usually taught at a fixed
weekly time of mutual
convenience; in study
periods, during lunchtime
or before/after school.
Students will have the choice
of working towards a range
of examinations including
acting, devised performance,
mime, musical theatre, public
speaking and the speaking
of verse and prose. Please
note that the higher grades
of most solo and pair exams
are nationally accredited,
38 39SPORTS
Pupils at Berkhamsted are lifelong participation in sport Thursday afternoon. All pupils
encouraged to participate and physical activity. in Year 12 & 13 must select
in a broad range of sports one option for each session.
and physical activity within a Berkhamsted offers a broad
competitive and supportive range of sports through Our major and minor, team
environment. They are its extensive curricular and and individual sports, have
encouraged to work hard extra-curricular programmes. comprehensive weekend
to reach their full potential, Students participate in a and midweek fixture lists.
improve their performance diverse, challenging and Impressive numbers of pupils
and strive for excellence. enjoyable curriculum, as well represent the school each
We hope that through as in numerous inter-house week. All are encouraged to
enjoying the opportunities events and competitions. be involved in competitive
and challenges on offer at sport at the appropriate level.
Berkhamsted School they gain Students have the choice of
positive experiences that will options which are available
build self-confidence, develop to select each term for
character and encourage participation on a Tuesday and
MAJOR SPORTS PARTICIPATION
SPORTS/ACTIVITIES
RUGBY
LACROSSE ATHLETICS,, CROSS COUNTRY,
FOOTBALL EQUESTRIAN, GOLF, ROWING,
NETBALL SKIING, BASKETBALL
CRICKET
SENIOR GAMES
ACTIVITIES
BADMINTON, CRICKET, DANCE,
MINOR SPORTS
FOOTBALL, GYMNASTICS,
HEALTH RELATED FITNESS,
HOCKEY
LACROSSE, NETBALL, OUTDOOR
ETON FIVES
PURSUITS, PILATES, REC GOLF,
SQUASH
ROUNDERS, SQUASH,
TENNIS
SWIMMING, TAG RUGBY, TENNIS
SWIMMING
TRAMPOLINING
40 41CO-CURRICULAR AND ACTIVITIES OUTDOOR EDUCATION
An education at Berkhamsted a leading role in whichever Clubs and societies are We believe that getting CLIMBING CLUB to go on trips to UK venues
is more than just exam results. group, institution or businessavailable for students to outside and experiencing The climbing club runs after in the Peak District and
We aim to equip young they join. participate in each week. alternative methods of school at a local indoor Dorset coastline, as well as
people with the wider skills There is always something learning is a vital part of climbing wall and on our own going further afield to venues
required for a successful and We have an active going on to interest every education. This could be by high ropes climbing tower in Croatia and Spain. Most
fulfilled life. programme of School Trips pupil. Clubs and Societies choice as an alternative games during the summer months. recently, the climbing club
and Outings, some to support are advertised at the start of option or as part of a House In order to broaden their have also entered teams in
Attributes such as leadership, academic studies such as the academic year with over teambuilding event. climbing experience, the national competitions.
independence, team-working, a Latin visit to Rome; or a 70 choices available; and are pupils have the opportunity
self-confidence and a spirit of Biology trip to South Africa; attended throughout term Throughout the Sixth form;
enquiry are developed both whilst others enhance our co- during scheduled times on a pupils have the opportunity
through the classroom and curricular programme such as Monday afternoon. to take part in a wide array
our extensive co-curricular a trip to the Alps as part of of outdoor activities. All
programme. the Climbing Club. activities are delivered by
our own ‘in-house’ Outdoor
During their time at school, Education Department,
we expect every student which is also supported
will have been given the by other members of staff
opportunity to sing, dance, drawn from within the
act and compete, while School’s group. As a result,
also debating, learning and we can offer alternatives
developing a commitment to to the traditional PE games
service. options, such as orienteering,
mountain biking, climbing, high
Expeditions through either ropes climbing tower and
the Combined Cadet Force adventure course. The key
or the Duke of Edinburgh’s theme throughout all these
Award are designed to activities is about developing
increase each student’s independent learning, self-
personal resilience, while confidence, leadership and
lunchtime activities aim to teamwork, whilst having fun
kindle enthusiasm for pursuits on the way! We believe it
beyond the taught curriculum. is important that pupils are
The cumulative result of this able to recognise that taking
programme is confident, ‘calculated risk’ is acceptable
interesting young people who and sometimes you just have
expect themselves to play to ‘go for it’.
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