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IVYTHORN HOUSE

IVYTHORN EXPECTATIONS

We strive to keep a happy House, where students from ELECTRONICS
different backgrounds, cultures and countries can live side Including telephones, iPads, laptops etc – must be clearly
by side in harmony. Everyone has something to offer and named and are your responsibility in school. There is a
we can all learn from each other. The aim is for you to leave charging area for iPads and phones in the House. You should,
Millfield having furthered your progress and education however, arrive at school each morning with your iPad fully
and for Millfield to have played an important role in your charged. Please ensure you have sturdy cases for your iPad
development. Millfield should be viewed as a significant and phone as they are expensive yet fragile.
stepping stone in your life.
HOUSE SNACKS
We expect everyone to behave with the highest level of Will be available in the House kitchen during break times
manners, courtesy and respect to everyone that they and certain times in the afternoon. Bread, spreads, fruit, hot
encounter – staff, parents, fellow students, juniors, local and cold drinks etc will be available on a daily basis. You are
people in Street, taxi drivers, the maintenance and grounds welcome to bring a snack from home if you wish. Millfield is
staff, house managers and cleaners: everyone. a nut-free school so due to policy, any food containing nuts
are not permitted onsite.
Being positive, enthusiastic and outgoing are qualities that
we all look for. MEALS
All students will eat lunch at the same time from 12:10-
In addition, we expect you to dress to the highest of 13:45 in the main dining hall. If students have sports or
standards with top buttons done up, shirts tucked in, tidy other commitments then coaches or teachers will arrange
hair and your shoes polished. These are great habits to have otherwise.
which will pay you dividends in the long term.
CLOTHES
PERSONAL HYGIENE IS IMPERATIVE Please ensure that you have all the recommended clothes
Whilst I am sure your parents will keep a close eye on this and sundries on the school/Year 9 list. These must all be
it is worth reminding you that you should shower at least clearly named with sewn on name tapes. Lost property
daily, clean your teeth twice a day and floss! Please keep found in House will be kept for the term in Matron’s office.
your fingernails short and clean. Wash your hands before Any other lost property should be reclaimed from the school
every meal. We strongly encourage roll-on and non-aerosol shop.
deodorants in house.
ORDERLIES
IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT THAT ALL These are domestic duties done by all on a rotational basis.
STUDENTS KNOW WHAT IS OKAY AND They consist of basic washing/drying/tidying up in the
WHAT IS NOT OKAY RIGHT FROM THE communal kitchen areas, but are essential to the on-going
START… maintenance, optimum hygiene and general pleasantness of
All students are absolutely required to adhere to the school your living environment. They are also life skills which are
policies set out clearly on the school website - and, more best learnt young!
briefly, in the school calendar. It is essential that each child
and parent takes some time to look through these policies FIRE ALARMS
together in the holiday preceding their time at Millfield. We These will be sounded on a regular basis so that you are
will, of course, also have some house rules for you to follow. all familiar with the emergency routine should the worst
These House rules are designed mainly around the smooth happen. Action plans/fire exit procedures and gathering
running and efficiency of House life (like being at home but points will be made clear to you all from the outset. This
on a larger scale). information will also be posted around the House.
HOUSE MEETINGS AND REGISTRATION
House meetings are held on Friday mornings. Further details
will be given to you very clearly to you from the outset.
Toby Sawrey-
Cookson
Deputy Designated
Safeguarding Lead

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