Page 10 - Boarding House Handbook_St Annes

ST ANNE'S

BOARDING

LIFE

be clearly labeled. Fresh school bedding will be provided Sort code: 30-98-28
weekly and students are required to strip and change their Account Number: 29379160
own beds. Laundry is sent to be washed on a Sunday and is Please reference with your son’s full name.
returned on a Wednesday. It is therefore advisable to have
more than one set of games kit and sufficient school shirts. HEALTH / DOCTOR / MEDICATIONS
We will provide all students with a laundry basket to keep Routine daily matters will be dealt with in house by the
in their rooms. Each house has additional washing machines resident staff who are all first aid trained. Where possible,
and tumble dryers for the students to use for any items that please attempt to arrange routine dental and medical
are needed urgently; house manager is happy to assist with appointments during holidays. The school Medical Centre
this. is open 24 hours, seven days per week and is staffed by
fully qualified nurses; the School Medical Officer is present
POCKET MONEY / HOUSE BANK Monday-Saturday for routine GP appointments. Students
ACCOUNTS / SCHOOL SHOP who are ill, will see the doctor within the daily morning
All students are encouraged to use the house bank rather clinics and all boarding students will be registered with the
than keep large sums of money in their rooms. Pocket money School’s Medical Officer.
is used for spending within house tuck shops and minor
daily expenditure as well as snacks, take-away treats on a The Medical Centre keeps a file of student health declaration
Saturday night, or funds for an exeat weekend.. Naturally, forms for boarders who are self-administering and where
internet banking is preferred, the individual account details their medication is kept. This file is made available to
are below. duty staff in the House so they can deal with relevant
medical emergencies. Housemasters should keep a file of
It is difficult to give an accurate guide as to how much pocket Medical Protocols. Parents/boarders should inform their
money each student needs but most spend between £10 Housemaster or the Medical Centre if a boarder has been ill
and £20 a week, some spend a lot more and some a lot less! during the holidays and/or exeat and advise on medical input
To obtain goods from the village shop, junior students are received.
required to obtain a chit from any member of the house
staff; items are then charged to the end of term accounts; EXTENDED ILLNESS; CARE OF THE
goods range from pens and paper to tracksuits, deodorants ILL BOARDER
and so on. The chit system is designed to keep a tight rein on All boarders must be registered with the School Medical
student expenditure. Officer in accordance with school policy on Medical Care.
In the event of an extended illness, the student will reside
POCKET MONEY ACCOUNT within the Medical Centre under the care of the school
The amount is entirely up to you. nurses. If the opinion of the School’s Medical Officer is that
the physical/mental illness is ongoing and deemed serious
Account name: St Anne's House Pocket Money enough, the student will return to their parent/guardian until
Sort Code: 30 98 28 such time that they are well enough to return to school.
Account Number: 29373460 With such incidences, the school medical team, alongside
the Housemaster/mistress, will be in regular communication
When a transfer has been made please advise Mr Stokes by with parents/guardians to share and discuss medical updates.
email so your son’s account can be credited accordingly.
It is the boarders’ responsibility to carry relevant emergency
HOUSE FUND ACCOUNT medication (e.g. Epipen, anti-histamine, inhalers and diabetic
The House Fund is to cover incidental expenses (including medication) at all times. All houses have areas to securely
Mufti day, some charitable donations, general treats, store first aid equipment and ‘over the counter’ remedies.
birthday celebrations, house Christmas party, house sports Boarders’ individual medical records are held in the Medical
equipment repairs, general wear and tear of facilities in the Centre.
house such as pool tables, table tennis table etc., games,
some excursions and many other things). ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Electrical safety is a constant worry and regulations require
that all electrical appliances are tested. We ask you not to
bring items with loose/exposed wires or adaptors which do
Total payable = £40 per year. not meet EU standards. Many overseas adaptors are not

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