Page 9 - The Lakes House Handbook

THE LAKES HOUSE

IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT THAT ALL In either case, students will be under the supervision of staff
STUDENTS KNOW WHAT IS OKAY AND during those activities.
WHAT IS NOT OKAY
All students are absolutely required to adhere to the school Day students may not return home at lunchtime without
policies set out clearly on the school website. It is essential specific permission from their Housemistress.
that each student and parent takes some time to look
through these policies together in the holiday. Any day students who walk, cycle or drive to school should
maintain our standards whilst they travel between school
We will, of course, also have some house rules for you to and home.
follow. These House rules are designed mainly around the
smooth running and efficiency of House life. OUT OF HOURS RULES
Day students are not allowed to visit campus for the
We strive to keep a happy House, where girls who live locally boarders’ weekday recreational period after prep.
have a base during the day, to socialise and grab some
respite from their busy schedules. We expect everyone to Any day student in the area surrounding the school will
behave with the highest level of manners, courtesy and be considered to be under our jurisdiction during term
respect to everyone that they encounter – staff, parents, time. Serious misconduct towards a member of the school
fellow students, juniors, local people in Street, taxi drivers, community or behaviour which brings the school into
the maintenance and grounds staff, house managers and disrepute are matters that we will follow up, in line with our
cleaners: everyone. policies, whether or not a student is under our care at the
time.
Being positive, enthusiastic and outgoing are qualities that
we all look for. UPPER SIXTH PRIVILEGES
Afternoon study at Home: If parents of students in
In addition, we expect you to dress to the highest of the Upper Sixth give specific written permission to the
standards, in careful observance of the school’s dress Housemistress, those students may return home after lunch
expectations for your year group. or period 4, but only if they do not have lessons or games/
activities later in the day.
SCHOOL RULES FOR DAY STUDENTS
Day students are just as much a part of our community as DRIVING TO SCHOOL
boarders and, whilst at school, are subject to the same rules Day students who have passed their driving test are allowed
as boarders. Complications may arise during the transfer to drive to school, when they have obtained permission
of duty of care or when they return to school after leaving from the Deputy Head. They will be asked to fill out a
at the end of the day. It is impossible to anticipate every form and provide proof of insurance before they receive
situation. Please contact us if you require any advice. permission. Students are not allowed to park in the main
carpark but are welcome to park in the swimming pool car
WHEN IS A DAY STUDENT CONSIDERED park.
TO BE ‘AT SCHOOL’ AND SUBJECT TO
SCHOOL RULES? WEBSITE
A day student is considered to be at school from the time www.millfieldschool.com has a wide range of useful
they arrive in the morning until the time they are picked up information.
in the afternoon or evening. This includes any periods off
campus during those hours.

All day students must register with their Group Tutor at
8.45am each day. Registration on Mondays is at 8.30am at
The Lakes house assembly.

The school day is considered to be over at 6.45pm.
Day students remaining after this time must be in the
library (open until 8.45pm) or at an official school event
(performance, fixture, trip, etc).

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