Page 10 - Walton House Handbook

WALTON

BOARDING

LIFE

clearly labeled. Fresh school bedding will be provided weekly In addition to the pocket money account there is a Walton
and students are required to strip and change their own House Account and this is used to pay for some trips, mufti
beds. Laundry is sent to be washed on different days, house days, charity events and in-house treats such as pizza nights,
dependent and is returned three days later. It is therefore quiz nights and for special celebrations like birthdays.
advisable to have more than one set of games kit and
sufficient school shirts/blouses. We will provide all students We ask that boys contribute an annual £30 to this account at
with a laundry basket to keep in their rooms. Each house the start of the school year. Walton House (online banking -
has additional washing machines and tumble dryers for sort code 309828; account number 29371560)
the students to use for any items that are needed urgently;
house manager is happy to assist with this and full training is HEALTH / DOCTOR / MEDICATIONS
available for the students who wish to use this. Routine daily matters will be dealt with in house by the
resident staff who are all first aid trained. Where possible,
POCKET MONEY / HOUSE BANK please attempt to arrange routine dental and medical
ACCOUNTS / SCHOOL SHOP appointments during holidays. The school Medical Centre
All students are encouraged to use the house bank rather is open 24 hours, seven days per week and is staffed by
than keep large sums of money in their rooms. Pocket money fully qualified nurses; the School Medical Officer is present
is used for spending within house tuck shops and minor Monday-Saturday for routine GP appointments. Students
daily expenditure as well as snacks, take-away treats on a who are ill, will see the doctor within the daily morning
Saturday night, or funds for an exeat weekend, for example. clinics and all boarding students will be registered with the
Naturally, internet banking is preferred, the individual School’s Medical Officer.
account details pertaining to each house can be obtained
from the relevant Housemaster/mistress. The Medical Centre keeps a file of student health declaration
forms for boarders who are self-administering and where
It is difficult to give an accurate guide as to how much pocket their medication is kept. This file is made available to duty
money each student needs but most spend between £10 staff in the House so they can deal with relevant medical
and £20 a week, some spend a lot more and some a lot less! emergencies. Housemasters/mistresses should keep a file
To obtain goods from the school shop, junior students are of Medical Protocols. Parents/boarders should inform their
required to obtain a chit from any member of the house Housemaster/mistress or the Medical Centre if a boarder
staff; items are then charged to the end of term accounts; has been ill during the holidays and/or exeat and advise on
goods range from pens and paper to tracksuits, deodorants medical input received.
and so on. The chit system is designed to keep a tight rein on
student expenditure. EXTENDED ILLNESS; CARE OF THE
ILL BOARDER
MONEY All boarders must be registered with the School Medical
There are two Walton House bank accounts and all boys Officer in accordance with school policy on Medical Care.
are encouraged to use these rather than keep large sums In the event of an extended illness, the student will reside
of money in their rooms. Money can be withdrawn in the within the Medical Centre under the care of the school
evening after prep, or at weekends. nurses. If the opinion of the School’s Medical Officer is that
the physical/mental illness is ongoing and deemed serious
The pocket money account is used for minor daily enough, the student will return to their parent/guardian until
expenditure, as well as take-away treats on a Saturday such time that they are well enough to return to school.
night, or funds for an exeat weekend, for example. Cheques With such incidences, the school medical team, alongside
for the pocket money account should be made payable to the Housemaster/mistress, will be in regular communication
'Walton House Pocket Money' and deposited with a member with parents/guardians to share and discuss medical updates.
of house staff at the start of each term. If you prefer to use
internet banking, the pocket money account details are as It is the boarders’ responsibility to carry relevant emergency
follows: medication (e.g. Epipen, anti-histamine, inhalers and diabetic
medication) at all times. All houses have areas to securely
Account name: Walton House Pocket Money store first aid equipment and ‘over the counter’ remedies.
Sort Code: 30 98 28 Boarders’ individual medical records are held in the Medical
Account Number: 29374268 Centre.

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