Page 12 - Orchards Boarding House Handbook

ORCHARDS

BOARDING

LIFE

Incidents will always be logged on iSAMS and further STUDENT VOICE AND LEADERSHIP
action agreed. Where a misdemeanour or a pattern It is very important to us that the boys have an input into
of misdemeanours appear to be a reaction to abuse, how the house is run. The House Council meets every half
appropriate action will be taken in line with the Millfield term and contains representatives from each year group.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. There is also a food committee which meets with the chef
every term. In addition, there is a suggestion box in the
In the case of repeated or serious misdemeanours which house which can be used to submit ideas for improvements
disrupt the education of other boarders, the individual or to raise concerns anonymously.
concerned may be suspended from school. For overseas
boarders, they may be required to serve a period of Students are provided with various leadership opportunities.
suspension with their UK guardian. If the behaviour does not The most important of these is the post of house prefect.
improve, they may be removed from the House or School Upper Sixth Students can apply for this position and a job
permanently. This will only take place as a last resort and description is available. An election is held each term to
after a meeting with the Head. choose our Head of House.

FOOD ORDERLIES AND THE BUDDY SYSTEM
All meals are served in the dining hall and the menus are All members of the house will be assigned to an orderlies
published on the noticeboard so the boys know what’s on team and, when on duty, will be responsible for assisting
offer in advance. Snacks are also available after school in the staff in ensuring the smooth running of the house. Each
kitchens. On Saturday nights boys are allowed to order take- team will be overseen by a House Prefect, and they will also
aways if they would like to, at the discretion of the member act as the ‘buddy’ of any new Students in that team. They
of staff on duty. On Sundays they have brunch and dinner in will help the house staff to ensure new boarders are well
the dining hall. Millfield is a nut-free school so due to policy, supported during the early stages of their time in Orchards.
any food containing nuts are not permitted onsite. The boys can also raise any concerns with their team leader
TRIPS
There will be occasional trips or events during the evenings
or on Sundays, and these are great opportunities for
developing the strong friendships which exist within the
house. Sometimes these will be whole house activities, at
other times they may be optional, or arranged by year or
tutor group, or by house vertical teams. The cost for house
trips will be taken from the house account or put onto the
school bill. If a significant cost is likely to be incurred parents
will be asked for approval in advance.

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