2013 Senior Admissions Handbook - The Southport School

2 The Southport School Senior Handbook 2013
Table of Contents
Headmaster’s Welcome...................................................... 3
School Captain’s Welcome................................................. 3
Welcome from the Parents and Friends............................ 4
Years 8 - 12 Orientation Day Schedule.............................. 5
Year 7 Orientation Day Schedule....................................... 6
School Mission Statement.................................................. 7
School Motto....................................................................... 7
School War Cry.................................................................... 7
School Prayer ............................................................7
School Hymn........................................................................ 7
Senior School Timetable - Years 8 - 12.............................. 8
Year 7 Timetable.................................................................. 9
2013 Calendar Dates........................................................... 10
Quick Contact Numbers .................................................... 11
Where to Look..................................................................... 11
General Information............................................................ 12
Intranet ................................................................................ 12
Stationery Packs and Textbooks......................................... 12
Medical Forms..................................................................... 12
Updating Personal Details.................................................. 12
Houses and the House System........................................... 13
The House System............................................................... 15
Boys’ Education................................................................... 16
Curriculum Matters.............................................................. 18
Robotics Program................................................................ 21
Gifted Education................................................................. 22
Co-Curricular Program........................................................ 23
Services................................................................................. 24
Outdoor Education............................................................. 24
Camps................................................................................... 24
TSS Learning to Lead - Becoming “Ideal Leaders”.......... 25
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DOE)..................................... 26
Round Square...................................................................... 26
The Chapel of St Alban....................................................... 28
Psychologist/School Counsellor......................................... 29
The Harley Stumm Centre - Senior Library........................ 29
Music..................................................................................... 30
Vocational Education & Training........................................ 34
School Uniform.................................................................... 34
School Rules......................................................................... 37
Student Obligations Regarding the Use of Textbooks.... 41
BYOD Requirement: Internet Connected Device............. 41
Developing Positive Behaviour.......................................... 42
Anti-Discrimination & Harassment Policy.......................... 43
Map of the Senior School................................................... 46
Map of the Prep School...................................................... 47