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Leave for students for non-internal assessment related trips Any student who has been identified as not meeting the expected academic standards will not normally be allowed to take part in any non-internal assessment related trip unless approval is given by the Head of Senior School. Special Circumstances - Examination Years The College recognises that education does not necessarily mean being in the classroom and that trips and excursions are a valuable part of the learning process for a student at the College, the final year of IB Diploma and IGCSE/GCSE examination courses are to be considered separately from all other year groups in the Senior School. As such, the professional consideration of the teachers needs to be taken into account when deciding whether or not a student should take part in a trip that involves time off from normal timetabled lessons. Due to the potential excessive loss of curriculum time, students may be counselled against committing their time to too many activities such as the International Award, MUN, World Scholars Cup, and ACAMIS/FOBISSEA sports teams. Student Voice It is vitally important that all students realise that taking an active part in the development of the College is part of their educational life. We believe that: • Effective implementation of change requires participation by and buy-in from all those involved, students no less than teachers. • Students have unique knowledge and perspectives that should help bring about effective change for the better. • Students’ views can help mobilise staff and parent opinion in favour of meaningful change. • Constructivist learning, which is increasingly important in achieving academic excellence, requires a more active student role in schooling. The following roles provide students with the opportunity to express their views, learn how effective decision-making is carried out, and play an important role in making improvements at DCS. 41
preparing for the world House Captains Each of the Houses in the Senior School will have two House Captains and two Deputy House Captains. House Captains Each House is to have a male and female House Captain. Nominations are made to the House Leader and an election process involving all members of the respective Houses in Years 10 to 13 is used to elect the House Captains for each House. The House Leader coordinates this process. Proviso: The House Captain must be in Year 10, Year 11 or Year 12 at the time of election. House Captains hold their position for the academic year. This means they are appointed at the beginning of Term 1, and hold their position until the end of Term 3. Duties of the House Captain The House Captain is expected to: • Work closely with the House Leader to ensure that the students of the House are adequately prepared for competitions or events • Encourage House spirit • Lead the students of the House by encouraging excellence, collaboration and fair play • Call House meetings as necessary • Delegate duties as appropriate • Maintain the House Notice Board • Be a member of the House Committee. Note: Should a House Captain leave the school, or fail to meet the expectations of the House Leader, then a replacement House Captain will be elected. Deputy House Captains Each House is to have a male and female Deputy House Captain. Nominations are made to the House Leader and an election process involving all members of the respective House in Years 7 to 9 is used to elect the Deputy House Captains for each house. The House Leader coordinates this process. Proviso: A Deputy House Captain must be in Year 9 at the time of election. Deputy House Captains hold their position for the academic year. This means they are appointed at the beginning of Term 1, and hold their position until the end of Term 3. Tutor Group Representatives Each Tutor Group in the Senior School will have an elected Tutor Group Representative. Duties of the Tutor Group Representative The Tutor Group Representative is expected to: • Be a member of the appropriate Prefect Portfolio Committees (two) • Attend all meetings and feedback to their Tutor Group and Year Group on all discussions and decisions • Complete assigned tasks and/or responsibilities as required • Show sound moral and ethical qualities while serving in the role • Lead the students of the Tutor Group and Year Group by encouraging excellence, collaboration, and participation in initiatives or events • Delegate tasks where appropriate • Maintain the Tutor Group Notice Board. Note: Should a Tutor Group Representative leave the school, or fail to meet the expectations of the Form Tutor, then a replacement Tutor Group Representative is elected. 42
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