Boarding House Routines (Continued) - Ipswich Grammar School

Boarding House Routines (Continued)
FRIDAY
At 3.00 p.m. boys may check out on leave with the master on duty, or take town leave. Prep for all boys begins at
5.30 p.m. and lasts for one hour. The evening meal begins at 6.30 p.m. and lasts until 7.00 p.m. After the evening
meal boys will report to a nominated venue where a roll is called at 7.00 p.m.
The venues for Friday night activities are as follows. Boys may watch television in the boarding towers, play on the
ovals, in the gymnasium or in the pool area. The gymnasium and pool areas will be supervised by the duty master.
3.00 p.m. Boys return to dormitories. Those going on leave check out
5.30 – 6.30 p.m. Prep in Library
6.30 p.m. Evening meal
7.00 – 9.30 p.m. Quiet and relaxing time in tower
10.00 p.m. Years 11 and 12 must be in their own rooms
Lights out for Years 7 to 10.
On Friday nights, other activities may be arranged: excursions, debating, swimming, etc.
10.30 p.m. Lights out for Years 11 and 12.
SATURDAY
7.00 a.m. Rising bell, Showers
7.20 a.m. Towers should be cleared.
7.30 a.m. Boys should be in the dining room for breakfast. Roll call.
Boys must check out for sports leave, special leave and overnight leave with the Master on Duty.
8.00 a.m. Preparation takes place for sports fixtures
Some boys depart early for away games on school buses
12.00 p.m. Lunch
4.45 p.m. Shower bell
5.30 p.m. Evening meal
6.30 p.m. Boys report to the tower
The program then closely follows the Friday night routine.
Variations to the routine include:
• A closed dance occurs at Ipswich Grammar School or Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School once per term.
• Occasionally, we receive invitations from other private schools to attend dances;
• Special activities are organised: year group dinners to restaurants for example.
24 – IPSWICH GRAMMAR SCHOOL Boarders’ Handbook