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2011 boardERS’ handbook Security The Girls The Boarding House staff must know where every girl is at all times. It is the girls’ responsibility to see that their movements are recorded with the Mistress on Duty and on the leave sheet before they leave the premises. The Buildings The Boarding Houses are wired with an automatic security system which is activated after hours if a door is opened. Safety regulations require the fitting of smoke detectors. If these are activated by excessive steam, burnt toast or even a real fire, the whole building must be evacuated and girls may return inside only when the all-clear has been given by the Mistress on Duty. Fire drills are held to ensure that all girls know the correct procedure. If one girl’s careless actions result in a Fire Brigade attendance, the resultant fee will be charged to the parents’ account. Belongings The Boarding House operates on a system of trust but from time to time there are problems with missing belongings. It should be noted that often belongings reported missing have been misplaced or left about rather carelessly. To minimise the risk of loss of belongings the following should be observed: ● Any monies greater than ten dollars should be handed to the Mistress for safe-keeping. As a general rule, valuable jewellery should not be brought to the Boarding House. If brought for a special occasion it should be handed to staff for safe keeping. ● All belongings should be clearly and permanently named as soon as purchased. Insurance Parents are advised to have an insurance policy which covers loss of their family’s belongings anywhere in private or public areas or during the course of travel. Hourly security checks of all buildings are made during the night by the security guard with his attack-trained dogs. 20 honour before honours
2011 boardERS’ handbook Executive Positions Executive positions in the Boarding House provide an excellent opportunity for the girls to develop their leadership skills. CO-CAPTAINS Voting by all girls from Years 7-11 takes place in midfourth term. The new Captains commence duties upon the departure of the Year 12 students. They are of real support to the Head of Boarding and provide excellent role models for the younger girls. To be given the privilege of representing the Boarding House is an honour. These girls have regular meetings with the Head of Boarding Staff and the Boarding House Student Body and share responsibility for some activities and fundraising in the Boarding House. All girls are given maximum support and encouragement to seek these roles and to perform their tasks in a professional manner. BIG SISTER/BUDDY PROGRAM All new boarders are assigned a ‘big sister’ (Year 11 boarder). These girls provide a shoulder to lean on and are just what the term implies – a big sister. New boarders can look forward to hearing from their ‘buddy’ in the last term of the year prior to entry. 8. Chapel Bullying Policy The School has developed an anti-bullying policy. This policy is strictly adhered to in the Boarding House. In the Boarding House bullying will not be tolerated. It is totally unacceptable and immediate action will be taken to ensure it does not continue. All girls are taught what bullying is in their early days at Somerville. Any girls who think this may be occurring must report this matter immediately. Early action is absolutely necessary. Girls are often frightened to say anything as they think it will get worse. This attitude is also unacceptable in our Boarding House and so parental support is often needed to ensure staff members are aware of this problem. Bullying should be reported to the Head of Boarding or the Dean of Students. Somerville House also has a Child Protection Policy – see Appendix A. 21 somerville house 2011
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