Thomas House Prospectus - Timaru Boys High School

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DISCIPLINEWe work to create an environment in Thomas House where each boy develops self discipline and sets high standardsfor himself. Thomas House functions on trust and a positive approach is favoured.1. The rules of the school apply to all boarders.2. Boys will be disciplined for inappropriate behaviour such as:• Unauthorised absence• Inconsiderate or discourteous behaviour to staff, prefects or other boarders• Damage to property• Interfering with or borrowing another boy’s possessions without his specific permission• Theft, dishonesty, bullying or victimisation• The possession or unauthorised use of drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, matches or lighters while under our care• Returning to the hostel under the influence of alcohol or drugsBoys are expected to maintain a high standard of behaviour. The Director of Boarding will contact parents and giveguidance to any boy whose behaviour as a boarder is not satisfactory. The School Guidance Counsellor may also beinvolved.PunishmentsThe aim is to achieve a co-operative and tolerant environment at Thomas House, as close to normal family life aspossible. Where that co-operation or tolerance is not forthcoming, then punishment is necessary.1. Minor InfractionsBoys are usually given a job on the spot. If it is inappropriate to complete the task straight away, then an hour may begiven. An hour is worked off by the boy receiving a job to do from the Housemaster, prefect on duty or Head ofHouse. The hour is crossed off by those on duty once the job is completed and the boy responsible has reported in. Itis each boy’s responsibility to ensure that he does not allow hours to accumulate.2. Excessive HoursBoys who accumulate more than three hours not worked off may not have weekend leave.3. GradesGrades are given to reward positive behaviour. Prizes are awarded to boys who achieve the desired outcomes.Grades are also given for negative behaviour. Runs or other punishments are given for these.4. Leave Offences/More Serious OffencesGating is to be used in these instances. A gating is a total withdrawal of leave (except for school activities) for aspecified period.5. Very Serious OffencesA suspension will result in the first instance. We are willing to give boys a chance to learn from their mistakes but wewill not hesitate to consider indefinite suspension with repeat offences or if there is a really serious infraction of therules in the first instance.How the punishment worksInstant PunishmentFor misdemeanours and immediately actionable offences e.g litter, untidinessHours and Negative GradesFor minor offences not immediately actionable e.g. prep, after lights out, dorms, dressGatingRepetitive hours; smoking; bullying or harassment; breaking the rules on leave; vandalism19
Suspension/ExpulsionRepetitive gatings; drugs/alcohol; criminal activity. Parents have the right to appeal to the Board of Trustees if theybelieve an indefinite suspension or suspension has been a miscarriage of justice.SuspensionThe Director of Boarding reserves the right to ask a parent to remove his son from the hostel for a three day period ofsuspension. Such a suspension does not affect the boarder’s right to attend school. If the suspension needs to beextended beyond the three day period, the Hostel Disciplinary Committee of the Board of Trustees will meet with theDirector of Boarding, boarder and his parents to discuss the matter and make their decision. Indefinite suspensionfrom the hostel does not affect the student’s right to attend school.WithdrawalAs per your Enrolment Contract, one term’s notice of intention in writing to the Board of Trustees Hostel Committeeto withdraw your son from the Hostel is required.HEALTHThe Residential Manager is responsible to the Director of Boarding for the health, care and wellbeing of the boarders,and both welcome contact and discussion with parents concerning their son’s welfare.A hostel doctor is available for boys in emergency and on an as needs basis. Appointments for boarders are regularlyavailable in his surgery in town. The doctor welcomes contact with you or he will contact your son’s home doctor, ifrequired.All tablets and medicines are to be handed to the Residential Manager who will supervise their dispensing.Thomas House has a sick bay which is used regularly as required.Parents/Caregivers are required to pay a $200 Medical Fee at the beginning of their son’s residence. This fee is usedto cover doctor’s visits, prescriptions, transport for medical, physiotherapy and dental appointments and otherauthorised transport to music, sports practices and the bus. The Administration Secretary will keep you informed atthe end of each term of your expenditure in this area and you will be asked to top up the fund as necessary. Anysurplus money will be refunded to you at the end of your son’s time in Thomas House.It is also suggested that you may like to enrol your son with a dentistin Timaru.The Director of Boarding or Residential Manager notifies theparent/caregiver immediately in the case of serious illness or injury toyour son.In the event of your son requiring urgent medical treatment andshould the hostel be unable to contact either his parents or caregiver,we draw your attention to the authorisation on the enrolment formconsenting to the Director of Boarding or Residential Managerauthorising any medical treatment or operation which may benecessary in the interests of your son’s health.SafetyEvery precaution is taken to ensure the safety of boys living in the boarding house. The buildings have a sprinklersystem and are connected automatically to the Fire Department. We have a comprehensive plan for emergencyevacuation and fire drills are held regularly by the Director of Boarding and by the NZ Fire Service. We hold a currentBuilding Compliance certificate and the kitchen is registered with the Crown Health. Housemasters sleep on thepremises.20
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