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<strong>Welcome</strong> <strong>pack</strong> for<br />
new parents & pupils<br />
<strong>Welcome</strong> to our world<br />
www.strathallan.co.uk
<strong>Welcome</strong><br />
to our world<br />
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Strathallan School <strong>Welcome</strong> Pack
<strong>Welcome</strong> <strong>pack</strong> for<br />
new parents & pupils<br />
Congratulations and welcome! You are about to take the<br />
first steps down a path which we hope will be the experience<br />
of a lifetime and one which will provide you with treasured<br />
memories and friendships for years to come.<br />
Our community of parents, grandparents, staff, pupils and<br />
guardians past and present is one of which we are immensely<br />
proud. As you start to prepare for your venture of joining a<br />
new school, either as a parent or pupil, we hope that some<br />
of the information you find here will be useful to help smooth<br />
the way.<br />
These details have been prepared with the help of current<br />
parents who all know what it is like to be new. If you have<br />
any questions at all and you can’t find the answer here, then<br />
please just email Aileen Wilson at a.wilson@strathallan.co.uk<br />
If Aileen doesn’t know the answer then she will be happy to<br />
put you in touch with a parent ambassador or member of<br />
staff who does. Never feel afraid to ask.<br />
Contents<br />
2 <strong>Welcome</strong><br />
4 Travel: How to get here<br />
5 Accommodation:<br />
Where to stay<br />
6 Before the start of term<br />
7 Before you arrive:<br />
School uniform<br />
11 School shop for pupils<br />
12 The start of a new term<br />
13 Start of term routine - Autumn<br />
14 Exeat weekends, sleep-overs<br />
and holidays<br />
15 Communications<br />
16 Keeping in touch with<br />
other parents<br />
17 Website, social media and<br />
publications<br />
18 Who’s who in the School?<br />
21 Academic review and<br />
progress reports<br />
22 School events<br />
25 Strath dictionary<br />
27 Further information<br />
I wish you a very warm welcome to Strathallan and look<br />
forward to meeting you soon.<br />
Fiona Duncan<br />
Director of External Relations<br />
www.strathallan.co.uk ><br />
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Travel:<br />
How to get here<br />
By air<br />
From Glasgow<br />
Glasgow International Airport is<br />
around 1 hour, 15 minutes’ drive from<br />
the School.<br />
The Airport Express bus service<br />
www.glasgowairport.com/to-and-from/<br />
bus/ connects the airport to the city<br />
centre in 15 minutes, from there you<br />
can catch a train to Perth.<br />
Trains run from Glasgow Queen<br />
Street and take an hour. For further<br />
information and timetables visit<br />
www.thetrainline.com/train-times/<br />
glasgow-to-perth<br />
Alternatively you can pre-book a taxi<br />
www.glasgowairport.com/to-and-from/<br />
taxi/<br />
Car hire is available through the<br />
Glasgow Airport website<br />
www.glasgowairport.com/at-theairport/airport-services/car-hire/<br />
From Edinburgh airport<br />
Edinburgh International Airport is<br />
50 minutes’ drive from the School.<br />
A frequent tram service<br />
www.edinburghairport.com/transportlinks/trams<br />
can take you into<br />
Edinburgh city centre where you can<br />
catch a train to Perth from Edinburgh<br />
Waverley station.<br />
The train takes 1 hour 20 minutes.<br />
www.thetrainline.com/train-times/<br />
edinburgh-waverley-to-perth<br />
Alternatively you can book a taxi<br />
www.edinburghairport.com/transportlinks/taxis<br />
Car hire is available through the<br />
Edinburgh Airport website<br />
www.edinburghairport.com/transportlinks/car-hire<br />
Unaccompanied Minors<br />
If your child is flying unaccompanied,<br />
please check the regulations of<br />
the airline before booking. Each<br />
airline has its own polices relating to<br />
unaccompanied minors.<br />
You should also inform your<br />
Housemaster/Housemistress if<br />
your child is flying as a designated<br />
unaccompanied minor, so that they<br />
can make sure that whoever is picking<br />
your child up or dropping them off<br />
is aware and can make appropriate<br />
arrangements.<br />
By taxi<br />
The School approved taxi company is<br />
M&M Taxis, tel +44 (0)7710 498180<br />
to book. Taxis from both Glasgow and<br />
Edinburgh Airports can be booked<br />
online via the airport websites<br />
(See left). Taxis are available from the<br />
taxi rank outside Perth Railway Station.<br />
By rail<br />
The nearest train station is Perth. Upon<br />
arrival take a taxi to Strathallan. This is<br />
a 17 minute journey by car.<br />
By bus<br />
A number of buses run to the village<br />
of Forgandenny, where the School is<br />
located. To find out bus times, visit<br />
www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-ajourney<br />
Traffic Scotland<br />
To check any incidents on road or<br />
rail visit http://trafficscotland.org or<br />
download their app.<br />
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Accommodation:<br />
Where to stay<br />
This list isn’t exhaustive, but parents have told us they have been happy<br />
with their stay. If you have any suggestions to add, please let us know:<br />
marketing@strathallan.co.uk<br />
Hotels<br />
Gleneagles, Auchterarder - 5* Luxury<br />
Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, they also<br />
offer self catering accommodation<br />
www.gleneagles.com<br />
(approx. 25 minutes from School)<br />
Crieff Hydro, Crieff - Luxury Spa<br />
Hotel Resort and Self Catering<br />
Accommodation www.crieffhydro.com<br />
(approx. 40 minutes from School)<br />
Duchally Country House Hotel<br />
and Lodges - www.duchally.co.uk<br />
(approx. 25 minutes from School)<br />
Sunbank House Hotel, Perth – 4* Hotel<br />
www.sunbankhouse.com (approx. 18<br />
minutes from School)<br />
The Royal George, Perth -<br />
www.theroyalgeorgehotel.co.uk<br />
(approx. 18 minutes from School)<br />
Premier Inn, Perth - www.premierinn.<br />
com/gb/en/hotels/scotland/tayside/<br />
perth/perth-city-centre.html<br />
(approx. 18 minutes from School)<br />
Huntingtower Hotel, Perth -<br />
www.leonardo-hotels.com/<br />
huntingtower-hotel<br />
(approx. 25 minutes from School)<br />
B & B<br />
The Townhouse, Perth -<br />
www.thetownhouseperth.co.uk<br />
(approx. 18 minutes from School)<br />
Pitcullen Guest House, Perth,<br />
www.pitcullen.co.uk<br />
(approx. 18 minutes from School)<br />
Whitemoss Lodge, Dunning. Selfcatering<br />
eco pods are also available.<br />
www.whitemoss-lodge.com<br />
(approx. 15 minutes from School)<br />
Allandale House, Auchterarder.<br />
www.allandalehouse.com<br />
(approx. 25 minutes from School)<br />
Self<br />
Catering<br />
Horselea Holiday Cottages<br />
www.horseleaholidaycottages.co.uk<br />
(approx. 5 minutes from School)<br />
Apple Cottage, Forgandenny<br />
www.scottish-country-cottages.co.uk<br />
cottages/apple-cottage-sxxb<br />
(approx. 5 minutes from School)<br />
The Coach House, Forteviot<br />
www.coopercottages.com/coach-house<br />
(approx. 8 minutes from School)<br />
The Alexander Residence,<br />
www.alexanderresidence.co.uk<br />
(approx. 18 minutes from School)<br />
Rossie Ochil Cottages -<br />
www.solidluxury.co.uk/locations/rossieochil-estate-perthshire-propertiessleeping-6-to-16/<br />
(approx. 12 minutes from School)<br />
There are a number of properties<br />
also available on www.airbnb.co.uk;<br />
www.holidaylettings.co.uk and<br />
www.tripadvisor.co.uk<br />
Property<br />
Sales/ Lets<br />
There are a number of estate agents<br />
who deal in both property sales and<br />
property lettings. Be<strong>low</strong> are a selection:<br />
www.premierpropertiesperth.co.uk<br />
www.galbraithgroup.com<br />
www.asproperty.co.uk<br />
www.pspc.co.uk<br />
www.savills.com<br />
www.primelocation.com<br />
www.rightmove.co.uk<br />
www.zoopla.co.uk<br />
www.belvoir.co.uk/offices/perth<br />
www.strathallan.co.uk<br />
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Before the<br />
start of term<br />
Before you start the new term you might find the fol<strong>low</strong>ing a useful guide.<br />
All timings are approximate, we recommend early completion in all cases.<br />
Eight weeks<br />
before<br />
8<br />
Three weeks<br />
3<br />
before<br />
If needed, make sure all your visa<br />
details are in place.<br />
Six weeks<br />
6<br />
before<br />
Order your child’s school uniform.<br />
See be<strong>low</strong>. Ensure name tags are on<br />
every item. Book any accommodation<br />
you might need for your stay.<br />
Book any taxi transfers or car hire<br />
needed if you are travelling as a<br />
family. If pupils are travelling on their<br />
own, contact your Housemaster/<br />
Housemistress to arrange pick up.<br />
Five weeks<br />
before<br />
5<br />
One<br />
Join our parent to parent Facebook<br />
group so you can ask questions and<br />
find out any information you need to<br />
know about becoming a new parent<br />
at Strathallan. Search for Strathallan<br />
Parents and then request to join the<br />
private group Strathallan Parent Chat.<br />
Register to join Classlist so you can<br />
share your contact details with other<br />
parents in your child’s year group and<br />
say Hello. www.classlist.com<br />
Two weeks<br />
before<br />
2<br />
Ensure you have paid the full term’s<br />
fees plus the refundable deposit.<br />
Inform your Housemaster/<br />
Housemistress of your child’s arrival<br />
details and whether they need<br />
picking up from the airport.<br />
week<br />
1<br />
before<br />
Check your arrival details and inform<br />
your Housemaster/Housemistress of<br />
any changes.<br />
Arrival day<br />
0<br />
Four weeks<br />
before<br />
4<br />
Come and enjoy meeting other<br />
parents and pupils.<br />
Complete your child’s medical form<br />
and send to the Health Centre.<br />
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Before you arrive :<br />
School uniform<br />
School uniform is ordered online through our partner<br />
www.schoolblazer.com<br />
It will be delivered to the School ready for the start of term. Customer Services Helpline: Tel: +44 (0) 333 7000 703<br />
email: customerservices@schoolblazer.com The fol<strong>low</strong>ing list is designed for use by Boarding pupils. Day pupils<br />
will be expected to buy all uniform items, but will not be required to buy some of the items clearly only necessary for<br />
those living at the School such as duvets, towels etc.<br />
Riley Girls • Clothing List<br />
Schoolwear<br />
6 White revere collar blouses<br />
(or more as required)<br />
2 V-neck sweaters – plain navy blue,<br />
suitable for everyday wear<br />
2 School tartan skirts<br />
1 School navy waterproof jacket<br />
with crest<br />
1 Plain navy fleece scarf (optional)<br />
(This is the only scarf permitted)<br />
6+ Pairs of navy tights<br />
Games kit<br />
2 School navy skorts<br />
1 Tennis skort – white (optional)<br />
2 School polo shirts – navy blue<br />
with crest<br />
2 School polo shirts - white<br />
with crest<br />
1 Base layer top – navy (optional)<br />
(with “Strathallan” in yel<strong>low</strong> on<br />
the left sleeve)<br />
1 Base layer top – white (optional)<br />
1 Pair of base layer leggings – navy<br />
(optional)<br />
3 Pairs of school tracksuit bottoms<br />
1 School tracksuit top<br />
2 School round-necked navy<br />
sweatshirts with crest<br />
1 School hooded navy sweatshirt<br />
with crest<br />
3 Pairs of School games socks (used<br />
for all sports including rugby and<br />
hockey)<br />
1 Navy or black swimming costume<br />
1 Sports Bag (optional)<br />
1 Mouth guard for hockey<br />
(compulsory for all players)**<br />
1 Hockey stick<br />
1 Pair of shin pads for hockey<br />
(compulsory for all players)<br />
1 Pair of shin pads for football*<br />
(compulsory for all players)<br />
Other items<br />
The fol<strong>low</strong>ing items are not available<br />
through Schoolblazer and should be<br />
sourced separately:<br />
1 Pair of sensible shoes – plain black<br />
or navy<br />
2 Pairs of trainers, one for indoor<br />
use (must have non-marking soles)<br />
1 Pair of Astroturf shoes (for hockey)<br />
10+ Sets of underwear as required<br />
6+ Pairs of white ankle games socks<br />
1 Bag – suitable for carrying books<br />
3 Pairs of pyjamas or nightdresses<br />
1 Dressing gown<br />
1 Pair of slippers<br />
1 Shoe cleaning kit<br />
4 Towels – medium sized with loops<br />
attached on the long side<br />
1 Soap bag with toiletries<br />
1 Duvet<br />
2 Duvet covers<br />
2 Pil<strong>low</strong> Cases<br />
* If uncertain, please consult with your<br />
Housemaster/Housemistress as to the<br />
necessity of these items on an individual basis.<br />
** Mouth guards can be fitted at School during<br />
the first week of term – see information sent<br />
in the summer mailing for more details.<br />
www.strathallan.co.uk<br />
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8<br />
Before you arrive :<br />
School uniform<br />
Riley Boys • Clothing List<br />
Schoolwear<br />
1 School tie<br />
6 White long-sleeved school shirts,<br />
suitable for everyday wear and<br />
best dress<br />
2 V-neck sweaters – plain navy blue,<br />
suitable for everyday wear<br />
2 Pairs of charcoal trousers, formal<br />
style<br />
1 School navy waterproof jacket<br />
with crest<br />
1 Plain navy fleece scarf (optional)<br />
(This is the only scarf permitted)<br />
10+ Pairs of dark coloured socks<br />
Games kit<br />
3 Pairs of navy rugby shorts<br />
1 Pair of navy hockey shorts<br />
(also used for other sports<br />
including PE and tennis)<br />
2 School rugby shirts – royal blue<br />
and navy with crest<br />
2 School rugby shirts – white and<br />
royal blue with crest<br />
3 Pairs of School games socks<br />
(used for all sports including<br />
rugby and hockey)<br />
2 School polo shirts – navy blue<br />
with crest<br />
2 School polo shirts – white with<br />
crest<br />
1 Base layer top – navy (optional)<br />
(with “Strathallan” in yel<strong>low</strong> on<br />
the left sleeve)<br />
1 Base layer top – white (optional)<br />
1 Pair of base layer leggings – navy<br />
(optional)<br />
1 Pair of base layer shorts – navy<br />
(optional)<br />
3 Pairs of School tracksuit bottoms<br />
1 School tracksuit top with crest<br />
1 School hooded navy sweatshirt<br />
with crest<br />
2 School round-necked navy<br />
sweatshirts with crest<br />
1 Pair of navy or black swimming<br />
jammers (not Bermuda shorts)<br />
1 Sports bag (optional)<br />
1 Mouth guard for rugby and<br />
hockey (compulsory for<br />
all players)**<br />
1 Pair of shin pads for hockey<br />
(compulsory for all players)<br />
1 Pair of shin pads for football*<br />
(compulsory for all players)<br />
Other items<br />
The fol<strong>low</strong>ing items are not be<br />
available through Schoolblazer and<br />
should be sourced separately:<br />
1 Pair of traditional style black shoes<br />
suitable for everyday wear<br />
2 Pairs of trainers, one for indoor<br />
use (must have non-marking soles)<br />
1 Pair of Astroturf shoes<br />
(for hockey)<br />
1 Pair of boots (for rugby and<br />
football*)<br />
10+ Pairs of pants<br />
10+ Pairs of white ankle games socks<br />
1 Bag – suitable for carrying books<br />
3 Pairs of pyjamas or equivalent<br />
1 Dressing gown<br />
1 Pair of slippers<br />
1 Shoe cleaning kit<br />
* If uncertain, please consult with your<br />
Housemaster/Housemistress as to the<br />
necessity of these items on an individual basis.<br />
** Mouth guards can be fitted at School during<br />
the first week of term – see information sent<br />
in the summer mailing for more details.<br />
4 Towels – medium sized with l<br />
oops attached on the long side<br />
1 Soap bag with toiletries<br />
1 Duvet<br />
2 Duvet covers<br />
2 Pil<strong>low</strong> cases<br />
1 Belt – black with plain buckle<br />
(optional)<br />
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Before you arrive :<br />
School uniform<br />
Senior Girls • Clothing List<br />
Schoolwear<br />
1 School navy jacket<br />
6 White revere collar blouses<br />
(or more as required)<br />
2 V-neck sweaters – plain navy blue,<br />
suitable for everyday wear<br />
2 School tartan skirts<br />
1 School waterproof jacket<br />
with crest<br />
6+ Pairs of navy tights<br />
Games Kit<br />
1 Pair of hockey shorts (also used<br />
for other sports including PE and<br />
tennis)<br />
1 School navy skort<br />
1 Tennis skort – white (optional)<br />
2 School polo shirts – navy blue<br />
with crest<br />
2 School polo shirts - white with<br />
crest<br />
1 Base layer top – navy (optional)<br />
(with “Strathallan” in yel<strong>low</strong> on<br />
the left sleeve)<br />
1 Base layer top – white (optional)<br />
1 Pair of base layer leggings – navy<br />
(optional)<br />
2 Pairs of School tracksuit bottoms<br />
1 School tracksuit top<br />
1 School hooded navy sweatshirt<br />
1 School navy sweatshirt (optional)<br />
3 Pairs of School games socks (used<br />
for all sports including rugby and<br />
hockey)<br />
1 Navy or black swimsuit*<br />
1 Sports bag (optional)<br />
1 Mouthguard for hockey, rugby<br />
and football (compulsory for<br />
all players)**<br />
1 Hockey stick*<br />
1 Pair of shin pads for hockey/<br />
football* (compulsory for all<br />
players)<br />
Other Items<br />
The fol<strong>low</strong>ing items are not available<br />
through Schoolblazer. The School Shop<br />
(email: shop@strathallan.co.uk<br />
Tel: +44 (0) 1738 815008) has a limited<br />
supply of kilts and may have some<br />
second-hand uniform. All other items<br />
should be sourced individually:<br />
Formal Dress<br />
1 Tartan kilted skirt (full length) –<br />
family tartan or of own choice.<br />
The School Shop offers a made-tomeasure<br />
service for the full length<br />
tartan kilted skirt (minimum 7<br />
weeks order time)<br />
1 Pair of formal shoes, black or navy,<br />
suitable for wearing with formal<br />
dress<br />
Other<br />
1 Pair of Astroturf shoes<br />
(for hockey and football)*<br />
1 House scarf (optional) (This is<br />
the only scarf permitted and is<br />
available at the School Shop)<br />
1 Pair of sensible shoes – plain<br />
black or navy<br />
2 Pairs of trainers, one for indoor<br />
use (must have non-marking soles)<br />
10+ Sets of underwear as required<br />
6+ Pairs of white ankle games socks<br />
1 Bag – suitable for carrying books<br />
3 Pairs of pyjamas or nightdresses<br />
1 Dressing gown (optional)<br />
1 Pair of slippers (optional)<br />
1 Shoe cleaning kit<br />
4 Towels – medium sized with loops<br />
attached on the long side<br />
1 Soap bag with toiletries<br />
1 Laundry Bag<br />
1 Duvet<br />
2 Duvet covers<br />
2 Pil<strong>low</strong> cases<br />
1 Scientific calculator – for all pupils,<br />
available to buy at the School<br />
* If uncertain, please consult with your<br />
Housemaster/Housemistress as to the<br />
necessity of these items on an individual basis.<br />
** Mouth guards can be fitted at School during<br />
the first week of term – see information sent<br />
in the summer mailing for more details.<br />
www.strathallan.co.uk<br />
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10<br />
Before you arrive :<br />
School uniform<br />
Senior Boys • Clothing List<br />
Schoolwear<br />
1 School blazer<br />
1 School tie<br />
6 White long-sleeved school shirts,<br />
suitable for everyday wear and<br />
best dress<br />
2 V-neck sweaters – plain, navy blue,<br />
suitable for everyday wear<br />
2 Pairs of charcoal trousers, formal<br />
1 School navy waterproof jacket<br />
with crest<br />
8+ Pairs of dark coloured socks<br />
Games Kit<br />
3 Pairs of rugby shorts – navy<br />
1 Pair of navy hockey shorts (for all<br />
sports including PE and tennis)<br />
2 School rugby shirts – royal blue<br />
and navy with crest<br />
2 School rugby shirts – white and<br />
royal blue with crest<br />
3 Pairs of School games socks (used<br />
for all sports including rugby)<br />
2 School polo shirts – navy blue<br />
with crest<br />
2 School polo shirts, white with crest<br />
1 Base layer top – navy (optional)<br />
(with “Strathallan” in yel<strong>low</strong> on the<br />
left sleeve)<br />
1 Base layer top – white (optional)<br />
1 Pair of base layer leggings – navy<br />
(optional)<br />
1 Pair of base layer shorts – navy<br />
(optional)<br />
2 Pairs of School tracksuit bottoms<br />
1 School tracksuit top<br />
1 School hooded sweatshirt<br />
1 School navy sweatshirt (optional)<br />
1 Pair of navy or black swimming<br />
jammers (not Bermuda shorts)*<br />
1 Sports bag (optional)<br />
1 Mouth guard for rugby and hockey<br />
(compulsory for all players)**<br />
1 Hockey stick*<br />
1 Pair of shin pads for hockey/<br />
football* (compulsory for all)<br />
Other Items<br />
The fol<strong>low</strong>ing items are not available<br />
through Schoolblazer. The School Shop<br />
(email: shop@strathallan.co.uk<br />
Tel: +44 (0) 1738 815008) has a limited<br />
supply of kilts, garters with flashes,<br />
kilt pins, kilt socks, plain black leather<br />
sporrans and may have some secondhand<br />
uniform. All other items should<br />
be sourced individually:<br />
Other<br />
1 Pair of rugby boots*<br />
1 Pair of Astroturf shoes for hockey*<br />
1 Pair of football boots*<br />
1 House scarf (optional) (This is<br />
the only scarf permitted and is<br />
available at the School Shop)<br />
1 Pair of traditionally styled black<br />
shoes suitable for kilt/school wear<br />
2 Pairs of trainers, one for indoor<br />
use (must have non-marking soles)<br />
8+ Pairs of pants<br />
8+ Pairs of white ankle games socks<br />
1 Bag – suitable for carrying books<br />
3 Pairs of pyjamas or equivalent<br />
1 Dressing gown (optional)<br />
1 Pair of slippers<br />
1 Shoe cleaning kit<br />
4 Towels – medium sized with<br />
loops attached on the long side<br />
1 Soap bag with toiletries<br />
1 Duvet<br />
2 Duvet covers<br />
2 Pil<strong>low</strong> cases<br />
1 Laundry bag<br />
1 Belt – black with plain buckle<br />
(optional)<br />
1 Scientific calculator – for all<br />
pupils, available to buy at<br />
the School<br />
Formal Dress<br />
* If uncertain, please consult with your<br />
Housemaster/Housemistress as to the<br />
necessity of these items on an individual basis.<br />
** Mouth guards can be fitted at School during<br />
the first week of term – see information sent<br />
in the summer mailing for more details.<br />
2 Pairs of kilt socks – suitably<br />
matching colour<br />
1 Pair of garters with flashes –<br />
suitably matching colour<br />
1 Plain leather sporran<br />
1 Kilt – family tartan or of own<br />
choice. The School Shop offers<br />
a made-to-measure service for<br />
the kilt and matching flashes<br />
(minimum 7 weeks order time)<br />
1 Pair of tartan trousers (optional for<br />
sixth form only - instead of a kilt) -<br />
family tartan or of own choice<br />
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School Shop<br />
for pupils<br />
School Shop • For Pupils<br />
Pupils can come into the School Shop<br />
with a pre-signed chit from their<br />
Matron and purchase anything they<br />
need, the items are then added onto<br />
their school account.<br />
Mrs Evans will always contact Matron<br />
if she feels there is excessive spending<br />
and Matron in turn will get in touch<br />
with parents.<br />
Opening times (term time)<br />
8am – 4.30pm<br />
Closed during all School holidays,<br />
although it remains open until the 7th<br />
July and re-opens the weekend before<br />
the Autumn term starts.<br />
Tel : +44 (0) 1738 815008<br />
Email: shop@strathallan.co.uk<br />
?<br />
Did you<br />
know?<br />
Laundry – Senior School pupils<br />
can choose to do their laundry<br />
themselves using the House washing<br />
machines provided or can ask<br />
Matron and her team. Dry cleaning<br />
of school uniform is available on<br />
request from Matron at the end of<br />
every term.<br />
Day pupils in the Senior part of<br />
the School are allocated a study<br />
bedroom for prep periods and study.<br />
This is usually shared with one other.<br />
Pupils can bring in items to decorate<br />
the walls and make themselves<br />
comfortable.<br />
International pupils in Lower and<br />
Upper Sixth can wear their own<br />
national costume on Wednesday<br />
‘Kilt Day’. Permission must be<br />
sought from the Housemaster/<br />
Housemistress.<br />
Second hand<br />
School uniform<br />
Before you buy new items of uniform<br />
or sports equipment, we recommend<br />
you check the stock of second hand<br />
school uniform in the Shop. Parents<br />
can hand in uniform that is in good<br />
condition and has been dry cleaned for<br />
others to buy. Parents receive 70% of<br />
the sale cost in return.<br />
The School Shop is run by Mrs<br />
Evans and can be found in the Main<br />
Building. We recommend making an<br />
appointment at busy times of year<br />
(the start of a new term and before<br />
half term breaks).<br />
Items for sale in the School Shop:<br />
• second hand school uniform<br />
• toiletries<br />
• stationery<br />
• sport uniform<br />
• water bottles<br />
• mouth guards<br />
• sports equipment<br />
• small stock of new uniform (this<br />
is emergency stock, it is better to<br />
order direct from SchoolBlazer)<br />
• made to measure kilts<br />
• small collection of gifts which can<br />
be bought or ordered.<br />
You can pay by card/cash/cheque or<br />
the cost can be added to your child’s<br />
school account.<br />
Name tags,<br />
laundry & bedding<br />
Name tags must be on every item of<br />
clothing including boots and shoes<br />
(this can be done automatically when<br />
ordering through SchoolBlazer if<br />
requested). There should be no plastic<br />
poppers or buttons on duvet covers –<br />
Velcro should be used instead. Sheets<br />
are supplied by the School. Laundry is<br />
uplifted twice a week.<br />
School kilts<br />
These are used for formal occasions<br />
and on Wednesdays. They should be<br />
ordered through the School Shop who<br />
also provide a fitting service.<br />
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The start<br />
of a new term<br />
International<br />
pupils & parents<br />
Food &<br />
snacks<br />
Did you<br />
know?<br />
?<br />
All international pupils and their<br />
parents (for whom English is not your<br />
first language) are invited to attend<br />
the familiarisation programme which<br />
runs for three days at the start of the<br />
Autumn Term.<br />
You will be sent separate information<br />
about this.<br />
There is a Tuck Shop in every House<br />
where you can buy sweets and drinks<br />
and snacks.<br />
We understand you may want to<br />
bring some favourite food from<br />
home, but we do not al<strong>low</strong> food to<br />
be kept in bedrooms. Please ask your<br />
Housemaster/Housemistress for advice.<br />
For ALL pupils –<br />
Arrival day, start of term<br />
Arrival day is informal as pupils arrive from all over the world and at different<br />
times. Pupils do not need to wear uniform on arrival day.<br />
What to bring - for boarding pupils:<br />
• School uniform if not already<br />
delivered to School by SchoolBlazer<br />
• Single duvet, duvet cover x 2,<br />
pil<strong>low</strong>cases x 4, laundry bag<br />
• Pairs of pyjamas or equivalent<br />
• Dressing gown (optional)<br />
• Pair of slippers<br />
• Shoe cleaning kit<br />
• Towels – medium sized with loops<br />
attached on the long side<br />
• Soap bag with toiletries<br />
• Photos, pictures, posters to decorate<br />
your room<br />
• Casual wear for evenings and<br />
weekends<br />
• Laptop/tablet – you are welcome to<br />
bring a laptop or tablet but this is<br />
not obligatory. Recovery discs are<br />
also recommended<br />
• Pencil case and basic stationery<br />
(although can be bought in the<br />
School Shop)<br />
• Bag for school books<br />
• Scientific calculator<br />
• Mobile phone – you are welcome to<br />
bring a mobile phone but this is not<br />
obligatory<br />
• Cash - your parents can lodge<br />
an amount of money with your<br />
Housemaster/Housemistress in the<br />
House Bank. You can draw down<br />
from this for trips and expenses<br />
during your time at School.<br />
What to bring - for day pupils:<br />
• Casual wear if you wish to stay<br />
into the evening<br />
• Laptop/tablet – you are welcome<br />
to bring a laptop or tablet but this<br />
is not obligatory<br />
• Mobile phone – you are welcome<br />
to bring a mobile phone but this is<br />
not obligatory<br />
• Cash - your parents can lodge<br />
an amount of money with your<br />
Housemaster/Housemistress in the<br />
House Bank. You can draw down<br />
from this for trips and expenses<br />
during your time at School.<br />
Plugs and Electrical appliances<br />
Our plugs are three pin, 240volt.<br />
For any other systems you will<br />
need a convertor. We al<strong>low</strong> the<br />
pupils to bring in all electrical items<br />
apart from kettles, toasters, toasty<br />
makers, electric blankets and game<br />
machines.<br />
We carry out PAT (portable<br />
appliance testing) annually in the<br />
boarding houses and pupils are<br />
expected to lay out all items on their<br />
beds for inspection.<br />
What is portable appliance testing?<br />
Portable Appliance Testing is the<br />
visual examination and electrical<br />
testing of portable electrical<br />
equipment used in industrial,<br />
commercial or public access areas<br />
and locations (including rented<br />
property) to ensure they are safe to<br />
use, and cannot present an electrical<br />
hazard to the operator or anyone in<br />
their vicinity.<br />
Bus Service<br />
The School operates a daily minibus<br />
service for Day Pupils throughout<br />
the region. You can see the routes at<br />
www.strathallan.co.uk/school-life/<br />
day-pupils/. To book your child’s<br />
place and enquire about cost<br />
contact: transport@strathallan.co.uk<br />
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Start of term<br />
routine - Autumn<br />
Room<br />
decoration<br />
Junior School - Riley House<br />
Pupils are al<strong>low</strong>ed to decorate their<br />
rooms by pinning posters or pictures<br />
onto the big pin board in each room.<br />
They are not al<strong>low</strong>ed to pin or bluetack<br />
anything onto the walls. Plants<br />
and photo frames are popular as are<br />
small rugs to add colour. Some pupils<br />
also like to bring in small plastic<br />
drawers, (Ikea or similar) to give them<br />
some more storage space. Senior<br />
School day pupils who share study<br />
bedrooms are also welcome to bring<br />
in decorative items.<br />
• Pupils’ laptops or tablets will be<br />
kept in the Housemistress’s office.<br />
• Pupils hand their mobile phone<br />
into staff in the morning, so they do<br />
not have them during class time.<br />
• Riley pupils have a tuck locker<br />
which they can add to with snacks<br />
from home, they can also do tuck<br />
runs to the local shop with their<br />
pocket money.<br />
• Laptops and tablets are not<br />
necessary for Riley day pupils.<br />
• Only boarders can lodge cash<br />
with the Housemistress<br />
Your first day: Wednesday 5th September 2018<br />
This is not a School day, so casual clothes can be worn. Here’s what to expect:<br />
SENIOR SCHOOL<br />
12pm All Pupils and parents should arrive in your<br />
allotted Boarding House for a welcome from<br />
your Housemaster or Housemistress who will<br />
give you a brief rundown on how the House runs.<br />
1pm Lunch – an opportunity to meet other key staff<br />
from the School - after which parents are free<br />
to leave.<br />
2.30pm Pupils return to House for their induction<br />
afternoon and tour of the School.<br />
5pm Tea, fol<strong>low</strong>ed by the Headmaster’s address and<br />
an introduction to the School team.<br />
6pm Social games (no kit needed).<br />
7pm Day pupils return home.<br />
3pm Pupils and parents should arrive in Riley House<br />
by 3pm, when tea will be served. There will be a<br />
welcome from Mrs Lalani, Housemistress, who<br />
will give you a brief rundown on how the House<br />
runs and introduce Riley tutors, while children<br />
will take part in some activities.<br />
4.30pm Activities conclude, after which day pupils are<br />
free to go.<br />
Your Housemaster/Housemistress will write to you<br />
explaining what happens at the start of term.<br />
Returning boarding pupils arrive back in the evening.<br />
JUNIOR SCHOOL – RILEY HOUSE<br />
UPPER SIXTH FORM PARENTS –<br />
AUTUMN TERM ONLY<br />
There will be a presentation on university applications<br />
and entrance for all Upper Sixth Form Parents in the<br />
evening.<br />
SPRING AND SUMMER TERM ARRIVALS<br />
For pupils and parents joining in the Spring or Summer<br />
term the Admissions Department will contact you with<br />
details of the arrival programme.<br />
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Exeat weekends,<br />
sleep-overs & holidays<br />
What is an exeat<br />
weekend?<br />
This is a weekend<br />
when pupils must leave<br />
School (there are no<br />
exeat weekends in the<br />
Senior School).<br />
Junior School -<br />
Riley House<br />
There are two exeat weekends in the<br />
Autumn Term. These begin on Friday<br />
evening. Boarding pupils return to<br />
school on Sunday evening, day pupils<br />
return ready for Monday morning<br />
school.<br />
All pupils must leave school during<br />
these weekends and arrangements<br />
should be made with host families or<br />
guardians for these periods.<br />
In 2018/19 exeat dates are:<br />
• Friday 21st September until Sunday<br />
23rd September<br />
• Friday 16th November until Sunday<br />
18th November<br />
Vacating pupil<br />
bedrooms<br />
All Parents<br />
The School is used by groups during<br />
the Easter and Summer periods<br />
therefore pupil bedrooms must be<br />
emptied of all personal possessions<br />
at the end of the Spring and Summer<br />
terms. This also applies to those pupils<br />
who have completed all of their exams<br />
prior to the end of the summer term.<br />
Half–term &<br />
end of term<br />
Every term there is a half-term holiday<br />
of around one week.<br />
This gives pupils much needed time<br />
to rest, spend time with their families,<br />
friends or guardians or revise for<br />
exams. Pupils must leave school during<br />
these periods.<br />
Christmas, Easter &<br />
Summer Holidays<br />
The School is made available to other<br />
groups during the main holidays<br />
therefore your child’s belongings must<br />
be removed from School at the end of<br />
every term. This includes all clothing,<br />
bedding, books and other items.<br />
Unfortunately the School is not able<br />
to look after your child’s possessions<br />
during these periods.<br />
Non UK<br />
based parents<br />
Please make sure you have arranged<br />
for your child to stay with a nominated<br />
adult or host family for exeat<br />
weekends in the Junior School and<br />
for half term and holiday weeks in the<br />
Junior and Senior School. If they are<br />
not returning home.<br />
Sleep-overs<br />
For boarding pupils outside School<br />
Pupils are welcome to stay overnight<br />
with other pupils at the weekend as<br />
long as they seek permission from<br />
their Housemaster/Housemistress<br />
who will in turn seek permission<br />
from you.<br />
For day pupils inside School<br />
Day pupils are welcome to stay<br />
overnight as long as there are bed<br />
spaces. There is a small charge for<br />
this. Contact your Housemaster/<br />
Housemistress for availability.<br />
Any day pupil staying overnight<br />
should bring a sleeping bag, sheet<br />
and pil<strong>low</strong> case or a duvet, sheet<br />
and pil<strong>low</strong>case.<br />
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Communications<br />
Mobile<br />
phones<br />
We encourage responsible use of<br />
mobile phones. Pupils are welcome to<br />
bring their phone to School but must<br />
abide by the School rules for when<br />
and how they can be used.<br />
Keeping in touch<br />
with your child<br />
The School has very strict firewall<br />
policies. The fol<strong>low</strong>ing apps are<br />
al<strong>low</strong>ed for use by pupils (depending<br />
on age restrictions), at certain times of<br />
day on the School Wi-Fi network:<br />
• WhatsApp<br />
• WeChat<br />
• Skype<br />
• Facebook<br />
Full details about mobile phone,<br />
internet and social media are available<br />
in the Parent Handbook available on<br />
the Parent Portal.<br />
Network/<br />
coverage<br />
Pupils new to the School will be able<br />
to connect their phone/ tablet/ laptop<br />
to our wireless network as soon as<br />
they have received and activated their<br />
school network account.<br />
We have control, logging and filtering<br />
systems in place which are intended<br />
to protect our pupils, our staff and<br />
our data: these place restrictions on<br />
pupils’ use of the internet in particular<br />
and pupils will be made aware of the<br />
rules relating to internet usage.<br />
Not all networks work in the Campus,<br />
however this changes as suppliers<br />
improve the strength and location of<br />
their masts. Currently the fol<strong>low</strong>ing<br />
networks are used by staff and pupils:<br />
• O2<br />
• Vodafone<br />
Parent<br />
Portal<br />
Keeping in touch with your child’s<br />
activities and progress.<br />
The Parent Portal is an online platform<br />
linked to our core School database,<br />
iSAMS. This is the area where you can<br />
see your child’s timetable, access their<br />
school reports and progress reports<br />
(Form Orders) and download any key<br />
<strong>document</strong>s from the school e.g. Fifth<br />
Form curriculum choices. You will be<br />
provided with log in details for easy<br />
access.<br />
Full details of how to access the<br />
Parent Portal are available in the<br />
Parent Handbook.<br />
Did you know?<br />
Computing Software<br />
As part of our licensing with Microsoft, Office 365 is<br />
available free of charge to all pupils, this will remain<br />
active for the entire time they are pupils at the School.<br />
Our IT department, to the best of their ability, will help<br />
out when it comes to problems with a pupil’s laptop /<br />
tablet etc. When there are issues with software we make<br />
available updates when needed and can also reinstall<br />
most software to pupil laptops, providing license keys<br />
are available for that software.<br />
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We do not al<strong>low</strong> the downloading of software via the<br />
Internet at Strathallan. This is both to protect our<br />
network and the pupils’ laptops. If there is any software<br />
which pupils require while they are attending the School<br />
we will try to make this available to them, providing it is<br />
either free to use or they can provide us with proof<br />
of purchase.<br />
We recommend that any pupil bringing a laptop to<br />
Strathallan also brings their recovery discs in case any<br />
major problem should occur. When it comes to hardware<br />
faults, we will point the pupil in the direction of a local<br />
facility where they can have these repairs carried out.<br />
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Keeping in touch<br />
with other parents<br />
It’s often useful to connect with other parents to help with pick-ups/<br />
drop offs, birthday presents, outings, overnight stays.<br />
Classlist<br />
StrathConnect<br />
Connect with other parents in your<br />
child’s year group.<br />
Classlist is a simple to use, secure<br />
digital platform that helps parents<br />
connect with each other. The system<br />
has been created to al<strong>low</strong> parents to<br />
register, share and update only the<br />
details they feel comfortable with.<br />
Classlist provides a private group for<br />
each class and year group. Access to<br />
each year group’s data is restricted to<br />
other parents in the same year group<br />
at Strathallan. This means users can<br />
only view information relating to<br />
their year group making it easier to<br />
communicate on a personal level.<br />
With Classlist, you enter your own<br />
information through a fully-managed<br />
secure platform, you can choose<br />
what information to share, who to<br />
share it with and change it whenever<br />
you want. If any parent is found not<br />
respecting another’s privacy, they will<br />
be removed from the site.<br />
To register:<br />
Visit https://classlist.com<br />
Or download an App from either the<br />
App Store or Google Play so you can<br />
always have access to that helpful<br />
information.<br />
Connect with the Strathallan Family<br />
around the world.<br />
StrathConnect is a secure online<br />
platform exclusively for our parents,<br />
former parents and pupils and for<br />
our Sixth Form. It has details of<br />
events, reunions, member’s news<br />
and opportunities to provide and<br />
seek mentoring, advice with CVs,<br />
internships and jobs. As a parent you<br />
can both volunteer to provide advice<br />
to others, including our Sixth Formers<br />
as well as develop and refine your<br />
personal and professional networks.<br />
As a Sixth Form pupil this is a great<br />
first step to building your network<br />
for the world of work and university<br />
study.<br />
To register is easy:<br />
Either through entering your email<br />
address, or via Facebook and<br />
LinkedIn. Every month you will<br />
receive a short e-newsletter with latest<br />
posts and of course you can opt out at<br />
any time.<br />
The Strathallan worldwide network,<br />
possesses a wealth of talent and<br />
opportunity that is hard to beat.<br />
We hope you will be part of it.<br />
Activate your profile today at<br />
www.strathconnect.co.uk<br />
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Website, social media<br />
and publications<br />
Website:<br />
www.strathallan.co.uk<br />
News and forthcoming<br />
events<br />
We regularly update the website and<br />
publish news every week. Please do<br />
check out the News and Events section<br />
for information on what is happening<br />
and what is coming up.<br />
You can access the Parent Portal from<br />
the Log In section in the top right<br />
corner. There is also a parents section<br />
which will continually be updated<br />
www.strathallan.co.uk/school-life/<br />
parents/<br />
Sports news &<br />
fixture updates<br />
We have a dedicated sports website.<br />
You can access this from the main<br />
school website or by visiting<br />
www.strathallansport.co.uk. You can<br />
also download an app directly to your<br />
phone from this site.<br />
School<br />
calendar<br />
For details of what is happening week<br />
by week visit www.strathallancalendar.<br />
co.uk/week.aspx<br />
You can also access this on your<br />
phone.<br />
You will also be sent a printed copy<br />
by post every term.<br />
Social<br />
media<br />
The School runs active social media<br />
accounts on Facebook, twitter and<br />
Instagram accessible by everyone.<br />
There is also a closed Facebook group<br />
for parents, monitored by other<br />
parents and designed to be a place<br />
where you can ask questions, find out<br />
more and seek information.<br />
Houses run closed twitter and<br />
Facebook accounts which parents can<br />
also join. For pupil protection we do<br />
not put pupil’s full names in any social<br />
media posts – rather first name and<br />
the surname initial.<br />
Strathallan<br />
news<br />
We publish a printed newsletter three<br />
times a year which is also available<br />
online. You can tell us whether you<br />
prefer to receive a print copy or access<br />
the digital version.<br />
Connect with us<br />
• Facebook: @StrathallanSchool<br />
• Facebook closed group for<br />
parents: @StrathallanParent<br />
• Twitter: @StrathallanSch<br />
• Twitter: @strathallansport<br />
• Twitter: @strathpipeband<br />
• Instagram:<br />
@StrathallanSchoolOfficial<br />
Ask your Housemaster/Housemistress<br />
about group House accounts.<br />
Weekly What’s On<br />
You will receive a weekly ‘What’s On’<br />
at Strathallan for the week ahead<br />
by email.<br />
Headmaster’s<br />
update<br />
You will receive a comprehensive<br />
letter from the Headmaster every<br />
term full of information on what is<br />
happening in the School.<br />
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Who’s who<br />
in the School?<br />
Housemaster/<br />
Housemistress<br />
Your child’s Housemaster/<br />
Housemistress is ultimately<br />
responsible for the efficient running<br />
of the House and in particular the<br />
academic, social and physical wellbeing<br />
and development of the pupils<br />
within it.<br />
They are the first port of call for any<br />
questions you may have about your<br />
child’s wellbeing, academic progress<br />
or activities, or for day-to-day<br />
school life.<br />
Every Houseparent lives in their own<br />
accommodation in the House.<br />
All our Houseparents are also teachers<br />
and coaches and have busy schedules,<br />
so the best way to contact them is by<br />
email. Simply use the house name<br />
fol<strong>low</strong>ed by @strathallan.co.uk e.g.<br />
Ruthven@strathallan.co.uk<br />
Your Houseparent may then put you<br />
in touch with:<br />
• Academic Tutor – who meets<br />
with your child every week and is<br />
responsible for overseeing their<br />
academic progress.<br />
• Deputy Head Pastoral – Mr David<br />
Barnes oversees the pastoral care,<br />
well-being and child protection<br />
of every child in the School. His<br />
responsibilities include:<br />
Child Protection Co-ordinator;<br />
Named Person Service Coordinator.<br />
He also oversees all<br />
Tutors and school tours and trips<br />
including the Kenya programme<br />
whereby a number of pupils<br />
spend up to 2 weeks in a school<br />
and orphanage in Kenya every year.<br />
All Houseparents report to<br />
Mr Barnes.<br />
admindjb@strathallan.co.uk<br />
• Deputy Head Academic – Mr Sean<br />
Hamill is responsible for standards<br />
of teaching and learning across the<br />
School and disciplinary matters in<br />
class and around School. All Heads<br />
of Department have a reporting<br />
line to Mr Hamill.<br />
Dha@strathallan.co.uk<br />
• Director of Studies – Mr Adam<br />
Streatfield-James is responsible<br />
for the curriculum at all levels,<br />
subject selection and form orders.<br />
Adminacwsj@strathallan.co.uk<br />
• Director of Sport – Ms Audrey<br />
Sime is Director of our sports<br />
programme at Strathallan and is<br />
in charge of the physical fitness<br />
and wellbeing of pupils. She is<br />
also Deputy Child Protection Coordinator.<br />
sport@strathallan.co.uk<br />
• The Bursar – Mr Anthony Glasgow<br />
MBE is in charge of Finance, Estates<br />
and Domestic Services. The Bursar<br />
oversees all means-tested bursary<br />
applications and fee remissions.<br />
bursar@strathallan.co.uk<br />
• Head of Learning Support –<br />
Mrs Kate Streatfeild-James is<br />
responsible for learning support<br />
across the School.<br />
staffksj@strathallan.co.uk<br />
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Who’s who<br />
in the School?<br />
Staff –<br />
Who’s Who<br />
A full list of staff is available in the<br />
Parent Handbook.<br />
For general<br />
enquiries<br />
School Reception can be contacted<br />
on Tel: +44(0) 1738 812 546 or by<br />
email on secretary@strathallan.co.uk<br />
and can help with general enquiries.<br />
Other<br />
Contacts<br />
• Ms. Shona Ambrose is in charge of<br />
the Student Exchange Programme<br />
which is available to Fifth Form<br />
pupils. Every year a group of pupils<br />
apply to spend a summer in South<br />
Africa, New Zealand or Australia.<br />
In return we welcome pupils from<br />
those countries to Strathallan in the<br />
Winter term.<br />
staffsema@strathallan.co.uk<br />
• Mr Andrew Watt is in charge of<br />
Careers and Destination Advice<br />
at Strathallan. He supports pupils<br />
in their preparation for life beyond<br />
Strathallan and helps them prepare<br />
for university and college entrance.<br />
careers@strathallan.co.uk<br />
• External Relations, Admissions<br />
and Parent Engagement -<br />
Mrs Fiona Duncan is Director<br />
of External Relations and is<br />
responsible for Admissions,<br />
Marketing, Alumni and Parent<br />
engagement.<br />
f.duncan@strathallan.co.uk<br />
• Chantelle Robson is Admissions<br />
Manager and also coordinates<br />
Scholarship applications,<br />
c.robson@strathallan.co.uk;<br />
Aileen Wilson is Alumni and<br />
External Relations Manager,<br />
a.wilson@strathallan.co.uk<br />
• The Headmaster – Mr Mark Lauder<br />
has overall responsibility for the<br />
School and reports to our Board<br />
of Governors. Mr Lauder is always<br />
happy to meet with parents but has<br />
a very busy diary. We therefore ask<br />
parents to speak with the relevant<br />
Deputy or other member of staff in<br />
the first instance.<br />
Headmasterspa@strathallan.co.uk<br />
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Who’s who<br />
in the School?<br />
International<br />
parents<br />
Mr David Giles is our Director of<br />
International Study Programmes and<br />
along with Mr Louis Dunn, Director of<br />
International Studies, is responsible<br />
for the well-being and progress of all<br />
international pupils for whom English<br />
is not their first language. They can be<br />
contacted at: d.giles@strathallan.co.uk;<br />
l.dunn@strathallan.co.uk<br />
Chinese Counsellor – Dr Tao Zhou<br />
is our Chinese Counsellor and is<br />
available to be a listening ear and to<br />
provide advice to Chinese parents<br />
and pupils. He can be contacted on<br />
stafftz@strathallan.co.uk. Dr Zhou<br />
also has a WeChat account.<br />
English as an Additional Language –<br />
Ms Traude Ailinger is in charge of our<br />
English language support and can be<br />
contacted on: eal@strathallan.co.uk<br />
The Health<br />
Centre<br />
The Health Centre is staffed by a team<br />
of professionals. During term time<br />
there is always a nurse on duty from<br />
7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and<br />
on call outwith these times.<br />
There is a visiting doctor three times<br />
a week. Private physiotherapy sessions<br />
are conducted weekly. Pupils can ask<br />
for advice from House staff or can<br />
refer themselves directly to the<br />
Health Centre.<br />
Counselling<br />
Service<br />
Counselling can be accessed by pupils<br />
according to individual need.<br />
What does<br />
the Assistant<br />
Housemaster/<br />
Housemistress do?<br />
The Assistant Housemaster/<br />
Housemistress supports Housemaster/<br />
Housemistress in the House. Most live<br />
in the House too.<br />
What does<br />
Matron do?<br />
Matron takes care of domestic duties<br />
such as laundry and cleaning in the<br />
House and is also responsible for<br />
pupils’ health.<br />
She dispenses medication, makes<br />
sure pupils get to any appointments<br />
on time, sees that they have the<br />
correct uniform and many other<br />
similar duties.<br />
Most importantly Matrons are there as<br />
a listening ear, to be a friendly face and<br />
to help with any concerns or queries<br />
a child might have.<br />
Gappies<br />
In the Junior School, Riley there are<br />
two gap students every year who<br />
usually come from New Zealand or<br />
Australia. Affectionately known as the<br />
Gappies they are there to help with<br />
lessons and with social time and to be<br />
a big brother and sister to Riley pupils.<br />
Did you<br />
know?<br />
?<br />
We run an exchange programme<br />
with schools in New Zealand,<br />
Australia and South Africa. Fifth<br />
Form pupils can apply to spend a<br />
summer in a partner school.<br />
In return we welcome pupils from<br />
partner schools to Strathallan at<br />
other times in the year. They either<br />
stay with the pupil’s family or in the<br />
boarding house.<br />
To find our more, please contact<br />
Ms. Shona Ambrose staffsema@<br />
strathallan.co.uk.<br />
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Academic review<br />
and progress reports<br />
Form Orders<br />
and reports<br />
Every half term your child’s teachers<br />
will write a Form Order. This is<br />
designed to give you and your child a<br />
regular update on their progress. It is<br />
available online on the Parent Portal.<br />
Every term you will receive a full<br />
report about your child’s progress.<br />
This will cover every academic subject<br />
as well as include comments from your<br />
child’s Housemaster/Housemistress.<br />
Parent<br />
meetings<br />
There is an annual parent meeting<br />
for each year group which is an<br />
opportunity for you to speak to all<br />
your child’s teachers. We encourage<br />
you to attend with your child to al<strong>low</strong><br />
discussion of progress.<br />
We organize parent meetings around<br />
the beginning and end of terms for the<br />
convenience of boarding parents.<br />
Parent<br />
forums<br />
These take place in Houses once a year.<br />
These provide the opportunity for<br />
parents to gather together and discuss<br />
specific issues with House staff and<br />
fel<strong>low</strong> parents. All dates are included<br />
in the School Calendar.<br />
Junior School,<br />
Riley House<br />
Parent Forums take the form of coffee<br />
mornings throughout the year.<br />
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School<br />
Events<br />
There is a busy programme of events and fixtures throughout the year.<br />
Parents, guardians and families are very welcome to attend.<br />
Sports<br />
fixtures<br />
Sports fixtures are detailed in the<br />
printed calendar, but the best place<br />
to check for up to date information<br />
including changes to fixtures and<br />
team lists is the website:<br />
www.strathallansport.co.uk<br />
Tea, coffee, soup and sandwiches<br />
are always served in the Wilf Hoare<br />
Room at the end of matches for those<br />
watching the matches. Match teas are<br />
also provided for visiting teams and<br />
Strathallan pupils.<br />
Whole School<br />
social events<br />
We run a series of events for you, your<br />
family and friends throughout the year.<br />
Some events have a limited capacity<br />
and we encourage you to register so<br />
that we can cater for everyone more<br />
effectively.<br />
Please see the Events page on the<br />
website for details:<br />
www.strathallan.co.uk<br />
Occasionally the play and musical can<br />
have adult themes which make them<br />
unsuitable for younger children so<br />
always best to check on the website<br />
first. Keep an eye on the School<br />
Facebook group @strathallanschool for<br />
parent only events too. We hold regular<br />
drinks receptions and other activities<br />
throughout the year.<br />
On page 24 is a sample of planned<br />
activities for this year. These events<br />
may be liable to change and there<br />
may also be additional events.<br />
Check the School calendar<br />
www.strathallancalendar.co.uk and<br />
website for up to date information.<br />
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School<br />
Events<br />
?<br />
Did you<br />
know?<br />
Easter & Summer Camps<br />
We run a busy programme of Easter<br />
and Summer camps in sports,<br />
performing arts and more for ages 7<br />
+ and for beginner to advanced level.<br />
Places book up quickly so make<br />
sure you secure your child’s place<br />
by visiting www.strathallan.co.uk/<br />
learning/sport/sports-activitycamps/<br />
Camps are open to non-pupils also.<br />
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School<br />
Events<br />
These are a sample of the events arranged throughout the year. Keep an eye on the School Website and the monthly<br />
‘Whats on’ email for information and updates.<br />
EVENTS CALENDAR<br />
SEPT<br />
OCT<br />
Parents Clay Target Shooting Evening<br />
Come and try your hand at Clay Target Shooting at our Clay Shooting Academy. Don’t worry if you have never picked<br />
up a gun before – our world class instructors will be on hand to guide you.<br />
House Music<br />
A very informal inter-House music competition with each House putting forward a choir (in which every member of<br />
House takes part), an ensemble and a solo. An external adjudicator determines the winners.<br />
NOV<br />
Mums’ Social Evening<br />
A great chance to get to know other Strath mums. Held in The Bothy, Perth, this is always a fun evening.<br />
Christmas Concert<br />
Showcasing the best of our music across the whole School • Perth Concert Hall.<br />
School Play<br />
Strathallan’s acting talent takes to the stage in the School theatre over two nights.<br />
DEC<br />
Carols in the City, London<br />
A beautiful carol service for all the family held in Covent Garden, London, fol<strong>low</strong>ed by mulled wine and mince pies.<br />
Carols in the City, Edinburgh<br />
A beautiful carol service for all the family held in Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, fol<strong>low</strong>ed by mulled wine and mince pies.<br />
Family Ceilidh<br />
Bring along the whole family for a fun night of Scottish country dancing – don’t worry if you’ve never done it before,<br />
there will be a caller guiding everyone through each dance.<br />
FEB<br />
Variety Show<br />
The full panoply of Strathallan pupil talent is on view at this annual competition.<br />
MAR<br />
School Musical<br />
The combined forces of the School Music and Drama departments come to the fore over three nights in the<br />
School theatre.<br />
Headmaster’s Music<br />
Held in School and a wonderful opportunity to see our musicians at their finest.<br />
Sports Day<br />
The culmination of athletics in the summer term. Fiercely fought inter-House competition fol<strong>low</strong>ed by a BBQ.<br />
JUNE<br />
Speech Day<br />
A highlight of the year, this is compulsory for all pupils to attend, and is a day for celebrating the achievements of<br />
pupils of all ages. Afterwards there is a BBQ on the Lawn and the opportunity to see a concert, take a look at the Art<br />
Exhibition and visit other areas of the School.<br />
Leaver’s Ball<br />
A fabulous night for Upper Sixth pupils and their parents to celebrate the culmination of their time at Strathallan.<br />
Junior School, Riley House Performance Showcase<br />
The Junior School’s very own showcase in the School theatre.<br />
Valedictory Service<br />
A final service of thanks for Upper Sixth pupils and their families fol<strong>low</strong>ed by drinks and a buffet lunch in the<br />
dining hall.<br />
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Strath<br />
Dictionary<br />
STRATH TERM<br />
Alumna/<br />
alumnus/alumni<br />
Assembly<br />
DEFINITION<br />
Former pupil(s) – also known as Strathallian(s).<br />
Whole School gets together every Friday in Chapel.<br />
Brew room<br />
Available on every floor in boarding Houses for pupils to make light snacks.<br />
Casuals<br />
CCF<br />
Chanter<br />
Colours<br />
Congregational<br />
practice (Congy)<br />
Distinction (Stinky)<br />
Division (Div.)<br />
Duke of Edinburgh<br />
(DofE) Award Scheme<br />
Exeat<br />
Casuals can be worn when School uniform is not required.<br />
Combined Cadet Force. From Fourth Form onwards, pupils can choose to join either Army, Navy or Marines for<br />
activities on Wednesday afternoons.<br />
The pipe of the bagpipes used to learn to finger the different melody notes of bagpipe music.<br />
Awards for achievement in a variety of disciplines: • Sport • Academic • International • Music • Performing Arts<br />
Colours are shown by a coloured band being sewn around the <strong>low</strong>er sleeve of the School blazer.<br />
Held in Chapel every week to practice congregational singing.<br />
Awarded by teachers for outstanding effort in a piece of work. In the Junior School, Riley House, it is awarded for<br />
the culmination of eight merits.<br />
Each pupil in the Junior School, Riley House is assigned to a Division.<br />
A national scheme promoting leadership skills. Pupils start working toward Bronze and can work up to<br />
Gold over three years. Gold awards are presented at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh.<br />
Weekend leave for Junior School, Riley House pupils only.<br />
Fatigues<br />
Firefly<br />
Form Order<br />
Punishment. This usually involves cleaning up in the Dining Hall after meals or similar.<br />
Virtual learning platform which al<strong>low</strong>s teachers and pupils to publish and access information from anywhere<br />
with an internet connection. Used for lesson planning, preparation and content.<br />
Mid-term report of pupil performance.<br />
Gappie<br />
Students (usually from Australia or New Zealand) who work in the Junior School, Riley House every year.<br />
Gated<br />
GIRFEC<br />
Hoodies<br />
Punishment. Confined to House and required to report to a member of staff on a regular basis.<br />
GIRFEC is the national approach in Scotland to improving outcomes and supporting the wellbeing of our children<br />
and young people by offering the right help at the right time from the right people. It supports them and their<br />
parent(s) to work in partnership with the services that can help them. www.gov.scot/Topics/People/Young-<br />
People/gettingitright/what-is-girfec<br />
Hooded sweatshirts. There are House hoodies and sometimes hoodies for different activities.<br />
House<br />
Boarding House. All pupils (day and boarding) are allocated to one House during their time at Strathallan.<br />
House Music<br />
John Muir Award<br />
LAMDA<br />
Annual inter-house music competition.<br />
Alternative to CCF for pupils on a Wednesday afternoon. An environmental award scheme promoting personal<br />
development through outdoor experiences, encouraging awareness, understanding and responsibility for wild<br />
places.<br />
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts<br />
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Dictionary<br />
STRATH TERM<br />
DEFINITION<br />
Late card<br />
Issued to pupils when they are late for class. They then have to report to Mr Hamill.<br />
Pitreavie<br />
Venue for athletics meetings.<br />
Peer mentor<br />
Prep<br />
Reels<br />
Report<br />
Roll call<br />
Senior pupils who receive training to act as a listening ear and advisor to other pupils.<br />
Subject work to be undertaken outside of class hours. Formal prep times are:<br />
• Junior School, Riley House: 6.15pm - 7pm • Senior School: 7.30pm - 9pm<br />
In the Junior School and in Third Form and Fourth Form prep takes place downstairs in Houses under<br />
supervision. In older years pupils can use their study bedroom.<br />
Social event with Scottish country dancing.<br />
A formal record of pupil performance received at the end of each term. Housemasters/Housemistresses and<br />
Headmaster will also add their comments as will the Headmaster.<br />
Register of pupils taken every morning in House.<br />
Rothesay Pier<br />
Shirt sleeve order<br />
Snow day<br />
SOCS<br />
Speech Day<br />
Strath<br />
Car parking area next to the Dining Hall – School mini-buses leave from here in the evenings.<br />
Issued by Captains of School in hot weather, having sought permission from the Headmaster – means blazers do<br />
not have to be worn.<br />
If there is sufficient snow to ski in the winter then trips will be arranged to the ski slopes at Glenshee in<br />
place of Games. All equipment can be hired.<br />
Website detailing sports fixtures, team sheets, results. www.strathallansports.co.uk<br />
Compulsory for all pupils. Parents and guests are invited to join us to celebrate the successes of pupils that year.<br />
Prizes are awarded.<br />
Shortened term for Strathallan School.<br />
Strathallian<br />
Former pupil.<br />
The Saloon<br />
The Valley<br />
Tasty Tuesday<br />
Room in the Library used for reading and containing portraits of former Headmasters<br />
Wooded area adjacent to the Junior School, Riley House for the sole use of Riley pupils. If playing in the Valley an<br />
extra pair of tracksuit bottoms is required.<br />
Bacon and veggie rolls on sale to support children in Kenya.<br />
Tuck<br />
Sweets and snacks sold in House by Matron.<br />
Tutor<br />
All pupils are allocated a Tutor. Each year group in each House will have their own Tutor.<br />
Tutor innings (inny)<br />
Social evenings held in House with the Tutor and Tutor group.<br />
Tutor outings<br />
Social outings with the Tutor and tutor group e.g. ten pin bowling.<br />
Valedictory<br />
All Upper Sixth pupils and their parents/guests are invited to a service celebrating their time at School.<br />
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Further<br />
information<br />
You will find comprehensive information about life at Strathallan in<br />
the Parent Handbook (Information for Parents) which is available on<br />
the Parent Portal.<br />
In the meantime if you have any questions or suggestions for<br />
other content to be included here, please don’t hesitate to contact:<br />
marketing@strathallan.co.uk<br />
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Perth PH2 9EG<br />
Scotland UK<br />
Tel: +44 (0)1738 815003<br />
marketing@strathallan.co.uk<br />
www.strathallan.co.uk<br />
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