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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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4<br />

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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Strathallan School <strong>Welcome</strong> Pack


5<br />

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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6<br />

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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Strathallan School <strong>Welcome</strong> Pack


7<br />

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 />

><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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Strathallan School <strong>Welcome</strong> Pack


9<br />

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 />

><br />

9


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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Strathallan School <strong>Welcome</strong> Pack


11<br />

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 />

?<br />

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 />

www.strathallan.co.uk ><br />

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Tel: +44 (0)1738 815003<br />

marketing@strathallan.co.uk<br />

www.strathallan.co.uk<br />

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