Boarding House Handbook
& EXPECTATIONS
FOR BOARDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Welcome to Harrow Boarding
This handbook is designed to
provide information that you
may need in order to prepare for
boarding at Harrow International
School. Please take the time to
read it’s contents.
Introduction
A sense of community is of immense value to pupils and families; it stems from our wish to
understand and care for the whole, growing child. Our care does not start and stop at the school
gate.
We believe that respect for pupils, faith in pupils and an ability to see the world through their eyes
should inform our teaching and our care. Indeed, we see teaching primarily as an act of care. If we
care about our pupils, we will notice and respond to a need, identify and develop a talent, discover
and resolve unhappiness. If we provide evidence of this care our students will feel secure and
valued, and will value themselves and others.
master, Housemistress, Matron and Assistant House Parents play a crucial part in the lives
of boarders and their families. This is a task which we take on with pleasure, excitement and
enthusiasm. We try to be tolerant and forgiving and at the same time to provide a structure and
sense of purpose to boarders and their families.
This handbook is designed to provide information to parents and pupils who are already boarding
or who are considering boarding. Clearly it is not possible to include every detail about boarding
life at Harrow as there is so much going on. However, this handbook will guide pupils and their
families through starting as a boarder and describe life within the boarding community.
For
For others, they will have other children already involved in either this system or one elsewhere.
Whatever your background, you will need to know that your child is being cared for in a broad and
balanced way.
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The Boarding Houses exist within the framework of the school as a whole. Boarding at Harrow is
based on the principle that it should act as an extension of the pupil’s family. The Houses have
a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere which provides a happy and structured environment for
boarders and their families.
You are always welcome to visit your child.
may simply wish to spend some time with them. Perhaps you will want to take your child out for
the evening or a treat. This is acceptable but please let us know beforehand. Whatever the reason,
are unable to visit your child frequently then you can be sure that they will be given a wide range
of opportunities and access to activities which will seek to help them develop in the broadest
sense.
It is important
These include, for example, extra lessons in Maths, languages or English, working in the computer
rooms or library, swimming, basketball and table tennis etc.
There is always time during the week and at the weekend for boarders to take part in a variety of
sporting and cultural events.
The school performs concerts, plays and other cultural events regularly and boarders are expected
to take part in as many of these as possible.
3 Birthday Cakes
If you are having a birthday you are welcome to order a cake or
bring one in to share with your friends. This may be done between
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm each night in the common room. You may invite
your friends to stay behind and celebrate with you.
The Boarding Houses are situated on the east
side of the school campus behind the swimming
pool and sports hall. At present the separate
Houses accommodate up to 65 boys and 60 girls.
In addition to the dormitories and the common
rooms, the pupils have access to some of the
facilities within school, including the library,
computer rooms, swimming pool, sports hall,
the school day is over, the premises become very
much the boarders’ own.
Within the House itself, there are areas for socialising, watching T V and DVD, playing pool,
instrumental practice and using computers with email and skype facilities. Boys and girls mix
freely within the House common room areas and outside space but there is no inter-visiting
between boys’ and girls’ bedrooms. ANY PUPIL BREAKING THE RULE OF GOING INTO THE
AREAS OF THE OPPOSITE SEX WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE BOARDING.
We hope the Houses are seen very much as just that - a house and a home. You are always
welcome to come and visit.
The Head of Boarding is responsible to the Head Master for the day-to-day running of the
Houses and the welfare of the boarders. The Housemaster / Housemistress and assistants live
within the Boarding Houses and are assisted in residence by the Matrons, who co-ordinate medical
support, housekeeping and general help. There are also residential assistants. In addition to these
between them, two Thai assistants who are residential and two gap students who are yet another
asset to the Boarding House.
within the House on weekday evenings and at weekends. When all the pupils are present, there
to a very wide range of adults.
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very nature of their positions these are people who care about the welfare of your children. We
do not see ourselves as an exclusive club where parents are only welcome as guests. We are an
inclusive part of boarders’ family lives and wish to share this, rather than be insular about our
School-based extra-curricular programme
between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Details will be sent out at the start of each term. Students are
expected to sign up for activities every day. (Monday - Thursday)
House activities
committed and friendly group of people from a wide range of backgrounds and with a wide range
of interests. We all have a common interest in providing the most appropriate and supportive
atmosphere within which your child as a boarder will grow and prosper.
additional activities between 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm. These are usually only for boarders.
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1 The Houses
Parents will always be informed of any matters
of concern and should feel free to let us know of
any concerns either they or their child have.
Parents are always welcome to visit their child
and the level of informal communication
formal meeting may be held with parents to
ensure that all is well and to resolve any queries
or concerns. The Housemaster / Housemistress is always willing to meet parents by appointment
for a private discussion but, in practice, we hope that parents very rarely feel the need for such a
meeting.
Christopher Johnson
Suvit Pengchan (Vit)
HEAD OF BOARDING / HOUSEMISTRESS
Mob: 087 991 7323, email: [email protected]
HOUSEMASTER
Mob: 082 333 5777, email: [email protected]
PA TO HEAD OF BOARDING
Mob: 082 325 5777, email: [email protected]
Tel. 02 503 7222 Ext 3022, Fax: 02 503 7222 Ext 3021
Nurse Joe
MATRON
Mob: 081 549 1828
For those parents who are unable to visit frequently, special arrangements for communication can
be made as appropriate, using email or regular phone calls to ensure that parents are kept fully
informed of their child’s progress and welfare.
Parents are, of course, free to contact the Boarding House at any time. Naturally we cannot all be
available at all times. However, if you wish to communicate information about your child then you
may do so in any of the following ways;
- Telephone Khun Vit, Secretary to Head of Boarding, on 02 503 7222 ext. 3022 or
082 325 5777 during the school day.
- Telephone Miss Liz Hammond, Head of Boarding on 087 991 7323 or Mr. Johnson
(Boys House) on 082 333 5777
Please remember that we are teaching throughout the day but will try to answer
your calls whenever possible.
- Write to the Housemaster / Housemistress, or email to [email protected]
or [email protected]
- Come in and see us. It would be useful if you telephoned / emailed to arrange a time when
w
par
arranged.
7 Pupils’ Communication with Home
on a regular basis, with regard to work and life in general.
Children may communicate with their parents using the payphone situated within the Girls’ House,
mobile phones, and email which is available in school and both Boarding Houses. Mobile phones
are not to be used after lights out.
the mobile.
home or calling your child every hour will not help with settling into boarding life.
The payphone accepts cash. You may call (phone) to each House on a phone-in line near the
pupils’ common rooms.
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Liz Hammond
Girls’ House
+66 (0) 2503 7222 ext. 1819
Boys’ House
+66 (0) 2503 7222 ext. 3025
(These lines take incoming calls only)
If, when parents visit, they wish to speak privately with their child, please let us know and the
10 Guardianship / Overseas Boarders
An overseas boarder is any student at Harrow who has both parents living outside Thailand
permanently.
If your child is an overseas boarder, it is very important that you appoint a local guardian.
8 Getting Started
When a new boarder arrives, everyone within the House will
be helping her or him to settle. A well established boarder of
similar age will be asked to guide the new boarder through
the daily routines. In addition to this, the Housemaster or
parents of new boarders will be invited in to chat about how
things are going. Boarders can talk to anyone at any stage
also applicable to parents.
Getting used to boarding takes a little time and new boarders are given special consideration
and care initially within the House and school for as long as is necessary. Tutors in school will be
informed of new boarders. Parents must give their child, if new to boarding, space and time
for settling in. Calling or visiting will not help your child settle. House parents will call you and
e-mail you with progress reports!
A guardian is an adult, resident in Thailand, to whom parents give certain authority to care for
their child while the parents are overseas. If parents are not contactable, the guardian can be a
relative or friend that can act on behalf of the parent. A guardian must be...
„ resident in Thailand
„ more than 25 years old
„ not in full time education
„ abilit to communicate in Thai and English is helpful
You must appoint a guardian for your child in Thailand if you are an oversea boarder.
A guardian is a representative of the parents while they are out of the country. A guardian should
be able to receive phone calls from the school and be able to collect and accommodate the
not contactable.
In the unlikely and unfortunate case of a medical emergency where hospital treatment is
necessary, we may call on a guardian if parents are not contactable to give consent for medical
9 Fire Drills
treatment. In the case of a student leaving Thailand after the end of term or arrivng in Thailand
before the beginning of term, the guardian will be expected to accommodate the student until the
school holidays - see calendar from school.
11 Handing in Return Airline Tickets and Passports
If the practice is at night, students should wake fellow boarders in their immediate area only.
Boarders should meet at the special Fire Meeting Point in silence.
For safety reasons, the school will keep each child’s passport and return
airline ticket. Students should hand their passports and return air tickets
to the students on the day of departure
look after all visa applications.
Boarders should line up in silence with other students from their dormitory and respond when the
Boarders must NEVER
do so.
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week to answer any questions which may have come up
The school must always have up-to-date phone numbers, e-mail addresses and postal addresses
for parents outside Thailand - even if only for a short period. Please e-mail these to Khun Vit,
Secretary to Head of Boarding, e-mail: [email protected] Please let us know if you have
contact changes.
12 Home Sickness
13 Relationships in Boarding
It is suggested that full time boarders stay in house for the
eek or so and do not take any leave to go to
The most important aspect is to understand the school attitude towards relationships between
get themselves into a regular routine.
better if boarders do not become girlfriend and boyfriend, but keep things on a less intimate level.
Students are allowed to use their mobile phones during
free time so parents can expect to be phoned. If this
concerns you please feel free to contact the Head of
Boarding directly at any time
between the sexes. They are not negotiable.
„ Helping their child to leave home - by spending time talking about the forthcoming
move and by helping to pack possessions which will give comfort and a link to home.
„ Making the arrangements for contact (visits and phone calls) very clear - agreeing these
arrangements with the child will contribute to a feeling of control.
„ Building a r
child t
„ Keeping themselves informed about their child’s progress and encouraging him or her to
take part in new activities and getting involved.
Pupils will be helped by:
14 Eating
Food is very important to all of us and particularly to growing young adults. There is always a
careful line to be drawn between ‘snacking’ and eating a proper balanced meal. The catering
following times:
„ Knowing about the symptoms of homesickness. Being able to recognise the signs will
enable them to understand their own moods and feelings.
„ Knowing to whom they can turn if they have a problem or a question.
„ Being clear about when they should contact home. Though it is tempting to phone in
search of comfort, this can extend the time it takes to settle.
„B
vital.
7:00 am
T
spreads, fruit and a cooked breakfast. Thai and
international options.
All boarders come to breakfast between 06:45 am - 7:15 am. It is a meal seen as a relaxed and quiet
time when we can all look forward to the day ahead.
12:20 pm
6:00 pm
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Breakfast
Morning Break
(in school)
Milk and snacks are provided in the dining hall.
Lunch
L
caf
and international, a vegetarian hot dish, Halal meal
and a choice of vegetables, salad bar, a choice fresh
fruit salad, and water.
Afternoon Tea
A snack provided in the dining hall.
Supper - Boarders
MUST attend meals
Two hot dishes, one Thai and one
international, a selection of fresh fruit, salad and water.
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Parents can help by:
„S
sitting very close together, hugging, and kissing.
„ Students in a relationship must never be found in each other’s rooms.
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can be together out of general view.
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We ask that all boarders return to their Houses to check the House notice board for events,
messages etc.
Although the dining hall is closed after supper, the boarders do have their own kitchenettes
within their House equipped with toasters, microwaves and cutlery. The school provides bread
and spreads for those hungry moments. Pupils may buy snacks from the House tuck shop and
these may be prepared and eaten in the House. Pupils may want to bring in their own snacks
such as noodle soups to prepare themselves in the House kitchens but we do insist that pupils
attend all meals.
Within the school there is 24-hour nursing cover. The
Housemaster / Housemistress and Matrons are available, on a
rota basis, to deal with non-routine medical matters 24 hours
There is a ‘surgery’ at 7:00 am each day when children may
speak to the matron on duty about any problem or medical
matters. Boarders are, of course, free to visit surgery at other
times during the day at the medical unit if necessary and
boarders have constant access to both male and female
All boarders MUST make sure they have everything they need
for the day as they are not permitted to come back to the House during the school day.
Pupils are responsible for waking themselves up and making their bed, which is all part of their
social development. Alarm clocks are required.
All boarders must leave the House by 7:30 am. If a boarder is continually late in the morning
House sanctions will be put in place i.e. Community Service or extra work will be assigned.
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Boarding Activities
from Monday to Thursday. Sixth form students are permitted to do their private study during
activity time, but must do two activities per week.
Boarders’ health is continually monitored by the House Matron and if she feels that the pupil needs
further attention she will accompany them to the Doctor’s surgery at the local hospital. Matrons
phone number see from page 4.
All medicines brought to school are to be signed into the surgery. It is very important that
circumstances change.
Children who are not taking part in evening Boarding House
activities will have free time during which they can use the
or TV and appropriate supervision is available. Alternatively,
they may simply wish to have some time playing with friends,
reading a book or relaxing in the Boarding House, which is
We would not generally contact the parents if a boarder has a mild condition but we will always
contact parents if their child is visiting the doctor or hospital for anythings serious. We have
unwell. It will sometimes be the case that a pupil may go home for a period of recovery if this is
felt necessary.
after school if they have had permission from the Housemaster / Housemistress but they are only
permitted in common room areas, not upstairs.
Homework 6:45 pm-8:45 pm
All swimming and sports absentees must obtain a sick note prior to the lesson from the Matron.
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15 Health
Room Clearing
Boarders are responsible for the making of their beds, for
ensuring that their room is neat and tidy and that clothes
are put away. The boarders will be sanctioned if their room is
Pupils have full supervised access to the library and the computers for research during the Prep
time. All pupils from the Boarding House are to attend Prep and if for any reason a student is to
miss Prep or be late, they must speak with the Housemaster / Housemistress.
Students from
Years 5-9
Years 10-11
Years 12-13
study in Common Roons
study in the Library
study in their rooms
18 Sleeping
Getting enough sleep is very important, particularly when life is as active as it is here at Harrow
International School. Bedtimes and lights out times have been carefully planned to allow pupils as
much free time as possible, balanced with appropriate rest.
We ask parents not to
call the children after lights-out. The bedtime routine is set out below.
6:30 am
6:45 - 7:30 am
7:30 am
7:40 am
Wake up
Breakfast open in boys common room
Leave House
Registration
completed to an appropriate degree at the end of each session. The way in which Prep is done by
individual children is carefully monitored to provide maximum support.
8:00 am - 2:50 pm
2:40 pm
School day
Snacks available in dining hall
If boarders feel that they are falling behind then they can speak with the Housemaster or
Housemistress and be sure that they will be helped in a supportive and appropriate manner.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
School Activities
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
In-House Activities - all boarders must check back into the Boaring
addition, some pupils will need further support and individual tutoring during Prep. This can be
arranged (school tutor college prices are charged).
Music Practice
Boarders who play an instrument must have daily
practice and this can happen in the music room
within the House where a piano is provided or in
school during the school day.
quality practice, it is also something that requires
personal commitment and we encourage the
children to take responsibility for their own
progress.
House before 5:00 pm and activities are provided for those
interested (not compulsory)
5:45 pm
Supper time Yrs5-10 and 6:20pm Yrs11-13
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Homework for all students
Senior Homework
8:00 pm
8:30 pm
8:30 pm
Years 4-6 Bedtime and showers
Years 4-6 Lights out
Years 7-8 Bedtime and showers
9:00 pm
Years 7-8 Lights out
9:00 pm
9:30 pm
Years 9-10 Bedtime and showers
Years 9-10 Lights out
9:30 pm
Year 11 Bedtime and showers
10:00 pm
Year 11 Lights out
10:00 pm
Years 12-13 Bedtime and showers
10:30 pm
Lights out
Punctuality
All pupils must be on time for meals, homework and bedtime.
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19 General Weekday Routine
20 Weekends and Leave Outs
Weekly boarders are free to leave at the end of the school
day at 3:00 pm on Friday, returning in time for bed on
Sunday evening or Monday morning for the start of school.
Weekly boarders must be collected by a parent, guardian,
driver or someone known to the Boarding House. Pupils
returning to the House, remembering to sign out and
collect a sign out slip to pass the security gate.
Leave Outs
School. However, once they are free from commitments they may go home on any weekend.
Pupils may not leave the campus by themselves on any given day unless given a ‘sign out slip’ by
to [email protected] or [email protected] with 24 hours notice and for
weekend leave outs for seniors by Thursday lunch time at the latest.
Years 12 and 13 may go out with their friends at the weekends. If they use this option House
staying in, either the pupil needs to work, is being sanctioned or for safety reasons. If your
your child is going, how, and with whom.
We operate a boarding system designed to meet the needs of families wherever possible. Parents
may, of course, visit during the week / weekends.
Boarders who wish to stay overnight at the weekend who do not normally do so must
inform us before Thursday morning. Each extra night will be charged at 2,000 baht per night.
Permission for weekend boarders to sleep at a friend’s house has to be given by the parents on
both side.
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the weekend and a range of events and trips are arranged for those boarders who remain in
residence.
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Half of our boarders will remain on Friday night in order to enjoy time with their friends,
attend optional sports coaching, Saturday schooling or, because their home is too far to travel
home for the weekend.
21 Pocket Money
If you wish us to look after your child’s pocket money,
this is possible. Boarders are encouraged to plan their
an active interest in the sensible management of the
boarders’ accounts and monitor spending, particularly on
tuck, very carefully.
Most boarders have their own bank accounts and ATM cards and therefore deal with their own
money. If boarders keep their money in their rooms this is done at their own risk. We
recommend a small safe for your child’s wardrobe. The cost is about 1,600 baht. It will stay with your child
throughout boarding and may be taken home at the end of boarding life.
22 Possessions and Privacy
Whilst boarders are welcome to bring personal items from home, they and their families are asked
to bear in mind the following:
„ If items of value are brought in this is entirely at the pupil’s risk. We teach the pupils not to
touch or use other pupils’ equipment but we cannot be held responsible for their
loss or damage.
„ Please note the school does not have insurance for children’s possessions.
Small stereos are allowed but pupils are to be considerate of their peers within the House.
„ Valuable jewellery, watches and electronic equipment should not be worn or held in
school.
„
pur
„ Pin boards are provided. Posters of wholesome content and tidiness are allowed to be
put on the walls with blu-tac only. The Housemaster / Housemistress reserves the right to
ask f
before you put anything up.
„ Stickers may not be put anywhere in the House.
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23 Clothing, Laundry and Smartness
We are proud of our boarders and expect them to
set high standards of school work, homework and
participation in all aspects of school life. Without
exception, we expect them to set the standards
for the whole school. This includes wearing the
school uniform.
As part of developing a sense of personal worth and
self esteem, boarders are asked to take a personal
sense of pride in the way they dress and in the care
of their uniform and ‘casual’ clothes. Uniform must
be worn correctly, with no shirts hanging out.
Hair for boys must not be over the collar and if it is we may take your child to the hairdressers. If
the hair is inappropriate for school the child will not be allowed to attend classes until the hair has
been corrected. Girls should wear their hair tied back if longer than shoulder length. Keep it tidy.
There is a clothes wash every other day and bed linen is washed
every week. Boarders are asked to take responsibility for
making their own beds.
All clothing should be named using name tapes sewn into
the garment and parents are asked to look carefully at the
clothing list supplied at the back of this booklet. If boarders
bring in too many items we have a problem with storage. We
may not be able to accommodate them.
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Any cash brought in (which should only be with parents’
prior knowledge) should be given to the Housemaster
/ Housemistress for safe keeping; it will be recorded and
kept in the safe. The boarders’ pocket money may be
deposited or withdrawn at 5:40 pm each day, Monday to
Friday and the pupil will sign money in and out.
Pupils should be aware of the following important rules about possessions and privacy:
„ Nobody should ever go through a child’s personal items without the Housemaster /
Housemistr ess’s permission, this will only be done with the child knowing, or with the
the Headmaster’s permission .
„ Bedrooms are private areas. Pupils may not enter other people’s bedrooms without being
invited to do so and may only remain while the person who issued the invitation remains
there.
„ Boys and girls are not allowed in each others’ rooms.
„ Anyone found stealing will be sanctioned and maybe asked to leave boarding house.
Please note:
„ Boarders’ mobile phone numbers must be noted with the Housemaster / Housemistress.
M
„ The use of tobacco products, illegal drugs, alcohol and pornographic items are
strictly forbidden and there will be serious penalties for pupils involved with these
activities, which is likely to exclude children from the House.
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25 Admissions
At Harrow we are very fortunate in having a large number of adults to whom pupils and their
families may turn if they feel something needs to be sorted out or if they have any suggestions. In
the Boarding House, views are sought and respected relating to their lives within the school, both
Children in Years 5 and above are admitted to the Boarding House if we feel they are mature
enough.
House meetings.
members know at interview that the child is not yet able to cope with boarding and may be asked to
reapply at a later date. Also, there needs to be a place available within the day school and bed
space within their age group in the House. Admission of a current day pupil to the Boarding House
the boarding situation. Admission of boarders new to the school is managed by the Admissions
Secretary and Head of Boarding.
26 Holiday / Travel Arrangements
Students from overseas and from other parts of
the afternoon before they are to commence
Matters of Concern (as a boarder)
the Head of Boarding and Khun Vit a week prior to
If you are concerned about any issue or the way you are treated at school by another pupil
or adult then you should speak to, write to or telephone an adult whom you feel you can
trust. Ask a friend to help you discuss issues.
If your child is travelling as an unaccompanied
You might choose to speak to, write to or telephone;
them. Younger students will be met by one of the
„ Head of Boarding
„ The Housemaster or Housemistress
„ Your Parents
„ The Assistant Housemaster / Housemistress
„ A Matron
„ Your Tutor or Form Teacher
„ The Headmaster
„ A School Counsellor
following morning and sent to the Head of Boarding a week before the start of term.
When students arrive at the airport, please wait inside the exit door number 3 where a member of
will meet you. Do not walk around the airport. Phone the Head of Boarding if you do not see our
Boarders go home at each school holiday, full-term and and half-term breaks.
There are some long weekend during the year where boarders are asked to go home or go to
guardians.
If students need to be taken to the airport this should be arranged in writing with the Head of
Boarding or Khun Vit, PA to Head of Boarding, at least one week before the date of departure.
Please do not arrive at the Bangkok Airport later than 8 pm. wherever possible.
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There may be times when a boarder feels unhappy about being away from home or about
something that has happened to her or him. If this arises then the most important thing to stress
is that they should seek out an adult with whom they feel they can discuss it. The House
master / Housemistress / Matron / assistants and tutors are always available to talk to pupils
and their families if there are any concerns. These concerns may be about general routines or
managing as a boarder and should be quickly resolved. The concerns may be of a more serious
nature and of course, in such cases, the Headmaster may be consulted. The following guidelines
for pupils are displayed around the House:
27 Conclusion
There will undoubtedly be things that are not covered in this handbook and, if this is the case,
then please do not hesitate to let us know. This is meant as a working handbook which will
develop and evolve when new issues are raised.
The Boarding Houses at Harrow are wonderful places, full of excitement, enjoyment and
environment where boarders and their families can thrive and this can only be achieved by
Miss Liz Hammond
Head of Boarding
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We are always happy to speak to prospective boarders’ parents to provide further information.
Aug 2011
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Boarding House Reminders
Please Read Carefully
Prep (Homework Club)
Students are to complete Prep between 6:45 pm to 8:45 pm
from Monday to Thursday. Any student who wishes to miss or be
late for Prep must seek permission from the Head of Boarding or
Housemaster / Housemistress in advance.
If students do not have any Homework they must do silent reading
during Prep time. Weaker English speaking students and Primary
children must bring their reading books to Prep time.
Daily Routine
Bed Times
6:30 am
6:45 - 7:30 am
Wake up
Breakfast in boys common room
extension:
7:30 am
7:40 am
8:00 am - 2:45 pm
2:40 pm
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
5:45 pm
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Leave House
Registration
School day
Snacks available in dining hall
School Activities
In-House Activities (not compulsory)
Supper time
Homework for all students
Senior Homework
Years 4-6
Years 7-8
Years 9-10
Year 11
Years 12-13
Bed times begin at 8:30 pm and all the House lights are out by 10:30 pm
School Activities
8:00 pm (lights out 08:30 pm)
8:30 pm (lights out 09:00 pm)
9:00 pm (lights out 09:30 pm)
9:30 pm (lights out 10:00 pm)
10:00 pm (lights out 10:30 pm)
Punctuality
All students must be on time when getting up and out of the house, for all meals, school
registration, activities, homework and bedtime.
Permission to miss any meal must be obtained in advance.
Students are not to return to the Boarding House between breakfast and 4:00 pm. They must
take everything they need for the day, including activities, to school with them.
All students in Years 4-11 must choose an activity every night from Monday to Thursday.
Students in Years 12-13 who do not do an activity everyday are to go to the Dining Hall or Library
or 6th Form area from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm. We ask that Years 12-13 do two activities or more per
week.
In House Activities
Sickness
If a student is sick, the Matron must be consulted and only she may authorise the student to be
absent from school.
If a student cannot do PE, swimming or a sporting activity for any reason related to their health
they must get a sick note from Matron.
From 4:15 pm-5:45 pm there will be a House Activity around the boarding area. This is not
compulsory but boarders should be using their time wisely, maybe working or resting if not
participating. Computers may not be available every day after school but always during Prep.
Permission to Leave the School Campus
or have a sign out slip. Leaving the school campus without a sign out slip will result in suspension
from boarding.
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The boarders’ daily routine is as follows:
Senior students who leave school at weekends with friends must be given permission by
weekend, by email before Friday. They will be given a sign out slip, which they must show to the
gate guard before they can leave the campus.
Visitors
Harrow School Uniform
Students must change out of uniform when home from school.
All items of school uniform must be labeled with the student’s nick name.
Hair for boys must not go below the collar, we will take your son for a hair cut if needed.
Students can invite friends into the Boarding House common rooms with the permission of the
Earrings for boys are NOT to be worn in school or the Boarding House.
ANY STUDENT BREAKING THIS RULE WILL BE VERY SEVERELY PUNISHED AND MOST LIKELY
BE ASKED TO LEAVE.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones should not be taken into school but should be locked away in the secure area of
the student’s bedroom.
Weekends
locked in the student’s lockable safe. Do not leave money, phones, MP3 players etc so they are
visible lock them away.
by the Boarding House.
out and collect a leave out slip.
Students may use mobile phones outside of school hours, except during Prep or after lights out.
Students may not leave the campus by themselves unless a written request from a parent or
guardian has been sent to the Head of Boarding or Housemaster / Housemistress and permission
has been granted.
A student leaving the campus without leave out will be suspended (send home for a period)
If a student wishes to stay for additional nights at the weekend, a parent or guardian must seek
permission in writing, at least 48 hours in advance. There will be a charge of 2,000 baht for
additional nights.
Cars, Motorcycles and Bicycles
Cars and motorcycles driven by boarders must not be brought onto
the campus.
Boarders may bring bicycles onto the campus, with the permission of
between 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm weekdays and at weekends all day until 9pm.
The use of locks on the bike is important to stop other children
riding other boarders’ bikes.
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Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol
Smoking and consumption of alcohol or drugs are strictly forbidden. The possession of tobacco
products, alcohol or drugs is also forbidden. Random drugs testing is permitted in Harrow School.
This may be done with parent permission and parents will be informed of results.
ANY STUDENT CAUGHT SMOKING OR IN POSSESSION OF SMOKING MATERIAL WILL BE
VERY SEVERELY PUNISHED OR REFERRED TO THE HEAD MASTER. ANY STUDENT CAUGHT
USING, OR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REFERRED TO
THE HEAD MASTER
Laptop Computers - Years 5 - 11
All laptop computers must be handed in each evening at the Laptop Cupboard 9:30 pm or before.
Head of Boarding.
Years 12-13 lapt
properly .
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will approve this.
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
Matches, Lighters, Candles and Incense Sticks
Boarding House.
Clothing
Relationships
Relationships do form between boarders and they are told that they are not to have at anytime
skin to skin contact. They must not be in any areas alone. They must not make any other boarder
in the House uncomfortable.
Fighting and Weapons
Fighting is not allowed. Weapons must NOT be brought into school or the boarding house. Fake
weapons such as B B guns are NOT ALLOWED.
Most of our Boarding House Rules are as they would be in your own family home. Boarders will be
sanctioned and parents contacted if the above rules are not followed.
Miss Elizabeth Hammond
Head of Boarding
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Uniform
Boys
School shorts/trousers
School shirts
School tie
Grey socks
Black leather, lace up shoes
Harrow swimming trunks
2 prs
4
2
3
2 prs
2 pr
Girls
School dress (Juniors)
School skirt (Seniors)
School shirt (Seniors)
School tie
White socks
Flat-heeled, black leather shoes
Harrow swimsuit
3
2
3
2
3
2
1
Girls and Boys
Harrow blazer
Harrow boater
School polo shirts
House polo shirt
School sports shorts
School sports cap
School sports bag
School back pack
Sports socks
Sports shoes
1
1
2
1
2 prs
1
1
1
3 prs
1 pr
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Bulling in boarding will be taken very seriouly, and may result in asking the bullying child to leave.
All clothing will be washed and ironed in the boarding house laundry, so excessive amounts of
clothing are not required. Remember too, that students have a single wardrobe, into which they
must put all their clothes. The following clothing list gives a recommended quantity of
clothes:
Non-uniform Clothing
Pyjamas/ Nightdress
Casual clothes as required (but not too many!)
2
Accessories
2
2
1
1
1
1
Equipment
*** Umbrella (highly recommended!) ***
1
A limited number of small toys and entertainment items may be brought into the boarding house,
e.g. iPods, mobile phones and game boys are acceptable.
Sports equipment, e.g. balls, tennis racquets are acceptable.
Large items, e.g. TVs HI-FIs, DVD players, play stations and bulky items, e.g. furniture and large
bringing them into school.
Money
A small amount of money may be brought into the school, which can be handed to the
Housemaster/ Housemistress for safekeeping. Do not keep more than 200 baht in your pocket.
Medicine
If your child needs to bring any medicine into school it should be handed to the boarding house
matron on arrival she will then arrange for it to be given at the appropriate time.
All medicine should be clearly labelled with the Boarders Nickname!
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Bath towel
Hand towel
Wash bag
Tooth brush
Shaving kit (if required)
Spare glasses/ contact lenses (if required)
Soap/ toothpaste/ Conditioner
Feminine hygiene products
The Boarding Houses
Harrow International School
45 Soi Kosoomruamjai 14
Kosoomruamjai Road
Sikun, Don Muang
Bangkok 10210. Thailand
Liz Hammond (Head of Boarding)
24-hour Mobile: +66 (0) 8 7991 7323
Email: [email protected]