Parents’ Handbook

English Version

2007

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD......................................................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................6

A BRIEF HISTORY OF ST GEORGE’S COLLEGE...............................................................................................6THE PRINCIPAL AIMS OF ST GEORGE’S COLLEGE..........................................................................................9

MISSION STATEMENT..................................................................................................................................... 9INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES REGARDING PUPILS..........................................................................................10

STRUCTURE OF THE SCHOOL................................................................................................................................11

BOARD OF GOVERNORS............................................................................................................................... 11ACCREDITATION.......................................................................................................................................... 11MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE.......................................................................................................................... 12STAFFING POLICY........................................................................................................................................ 13

SCHOOL FACILITIES.................................................................................................................................................13

THE SCHOOL GROUNDS............................................................................................................................... 13THE KINDERGARTEN.................................................................................................................................... 13EDUCACIÓN PRIMARIA BÁSICA..................................................................................................................... 13COLLEGE TEACHING FACILITIES................................................................................................................... 13BOARDING FACILITIES.................................................................................................................................. 14DAY PUPIL FACILITIES................................................................................................................................. 14THE LIBRARIES............................................................................................................................................ 14SPORTS FACILITIES..................................................................................................................................... 14

ADMISSION OF PUPILS..............................................................................................................................................14

ADMISSIONS POLICY.................................................................................................................................... 14PUPIL NUMBERS.......................................................................................................................................... 15KINDERGARTEN PLACEMENT........................................................................................................................ 15EPB AND ESB PLACEMENT........................................................................................................................ 15ADMISSION TO COLLEGE.............................................................................................................................. 16ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR PUPILS LIVING ABROAD..............................................................................16WITHDRAWAL OF PUPILS............................................................................................................................. 16

CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC MATTERS........................................................................................................16

INTEGRATION............................................................................................................................................... 16KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM...................................................................................................................... 17EPB – PYP CURRICULUM........................................................................................................................... 17COLLEGE CURRICULUM ( ESB / POLIMODAL )............................................................................................18HOMEWORK PREP AND COLLEGE................................................................................................................. 18PUPIL EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT.........................................................................................................18VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE ( COLLEGE)............................................................................................................18STUDYING OVERSEAS.................................................................................................................................. 18STUDENTS EXCHANGE PROGRAMME............................................................................................................18LANGUAGE COURSES ABROAD.................................................................................................................... 19

INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS.......................................................................................................................19

IGCSE........................................................................................................................................................ 19THE IB PROGRAMME................................................................................................................................... 19THE IB AND UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION........................................................................................................19

GAMES AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION..................................................................................................................19

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GAMES AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION..............................................................................................................19ESB / POLIMODAL....................................................................................................................................... 19CAS AND ACTIVITIES................................................................................................................................... 20COMMUNITY SERVICE.................................................................................................................................. 20INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE...............................................................................................21EXCURSIONS AND TRIPS.............................................................................................................................. 22

PASTORAL CARE AND DISCIPLINE......................................................................................................................22

THE PHILOSOPHY OF PASTORAL CARE.........................................................................................................22BOARDING HOUSEMASTERS / HOUSEMOTHERS ( RESPONSIBILITY FOR BORDING STUDENTS)..........................22PREFECTS AND MONITORS........................................................................................................................... 23CHAPEL...................................................................................................................................................... 23COLLEGE.................................................................................................................................................... 24CODE OF CONDUCT..................................................................................................................................... 24

ACUERDO INSTITUCIONAL DE CONVIVENCIA ( A.I.C. )................................................................................25

INSTITUTO SAN JORGE – DIPREGEP 4621...........................................................................................................25

IDEARIO.........................................................................................................................................................................26

FUNDAMENTO.............................................................................................................................................................26

PERFIL DEL ADOLESCENTE AL QUE SE ASPIRA, EN FORMA INTEGRAL...............................................26

CALENDARIO............................................................................................................................................... 28CUMPLIMIENTO DEL CALENDARIO................................................................................................................. 28COMIENZO DEL DÍA ESCOLAR – ESB / POLIMODAL......................................................................................28PREP SCHOOL – CODE OF CONDUCT...........................................................................................................32

SCHOOL ROUTINE......................................................................................................................................................33

CALENDAR.................................................................................................................................................. 33OBSERVATION OF TERM DATES................................................................................................................... 33START OF THE SCHOOL DAY – PREP...........................................................................................................34END OF SCHOOL DAY.................................................................................................................................. 34EXEATS....................................................................................................................................................... 35LEAVE OF ABSENCE.................................................................................................................................... 35WEEKENDS................................................................................................................................................. 35TRANSPORT OF STUDENTS........................................................................................................................... 35USE OF BICYCLES....................................................................................................................................... 36DAILY BUS SERVICE TO AND FROM THE COLLEGE........................................................................................36BEHAVIOUR ON BUSES................................................................................................................................ 36LUNCH........................................................................................................................................................ 37DEPARTURE OF DAY PUPILS........................................................................................................................ 37ENQUIRIES.................................................................................................................................................. 38TELEPHONES............................................................................................................................................... 38CENTRAL SCHOOL EXCHANGE..................................................................................................................... 38AFTER ADMINISTRATION HOURS.................................................................................................................. 38

KINDERGARTEN TIMETABLE................................................................................................................................39

EPB TIMETABLE..........................................................................................................................................................40

ESB / POLIMODAL TIMETABLE.............................................................................................................................41

BOARDERS TIME TABLE............................................................................................................................... 41EVENING ARRANGEMENTS FOR BOARDERS..................................................................................................42

HEALTH AND SAFETY...............................................................................................................................................42

THE SANATORIUM........................................................................................................................................ 42SCHOOL MEDICAL PROBLEMS...................................................................................................................... 42

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ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS........................................................................................................................... 43INFECTIOUS DISEASES................................................................................................................................. 43SPECIAL DIETS............................................................................................................................................ 43DENTAL AND MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS.........................................................................................................43MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 43HEARING TEST............................................................................................................................................ 43VACCINATIONS............................................................................................................................................ 43MEDICAL DETAILS FORM............................................................................................................................. 44MEDICAL INSURANCE................................................................................................................................... 44FIRE DRILLS................................................................................................................................................ 44ACTION IN CASE OF ACCIDENT..................................................................................................................... 44

UNIFORM.......................................................................................................................................................................44

POLICY ON UNIFORM................................................................................................................................... 44UNIFORM SUPPLIERS................................................................................................................................... 45BOY'S CLOTHING LIST................................................................................................................................. 45GIRLS’ CLOTHING LIST................................................................................................................................ 46BOYS’ CLOTHING LIST................................................................................................................................. 47ADDITIONAL ARTICLES FOR BOARDERS........................................................................................................47MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................. 47BOARDERS.................................................................................................................................................. 47GIRLS’ CLOTHING LIST ( ADDITIONAL ARTICLES FOR BOARDERS )................................................................47DAY PUPILS................................................................................................................................................ 48CONDITION OF CLOTHING............................................................................................................................. 48UNIFORM LIST FOR KINDERGARTEN..............................................................................................................48MARKING OF PROPERTY.............................................................................................................................. 48LOST AND FOUND........................................................................................................................................ 49GAMES CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT..............................................................................................................49RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY.................................................................................................................. 49FORBIDDEN ITEMS....................................................................................................................................... 49STATIONERY................................................................................................................................................ 49TEXT BOOKS............................................................................................................................................... 50

FEES AND FINANCIAL MATTERS..........................................................................................................................50

POLICY OF ESTABLISHING FEES................................................................................................................... 50PAYMENT DATES......................................................................................................................................... 50NEW PUPILS................................................................................................................................................ 50MATRICULATION FEES................................................................................................................................. 50MONTHLY FEES........................................................................................................................................... 50INCIDENTALS............................................................................................................................................... 50DISCOUNTS................................................................................................................................................. 50LATE PAYMENTS......................................................................................................................................... 51REMISSION OF FEES.................................................................................................................................... 51FIRE INSURANCE.......................................................................................................................................... 51SCHOOL CONTINUITY INSURANCE................................................................................................................. 51CANON STEVENSON SCHOLARSHIP..............................................................................................................51SIR ROBERT MALPAS SCHOLARSHIP............................................................................................................51FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - CANNON JACKSON..............................................................................................51EXHIBITIONS................................................................................................................................................ 52

PARENTAL LIAISON...................................................................................................................................................52

PARENTAL SUPPORT................................................................................................................................... 52PARENTS’ CONSULTATIONS......................................................................................................................... 52PARENTAL HELP......................................................................................................................................... 52SCHOOL NEWSLETTER................................................................................................................................. 53THE GEORGIAN........................................................................................................................................... 53OLD GEORGIAN CLUB................................................................................................................................. 53SPECTATORS............................................................................................................................................... 53CHANGE OF ADDRESS................................................................................................................................. 53

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PARENTAL COMMITMENT AND CO-OPERATION............................................................................................53

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................. 53ATTENDANCE.............................................................................................................................................. 54BEHAVIOUR................................................................................................................................................. 54FEES........................................................................................................................................................... 54PROMOTION................................................................................................................................................. 54Pupil Aids................................................................................................................................................. 54

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FOREWORD

A school can often seem to be a bewilderingly complicated place to parents and visitors. Teachers and pupils can be seen engaged in purposeful activity, moving quickly from one place to another quite at home in their complex mini world with its own organisation and structure.

We would very much like all of our parents to feel just as much at home in our environment and to understand what St George's College is all about, hence the reason for this new Parents' Handbook. In the pages which follow we give a brief history of St George's College, an outline of the School's main aims and objectives and the policies which currently apply.

If children are to obtain the greatest benefit from St George's it is essential that they receive their parents' support, and this can only be given if parents have a full understanding of what the School demands and what we are trying to achieve. We should like to encourage every parent to read through the pages of this Handbook very carefully and then to keep it handy for future reference.

However, even the most complete guide will omit some detail of interest or concern to some parents. If the Handbook fails to answer any specific question or if there are any points which are not clear, parents are invited to phone the School for further clarification.

We sincerely hope parents find this Handbook helpful and useful.

INTRODUCTION

A Brief History of St George’s College

In 1895 the Rev J T Stevenson, an Anglican priest born in South Africa and educated there and at St Augustine’s College, Canterbury, was invited to go as chaplain to All Saints’ Church, Quilmes, where ‘there resided 2000 adherents of the Anglican Church, and where there was scope for development.’

Many years later he wrote that the information then supplied was erroneous. On arrival he found that there were 200 Anglicans attached to All Saints’ and that there was little scope for development. Consequently, he intended to return to England, but since there existed the possibility of raising money to start a school and since a lady in Quilmes owned a property known as Quinta Rooke which she wished to lease or sell, Canon Stevenson approached the Bishop’s Council for permission. Despite some hesitancy the Quinta Rooke estate was leased for two years with the option of purchase either during or at the end of that period for £5,000, and before the time expired it was bought, due to the generosity of many people and firms. The approximate area was 72,000 square metres, and the building consisted of a large rambling one-storey house, a small cottage and stable accommodation. The Headmaster’s family, the boys, the matron and maids lived in the house, while the assistant masters occupied the upstairs of the cottage and the servants the downstairs of the same.

The motto chosen was ‘Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum’ taken from the fable of the Fox and the Lion as told by the poet Horace: ‘Quia me vestigia terrent, / Omnia te adversum spectantia / Nulla retrorsum’, says the Fox to the Lion who invited him into his den. ‘I am afraid of those footsteps; every track leads to your home but never a one leads back.’ The words stand for the principles of integrity, truth, the fear of God and true religion, which the Founders of St George’s and their successors have endeavoured to uphold and inculcate.

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The Founders had agreed to open the School provided 20 boys, all of whom had to be boarders, were enrolled; but actually St George's opened in 1898 with only six pupils. This was made possible because the Headmaster, who was still Chaplain of Quilmes, gave his services free and the Founders agreed to cover any deficit from their own pockets.

Progress was slow at first, but more rapid later. From time to time further land was purchased and buildings erected and enlarged. In 1901 the first edition of the school magazine, ‘The Georgian’, was published and in 1908 the Old Georgian Club was formed. There are now more than 1500 members. The first Old Georgian Dinner was held in 1910, and in the same year the Sanatorium was built. The pavilion, which still stands, was erected in 1911 to celebrate the coronation of King George V. On Founders’ Day in 1913 the foundation stone of the College chapel was laid. A cylinder was placed beneath the stone containing current copies of the ‘Buenos Aires Herald’, ‘La Nación’, and ‘The Standard’, the ‘College Prospectus’, a copy of ‘The Georgian’, as well as examples of various coins of the day. The Classroom Block was opened in 1919 and in 1923 rugby was first played in the College. In July 1925, Mr Tschiffely, an English teacher, started his famous 10.000 mile ride on horseback from Buenos Aires to New York. In March 1928 the Library Block, built over the old swimming pool, was opened, and the new swimming pool was inaugurated.

On August 10th, 1929 the Preparatory School was opened and in March 1935 Canon Stevenson retired. In his farewell speech to the Old Georgians he said: ‘I take this opportunity to remind you that it is not what a man gets but what a man is that counts: he should first think of his character and then of his condition, for he that has character need have no fears about his condition, as character will draw after it, condition. Risk, then, everything for that, as your greatest capital in life is your character.’

The Primary School was authorized by the Ministry of Education in november 1940 ( “Exp 9116/40” ). It’s first Director was Profesor Román Charo.

Canon Stevenson departed, revered and loved, but his spirit was still pervading the School.

Canon Jackson, another long-serving Headmaster said in 1942: ‘Some of us think of schools as cramming institutions; others as a useful way of preparing our children to earn a living. A true school is neither; it is a place where a boy must learn to go straight for the truth, whatever he may be at. Parents send their children to us because they want an education which will provide these principles and which will prepare them to play their part in the life, culture and commerce of the Spanish-speaking Republic of which they are loyal citizens. We regard St George’s College as a preparation for a boy who is going to continue his education in the universities of this country, the US and Great Britain.’

Canon Jackson was a man of vision. He saw that the College would have to build a Junior School to house between 70 and 100 boys by March 1945, that in addition a building with five classrooms for Junior School boys and an extra room for College boys would be necessary as well as two new laboratories, a museum and photographic rooms. But he was planning in 1945, during a war the results of which no one could yet appreciate, and not many of the new improvements could be achieved. The new Junior School, however, was just ready for the boys’ return in March 1945.

Times were hard after the war, and the Great Fire of July 1959 was a crippling blow. Had the boys been in residence, the fire would have never gained such a hold, for someone would have seen smoke or flames, but it was the first Sunday of the July holidays and no one noticed it. The whole of the original building and its contents had to be written off as a total loss. The situation was critical but Canon Jackson’s leadership and a tremendous effort enabled St George's to open at the end of the holiday. The gymnasium became a dormitory and in the end 89 boys were able to sleep in the College. In the meantime, plans were drawn up to replace the lost buildings. A new Dining Hall and Kitchen block for 350 boys was begun early in 1960 and was occupied by March 1961. The new Lockwood Building to house 56 boys, took longer to complete because of lack of funds. It was at the inauguration of the new Dining Block after Speech Day 1960, that Canon Jackson made known his intention of retiring. He had spent 30 years at St George’s. The College owes its foundation and progress to the genius of

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Canon Stevenson, it owes its existence today in no small measure to the faith and courage of Canon Jackson.

At the end of 1968 Mr Colin Graham was appointed Headmaster. It was the beginning of a new era. In 1973 the College’s 75th year, boys in the Senior School were able to take leaves at weekends - but that did not mean that the School was relaxing. The new Headmaster was keen to have the boys working harder. He knew that all were not fitted as students in the classroom, but he could not support the passenger who made no particular effort in any way. Life in the School was to be filled with such a variety of activities that everyone should be able to find his own interest and his individual strength. He also believed that parents and boys should be happy and enthused about the School.

In a happy and active School, games teams achieved and maintained high standards; both the choir and the dramatic society surprised and delighted us with their presentations year after year. Mr Tate’s Expedition Society built their own fibreglass canoes and explored Lago Argentino in them, toured Bolivia on bicycles and made numerous excellent films. Numbers increased year by year. The Headmaster attributed this to ‘a hardworking staff, a stable peso, more sons of Old Boys and what we consider at the College to be an increasingly sound atmosphere in which a boy can be educated to think and to play and to be respectful and to be self-respecting.’

The Headmaster and Mrs Graham were very keen to make St George’s co-educational and patiently won over the Governors to their view - that boys and girls should be educated together. In 1975, 32 girls entered, 16 in the Senior School and 16 in the Preparatory. The success of the scheme was largely due to Mrs Reils Jones, the first Housemother.

At the end of 1977 Mr Graham returned to England. Gifted with characteristics vital to a successful headmaster, Colin Graham’s achievements would not have been possible without the complete dedication and the capacity for hard work which he showed. The changes which he brought about largely revolutionized St George’s and had a great influence upon the future success of the College. In 1985 the College, during the headship of Mr Christopher Leech adopted the International Baccalaureate which would enable students to enter universities in Argentina, Europe, the US and many other parts of the world. Mr Leechs’s successor, Mr Graham Sims, made a very significant impact on the development of St George’s . Following a 21 year period of inactivity in the physical development of the College in the terms of new buildings, Mr Sims realised the frequently expressed dream of a purpose built dormitory area for girls, which became reality over the summer holidays of 1987- 88 and was oficially opened on St George’s Day 1988. He was also responsible for a significant development: the provision of a Kindergarten for children between ages 3 and 5. This was achieved for March 1988 by refurbishing the OG pavilion at the west end of the Quilmes campus and by building an extension so that more pupils could be accommodated as from March 1989. No doubt Graham Sims greatest achievement, however, was the realisation of another OG dream: the creation of a sister day school, St George´s North, running on similar lines to the College, which opened at Los Polvorines in St George’s Village in March 1989.

Mr NPO Green succeeded Mr Sims in August 1991, and with the full approval of the board, set about implementing a 7 year development programme designed to bring about the complete refurbishment and reorganisation of the College in time for its Centenary in 1998 and in preparation for the next millennium.

With regard to the College curriculum, the official and international programmes were totally amalgamated to produce a fully integrated teaching programme. With the application of the ‘Ley Federal de Educación’, the Middle Years Programme was introduced into the Middle Years School ( current ESB ).

2002 saw the approval of the PYP (The Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate) in both Kindergarten and current EPB.

The School role increased from 365 students in 1991 and nearly to 800 in 2007. In order to keep pace with the growing number of students many new projects were undertaken. New classrooms were built to accommodate more than 100 children in the Kindergarten. In the Prep

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School new Art, Science and Computing facilities were introduced as well as brand new changing rooms.

The ground floor of the boys' Boarding House was converted into airy, well lit classrooms for first and second grade children of current EPB, forming a new Prep Infant School in 2003.

A block of 6 new classrooms was added to the College, extra Science and Computing laboratories were built and the library extended and fitted with Internet and E-mail facilities.

In 1996 the two sports clubs adjacent to the College were purchased providing the College with a splendid 25 m swimming pool, indoor facilities, more tennis courts and soccer and rugby pitches. A new administration block was also created. In 1998 the Centenary Theatre /Arts Complex was built.

The Stevenson Dining Room was completely refurbished and can now seat 450 people. In the old School House building a school shop was opened together with a music department with practice rooms. There is also a fitness centre and aerobics studio. More recently the old Assembly Hall was converted into two classrooms and the staffroom greatly enlarged.

The ‘Baccalaureate Centre’ was added in 2001. The first stage of this being a centre for study and recreation for Polimodal 3 students.

Mr Nigel Green left St George’s in 2002 after 12 years of illustrious service, Mr James Batten taking over as Headmaster of St George’s Quilmes in February 2003.

During the summer of 2004 a new classroom was added in the Kindergarten to accommodate a second group of K1 and a Multiple Use Room (SUM) for all the pupils of this section.

Mr J Batten left in December 2004, being replaced for a one year term by Mr N Green.

During the summer of 2005 a new music block was specially built in place of the old shooting range. The second improvement stage of the Kindergarten was also carried out, and in the Prep, a new classroom was added on the roof terrace next to the Art room. New bathrooms for boys were built in the College and the Sanford changing rooms were completely refurbished. Also the Sanford ‘quincho’ was improved, and a new kitchen and bathrooms were built.

2006 opened with Mr P Ashton as Acting Headmaster beginning the year with a full Kindergarten and Infant School. Some outstanding IGCSE results boded well for the Academic Future. St George’s hosted a very successful LAHC “Young Leaders Conference” and reverted to having inter-house Athletics on Founders’ Day linked to Charity Fund Raising.

At the end of 2006 an active Building Programme was undertaken. The increase in interest in Girls Boarding leading to the addition of a new wing to the Girls Boarding Accommodation. Two new laboratories will now ensure all science lessons take place in the Science Block. Unspectacular, but necessary work on the Primary School Roof and “National Block” floors was also undertaken. The aesthetic qualities of the Junior Building was greatly improved with the upgrading of all the window in this area.

Finally for 2007 we welcome Mr Robert S Dillow as Headmaster and wish him every success for the future.

THE PRINCIPAL AIMS OF ST GEORGE’S COLLEGE

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide students of varying abilities and backgrounds between the ages of 3 and 18 with a bilingual, fully integrated education of the highest calibre in order that they may develop their potential to the full in an appropriately resourced co-educational environment

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which nurtures individual development, independent thinking and the highest moral standards. Inherent to our mission is an extensive and close interaction between the College and the outside world.

Institutional Objectives Regarding PupilsAcademic Progress

- to stimulate their intellectual curiosity and help them develop lively inquiring minds.- to reach the highest academic level of which they are capable.- to be able to communicate effectively either in writing, orally or through action.- to be able to express and discuss their thoughts and ideas effectively.- to achieve a sense of judgement by stimulating them to read, listen, observe and differentiate.- to develop their imagination and creativity.- to tackle work independently.

Bilingual Ability

- To acquire fluency in Spanish and English languages.

Character Formation

- to develop each pupil's character and personality to enable them to be useful members of society.

- to encourage self discipline and a sense of responsibility.- to promote teamwork and co-operation with others. - to look after personal well-being and be trained to encourage it in others.- to maintain the School as a caring community, emphasizing the central importance of good

human relations based on sensitivity, tolerance and a sense of humour.- to teach pupils to respect other people's property. - to help pupils take care of their cultural and physical environments.- to instil and encourage a sense of fair play and sportsmanship.- to encourage pupils not to be prejudiced in their attitudes (particularly in terms of race, creed

and sex). - to help each pupil acquire a set of moral values which will guide his personal behaviour.- to help each pupil develop as an individual and grow in independence, confidence and self-

knowledge. - to encourage initiative, enterprise and a desire to excel.- to enable pupils to bring credit to themselves, their families and St George's.

Physical Development

- to develop their physical skills.- to encourage healthy eating habits.- to encourage habits of cleanliness and personal hygiene.

Spiritual Awareness

- to help pupils to explore the religious dimension of life.- to enable pupils to understand faith and to give them the experience of worship.- to develop a sense of solidarity.

Aesthetic Experience

- to appreciate beauty and harmony in all aspects of life.- to encourage an understanding of the different art expressions.

Leisure Pursuits

- to equip pupils to use their leisure time effectively, enjoyably and profitably.

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- to help pupils develop their individual talents and interests in a wide variety of hobbies by encouraging creative and recreational pursuits both inside and outside school time.

- to establish an appropriate balance between work and leisure.

Social Responsibilities

- to be aware of and practise civil rights, obligations and responsibilities.- to respect the democratic process.- to appreciate the importance of national culture and active participation.- to integrate into the society in which they live and respect local and national identities.- to make their personal goals parallel with the requirements of the society in which they live.

Training for the Future

- to equip pupils with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to deal successfully with their next stage in life.

- to prepare pupils for domestic, vocational and leisure aspects of adulthood.

STRUCTURE OF THE SCHOOL

Though we will keep using in this Manual the traditional names for each section of the School, according to the Ley Federal de Educación, the equivalent names for each of them are as indicated below:

Kindergarten : Educación InicialInfant School / Prep School : EPBCollege : ESB / Polimodal

Board of Governors

Both St George’s College and St George’s North are run by the Asociación de Beneficencia Dotal San Jorge, a non-profit making charitable trust. Each year at its annual meeting in April the trustees elect a Board of Governors which comprises between 9 and 13 members. All members of the Board serve in an honorary capacity. Board meetings, which are held once a month, determine the major lines of school policy. The respective Headmasters of both schools are present. Heads of Section are invited from time to time to the Board Meetings to brief members about what is currently happening in their Schools and to discuss future educational policies.

Accreditation

The Kindergarten, the EPB as well as the ESB and Polimodal are fully accredited by ‘Dirección Provincial de Educación de Gestión Privada de la Provincia de Buenos Aires’ ( DIPREGEP ).

Pupils who successfully complete their Polimodal 3 in the College are awarded their Bachillerato, and as from 1998, the official certificate of ‘Bachiller Nacional Polimodal Bilingüe Castellano-Inglés en Ciencias Naturales con Opciones Curriculares en Economía, Humanidades y Arte.’

St George’s College is recognised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation as a centre to prepare 2nd and 3rd Polimodal pupils to take the IB Diploma. Further information about the IB can be found in the section on the International Baccalaureate. The Kindergarten and current ESB (Primary) now follow the PYP ( Primary Years Programme ).The College has adopted the IB Middle Years Programme for students of ESB through to Polimodal 1. Students are also prepared for the IGCSE examinations organised by the University of Cambridge, UK.

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The Headmaster is an overseas member of the Headmasters’ Conference whose members are elected from independent schools of proven excellence in the British Isles and overseas. Only five schools on the continent of South America have this distinction.

The whole College was reviewed by LAHC ( Latin American Heads' Conference ) in 2000. The Review gave a very positive report with respect to the Academic development of St George’s College.

Management Structure

St George’s College has three sections. The Kindergarten and the Prep has its own Head of Section. Each are responsible to the Headmaster of St George's who is also Head of ESB and Polimodal at St George’s Quilmes. Each Section has a Director with responsibility for ministerial educational matters ( DIPREGEP). St George’s College Quilmes shares a central administration with St George’s North. This is based in Quilmes and is run by the School Manager and Legal Representative. The overall management structure of St George’s College is illustrated in the diagram below.

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Board of Governors

Executive Committee St George's College Quilmes

Headmaster St George’s College School ManagerLegal Representative

Head of KindergartenDirección Oficial

Head of Primary Dirección EPB

Deputy Headmaster (Secondary)

Director ESB / Polimodal

Staffing Policy

The School aims, within regulatory and financial limitations, to attract the highest level of staff possible. Increasingly staff are employed on a full-time basis which is vitally important in terms of commitment to the School and provides the teacher with sufficient time for planning, preparation and consultation. There is an emphasis on the recruitment of staff who are bilingual in Spanish and English where possible. It is the School’s policy to appoint a certain number of contract staff, generally from the UK, to cover subjects across the Curriculum.

SCHOOL FACILITIES

The School Grounds

St George's has one of the most attractive school campuses in South America. All of the facilities necessary for providing a first-class education are included within the College campus. St George’s possesses 27 hectares of grounds which include separate buildings for boys’ and girls’ boarding facilities, classrooms, science laboratories and computer laboratories, chapel, library and separate buildings for the Prep and for the Kindergarten, each with its own complete range of facilities.

The Centenary Theatre Arts Complex is available to all sections of the School.

The Kindergarten

The Kindergarten is independently housed at the top end of the School. The original Kindergarten building was previously used as the Old Georgian pavilion and was converted to its present use in 1988. The buildings contain six large teaching areas for the 3, 4 and 5 year old pupils, a music room, a large multipurpose area ( SUM), bathrooms, a kitchen, staff room, a library, a storage room and the Headmistress' house. All the teaching rooms overlook the Old Georgian Playing Field which is used by Kindergarten pupils for games, physical education and recreation each day. Within the grounds there is a small farm and child play areas.

The Kindergarten has its own separate access into the road Pringles which is open at normal entry and exit times, although parents may gain access to the Kindergarten through the School’s main entrance in Calle Guido or between 07.30 to 08.30 and between 16.00 to 17.00 access is by Calle Derqui.

Educación Primaria Básica

Pupils in EPB are housed in two buildings, the Preparatory School and Infant School. The Preparatory School was constructed in 1929 and in 2003 the Junior Infant School was inaugurated. The main teaching rooms in the Prep School are located on two floors and, in addition to these, there are changing rooms, a library, audiovisual room, staff room, a games room, which is used mainly for table tennis and pupils’ locker space. Here is also housed the Assembly Hall, Multimedia centre, Computing room, Science laboratories and Art room.

The Prep Infant School ( 1st / 2nd years EPB ) is housed on the ground floor of the Boys' Boarding House, giving spacious and light accomodation. The students move to the main Prep School building for classes of Art and Computing and to use the principal library.

As from 2006 a new programme of music was introduced. This is taking place in the new music rooms purpose built in the former Junior Boarding House.

College Teaching Facilities

The ESB and Polimodal are taught within the Secondary School buildings. Teaching for pupils in the College takes place in a number of these at the lower end of the College.

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The majority of science teaching takes place in the Science Block where there are four large laboratories, a preparation room and a store room. Other specialist facilities include two computing rooms which house IBM compatible computers and printers, and a library with full Internet and other information retrieval features.

Boarding Facilities

Whilst Boarding facilities at School are not as luxurious as hotel accommodation, everything is done to make life as pleasant as possible for our boarding pupils.

The Boys Boarding House accommodates students from the Prep and College. It has its own residential staff, and all students are housed in study bedrooms.

Girls have similar facilities. The boarding complex offers double rooms or dormitories for a maximum of five girls, particularly in the younger age range. Each Boarding House has its own lounge, television facilities and social area.

Day Pupil Facilities

Day pupils enjoy many of the advantages of the boarder. In the Prep School and in the College day pupils share recreational facilities . Equally day pupils in both sections have their own changing facilities with showering after sports being obligatory. Sports clothes remain in the College at all times during the School year with personnel responsible for cleaning , ironing and storing of these items.

The Libraries

The School has three main libraries, one in the Kindergarten with close to 2.500 books, another in the Prep School, which contains around 5,000 volumes and the third in the College containing around 8,000 books. Study facilities exist in both Prep and College library areas for pupils to maximize reference works. Each year group in Kindergarten and Prep is endowed with its own classroom library facilities. Both Prep and College libraries are equipped with computers and Internet facilities which are available throughout the day for students. Students are also encouraged to have their own e-mail address for easy correspondence with their parents and friends. There is also a full CD Rom service in both libraries providing excellent reference material. Pupil access by Internet is only permitted when supervised by a member of staff. The College library is a supervised facility available to all students in the evening from 17.00 to 19.00.

Sports Facilities

St George’s enjoys excellent sports facilities. In addition to the large expanse of grass playing fields, the School also has an all weather playing surface which caters for tennis, volleyball, basketball, hockey and soccer. In addition there is an all weather cricket strip and four all weather cricket nets. The College has the use of two swimming pools which serve all three sections of St George’s College.

ADMISSION OF PUPILS

Admissions Policy

St George’s College is a co-educational, bilingual school catering for day, weekly and full boarding students. As well as accepting many local students, the School encourages the entry of pupils who are not Argentine nationals or who live in the interior of Argentina or whose parents may live abroad.

All candidates for entry to the School have to undertake the School’s entrance examination and have an interview with the appropriate Head of Section and the Headmaster. Preference is given to pupils with good academic potential and evidence of good character and sound moral values.

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These will hopefully result in the student being a positive asset to the school and an example to the peer group.

There are no automatic admissions to St George’s College. However, priority will be given to children of Old Georgians and to those who have brothers or sisters already enrolled at the College. Similarly preference will be given to first language English speakers and students from the International Community.

At the transfer stage from Kindergarten to Prep and then to the Secondary priority is given to pupils already attending St George’s. However, attendance at the Kindergarten or Prep does not mean automatic entry to the Secondary. EPB 6 students passing from Prep to the Secondary must take entrance examinations to determine their appropriate academic setting. Their attitude is also evaluated and as with new students they all have a personal interview with the heads of the section.

The Head of each Section is responsible in consultation with the Headmaster for the admission of all new pupils to their section. Once the admission procedures have been satisfactorily completed, assignment to a given year will be made. The previous schooI report must be presented. In case of pupils coming from a school abroad, the entrance examination will determine in which form they are to be placed according to agreed international scales. Pupil Numbers

Currently, the College has four forms with a maximum of 24 students in each group. There are 4 sets for each subject and year group, a trend which encourages to a more personalized education.

The Prep School has two or three sections in each year group. The Kindergarten has only two sections in K1, K2 and K3.

Kindergarten Placement

K1: Children who will be 3 years of age on or before June 30 of the year registered may be admitted to the K1 class.

K2: Children who will be 4 years of age on or before June 30 may be admitted to K2.K3: Children who will be 5 years of age on or before June 30 may be admitted to K3.

Before being admitted to the Kindergarten children will have an interview with their future teachers and the Kindergarten Psychologist. Parents will be interviewed by the Headmistress and will be requested to fill in the admission form, provide a photocopy of the child's identity documents and birth certificate, their vaccine records, medical history forms and reports from their previous Kindergarten ( if applicable). The admission form should be submitted as soon as possible.

EPB and ESB Placement

Pupils who will be 6 years of age on or before June 30 of the year registered may be admitted to 1st Year. The appropriate ages for higher grades are: EPB2 - 7; EPB3 - 8; EPB4 - 9; EPB5 - 10; EPB6 -  11; ESB7 - 12; ESB8 - 13; ESB9 - 14.

Candidates will be given a written test in English and Spanish language and a written test in Maths. They will also be interviewed by the authorities of the Section, same as their parents. Pupils with physical handicaps may be admitted depending on the School's ability to adequately meet the pupil’s special needs.

Before admission the School will request a copy of the pupil’s birth certificate and identity document ( DNI ), completed registration forms and health records. Parents should also present the official “pass” form, reports and personal record from the previous school. The School will make sure all previous school fees have been paid prior to admission. The pupil’s academic and disciplinary record will also be taken into consideration.

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Admission to College

Pupils will normally be admitted on the basis of a satisfactory performance in the School Entrance Examination. Pupils may enter EPB / ESB and Polimodal in this way.

All aspirants to the College will sit for tests in Spanish and English Language and Mathematics.

Entry to Polimodal 2 will depend on the students obtaining good IGCSE, or equivalent examination results, his / her previous school’s recommendation and an interview with the Headmaster. The main requirements for entry are that the student will be capable of pursuing a rigorous academic programme, that the student will benefit from and contribute towards the sporting and cultural activities offered by the School, and that the student’s presence will enrich the atmosphere of the School.

It will be expected that candidates taking subjects at IB level will normally have studied them at IGCSE and obtained a satisfactory grade. However failure to do this does not automatically exclude any student from entering the full IB diploma programme. A good performance in the IB Diploma examination has international credibility and acceptability amongst the majority of universities throughout the world.

Should a student be unable to cope with the demanding nature of the curriculum, the matter will be discussed thoroughly between student, parents and the School. Where necessary a recommendation for transfer to another school will be made, if this is thought to be in the best interests of the student. Admission Requirements for Pupils Living Abroad

Once the pupil has been accepted, the parents should present the original Certificate of Studies from the previous school, duly legalised by the following public departments:

- The Educational Authority (Ministry of Education) of the country of origin.- The Consulate, Embassy or Argentine representative in the country of origin.- The Argentine Foreign Office (Esmeralda 1241, Capital)- The Argentine Ministry of Education (Paseo Colón 533, 1st Floor, Capital)

Once these requirements have been accomplished, the certificate of studies should be presented at St George's College, which will complete the necessary procedures at the DIPREGEP.

If the Certificate of Studies has been legalised with the Hague apostil no further certifications need to be done.

Withdrawal of Pupils

Parents undertake to give three months’ notice in writing if they wish to withdraw their child from the School otherwise they will have to pay the equivalent to one term fees.

CURRICULUM AND ACADEMIC MATTERS

Integration

The School has an integrated school day. Teaching in all subjects in the College is fully integrated with the aim of at least 50% of the teaching being conducted in English. All College teaching rooms are organised into special subject areas. The aim is for the School to have one completely integrated curriculum at each level of the School which combines national requirements together with the requirements of International examining bodies such as the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Organisation, IB World School, PYP, MYP and Diploma Programmes.

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The general running of the School, assemblies, notices, activities, takes place in English, as far as possible, in order to strengthen the pupils’ everyday use of their second language.

Kindergarten Curriculum

The programme of activities for Kindergarten pupils covers every aspect of a child's development: physical, social, emotional, moral, aesthetic and intellectual, including language communication and psychomotor skills. All Kindergarten teachers are fully bilingual.

The Kindergarten activities for pupils at St George’s take place in a stimulating and challenging environment not only in the classroom but also in the wide open space outside where they can work and play. The children are stimulated and guided towards independence and mutual respect. The children work according to their ability and level of maturity.

The weekly timetable includes PE, Music, Psychomotor Skills, Creative Movement, Language (Spanish and English), Mathematics, Science, Computing and Art. The children have time assigned for working individually or in small groups on the theme which is being dealt with during that week. The curriculum is totally integrated and the Kindergarten has a bilingual project, approved by the DIPREGEP ( Resolución No 208/93).

English teaching is a very important part of the Kindergarten at St George’s, but the objective, apart from giving the pupils a good working base in English, is not to neglect the Spanish, which they will need to make a successful start to their following academic stage. Various activities, such as word games, communication games, puppets and drama are conducted in both languages. Most of the children who enter the School at age 3, are Spanish speaking, so English is introduced gradually. By the time they reach K3, they are spoken to in English all the time except when classes are imparted according to the National Curriculum. EPB – PYP Curriculum

The EPB Curriculum is obligatory for all students within the Provincia de Buenos Aires between the age of 6 to 11 years ( 1st to 6th year EPB ) .

St George’s College integrates both the National and International (IBO) requirements within one programe approved by the DIPREGEP ( Disp 069/02).

The aim is to give all pupils a sound basic bilingual education to enable them to have the necessary foundation to follow the Polimodal. The curriculum followed by 1 st to 6th year of the EPB in Spanish is that prescribed by Dirección Provincial de Educación de Gestión Privada de la Provincia de Buenos Aires (DIPREGEP).

EPB Programme ( 1st to 6th year )

The following subjects are taught on a weekly basis by specialist staff: Art, Music, Computing and PE. EPB 1 and 2 are taught by two bilingual teachers simultaneously throughout the day. Each being responsible for their specialist language skills ( English- Spanish).

From EPB 3 onwards students have specialist English and Spanish teachers for Language classes, the rest of the Curriculum being taught by subject specific specialist teachers. At various times during the week students will work with language teachers at the students appropriate level (Spanish –English).

Special Needs Pupils

The Prep School works to correct in the moment errors and dificulties encountered by students at all levels with a view to avoiding problems at the end of the year. There are regular meetings between the Psychologist, Psicopedagoga, Headmaster, and teaching staff to evaluate individual progress in all years of EPB. When problems of study or behaviour are percieved short term goals are set with periodic evaluation by the working party involved. In some cases more favourable results are obtained with the Psicopedagoga working closely with the student in the classroom

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environment. Only in extreme cases would help from external sources in consultation with parents be considered.

College Curriculum ( ESB / Polimodal )

Please see ‘Curriculum Handbook’ with specific information which is available on the School’s web page.

Homework Prep and College

Homework is an integral part of the academic programme at St George’s. It is an essential part of a pupil’s education and must be undertaken diligently. The School will insist on compliance by the student on all works set.

In the Prep there is a define programme of reading on an ongoing basis. Information relevant to tasks set for homework will be found in the students Reading Planner. It is hoped that some reading will take place each day. The Reading Planner is available for parents to make relevant comments to the School.

Similarly the “Student Planner note book” should contain all pertinent information regarding tasks the student has to fulfill. This should be revised by the parents regularly to check on such tasks as homework, investigations, projects, etc. are being completed.

In the College pupils should normally receive homework in two or three subjects each day. The exact amount of time spent on homework will depend on the pupil’s needs and year group.It is important that the students “Red Planner” in which all details of works to be completed should be clearly visible, is signed weekly by tutors and parents. In this way both College and parents are aware of any outstanding works.

Pupil Evaluation and Assessment

Please see ‘Curriculum Handbook’ with specific information which is available on the School’s web page.

Vocational Guidance ( College)

The College helps pupils with their subject choices ( Polimodal 2 / IB ) during the year to ensure they have a career in mind when choosing their option.

University guidance is also given with visits by Universities to talk to the students as well as students visiting Univesity Fairs at various times in their final two years.

Studying Overseas

Any pupil who wish to study in the US must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test. The College organises for them to take the Pre-SAT at the College and the SAT is taken at an external centre.

Students Exchange Programme

St George’s seeks to offer its students the maximum social and cultural opportunities to enhance their future career prospects.

College pupils have the possibility to travel to such countries as England, Wales, Scotland, Australia, USA, Canada and South Africa within the Students Exchange Programme. Thus, they have the unique opportunity to attend well known English schools overseas, being put up in family homes or at the schools themselves.

Many times our families might host pupils from abroad, thereby enriching their lives with intercultural experiencies.

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Further information can be obtained from the person designated Exchange coordinator in the College.

Language Courses Abroad

The School does not organise these types of activities, but has always plenty of information regarding language courses that are combined with tourism and adventure. Families interested in such courses can ask for brochures at any time.

INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

IGCSEPlease see ‘Curriculum Handbook’ with specific information which is available on the School’s web page.

The IB Programme

Please see ‘Curriculum Handbook’ with specific information which is available on the School’s web page. The IB and University Recognition

The IB is now widely recognised as meeting general entry requirements to Higher Education. Since 1969 IB students have been accepted at over 700 universities in countries all over the world. IB graduates with good grade levels will normally obtain advanced credit on applying to top level American universities. Over 40 Latin American universities, including several in Argentina, now have positive policies towards the International Baccalaureate.

The IB can only be offered in schools and colleges which have been individually assessed and approved by the IBO Executive Committee. Currently there are nearly 700 participating schools in over 90 countries.

GAMES AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Games and Physical Education

The Physical Education Programme is co-ordinated in all sections of St George's College by male and female Directors of Sport.

Physical Education Programmes for each section can be found in the relevant part of this Handbook.

EPB 1 and 2

There is an emphasis on motor skills and precursors to the future sports programmes, which will begin in EPB 3. The aim is to develop motor skills and enjoy games per se without a competitive element.

ESB / Polimodal

The seasonal programmes are the same throughout these year groups. These seasons are as follows. ( Dates are approximate and may vary slightly from year to year ).

Beginning of Classes - May ExeatSwimming and Athletics ( boys / girls)

May - Mid-SeptemberRugby, Basket (Polimodal option), Hockey (Girls), Tennis (Girls – Polimodal option)

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Mid-September - End of Year

Boys FootballCricketSwimmingTennis

Girls HandballSoftballSwimmingAerobicsFootball

CAS and Activities

These are timetabled within the normal school day. CAS is a component of the IB Diploma programme in years Polimodal 2 and Polimodal 3. It has a requirement of a number of hours commitment, particularly in the area of ‘Service’. Students are expected to complete the hour requirement in their own time. This will often be in the form of excursions or work in the local community.

The ‘Activities Programme’ for ESB and Polimodal 1 also requires and encourages all students to be part of Community Service programmes ( MYP ) as well as enjoying other activities of their choosing from a wide range of options which varies from year to year according to the interests of both staff and pupils.

The cost for Teacher based activities does not involve extra payments, though in some activities, eg carpentry, materials must be paid for. There is also a charge for activities involving an outside specialist being brought in.

Community Service

Community Service is an essential element of education at St George's. In particular, it is one of the Areas of Interaction of the IBMYP and is an important aspect of CAS ( Creativity, Action and Service ), a pre-requisite for satisfying IB Diploma requirements. In addition, Community Service is also offered as an activity for those following the International Award for Young People. A considerable number of pupils in all years of the College are involved in some form of community service project. This may involve pupils helping at one of the two old peoples homes or one of the two orphanages which are situated nearby and which are supported in various ways by the School. Pupils may just visit the old folk and spend time talking with them, or they may help to organise activities for the orphanage children. A special programme helping the families of inmates of the nearby prison is proving particularly popular and benefitial both to students and inamets alike. Occasionally helpful projects are undertaken and funds raised by the pupils themselves. Other places in which pupils may help from time to time are the local hospital or one of the local schools. Help has also extended further afield to the Mataco Indians.

Community Service is an important element of the School’s overall programme and one in which we encourage as many pupils as possible to become involved. It is essential that pupils have a first-hand awareness of the problems others have to face and that they are involved in practical ways of bringing about solutions.

The Prep School and Kindergarten as a whole also undertake a number of community service projects each year, mainly of a fund-raising nature to support local institutions, often in liaison with the College.

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International Award for Young peopleIntroduction

The International Award for Young People (IAYP) started in 1994 at St George's College. The IAYP is the international version of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which was developed in 1956 as a means of motivating young people to become more involved in a balanced programme of voluntary activities. The Award is now available in nearly 80 different countries with about 3 million young people having participated worldwide. It is a highly respected programme with many universities and companies recognising its value.The features of the IAYP programme are:

1. Balance - a complete syllabus of personal development to complement the academic syllabus;

2. Motivation - young people are exposed to new experiences and are motivated to become responsible members of society;

3. Flexibility - the Programme adjusts to the individual rather than the individual conforming to a set of rules;

4. Participation - the Programme is open to all on a voluntary and non-competitive basis. The criteria for gaining the Award are self-improvement and effort.

The Award provides a curricular framework for the current wide range of non-academic activities offered at St George’s and has three progressive levels of difficulty with a straightforward monitoring system.

Aims

The aims of the Award are to establish a lifelong ability to set and achieve personal goals and to encourage:

- personal discovery- self-reliance and self-discipline - perseverance- initiative- creativity- community involvement and social responsibility- a sense of values and their place in decision-making- a spirit of adventure and teamwork- sound physical and mental health- life skills- international awareness and understanding

The Programme

There are three levels of the Award - Bronze, Silver and Gold, each requiring higher levels of achievement, more time and greater commitment. There is a minimum entry age for each level: 14 for Bronze, 15 for Silver and 16 for Gold. The Bronze can be done in 9 to 12 months, Silver takes between 12 and 18 months and Gold takes between 18 and 24 months. Each participant undertakes one activity from each of the following four sections.

- Service: to encourage service to others. This may take the form of service to the community, environment or an individual.

- Skills: to develop personal interests and skills.

- Physical Recreation: to improve personal standards of physical achievement.

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- Expeditions: to develop a spirit of adventure and discovery, and an understanding of the environment and the importance of working in a team.

In each activity, participants set their own goals in relation to their initial capabilities. They are aiming to improve their personal standards, not to beat others or reach an abstract pass-mark.

Excursions and Trips

Excursions and School Trips form an important extra-curricular element to the School’s programme. Many trips are organised as part of the pupils’ normal curriculum, e g visits to art galleries, museums, exhibitions, etc. Field trips in subjects such as biology and geography may well extend over a few days or even one or two weeks. The games department organises sports tours, as far afield as the U K, Australia, South Africa, etc.

Whilst these types of trips are not compulsory parts of the pupils’ education, the School nevertheless feels very strongly that such activities are of great benefit to all concerned. The cost of all trips and excursions is over and above normal school fees and is normally recovered via parents’ incidentals bills.

Students will be permitted to take advantage of the opportunity of such trips only if fee payments are up to date and the student’s work and attitude merit this privilige.

PASTORAL CARE AND DISCIPLINE

The Philosophy of Pastoral Care

It is our fundamental hope that pupils, having been provided with an excellent basis for both academic and social learning, will emerge from the College enhanced as personalities and as citizens. We take the topic Discipline to mean something much broader than is generally expected. In this College it refers to the desired atmosphere of a happy and orderly community which it is the collective responsibility of everyone to preserve. In this context Discipline is intrinsically related to Care and it is vital that pupils see that the teacher who stands before them has a wholeness of concern for their welfare both personal and academic.

We hope that when pupils join the College their parents feel that they join also. This sentiment applies very fully in matters of care and discipline. Parents and teachers are in pursuit of the same goals as far as pupils are concerned, and it is to be hoped that parents and staff will work together for the benefit of the pupils in a relationship of mutual respect, social responsibility and shared endeavour.

It is our expectation therefore that pupils, influenced by the ordered and civilised atmosphere of the School will conduct themselves appropriately. Pupils are expected to be courteous, considerate and conscientious, to foster the general well-being of their fellow pupils, and to develop a strong sense of self discipline and a proper regard to authority.

In the Kindergarten and Prep Sections of the School observation of classes and individual students is undertaken by trained Pshycologists. The intention is to detect and implement strategies to resolve problems , giving guidance to the respective teachers on how to deal with these problems. As well as dealing with particular problems as requested by a student help is given by the Pshycologist with respect to group dynamics and social interactions working closely together with classroom teachers. This is particularly important in the formation of new classroom groups.

Boarding Housemasters / Housemothers ( Responsibility for Bording students)

Boarders are normally accepted, both boys and girls from 5th year EPB upwards. Within the boys Boarding House a wing of this building, under the direct supervision of a designated Junior

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Boarding Master, has been designed for the younger boarders ( 5th to 6th year EPB and 7th to 9th

ESB ). This gives a degree of separation from the older students, bearing in mind the differing needs and maturity of these older boys who in turn have their own Senior Boarding Master. The girls Boarding structure, with fewer students, has a more integrated approach under the supervision of a Housemother.

These Boarding Persons are responsible for the control of all movements to and from the College, however all requests for special leave must pass through the normal channels of the College authority in writing or direct contact to the Hedmaster / Deputy Headmaster of St George's College. Outside of the normal school day the Boarding Person working through his House Tutors will be working towards creating a stimulating and understanding environment for the personal development of the Boarding students.

Any Boarder who has been given permission to leave must present a signed authorisation by the respective Boarding person on leaving the College.

Day Pupils should arrive promptly at the College at the following times:

Kindergarten : 08.15Prep School : 07.55College : 07.45

The checking in system obviously varies between the different sections. Day students arriving at the College report for registration with their Tutors. The system in the Prep School requires that the student is registered by the Grade Tutor at the beginning of the day. Registration in the Kindergarten is taken by the class teacher.

Any request to leave the school within the official day must be made in writing from Parents or Guardians with 24 hours anticipation.

In the College no Day Pupil may leave without the written permission of the Headmaster, Deputy Headmaster or in his absence, other designated persons. In the Prep, Day Pupils report in and out through the Person on Duty for that particular day.

Prefects and Monitors

The most responsible senior pupils in both the Prep School and the final year in the College are appointed Monitors and Prefects, respectively. It is their function, together with the teaching staff, to see that good discipline exists at all times during the day, eg when the School assembles together for any reason, meal times, long break, etc. Monitors and Prefects receive delegated authority from the Head of Section, and pupils are expected to obey any instructions given by them. Prefects have a number of minor sanctions which they can use against pupils who are disobedient or whose behaviour warrants punishment.

Chapel

The School was founded in 1898 by an Anglican clergyman, Canon J Stevenson, and since its foundation the life of the Chapel has been at the centre of School life. Originally, the majority of pupils were Anglicans, but this is no longer the case and the regular Chapel services are now non-denominational. In sending a child to St George’s parents are expected to be in agreement with the moral aims and values of the School. All pupils are therefore expected to attend Chapel services as and when requested.

The pupils belonging to the Prep School start each day with a homage to the National Flag followed by either time with their Tutors or whole School Assembly. The first Wednesday of the month the Prep School has a short Chapel Service.

On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays the College day starts with a short Chapel service. On Tuesdays there is a full School Assembly.

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During the course of the year there are a number of special Chapel services, eg Founders’ Day, Leavers' Service and First Communion and Confirmation Services.

The School does not have a full-time chaplain but is visited regularly by local clergy.

CollegeCode of Conduct

St George’s College believes in certain principles of conduct and behaviour that are fundamental to the harmonious, effective, successful and safe running of the School. It is assumed that all members of the School support these principles, which can be summarised under the heading of:

Positive Respect

1. For each other as people - irrespective of race, religion, gender, ability, age or status. This involves politeness, consideration of people’s feelings and helping new students to settle in, and it means that bullying, swearing and loud behaviour, embarrassing demonstrations of affection ( no physical contact rule to be observed at all times ) are unacceptable.

2. For each other’s health - at no time is smoking permitted anywhere on campus.3. For each other’s safety - students should not leave the campus without permission from a

senior member of staff, dangerous items should not be brought into School.4. For each other’s time - punctuality is expected, as is advance information to and from

parents, students and staff whenever there are alterations to agreed arrangements.5. For each other’s and the School’s property - students should not touch property other than

their own, unless positive and specific permission has been given by the owner; they should respect equipment left by staff in classrooms.

6. For the School environment - our beautiful campus should be tidy and free from litter; classrooms, corridors, lockers and toilets should be kept neat and in proper order; chewing gum is prohibited.

7. For visitors to the School, as well as for staff and students visitors - should expect the highest standards of courtesy and helpfulness from students and be able to move comfortably and relaxed around the campus at all times; they should expect simple courteous gestures such as doors held open for them.

8. For our personal appearance - students are expected to be appropriately dressed for all school activities, to be clean and tidy and to observe any safety requirements in relation to dress.

9. For ourselves as role models - St George’s is a School from age 3 to 18 and senior students are expected to be appropriate role models for younger children.

10. For everyone - the behaviour of students at all times is expected to promote a positive image of the School and personal profile of the students.

11. For the law - the use or sale of illegal substances on the campus is not permitted, nor is usury and the sale of any item for personal profit.

12. For the work ethic that epitomises St George’s College - the striving for academic excellence and individual responsibility for learning, the awareness and accountability to deadlines for homework and coursework. The plagiarism is illegal.

SanctionsIf students do not conform to this Code of Conduct, or under the proper running of the College in any other way, the following will ensue as appropriate:

1. An apology to the people involved.2. Reparation to put right a situation, including service.3. Detention or loss of privileges.4. Suspension. For serious breaches of discipline, the students concerned will be suspended

from the College for a determined period of time decided by the Headmaster, who at this time will inform parents of the decision.

5. Expulsion. Repeated serious offences or a single action deemed prejudicial to the establishment may lead to expulsion depending on the circumstances. This decision will be taken by the Headmaster in conjunction with the Chairman of the Board.

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ACUERDO INSTITUCIONAL DE CONVIVENCIA ( A.I.C. )INSTITUTO SAN JORGE – DIPREGEP 4621.

El siguiente documento es el Código de Convivencia presentado ante las autoridades de la DIPREGEP y aceptado por ese organismo por Resolución Nº 1593 / 02.( Repite algunas de las consideraciones dadas en el Manual de Padres pero es de rigor su publicación expresa ).

INDICEa) – INTRODUCCIÓN. Ideario. Fundamento. Perfil del Adolescente.

1. En lo intelectual.2. En lo ético.3. En lo social.4. En lo individual.5. En lo estético.6. En cuanto a la formación del carácter.

b) – REFERENTE NORMATIVO.

Es finalidad de la escuela para lograr el perfil.

c) – PAUTAS RELATIVAS A LA ORGANIZACIÓN ESCOLAR. Rutina Escolar. Calendario. Cumplimiento del Calendario. Comienzo y Finalización del Día Escolar. Excursiones ( lecciones paseo ), comportamiento en los Micros. Exención de Educación Física y Deportes. Norma sobre el Uniforme. Agenda personal escolar de uso oficial.

d) – ACCIONES PREVENTIVAS Y PAUTAS DE CONVIVENCIA. Reglas del Colegio. Áreas del Colegio fuera de límite. Cigarrillo, Alcohol y Drogas.

e) – SANCIONES DISCIPLINARIAS. Gradualidad y contextualización para la aplicación de las mismas.

f) - COMPROMISO Y COOPERACIÓN DE LOS PADRES.

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ACUERDO INSTITUCIONAL DE CONVIVENCIA (A.I.C.). RESOLUCIÓN Nº 1593/02: INSTITUTO SAN JORGE - DIPREGEP 4621

a) – INTRODUCCIÓN.

IDEARIO

El Colegio San Jorge se propone como misión brindar a alumnos de ambos sexos, de diversas procedencias y diferentes capacidades, una educación del mejor nivel, bilingüe y totalmente integrada a fin de:

desarrollar al máximo sus potencialidades en un entorno adecuadamente organizado. estimular su desarrollo personal, su pensamiento independiente y los más altos valores

morales. lograr una correcta inserción dentro del mundo actual.

FUNDAMENTO

A continuación procederemos a detallar los principales objetivos a lograr con cada uno de los alumnos, durante su desarrollo escolar, y el perfil del egresado de nuestra institución. Siempre buscando construir con el adolescente una sólida estructura Moral, Académica, Intelectual, Autónoma, dentro de un marco de Organización Escolar e Institucional, Convivencia Democrática y cumpliendo cada protagonista sus roles, funciones, obligaciones y responsabilidades.

PERFIL DEL ADOLESCENTE AL QUE SE ASPIRA, EN FORMA INTEGRAL

1. En lo intelectual:

Se espera que los alumnos sean capaces de:- mostrar interés por la búsqueda de la verdad.- lograr gradualmente precisión en sus razonamientos.- expresar sus ideas en su ámbito de libertad y defenderlas convenientemente.- interpretar el mundo que los rodea y actuar sobre su realidad.- profundizar sus propias experiencias incorporando las provenientes de situaciones nuevas.- desarrollar las habilidades necesarias para la gradual exploración objetiva de la realidad

circundante.- lograr dominio de la abstracción lógica y del pensamiento reflexivo.- formular hipótesis y desarrollar métodos que permitan su contrastación.- percibir, elaborar y evaluar distintas informaciones utilizando diversos códigos lingüísticos.- desarrollar habilidades para involucrarse en procesos de educación permanente.

2. En lo ético.

Se espera que los alumnos sean capaces de:- desarrollar capacidades para actuar de acuerdo con una adecuada escala de valores.- apreciar el valor de las acciones solidarias y del cumplimiento de los deberes cívicos.- actuar con firmeza en la defensa de los ideales respetando las opiniones de los demás.- apreciar las bondades de las practicas democráticas.- apreciar la necesidad de estructurar modelos de vida con sentido ético.- valorar las actitudes de autocrítica.

3. En lo social.

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Se espera que el alumno sea capaz de:- apreciar la importancia del patrimonio cultural para conservarlo y enriquecerlo.- desarrollar capacidades como para lograr una adecuada inserción ciudadana poniendo

énfasis en las responsabilidades, los deberes y los derechos individuales.- lograr una adecuada integración en el medio social, respetando la identidad local y

nacional.- desarrollar capacidades para elaborar un proyecto de vida en el que se manifieste equilibrio

entre los objetivos personales y los requerimientos del medio nacional.

4. En lo individual.

Se espera que el alumno sea capaz de:- acrecentar la expresión corporal.- cuidar su cuerpo como condición básica para un adecuado desarrollo integral.- prever los efectos de la fatiga física, laboral y psíquica.- actuar con entusiasmo y respeto a los demás en todas las competencias académicas y

deportivas escolares.

5. En lo estético.

Se espera que el alumno sea capaz de:- valorar la belleza y la armonía.- apreciar las distintas manifestaciones artísticas.- desarrollar la imaginación y la creatividad con espíritu trascendente.- utilizar adecuadamente el tiempo libre.- apreciar y colaborar en la difusión de los aspectos culturales nacionales.

6. En cuanto a la formación del carácter.

- desarrollen su carácter y personalidad para que se conviertan en miembros útiles de la sociedad.

- se autodisciplinen y adquieran sentido de la responsabilidad.- adquieran espíritu de trabajo cooperativo y en equipo.- cuiden el bienestar personal y se capaciten para difundirlo.- se concienticen que el Colegio representa una comunidad que cuida de ellos, poniendo

especial énfasis en la importancia esencial del mantenimiento de buenas relaciones humanas, basadas en la sensibilidad, la tolerancia y el sentido del humor.

- sean cuidadosos de la propiedad ajena y de la propia.- respeten su entorno cultural y ecológico.- eliminen todo prejuicio ( especialmente en cuanto a raza, credo y sexo ) como un aspecto

positivo del ser humano.- adquieran el sentido del juego limpio y la caballerosidad deportiva.- asuman una escala de valores morales que guíe su comportamiento.- crezcan en independencia, confianza y autoconocimiento, y estén preparados para defender

sus ideales así como para hacer una autocrítica objetiva.- posean iniciativa y afán de superación.- se respeten a sí mismos, a sus familias y al Colegio.

b) – REFERENTE NORMATIVO

Es finalidad de la escuela para lograr el perfil:

- El desarrollo de la personalidad.- El sentido de la responsabilidad e iniciativa.

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- La capacidad organizativa.- El poder de análisis.- El poder de síntesis.- La objetividad.- El desarrollo de la inteligencia y la voluntad.- La capacidad creadora.- La socialización del individuo.- La aptitud para la formación permanente.

c) – PAUTAS RELATIVAS A LA ORGANIZACIÓN ESCOLAR Calendario

Aún respetando el esquema general del Calendario Escolar Oficial, el Colegio San Jorge se rige por un calendario especial de acuerdo a la Resolución Ministerial Nº 1257 / 82 y de la Provincia de Buenos Aires Nº 6724 / 96, dentro de los “Convenios Intergubernamentales” Resolución Nº 7716 / 96, con vacaciones de verano más cortas, las de invierno más largas y dos recesos de cinco días al promediar cada etapa. El Colegio respeta los feriados oficiales.

Cumplimiento del Calendario

Si bien se entiende que en algunos casos les resulta difícil a los padres hacer coincidir sus vacaciones con las del calendario escolar, la no concurrencia a clase o Sábados oficiales, no sólo acumulará un ausente, sino que perjudica seriamente el aprendizaje de los alumnos. La asistencia continua de los alumnos a clase resulta más importante aún en vista de que la enseñanza en algunas materias se imparte por etapas y la ausencia a alguna clase impide la comprensión total del tema. Obviamente, es poco razonable retrasar el progreso de toda una clase para compensar las clases perdidas por la falta de un solo alumno.Uno de nuestros objetivos es que los alumnos asuman la responsabilidad que cumplan, y de los padres de hacer cumplir, la rutina del Colegio sin tomarse libertades. La llegada tarde de algún alumno crea problemas a todos, así como si los alumnos parten del Colegio antes de la finalización de clases, receso, o vacaciones.

Comienzo del Día Escolar – ESB / Polimodal

Los alumnos externos se reportarán en el Colegio a las 07.45 y se retirarán del mismo a las 16.30 hs. El día comienza con 15 minutos de reunión con sus tutores donde se confeccionará el registro de entrada de los alumnos, a continuación, la ceremonia de izado de bandera, servicio religioso en la Capilla, asamblea en el teatro o reunión con sus Maestros / as encargados / as de las cuatro casas por un lapso de 15 minutos más.Los alumnos que lleguen tarde hasta las 08.15 se les computará ¼ de falta, cuando lleguen al colegio después de las 08.15 tendrán ½ falta, de acuerdo a la Disposición Oficial Nº 39. La puntualidad es una actitud responsable y debe ser respetada. Es vital que los padres cooperen con el Colegio para que funcione correctamente:

1. Asegúrese que su hijo salga de casa a tiempo para llegar puntualmente al Colegio.2. La ausencia por cualquier motivo debe ser informada al Colegio inmediatamente. Al

reintegrarse el alumno deberá entregar una explicación por escrito o certificado médico.3. Los alumnos que lleguen en remise, deben verificar que llegue a horario y rectificar los

tiempos si fuera necesario.4. Permisos de salida: en general sólo se otorgará permiso para ausentarse por razones de

duelo o urgencias, con la autorización del Headmaster, Director, Deputy Headmaster, Director de Estudios o Coordinador, registrándose la causa y hora de salida en el parte diario de ausentes. Las citas con dentistas u otros profesionales deberán programarse fuera del horario escolar. Deberá solicitarse con bastante anticipación o en el registro con el tutor por medio de la agenda personal. Sólo con nota escrita de sus padres, los alumnos podrán retirarse del Colegio antes de la finalización del horario escolar, siendo retirados por sus padres o el tutor transitorio que ellos determinen, especificando en dicha autorización nombre y apellido, y número de documento del mismo.

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Excursiones ( lecciones paseo ) _ comportamiento en los Micros:

El transporte escolar durante una salida académica, social o deportiva desde y hacia el Colegio estará bajo el control del personal docente ( uno o más cada doce alumnos ). Se solicita a los padres que inculquen en sus hijos la importancia de comportarse correctamente en los micros por razones de seguridad y también para resguardar el prestigio del Colegio. En especial deben tomarse en cuenta los siguientes puntos:

• Se debe observar en los transportes el mismo comportamiento que en el Colegio. Se considerará a los alumnos como si estuviesen dentro del Colegio.

• Una vez en el transporte los alumnos deben sentarse mirando hacia adelante. No se permite viajar de pie ni moverse de un lugar a otro.

• Los alumnos no pueden subir o bajar del vehículo hasta que éste no pare totalmente. • Se debe conversar en un tono normal. No se permitirá que los alumnos hablen entre sí a

los gritos.• Deben dejarse los pasillos siempre libres de mochilas, bolsos y otros artículos.• No se puede sacar la cabeza, manos o pies fuera del vehículo. No se permite hacer

ademanes a las personas dentro o fuera del transporte. Está prohibido arrojar objetos de todo tipo.

• Se debe hacer todo lo posible para mantener el interior del vehículo limpio. • Está prohibido dañar o arruinar el vehículo o elementos de su equipamiento.• En todo momento los alumnos deben tener un trato cortés con el conductor del transporte.

El Colegio tiene el derecho de negar la participación de cualquier alumno en actividades externas o viajes de estudio si su conducta en el Colegio es tal que se pueda esperar que dé lugar a problemas o afectar la reputación del Colegio.

Exención de Educación Física y Deportes:

Los alumnos exceptuados de hacer deportes o actividades físicas por motivos de salud o accidente, deberán obtener un certificado de su médico particular o del médico oficial del Colegio y se les organizará otras actividades, ya sea en el campus, o una actividad teórica relacionada con el ejercicio o actividad deportiva desarrollada a partir del proyecto específico.En los casos de inactividad prolongada se efectuará una presentación oficial ante las autoridades del Consejo de Cultura y Educación, para su exención, debiendo en este caso si el Jefe de Departamento y los profesores lo determinan, preparar un proyecto relacionado con la materia.

Norma sobre el Uniforme:

Todos los alumnos sin excepción deben usar uniforme y estar correctamente vestidos en todo momento. La reputación de un colegio se ve influida en no poca medida por el aspecto de sus alumnos. Por lo tanto, y en beneficio de los alumnos, el enfoque del Colegio en lo que respecta al uniforme es severo y se solicita a los padres que cooperen asegurándose que sus hijos se vistan siempre con prolijidad y corrección. Los alumnos deben viajar hacia / desde el Colegio correctamente uniformados. Los que lleguen con uniforme incorrecto serán enviados de regreso para cambiarse.Se prohíbe el uso de joyas y maquillaje. El uso de barba, bigotes o cabello largo en varones, también están prohibidos los cortes exóticos y teñido de colores no naturales. En todos los casos la decisión del Director es inapelable.

Las normas sobre uniformes son explícitas y se recuerda a los alumnos que se requiere una apariencia correcta no solo por la impresión que ésta causa en los demás, sino como muestra de su buena disposición para permanecer y emprender las tareas diarias del Colegio y de respeto a sí mismos.

Agenda Personal Escolar de Uso Oficial:

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Para ayudar a que los alumnos se organicen mejor y el Colegio mantenga una mejor comunicación desde y con los padres, les entrega agendas personales escolares. Estas son principalmente para anotar las tareas, pero deberán ser usados para recordar las fechas de entrega de los trabajos, aquellos días en que los alumnos deban realizar ciertas actividades, y todo lo referente a las actividades académicas, sociales y deportivas del Colegio, siendo de uso obligatorio para todos los alumnos. También esta agenda personal será utilizada por los tutores y profesores para anotar irregularidades en su comportamiento o para destacar las buenas acciones, trabajos, esfuerzo, conducta, etc. Tanto los alumnos externos como los pupilos tienen asignado un Tutor Académico, responsable de controlar el trabajo y el desempeño de los alumnos dentro de su grupo. Los Tutores Académicos y el Equipo de Dirección están en contacto para monitorear la evolución de los alumnos. Es esta agenda personal una ayuda eficaz para mejorar la actitud, o la habilidad, o ambas cualidades del alumno a la vez, por el cual éste es evaluado después de cada lección y controlado semanalmente por el Tutor Académico, quien actuará en consecuencia cuando necesite ayuda. Además de informar semanalmente a los padres respecto al desempeño de sus hijos, el Colegio se contactará personalmente con los padres de los alumnos cuando preocupe su desenvolvimiento académico o su comportamiento.

d) – ACCIONES PREVENTIVAS Y PAUTAS DE CONVIVENCIA.

Reglas del Colegio:

1. Los alumnos deben mostrar respeto y consideración por los demás, sus pertenencias y el medio en que viven. 2. Todos los alumnos deben observar un comportamiento responsable y cortés, y una

conducta moral elevada. 3. Se prohíbe el consumo de alcohol, tabaco y drogas. 4. No se permite el contacto físico entre alumnos, y las parejas de chicos y chicas estarán

siempre a la vista. 5. Los alumnos deben poseer todos los artículos de la lista de uniforme y usar el uniforme

completo durante la semana de clases y al entrar y retirarse, presentando una apariencia prolija.

6. Los alumnos deben conocer y respetar las áreas que no está permitido el acceso. 7. Los alumnos deben cumplir con la rutina diaria, y con todas las clases académicas, y

actividades curriculares sociales y deportivas del Colegio. 8. Deben observar las reglas de las distintas áreas del Colegio, Aulas, Capilla, Teatro, Campos de

Deportes, Sanatorio, Laboratorios, Biblioteca, Comedor, etc. 9. No se permite conducir automóviles dentro del Colegio. 10. El uso de walkmen, radios portátiles y celulares sólo se permite en las Casas. 11. Se prohíbe masticar chicles.

Faltas Graves: Agresión verbal o física a un compañero, falta de respeto, agresión verbal o física a un profesor o personal del Colegio, destrucción de la propiedad ajena, hurto, uso indebido u ofrecimiento de drogas en el Colegio, reincidencia en acciones disciplinarias, y todas aquellas acciones “imprevistas” que la Dirección del Colegio consideren faltas graves.

Áreas del Colegio fuera de límite:

- La Sala de Profesores.- El área del club Sanford, fuera del horario de deportes o actividades, sin supervisión del

docente. - El Comedor, fuera del horario de comidas.- La cocina, perteneciente al Comedor.- Los terrenos detrás de la Capilla.- Los jardines, edificios y salas particulares.

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- Los campos de deportes, excepto durante las actividades deportivas. 3er año puede cruzar las canchas frente a las casas de los pupilos, no en horario de deportes.- Las casas de los pupilos en el horario de clases, excepto durante el almuerzo y para cambiarse de ropa.- El área arriba de los vestuarios de la pileta chica y cualquier otra área con pileta.- El área de baños de la escuela Primaria.- Todo salón de clases cuando no esté presente el profesor ( excepto en caso de permiso

especial ).

Cigarrillo, Alcohol y Drogas:

Está totalmente prohibido que los alumnos fumen o consuman alcohol en las instalaciones del Colegio, en viaje hacia o desde el Colegio, mientras representen al Colegio o mientras participen en cualquier viaje del Colegio o actividad extracurricular, usen o no uniforme.Todo alumno que haya sido encontrado haciendo uso indebido de drogas u ofreciendo las mismas en el Colegio, será suspendido inmediatamente, aplicando posteriormente por decisión de Dirección y Comisión Directiva la sanción disciplinaria más severa por considerarse una falta de las más graves.

e) – SANCIONES DISCIPLINARIAS.

Gradualidad y contextualización para la aplicación de las mismas:

Es importante que el alumno pueda reflexionar siempre acerca de los errores cometidos y tenga la posibilidad de enmendarlos. Las sanciones serán acordes con la seriedad de la falta cometida, buscando en todo momento que el alumno comprenda por qué su comportamiento es inaceptable.A continuación se enumeran las sanciones que se pueden llegar a aplicar cuando la situación así lo requiera. Estas no implican una valoración ni son progresivas, sino que señalan el grado de desaprobación que merece la falta. Se espera, por supuesto, que los alumnos desarrollen rápidamente el sentido de autodisciplina que evitará la necesidad de imponer sanciones, pues la medida disciplinaria más efectiva es marginar el mal comportamiento promoviendo el comportamiento adecuado.

1. Llamado de atención: Comunicada verbalmente por su profesor, ya sea en clase o en una entrevista, informando al Tutor Académico, Jefe de Departamento y Dirección.

2. Retiro de clase: Una mala conducta puede provocar que un alumno pueda ser retirado de su clase o actividad, siendo acompañado por el docente, preceptor alumno, o personal docente del establecimiento, a la oficina del director. El alumno deberá recuperar los contenidos académicos desarrollados durante su ausencia.

3. Imposición: Establece la obligación de completar carpetas o trabajos atrasados, hacer actividades extras o tareas útiles que redunden en su beneficio y del Colegio.

4. Registros: El Director o el Vice-director o el Director de Estudios o su Tutor, pueden disponer que los alumnos lleven una notificación de su conducta o de sus tareas, diaria o semanalmente en sus agendas particulares, quedando registrado en el Libro de Actas de Conducta.

5. Penitencia: Durante el recreo o almuerzo del mismo día, o los viernes a la tarde después de la 16.30hs, o parte o todo el Sábado y / o Domingo, tanto para los pupilos o alumnos externos. Completando tareas, estudio, reparación de elementos dañados, limpieza de distintas áreas del Colegio, obras de caridad, etc.

6. Confiscación: El docente puede retirar temporariamente material prohibido en el Colegio o aquellos artículos que se usen inadecuadamente, como ser: alhajas no permitidas, walkmen, discman, etc.

7. Indemnización y / o Multas: - los alumnos deberán pagar cualquier daño causado a la propiedad del Colegio o por pérdida de equipos o libros que se les hubieran prestado ya sea en clase o biblioteca.

8. Cartas al hogar: Los padres serán informados por carta y / o agendas particulares sobre la conducta de sus hijos.

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9. Citación de padres: El Colegio citará a los padres para discutir casos serios de mala conducta de sus hijos.

10. Amonestaciones: Sólo para ser aplicadas por Dirección, con un máximo de veinticinco. 11. Suspensión: Si el Director considera que la permanencia de un alumno en el Colegio es

perjudicial para el correcto mantenimiento del orden y la disciplina, puede suspenderlo por un período determinado de tiempo ( uno a quince días ) o durante el lapso en que el caso esté siendo estudiado por la Dirección, con o sin asistencia a clase, con la cantidad de ausentes que correspondan a los días suspendidos.

12. Derecho de Admisión o Continuidad en la Institución: Cuando se trate de casos extremos de mala conducta o constante indisciplina, se puede solicitar a los padres que retiren a su hijo del Colegio para continuar sus estudios en otro establecimiento escolar sea cual fuere el año, o la no renovación de vacante para el próximo año. Al igual que para aquellos alumnos que repiten el año por bajo rendimiento académico, decisión que será tomada por los Directivos y miembros de Comisión Directiva, para su continuidad o no en el Colegio.

13. Expulsión: El Colegio determinará la expulsión definitiva de un alumno cuando por falta de extrema gravedad, el Director y la Comisión Directiva acuerden la correspondiente sanción, tales como: agresión verbal y / o física a un docente, destrucción de la propiedad ajena, robo y / o hurto de elementos de propiedad privada, uso indebido u ofrecimiento de drogas en el Colegio, uso de armas dentro del Colegio, violación o intento de violación, reincidencia en faltas disciplinarias.

f) - COMPROMISO Y COOPERACIÓN DE LOS PADRES.

Los padres asumen el compromiso de leer y discutir con sus hijos los reglamentos del Colegio. Debe considerarse que son para el bien de los alumnos y como una protección contra los pocos que puedan alterar el desarrollo normal de las actividades.Los reglamentos proveen un marco dentro del cual el Colegio se desenvuelve en beneficio de los alumnos. Algunos aspectos se citan en forma específica, pero los padres y alumnos comprenderán que la Regla básica es que debe evitarse todo lo que pueda afectar a los intereses morales, físicos y educativos de los alumnos. De la misma forma, deberá alentarse todo lo que promueva dichos intereses.

Es condición de ingreso y de permanencia en el Colegio que los alumnos respeten las reglas del mismo y que los padres acepten su autoridad .Los padres se comprometen a cooperar con las autoridades del Colegio para que sus hijos cumplan con todas las reglas establecidas por el mismo. Las reglas también establecen las pautas de asistencia, permanencia, vestimenta y disciplina que deben ser cumplidas por todos los alumnos.

Es esencial que el alumno reciba el apoyo total de sus padres para aprovechar al máximo su permanencia en el Colegio San Jorge. Esto implica un fuerte compromiso con el Colegio, no sólo por parte del alumno, sino también de los padres. Es posible que a veces las actividades del Colegio se interpongan con las de la familia pero se espera que dado el compromiso asumido por los padres se dé prioridad al Colegio. En esta sección se resumen los compromisos que los padres han avalado con su firma en la solicitud de inscripción y / o renovación de vacante, e indica las diversas formas en que el Colegio desea que los padres cooperen.

Prep School – Code of Conduct

St George’s College puts emphasis in certain principles of behaviour which are fundamental in developing effective and successful harmony between members of the student body. It is assumed that everyone connected with this education cummunity supports these principles.

Prep School rules ( 1st and 2nd Cycle EPB ) These can be summarized in the one Golden Rule:

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IN THE PREP SCHOOL WE SHOW RESPECT AT ALL TIMES: RESPECT FOR OURSELVES, RESPECT FOR OTHERS AND RESPECT FOR EVERYTHING AROUND US.

This Golden Rule requires the student to make a compromise with a series of positive norms that should be shown at all times:

To listen Not to intentionally offend anyone Take care of your belongings and those of others Look after the environment Apply yourself diligently to your studies Learn to share Be responsible for your actions

Sanctions

If a student does not comply with the Golden Rule and everything that this implies or looks to distract form the normal running of the School in any other form the following would be applied:

1. An apology to the person/s involved2. Putting right the fault committed including some form of service action.3. Detention or loss of privileges4. “Yellow Card” or “ Warning note “ to the student5. Receipt of a second Yellow Card will mean a Warning note and the misdemeanour

registered in writing and parents informed by letter- This will be the first signature in the Discipline Register.

6. Suspension. If there has been a serious misdemeanour the student may be suspended for a minimum of 48 hours at the discretion of the Management. Parents will be notified.

7. If the student receives 3 Warning notes during the same academic year this may result in a Suspension for a period of 48 hours.

8. Expulsion- Breaking the Code of conduct for misdemeanours considered very serious ; the Sanctions finally applied will take into account exactly what the misdemeanour was. From this, The Headmaster and Board of Government together will make the final decision.

SCHOOL ROUTINE

Calendar

St George’s enjoys a special calendar approved by Resolution No 1257/82. Whilst keeping to the broad outline of the Official School Year, St George’s tries to obtain a more balanced school year by having a shorter summer holiday, a longer winter holiday and two week-long mid-term holidays. The academic year is divided into three terms. The first term begins during the last week of February and ends mid May. The second term runs until the end of August and the final trimester until the end of November / early December. In keeping with local custom, the School also observes official holidays during term time. This Special Calendar allows St George’s College more class days than would be expected in the Official Calendar set by the Ministry of Culture and Education.

All events taking place at St George's College are published with anticipation and a yearly Calendar which is updated regularly is to be found on the College web site www.stgeorge.com.ar

Observation of Term Dates

Whilst the School appreciates the difficulties some parents have in getting their children to St George’s, especially where air flights are involved, the School must nevertheless insist that all pupils observe term dates, including official Saturdays. Not only do students receive an absence mark but their studies are badly interrupted and continuity of programme is lost. Obviously it is not

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possible to impede the learning process of the rest of the group for the absence of one or two students. It is understandable that there may be difficulties from time to time, however, one of our aims is to make pupils aware that they have a responsibility to comply with the School’s routine and that they cannot just take time off when they wish. It inconveniences everybody if pupils arrive late at the beginning of term or after an Exeat, and proper teaching is made difficult if pupils leave before the end of term or start of an Exeat. Accommodation for pupils who arrive early or have to leave after the end of term can be arranged with prior agreement with Boarding Housemasters or Boarding Housemothers.

Start of the School Day – ESB / Polimodal

Day pupils should report at the College at 07.45 and will leave at 16.30. The day begins with a 15 minute Tutor Period where Registration and passing of information takes place. Depending on the day Tutor period is followed by Flag Ceremony, Chapel Service or Assembly in the Theatre. Each House meets also during this time on a rotation basis. Students arriving late ( before 08.15 ) receive ¼ absence. Arrival after this time will lead to a ½ absence( Disposición oficial No 39 ). Punctuality shows a responsible attitude and must be respected.

It is vital that parents cooperate with the College in making sure this happens

1. Make sure your children leave home in good time to arrive punctually at School.2. Absence for any reason must be reported immediately to the School. On the pupils return

an explanation in writing or a medical certificate must be given.3. Pupils arriving by remise - please, check that this is working efficiently and change where

necessary.4. Permission to leave: In general permission is only given to leave for personal reasons or

emergencies. All leaves must be authorized by a member of the Management Team. Dental and other professional appointments should take place whenever possible outside the school working day. Advise on any leave should be given with adequate warning and should figure in writing in the register of the personal planner of the student. Only with written permission form parents can students leave the College before the official end of the school day. In cases of early leaving students must be picked up by parents or someone specified by the parents giving name and document number.

Start of the School Day – Prep

All pupils should be in the School before the starting bell at 07.55.

On Mondays they should go directly to their classrooms where they will be met by their Tutors.

Assembly that brings together both parts of the Prep: Junior and Infant, begins at 08.05 in the Theatre building.

On Tuesdays in Prep Junior and on Thursdays in the Infant School the students go directly to their classrooms for the tutor period. All other days begin with the Flag Ceremony and an Assembly that deals with moral issues.

End of School Day

The College and Prep School Day finishes at 16.30 Monday - Friday. Day Pupils should leave or be collected as soon after this time as possible.

Tea is only available for Boarders and is served in the main Dining-Room at 16.50 hs.

Kindergarten classes end at 15.00 and children must leave the School immediately after with their parents or persons with permission to do this.

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Exeats

Once or twice during the year pupils have a longer break or Exeat. Normally Exeats last from 4 or 5 days to a week. Boarders are not allowed to stay in during Exeats, since the intention of these breaks is to provide a period of rest to both pupils and staff, as well as allow thorough cleaning and minor work to take place in the Boarding Buildings.

Absence from Physical Education

Any student unable to do Physical Education for reasons of Health must present the appropriate medical certificate. Other activities will be organized within the Campus , normally this will be a theory exercise related to the specific Sport or project being practiced by the rest of the group.In cases of prolonged inactivity special dispensation should be obtained form the DIPREGEP which will allow the Head of Department and staff to prepare a specialized project related to the subject. Leave of Absence

Generally speaking leave of absence will only be granted for compassionate grounds or emergencies.

Requests for single days off for important family occasions ( eg, weddings, funerals. This does NOT include birthdays ), are always given fair consideration. Clearly permission is much more likely to be forthcoming if the child’s work is up to standard. Any such requests for absence should be addressed well in advance of the date to the Head of the respective section within St George's.

Weekends

Full boarders have the option of staying in School at the weekend or spending the weekend at home, with their guardian or relatives in Buenos Aires. Although there is no longer a regular pattern of designated weekends in and weekends out, there may be the occasional weekend-in when all boarders are required to stay in. Advance notice of such weekends-in is given in the School Newsletter that can be accessed through the College Intranet.

All full boarders are able to stay in College every weekend, including long weekends. It will be assumed that a boarder is staying in at weekends unless the School has been informed otherwise.

Requests for weekends-out will be dealt with directly between pupils and their Boarding Housemaster or Boarding Housemother. Parents who have special requests regarding weekend procedures should communicate directly with the child’s Boarding Housemaster or Boarding Housemother. Some parents stipulate that their children are to stay in every weekend, or that they may only have one weekend in two away from School. It must be stressed that the decision as to how weekends are spent is in the hands of each individual child’s parents, and that parental requests regarding weekends will always be complied with, subject to satisfactory work and behaviour. All pupils must inform their Boarding Housemaster / Boarding Housemother where they will be spending the weekend-out.

Weekends-out are not granted automatically. A pupil whose work or conduct is unsatisfactory will not be allowed to have a weekend-out, but will instead be required to spend part of or the whole weekend in either as a sanction or support to catch up with his / her work.

Transport of Students

All movement of students during any excursion from or to the College will be under the control of the teachers ( 1 for each 12 students). This includes acadmic , social or sporting excursions.Transport by bus is only available to Boarders, leaving the School and returning, at the weekends, exeats, etc.

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Normally school buses carrying the Boarders for the weekend or beginning of exeats, etc, will enter the Capital using the Autopista. Pupils will be dropped off inside Retiro at the corner of Libertador Avenue and Ramos Mejía Avenue.

Buses normally leave at 17.00 Friday evening. The return may be made on Sunday evening at 19.00 or on Monday morning leaving Retiro at 06.50. Special arrangements will be communicated to parents regarding long weekends, Exeats, etc.

The responsibility of arriving to and leaving from the School outside of this is the direct responsibility of parents. The use of taxis, remises, etc, is controlled by parents.

It is absolutely forbidden for any pupil under the age of 17 to drive a car to and from School. If a pupil is over the age of 17 and possesses a current driving licence and has the Headmaster’s permission, the pupil may drive to School. Pupils arriving in their personal vehicles must park in the designated area and should no return to the vehicle for any reason during the school day before leaving at 16.30, except with permission of a School Authority.

No pupil who is allowed to drive a car to School may take another pupil as a passenger unless the parents of that pupil have written to the Headmaster giving their express permission.

Under no circumstances does the College accept responsibility for accidents to or from the School by private vehicle nor any liability for damage to these vehicles while inside the School grounds.

Use of Bicycles

Prep and College pupils who live close may cycle to School, provided their parents have previously sent a note to the Head of the appropriate section giving permission for their child to do so. Bicycles should be left in the place indicated and may not be used until it is time to go home at the end of the school day.

The School cannot accept responsibility for the loss of or damage to any bicycle left on School property.

Daily Bus Service to and from the College

A list with the names of the different chauffeurs that supply this service is available for parents at the three secretariats of the School. This service is not contracted by the School and any arrangements are made exclusively between parents and the chauffeurs.

Under no circumstances will the College be held responsible for any damage suffered by the pupil or his belongings on the way to and from the School. The School insurance only covers academic / social and sporting trips organised by the School.

Parents accept full responsibility for the well-being and good behaviour of their child whilst travelling to and from School, misbehaviour on transport to and from School, and discourteous, dangerous or foolish behaviour on other School journeys will be regarded as disciplinary matters falling within the School’s jurisdiction however.The Prep School has a system of “ Room mothers” who may be contacted in cases of transport difficulties in this section.

Kindergarten has its own timetable which differs from the rest of the School and the traffic service is supervised by specialized staff to fetch the children from their own houses at the appropriate time.

Behaviour on Buses

The daily service to and from School is an area of potential problem as pupils are outside School and away from the supervisory control of teaching staff. Parents are asked to impress upon their

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children the importance expected good behaviour on buses, both for safety factors and the image. The following points, in particular, should be noted:

The same high standards of behaviour are expected on transport as in School. Having boarded the bus pupils are to sit facing the front. Standing in the bus and movement

from one seat to another is not permitted. Pupils may not enter or alight from the bus until it comes to a complete stop. Conversations are to be conducted at a sensible volume. Shouting to pupils in other parts

of the bus is not allowed. The aisles must be kept free at all times from bags and other items. Heads, hands and feet must always be kept inside the bus. Waving to people inside or

outside the bus is not permitted. Throwing objects of any kind from the bus is prohibited. Every effort should be made to keep the bus clean. It is absolutely forbidden to damage or tamper with the bus or any of its equipment. Pupils are expected to behave courteously towards the bus drivers at all times.

Use of Red Planner ( College / Prep )

To help students ro plan and organize their studies and to maintain a better communication with parents all students ( ESB 7 to Poli 2 ) are given a personalized Red Planner. These are principally for recording set homeworks but may also be used to mark key deadline dates for works and projects. They are also useful for marking important dates with respect to all academic social and sporting activities during the year.

It is obligatory for all students of Prep and College ( exception Poli 3) to use these Red Planners.

They are also useful for tutors and teachers to note any irregularities in work or behaviour or commend positive works, effort, attitude and behaviour. All students, including boarders, have an academic tutor assigned to them who is responsible in controlling the work and development of the student in the tutor group. In the Prep the responsibility falls to the tutor of the grade.

Lunch

All pupils are required to have lunch at School with the exception of K1 and K2 children who have not opted to stay in the afternoon. No pupils are allowed to go home at lunch time, nor are pupils allowed to bring a packed lunch. All pupils in Prep and Kinder are provided with midmorning snacks as part of the School meals service while Kindergarten and Infant pupils are supplied with both midmorning and afternoon snacks.

Departure of Day PupilsKindergarten

Children in K3 and those in K1 and K2 who have opted to stay in the afternoon, leave at 15.00 with their parents or another responsible adult appointed by them. If any unexpected problem arises parents must inform the School who will be picking up their children, or otherwise send a signed authorisation giving the name and document number of the person who is to collect them if the person is not known by any of the Kindergarten staff.

Prep

Parents of day pupils are asked to enter the Prep in order to pick up their children who then report out to the Teacher on Duty. After that the adults in charge of the pupils are responsible for their safety. Children should be taken out of the School rather than play outside for security reasons.

Any other change ( birthdays, invitation to a companion's house, earlier leaving ) should be informed by a written note to the Secretary. No alterations in the daily routine will be allowed unless a written authorisation by the parents is presented.

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College

Day Pupils report daily at the School main entrance (Guido Street) after their activities, from 16.30 onwards.

Enquiries

Parents will appreciate that the Headmaster cannot respond to every enquiry in person. Each section of St George’s has its own Head of Section but most routine matters can be dealt with by one of the School secretaries. Parents wishing to see any Head of Section / Tutor/ Class teacher are asked to make an appointment with the appropriate secretary with anticipation.

The manager is based at Quilmes, but generally spends Fridays at St George’s North or in Buenos Aires. The personal secretary ( ext. 106) will deliver any messages.

Telephones

The main School number is 4257- 3472 / 3 / 4.

We are aware that it is often very difficult to contact the School by phone. Pay-phones have been installed in different areas of the School for pupils to communicate easily.

The following notes are given to try to minimise the difficulties. Parents are asked to restrict phone calls to Boarders in the evening between 20.00 and 21.30. Out of fairness to others it is important to keep phone calls as brief as possible. Under no circumstances can pupils be fetched to answer a phone call during the normal course of the day. Messages for pupils can only be accepted during the day if they are urgent.

Prep School

All communications with this section should be made by telephoning 4257-3472 / 74 (extensions 134-135)

Central School Exchange

The School has a central telephone exchange with twelve external lines leading to 70 different extensions.

Any internal extension and Kindergarten can be reached during administration hours from 08.30-17.00 by dialling 4257 - 3472 / 3 / 4 , 4253 - 8422, 4253 -0914 or 4254 – 8269 / 8529/ 8486 and the corresponding extension number (Kindergarten: 123 / 125, Prep: 135, College: 118 / 119 ).

In case you do not know same the operator will put you through.

After Administration Hours

After 17.00 in the evening and at weekends all calls are answered in the Portería, from where it is possible to pass them on to any sector of the School. If you know the extension number you have direct access.

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Kindergarten Timetable

KG1 KG2 KG307.55 – 08.25 Doors open- Optional activities in the classrooms08.25 – 08.35 Flag Raising and Morning Assembly08.35 – 08.50Register and Group time

08.35 – 09.00Register and Group time

08.35 – 09.00Register and Group time

08.50 – 09.40Activity Corners

09.00 – 09.30Washing Hands / Snack

09.00 – 09.20Washing Hands/Snack

09.40 – 10.00Washing Hands/Snack

09.30 – 10.00Music or Physical Education

09.20 – 9.50English Activities (small groups)

10.00 – 10.20English

10.00 – 10.20Outside Play

9.50 – 10.20Spanish Activities (small groups)

10.20 – 10.45Music or Physical Education

10.20 – 10.45English Activities (small groups)

10.20 – 10.45Outside Play

10.45 – 11.15Outside Play or swimming

10.45 – 11.15Spanish Activities (small groups)

10.45 – 11.15Music or Physical Education

11.15 – 11.45Cognitive Activities / Art / Story Time

11.15 – 11.45Story Time / Art orCognitive Activities

11.15 – 11.45Cognitive Activities / Art / Story Time / Computing

11.45 Washing Hands / Departure of children who come half day 11.45 – 11.50 Washing Hands11.50 – 12.35 Lunch12.35 – 12.40 / 13.00Outside Play / Washing of teeth

12.35 – 12.40 / 13.00Washing of teeth / Outside Play

13.00 – 13.45Rest Time

13.00 – 13.10Rest Time / Story Time

12.50 – 13.10Rest Time/Story Time or Swimming

13.10 – 13.30English activities or Swimming

13.10 – 13.30English Activities

13.45 – 14.10Corner Activities

13.30 – 14.30Corner Activities

13.30 –13.45Outside Play- Snack

14.10 – 14.30English

13.45 – 14.50Corner Activities

14.30 – 14.50Outside Play / Snack

14.30 – 14.50Outside Play / Snack

14.50 – 15.00 Farewell Activities

Weekly Special Classes:Psychomotor Skills, Creative Movement, Computing, Activities in the Infant Library,Swimming (all year round)

Workshops:Every Wednesday children can choose to take part in various workshops: Gardening, Cooking, Sciences, Ceramics, Computing, Carpentry, Art, Sewing, Puppets, Paint, Story Telling.

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EPB Timetable

Time Monday – Friday

07.55- 08.05 Tutorial

08.05 - 08.20 Assembly

08.20 - 09.10 Period 1 ( except Mondays 08.05 – 09.10 )

09.15 - 10.10 Period 2 ( except Mondays 09.10 – 09.45 )

10.10 - 10.30 Break

10.30 -11.25 Period 3

11.25 - 12.20 Period 4 ( Prep Infant School 11.20 – 12.10 )

12.20 – 13.20 Lunch ( Prep Infant School 12.10 – 13.20 )

13.20 - 14.15 Period 5

14.15 - 15.00 Period 6

15.00 - 15.45 Period 7

15.45 – 16.00 Break

16.00 - 16.25 Period 8

16.30 Day pupils leave

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ESB / Polimodal Timetable

Time

Monday 07.45 – 08.0008.00 – 08.15

Flag RaisingRegistration

Tue / Fri 07.45 – 08.00 Registration Period

08.00 – 08.15 Assembly / Chapel

Mon / Fri 08.15 - 09.10 Period 1

09.10 - 10.05 Period 2

10.05 - 11.00 Period 3

11.00 - 11.20 Long Break

11.20 - 12.20 Period 4

12.20 - 13.20 Period 5

13.20 - 14.10 Lunch

14.10 - 15.15 Period 6

15.15 – 16.30 Period 7

16.30 Day pupils leave

Boarders Time Table ( where different from Day Routine )

06.50 Rising 07.10 Breakfast

Rest of the day for boarders follows the College timetable

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Evening Arrangements for BoardersMonday – Thursday

16.30 End of official classes 17.00 Tea (Dining-room)

17.15-18.30 Free time 18.30-19.00 Showers/Preparation for study time 19.00 1st supervised study period20.00 Dinner20.30 2nd supervised study period21.30 End of study period (official) free time

10.00 on Lights out (time depends on year group)     

Friday 17.00Buses leave to Retiro. ( Weekend arrangements at the discretion ofthe Boarding Housemaster/Housemother )

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Sanatorium

Medical attention for pupils is in the hands of the School Medical Officer, Dr L E Gwozdz. All problems regarding a pupil’s health should be discussed directly with the School Medical Officer who can be contacted in the mornings on the normal School phone number: 4257 - 3472 / 3 / 4, extension 149.

The Sanatorium of the College is permanently staffed by a qualified nurse. Pupils may attend the sanatorium for the treatment of minor ailments with permission from the College authorities. The Sanatorium is open between the hours of 07.30- 17.00.

During the day a nurse is available to deal with minor ailments in the Prep School and only the more serious cases of accident or illness need to be referred to the Sanatorium.

Although the Doctor does not visit the Kindergarten on a regular basis, he attends for consultation in the Sanatorium every morning. . For these consultations Kindergarten children must be accompanied by a parent

School Medical problems

When a boarder is admitted to the Sanatorium (except for a minor ailment) the School will make every attempt to advise parents in the first instance and then guardians.

In the case of illness in the Boarding House a boarder may be interned in the Sanatorium overnight.A nurse is on duty 24 hours a day when necessary.

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Absence due to Illness

Parents should phone the appropriate School Secretary (between 08.00 and 09.00 if possible) if their child will be absent due to illness or other unavoidable cause. Upon return to School the pupil should hand a note explaining his / her absence to the secretary of the appropriate section of the College. In the case of prolonged absence of three or more days due to illness or accident, the parent’s letter should be accompanied by a doctor’s certificate.

Infectious Diseases

The parents or guardians of pupils who have been exposed to an infectious or contagious disease during time spent at home, or through contact with other students must inform the School Doctor immediately. The parents must present a certificate with their private doctor's diagnosis and the decision as to when a pupil who has been ill or exposed to any kind of infection is re-admitted to the School rests entirely with the School Doctor.

The treatment for lice is the parents' responsibility, except in the case of boarders. It is compulsory for children with head lice to stay away from school as long as the disease is treated.

Special Diets

The School Doctor authorises and supervises special diets ordered by other doctors for medical reasons only. Treatment for slimming which includes amphetamines will not be authorized

Emergency Ambulance Service

The School subscribes to the Unidad Coronaria in Quilmes. All pupils, staff and visitors are therefore covered for emergency ambulance service should this be required within the College campus. The emergency phone Unidad Coronaria numbers are: 4257-1111 and 4257-7777.

Dental and Medical Appointments

Where possible dental and medical appointments outside School should be made outside normal teaching hours. Permission for such appointments will only be granted by the College if the pupil produces on each separate occasion the proper appointment card two or three days beforehand.

Medical Examinations

All pupils from Kindergarten or Prep undergo a general medical examination at the beginning of the academic year in April. Parents may request a medical examination for their child outside this schedule. Parents are informed by the Doctor of any problems that may cause concern. Parents will be informed of the corresponding costs via the Newsletter. Hearing Test

All pupils who are entering K3 or the Prep will have hearing and speech tests during the month of April. Parents will be advised on the cost of these in due course. Parents can opt to have these tests done outside the School. If this is the case results should be submitted at the end of March.

Vaccinations

During April all Prep School and College pupils are offered an anti-flu vaccine, the cost of which is put on the bill. Parents wishing their children to receive this vaccination are required each year to ask the School by written note for this to be administered. The School also offers to vaccinate against meningitis and hepatitis A and B and smallpox.

Medical Details Form

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Parents of new pupils are requested to fill in a Medical Details Form and send it back to the School together with any other information they may consider useful for the health care of their children. This form must be updated every year.

The School maintains up to date medical records for each pupil. Copies of these records may be handed to the pupil’s own doctor on request.

Medical Insurance

The cost of X-rays, tests, medicines and consultants’ fees for specialists, etc, is initially paid by the School and later debited to the pupils’ account. The School will provide parents with all the necessary receipts to enable them to obtain the corresponding refund from whatever medical scheme they belong to. Pupils should present to the School Medical Officer their respective carnets, forms and instructions on how to obtain a refund on expenses. It is obligatory that all pupils are covered by a medical scheme.

Fire Drills

Fire / Bomb Menace and Buildings Evacuation drills are held on a regular basis during the year.

Action in Case of Accident

When pupils are taken to the San with a minor injury that requires some specialised treatment, the parents will be contacted as soon as possible to confirm the place of treatment.

In emergency situations the decision may be taken immediately by Sanatorium and Unidad Coronaria staff.

UNIFORM

Policy on Uniform

All pupils are expected to wear school uniform and to be properly dressed at all times. It is widely accepted that the reputation of a school is influenced in no small degree by the appearance of its pupils. Consequently, with the ultimate benefit of all pupils in mind, the School’s approach to uniform is firm and parents are requested to co-operate with the School by ensuring their children dress correctly and tidily.

Pupils must travel to and from School in proper school uniform which must be worn in the correct manner. School rules apply when travelling to and from School. Pupils who arrive at School wearing incorrect uniform will be sent home to change.

Any permitted jewellery must be worn discretely at all times. Body –piercing is prohibited with the exception of small earings in the ear-lobes ( girls), a small chain with or without pendant, one bracelet and ring.Use of make-up ( girls ), the wearing of beard, moustache and excessively long hair or exotic cuts (boys) is unacceptable. In all cases the Headmaster´s decision is final.

The uniform for pupils in the Prep and Secondary Sections is the same. Kindergarten pupils wear the school sports uniform for everyday wear.

Uniform regulations are explicit and pupils are reminded that a high standard of appearance is demanded not only for the impression it makes on others, but as a visible evidence of their preparedness for the business of the school day and their own self respect.

Uniform Suppliers

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In order to simplify the purchase of School uniform, and to save parents going from one supplier to another, all items of School uniform are supplied by the School shop which is on the campus at Quilmes. The School is prepared to make up a clothing order made on the phone or by e-mail to jmarvaldi stgeorge.org.ar

Boy's Clothing List

Prep School and CollegeTo be purchased only at the School Shop:

1 navy blue blazer with School badge ( optional for EPB years 1/ 2/ 3/ 4 )

1 School anorak1 dark blue corduroy campera ( optional )3 pairs mid-grey trousers4 plain white shirts ( long / short sleeves )6 Pairs of plain dark grey socks2 navy blue pullovers

( V neck, long sleeves with School badge )1 navy blue pullover ( V neck, sleeveless

with School crest – optional )1 School tie ( 2 for Prep )2 House ties ( College only )1 black leather belt2 white sports shirts ( short sleeves,

with School crest)2 red sports shirts ( short sleeves, School badge )2 pairs white ankle socks2 College track suits 1 pair white shorts 3 pairs plain navy blue shorts2 white rugby shirts ( 1 for Infant School, years 1and 2 )2 rugby shirts, School colours

( 1 for Infant School, years 1 and 2 )3 pairs long socks, School colours1 pair of regulation swimming trunks

To be purchased at any suitable shop:

2 pairs of plain black lace up leather shoes2 bath towels extra for boarders (EPB year 5 and 6)3 bath towels medium size1 pair of football boots ( from EPB year 3 up )2 pairs of white sports shoes

( 1 pair from EPB year 3 up )1 School cap or plain white/red or blue cap ( Prep

School only )1 pair of wellingtons ( Infant School, years 1 and 2 )1 red rain cape ( Infant School, years 1 and 2 )

sunblock, toothbrush, toothpaste and comb

Girls’ Clothing List

Prep School and College

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To be purchased only at the School shop:

1 navy blue blazer with School badge ( optional for EPB years 1, 2, 3 and 4 )

1 School anorak1 dark blue corduroy campera ( optional )1 Royal Stewart tartan kilt with kilt pin2 Mackenzie tartan kilt with kilt pin6 white blouses with long or short sleeves2 pairs of ¾ red socks ( for Royal Stewart kilt )5 pairs of ¾ blue socks ( for Mackenzie kilt )2 navy blue pullovers ( V neck, long sleeves, with

School badge )1 navy blue pullover ( V neck, sleeveless,

School badge – optional )1 navy blue games skirt ( from EPB year 3 up )1 School regulation swimming costume2 white sports shirts (short sleeves,

School badge )2 red sports shirts ( short sleeves, School badge )3 pairs white ankle socks2 College track suits2 navy blue minishorts3 pairs of plain navy blue shorts3 pairs of long socks, School colours1 pair of white shorts ( Prep School )1 swimming cap

May be purchased at any suitable shop:

1 pair of navy blue gloves ( optional )1 navy blue scarf ( optional ) 2 pairs of plain black lace up leather shoes 2 bath towels extra for boarders

( EPB years 5 and 6 )3 bath towels ( medium size )1 pair of hockey boots ( from EPB year 3 up )1 Hockey stick ( from EPB year 3 up )2 pairs of white sports shoes ( 1 pair from

EPB year 3 up )1 School cap or plain white / red or blue cap

( Prep School only )1 pair of wellingtons (Infant School years 1

and 2)1 red rain cape ( Infant School years 1 and 2)

sunblock, toothbrush, toothpaste and comb

Special comments for Day Pupils

It is only necessary for Day Pupils to buy the stated quantity of items with respect to sports wear. The quantity of purchases of all other items is at parents discretion.

As are Boarders so Day pupils are requested to bring bath towels necessary for showering after each games session. All showering is taken under the supervision of staff members.

Boys’ Clothing ListAdditional Articles for Boarders

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4 pyjamas ( 2 winter, 2 summer )3 vests6 pairs underpants8 handkerchieves1 dressing gown4 single bed sheets2 pillowcases2 blankets / duvet1 bedspread Palette style ( not white )1 pair of bedroom slippers1 comb1 toothbrush1 small holdall2 shoe brushes plus polish1 pair of wellingtons1 umbrella3 hand towels1 pair of colour tennis shoes or casual shoes

toilet articlesselection of casual clothes

Minimum Requirements

Each pupil should have as a minimum requirement all of the articles ( apart from those marked optional ) mentioned in the lists.

If a pupil ( Day or Boarding ) does not possess an article mentioned in these lists, or is wearing an item of clothing which does not conform to School Regulations, or clothing which does not fit properly or is in very poor condition, the School reserves the right to buy the appropriate article charging it to the parents' account.

Boarders

Suitcases ( with keys ) containing all of the mentioned items should arrive at the College 7-14 days before term begins during the morning. The trunk should contain an inventory of all items sent, and for this purpose the form sent to parents with the end of year reports should be used.

Girls’ Clothing List ( Additional Articles for Boarders )

4 night-dresses or pyjamas( 2 winter, 2 summer )

4 vests8 knickers6 bras ( when required )8 handkerchieves1 dressing gown4 single bed sheets3 pillowcases2 blankets / duvet1 bedspread Palette style ( not white )2 hand towels1 pair of bedroom slippers1 brush and comb1 toothbrush1 small holdall2 shoe brushes plus polish1 pair of wellingtons1 sewing kit6 hangers1 umbrella

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toilet articlesslides or ribbons for hair ( red, white or blue only )selection of casual clothes

Day Pupils

Prep and College Day pupils should bring and leave all of their games clothing during the morning between 8 and 10 days before term starts.

Condition of Clothing

All articles of clothing must be in good repair and should fit comfortably at the start of the year. The length of the kilt should be such that the kilt reaches ground level when kneeling down.

Uniform List for KindergartenBoys and Girls

To be purchased at the School shop:

School anorak School track suit with School badge white sports shirt ( short sleeves, School badge ) red sports shirt, short sleeves with School badge ( optional ) navy blue sweat shirt with School badge plain navy blue shorts

May be purchased at any suitable shop:

pair of white socks white shoes or trainers ( leather preferably ) hat, gloves and scarf ( optional, but if used must be red, white or blue ) handkerchieves swimming costume ( one piece, any colour ) bath towel for swimming School bag

  To be kept at School throughout the year:

plastic beaker toothbrush and toothpaste 1 comb 1 pair of red or blue wellingtons 1 red or blue raincoat with hood 2 hand towels

Marking of Property

The complete name of the owner must be clearly marked in a permanent medium on ALL articles of clothing. Parents of day children are asked to make especially sure that this also applies to handkerchiefs, underpants, socks, scarves and gloves. Sewn on name tapes are probably the best medium of marking. It is probably also advisable to mark the name in a less obvious place.

All EPB 6 to Polimodal 3 students normal school utensils, pens, pencils, rulers, calculators, dictionaries, etc, should be clearly marked with the pupil's name. With more valuable items, such as calculators, it is also a sensible precaution to mark the name in some unobtrusive place in addition.

Most items of stationary may be purchased at the School Shop, adjacent to the clothes area.

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For EPB 1 to 5 all utensils are provided. Students should only bring a fountain pen of their own.

Lost and Found

Items which are found lying around the School or which are handed in to the School Office and which are properly named are handed back to the owner or collected from a designated place in each section.

Games Clothing and Equipment

Games clothing must be left at the College where it is laundered, both for Boarders and Day pupils. Tennis and other games shoes should be taken home periodically for cleaning. Kindergarten pupils will always return home in their games clothes since they form the standard daily uniform.

Most of the games equipment required is provided by the School, but girls should bring their own hockey sticks, and rackets if they play tennis or squash. The School will advise parents if any additional equipment is required.

Responsibility for Property

Each pupil must be responsible for their own property. Whilst the School will do everything it can to ensure that property is safely guarded and that adequate storage is available, the School cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to personal property.

Forbidden Items

Jewellery ( except that permitted in set policy ) and valuable items of personal property should not be brought to School, though they may be used within the Boarding areas by the Boarders.

It is strictly forbidden for any pupil to bring into School, or to have in their possession at School, tobacco, drugs or alcohol in any form. Where staff have reasonable grounds for suspicion they may require a pupil to empty the contents of their pockets and allow their lockers and school bags to be revised.

Stationery

EPB 6, ESB7 to ESB 9 and Polimodal students are expected to have their own pens, pencils, paper and or exercise books. All pupils should possess the following general items.

fountain pen ( cartridge type only ) spare cartridges biros pencils and set of crayons and / or felt tip pens rubber pencil sharpener ruler 30 cm protractor set of squares ( 45 degree and 60 degree ) compasses

All of the above items are available for purchase from the School Stationery Store.

Text Books

The School’s policy on text books is that each pupil should have access to the best possible resources and that each pupil should have their own sources of reference for each subject they are studying. It is undoubtedly advantageous for pupils to retain text books they have used in previous years for later reference, and this is particularly so as pupils approach their IGCSE and IB exams. The School therefore encourages and requires that pupils own some of the text books they will use

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during the course of the year. Ownership of text books is also the best way of making sure that valuable resources are cared for and treated with respect. Pupils will only be required to purchase text books which are required for use for a complete school year or longer or which are required for reference purposes, eg dictionary, atlas, Bible, set texts.

There are many text books, readers, library books and modular course components which are required by pupils for only a short length of time. All such books will be provided by the School and loaned to pupils. If a pupil loses a book, he / she will have to purchase a replacement copy.

FEES AND FINANCIAL MATTERS

Policy of Establishing Fees

Monthly fees are established annually by the Board of Governors.

Payment Dates

Fees are payable in advance by the last working day of the preceding month.

New Pupils

New pupils pay a Reservation fee when they accept the place offered by the School. This is deducted from the fee for the following month of March.

Matriculation Fees

All pupils pay a matriculation fee at the beginning of each school year or when entering the School which is equivalent to two months’ fees. Half of the matriculation fee is payable by 30 December and the remainder by 30th January.

Monthly Fees

Pupils pay ten monthly fees for the months of March through December.

Incidentals

Any incidental expenses incurred are billed to parents at the same time as the monthly fee. Incidental expenses may be incurred for such things as school trips, purchase of stationery and uniforms, special classes, etc.

Discounts

Discounts are available for families who have more than one child at St George’s. Subsequent children receive discounts of 10% and 40% . The fourth and additional children only pay for meal service.

Old Georgians, who are current members of the Old Georgian Club also receive an additional discount of 20% for each child.

Discounts can never be more than 50% of the actual monthly fee.

Late Payments

Fees which are paid after the stipulated date incur interest at the rate currently being charged by banks, plus a 10% surcharge on any fees which are outstanding by the due payment date.

Remission of Fees

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No remission of fees can be granted when a pupil is absent through illness or any other cause. Parents have no claim to total or partial refund of any advance payment made in the event of their child not completing the period covered by payment(s) for whatever reason, voluntary or involuntary, either on their part or that of the College.

Fire Insurance

The School has fire insurance covering loss or damage to pupils’ clothes and personal effects on the official clothing lists. The School cannot be responsible for loss of or damage to articles not included on the list (such as watches, tennis rackets, radios, etc) nor for loss of or damage to pupils’ property due to reasons other than fire.

School Continuity Insurance

From 1995 a School Continuity Insurance was implemented. The policy ensures the continuity of the student in the School up to Polimodal 3 should the parent or person responsible for the payment of fees, die or become totally and permanently incapacitated by accident or illness.

This Insurance is an obligatory inclusion for pupils enrolling in St George's College as from 1996. This follows the policy of similar schools in Argentina as well as those in the United Kingdom and the US.

Canon Stevenson Scholarship

The School awards Canon Stevenson Scholarships to students entering year 7 EGB and 1st year Polimodal. In both cases the scholarship covers a period of three years and both awards are subject to annual review.Successful applicants will have demonstrated excellence in the three subjects they are examined in, which are English, Spanish and Mathematics. The award is valued at 50% of school fees.

Sir Robert Malpas Scholarship

Each year the ‘Fundación Educacional San Jorge’ awards the Malpas Scholarship for Science, Engineering and Technology to one student entering Polimodal 2 from either of the St George's Colleges with a view to pursuing a Career in Science or Technology in the future. The successful applicant must have demonstrated excellence in Science. The award is valued at 25% of the College fees and is valid for 2 years.

Financial Assistance - Cannon Jackson

As from 2005 the ‘Fundación Educacional San Jorge’ offers financial assistance ( Cannon Jackson Bursary ) to families that share common values with St George’s College but are unable to pay completely the monthly fees.

This assistance is offered to new students who are looking to enter EPB 6, ESB 7 and 8 and who fulfil the following criteria:

Excellent academic results and general recommendation form their previous school To gain excellent results in the entrance examinations The parents submit all necessary information to allow financial aid to be awarded Special consideration will be given to the Boarders.

Exhibitions

Partial scholarships or exhibitions are awarded at the discretion of the Board of Governors from time to time to outstanding new students based on excellent entrance examination results.

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Parental Support

It is understood that in accepting a place for a child at the School each parent supports the aims of the School and will therefore co-operate fully with regard to the School’s rules and academic requirements.

In particular it is assumed that parents have granted the Headmaster full authority to act ‘in loco parentis’ in respect of their child during school time and that they acknowledge the Headmaster’s right to call upon the assistance of his staff to help him undertake this authority. For all day to day matters the Headmaster delegates the running of each section and authority in all matters to do with pupils to the appropriate Heads of Section.

Parents’ Consultations

Once in each term time is set parent / teacher consultation so that pupils’ progress can be discussed between parents and subject teachers. In addition senior members of staff are willing to see parents at any time by appointment to discuss pupils’ progress. In May and September parents of Kindergarten and Prep School pupils will be called to individual meetings with the teachers and the Headmistress to discuss their child’s progress. Meetings with all the parents are also held in April in Kindergarten to discuss matters of a general nature.

Although we hope parents will always be satisfied with the education their child is receiving at St George’s, we are aware that from time to time certain difficulties may arise that require special discussion. In such circumstances parents are invited to make an appointment to see the Director, the Director of Studies, Group Tutors, Class Teachers, Deputy Headmasters, the Boarding Housemaster / Housemother or the Head of the Prep. It is much better to talk such matters over so that a solution can be found.

Parental Help

We are occasionally asked by parents what they can do to help their children succeed at St George’s. The answer differs in almost every case but the following are worth mentioning as being generally applicable.

- Parents should try to encourage and understand their child so that he feels able to make the most of his talents. Every child has some talents, but they are not always academic. Each child needs help to find out what he is good at and then encouragement to develop his talents.

- Parents should show an encouraging interest in their child’s school work and the life of the School. Nothing destroys a child’s morale more than a parent who shows no interest in what is happening at School. Negative attitudes towards the School’s authority or particular teachers are the breeding ground for discontentment in a child.

- Parents should encourage their child to read in English and Spanish. No child can aspire to academic heights unless there is a willingness to read.

- Parents should provide their child with a peaceful and quiet area at home to enable homework to be carried out properly and effectively.

- Parents who have any problems with the School should not negatively air their views to their child , but should come and talk about them directly with the School.

School Newsletter

The main means of regular communication between School and home is via the regular school newsletter which is available electronically on our web page. As the School Newsletter contains many important notices and information regarding term dates, parents are kindly requested to visit the page on a regular basis.

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The official School Magazine is sent to the printers in the first half of each year and a copy is given to the eldest pupil in each family when it is printed. The cost of The Georgian is charged to parents’ accounts. Back copies of the Georgian are available for purchase at a minimal price. Anybody who would like back issues should advise one of the secretaries.

Old Georgian Club

Former pupils of the School may join the Old Georgian Club. The Club organises a programme of activities for its members and is also active in supporting and helping the School in various ways. The Club owns a Club House with bar, dining and lounge facilities and a squash court and a gymnasium. All members of the Old Georgian Club are welcome to use the Club House which is situated on Calle J M Gutiérrez 3829 just off Avenida Libertador in Palermo. The Club’s phone numbers are 4802-6166 or 4802-6692.

Spectators

Parents are most welcome to come to watch the matches played at the School, either between Houses or against other schools.

Change of Address

All changes of address and telephone numbers of parents or guardians should be immediately communicated to the appropriate secretary.

Parental Commitment and Co-operation

Introduction

It is the parents responsibility to read and discuss with their children the rules of the School. It must be realized that these rules are for the benefit of the majority of pupils.

Some rules are written down specifically but it is obvious for parents and students that all actions that could affect the moral, physical and educational interest of the students should be avoided. In the same way parents should promote and encourage all forms of behaviour that correspond to the above values.

Entry and the right to stay in the College is conditional on students respecting these rules and their parents accepting their implementation.

Similarly the rules establish guidelines for attendance, continuity, dress and discipline that must be followed by all students.

It is essential that students receive a full support of parents to maximize fully their time at St George’s College. This implies a total compromise with the School not only on the part of the student but also of the parents.

It is possible that sometimes College and family activities will clash. It is hoped that the compromise undertaken by the parents will give priority to school matters.

This section of the handbook summarises the commitments which parents have signed on the back of the Admission form and indicates the various ways in which the School would like parents to cooperate.

Attendance

All pupils are expected to keep the full School terms, whose dates are published well in advance. Leave of absence will be granted only for compassionate or other urgent reason. Dentist’s

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appointments and similar commitments should be arranged outside school hours. Requests for leave of absence must be made as far in advance as possible in writing.

No pupil is allowed to leave the School without permission during the school day; such permission may be given only if written request from the pupils’ parents / guardians is produced in advance.

Behaviour

The School Code of Conduct is based on the premise that a pupil should always show respect and consideration for others and for the environment in which he lives.

Pupils are expected to behave in a safe and orderly manner at all times.

Parents accept full responsibility for the well-being and good behaviour of their child whilst out of the grounds of St George’s College in school uniform and whilst travelling to and from School. Misbehaviour on transport to and from School, and discourteous, dangerous or foolish behaviour on other school journeys will be regarded as disciplinary matters falling within the School’s jurisdiction.

Fees

Parents undertake to pay school fees by the dates laid down by St George’s College. Fees not paid by the due date incur whatever indexing and / or interest charges the School may be applying on overdue balances at that time .

Failure to pay one or more monthly fee will give the College the right to suspend or have the pupil withdrawn from the School, after the first claim for fees made by the College.

The College may request that a guarantee for the payment of fees be made to the School whenever it deems it necessary.

Parents are required to accept financial responsibility for any loss or damage caused by their children to any property belonging to the School, its offices, grounds, staff or other pupils.

Promotion

The enrolment and promotion of pupils in the following year is entirely at the College’s discretion, even though the student has attended the School during the previous year. Promotion at the end of the year depends on achievement of expected norms as set down by the DIPREGEP in their current curriculum.

Pupil Aids

To help pupils organise themselves a little better, we would like each student to have their own diary. These are principally for noting down homework but should be used to mark dead-lines for when work has to be done, as well as showing the pupils when particular activities take place. Diaries are obligatory for EPB years 6th, ESB years 7th, 8th and 9th, and optional for the more senior pupils who may prefer a different type of check system.

All students both Day and Boarding are assigned a Tutor who is responsible for checking on the work and progress of pupils within their group. There will of course be close liaison between the Tutors and the Management team to monitor this progress.

The ‘Blue-Card’ support system where students are evaluated after each lesson, checked on a weekly basis by the Tutor and action and liaison taken where necessary is an effective aid to pupil improvement in either attitude, progress or both.

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In addition to regular reports being sent to parents regarding pupils progress, the School will be in contact with parents at a personal level for children who are giving cause for concern on academic or behavioural matters.

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