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STUDENT WELCOME

PACK

CONTENTS:

Pg 2 A Message from the School

Pg 3 Key Staff

Pg 4The School Location

Pg 5 Your First Week at School

Pg 6 Induction

Pg 7 The School Building

Pg 8 The School Day

Pg 9 Weekends

Pg 10 Duke of Edinburgh Award – The Extra Curricular Programme

Pg 11 & 12The Curriculum and Timetable

Pg 13 Sample A Level Timetable

Pg 14 Sample GCSE Timetable

Pg 15 Sample JFC Timetable

Pg 16 The House System

Pg 17 & 18 The British Classroom

Pg 19 Adjusting to British Life

Pg 20 Living in the Residence / Exeats & Curfews / Travel Arrangements

Pg 21 Your Safety & Your Health

Pg 22 Who to talk to if you have a problem

Pg 23 School Uniform

Pg 24 Recommended Supplies

Pg 25 School Rules

Pg 26 Code of Conduct

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Welcome to Newbury Hall A Message from the School

Welcome to Newbury Hall School. We are happy that you have chosen to study here and are looking

forward to getting to know you better. It is our job to support you and look after you and all the

students in the school. With your co-operation and the skill and dedication of all the staff and teachers,

we will see that you move towards your hopes and dreams.

You are young and you are at the beginning of an exciting journey. You will be surrounded by new

experiences and cultures, and every encounter is a chance to learn something new and to make your life

richer and more interesting.

Whether you want to get into a British University or whether you have other ambitions, we can help

you. Study is the most important reason you are here, but it is not the only reason. These are some of

the most important years in your life, the years that will decide what sort of young men and women you

will become. We are happy and honoured to have a part in that. Please remember that at the bottom of

every human achievement you will find two things - hard work and respect. Without these there can be

no success.

We will be here to welcome you to Newbury Hall, and will meet you in the first few days and explain to

you about the school and how it works. Throughout your stay we will be thinking about you and talking

to the other staff about you. Anytime that you need to talk please come and find us and we will try to

help.

With our very best wishes

Newbury Hall Staff

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STAFF LIST

Principal

Mr Jon Crocker

Deputy – Student Services

Miss Sarah Doye

Head of Education

(Teacher of Geography & History)

Mr Michael Sims

Head of Humanities

(Teacher of Politics, History & Geography)

Dr Robert Power

Head of Mathematics & Science

(Teacher of Mathematics & Biology)

Mr Nicolas Quentin

Head of English & Languages

(Teacher of English & Drama)

Mrs Jilly Carrell

Head of Boarding

Mr John Steel

Student Services Officer

Mrs Suzanne Platt

Teacher of Mathematics & Physics

Mr David Newby

Teacher of Chemistry

Mr Chanel Lally

Teacher of Mathematics

Miss Xi Chen

Teacher of Accounting & Mathematics

Mrs Sally Wesley

Teacher of English & German

Mrs Gillian Taylor

Teacher of Economics & Business Studies

Mr John Jones

Teacher of Art

Mrs Louise Gunnersen

Teacher of Physical Education

Mr Jesus Oliva

Teacher of Physical Education & House Parent

Mr Charles Lawrence

Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator

Mrs Carrie Gregory

House Parent

Mrs Doreen Lawrence

House Parent

Mrs Vanessa Green

House Parent

Miss Angelica Cerezo

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The School Location

Newbury Hall is about 10 minutes from Newbury town centre. It is five minutes’ walk from

Newbury Train Station and about 10 minutes’ walk from Newbury Bus Station.

The School is located on two sites situated two minutes’ walk from each other –

The St Nicolas Building & Residential Accommodation– Science & Maths

The Litten Building – Arts, Languages & Humanities

The map below shows you the location of Newbury Hall School.

The school postal address is:

Newbury Hall School

Enborne Road

Newbury

Berkshire RG14 6AD

School Phone: +44 (0) 1635 36879

Emergency Phone +44 (0) 7776 420902

Residence Phone +44 (0) 771 2272857

Email: info@newburyhall.com

Web: www.newburyhall.com

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Your First Week at School

In the first week you will have a FULL INDUCTION including interviews with, the School’s

Lead Educator, your tutor the Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator . We will help you to do the

following things:

Timetable- You will be issued your school timetable and Academic Planner

School Uniform- All students will be fitted and issued school uniform during the first 10 days

of starting their course at Newbury Hall.

Police Registration - If you are 16 or older, and you needed a visa to enter Britain, you must

register with Newbury Police Station within 7 days of your arrival. You will need 2 passport

photographs, and personal information including your address in your own county written in

English. Your registration paper will be sent to you usually within 3 weeks.

GP Registration- All students are required to register with the doctor in the UK. New patients

are required to complete a registration form and visit for a health check

Open a Bank Account- A member of staff from Newbury Hall office will take you to the local

Barclays Bank to open a bank account. You will get your debit card in the post within a week

& your PIN code several days later. You will also receive a paying-in book & a cheque book.

Buy School Stationery- The school will give you a list of the pens, paper and equipment you

need for your lessons. All stationery can be purchased in Newbury town centre.

Buy a mobile phone / SIM card- You can buy ‘pay as you go’ phones and SIM cards in

Newbury town centre. Phone contracts cannot be opened by Newbury Hall students as you

must be 18 years old to do so.

Money and Important Documents- We will keep your passport, flight tickets and any large

amounts of money you bring in the school safe. A Pocket Money account will be set up for

students who wish to deposit pocket money with the school.

Lockers- The school will give you a locker to store books and bags. You need to pay a deposit

of £10. We will give this back to you at end of the school year when you return your key to us.

Newbury Hall Website Access- The school will issue you with a username and password to

access the web portal and email system. This enables you to receive school bulletins, track your

progress, receive emails from your teachers and check your reports.

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Induction

Induction week is an essential introduction to Newbury Hall and aims to fully prepare students

for a confident start to their studies with us. Students will learn about the ethos of the school,

the importance of study skills and personal development and be given the opportunity to meet

their subject teachers. Every student will have individual interviews with the Management team

to discuss their academic and pastoral life at Newbury Hall.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

09.00 – 12.30

Morning

Session

Welcome

Principal’s

Presentation

School

Induction

Cultural

Integration

Presentation

Anti Bullying

Workshop

House System

Presentation

Testing: Science

Effective

Learning &

Study Skills

Workshop

13.30 – 15.30

Afternoon

Session

Health & Safety

Induction

Testing: English

Town Tour

Duke of

Edinburgh &

Extra Curricular

Presentation

Testing: Maths

Welcome Lunch-

Meet the Staff

Academic

Interviews

Pastoral

Interviews

Duke of

Edinburgh

Interviews

Testing:

Humanities

School

Administration

Tasks-

-Opening a bank

account

-Police

Registration

-Photograph

-Lockers

15.45 – 17.00

Late

Afternoon

Session

Residence

Presentation

Uniform

Measurement &

Allocation

Physical

Education

House Group-

Student

Presentations

Evening

Activity

Sports Centre

Induction

Team Building

Activity

Film Night Games Night

Full Day

London

Excursion

09.00 – 17.30

Please note – students who do not enrol for the start of the Academic Year will have a

personalised Induction Programme

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The School Building

Classrooms

The St. Nicholas Building has 10 classrooms, a Science Laboratory, a Student Common Room,

tutorial rooms and a Library.

The Litten Building has 6 classrooms, an Auditorium, Art Room and Dance/Drama Studio.

Refectory

The Refectory serves freshly cooked, tasty food. There is a healthy balanced diet with a variety

of choice, including a vegetarian option and salad bar. The Student Food Committee meet

regularly and provide feedback and opinions to the Management Team which are acted on

when appropriate. Boarders are served breakfast, lunch and supper. A hot lunch is available to

all students in the refectory at lunchtime. Dinner is served from 17:30 to 18.30. Evening

snacks are additionally available before bedtime.

The Library

The library has books, magazines and DVDs for you to use to help you with studies. Some

books must stay in the Library at all times; others can be borrowed to help you with your

studies and your English learning. The library also has a wide selection of English DVDs for

you to borrow. Monolingual and bilingual dictionaries are also available for student use.

The Student Common Room

The Student Common Room has comfortable sofas, a piano, a large TV and games for student

use.

The Garden

Students are free to use the garden and tables at the front of the school to relax and eat.

The Residence

The Residence has 39 student bedrooms, each with an ensuite toilet and shower. The students

also have use of a small lounge with a TV and kitchen. The building is for use of boarders only.

The Residence is closed between 09.00 and 16.00, from Monday to Friday, and students will

not be able to access their rooms during these hours.

Internet Access

Wifi connection is available throughout the school buildings and Residence.

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The School Day

Your first wake-up call will be at 07.00. All boarders must be present in the refectory at 08.00

for roll-call on weekdays.

Tutor Group starts at 08.30. Morning lessons start at 09.00 and Afternoon lessons start at

13.25 after lunch break and afternoon registration. Lessons finish at 15:30.

School Assembly may take place on a Monday, Tuesday and/or Thursday at 15.30 to 15.45

The Physical Education Programme takes place on Wednesday and Friday 15.30 to 17.30.

Day boarders must sign in and out of the school. Day boarders must be at school until 17:30

each day.

All boarders must be present in the Refectory at 21.00 for evening roll-call.

At 21.30 all students must be in their rooms.

Lights out for different students will be dependent on their age.

Dinner – Compulsory attendance for all students (excluding host-family students) Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

If students are not eating dinner on Friday or Saturday they must inform the kitchen 24hrs

beforehand.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

07:00-07:30 Wake-Up Wake-Up Wake-

Up Wake-Up Wake-Up

08:00-08:30 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

09:00-15:30 School

15:30-16:00 Assembly

/Tea

Assembly

/Tea

Assembly

/Tea

16:00-17:30 Activities

/Prep

Leave to

Town

Sports,

Matches,

Activities, Prep Leave to

Town

Sports,

Matches,

Activities,

Prep

17:30-18:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

Leave to

Town or

Dinner

18:30-20:00 Activities

/Prep

Activities

/Prep

Activities

/Prep

Activities

/Prep Activities

20:00-21:00 Quiet Time Quiet Time Quiet Time Quiet Time Quiet Time

21:30 Bedrooms Bedrooms Bedrooms Bedrooms Bedrooms

Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out

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Weekends

Monthly Excursion Destinations Include:

London – Bath – Oxford – Bristol – Cardiff – Brighton – Bournemouth – Brighton

Excursions are 09.00 – 17.30 and a full range of cultural opportunities and city tour are

available.

The excursion calendar is available on school notice board. During a weekend with an

excursion, prep happens on Sundays.

Saturday Sunday

08:30-09:00 Wake-up Wake-up

09:00-09:30 Registration & Breakfast Registration & Breakfast

09:30-10:10 Prep 1

10:10-10:20 Break

10:20-11:00 Prep 2

11:00-11:10 Break

11:10-11:50 Prep 3

12:00-13:00 Buffet Lunch Buffet Lunch

13:00-17:30 Free Time

16:00-17:30

Free Time

Prep

17:30-18:30 Optional Dinner Dinner

18:30-20:00 Activities Activities/Prep

20:00-21:00 Quiet Time Quiet Time

21:30 Bedrooms Bedrooms

Lights Out Lights Out

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The Extra-Curricular Programme:

Duke of Edinburgh

There are two activities sessions each day where students can either complete prep or join in an

activity. All activities will contribute to the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. More details

about this are explained in the Duke of Edinburgh Pack.

Physical Activities Include:

Basketball – Football – Kick Boxing – Gymnastics – Hip Hop Dance – Gym – Yoga –

Badminton – Horse Riding

Skill Development Activities Include:

Debate Club - Cooking Club - DJ Club – Magic Club – Art – Spanish Club – Piano – Drums –

Singing – Fashion Design – Aeronautics Club -

Volunteering Activities Include:

Animal Welfare – Care for the elderly – Business Start Up – Charity – First Aid – Survival

Skills – Life Guarding

An events calendar, a weekly extracurricular activity timetable and an excursion programme are

displayed on the student notice board. These activities provide an opportunity for students to

make friends, learn about the UK and develop interests outside the classroom.

Students have the opportunity to and regularly do organise and run their own clubs.

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The School Curriculum & Timetables

The Curriculum

Students are offered an interesting, stimulating and challenging choice of subjects at JFC,

GCSE and A-level. The subject syllabuses are explained to students in the individual subject

inductions and teachers and tutors will monitor students’ progress to ensure a high level of

achievement.

Study Plan

Students discuss the appropriate course of study with their tutors and the Head of Education

before beginning their studies. Students are then given advice regarding their choices and

should take subjects which match their future educational route. There is a 2 week policy

regarding change of study plan. If a student is worried that their choices are not correct they

must make an appointment with their tutor to discuss their options within 2 weeks of the

course start date.

Academic Support and Guidance

Class sizes at Newbury Hall are very small, never more than 8 students are in one class so the

teacher can give every student a lot of attention. There are also several members of staff who

will be supporting you every step of the way and can help you with your studies. Every day you

will attend Tutorials and your House Tutor is available for advice and will monitor your study

targets and homework completion. You will also have regular individual meetings with your

tutors to advise you on your progress, discuss academic issues and ensure you are meeting the

requirements of your course.

Reports, Assessments and Examinations

Interim tests, weekly tests and mock examinations will be set by the teachers on a regular basis

and your progress will be monitored.

Full reports will be prepared every half term and sent to parents, agents, guardians and host

families.

Controlled Assessments (40% of some courses) will be completed during the Spring Term and

Public examinations take place in the Summer Term in the months of May and June.

English Lessons and Language Qualifications

Language lessons are an important part of a student’s timetable. These lessons are designed to

help you learn the language and style of English used in British academic studies. IELTS

preparation and IGCSE English tuition (or KET/PET) are also an important part of your

course and the qualifications you are awarded will determine your future study route. A-level

students will take two IELTS exams every year in December and June. An IELTS exam grade of

6.0 – 6.5 is needed for entry into British universities.

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Homework

Your studies outside the classroom the classroom are an essential component of the course and

will determine your academic success. You will have regular homework set by every teacher and

you are expected to complete it on time and to a satisfactory standard. Additionally students

are expected to dedicate time to wider subject reading and their language development.

University Preparation and Careers Guidance

The UCAS and University application programme is undertaken by all A-level students and

our advisors help the students with every step of the application process. All students receive a

career advice through the tutorial programme and meetings with the Head of Education and

tutors.

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Sample A Level Timetable

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

08.30-

08.55

Tutor

Group

Tutor

Group

Tutor

Group

Tutor

Group

Tutor

Group

08:55-

09:00 Movement

Period 1

09.00-

10.00

Mathematics English Geography English Biology

10.00-

10.05 Movement

Period 2

10.05-

11.05

English Mathematics Geography English Mathematics

11.05-

11.20 Break

Period 3

11.20-

12.20

Economics Mathematics English Geography Economics

12:20-

13:15 Lunch

13.15-

13.20 Registration Registration Registration Registration Registration

13:20-

13:25 Movement

Period 4

13:25-

14:25

Geography Economics Biology Biology Geography

14:25-

14:30 Movement

Period 5

14:30-

15:30

Biology Biology Economics Mathematics Economics

* Please note this sample timetable is for 4 A level subjects.

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Sample GCSE Timetable

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

08.30-

08.55

Tutor

Group

Tutor

Group

Tutor

Group

Tutor

Group

Tutor

Group

08:55-

09:00 Movement

Period 1

09.00-

10.00

History English Art Mathematics Science

10.00-

10.05 Movement

Period 2

10.05-

11.05

English History Art English History

11.05-

11.20 Break

Period 3

11.20-

12.20

Science Art History Mathematics Art

12:20-

13:15 Lunch

13.15-

13.20 Registration Registration Registration Registration Registration

13:20-

13:25 Movement

Period 4

13:25-

14:25

Mathematics English Science History English

14:25-

14:30 Movement

Period 5

14:30-

15:30

Art Mathematics P. E. Science P. E.

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Sample JFC Timetable

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

08.30-

08.55

Tutor

Group

Tutor

Group

Tutor

Group

Tutor

Group

Tutor

Group

08:55-

09:00 Movement

Period 1

09.00-

10.00

English Science Art English Mathematics

10.00-

10.05 Movement

Period 2

10.05-

11.05

Mathematics Humanities English Science Humanities

11.05-

11.20 Break

Period 3

11.20-

12.20

Art English Humanities Mathematics Design

12:20-

13:15 Lunch

13.15-

13.20 Registration Registration Registration Registration Registration

13:20-

13:25 Movement

Period 4

13:25-

14:25

Science Drama Science English English

14:25-

14:30 Movement

Period 5

14:30-

15:30

Humanities Mathematics P. E. Design P. E.

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House System

Newbury Hall has a House System.

Every student is assigned to one of four Houses; Einstein, Curie, Galileo and Confucius.

Each House represents a cross section of the student population with a mixture of

nationalities, ages, courses and individual talents. The system gives each student an identity

and place in the school, fosters friendships outside existing social groups and helps to develop

leadership skills and teamwork. Each House has a House Captain and Deputy House Captain.

Every term a House competition is held, with house points gained both by individual students

and by the House as a team.

A prize-giving ceremony is held at the end of the Winter, Spring and Summer terms, in which

prizes are awarded for the house with the highest number of points, and also to individual

students on a range of different skills and abilities.

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The British Classroom

Classrooms in Britain can be very different from classrooms in other parts of the world.

Because of these differences, they can seem strange and they can be hard to get used to.

In British classrooms it is important to remember the following things:

The Role of Teachers

Instead of the teacher knowing everything and telling the students, the teacher will help the

student to find out for him or herself. They will ask you questions directly, and expect you to

answer them. They will often ask your opinion or feelings about the subject or an idea. They

may ask you to argue with an idea or belief. This shows them that you are thinking about and

testing the information. They will put you in pairs or groups to work and teachers will

sometimes ask you to talk out loud to the rest of the class.

The Role of Students

Above all, students are expected to ask questions. Intelligent and interested students ask

questions. Questions show that you are interested in learning about the subject, and want to

know more.

Learning by yourself

In Britain, the student is in control of his or her learning. You must decide what you need to

learn, and you must learn it by yourself. Your teacher will be there to help you, but if you do

not want to learn nobody can make you. It is up to you. If you want to succeed, you take

responsibility for your own success, and remember that nobody can do that for you.

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Study Skills

1. Take responsibility

You are the only person who can learn! If you don’t understand anything, please ask …or find

the answer yourself!

2. Keep a Learning Diary

Write down important things you have learned, things you want to know and things you are

not sure of in a learning diary. Look at your Learning Diary every day to see how much you

have learned.

3. Practise

Use new language again as soon as you can, in the next lesson, and again the next day. Make

cards to learn words you don’t know. Look at the cards every day. Listen to English

conversations.

4. Organise your files Underline important things. Improve your notes. Use colour and

highlighter pens. Put your work in order. Connect similar things. Make your worksheets look

interesting and personal.

5. Revise

At the beginning of a lesson think ‘What did we do last time?’ Test your memory at the end of

the day, and again at the end of the week. Work regularly with another student. Test each

other. Make a revision plan. Store what you have learned.

6. Plan your Work and Social Time

Plan when to do your homework and reserve that time. Be strict with yourself and make sure

you have some time for yourself or with your friends.

7. Be Kind to Yourself

To work well you need to be calm and wide awake. Take a break after each hour of study. If

you are very ‘rushed’, take a moment to become calm (some calm music will help). If you are

tired, play some lively music.

8. Be Positive.

Don’t worry about mistakes - learn from them. Mistakes are steps to success.

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Adjusting to British Life

Life in England will be very different from life in your own country Many students have

changes in feelings during their stay in their new country. There are three main stages of

change:

1. Honeymoon Period-You are excited by your new country

2. Culture Shock-You feel a little lonely and troubled by your new problems

3. Adjustment- You accept the changes and begin to enjoy your new life.

Please remember that these feelings are normal for everyone. However, there are things you can

do to help you adjust to the new culture.

1. Contact friends and family.

2. Talk to someone who is feeling the same.

3. Keep healthy and get enough sleep.

4. Have fun and relax.

5. Improve your English.

6. This will help you make new friends more easily.

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Living in the Residence

The Residence offers a structured daily routine in keeping with the demands of school work

and ensures adequate free time to meet the need for relaxation. Students are cared for and

managed by the Head of Boarding and a team of dedicated House Parents who provides adult

support and advice, whenever needed, along with high levels of supervision. The Residence is

a safe and secure environment with freedom from bullying or any other form of unkindness.

Newbury Hall promotes a healthy lifestyle, with a healthy eating policy and a strict no-smoking

policy, no alcohol and no drug policy.

Weekly Residence Meetings ensure the students are involved in the running of the Residence

and provide an open forum to discuss issues and events, present ideas or to bring up any

concerns.

Students are given a comprehensive induction on arrival and a student handbook, a daily

schedule, a contract of rules, and whenever possible a buddy is assigned to a new student.

Exeats and Curfews

Any request for absence must be submitted in writing to the school management.

An exeat form is required to be completed by a student’s parent/guardian giving permission

for a day or overnight exeat. The school will only authorise the exeat if the Management Team

agrees to the terms and the student’s academic performance is meeting the required standards.

Students aged 14 and older have ‘town leave’ privileges on Friday and weekend days.

Organisation and monitoring of student curfews is the responsibility of the Head of Boarding

and all ‘town leave’ must be authorised before students depart the school site.

Students must behave sensibly and abide by the school rules during any day or evening exeat.

Curfews and exeats privileges will be changed or withdrawn if a student’s behaviour or

academic performance is not acceptable.

Travel Arrangements

Students should organise their travel home according to the Newbury Hall term dates.

Permission will not be given for early departures or late arrivals unless extenuating

circumstances. Flight information should be provided in writing at least 2 weeks before travel.

Airport transfers at core times are included in the school fees.

Core Time – Departures, Flights/Trains must depart between 10.00 and 20.00

Core Time – Arrivals, Flights/Trains must arrive between 10.00 and 18.00

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Your Safety

School Emergency: 07776 420902

The school has an emergency number which will be answered 24 hours a day. If you are very

sick or lost and it is outside school hours please call 07776 420902. Someone from the school

will answer and help you. Please add this to your mobile phone or put it in your wallet.

Medical Emergency: 999 and 112

If you have a serious emergency, please call the Emergency Services on 999 or 112. This will

connect you to the Police, Fire Service, Ambulance or Coast Guard.

Residence House Parents: 07712 272857

If you are unable to locate the Housemistress or Housemaster, they can be contacted on the

above number.

Identification

During your Induction you will be issued with a Newbury Hall Student I.D Card – you are

required to carry this with you at all times.

Walking Home at Night

Newbury is a safe town, but students should never walk alone at night.

Always tell the school when you will return after a visit out. You must always be careful when

walking at night, and only walk in lit and busy areas.

Your Health

Illness

If you feel unwell during the school day, please come to the office. Please see a House Parent

outside school hours. The Office or Residence staff can give you everyday medicines to help

with commonplace illnesses such as headaches, colds, stomach aches etc..

Medicines

All medicines that you bring with you must be handed in to the Head of Boarding. Students

will not be allowed to take unknown or non-prescription medicines without medical approval.

Doctors, Dentists and Opticians

If you need to see a doctor, dentist or optician, a member of the school will arrange this.

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Who to talk to if you have a problem

There are many people that can help if you have a problem or are worried about something.

All Newbury Hall staff are happy to listen but it is a good idea to talk to the person who can

best help with your issue.

If you wish to speak to an adult who is not a Newbury Hall Staff Member there is one

nominated person who can listen to any worries or concerns you may have.

Ellen Hunter Smart

Independent Listener

Any non-academic issue

(by telephone, email or

appointment)

(contact details are available at

school)

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Newbury Hall Students’ Uniform

The school uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the culture of the school Our uniform instils pride,

supports positive behaviour and discipline and encourages identity with, and support for the school ethos

The fee for the school uniform set is £250 and will be deducted from the student expense deposit

Girls’ Uniform: To be professionally fitted and issued in the Induction Week

• Navy ‘V’ Neck Jumper with Newbury Hall Emblem x 1

• Navy Blazer with Newbury Hall Emblem x 1

• White Blouse (with collar) x 6

• Grey Trousers or Grey Skirt x 3

• Sports T-Shirt x 1

Girls’ Uniform: To be purchased independently and brought to the UK

• Black leather shoes (no sports shoes and heels must not exceed 5cm) x 1

• Navy tights / flesh coloured tights x 6

• Sports clothing and sports shoes

• Good warm winter coat & umbrella

• Strong and sturdy school bag x 1

• Stud earrings and minimal make up permitted

Boys’ Uniform: To be professionally fitted and issued in the Induction Week

• Navy Blazer with Newbury Hall Emblem x 1

• Navy ‘V’ Neck Jumper with Newbury Hall Emblem x 1

• Grey Trousers x 3

• White Shirt x 6

• Newbury Hall School Tie x 1

• Sports T-Shirt x 1

Boys’ Uniform: To be purchased independently and brought to the UK

• Black leather formal shoes (no sports shoes or leisure shoes accepted) x1

• Navy socks (ankle height, no sports style socks accepted) x 12

• Sports clothing and sports shoes

• Good warm winter coat & umbrella

• Strong and sturdy school bag x 1

• No earrings or other piercings are permitted.

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Recommended Supplies

• Bilingual dictionary

• Scientific Calculator

• A4 file / folder for each subject with dividers

• A4 lined paper & graph paper

• Academic Diary

• Vocabulary book (A5 hardback)

• Set of highlighter pens

• Set of blue / black standard writing pens

• Set of HB writing pencils

• Geometry Set

• Eraser

• Pencil Sharpener

Please note: electrical equipment

No electrical equipment may be used in the school which does not conform to European safety

standards. All equipment must be tested for safety before it can be used. No adaptors can be

used except those issued by the school. Please do not bring electrical equipment such as irons,

electric kettles or heaters with you. All electrical equipment must be handed in to the school

staff for approval and labelling. Any unauthorised equipment will be confiscated.

Conduct in the school

Newbury Hall has a set of rules and code of conduct for the school, classroom and residence.

Students are expected to follow these for their own success and the safety and wellbeing of the

school community. The school rules and code of conduct are explained during the induction

week and can be found in the student handbook.

Newbury Hall is a school which welcomes all nationalities, cultures and faiths. We have a

deeply held culture of hard work, politeness and respect.

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School Rules and Code of Conduct

1) It is illegal for anyone under 18 to buy alcohol in the UK. Newbury Hall has a zero tolerance policy

on alcohol. This means that any student who is found drinking, buying or attempting to buy alcohol or

with alcohol in their possession will be expelled from the school. All students are required to sign an

alcohol contract on arrival at Newbury Hall.

2) Newbury Hall has a zero tolerance policy on bullying.

3) Smoking is strictly prohibited for all students studying at Newbury Hall.

4) No chewing gum

5) No energy drinks such as Red Bull are allowed in the school or grounds.

6) Mobile phones must be switched off before entering the classroom.

7) Full and correct uniform must be worn during the hours of the school day. Routine uniform checks

will be undertaken and any student not wearing correct uniform will not be permitted to attend classes.

Shirts must be tucked in, ties must be knotted correctly, skirts must be worn at the correct length and

shoes must be clean.

8) Full attendance is a school requirement. Any request for absence must be submitted to the Principal

for approval at least 7 days in advance.

9) Absence due to sickness must be authorised by the Residence staff or School Office.

10) Students are expected to be punctual for all lessons and meetings.

11) Homework must be done, handed in on time and be of an acceptable standard. Students who do

not hand in homework on time or who hand in incomplete or poor quality work will attend detention.

12) Students are required to stand when the teacher or member of staff enters the room.

13) Students are required to address Newbury Hall teachers and staff by their name and title for

example Mr/Mrs/Miss. When speaking directly to a member of staff students may address a male staff

member as ‘Sir’ and a female staff member as ‘Miss’

14) No eating or drinking is permitted in classrooms.

15) No horseplay or play fighting is permitted in the school buildings.

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All students have the right to feel safe and secure at school, and to be protected from harm. The

following policy below outlines a code of conduct that is expected of students at Newbury Hall.

We have high expectations of the entire community at Newbury Hall. Mutual co-operation, respect for

property, respect for our environment and above all, each other, are essential to our happiness and

success.

We value ourselves and each other. This means that each of us will:

· Be Courteous

.. in speech and conduct

.. by showing respect for others

.. by being well-behaved

.. by listening to and trying hard to understand each other’s point of view

· Be Considerate

.. by being punctual

.. by being attentive

.. by being patient

.. by caring for people and their property

.. by being kind and helpful to others

· Be Prepared

.. by being in the correct school uniform

.. by having all the correct equipment

.. by being ready to work

· Be Hard-working

.. by starting work quickly

.. by following instructions

.. by producing high quality work

.. by listening carefully

· Be Tidy

.. by taking trouble over your appearance

.. by taking pride in your work

.. by caring for your surroundings

· Be Safety-conscious

.. by moving around the school calmly

.. by observing all safety practices

.. by using all equipment carefully

Certain forms of behaviour will not be tolerated under any circumstances:

BULLYING AND UNKIND TEASING, SWEARING, FIGHTING, STEALING, VANDALISM

Every student has a responsibility to report bullying behaviour if they think they or another student

is being bullied.

BE PROUD TO BE PART OF OUR SCHOOL

Make friends with students of other nationalities and different cultural backgrounds, and

understand the great benefits and pleasures you can gain by doing so.

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If you have any questions about the school, or you feel that you would like

to talk to someone, ask any member of staff. Everyone in the school is

ready to help you.