Aims and Expectations
There are a number of expectations that the boarding community has of its members. Talking these over with your son, and understanding the importance of these, would help set a framework for him before he begins at Scotch College.
- Scotch College is a school of the Uniting Church, and as such, upholds Christian principles. We strive to emulate a Christian community in our residences, with notions of mutual respect, forgiveness, honesty, tolerance and understanding.
- Students coming into the boarding community should understand that the nature of large group living inevitably restricts certain aspects of their individual freedom. There is a need for all students to develop a sense of balance between the needs of the individual and the needs of the community.
- The boarding community operates on trust. It is important that students can trust each other with their privacy and their personal belongings and also that staff can trust students to do the right thing and be honest with their interactions. It is important that each member of the community has integrity and is respectful towards others at all times.
- Membership of any community requires contribution. For the Scotch boarding community to enjoy harmony and happiness, each member of the community must contribute.
- Although the relationship between staff and boarding students is one of caring and supervision, students must take direction and discipline from staff in a respectful manner.
- All students have the right to feel safe in their environment and as such the College views any form of bullying, harassment or theft as very serious. An individual’s personal space and belongings should be respected at all times.
- The School area is a NO SMOKING ZONE. Smoking is not permitted and boarding students are absolutely forbidden to have in their possession, bring on to the premises, consume or use any alcoholic beverage or non- prescribed drug, or associated implements. This also applies to leave situations.
Chapel
In accordance with Scotch College being a Uniting Church school, boarding students are expected to attend Chapel during the term. Chapel is held weekly as part of the day school programme.