General Community Guidelines
General Dress Standards
Boys are expected to be dressed in a neat and tidy manner when they are out of their room. When attending the Dining Hall, they should wear a shirt with sleeves (no singlets) and footwear. For Chapel, the expectation is long trousers or neat jeans, a collared shirt and no sports gear, with dress shorts being acceptable in the Summer and Spring Terms only. When leaving the campus, boys must wear neat and tidy clothes, including footwear at all times.
Personal Hygiene
Personal hygiene must always be of a very high standard. Students are to shower each day and always straight after sport or evening recreation. Students should ensure that their hair is washed regularly, and all boys must use an antiperspirant deodorant and brush their teeth and hair each day.
Care Of Room
- Each boy is responsible for the care, cleaning and reporting of maintenance for his room.
- All food kept in rooms must be in an airtight container.
- Students are expected to care for their own clothes, and this means that they should be hung neatly or folded away. Soiled clothing should be kept out of sight in a laundry bag and shoes stored in the bottom of his cupboard.
- Belongings left on desks, on top of cupboards or under beds are to be left in such a way that is not unsightly nor will cause difficulties for the cleaners.
- Students are not permitted to have kettles, heaters, fridges, electric blankets, toasters, televisions or gaming devices etc. in their rooms.
- Some electrical items are accepted such as clock radios, small fans and a small stereo; however, they must be tested and tagged each year to show that they meet electrical compliance.
- The Heads of Residence will decide what is acceptable and what is not.
Posters and Decorations
Students are encouraged to create a sense of ownership of their own room and area by adding pictures of home, posters and decorations. Some simple guidelines apply and there must be a balance of images and interests. Any poster, which could be considered offensive by any visitor to the House or the staff who work there, is not allowed. Discretion in these matters is the right of the Boarding staff and posters may be removed.
House Care
It is expected that each boy respects the House in which they reside. Activities like ball games, running, wrestling or other ideas that the boys think up that are likely to cause damage to the House or furniture are not permitted.
It is an expected courtesy that any damage of fixtures, furniture or fittings will be reported to the person on duty immediately. Students are financially responsible for any breakages.
All students will receive areas of responsibility for the good order of the House. It is important that each student is conscientious about his particular area of responsibility.
We are an Allergy Aware School
Scotch College is an allergy aware school and as such students, parents and staff are reminded that no nuts or nut products should be brought into the school.
Whilst we do not claim to be ‘nut-free’, minimising exposure to particular foods such as peanuts and tree nuts can reduce the level of risk. This can include removing nut spreads and products containing nuts from the Boarding community but does not include removing products that ‘may contain traces’ of peanuts or tree nuts.
Phones / iPods / iPads / Stereos (Speakers) /
Laptops / Gaming Devices / Monitors
- The Boarding staff reserve the right to control the noise (bass) level within a boy’s room to a reasonable level and to restrict any music, lyrics or groups which are not deemed appropriate.
- It is understood that all personal belongings are to be cared for by the student and that the College takes no responsibility for lost or stolen goods. It is recommended that all property is named clearly with an indelible method in more than one place.
- Individuals respect the views of others concerning the type of music played. Headphones are essential to allow for these differences.
- Such items are easily lost. We must remind parents that no responsibility will be accepted by the Boarding community for any items other than those which are lodged with the Boarding staff.
- Personal laptops and iPads are not allowed in the school, and this includes each Residence. Each boy is provided with a laptop by the School.
- Personal gaming machines (Playstation, Xbox, etc) are not allowed to be brought into the Residences. Playstations and Xbox machines are provided in all houses for the boys to use. The use of an extra monitor may be discussed with the students.
- All electronic devices are collected before bedtime for Years 7 to 11 to hand phone’s in over the weekend and Year 12s always have phones, unless otherwise advised to the Head of Residence.
Budgeting / Banking / Pocket Money
Learning how to make choices about what to spend money on is a vital life skill. It is important that your son knows how much money he will receive as a weekly allowance, or per term, and on what he is allowed to spend it.
All boarding students should come to school with a card which enables them to access cash at an ATM. This may be new to some boys so it may be necessary to give your son some lessons on withdrawing cash and accessing account balances. It may be advisable to have the statements from the account sent home, so you are able to check on your son’s success with budgeting. Your son should also be advised to keep the card in a secure place at all times.
There are no rules regarding the amount of pocket money you allocate to your son for a term. Good judgment should dictate this. For younger boys, we would suggest around $10 per week would be adequate. Larger items or expenses should always be discussed with parents.
Community Sport
Boarding students have the opportunity to become involved within local community sporting teams. We are strong believers in this concept and encourage all boys to immerse themselves where possible. Being involved in community sporting teams allows the boys to meet other people, not only from Scotch, but from the wider community. We have developed strong community partnerships, which will allow us to find a team for a boy in any sport he chooses.
Transport to and from training and games should be organised through the team the boys are representing.
Our recommendation is that boys train once a week with their local sporting team as they already have a heavy school sport commitment.
Skateboards, Scooters and Bikes
- Skateboards, scooters (Years 7 to 12) and bikes (Years 9 to 12 only) are allowed onsite as long as they are ridden in accordance with the road and school rules.
- An Australian Standard helmet must be worn when riding and it is highly recommended that wrist guards and knee pads (Australian Standard) be worn when riding skateboards and/or scooters.
- Regular servicing must be maintained so as to make sure that all skateboards, scooters and bikes are in safe working order.
- No motorised forms of skateboards, scooters or bikes are permitted.
School Facilities
Boarding students have access to all of Scotch’s facilities whilst they are open and correctly supervised. The swimming pool, Sport centre and Design and Technology centre can be opened during parts of each weekend and during the week and the boys are encouraged to use them as much as possible.
The ovals, basketball courts and cricket nets are always available and are utilised heavily.
Delivery Meals
Delivery Meals may only be called to the Houses with the permission of the Head of Residence or the on-call staff member. Any meals that are ordered without prior consent will be confiscated.
Security Within The Houses
- All three of our Houses are alarmed and secured at night.
- Each room within the Year 7 & 8 Residence has its own ‘hotel’ style digital safe where boys can secure their personal belongings. They also have access to lockable cupboards within their rooms if they choose to use them.
- All rooms within the Year 9 to 12 Residence require a key to open the doors as well as having access to lockable cupboards if they choose to use them.
We are an Allergy Aware School
Scotch College is an allergy aware school and as such Students, Parents and Staff are reminded that no nuts or nut products should be brought into the school.
Whilst we do not claim to be ‘nut-free’, minimising exposure to particular foods such as peanuts and tree nuts can reduce the level of risk. This can include removing nut spreads and products containing nuts from the Residential Community, but does not include removing products that ‘may contain traces’ of peanuts or tree nuts.