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Boarding Guide 2018
“Trident Boarding; a caring, Home-in-a-House experience for
boys and girls from Years 4 to 13.”
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Welcome to Trident College, Solwezi in the North of Zambia; an international boarding
school and community where the aspirations and potential of every student are fostered,
nurtured, and challenged.
Trident College is dedicated to
inspiring within each student the
pursuit of knowledge, the love of
wisdom, an appreciation for
beauty and the development of
strong character. These values,
coupled with physical activity, ar-
tistic endeavours, and service to
others are the foundations of the
school ethos.
The experience at Trident Col-
lege is unique. Few other schools
are located in a game reserve
with excellent educational facili-
ties and teachers from all over the
world.
A Place We Call Home
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Table of Contents
Message from the Deputy Head Pastoral .......................................................................................................... 4
Our Values ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
1. Origin of names of boarding houses and year groups in each house ........................................................... 6
2. Contacts ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Message from Heads’ of Houses .................................................................................................................. 8
3.1. Message from the Boys’ Housemaster Kansanshi House...................................................................... 8
3.2. Message from the Boys’ Housemaster Ravensthorpe ........................................................................... 9
3.3. Message from the Junior Housemistress Las Cruces House ............................................................... 10
3.4. Message from the Girls’ Housemistress - Moghrein House ................................................................. 11
4. Personnel in each House ............................................................................................................................ 12
5. General timings of school day ..................................................................................................................... 13
6. Boarding Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 14
6.1. Uniform List, Sporting and Classroom Equipment ................................................................................ 14
6.2. What to bring for Boarding .................................................................................................................... 16
6.3. Laundry ................................................................................................................................................. 17
6.4. Pocket Money and Tuck ....................................................................................................................... 17
7. Accident and Illness ..................................................................................................................................... 18
8. Meal Times .................................................................................................................................................. 19
9. Bed Times .................................................................................................................................................... 20
10. Weekends .................................................................................................................................................. 22
10.1 Saturday School (closed weekends).................................................................................................... 22
10.2. Regular Saturdays (activities) ............................................................................................................. 22
10.3. Exeat/Half Term Weekends ............................................................................................................... 22
10.4. Signing Out Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 23
11. Visits to the Game Park ............................................................................................................................. 24
12. Religious Observances & Youth Services ................................................................................................. 25
13. Rules, Rewards and Sanctions ................................................................................................................. 26
13.1. Appearance ......................................................................................................................................... 26
13.2. Rewards .............................................................................................................................................. 27
13.3. House Prefects.................................................................................................................................... 27
13.4. Sanctions ............................................................................................................................................ 27
14. Phones, music devices, laptops and other valuables ................................................................................ 28
15. Visitors ....................................................................................................................................................... 29
Annex 1: Authorisation to release medical information ................................................................................... 30
Annex 2: Indemnity and Medical Form ............................................................................................................ 30
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Message from the Deputy Head Pastoral
A warm welcome to Trident College.
Our boarding numbers have grown so that
we now have four boarding houses, each
with its own boarding team.
The houses have their own ethos and char-
acter but follow the same general timings and
rules. Students join Trident boarding from
many different backgrounds; some may have
never been away from home before and miss
their home comforts, others come from differ-
ent boarding schools and think they are
booked into a hotel!
While we see Trident boarding as a home
from home, living in a boarding environment
is different from being at home; there must
be more structure and monitoring than there
would be at home. This is because of the
higher child to adult ratio and to ensure the
safe care of the students. There is also greater di-
versity in the boarding house than there would be at home in the family, so boundaries
must be clearly stated.
Boarders have to learn to respect each another and the property of others. It is my belief
that there are very valuable life lessons to be gained in boarding that place a person at an
advantage both in leaving school and in entering life as an adult.
I look forward to meeting all parents and leading the care for each and every student.
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Our Values
Integrity
“Trident pupils will honour their commitment to live by the values
of the College”
1. Respect
“Respect is at the core of who we are. We respect our environment,
property and, above all, the people with whom we live and our Creator.
We embrace multiple faiths, beliefs, and cultures as we celebrate our
diversity and common humanity.”
2. Reflection
“We take time to reflect on our achievements and challenges by
thoughtfully considering our experiences and what we have learned.
We are resilient as we build on our strengths and use our mistakes as
opportunities to learn and improve.”
3. Responsibility
“We are accountable for our actions to each other, to our stakeholders
and to our Creator. We are committed to leading a positive lifestyle
with a healthy balance between work, family, enjoyment and personal
needs. We are trustworthy, empathetic, truthful, loyal and just.”
4. Innovation
“The world is changing exponentially. Individuals who succeed into the
future will have a world view, they will be creative, collaborative and
have an entrepreneurial attitude to life. At Trident we engender a
sense of independent enquiry in an atmosphere where pupils are en-
couraged solve problems, resolve conflict and confront challenges as
they arise.
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1. Origin of names of boarding houses and year groups in each house
The four boarding houses are named after copper mines around the world that are owned by the sponsors of
Trident College, First Quantum Minerals Limited.
Ravensthorpe – in Western Australia
Senior boys (years 10, 11 & 13)
“We are one, we stand together, and we are strong”
Kansanshi – in North Western Zambia
Middle school boys (years 8 & 9 and year 12 male pre-
fects).
“Care, Co-operation and Commitment”
Las Cruces – near Seville in Spain
Junior mixed house (boy’s years 5-7, girl’s years 5-9,
year 12 female prefects)
"Raise up your hearts and be the best that you can be "
Moghrein – in Mauritania
Middle & Senior girls
(years 10, 11 & 13).
“To be the best that I can with the talents that I have”
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1.1 Characteristics of each house
Both Las Cruces and Kansanshi houses have dorm areas whereby 2 or 4 junior students share a ‘cubie’ and
the dorm area houses a given year group. Each student has a bed, wardrobe, and bed-side cabinet. In
some year groups, the desk is within the cubie area, in others the desks for a whole year group are in the
same area. The Year 12’s have single rooms furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair and bedside table.
The senior students are allocated junior dorms and are expected to assist the Housemistress/Assistant
Housemaster with ensuring the younger children have tidy areas and settle into the boarding routine quickly.
In Las Cruces house, the boys and girls occupy separate wings and the only ‘mixed gender’ areas are the
foyer and common-room.
In the senior houses (Moghrein & Ravensthorpe) most students will share a room with a friend. There are a
few single rooms allocated for Heads of House. These rooms all have overhead fans and the beds are de-
signed with drawers underneath for extra storage.
2. Contacts
RESPONSIBILITY NAME EMAIL MOBILE
Headmaster Austin Clarke austin.clarke@educoreservices.com 0964 176 168
Deputy Head Carol Wilson carol.wilson@educoreservices.com 0965 083 394
Pastoral
Boys Housemaster Victor Ndhlovu victor.ndhlovu@educoreservices.com 0968 487 745
Ravensthorpe House
Boys Housemaster Johannes Ma- johannes.makurumidze@educoreservices.com
kurumidze 0961 598 844
Kansanshi House
Girls Housemistress Meg Wilcox meg.wilcox@educoreservices.com 0969 458 629
Moghrein House
Junior Housemistress Rhoda Kaiza rhoda.kaiza@educoreservices.com 0968 487 692
Las Cruces House
Nurse for Trident Elizabeth or TRCOLNurse@educoreservices.com 0962 555 361
Charity
Postal Address:
Name of boarding House, Trident College, Kansanshi, Solwezi PO Box 110506, Zambia.
Parcels: Both FedEx and DHL will deliver parcels to the school office and the address to use is:
Name of boarding House, Trident College, Kansanshi Mine Site, Solwezi
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3. Message from Heads’ of Houses
3.1. Message from the Boys’ Housemaster Kansanshi House
On behalf of the Kansanshi Boarding House
staff, I would like to welcome you all to Kan-
sanshi House for boys in Years 8, 9 & 12.
This is going to be the home for your son for
the most part of the year. Our hope is you
will come to view Kansanshi as your son’s
second home where he can work, play and
relax in a varied and supportive environ-
ment.
In Kansanshi House we all need to under-
stand the need to live together harmoni-
ously as a community. For the success of a
community some communal rules are set
which we all need to follow. The boys play
an integral role in the running of the House
whether it is suggesting changes through
the House committee or as mentors to new
boys.
The team of Housemaster, Assistant, tutors
and matron will guide the boys as they de-
velop into young men of character and good
standing who will make a positive difference in the lives of others. The boys will learn to be
more independent than they might be at home. The self-discipline and organisational skills
learned in boarding help prepare the boys for university and life beyond Trident College.
The boarding house is a community where boys help each
other through challenges on the one hand while celebrating
successes and achievements on the other. Crucially, it is a
place where pupils form friendships and learn social skills that
will last them for the rest of their lives. Lastly, boarding life is
not just about the relationship between staff and pupils: par-
ents play a key role in the development of their children and it
is essential that we work in partnership to ensure that our
sons gain the maximum possible from their boarding experi-
ence. I look forward to a long and positive association with the
boys in the house as we work to succeed, together, as one.
Mr Johannes Makurumidze
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3.2. Message from the Boys’ Housemaster Ravensthorpe
Ravensthorpe is a senior boys’ house for
years 10, 11 and 13. As house master for
the house, the pupil’s welfare is my primary
responsibility. To this end I will promote a
healthy lifestyle, sound social interaction,
and high academic achievement for all the
boarders. This entails providing a ‘loco
parentis’ presence in the house and being
sensitive to those boys who have difficulties
in adapting to boarding life; in particular the
new students from other schools and the
junior boarding house.
Discipline and respect for each other, irre-
spective of age, nationality and religion are
vitally important in the house and, as a con-
sequence, I will ensure that all boarders are
treated fairly and consistently and that con-
cerns are dealt with promptly and appropri-
ately. However, in ensuring that all this is
attained, I will rely on the unwavering sup-
port from the students, teachers and the par-
ents. The support from this triad will go a long way into nurturing the students to become
well rounded citizens who will be ready to serve the world at large long after they leave Tri-
dent College.
Mr Victor Ndhlovu.
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3.3. Message from the Junior Housemistress Las Cruces House
Welcome to Las Cruces Boarding house!
Education is what survives when what has
been learnt is forgotten,’ wrote B.F. Skinner.
After all the chemical equations and dates of
battles have been forgotten, the memories
become fragmented into a series of moments
– debate in the classroom, the first reading of
a particular book, or returning mud-drenched
from a rowing session. The combination of
these formative moments makes up what we
call an education. I believe that the children
who board at Trident experience this “educa-
tion” at an enhanced level.
Junior Boarding at Trident College offers a
close-knit family atmosphere. We offer a di-
verse group of boarders a comfortable, posi-
tive, safe, and stimulating environment in
which all members are respected and valued.
We promote personal and academic excel-
lence, fully supporting students as they strive
to achieve their best and develop independence
in all facets of their lives. It is our aim to make it a ‘home away from home’. It is a special,
unique environment, rich in culture and diversity, which prepares students for the world at
large. My relationship with the students is a very special one – neither a parent, nor a
teacher, but something unique in between. – This leads to a triangular relationship be-
tween home, school and student – where all lines of communication must be open and
clear.
As Head of House, I am committed to ensure that students mature through daily choices
and decisions, and through a collaborative effort involving students, staff, and parents. We
endeavour to sustain a healthy and supportive community that values each individual dur-
ing his or her transformative time at the College. We cultivate relationships based on
warmth, mutual respect and genuine concern. These are essential qualities for living to-
gether harmoniously in a diverse community. The culturally rich and
vibrant setting of Trident affords us endless opportunities for explo-
ration and discovery that will figure prominently in the lives of the
students. In addition, we are committed to providing a broadly-
based education designed to enable all students to discover their
strengths, and to make the most out of their talents within the Col-
lege and the world beyond. It is our belief that the experience of liv-
ing in a boarding community stimulates both respect for individuality
and the difference of others. I hope each child will grow in self-con-
fidence, enthusiasm, perseverance, acceptance and integrity while
under my care.
Mrs Rhoda Kaiza
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A house for girls (Years 10, 11 and 13) where
the house ethos is ‘To be the best that I can
with the skills that I have.’
Many of the girls entering the house are in their
senior years and are working towards there ex-
ternal examinations. There is strong work ethic
in the house where the girls use their time
wisely to meet the demands of their academic
timetable. They are encouraged to study around
their subjects, ask questions, search for an-
swers, discuss ideas with others and to chal-
lenge themselves.
They all have talents in various areas, whether it
be academics, sport, art, music or leadership
and we work with them to develop and use
these skills and to aim to reach their potential in
all areas. The girls must believe in themselves
and in that which they are capable of.
Living together in a community is a life challenge as
the girls learn and develop team-work, responsibility, reliability, independence and how to
support and care for their peers as well as themselves. There is laughter in the house and
caring and love. The house staff work together as a strong team to support and nurture
every girl in the house, keeping close links with families and school staff to ensure that all
are working together for the benefit of the girls.
Mrs Meg Wilcox
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Each boarding house is run by a team of staff, supported
by senior students. The main roles are outlined below:
Housemaster / Housemistress: They will live in a house
attached to or close to the boarding house and are re-
sponsible for the overall running of the house; for putting
together rotas for supervision both by prefects and House
tutors. They are the main port of call for communication
with parents, maintaining student files for medical records/
indemnity forms.
Assistant Housemaster / Housemistress: They will live
in a house attached to or close to the boarding house and
assist the Housemaster / Housemistress. They share
weekend duties with the Housemaster / Housemistress.
Matron: The matron is responsible for the cleanliness, tidiness and maintenance of the Boarding House. The
matrons are responsible for accompanying students to the clinic during school hours and liaise with the
Travel Coordinator regarding buses/flights/luggage arrangements.
House Tutors: These are members of the teaching staff who do evening duties once per week. On that day
they will be responsible for the students from 17.30 until the house is locked up at 22.00. After this time, they
hand over to either the Housemaster or Assistant
Name of House Kansanshi Ravensthorpe Las Cruces Moghrein
Housemaster / Mr Johannes Maku- Mr Victor Ndhlovu Mrs Rhoda Kaiza Mrs Meg Wilcox
House mistress rumidze
Assistant House- Mrs Memory Mr Oane Visser Mr Sam Lungu Ms Phoebe
master / House- Tongogara Nyaywa
mistress
Matron Ms Hilda Kintankwa Ms Sarah Evans Ms Wendy Chi- Ms Jenipher
baka Chileshe
House Tutor Mr Muzeya Mr Haman Ham- Mrs Reona Duples- Mrs Jenny Dunlop
Muzyamba mond sis
House Tutor Mr Frederick Ambali Mr Nsondo Kaiza Ms Tiffany Mr Thomas Kum-
Cavanagh wenda
House Tutor Mr Mulambwa Mr Alex Tukamone Mrs Memory Mrs Valentina Van
Saasa Tongogara Eeden
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During the school week, the general timings are as follows:
Time Activity
05.45 Dining Hall opens for Breakfast
06.45 Years 4-6 Bus departs for Trident Prep (with packed snack and lunch)
07.00 Years 7-13 Start of school day
14.05 Years 7 – 13 Afternoon registrations in boarding houses
16.00 Years 4-6 return on bus from Trident Prep
16.15 Years 7-13 End of school day
17.30 Supper for Las Cruces & Kansanshi
Start of first prep for Moghrein & Ravensthorpe
18.30 Boarding House Meeting and Roll Call for Las Cruces & Kansanshi
Supper for Moghrein & Ravensthorpe
18.45-20.15 Prep/Quiet Time for Las Cruces & Kansanshi
19.15 Boarding House Meeting and Roll Call for Moghrein & Ravensthorpe
19.15 – 20.30 Second prep for Moghrein & Ravensthorpe
21.00 Bedtimes Start for Years 7 and above
22.30 House Lock Up
On Fridays, the timings are slightly different as the afternoon activities end earlier, and the students have the
option to attend ‘Youth’ in the evening.
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6.1. Uniform List, Sporting and Classroom Equipment
Pupils are expected to be dressed neatly
at all time and carry their uniform with
pride.
Please note that, as far as possible, all
items should be clearly named to prevent
them falling into the wrong hands!
All clothing items below are available in
the uniform shop at the College.
The shop is open during the first week of
term and then once per week during term
time.
Parents must email the school to author-
ize purchases as the cost is added to the
school bill.
6.1.1. Uniform list for both boys and girls
For boys and girls For Girls only For Boys only
School shirts (white for college, Knee-length Khaki school skirt Khaki school shorts or trousers
khaki for prep) x 4 or skort (x 2) (x 2)
School jumper (blue for college, Blue or Khaki ankle socks or Khaki ankle socks (x 4)
maroon for prep) x 1 beige tights (x 4)
School shoes (black leather) x 1 White or blue ankle socks for White or blue ankle socks for
PE (x 3) PE (x 3)
School tracksuit x 1
PE top x 2
PE shorts x 2
House T-shirt x 1
School tie x 1
Blazer x 1 (optional)
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6.2. What to bring for Boarding
School provides all bedding including sheets, duvet covers and mosquito nets. Students may bring their own
duvet covers and pillow cases from home if they would like to.
Year 12 student in single rooms may want to bring their own fan to school as there are no overhead. (plugs
are square-pin)
Please ensure your child has books to read for any quiet time. There are book swaps and House libraries
within the houses. Since we are trying to establish those resources, we welcome any donations of books,
board games or cash to procure new items. Students leaving Trident are encouraged to donate items for the
house members to remember them by.
➢ Personal toiletries (including mosquito repellent sprays / creams)
➢ Personal towels (at least 2 per boarder)
➢ Any personal medication - to be handed into the housemaster/housemistress on arrival
➢ Personal musical instruments
➢ Personal books for reading
➢ Personal lap tops, mobile phones and other electronic items
➢ Tupperware/plastic tuck box (no tuck allowed without being inside such a container)
➢ Combination Padlocks - regular locks are fine but one key will need to be given to the housemaster.
➢ Laundry Bag & underwear bags (see section below)
➢ Casual clothes – all with name tapes approximately 5 - 6 sets and casual footwear.
➢ Underwear - at least 6 sets
➢ Nightwear
➢ Pins to put up personal items on board above desk
There will be refrigerators, microwaves and storage cupboards available for personal food and drinks for
snacks, however, space will be limited and all items should be clearly named and kept in a sealed plastic
container to avoid cockroaches and rats becoming a problem. Students may bring their own mugs & bowls
from home, but there will be a set in the common-room.
Students may wear home clothes from a Friday afternoon to Sunday evening. These must be appropriate for
any activity they are taking part in. They may wear appropriate smart/casual clothing in the evenings, but
should be aware of recycling clothing to avoid creating too much laundry.
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7. Accident and Illness
Where possible the student’s first port of call for any accident or illness
is the school nurse who is in school from 07.00 - 19.00 hrs Monday -
Friday and from 08.00 - 16.00 on weekends. The main surgery times
will be outside of lesson times i.e. before 7.40 am, at break time and
lunch time and at the end of afternoon activities. Students will need a
note from class teachers if they need to see the nurse during lesson
hours. The nurse will liaise with the Houseparent and Deputy Head Pas-
toral.
There must be no self-medication apart from long standing prescribed
medication, which should be kept with the houseparent and pupils are
obliged to follow professional medical advice.
There will be first aid kits in the house with the Housemaster and House
Tutor and Matron and additional First Aid kits in the classroom area,
Science Labs and sickbay.
Please refer to our First Aid protocol for additional procedures, including
use of the Kansanshi Medical Clinic. Do note the need for an interna-
tional evacuation insurance policy. This is a condition of your son or daughter joining the school and is the
parents’ responsibility. The clinic will require an authorization code from your medical insurance before any
treatment is given, so it is essential that the school have correct and up-to-date information.
All students are covered by SES insurance for ‘Life or Limb’ emergency cover for school related accidents
(e.g. sporting injury which requires emergency care). This DOES NOT replace the need for private medical
insurance for all students.
If the nurse believes an unwell student should be seen by a doctor at the clinic they will be referred. Nor-
mally students are taken in the afternoon (to avoid missing academic classes) but if it is urgent will be taken
in the morning. The parents will be informed as soon as possible, and the student will be accompanied by
one of the matrons. If a child is unwell during the night, the boarding member of staff who is on-call will drive
them down to the clinic and remain with them, either until they are treated or admitted.
We ask parents / guardians
to complete the form in Ap-
pendix 1 which authorises
the Mary Begg Clinic to re-
lease medical information to
the relevant Housemaster
and Deputy Head. This has
been necessary in the past
as it allows us to intervene
on behalf of parents when a
child is undergoing treat-
ment or has been admitted
to the hospital. We treat all
this information with confi-
dentiality and it would only
be shared with relevant per-
sonnel.
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Weekdays Meal Time
Monday - Thursday Breakfast 5.45 – 6.30
Lunch 12.25 and 13.10
Supper 17.30 and 18.30
Friday Breakfast 5.45 – 6.30
Lunch 13.10
Supper 17.30
Saturday Breakfast 7.00 – 8.15
Lunch 12.45
Supper 17.30
Sunday Breakfast 7.00 – 9.00
Lunch 12.30
Supper 17.30
Lunch us provided for boarding and day students
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Bupe Masenga / 13.11.17 / 13:08:47 Sentinel, Trident and the Educore Academy9. Bed Times 9.1 La Cruces and Kansanshi Houses Prefect and tutor on duty switches off lights at the allocated time. All students will be expected to be in bed at least 10 minutes before lights out. Year Group Sunday-Friday Saturday Years 5 - 6 20.00 20.30 Year 7 20.30 21.00 Year 8 20.45 21.15 Year 9 21.00 21.30 Year 12 22.00 22.30 9.2 Moghrein and Ravensthorpe Houses For the Years 10 and above, they are allowed to switch off their own lights when they want to go to sleep. However, there is ‘quiet time’ in house from 21.30 and after this time students must be in their own rooms. On Saturday this time is later (22.00 hrs). Page 20 of 30 Educore Services provides leading education 2018 Boarding Handbook ac4 through the following network of schools - Frontier, Bupe Masenga / 13.11.17 / 13:08:47 Sentinel, Trident and the Educore Academy
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10. Weekends 10.1 Saturday School (closed weekends) Some Saturdays are allocated for either normal school lessons or as compulsory days for inter-house activi- ties. These are marked on the calendar well in advance and all students (years 7-13) are expected to be in school. The timings would be the same as a normal school day. These are normally the first and last week- ends of term and those on either side of half-term. The prep school boarders will be supervised and kept busy on those days with a program of activities organised by the Prep school. 10.2. Regular Saturdays (activities) On these Saturdays, students who are in school will have a full day of activities (cultural, clubs, revision clas- ses, prep and sports). These activities vary from week to week and students sign up for their choices during the week. The timings on a regular Saturday are as follows: Time Activity 7.00 – 8.15 Breakfast 8.30 – 9.40 First Activity 9.40 – 10.55 Second Activity 10.55 – 11.30 Break 11.30 – 12.45 Third Activity 12.45 Lunch 14.30 – 15.30 Fourth Activity 17.30 Supper 18.30 Roll call 20.30 Lights out for Years 5 & 6 21.30 Bed times begin for Years 7 and above 10.3. Exeat/Half Term Weekends On these Saturdays, students are expected to go home or to a local guardian. This is particularly important when the exeat includes a public holiday, so the weekend is 4 or more days. Sometimes students are unable to travel home, or might need to be in school for public examinations and so one boarding house will remain open for boys and another for girls. On these weekends, no activities are put on and breakfast is later than normal (8.30). Page 22 of 30 Educore Services provides leading education 2018 Boarding Handbook ac4 through the following network of schools - Frontier, Bupe Masenga / 13.11.17 / 13:08:47 Sentinel, Trident and the Educore Academy
10.4. Signing Out Procedures
Students going home at Exeat weekends, Half Terms and End of terms must travel in School Uniform. Those
going on the Copperbelt Bus may travel in the Trident College sports kit. On normal weekends students can
go out in their home clothes.
• The Housemaster/Housemistress will issue them with a ‘pink slip’ to exit the gate.
• If the student is visiting a host family the following applies:
- The Houseparent must be notified by lunchtime on Thursday.
- An email needs to be sent from parent to Houseparent and host family so that all can confirm plan
has been agreed upon.
• Students are to return by 18.45 on the day before school commences.
• The same rules apply if a student is going out during the week, whether with a parent or another visi-
tor. The Houseparent must be informed in writing at least 24 hours before the student intends to
leave the campus.
Please note the following:
• Prep school boarders must go home or to a local family member or friend over exeat weekends.
• College boarders must go home or to a local family for half-term or when the exeat weekend is more
than 3 days (e.g. when it incorporates a public holiday so 2 weekdays are included)
• During exams, boarders may not go to host families unless both the parents and Housemaster are
satisfied that it is in their best interests.
• Weekends must be booked with the Houseparent no later than Thursday lunchtime. This must be
done by email or on paper, not by phone.
• Each student must sign out and sign back in on return in the ‘sign out/sign in’ book in the main hall-
way
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Boarders are allowed to visit the Game Park at weekends, as long as the following conditions are met, and
the following rules are observed. Students do need to have an indemnity form signed by parents (see Annex
2), which allows them to enter the Game Reserve or partake in activities such as cycling or swimming.
11.1. Preconditions for entering the Game Park or school dam
Students in Years 8 and below may not enter the game reserve unless accompanied by a teacher (e.g. cy-
cling club, nature walk or cross-country run)
Students in years 9 or 10 must go in groups of at least 4 including a senior student (Year 11 or above).
Students in Year 11 or above must go in groups of at least 4.
All groups must carry sufficient water and at least 2 mobile phones (for contact in case of emergency)
11.2. Gaining permission to enter the Game Park or school dam
Students need to ask for permission from the House Tutor on duty/House Parent to visit the Game Park.
Students must agree a return time and exchange phone numbers with the Duty Tutor/House Parent.
11.3. Rules inside the Game Park or school dam
Groups must stay together at all times. Students
who do not have signed indemnity forms to allow
them to swim at waterfall or in the dam should re-
spect their parents’ decision.
Littering in the Game Park is strictly prohibited;
Groups should bring back all their own litter plus
one found piece of litter per person.
In the event of an emergency, a call should be
made to the Tutor on Duty immediately.
Groups must be back at the time agreed. Students
must contact the Duty Tutor if they feel they may not
meet the deadline agreed.
Please note:
I. The right to enter the game parks remains
at the Houseparent’s discretion.
II. Poor behaviour or a lack of effort in aca-
demic study or activities may lead to the re-
quest being denied.
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Bupe Masenga / 13.11.17 / 13:08:47 Sentinel, Trident and the Educore Academy12. Religious Observances & Youth Services Trident has been founded on Christian principles and the pupils attend two compulsorily services per week, on a Sunday afternoon for boarders and a Wednesday morning for the entire school. Should you want your child to attend a local church associated with your denomination, you are welcome to arrange for a member of the congregation to fetch your child. Please confirm the arrangements with your child’s Head of House. Furthermore, if your local congregation would like to offer an occasional Sunday ser- vice on the campus, they are also welcome to do so. Please address such a request to Mrs Wilson. Students are also welcome to attend Christian Youth Fellowship which normally happens at the KGE on a Friday afternoon / evening. Although this is organised by individuals not directly involved in the College, we have close communication as to what is on each week (either games, night walks, prayer meetings, movies) and send through lists of children signed up who will travel on the school bus to be met by the Youth organis- ers. 12.1. Junior Youth This is open to students from years 4 - 7 and takes place on a Friday afternoon from 15.30 - 17.00 normally at a private house on the KGE. 12.2. Senior Youth This is open to students from years 8 and above and takes place on a Friday evening from 18.30 - 21.00 hrs at Trident Prep school on the KGE. Page 25 of 30 Educore Services provides leading education 2018 Boarding Handbook ac4 through the following network of schools - Frontier, Bupe Masenga / 13.11.17 / 13:08:47 Sentinel, Trident and the Educore Academy
13. Rules, Rewards and Sanctions 13.1. Appearance We encourage all our students to look smart, whether in uniform or casual clothes. The main issues we have encountered over the past year have been in relation to hair styles; hence this addition to the boarding handbook. Girls hair must be tied back for lessons & activities. Girls may have braids / extensions put in, but they should not be so long or bulky as to not fit into a regular swimming cap. The hair colour should be natural (including for hair extensions). Boys hair must be short; not touching the collar or going above 2 cm if in an ‘afro’ style. Boys with ‘attention seeking’ hairstyles will be asked to go and cut their hair; this includes styles where the hair is very short, or has shaved areas on the sides and then much longer hair on the top. Boys should not have any facial hair and those sporting beards / stubble will be asked to shave. The use of relaxants / hair dyes is not allowed in school for both genders. Girls are allowed to wear one pair of small earrings (studs or hoops); they may be asked to remove them for certain sporting activities. Jewellery is not encouraged. If a student must wear a particular item (ring/pendant) because it has signifi- cant religious or sentimental value, it should be on a chain around their neck so that it is not visible. When students are in their ‘home-clothes’ they need to be mindful of the cultural sensitivities of others around them; hence we do not encourage revealing tops (crop-tops, vests with enormous arm-holes, lacy shirts) or girls wearing very short skirts or shorts. All students must wear shoes when walking around cam- pus. Page 26 of 30 Educore Services provides leading education 2018 Boarding Handbook ac4 through the following network of schools - Frontier, Bupe Masenga / 13.11.17 / 13:08:47 Sentinel, Trident and the Educore Academy
13.2. Rewards For good academic work ‘commendations’ will be given by teachers. The teacher records these on the school system and they count towards the House Competition. ‘Commendations’ can also be given for excel- lent character and good works around school. House points are also awarded for smaller successes. 13.3. House Prefects Some students in Years 11, 12 and 13 who show the correct virtues will be invited to be House Prefects. Those people will help with the running of the house such as: enforcing bed times, prep times and house chores and engendering the positive and caring ethos in the house. All prefects will be trained for their role. Prefects are in a position of service and must not assume that they are in a position of entitlement. 13.4. Sanctions If academic work has shown little effort, then teachers will ask the pupil to redo their work to an acceptable standard and may also place the student in detention. In house, for such things as untidiness, poor behaviour & organisation and failure to follow instructions, a member of the House team or a prefect may issue a sanction. Possible sanctions include (but are not limited to): writing lines, writing a letter of apology, chores and suspension of privileges. In the Junior houses, a ‘wheel of misfortune’ is spun by the student to determine their punishment. For serious matters the Houseparent will consult with the Headmaster and Head of Boarding about appropri- ate action. Serious matters will include matters such as: bullying, lying, theft, smoking, drinking, absenteeism and inappropriate physical relationships. Please refer to the Rewards and Sanctions and Detentions Policy for the appropriate punishments given out in school for bad behaviour or poor academic discipline. Please refer to the Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures for more detail on these and other issues. Page 27 of 30 Educore Services provides leading education 2018 Boarding Handbook ac4 through the following network of schools - Frontier, Bupe Masenga / 13.11.17 / 13:08:47 Sentinel, Trident and the Educore Academy
14. Phones, music devices, laptops and other valuables
14.1. Phones
Phones and personal stereos are not allowed to be used across at school during the
academic day. The use of electronic music devices is strictly regulated. They can
be used during free time only i.e. not during school time, meal times etc. (including
walking to and from the dining hall and school).
Boarders in Year 9 and below will have their phones taken in each night and they
may collect them in the morning. This is to prevent students from being tempted to
use phones after lights-out. Boarders in the senior houses are allowed to keep their
phones overnight as many need to set alarms for the morning as there is no wake-
up bell in the senior houses.
If boarders are found to be using phones or personal stereos during restricted times,
the offending item will be confiscated. First offence results in confiscation for one
week; Second offence for six teaching weeks and third offence will result in a ban for the following term.
Prep school students will hand in phones to Housemistress or Assistant Housemaster on a Sunday evening
for safe-keeping during the week. They can collect their phones on a Friday afternoon. Parents needing to
contact their children out of these times should get in touch with the Matron.
14.2. Music devices/Headphones
Headphones are not to be used in Prep time or in the study room for senior students.
14.3. Internet and Laptops
The wireless network which provides access to the internet is being continually ex-
panded and extended throughout the boarding-houses and school. Access to the
internet is restricted in terms of open sites and the amount of data that is available
to each student. Bandwidth is a scarce and expensive resource, so it must be
used with consideration.
The network has been installed as an educational tool to enhance the process of
learning and teaching. Since cell phones are seldom used for learning and teach-
ing, these devices will not be given access to the wireless network.
Students studying ICT in Years 10 and 11 and Computer Studies in years 12 and
13 are required to have their own laptops. Although not policy at this stage, in due course, all pupils will be
required to bring a laptop to school. They are particularly useful for seniors for research, downloading past
papers and for homework tasks such as PowerPoint presentations. There are computers and printers in
each of the boarding houses which students may use for school work with permission of the Housemaster.
Laptops will be given access to the network both in the boarding houses and at school. If you do buy your
child a laptop, consider price (inexpensive), weight (light) and battery life (long) as the three critical factors.
The most important factor being price. These devices are easily damaged and are targeted by thieves. We
do not recommend tablets as they are hopeless when it comes to detailed research and essay writing.
The use of devices outside of allocated hours, the inappropriate use of devices and cyberbullying will be
dealt with in the strongest possible terms.
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Bupe Masenga / 13.11.17 / 13:08:47 Sentinel, Trident and the Educore Academy14.4. Other valuables We encourage no money to be kept in the boarding house. Airtime can be bought from the tuck shop. There is no other reason for students to have money especially as the ‘Golf Estate’ is also cashless. If money is necessary, this needs to be given to the Houseparent who will hand it out when necessary. Passports, study permits and air tickets can also be given to the Houseparent for safe keeping. 15. Visitors Parents and relatives are very welcome to the boarding house. All students are expected to greet all visitors. The student must check with their peers before a visitor is brought into the dormitory. Any visitor that is a friend must check in with the Houseparent or House Tutor before entering the boarding house. Day Students need permission from the Houseparent to be in the main part of boarding house. An area of each boarding house will be available for day students to get changed for activities. Children who have siblings in Las Cruces house will be allowed to visit them provided they stay in the com- mon-room area. Apart from this exception, there are to be no girls in the boys’ house and no boys in the girls’ house Page 29 of 30 Educore Services provides leading education 2018 Boarding Handbook ac4 through the following network of schools - Frontier, Bupe Masenga / 13.11.17 / 13:08:47 Sentinel, Trident and the Educore Academy
Annex 1: Authorisation to release medical information Click HERE for Medical Permission Form Annex 2: Indemnity and Medical Form Click HERE for Indemnity Form Page 30 of 30 Educore Services provides leading education 2018 Boarding Handbook ac4 through the following network of schools - Frontier, Bupe Masenga / 13.11.17 / 13:08:47 Sentinel, Trident and the Educore Academy
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