Hatton House Boarders' Guide 2014
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Hatton House
Boarders’ Guide
2014
Houseparents Jonny and Miranda Goode
An Introduction Hatton House occupies the top two floors of the main building at the heart of the school. In the main buildings live the Headmaster and his family, the Head of Girls’ Boarding the matron and GTAs. The Director of Boarding and his family live in a separate building within the school grounds. The Director of Boarding has an office on the top floor of the main building. The routines, rotas, discipline and activities are overseen and organised by the Director of Boarding, who is answerable to the headmaster. The boarders are housed in 14 rooms, 6 of these for the boys and 8 for the girls. We want all boarders to take on responsibility, mature as individuals and learn self- discipline within the clear boundaries set down for them. We seek to foster a tolerance of others within a loving Christian community so that they can start a journey of service to others. We want them to enjoy the boarding experience, to learn to be self- reliant yet work within a community. We hope also that all pupils will be positive in everything they do. For this to be achieved there must be a partnership between parent and school. Parents have access to the houseparents at all reasonable times. The houseparents and matrons offer an open door policy and are always available to see a pupil. We operate a completely flexible approach to boarding. Parents may choose to board their children from 1 night a week to 7. We try to be as accommodating as possible to individual family needs but do appreciate as much notice as possible to any changes in the normal established routine for any individual child. Any day pupil is welcome to board for any period of time if space permits. The routines are set up to make the house as user friendly as possible. Bed times are staggered according to age and there are always staff on duty to read to the children and ensure that they go to bed relaxed and happy. The older pupils are given greater responsibility and have chances to demonstrate their leadership skills. Hatton house is a happy place. This requires staff to show good understanding of the philosophy of Hatton house, which creates the special atmosphere. An ongoing program is in place to modernise the facilities and decor of Hatton House, but people are the most important ingredient in any boarding house - both pupils and staff and the emphasis must be to make sure that everyone works together to produce an environment that all people are pleased to be part of and live in.
Information for Hatton House What to bring with you? (please ensure all items you bring to the boarding house are clearly NAMED). Duvet and cover (or sleeping bag) Bath towel Dressing gown and slippers Hair brush/comb Toothpaste, brush, soap, flannel and shampoo Shirt (3 per week) Pants and socks (one pair per day) Trousers/skirt (1 per week) Jumper (1 per week) Match kit (if required) Casual clothes Pyjamas Casual shoes or trainers Cuddly toy Reading book Best wear* Tuck money – maximum £1 (Thursday and Friday only) * only if staying on the night before a formal school function
What happens when I arrive?
When you first arrive in Hatton House you need to check in with a member of Hatton House
staff.
You will find your name on the board at the bottom of the stairs. This will tell you which room
you are staying in. You will be shown which bed you are sleeping in by a member of staff. Girls
stay on the first floor and boys on the top floor. The Medical Centre is also on the top floor
where any medication can be handed in, if needed whilst boarding.
What happens on the weekday mornings and evenings?
7:10am Wake up call, get washed and dressed
7:40 am Breakfast 8:15 am Clean teeth and go to school
Normal School Routine
6:40 pm Medical centre open and music
6:10 pm Supper
practice
7:00pm Prep, activities and snacks
8:30 - 8:45 pm 9:00 - 9:30 pm
Lights out (juniors and middles) Lights out (seniors)
You need to be reading quietly on your bed 15 minutes before your lights go out. Some nights a
member of staff may come and pray together with the people in your room, other nights there
may be a story or a quiet game, some nights you can quietly be reading your own book.
What happens on the weekends? School continues as normal on Saturday and most weekends some boarders will be involved in school matches. On Saturday evening you will get a chance to ‘chill out’ and possibly watch some TV, have a multi-sports activity or have a film night. On Sunday we occasionally go out for the whole day. Trips in the past have taken us to Thorpe Park, Sandbanks beach, London Rugby 7s and Bristol Zoo to name a few. Most Sundays we attend Holy Trinity Church and join in with the normal service or groups that are on offer. We always have an activity on Sunday afternoon which varies through the terms (cinema, Laser Quest, climbing and Avon Valley Country Park etc.) How can I phone home or be contacted? During the evening there is plenty of time to contact family or friends. Most children bring their own mobile and call home using their own phone. In special cases we may allow you to use the house phone. We also have two computers that have Skype* and this is a good way to keep in contact but priority will be given to full time boarders. There is also a computer you can use to email from. *Hatton House has its own Skype account (please ask a member of house staff for more information). All boarders who have a mobile phone hand them in at night for safe-keeping. Please make sure your mobile phone has your name on it. When you leave the House If you have come to the end of your stay and you are leaving at the expected time please leave your area tidy and take all your possessions with you. If you leave the school at any other time you MUST sign out with a member of staff. It is very important that we know where you are all the time. You are not allowed to leave the school grounds without permission.
Don’t worry If this is your first time boarding, don’t worry. Someone in your room will be asked to look after you. He or she will know the routine and will help you be in the right place at the right time. Any member of staff will help you if you‘re not sure what to do.
Mobile Phone Rules
Mobile phones must comply with the school mobile phone policy which clearly states phones: “must still fulfil
the current criteria: not have access (or the ability to access) the internet via mobile network or a Wifi
connection; a camera or video camera).
Your phone must be clearly named.
You cannot take it to school.
You must only use your phone in a sensible way.
Phones can be collected from the phone trays after supper and once used put back in the tray. Phones are for
making calls, sending texts home or to close relatives. They are not to be carried around the house. You are
responsible for handing in your phone. Failure to do so could lead to your phone being confiscated.
Boarders may not take their mobile phone on away matches
If you break any of the above then your phone will be removed for a set period of time.
Who to contact if you have a concern
Bullying, friendship problems, loneliness, homesick, personal worries
Any of the house staff will listen to your concerns. Please don’t hesitate to talk about any issue with them.
Mr Gollings and Mrs Hodges are always available for a confidential chat.
Medical - Matrons and Nurses Housekeeping - Ms Muat
Please remember you can use all the normal channels available in school
Your Tutor Mr Lloyd Williams –Senior Tutor Mr Creeth – Deputy Head
Mr Marshall-Taylor – Headmaster Mrs Stafford, Mrs Overeynder – Child Protection Officers
Voice Box
Write down any concern and it will be dealt with within the week.
Independent Listening Ear
Mrs Sharon Blair – 01225 835835 (W) 01225 840831 (H)
If you wish to contact someone outside school with a concern Mrs Sharon Blair is there to listen and offer support
and advice.
If you wish to make a complaint
Complaints can be made verbally or in writing. If you wish to write down your complaint, please post it in the
Voice Box or use an envelope and address it to whoever you want to deal with the complaint. All serious
complaints will be written down and recorded by the Director of Boarding.
The best people placed to deal with your complaints are Mr Gollings and Mrs Hodges. If you wish to take the
matter further then ask to have your complaint put forward to the Headmaster. The Headmaster will use the
appropriate channels to take the issue further. If you have a children’s rights issue you can call the Children’s
Rights Helpline on 0800 528 0731.Director of Boarding and Lead Houseparent
Mr Jonny and Mrs Miranda Goode
hattonhouse@monktonprep.org.uk
01225 831207 (W) / 01225 835869 (H) / 07801 292485 (M)
House Tutor
Miss Lucy Hinton
lhinton@monktonprep.org.uk
Matron - Ms Anne Muat
Nurses – Mrs Susan Graham and Mrs Julian Handel
For medical or housekeeping enquiries please use following:
matrons@monktonprep.org.uk
01225 831225
Resident staff
Mr and Mrs Marshall-Taylor (Headmaster)
Mr E. Coombe (GTA)
Miss Lucy Hinton (GTA)
Miss O Powell (GTA)
House phone lines (8.00am – 9.00pm)
01225 831225, 01225 831207 and 07785 223013You can also read
