College Rules

1. Movement about the building

• always walk in single file
• keep to the right in corridors and on stairs
• no shouting so as not to disturb other students in lessons
• do not push; accidents can be avoided!

2. Dress

• correct uniform – blouses to be tucked in neatly, blazers must be worn
• outdoor coats must be removed on entering the building and stored in lockers.
  
  

3. Jewellery – Students may only wear

• a watch
• one pair of plain gold studs where they have pierced ears, in the lobe of the ear only. This is for safety and security reasons.
  

4. Facial Piercings

• on the grounds of health & safety any facial piercing (including tongues) is not acceptable. Students will not be allowed to be in college at any time with any
  facial piercing.
  

5. Hair

• dyed hair, braids with beads or extensions are not allowed
• in the interest of hygiene and safety long hair must be tied back
• ribbons or bobbles must be plain white, pink or grey.
  
  

6. Make Up / Nail Varnish

• any girl arriving at college wearing these items will be asked to remove them.
  
  

7. Smoking

• is a health and safety hazard and is strictly forbidden in college
• any breach of this rule will be treated very seriously.
  
  

8. Chewing Gum

• is not allowed in college. There should be no chewing or eating in the classroom.
  
  

9. Other Forbidden Items

• magazines, matches/cigarette lighters
• bottles of liquid paper, canned drinks/drinks in glass bottles.
• fizzy drinks or ‘energy’ drinks.

10.Mobile Phones including smart watches and other such devices

• must be turned off and locked safely in student lockers. Students are NOT
  allowed to carry them around in pockets.
• must not be used to take photographs in school.
  
  

11. Money

• look after money carefully. If you have to bring money for college purposes, pay
  it immediately in to the right person
• for other use, hand it in at the office for safe keeping.
  
  
  
  

12. Lockers

• each student will be provided with a secure locker in which to store
  equipment, books, bags and coats
• if a key is lost then there is a replacement charge.
  
  

13. Essential Equipment

Every student is expected to provide the following basic items of equipment:

• pens – blue or black ink only
• pencils, pencil sharpener and rubber
• coloured pencils
• 30cm ruler

All of this should be brought to college in a suitable bag which should be locked in your locker during the college day.

14.Windows

• for reasons of safety no student should touch windows, blinds or curtains.
  
  

15. Environment

• keep the college buildings and grounds clean and tidy.
  
  

16.Travelling to/from college

• you represent your college when travelling locally and are easily identifiable by
  your uniform. Our reputation depends on the way you behave in the neighbourhood.