Boarding Handbook 2024-25

available in the Boarding School Office and will be charged to the student’s account. Taxi chits are distributed at the discretion of theBoarding Staff for medical appointments, school-related appointments, family occasions and so forth. Taxi chits will not be distributed for leisure outings unless permission is granted by a parent. Airport limos are to be booked in advance with the Boarding Staff so they can ensure the Boarding students arrive at the airport in enough time to make their flight. Ubers The use of Uber is allowed with the permission of a parent or at the discretion of the Boarding Staff, depending on age. Students are responsible to obtain their own accounts and method of payment. Section 10: General Information Clothing Guidelines Our rooms are comfortable, but please keep in mind the idea of sustainability and that our Housekeeping Staff need to easily and regularly clean your rooms; they will need to be kept very tidy. Bring the clothes and items you need to make you feel at home (while keeping in mind that at the end of each year you have to bring most of these items back home). Please make sure all personal items are permanently labelled. Clothing ● school uniform, as outlined in this Uniform document ● socks, underwear ● pyjamas ● pair of bedroom slippers

● casual clothing for evenings and weekends ● turtleneck, sweaters and thermal underwear ● comfortable shoes for after school and evenings ● running shoes

● exercise clothing (shorts, t-shirts) ● swimsuit and goggles (1 each) ● nice outfits for special occasions, such as dresses, dress pants and shirts (2) Outerwear ● winter wear, including warm jacket, snow boots, warm gloves, hat and scarf ● sturdy shoes for rainy, cold weather and outdoor activities ● waterproof jacket and pants for outdoor activities and rainy days ● hats for sun ● umbrella ● sunglasses

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