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Introduction

School Code of Conduct

Treat everyone, whether younger or older, with the same kindness and respect with which you yourself would wish to be treated.

Any breach of the law of the land is a breach of school rules.

No one may put the welfare or safety of another in jeopardy through her/his words or deeds.

School Rules

  1. General courtesy is required around the School: girls should, for example, remember to hold doors open for others, arrive for all lessons or commitments punctually and stand up for the member of staff at the start of a lesson or any visitor to a lesson.
  2. No girl may leave the School premises without the permission of her Housemistress.
  3. Girls who have permission to go out must ensure that they are always in a group with at least two other girls.
  4. No alcohol or illegal drugs may be brought into School, consumed or used on any pretext whatever whilst a girl is in the School’s care.
  5. Smoking is forbidden: no cigarettes or tobacco may be brought into School, consumed or used on any pretext.
  6. Whilst visits from family are welcomed at the weekend, guests (whether family or friends) should never wander around the site unaccompanied and should always make their visit known to the Housemistress. No guests, again whether family or friends, should go anywhere near bedroom areas. (Special arrangements are made at collection and drop-off times before and after holidays.) This is for everyone’s protection.
    NB     If a girl does have permission from her Housemistress to have a male guest on site, she must act with total propriety. Any contravention of this is considered a serious offence.
  7. Every girl must observe the fire procedures as displayed on the House Boards. In particular girls should note that, on hearing the alarm, they must go quickly and in SILENCE to the designated assembly points.
  8. (a) Attendance at all meals is compulsory.
    (b) Girls must observe check-in punctually.
  9. The use of cars is strictly limited and any girl wishing to bring a car to school must have the permission of the Headmistress and abide by the set procedures and in particular with regard to lifts.
  10. All girls up to and including the LVI must have permission from their Housemistress to use a taxi or the Medical Centre for medical appointments.
  11. Girls using bicycles are responsible for ensuring they are roadworthy and must wear a cycle helmet and observe the Highway Code when using them.
  12. Borrowing anything without the permission of the owner is not allowed.
  13. Every girl must treat her environment and all property and belongings with respect.
  14. Full School Uniform must be worn at all times during the working day.
  15. No jewellery other than a cross and chain and small studs in the ears, as appropriate, may be worn during the School day; hair of shoulder length must be tied back; no nail varnish or make-up must be worn. Hair should not be dyed inappropriately. Body piercing is not permitted.
  16. Mufti must be tidy and appropriate.
  17. In order to preserve the cloister area girls may not walk on the grass and must treat this area as others with the utmost respect.
  18. As chewing gum is often the cause of damage to clothing, carpets and paths when not disposed of properly, it is not permitted on site.
  19. The code of conduct for the use of the Computers and the Library must be observed.
  20. The code of conduct for public examinations applies to all school examinations.

The School rules have been drawn up in an effort to establish a well-balanced, civilised, positively motivated, protective but not repressive environment in which every individual may live happily and develop fully and healthily - socially, intellectually, spiritually, morally, emotionally and physically. Anti-social or irresponsible behaviour will not be tolerated.

These rules must be read in conjunction with House rules and other rules and codes of conduct, for example governing laboratory use.

Downe House School goes on 'tour'

Sunday, 10 August 2008

Performances at 11am and 6pm at 'The Dell', the outdoor performance space in the RSC Centenary Gardens, bordered by the river and Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Bring a picnic, all welcome!

Amazing success for Downe House's Young Enterprise companies!

 

Romeo and Juliet was this year's school production staged over Music Weekend

2nd - 4th May in the Performing Arts Centre

Medley Lecture 6 May 2008 7.30pm PAC

‘Times' writer Mary Ann Sieghart gives Summer Term Medley Lecture

Richard Benyon MP visits Downe House

Newbury's MP, Richard Benyon, visited Downe House on 25th April speak to thePolitics Society about his work in the House of Commons and the constituency.

National Youth Theatre

Congratulations to Emma Powell (U5) who was selected for NYT's highly acclaimed acting course.

See also Speech and Drama Successes!

 

Charity Fashion Show raises over £5,500 for Teenage Cancer Trust

On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March, Downe House hosted a charity fashion show. The events were organised by Rosie Fortescue, Georgiana Haig and Celia Thursfield, in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, raising a total of just over £5,500.

Literary Event - Sunday, 16 March

Gillian Clarke, renowned poet, who has written poetry and prose for children and adults, visited Downe House on Sunday, 16 March. Her poetry reading began with her first publsihed poem 'The Sundial' and the audience were immediately impressed by her passionate and erudite ideas......

Medley Lecture on Friday, 7 March

Diane Louise Jordan, businesswoman and one of the most popular presenters of BBC One's Songs of Praise, gave a talk and answered questions about how her faith influences the way she conducts her own business life and on matters relating to business ethics and corporate social responsibility more generally.

House Drama Productions DVD for sale

If you missed House Drama, or would like to see your daughter's performance again, a professional Double DVD recording by Kingsbridge AV Limited of all five productions will be available to order at a cost of £22.50 each.

Click here to find out how to order

Schools Competition Act Settlement Trust

This Trust was established in November 2006 as part of the agreed resolution of the OFT's recent investigation.

The objects of the Trust are to:

There are three criteria for eligibility:

For further details go to <Joining Downe> and click on <Scholarships>

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