Dress and behaviour regulations

Dress regulations for the sixth form

There is no School uniform for Sixth-Formers but there is a dress code which all are expected to observe. A person's appearance can be seen as a statement about himself, about his standards and about his self-esteem. If it is not appropriate to the occasion then an observer may have doubts about the person's seriousness of intent. If it suggests that he does not care then he may not care about other matters - punctuality, accuracy and presentation of work.

Required

• Style and colour: This must be appropriate for work not leisure. A boy's whole appearance should be clean, tidy and formal.
• Clothes – lounge suit / regular office wear.
• A Senior School tie.
• A proper, sober shirt and tie fastened up to a stiff collar.
• A dark suit or blazer or sports jacket and dark trousers of traditional cut.
• Trousers may not be baggy in style.
• A plain, dark V-necked pullover may be worn but pullover must not obscure the tie.
• Plain, dark polished shoes and matching laces with dark socks.
• A dark, single-coloured, outdoor coat without noticeable logos or other illustrations.

Unacceptable

• Zipped jackets, leather jackets, cardigans or other casual jackets.
• A high-necked pullover, jeans or other casual trousers.
• Boots, canvas shoes, suede shoes, training or other leisure shoes.
• Light-coloured socks.
• Earrings or studs.
• Hair that is excessively long, extravagantly styled, cropped very short, has ridges or is dyed an unnatural colour. Facial hair.
• Any other item deemed unsuitable by the Head of Sixth Form.

If you have any doubts what clothes might be suitable for your son to wear to School, please feel free to contact the School. Boys are expected to meet the above standards when participating in School-organised visits. Boys should also observe School rules on mobile phones, iPods and similar entertainment devices.

Behaviour

At Queen Elizabeth’s School we aim to create an orderly and harmonious community, in which effective learning can take place and in which there is mutual respect between all members. Good behaviour is conduct which assists the School to fulfil its function, to produce boys who are responsible, able and confident. Bad behaviour is conduct which prevents the smooth function of the School and obstructs the learning of others. Senior boys are expected to set high standards to be followed by the rest of the School. Where standards fall short, strategies taken might include;

• Monitoring work via the homework diary or personal organiser, special report book or card or individual quality assurance checks.
• Counselling by Head of Year, tutor, or if appropriate, SENCO.
• Telephoning, writing to or meeting parents/guardians to discuss a common approach and strategy.
• Involving outside agencies or professionals such as the ESW, School Psychological Service, Connexions/Careers Service, Juvenile Bureau or Social Services, Police.
• Punishments such as reprimands, detention at lunchtimes, after School or on Saturday mornings, or withdrawal from lessons under supervision of the Head of Year (internal exclusion)or removal of Prefect status (as appropriate).

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Computer use agreement

Pupils must agree to use the internet sensibly and according to the following conditions:

• log in to the network using only their personal log-in identity;
• change their password regularly, and specifically if they believe others are aware of it;
• do notgive their password details to any other student;
• respect the system security and School equipment;
• follow School guidelines for using the Learning Network;
• use the internet whilst at School for the sole purpose of enhancing their education;
• respect the rules of copyright and intellectual property when downloading information;
• areaware of School and examination board rules concerning plagiarism when downloading material for coursework, classwork or homework;
• do not seek to access internet material which is inappropriate; this to include any game-playing sites and chat rooms;
• word emails carefully and politely and not to forward chain letters or other anonymous communications;
• report to a member of staff any concerns they have about messages received.

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These conditions apply to any internet access within School including use of equipment such as personal digital assistants and mobile telephones.

Failure to comply with the above rules may lead to suspension of computer access and other disciplinary action.

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