Basics

A students’ guide to Senior School2015 | 2016

Internationally British

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ContentsThe School Office 4

Preparation for the school day 6 Travelling to school 6

Arriving at school 8 Tutor period 9

School routines 10 Break and lunchtime 11

After school 12 In case of alarm 13

Homework 14 Library 15

School text books 15 Nursing Team 16

School Counsellor 17 Bullying 18

Rewards System 19 New technologies 20

1:1 iPads 21 Responsible Use 22

Incidents and consequences 24 Your appearance 25

Sport, clubs and activities 27 Instrumental and vocal lessons 28

Mobile phones and iPods 29 Exams 30

Honesty policy 31 Our green credentials 33

Student Council 34 The School Rules 35

Don’t keep it to yourself… 36 Sign off 37

School values 38

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Dear studentsThe British School in The Netherlands

embraces the challenges of academic excellence, responsibility, leadership, friendship and participation in a wide variety of activities while being supportive and understanding of all its students.

Our students and staff come to the BSN from a wide range of backgrounds, the UK, The Netherlands and over eighty other countries. Every member of our community has experience from which we can all learn. Whilst we have collective aims, everyone is treated as an individual with all students being encouraged to use initiative and develop their own skills and talents.

As an individual everyone is part of a larger group – a tutor group, a house, a class, a team, a year group, the Senior School, or indeed the wider BSN community. We wish all members of the school to think of others at least as much as they do of themselves, giving as well as receiving, trusting others, being tolerant of those who have different views and cultures, respecting all around us as individuals and caring about them and always being prepared to help when needed.

We have very high academic standards to which we all contribute in our own ways. Hard work is expected as a matter of course and students are supported in developing good working practices and managing their time effectively. Commitment and determination to succeed are attributes that you will learn with and from others and which will help you fulfil your personal goals.

To be a good world citizen we need a sense of awareness of others along with academic achievement and physical ability. The experience of understanding right and wrong, a respect for the worth of each human being; these are the invisible strands that hold our community together.

At the BSN, every individual is responsible for setting a good example. You are also encouraged to take opportunities to lead and to be a good role model for others. For us, good discipline should come from members of the school themselves rather than it having to be imposed. As you progress through the school, increasingly, all students will shoulder more responsibility for their work and for those around them who are younger. We expect our students to be articulate but also to be able to listen, to be forthright but courteous and to be busy but always ready to help others when needed.

I encourage you to take the opportunities presented to you at the BSN, to give your best in all that you do and to take pride in your own achievements and those of others.

Peter Simpson Head of Senior School Voorschoten

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The School OfficeSenior School Office Senior School Voorschoten Jan van Hooflaan 3 2252 BG Voorschoten Telephone: +31 (0)71 560 2222 Fax: +31 (0)71 560 2200 Email: senior@britishschool.nl

www.britishschool.nl

Megan Haworth

Administrator

Hilary Davidson

Administrator

Fred van der Pol

Reprographics

Sue Harris

Receptionist

Christine Turton

Office Manager

Dawn Corringham

Administrator

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If you have any general enquiries about the school, routines or practical issues, then please direct them to the School Office – if the Office is not able to help you, you will be put in touch with someone who can.

The school has an ‘out of hours’ messaging service which operates from 16:30 every day – all calls are received and logged as emails – we do our best to respond to any questions as quickly as possible the following morning.

It is really important to keep the office up to date with any changes to your contact details ie; address, telephone, mobile, email etc. – please tell your parents!

If you are absent from school, your parents (not you) must telephone the School Office between 08:00 and 08:30 to give details of the reason for your absence. If you are absent from school and your parents have not notified the Office, then the school will contact your parents.

If you have to leave the school early for any reason, or if you have a medical or dental appointment, then you must bring a note from your parents and give it to your form tutor in advance of the appointment. Alternatively, please ask your parents to send an email to: senior@britishschool.nl or telephone the school office: 071 560 2222

If you have to leave the school site before the end of the day, you must remember to sign out at the office before you leave and, if appropriate, to sign back in if you return before the end of the school day.

For further details please refer to the BSN Absence and Lateness Policy on BSN Gateway. This can be found with all the school policies under the Practical Information tab.

In case of an evacuation of the school it is important that all students remember to register in and out of the school.

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Preparation for the school day

It is always a good idea to pack your bag the night before school, making sure that you have all the correct equipment, homework and kit for the following day. It’s also helpful to have your smart school uniform ready for the morning. Remember, it is your responsibility to arrive at your lessons with all the correct text books and equipment.

Travelling to school

… by school busIt is important that you keep your

school bus pass safe and must always show it to the driver when you first get on the bus. If you miss the school bus on the way to school you must let your parents and the school know as soon as possible.

You may only travel on the school bus on which you have a reserved seat and you may not travel on another bus, for example to visit a friend’s house.

Your behaviour on the school bus must be excellent and safe – do not distract the driver in any way and always remain in your seat and wear the safety belt until the bus has stopped at the school or your bus-stop. Any student who causes damage to the school bus or whose behaviour is poor, will have their bus pass withdrawn and any damage will be paid for. This will be a matter between the bus company, the student and their parents.

If you lose your bus pass, please report to the School Office by break time to obtain a temporary pass – don’t leave it until the end of the day. The Transport Co-ordinator will be notified and a charge of €3 will be made for a new pass.

If you need help after school because you have missed the bus then ask at the School Office.

… by car, moped or brommerCars and motor cycles must drive

slowly and with extreme caution on the school site – drivers should only use the marked pick up and drop off areas. Due to the limited number of parking spaces, students driving to school themselves, must register their name and vehicle registration number to receive a parking permit.

When travelling to and from school, students are expected to act as representatives of the BSN and should drive carefully and never smoke on their journey. Any behaviour that brings the BSN into disrepute will be viewed as a serious school matter and will be dealt with accordingly.

… by bicycleIf you cycle to school make sure

that your bicycle is safe and complies with Dutch law – good lights are essential and reflective bands are encouraged. Although most people in the Netherlands do not wear cycle helmets, the school recommends that students wear them.

Always cycle with care and use the cycle paths – if possible, we recommend that you cycle to and from school with other students. You should not cycle with earphones – they significantly reduce your awareness of the traffic around you.

Bicycles brought to school, or left overnight, are entirely at the owner’s risk – the school takes no responsibility for damaged or

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stolen bicycles. Bicycles should be parked in the cycle sheds and locked securely – they must never be left in front of any doors or fire exits – particularly at the front of school. Motorcycles should be parked in the marked, fenced section of the car parking area.

If you cycle to school, you must use the the rear gate, if this is not possible, access through the main, front gate and push your bicycle to the rear path of the school. Students must not cycle on the school field or the terrace area at the back of the school.

A word of advice – the main road outside the school is often very busy and it is better to push your bicycle along the pavement away from the bend before starting to ride your bike.

… by trainVoorschoten train station is

approximately ten minutes walk from the school and trains run regularly from Den Haag and Leiden directions.

Please exercise great caution when you are at the station as the platform is narrow and non-stop trains can pass through the station at very high speed. Under no circumstances should you climb onto the rail tracks.

Do not skateboard or rollerblade at the station. Any inappropriate behaviour at the railway station will be seen as a school incident and may result in a period of exclusion from the school.

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When you arrive at school

You should aim to arrive at school between 08:30 and 08:45 and be in your form room by 08:50 for registration – students are not allowed upstairs to their lockers until after 08:30. If you arrive in your form room after 08:50, you are late!

The Library is open from 08:30 and the Student Café is open for breakfast in the morning before school.

You should collect all the books and equipment that you will need for the first two periods of school before registration. You may only return to your locker at break, lunchtime and after school.

If you arrive late, after 08:50, you must sign the late sheet at the school office. If you are late more than three times, without a good reason, then your head of year will be informed and you will serve a head of year detention.

It is really important that all students register in and out of the school – we need to know where everyone is in the unlikely event of an evacuation of the school.

Lockers Each year, students are provided

with a locker – some have keys but most have combination locks. You should memorise the combination number of your locker and keep it to yourself – never give it to another student. You should absolutely never take anything out of another students’ locker.

Keep your locker tidy and don’t use it to store food! If you have a locker key and lose it, you will have to pay €5 for a replacement key – if you lose a key for a second time, you will be charged €25 to replace the lock.

At the end of the summer term, and if you are leaving the school, you must empty your locker. The remaining contents of any lockers will be disposed of during the summer holiday.

Students will be expected to pay for any damage done to lockers.

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Tutor periodYou should be in your form room by

08:45 and have all the equipment that you will need for the day and be wearing smart, school uniform – your form tutor will check that you are wearing the correct uniform and are suitably dressed.

Your form tutor will register you in school and keep a record of your attendance – any late registrations and absences will be included in your end-of-year report.

What is the role of your form tutor?

Your Form Tutor is the first person to greet you in the morning and get your day off to a good start and is also the first point of contact for any issues or concerns that you may have during the school day. They are all there to help you to be happy at school, to feel safe, to promote your learning, to help you build good relationships and to encourage your personal development.

You will meet your Form Tutor every morning in your form room where they will take the register and give you information about things that are happening in school that day or week. They will also collect any notes from your parents about medical or dental appointments, absence and other matters.

Your Form Tutor will check to see that you are wearing the correct uniform, will regularly look at your homework agenda and monitor your class book – Years 7, 8 and 9 only. Once a week, your Form Tutor will accompany you to the year assembly.

Your Form Tutor will monitor your progress and will write a comment about your achievements on your progress report. They are available to meet your parents when they come in to discuss your progress – we

encourage students to attend progress meetings with their parents.

If there is a fire drill, you should follow the evacuation procedure then your form tutor will meet you on the back school field to register you and make sure that you are safe. Walk in silence out of the school.

Your form teacher will work with you to write an individual learning plan and set you some targets.

In Year 12 and 13 your form tutor will make an important contribution to writing your university application.

Mrs Bradley Head of

Year 7

Mrs Hallett Head of

Year 8

Mr Laycock Deputy Head

Teacher (Pastoral)

Mrs Laycock Head of

Year 11

Mrs Bourne Head of Year 10

Mr Crawford Head of

Year 9

Mrs Andrews-Wouters Assistant

Director of Sixth Form

Miss Chiona School

Counsellor

Mr Sandeman Director of Sixth Form

Head of Year Pastoral Team

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Break timeUse this time to collect anything that

you will need for the rest of morning school and go to the toilet. It is also a good idea to have a drink and a snack.

If your locker is not on the ground floor you should go directly to your locker from your lesson as you are not allowed in classrooms or in the corridor areas of the school on the first or second floors during break time.

You may only eat and drink in the following areas:

●The Student Café ●Events Foyer ●The Atrium●On the outside benches or on the grass

School routines

Timetable

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Wednesday and Friday

08:50–08:55 Registration 08:50–08:55 Registration

08:55–09:50 Period 1 08:55–09:50 Period 1

09:55–10:50 Period 2 09:55–10:50 Period 2

10:50–11:10 Break 10:50–11:40 Break Period 311:10–12:05 Period 3

12:10–13:05 Period 4 11:40–12:35 Period 4

13:05–14:00 Lunch 12:35–13:30 Lunch

14:00–14:55 Period 5 13:30–14:25 Period 5

15:00–15:55 Period 6 14:30–15:25 Period 6

15:55 End of day 15:25 End of day

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Years 10 and 11 must leave the Student Café as soon as they have paid for food and drink and go to one of the other eating areas.

If you are seen dropping litter you can expect to spend at least one break and lunch time picking up litter from around the school and cleaning tables in the canteen.

Lunch timeSpace in the Student Café is limited

and arrangements for lunchtime varies for each year group:

Year 7, 8 and 9

As soon as lunch hour begins, students should go to their form rooms to eat. Students can participate in clubs and activities or buy food from the Student Café after 13:25 (Mon, Tue and Thu) or 12:55 (Wed and Fri) – students must line up in the Atrium and wait for permission from the staff on duty.

Year 10, 11, 12, and 13

Students can buy food from the Student Café at the start of lunch and will be asked to leave the canteen by 13:25 (Mon, Tue and Thu) or 12:50 (Wed and Fri) to find somewhere else to eat their food.

Simple rules for break and lunchtime● Only Year 12 and 13 students are

allowed off the school site during these times, and must sign in and out at the Sixth Form Office as you leave and return. Check with Mr Sandeman.

● You are not permitted to be around the upstairs classrooms during break or lunchtime, unless you are attending an organised event or club.

● If it rains, you must stay inside in the Atrium, Student Café, the Library, and Event Foyer or at clubs. If you are in Years 7 or 8, you may be asked to go to the School Hall.

● Bags should be placed in the Atrium along the library wall or outside by the label for your year group. Valuables should not be left in your bag, but kept safely in your locker.

● The area behind the large tennis court hedge is out of bounds.

● No ball games are to be played near the school building and take care to avoid hitting people with rugby or soccer balls – skate boards, bikes or iPods, etc., are not permitted on the back field.

● You should never leave the school grounds to retrieve footballs or go near to the canals. If you need help retrieving a ball ask at the School Office.

● In the event of snow, take care not to hurt people with snow balls. Only make snow balls from soft snow and do not throw them at the school building, vehicles or adults. Ice-slides are dangerous. Never walk on frozen canals or ditches.

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Wednesday and Friday

08:50–08:55 Registration 08:50–08:55 Registration

08:55–09:50 Period 1 08:55–09:50 Period 1

09:55–10:50 Period 2 09:55–10:50 Period 2

10:50–11:10 Break 10:50–11:40 Break Period 311:10–12:05 Period 3

12:10–13:05 Period 4 11:40–12:35 Period 4

13:05–14:00 Lunch 12:35–13:30 Lunch

14:00–14:55 Period 5 13:30–14:25 Period 5

15:00–15:55 Period 6 14:30–15:25 Period 6

15:55 End of day 15:25 End of day

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After schoolSchool buses depart 15 minutes after

the end of the school day and the canteen closes 15 minutes later than that. After that time you must either go home or be in one of the following places:

●the Library which is open until 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 16:00 on Friday

● at a club or activity that is supervised by a member of staff

●the Event Foyer having extra lessons with a Year 12 or 13 student

●the music area waiting for a lesson

If you are being collected from school by your parents and they are delayed then you must wait on the benches by the doors of the Atrium.

If you have mislaid your bus pass ask the concierges for a temporary bus pass but if, after a thorough search, your bus pass is lost, then go to the School Office.

If you have a problem after school then go to the main School Office and ask for help.

Be polite We are all part of an international

community which lives and works together – we come from many different countries all with our own customs and cultures.

Good manners help to make our school special, safe and caring and make daily life more enjoyable for us all. We expect everyone in our community – students, staff, parents and visitors – to be treated with respect and tolerance.

Always speak in a polite manner, say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, eat with good manners, walk on the right of the corridor and never drop litter. We expect doors to be held open for staff and visitors.

Bad language will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Guest students visiting the school

Former students are welcome to visit the school and must arrange this with the relevant head of year, well in advance. These visits may only take place during the lunch period.

Visiting guests must sign in at the school office where they will be issued with a badge. They must be accompanied by a current student at all times. They may not attend lessons and must follow the school rules when they are on site.

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What should you do if you

hear an alarm?When the fire alarm sounds you

should remain calm and leave the building via the nearest exit. As soon as you are outside, you must assemble at the back of the school in your Form group where a register will be taken to ensure all staff and students are accounted for..

If you are in lessons when the alarm sounds, then the teacher will escort your class out to the back field unless you are instructed otherwise.

If you are not in a lesson, or it is after school has ended, then you should make your own way to the assembly point.

Do not take bags with you. Leave the building in silence and walk, don’t run. You should remain silent so that you can hear instructions being given: for example, you may be asked to use another door if an exit is blocked.

Never use the lift when a fire alarm sounds.

Never go back into the building once you are outside.

As soon as the building is declared safe by the Headteacher and Emergency Services then you will be instructed to go back into the school. If it is not safe to return to the building, then the whole school will walk a short distance to another local building and remain there until a decision is made about what will happen next.

If you are in school and see a fire then you should press the fire alarm. If you are concerned about any matter of health and safety then report it to the nearest teacher or go to the School Office.

It is worth reminding you that even on a school visit, you should be sure to read the fire safety instructions and locate the nearest exit. When travelling by air or sea you should also pay attention when important safety information is being explained.

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HomeworkHomework is an important part of

the learning process, consolidating work done in class, and developing good habits and self-discipline.

You will have a homework timetable and should record your homework assignments in your agenda when your teacher gives them to you. You can expect to spend the following amount of time on homework. These timings are guidelines, tasks may vary in length but should not be longer than the guide times:

Years 7 and 8 about 1 hour per night and up to two hours at the weekend.

Year 9 about one and a half to two hours per night and up to two hours at the weekend.

In Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 the homework indicated is a guide and may vary with mock examinations and coursework. Coursework may be set as homework and it is important not to leave it until the last minute as this will result in unnecessary stress.

Years 10 and 11 about two hours per night and four hours at the weekend.

Years 12 and 13 should plan to do three hours per night and six hours over the weekend.

What happens if homework is not completed on time or is of a poor quality?

●The first missed homework will result in a warning and your teacher will keep a record

●If it happens again, then detention will be given and the head of year informed. This will be recorded in your behaviour file

● If there is a third time, a record will be entered on your behaviour file, a faculty detention given and parents informed

Late or poor homework is on record and it will be on your progress report, grade cards and end of year report.

We want homework to be purposeful and worthwhile. The Homework Review in Years 7 to 9, which involved students centrally, has led to more choice, creativity and flexibility with homework. Students are expected to make the most of these learning opportunities.

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Alison Harding

Librarian

The Library

The Library is open every week day from 8:30 to 17:30. You are very welcome to use the Library whenever you have free time during the school day. During lessons, you must have your teacher’s permission and if your teacher is not with you please come and see us when you arrive.

A few things to remember…●No resources can be borrowed without

your own bar-coded library card (you will be given this when you start school)

●Never lend your library card to anyone●If you lose your card you will be charged

for a new one●You should be quiet and sensible in the

Library at all times●Please do not eat or drink in the Library

●No mobile phones, MP3 players or iPads to be used during the school day

●Computers are for school work only – so no games, please

●All resources are clearly stamped with the last date for return so there is no excuse for late returns

School text booksAs students are not charged for text

books, we expect all books to be returned at the end of the year in good condition. We reserve the right to charge for any text books which are defaced or lost.

Leaving students must return all text books to their subject teachers – any unreturned books will incur a charge.

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The School Nursing Team

A member of the School Nursing Team is on site during the school day and will help you if you have any of the following health-related issues:

●Any minor ailments e.g. headache●Any injuries e.g. sustained during sport●support and counselling requests

(eg; stress about exams, friends etc.)●put you in touch with the school

counsellor●Help you to manage any chronic

health issues●Advice on health issues e.g. smoking,

sexual health or eating problems

If you are unwell during class time, please report to your teacher and come to the Nurses’ Office. If you can, please try to confine visits to break and lunch times.

The School Nurse will make the decision if you are too unwell to stay on at school, and will make arrangements with your parents should you need to go home. You must not ring your parents yourself. The nurse cannot provide a letter for the PE Department to excuse you from sport. If you are unwell or recovering from an injury, a letter should come from your parents.

If you are using crutches, please report to the nurse on your first day back at school so appropriate emergency evacuation information can be given. The nurse will also assess that you are able to move safely around the school.

Confidentiality will be maintained where appropriate.

When you joined the BSN, your parents will have been asked to complete a Student Health Record Form – please keep the nurses informed of any changes to your health – this could range from the onset of hayfever to any acne treatment you may be taking. The School Nursing Team should be informed.

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School Counsellor

What is counselling about?Sometimes we all have problems

that are worrying. A counsellor is someone who will listen to you very carefully and who will not judge you. You can talk to the counsellor confidentially when appropriate. Counselling is about helping you to work things out for yourself – like, making decisions and choices, helping you look at things differently. It can help you feel better about yourself.

How do I get to see the counsellor?

You are welcome to come along and request an appointment yourself, the School Counsellor is available every Thursday at morning break (from 10:50–11:10), in Room 170A. You can also talk confidentially to a member of staff that you trust and they will help you arrange to talk to the School Counsellor. You can also ask for an appointment through the School Nurse, Head of Year, form tutor or any teacher.

The counselling service can help you to cope with or learn to manage:

●Anything that worries/concerns you●Stress (exams, homework)●Anger ●Depression●Peer relationships●Bullying●Isolation/loneliness●Attendance difficulties●Psychosomatic symptoms●Eating problems●Smoking, drinking behavior●Separation issues●Grief●Expat issues (moves etc.)●Changes in your life

Vivian Chiona School

Counsellor

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What should you do if you are

being bullied?The Student Council, representing all

age groups in the Senior School, defines bullying as:

‘A series of acts intended to hurt other individuals which can be verbal, emotional, cyber bullying (by phone, internet or social network sites), homophobic (prejudice against lesbian, gay or bisexual people), physical bullying or distress caused to another person about their religion or culture.’

If you are being bullied, or are a bully, the students suggest that you seek help as soon as possible from:

●your parents●your form tutor●your head of year●the School Nurse●a student who is older than you are●any teacher●the School Counsellor●the Deputy Head (Pastoral) Mr Laycock

email: ian.laycock@britishschool.nl

Remember – this includes bullying online. The BSN has an Anti-Bullying Policy – this can be found on BSN Gateway with all the school policies.

Senior School also has a clear Code of Conduct, which can be found on BSN Gateway. Both of these are intended to be clear about how we will not tolerate bullying and emphasises our expectation of a positive atmosphere for all individuals. Any act of bullying will be recorded by teachers and passed to the Head of Year.

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Senior School Rewards System

If you work hard and make an extra effort at school, or have achieved a higher than expected level in academic subjects, or for good conduct, manners and helpfulness, we have a rewards policy which encourages all students to achieve, progress and enjoy learning.

The Credit and Certificate System Credits will be awarded for:

●excellent academic progress or effort (academic)

●good conduct or helpfulness and courtesy around the school (non-academic)

If you receive one of these, they will be recorded in your agenda on the credit awards page, together with an explanation as to why you have been awarded a credit.

When you reach 10 credits, your Head of Year will award you with a Bronze Credit, for 20 a Silver Credit, and for 30, a Gold Credit.

PrizegivingDuring the summer term, students

successes are recognised at Senior School Prizegiving – awards are made for academic, sporting and musical success, as well as progress and creativity and contribution to the community.

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Learning with new technologies

Predicting the future is a difficult, if not impossible, task and you will be leaving school and university to face a rapidly changing world. Technology will play a key role in allowing you to embrace new ways of working, learning and being creative.

The BSN is constantly exploring ways to embrace new technologies to enhance your learning. New technologies do, however, bring challenges and one of these is e-Safety. e-Safety is something the BSN takes very seriously. The use of technology carries responsibility and behavioural expectations consistent with all BSN school rules and policies. These are set out in the BSN’s Responsible Use Agreement and e-Safety policy.

You should also think about your online reputation or ‘digital brand’ – how you use social media such as Facebook, Twitter, iMessage, Snapchat, Instagram…. and whatever new social media emerges in the coming years. Remember, what you post online may be able to be accessed by others – including future employers or universities or may cause others distress or offence.

Before you post anything THINK:

T | Is it true? H | Is it helpful? I | Is it inspiring? N | Is it necessary? K | Is it kind?

Whilst trying to ensure that all our students have good access to ICT to enhance learning, the school will, in return, expect you to agree to be responsible users. By accessing the school’s network you are agreeing to the BSN e-Safety Policy and by using your iPad in school you agree to the Responsible Use Agreement which you signed when you were given your iPad (and will sign for new students and Year 12 students).

These policies, amongst other things, set out appropriate use of the iPads, school network, Internet and email to protect you and to safeguard all users. This policy is also relevant to incidents of cyber-bullying, or other e-Safety incidents which may take place out of school, but are linked to your membership of the BSN. If appropriate, we will inform parents/carers of incidents relating to e-Safety behaviour that take place in and out of the BSN.

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iPad use outside of lessonsDuring the school day, access to

the ICT rooms is allowed under supervision of staff and must only be for the use of school-related work or enrichment (such as programming or game-creation). Non-educational games are not allowed and persistent offenders will be excluded from the use of school ICT facilities.

No gaming, messaging, social networking etc. at any time without express permission of a BSN member of staff. This is as per the Responsible Use Policy all students have signed.

If a student is cautioned three times for inappropriate use of the iPad then they will not be allowed to bring their own iPad into school for up to two weeks. They will be allowed to use a school iPad for teacher directed classwork for this duration, but are responsible for collecting and returning the iPad to the school Multimedia department at the beginning and end of each school day.

These students will only be allowed to use their iPad in school after the sanction period is complete and once the school has discussed the issues of concern with their parents. This may require that students have access to certain apps removed whilst on the school premises. This will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

If, in your use of ICT, you have experienced something you are uncomfortable with or feel that you are a victim of ‘cyber-bullying’, you should ensure that you speak to a trusted adult (e.g. parent, teacher, form-tutor, Head of Year).

If you want more information about e-Safety then take a look at this website: http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/11_16/

iPad use in schoolYou are fortunate to have an iPad

and must take good care not to lose or damage it. To help protect you and your iPad, the following pages outline the rules which apply and are also in the Responsible Use Agreement that that you signed when you collected your iPad – a copy of which is on pages 22 and 23.

Remember, your iPad is to be used as a tool to enhance your learning at school – use it appropriately and responsibly.

If you are at all concerned about any messages sent to you via your iPad – in or out of school – talk to your parents, Form Tutor or Head of Year as soon as possible. This will help us to put a stop to it.

When Where What?

Before 8:30 The School Canteen For school work

8:30–8:50 Classroom For school work – providing a teacher is present and has allowed it

Break time Classroom For school work – providing a teacher is present and has allowed it

Lunch time 071 and/or classroom For school work – providing a teacher is present and has allowed it

After school Library For school work and at the discretion of the library staff. This privilege can be removed at any time

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e-Safety Responsible Use

AgreementThis Responsible Use Agreement

(RUA) is an essential part of the use of technology whilst at the BSN. Your use of technology can be summarised as follows: are you/others Safe? are you/others Secure? is it Appropriate? do you have Consent? and is it Responsible?

This policy applies to all students of the BSN community who have access to, and are users of, school ICT systems, including iPads. The use of technology carries responsibility and behavioural expectations consistent with all BSN school rules and policies. This policy is also relevant to incidents of cyber-bullying, or other e-Safety incidents which may take place outside of school, but are linked to your membership of the BSN. If appropriate, we will inform parents/carers of incidents relating to e-Safety behaviour that take place in and outside of the BSN.

Your personal safety is of the utmost importance. Think about how, when, where and how often you use technology (e.g. do not use devices on the way to and from school).Think carefully about the personal information about yourself (and others) you post online.Your iPad should be handled carefully and only used in appropriate environments and in ways that meet the BSN’s expectations (it should not be left unattended and you should be aware of where it is at all times).For your own security you must have a passcode lock set up on your iPad – this may be checked.You must have a case in place at all times which gives protection to the front and rear of the iPad.

You must ensure that your iPad is regularly backed-up to safeguard information on it. If an after-school activity does not give safe storage the iPad should be stored in school overnight in one of the charging lockers. It is your responsibility to charge and update the iPad as well as to bring it into school. The school will not loan out chargers to students. If students forget their iPad they are responsible for ensuring that any work missed as a result is completed – iPads will only be loaned at the discretion of class teachers.Students/families are responsible for all damage or loss to their iPads. It is the student/family responsibility to insure the iPad. Loan iPads may be issued to students if their device has been sent for repair.The student should ensure that all apps required for lessons are installed and updated.

The following are prohibited:

●Using a ‘jailbroken’ (modified) iPad (or similar device) on the BSN network

●Accessing, or attempting to access, another student’s iPad or user-area without their permission

●Downloading, uploading, sending, or importing of inappropriate content (for example, but not limited to, content of an offensive, obscene or indecent nature)

●The Illegal use or transfer of copyrighted materials to a BSN-owned computer

●Use of the school’s student email accounts for illegal activity, including ‘spamming’

●The use of gaming apps, social network sites, chat-rooms, messaging services (or similar) or sites selling student work (e.g. essays) whilst at, or under the control of, the BSN (unless allowed by a member of BSN staff)

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●The use of inappropriate language when composing email or other forms of online communication

●The taking of photos or videos of others without their consent or the consent of a member of BSN staff

●The posting online, or sharing by other means, of photos, videos of others (or other content e.g. written content) without their consent

●The taking of iPads (or similar devices) into the school changing rooms

●Encouraging communication which could be seen as ‘cyber-bullying’ e.g. spreading rumours, images, gossip or activity that is harmful or disrespectful to others

●By-passing the BSN’s web-filtering through a proxy or use of 3G services

●Use of the iPad (whilst at the BSN) outside of lesson time (e.g. before school, break-times or lunch-times) unless approved by a member of the BSN staff or in an area designated an ‘iPad zone’

●Any action that goes against existing BSN policy or local or national law

Whilst the BSN will strive to ensure a robust ICT infrastructure is in place, we cannot guarantee 100% connectivity all of the time.

To safeguard the integrity of the school and its network, and the safety and welfare of others, the school may undertake iPad inspections.

If you are unsure about anything contained within this document, or in your use of the iPad or other technology, you must speak to a responsible adult (e.g. parent, teacher, form-tutor, Head of Year).

The school is responsible for providing guidance to students to ensure compliance with this policy.

Remember: if at any time you feel unsafe or unsure in your use of technology talk to an appropriate adult eg; your parents, Form Tutor, Head of Year.

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Refer to tutor and/or teacher/ HoD as appropriate

Refer to Head of Year/ Director of e-Learning

Refer to Deputy Head/Head Teacher or IS Manager Record in incident log (SIMS)

Possible Police involvement or exclusion (time as appropriate)

Depending on severity

Incidents and consequences

What happens if you do not use devices responsibly?

Students/pupils Actions/sanctions

Incidents Escalation          ● The severity of each issue is indicated by the colours used● Behavioural issues will be logged in the school’s database (SIMS)● Continual breaches of these (up to three times in one school year)

may result in restrictions being put on to your iPad1 2 3 4

Forgetting the iPad or failing to adequately charge it more than twice in a half-term

Unauthorised use of non-educational sites during lessons

Unauthorised use of iPad/mobile phone/digital camera/other handheld device outside of allowed times e.g. before school, break times or lunch-times

Playing non-educational games without permission

Unauthorised use of social networking /instant messaging /personal email (or similar)

Filming or photographing individuals without their consent and/or posting such content online (without their consent).

Sharing usernames and passwords

Not having a passcode lock in place on the iPad

Accessing, corrupting, deleting or destroying the data of other users (or attempting to)

Receipt or transmission of material that infringes the copyright of another person or infringes the Data Protection Act

Sending an email, text or instant message that is regarded as offensive, harassment or of a bullying nature (‘cyberbullying’)

Downloading, uploading, sending, or importing of inappropriate content (for example, but not limited to, content of an offensive, obscene or indecent nature) *

Having a modified (‘jailbroken’) iPad or similar device, on the school network

Actions which could bring the school into disrepute or breach the integrity or the ethos of the school *

Using proxies or other means to get around the school’s filtering system *Accidentally accessing offensive or inappropriate material and failing to report the incident *

Deliberately accessing or trying to access offensive, illegal or inappropriate material *

Inappropriate use or treatment of the iPad that is not listed here but has the potential to impact on curriculum use and the safety of school IT provision or the safety of others

* *

Continued infringements of the above, following previous warnings or sanctions

123

4*

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Your appearance

School uniformAt the BSN we believe that wearing

uniform encourages a sense of unity and common purpose. Uniform is worn by all students from Year 7 until the end of Year 11.

The uniform changes as the students progress through the school and is designed to reflect the seniority of older students. Students in Years 12 and 13 are not required to wear uniform but are expected to wear clothing appropriate for school. A full list of requirements can be found on Gateway and in the School Uniform Handbook which is available from The School Office.

The School Uniform Shop is based at Junior School Leidschenveen with a branch at Senior School which stocks all items of uniform except footwear.

SSV Uniform Shop opening times: Thursday 12:30–14:30 (priority given to students between 13:05–14:00) Thursday 15:30–16:30 (second Thursday of the month)

Online uniform orders

Uniform can also be purchased via the Online Uniform Shop on Gateway. Once ordered and paid for online, items are delivered to the SSV Office – usually on Wednesdays or Fridays during term time only.

Uniform in Years 7, 8 and 9

●BSN white polo shirt with blue lion logo – long and short sleeved options available

●BSN white short sleeved blouse with blue lion logo

●BSN french navy round-neck sweatshirt with lion logo

●BSN french navy cardigan with lion logo (girls)

●Black skirt with logo – only available from uniform shop

●Black trousers, with logo – only available from Uniform Shop. No jeans or leggings

●Black or white socks or black tights

Uniform in Years 10 and 11

●BSN white polo shirt with black lion logo ●BSN white blouse with black lion logo

(girls only)●BSN black sweatshirt with blue lion logo●BSN black cardigan with blue lion logo●Black skirt with logo – only available from

uniform shop●Black trousers with logo, regulation style.

No jeans or leggings●Black or white socks or tights

Footwear in Years 7 to 11

●Black leather shoes – no logos●Black trainers with no additional colours

are permissible●No boots or Uggs to be worn

EquipmentYou must also be sure to have the following:

●Art overall (eg; old shirt) ●Pencils and pens ●Coloured pencils ●360º protractor ●Set of compasses ●Long ruler ●English dictionary

Text books and note books are provided in most subjects, but you may find that your own binders and files are useful to keep things together and in order.

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Sports kit

Sports kit Years 7 to 11

●BSN house-coloured t-shirt●BSN navy blue hooded top●Navy blue track suit trousers●Navy blue hockey skirt or shorts

Additional sports kit

Swimming (Year 7 only – for 1 term)

●One-piece swimming costume (girls)●Swimming shorts (boys)●Towel

Sports footwear

●Trainers (non-marking soles only)●Hockey boots ●Rugby or football boots

Rugby (boys)

●BSN navy blue rugby shirt – available from Uniform Shop

●Black shorts●Black sports socks

Safety items for hockey, football, rugby as required

●Shin pads●Mouth guards

All clothing and equipment should be clearly labelled.

Additional itemsThe following items are available from the Uniform Shop:

●Technology apron (Years 7, 8 and 9)●Laboratory overall (Years 12 and 13

chemistry students)●Calculator

Haircuts and stylesYour hair colour should be natural

(no dye) and the style should not be shaved with patterns.

JewelleryIn general, jewellery should not

be worn in school, for safety reasons. Children with pierced ears should wear small stud earrings, but they should be removed or covered during PE lessons. Inappropriate (as deemed by a member of staff) jewellery (large rings, necklaces, earrings or bracelets), should never be worn. These can be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.

The school will respect different cultures and religions – please talk to your Tutor or Head of Year about how this may affect your appearance.

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Sports, clubs and activities

Here at Senior School we run a wide range of clubs and activities you may like to join; these are often run during lunchtimes and after school as well as in the evenings and sometimes at weekends too.

There is lots more detailed information about all the activities available to students on BSN Gateway. Early in September, soon after the start of the school year, we hold an Co-Curricular Activities Fair in the Atrium where you can find out more about all that the Senior School has to offer. Don’t worry if you start mid way through a term, you can ask Mrs Suzanne Wainwright, the Co-Curricular Co-Ordinator to put you in touch with the right person.

Some of the co-curricular activities we have run at Senior School in recent years include:

●Badminton●Basketball●Bridge Club●Calligraphy●Chemistry Club●Creative Writing●Choir – Junior●Choir – Senior●Concert Band ●Cookery Club●Cricket ●Drama Club●ECDL Advanced ●Environmental Group ●Fitness Suite ●Football ●Golf Club●Gymnastics●Hockey ●International Award●Language Clubs●Latin●Model United Nations (MUN)●Orchestra●Progress Band●Reading and Book Club●Recorder Club ●Rowing ●Rugby ●Science Club●Senior Performance Choir●Showstoppers●Sixth Form Literary Society●String Orchestra●Speech and Debate●Swimming●Swing Band●Table Tennis●Tennis Club●Ultimate Frisbee●Volleyball●Young Enterprise●Youth Club

International Sports Tournaments

The BSN is a Sports Member School of the International School Sports Tournament (ISST) and competes in basketball (boys/girls), football, golf, hockey (girls), rugby and swimming. We also have a competitive gymnastics team which competes in european competitions including ISGA.

The BSN has an excellent reputation for its sporting success – keep an eye on the PE notice boards for details of opportunities to try out for these teams throughout the year.

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Would you like to learn to sing or play

an instrument?We have a vibrant, specialist,

dedicated teaching team here at the Senior School. They are on hand to help and advise you, equipping you with the essential skills you need to enjoy performing, both on your own and in larger groups or ensembles. Some of our teachers are specialists on more than one instrument and it really doesn’t matter if you are a complete beginner, or more advanced – we have students of all levels learning a wide range of instruments, including:

●Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Baritone, Euphonium, French Horn, Tenor Horn, Tuba

●Guitar: Classical, Folk, Electric, Bass●Piano●Singing: Classical, Pop, Jazz●Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass●Woodwind: Oboe, Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet●Drums

New System

From September 2014, the BSN will employ all school based instrumental teachers directly. This means that the BSN will pay teachers for hours worked and then bill parents accordingly.

The new system will also mean that we will be able to offer students instrumental tuition during school hours - in addition to the normal after school option. A rotational system will apply so students do not miss the same academic lesson every week, and applications for daytime lessons will be assessed on an individual basis.

Lessons take place in the Music Department, and are administered by the Music Office. You can pick up a sign-up sheet or download one from the SSV Music site on the extra-curricular page on Gateway.

Daytime lessons are available in Years 7, 8 and 9 in drum kit, classical and acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano and voice. This solves the problem of organising transport after school, and avoids potential clashes with other school activities. For more information visit the Music site on Gateway, or contact: alexander.jarrett@britishschool.nl.

Remember, you do not have to be studying music to participate in the performance groups!

How much do lessons cost?

There is a flat lesson rate introduced for the 2014/2015 school year:

Lesson Length Rate 30 minutes 25.00 euro 45 minutes 34.00 euro 60 minutes 45.00 euro

Lessons will be billed retrospectively, and you will be asked to commit to a minimum of one term’s worth of lessons and to provide half a term’s notice if you wish to stop the lessons.

How do I register for lessons?

Registration for instrumental lessons is handled via Gateway under the Co-Curricular tab.

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Can I take exams?

Yes, absolutely! Many of our teachers regularly enter students for ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall exams; the BSN Senior School is a regional centre for ABRSM exams and Junior School Diamanthorst is a regional centre for Trinity Guildhall exams.

Would you like to join a group or ensemble?

To further develop performance skills, those students learning an instrument will also receive professional ensemble tuition at various times throughout the school year – at no additional cost. Whether you take instrumental lessons or not, there are many different ensembles you can join. These include: Junior Choir, Senior Choir, Concert Band, Orchestra, Progress Band, Showstoppers (a performing arts group), Swing Band, Recorder Group, String Group, Senior Performance Choir, various chamber groups and small ensembles. Just get in touch with Mr Jarrett in the music department. Alexander.Jarrett@britishschool.nl

In addition, the Centre for Young Musicians (CYM) provides yet more opportunity for talented musicians – for further information visit their website: www.cfym.nl

Mobile phones, iPods etc...

Like most students, you are likely to have one of these devices, which include; mobile phones, i-Pods, MP3 and MP4 players, notebooks, video, cameras and any other portable recording or media equipment.

We ask you to remember some simple rules about their use in school:

Mobile phones must be switched off throughout the school day and will be confiscated if used inappropriately.

You may only use your phone in the black carpeted area by the front door of the Atrium for important phone calls: for example, if an after-school activity has been cancelled and you may need to telephone your parents.

Mobile telephones must be kept in lockers. The school will not take responsibility for the loss of any valuable items and we recommend that only inexpensive telephones are brought onto the premises.

Mobiles phones or photographic equipment of any description must never be used to take photographs or record lessons without the teacher’s permission.

The BSN does not allow photographs taken on the premises, or on BSN business (like school trips), to be put on public sites without the permission of the school. It is against school regulations for any student to use images of any school-related activity in school or on trips and upload onto social networking sites or file sharing sites.

Any incidents of bullying using mobile phones will be treated in the same way as other incidents of bullying.

Headphones and ear-plugs must not be worn around the school – particularly when walking in the corridors between lessons.

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What you need to know if you’re

taking exams…The Examinations Office is on the

top floor next to the Sixth Form Centre and handles all matters relating to students sitting external examinations. If you are taking exams, this is a really useful checklist to help you:

●Check for examination clashes and let the Exams Office know immediately

●Have your exam Statement of Entry with you all the times

● Note the date times and venues of your examinations – get organised!

●Make sure you have the correct equipment eg; a clear plastic bag with two black pens, pencils, rubber and ruler. Remember your calculator, protractor and compass for Mathematics; and coloured pencils for Geography, FT or DT exams.

●Calculators: check the batteries! Clear any stored programs/data, remove covers/lids prior to the examination.

●Use your locker for any materials that are not allowed in the examination. This includes mobile phones!

●Arrive no later than five minutes before the examination begins.

● Enter in total silence and follow the instructions of the invigilators.

●Do a final check to see if you have any unauthorised material or equipment.

●Check that you have the correct examination paper and equipment.

●Read carefully and follow the instructions printed on the paper/answer booklet.

●If, during the examination, an invigilator discovers any unauthorised material or equipment or writing on your hands or arms, then this will be recorded in the log book and the relevant exam board will be notified.

●If you have a problem during the examination, (eg; need more paper) then raise your hand and an invigilator will come to you but remember examination questions can’t be explained to you.

●There should be no communication between candidates: talking, eye contact, looking around or making unnecessary noise is not allowed.

●Do not take away any materials provided in the examination eg; any unused booklets or your examination ID card.

●Remain in silence when instructed to leave the exam venue, think of other candidates who may be continuing after you leave.

●If you are ill: your parents need to inform the school as early as possible.

●If you feel your performance was affected during the exam due to the illness, you must inform the Exams Office immediately after the exam.

●If an unforeseen situation will make you late: please inform the school by phoning as soon as you are able.

●Finally, if you have any questions – come to the Exams Office at any time. You’ll find us in: Room 291, on the second floor by the Sixth Form Common Room.

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Honesty is our ethos…

Our school maintains a high standard of academic excellence and achievement by our students. Effort and honesty are the cornerstones of the school’s ethos and are fiercely protected with the following policies;

Academic honesty policyThis policy applies to all

examinations and year groups in the BSN Senior School. Academic honesty and its attendant study habits and skills should be cultivated from an early age. The following is an extract from Academic Honesty: a Guidance for Schools, 2003, IBO.

All students

‘….must understand the basic meaning and significance of concepts that relate to academic honesty, especially authenticity and intellectual property.

Ensuring that candidates understand and respect academic honesty should not be confined to original authorship and ownership of creative material: academic honesty includes, for example, proper conduct in relation to the written examinations.

In reality, it is probably easier to explain what is academic dishonesty, with direct reference to plagiarism, collusion and cheating in examinations. However, whenever possible the topic should be treated in a positive way, stressing the benefits of properly conducted academic research and a respect for the integrity of all forms of assessment…’

This is preferable to simply warning students that various forms of academic cheating are unacceptable and liable to result in a penalty.

Authenticity and respectIn order to be an authentic piece of

work it should be based on the candidate’s ideas. Where the work of others is used, the sources should be fully acknowledged.

Where sections are reproduced from the work of another source and are quoted verbatim, the words should be enclosed by quotation marks. It is also important to respect intellectual or creative property and to be aware that this property is usually protected by law.

The use of works of art – film, dance, painting, music and so on – are also subject to the same restrictions where this might involve the passing off of the work of other artists as a student’s own.

Defining academic dishonesty and malpractice

Plagiarism: where the work or ideas of others are presented as a student’s own.

Collusion: where dishonesty is supported by another student who allows their work to be copied and submitted for assessment. This should embrace direct help from adults outside the BSN – parents, other relations or outside tutors.

Duplication of work: where work produced for one component or subject is deliberately submitted for another.

Other forms of misconduct: defined as actions which might confer an unfair advantage on a student: stealing or gaining access to examination material in advance; unacceptable conduct during an examination or supervised assessment; making false declarations about a piece of work being their own; collusion with staff or other adults to gain an unfair advantage; impersonating another student.

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What does plagiarism mean?

Plagiarism takes many forms and should be recognised by students and supervising staff as such – examples of plagiarism include:

●Downloading a free research paper●Copying an article from a website●Buying a paper from a commercial

website●Using work submitted by students in

previous years●Translating a foreign web article or a

printed piece into English●Cutting and pasting sections of other

people’s work to create an extended piece without proper acknowledgement

●Changing some words by copying whole sections or sentences without acknowledgement

●Paraphrasing or summarising without attribution

●Making up a quotation, or inventing false data

Consequences

If a breach of academic honesty at the BSN is proven, it will always result, at examination level, in:

●Parents being informed●A mark of zero●That piece of work will not be submitted

for either internal or external assessment●Parents, staff and students

being informed● A report being sent to the examining

authority where this is required

In a case outside examination regulations (eg; mock or internal exam/assessment), the teacher has the discretion to:

●Award a mark of zero and not mark the piece of work

Or:

●Request that the work be redone in an academically honest way

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Our green credentials

The Senior School has an active and enthusiastic Environmental Committee.

This is a group of students, which has been working hard to make the whole school more environmentally and ecologically aware. The Committee is made up of three groups, each tackling a particular environmental issue:

●Waste●Biodiversity●Energy

The aim of the Environmental Committee is to ensure that the BSN Senior School is awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award. We have already achieved Bronze and Silver standard accreditation and this year achieved the Green Flag award.

In the last school year, we saw the introduction of water bottles to replace paper cups in school. We have also watched the eco-garden grow into a precious habitat to many different flaura and fauna and the big news last summer

term was the introduction of a bee hive. There are four award levels within the Eco-Schools programme: Bronze, Silver, Green Flag and the highest award level – Green Flag Ambassador – our ultimate aim.

The Eco-Schools Programme is focused around nine key environmental topics:

●Water ●Energy ●Global Perspectives ●Healthy Living ●Litter ●School Grounds ●Transport ●Waste ●Biodiversity

The Environment Committee is open to students from every year group but predominantly Years 10-12.

The Environment Committee’s code is:

Be Sustainable NowWhy don’t you come and join us?

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Student CouncilThe Student Council gives students

an opportunity to take an active part in making suggestions for changes and developments around the school and serves as the voice of the students during regular monthly meetings with the school’s management team. You are welcome to volunteer to become a part of the Year Group Council or Whole School Council.

Arrangements for the School Council

Year groups from 7 to 11: Each form group has two representatives who, combined with others from their year group, form their year group council. The Year Group Council team meets with the Head of Year and supports the Head of Year with projects and feedback ideas to the Head of Year from the form group they represent. Meetings are held at least once every half term.

Whole School CouncilThe Whole School Council has two

year group representatives, which can rotate. The Whole School Council meets with the Deputy Headteacher once every half term.

Year 12 and 13 CouncilThe School Leadership Team will

be the core membership of this council. Other members, to a maximum of 12, will be co-opted on to form the Year 12/13 School Council.

Leadership and support of the Year 7 to 11 School Councils

Each year group council will be supported by a member of the year 12/13 School Council. Their role will be to be attend all council meetings, to help to arrange and run the meetings and to support the Head of Year to run specific events and projects.

All Senior School council members will be invited to join the Whole BSN School Council Conference.

Interviews for the Sixth Form Leadership Team take place in March each year.

Interviews will also be held for the following Official posts:

●Chair of School Council●Vice-Chair of School Council●Chair of Environment Group●Vice-Chair of Environment Group●Chair of the Charity Group●Vice Chair of the Charity Group

Whole Senior School Council Meeting Two representatives from each year group will meet on a regular basis at a Whole Senior School Council Meeting – these will be chaired by members of the Sixth Form Leadership Team.

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The School Rules

By now you’ve read ‘Basics – your guide to the BSN Senior School’, from cover to cover. This is a potted summary of lots of what you’ve already read – and helps us to be an open, caring and vibrant school – please remember that all students are expected to adhere to these simple rules:

●Always show respect to members of the school community and your environment.

●You must arrive at registration and lessons on time and with the correct equipment.

●Your work in each lesson must start with a clear title or heading and have a date.

●Label your files with your name and form – your belongings must not have any graffiti on them.

●At the end of a lesson, when you leave a classroom, please tidy up, pick up any litter and tuck your chair back under the desk.

●You should not eat in lessons – sweets and chewing gum are not allowed – if you are found chewing in class, you can expect a detention.

●You may drink water from a water-bottle throughout the day, but no other drinks must be taken into class.

●Do not mark or write on desks or damage school property – if you do, you can expect to spend time cleaning and repairing them; and will be asked to pay for a new desk or equipment.

●Complete classwork and homework to a required standard and meet deadlines set by teachers. When homework is returned, please make corrections suggested by your teacher before the next lesson.

●You are expected to put your hand up when the class is asked a question – never call out.

●Dress according to the school uniform regulations see page 25.

●Jewellery is to be kept to a minimum – rings are not permissible but small ear studs are allowed – facial piercings are strictly forbidden.

●Please notify school of any absences – in advance, where possible, or by 9:00 in the morning.

●Remain on site during school hours. ●Sign in, and out, at Reception if you

are late, or if you are leaving school for an authorised absence e.g.; medical or dental appointments.

●Tobacco, drugs, alcohol and weapons are strictly forbidden. If you are found with in school, with any of these things in your possession, regardless of your age, you will be suspended or excluded from school. This also applies to students on school visits, events or external fixtures.

●The school does not take responsibility for valuable items eg; i-pods and mp3 players. It is your responsibility to protect these securely, by keeping them switched off and secured in a locker during school hours. During PE or sports lessons, they should be placed in coin operated lockers situated outside the changing rooms.

●Mobile phones must be switched off at all times in school. They should only be used in an emergency or at the end of the school day, and then only on the black mat area in the front entrance area of the atrium.

Full details of the School Rules are on BSN Gateway.

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Don’t keep it to yourself…

Please help us to improve life in the school.

The school staff and management team welcome ideas and suggestions to help make improvements to life at the Senior School.

If you have a burning issue or a bright idea that you would like to be considered, please submit it on a piece of paper with your name, your form and the details of your idea into the Ideas Box outside the School Office. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Student handbookThe guidelines, philosophy and rules

outlined here in your student handbook are aimed at keeping you safe, providing an environment in which you can learn and enjoy your education.

All members of the BSN community should be proud of our students at all times both in and outside school. You must read this handbook and sign the attached form below to say that you agree to follow the rules, to keep to the procedures and to aspire to the philosophy and culture of the school.

You are a student in a school that has a long history of excellence and you should do your part to ensure that this outstanding reputation continues and grows in the future. Thank you for your support – enjoy, and make the most of your time at the BSN.

Sign off

I have read the student handbook and agree to follow the school rules, to keep to the procedures and embrace the philosophy and culture of the school.

Signed:

Date:

This form must be signed by you and your form tutor on your first week in school.

Name:

Form:

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Our school values

We honour and respect people from all backgrounds and cultures

We believe in challenging ourselves and others

We believe in striving to reach our maximum potential

We pride ourselves on being environmentally friendly

We believe in keeping our community safe

We believe in and respect the individual

We believe in making our own choices

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Enjoy!

Senior School VoorschotenJan van Hooflaan 3

2252 BG VoorschotenTelephone: +31 (0)71 560 2222 Email: senior@britishschool.nl

www.britishschool.nl

The British School in The Netherlands (Official)

@BSN_Senior