Cooper Lodge House Handbook

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COOPER LODGE HOUSE HANDBOOK

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A TO Z

Medicines: If your child has been prescribed medicines of any sort, they should be handed in to our Matron in the original packaging, including the pharmacist’s label. Please let the Matron know as soon as possible of any changes to prescriptions or medical requirements. Pupils should not hold any medication themselves except for asthma inhalers and EpiPens which should be carried with pupils at all times. Mentors : The mentors for the new Shells are the Lower Sixth; new Lower Sixth pupils will have an Upper Sixth mentor. Mentors will assist individual new pupils over the first few weeks to settle in, to understand their timetables, get to classes, find games fields etc. This system helps to ensure cohesion within the House from top to bottom and provides a friendly face for new pupils to turn to for advice or help. We also have an academic support system whereby older pupils are available to help younger ones in those subjects the older ones have specialised in. Merits/Tickets/Warden’s Commendations : These are awarded by teachers for good work (Merits), or if a pupil has not met the required standard for work/ organisation (Tickets). They can also be awarded for exhibiting school values and for extra-curricular contributions. If a pupil completes a particularly good piece of work, a teacher may ask them to show it to the Warden for a Commendation on Friday morning at 8am.

Electrical Equipment: You should bring an alarm clock and may wish to bring your own desk light, radio, hairdryer etc. Please do not bring electrical cooking equipment, fridges or multi-socket adapters. All electrical equipment must be less than three years old and will be PAT tested for safety. All equipment and chargers must comply with British standards. Games Kit: Make sure you have enough T-shirts for games. You will have games practice three times a week, plus activities on Mondays and Wednesdays if you are a Shell. A minimum of three sports tops is recommended. Sports kit can be purchased from www.Serious-stuff. com (password: teddies). Please don’t bring games kit from your old school, or old St Edward’s kit from friends or family members – you won’t be able to wear it! Hair: Should be natural in colour and sensible in style. Long hair must be tied back for games, science and DT. House Subs : Are charged at £20 per term and are collected via parents’ bills. They help to cover the cost of Sky TV, ‘goodies’ for special occasions (barbecue, cinema trips, pizza etc.) and miscellaneous items in the House. The aim is to put as little as possible on the school bill as ‘extras’. The exceptions are pizzas/curries at local restaurants – parents will be asked in advance when we take a group out for a meal, say once a year, for a treat.

Insurance: You can opt into the school insurance for personal property (not including mobile phones) through the joining forms. Otherwise, valuables should be covered under your own insurance scheme. Please be aware that the pupils bring these in at their own risk. Internet Safety : Internet usage is monitored and we have filters in place to keep pupils safe. We also teach pupils about how to stay safe online and can support pupils if they have concerns. We strongly advise parents to put in place internet safety measures at home and on mobile devices. Laundry and Dry Cleaning : Dirty laundry can be left daily in the washing baskets; clean clothes are then returned to pupils’ pigeonholes. Ordinary washing incurs no charge. Dry cleaning is charged for on the bill and can be arranged through the Matron. Please bring a pop-up type laundry bin, as it keeps all your washing in one place. You will need to empty it into the main washing bins in House on a regular basis. Please also bring a labelled net bag as all underwear must be placed in it to be sent to the laundry. Meals: We aim to provide good and healthy food. Pupils can visit Summertown at various points during the week and use the House kitchens for snacks, but these should not be a replacement for attending school meals.

ST EDWARD’S, OXFORD

JUNE 2025