Parents Handbook

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PARENTS ’ HANDBOOK

Closed weekends The School runs “closed

weekends” for the Shell and Lower Sixth to help the pupils

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settle into Teddies – these are usually the first and third (Shell only) weekends of the Autumn Term. For these weekends, boarding pupils stay at School on Saturday night and day pupils come in on Sunday. Exceptional boarding for day pupils Occasionally, staying at School overnight makes sense for day pupils – for example on closed weekends or when pupils are involved in late rehearsals. Pupils need to seek permission from HMs and parents if they wish to stay overnight.

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Sundays Pupils who remain in School on Sunday enjoy a relaxed brunch in the morning and after 1pm may take advantage of the attractions in Summertown, on our doorstep, or enjoy the city of Oxford with friends, a short bus ride or pleasant walk away. Shells are not initially allowed into Oxford and may go only after they have been there on organised trips with members of staff. Summertown and come to call-overs during the day. Pupils returning on Sundays must go straight to their boarding House and sign in with the HM. The Sub-Warden’s Detention Please note that the Sub-Warden’s Saturday night detention takes precedence over leave arrangements and runs from 7.30pm-9.30pm. You will be notified by the Thursday evening in the event of your child being in detention that week. S Pupils who remain in School must gain permission from HMs to go to Oxford or

The Teddies Coach Teddies runs two coach services to arrive back before 9pm on Sunday evenings. The first from South Kensington, via Beaconsfield Services and the second from Dulwich, via Putney and Maidenhead. The services also run to London for Leave Weekends and Exeats (Half Terms). For further information about the coach service and how to book, see here .