Student Behaviour
on School Visits with a Residential Element
School visits with a residential component are a
valuable part of the curriculum and sporting life. They offer opportunities for
experiences and learning not normally available in the classroom.
At BISB, we have a tradition of enriching the
curriculum by such visits; it will be helpful to parents and students to
observe the following guidelines:
1.
Visits are intended to be
stimulating and enjoyable. They are not family holidays. Activities planned and
organised by staff during the visit are not negotiable.
2.
The organisation of a visit
is an activity undertaken voluntarily by teachers. Students should therefore at
all times demonstrate respect, cooperation and the highest standards of
courtesy.
3.
When abroad, our students
are ambassadors of our school and their home country. Students should bear this
in mind at all times and behave accordingly.
4.
Students will be expected
to accept and adhere to the local rules, which exist in the hotel concerning
safety, hygiene, cleanliness in bedrooms, lights out, quiet times etc.
5.
As a school, we have very
clear expectations about standards of behaviour. In particular, as in school,
smoking and the consumption of alcohol or other drugs are not acceptable on
school visits.
6.
In the event of a severe
breach of accepted standards of behaviour, a teacher in charge will have the
right to send a student home, if it is felt that this is the only way to
protect the well-being of others. In the
unlikely event of this course of action being necessary we would expect to
recoup unavoidable additional expenses from parents.
In conclusion, it is important to remember that on our residential
visit, teachers act in loco parentis on behalf of parents. Therefore, teachers
are responsible for all decisions regarding conduct, discipline and the
programme of events even if parents are present. School groups are different
from families and to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved, a
willingness to co-operate and accept these guidelines is essential.
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Year 11 English / History trip to Edinburgh, Scotland: 30 September – 5
October 2014
Name of Student …………………………………………………………………………………… Form …………………………………
I have read the
guidelines on Student Behaviour on Residential Visits/Sports Tournaments and agree
to adhere to them. I understand that serious breaches of the guidelines will
result in me being sent home at my parents’/guardians’ expense.
Signature of Student
………………………………………………………………………… Date …………………………………
Name of Parent / Guardian ………………………………………………………………
I have read the
guidelines on Student Behaviour on Residential Study Visits/Sports Tournaments
and will discuss these with my child.
I understand that
any costs incurred through my child having to be sent home due to serious
breaches of the guidelines will have to be met by me. I will make arrangements
for my child to be picked up from the airport on arrival, should that occasion
occur.
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