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Alphabetical Hints for Parents
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‘A’ is for
ABSENCE
Parents of Day Pupils, who are going to be absent or late, please telephone to let us know as sson as possible.
ADDRESSES
Please let us know if your address or telephone number is changed. If you are going to be away from home, please let us have an emergency telephone number or name of an ‘in-loco parentis’. Please let us know your mobile phone number; this could be important in an emergency.
ALLERGIES
It could be vital for us to know if your child suffers from any form of allergy; this applies equally to day pupils and boarders. New parents are advised to inform us fully before your child starts at Malsis.
‘B’ is for
BEDTIME
Boarders go to bed according to age.
BELTS
Leather belts with large buckles are not allowed because they are dangerous.
BIBLES
Everyone needs a Bible. (Lion Children’s Bible for Years 3,4 and 5 and a Good News Bible for Years 6 and 7.
BICYCLES
The School owns mountain bikes and also helmets. Children should not bring back their own bicycles.
BIRTHDAYS
All boarders may have a birthday table for 9 of their friends. School will provide drinks and treats at a charge of £10.00. Parents can supply a birthday cake, or alternatively the school will provide one at a cost of £5.00.
BOOKS
Any books brought to school from home must be checked by the English Department for suitability. The school has its own well-stocked library and there is a book fair once a term when children can buy at least two new books of their own choice. Recommended books for reading are on the Malsis website.
‘C’ is for
CALENDAR
This is circulated to all parents in the first week of each term and is a comprehensive list of all activities. It is also available on www.malsis.com It is helpful if you read it carefully and please do not hesitate to telephone if you are unsure about anything. Dates are sometimes changed because of bad weather and other reasons, so it is wise to check with the school before driving a long distance. Day pupil parents should check the time of return for away matches.
CARS
PLEASE ALWAYS DRIVE WITH GREAT CAUTION INSIDE SCHOOL GROUNDS. THE SITE SPEED LIMIT IS 15 M.P.H. The back drive is no longer an open entrance/exit route.
CHAPEL
Chapel Services are held on Saturdays at 9.00am; visiting preachers are invited and these are usually either Heads or Chaplains of Senior Schools. Parents and friends are very welcome and coffee is served in the study afterwards. Children may join their parents for coffee and biscuits before they return to class.
CHEQUE BOOKS
Each child is issued with a Malsis cheque book. Typical purchases are tuck, ice cream, rulers, rubbers etc.
COMMON ENTRANCE
Takes place in June. The exam is set by a Board but each Public School corrects its own scripts and has its own pass standard. It is very important that parents and school keep in touch about this.
COMPUTERS
The school has its own I.C.T. Department; children may only bring back their own computer with the Headmaster’s permission.
COURTESY
Malsis prides itself on teaching children to be both courteous and friendly; please get in touch if you have any worries about good manners.
CRICKET GEAR
The school provides all necessary team cricket whites, but keen cricketers at the top of the school usually have their own bats, pads and gloves. Any keen cricketers likely to be in a team for the season will be encouraged to bring back their own cricket whites (including white socks). All personal cricket equipment must be clearly marked.
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‘D’ is for
DAY PUPIL CLOTHES
Blazer, white shirt and grey trousers for boys are worn for outings and away matches and should be kept in school (except Year3) during the week. Girls (except Year3) need to keep a blazer and white shirt in school. Children are required to come to school wearing their blazer etc. on the last day of each term because of the Carol Service, Easter Service and End of Year Prize-Giving and Service.
DAILY PUPIL HOURS
To be in school by 0830, free to go at 1815 on weekdays, about 1630 on Saturdays. Parents are notified before term starts when they must pick up children in Year3. Day pupils are welcome to stay for supper and take part in evening activities. Day pupils coming to school out of normal school hours must wear school uniform.
There are a few Under 9 and Under 10 mini rugby fixtures on Sunday morning; please contact the staff involved if there are any problems.
DAY PUPILS SLEEPING IN
Unless we have an epidemic, day pupils may temporarily board if parents want to be away etc. Parents should contact as early as possible. A list of what the children need to bring is available from the office.
‘E’ is for
EARRINGS
These are not permitted in school.
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‘F’ is for
FEES
Are payable before the first day of term.
FOOD
We aim to provide a varied diet with the emphasis on fresh ingredients with plenty of vegetables, salad and fruit.
FOUNTAIN PENS
These are compulsory and cartridge type only are allowed in the school. Please do not allow expensive pens to be brought back, make sure the pens are clearly marked and provide your child with a number of cartridges.
FUTURE SCHOOLS
Parents are advised to speak to the Headmaster about education after Malsis. He has visited over a hundred schools.
‘G’ is for
GARTER
Which should be worn with knee high socks.
GUIDES
Each new pupil will have two guides to help them settle in.
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‘H’ is for
HAIR
Boys’ hair should be off the ears, off the collar and trimmed so that it does not flop into their eyes. Girls should either have short hair or wear a hair band. Hair ties should be plain. It will be trimmed at school if necessary.
HATS
Suitable sun hats may be brought back for children to wear during games in the summer term. Please check with the cricket staff about suitability.
HEADLICE
Children are inspected regularly and Boarders are treated when necessary with conditioner* and nit combs. (The chemical preparations containing organo-phosphates are no longer used by us because of the possibility of damage to the nervous system). Please check your child before each return to school and let us know if we need to continue treatment at school.
*Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you would like to know more about this method.
HEALTH
The school has a full time resident R.G. Nurse. Our local doctor calls three times per week to see anyone who needs attention. The local hospital is two miles away. The local dentist will see our pupils in an emergency.
HOCKEY STICKS
Are best bought through the school as shops tend to sell the wrong size. They are not required for younger children (under nine years old).
HOLIDAYS
The dates of which are published well in advance; please do not arrange family holidays in term time as work suffers.
HOUSE SYSTEM
Children are allocated to a House prior to starting at Malsis. Families are placed in the same house.Houses run by a Housemaster, assisted by Tutors. Houses compete in Sport, Music and Duties. They meet as a complete House weekly.
The winning House in any term has a celebration dinner.
Day to day discipline is the responsibility of the Headmaster, supported by the Deputy Head and Housemasters.
‘I’ is for
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Please do let us know if your child is in quarantine. Timings are:
Incubation (days) Period of Isolation
Chickenpox 11-21 (commonly 16) One week from appearance of spots
Measles 7-18 (commonly 14) One week from appearance of spots
Mumps 14-28 (commonly 18) Until swellings have all gone
German Measles 14-21 4 days after symptoms appeared
Whooping Cough 3-21 (commonly 3-7) 3 weeks from onset of cough
Children should be immunized against Diphtheria, Measles, Tetanus and Poliomyelitis at the relevant times and before entering the school.
INK
Children in Form I start off by using pencil. Ink is used by all others who are required to have cartridge pens. Cartridges are available from the school stationery shop.
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‘J’ is for
JEWELLERY
Jewellery is unacceptable at the school; please make sure your children keep theirs at home.
‘K’ is for
‘L’ is for
LAPTOPS
Laptops are not allowed unless agreed by either the Headmaster or Mrs Whitehead.
LAUNDRY AND TRUNKS
To help you, trunks only go home once a year in July. We have our own Laundry. £3.50 is charged for the necessary washing, which is done at the end of each term. All clothing must be ‘machine-washable’, ‘colour-fast’ and ‘tumbe-dryable’; hand knitted jerseys should not be brought back. Footwear is sent home each holiday to be checked for size and duvets are sent home for cleaning.
LETTERS
Boarders have to write home on Sundays - they may also write whenever they like. Postage will be charged to your account. Paper and envelopes (including stamped addressed air letters, where appropriate) should be brought back. Your children, especially when they are little, much appreciate frequent short letters and postcards rather than lengthy letters at long intervals.
LIBRARY
The school has a well-stocked, up to date library from which children may borrow books at any time.
‘M’ is for
MAKE UP
Children at the school are not allowed to use make-up, please be sensible when sending children back.
MOBILE PHONES
Boarders who have mobile phones need to hand them into matrons on arrival. These are only used by overseas boarders to call home in the eveings.
MUSIC EXAMS
Children are entered for Associated Board of Music Exams termly.
‘N’ is for
NAMING CLOTHES
All clothes (including underwear) and towels must be marked and have the appropriate elastic hoops attached - this applies to day pupils and boarders equally.
NAPKIN RING
One inexpensive, clearly named napkin ring to be brought to school when starting, to be kept here during the holidays.
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‘O’ is for
OUTWARD BOUND
A variety of weekend Outward Bound activities are arranged in and around the Dales and the Lake District. Parental permission is required for most of these activities.
‘P’ is for
PARENTAL HELP
We are more than grateful for any expert help parents feel they would like to give the children, for example in the nets, at swimming, tennis and so on.
PARENTS’ VISITS
Parents are most welcome to all matches, both school and House, and all School functions including concerts, plays, Saturday services and Sunday Chapel. Parents may visit on Saturdays between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.
P.C.’s
P.C.’s, computer disks and computer games should not be brought back to the school.
Pet Shed
Children are encouraged to bring back pets, but they must be taken home for every holiday and Exeat weekend. Please ensure your child brings enough pet food and straw to last until the next holiday/Exeat weekend. Please contact Sister if your child is considering bringing back a pet.
PICK UP TIMES
Parents should pick up their children from the front entrance hall and not expect their children to seek them in the car park; obviously, when it becomes dark, this can be dangerous.
POCKET CALCULATOR
All those in the Year 8 need a pocket calculator; other forms will be provided with calculators by the Mathematics Department.
PRIDE
We try to teach children to have pride in the environment and in particular in their school; children are often asked to help around the grounds, clearing and tidying up.
‘Q’ is for
‘R’ is for
READING LISTS
These can be found on the school website and contains recommended reading for all year groups.
REPORTS
Are sent out by post at the end of each term.
ROLLERBLADING
Which is encouraged. (Elbow and knee protector pads are compulsory).
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‘S’ is for
SCHOLARSHIP
Each Public School sets its own papers, which are very much harder than Common Entrance.
SEX EDUCATION
Whilst we believe this is the responsibility of the parents, at school the children are taught about human and animal reproduction within the biology syllabus. In addition the girls receive some instruction and ‘question time’ when they are ready. Too early specific sex instruction can be harmful and parents should be circumspect. Recommended further reading for older girls: ‘Girl Talk’ by Lucienne Pickering. For boys ‘Boys Talk’ by Lucienne Pickering.
SHOES
Please see that shoes fit and are in good repair at the start of term. Boots are unsuitable. Shoes should be low-heeled black walking shoes or sandals (lace-up or buckle). No fashion shoes, which will not lace up. All shoes must be named.
STAFF
Please do talk to all whenever you like; appointments can be made by telephoning - or e-mail.
STATIONERY
Is available at school, personal items being paid for by cheques.
SUPPER
Day pupils may stay for supper to take part in activities in the evening; they are required to book in at registration on the same day. No charge is made for the meal.
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1‘T’ is for
T-SHIRTS
Simple T Shirts or polo shirts may be worn at the weekends during the summer term. (They must be checked for ‘colour-fastness’ at home first).
TEDDY BEARS
Many children bring back some form of cuddly toy. (Please restrict the number and size and please ensure all toys are named). Valuable toys should not be brought back.
TELEPHONE
Children may ‘phone home during their free time using a telephone card. The telephone does not take incoming calls. Parents who live abroad may ‘phone in to arrange a time with us so that we can make sure your child is waiting /to take your call on the school line.
TELEVISION
Watching is restricted for boarders and parents of day pupils are urged to do likewise.
TENNIS
Tennis coaching is offered by a professional coach as an extra. Please do not buy full sized rackets. Suitable ones at sensible prices can be obtained through the school. Own tennis whites (including white socks) are useful for children who like to play in matches. All children timetabled for tennis coaching must own their own racket.
THREE PEAKS WALK
Near the end of the summer term children, parents and friends gather at Horton in Ribblesdale on Sunday afternoon and camp there prior to attacking Ingleborough, Penyghent and Whernside on the Monday. A back-up team, complete either with walkie-talkies or refreshments for the checkpoints, is required and in the past parents have provided much appreciated assistance. Children under 11 years old at the start of the Summer term must be accompanied by a parent.
TOILETRIES
The school provides shampoo and conditioner. Please discourage your child from bringing back unnecessary lotions and potions. Spray deodorants are not allowed.
TRAVEL
Please contact the school if your children are to travel by train or plane.
TREE CLIMBING
Unless you tell us to the contrary, your child is allowed to climb trees.
TROUSERS
Long ones may be worn in Vth and VIth Forms and at any age with the Blazer.
TUCK BOXES
Which opens on Saturday and Sunday; the amount which can be spent is restricted. Parents are asked to note that otherwise NO tuck is allowed in the school; please be sensible about this because it does introduce a bit of greed (and very bad teeth as they eat in secret in bed!)
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‘U’ is for
UNFIT
If a day pupil is unfit for games or swimming, please either telephone or send a chit asking for him/her to be excused, saying for how long, and for what reason.
‘V’ is for
VALUABLES
Expensive and fragile possessions should not be brought to school.
VISITING WEEKENDS
These are designed to provide a rest, an objective which is defeated if parents are conned into allowing children to stay up for the ‘Midnight Movie’ (but honestly, Mum, everyone else does!)
Only in exceptional circumstances are children allowed out on non-visiting weekends.
It is a great help if boarders keep wash-things and night attire at home to obviate the need to pack for visiting weekends.
If you want your child to come back earlier than the time stated, please let us know beforehand, so we can arrange for a member of staff to be in the school.
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‘W’ is for
WALKMAN
Allowed only in Year 8, but should be clearly named.
WATCHES
The very young do not all know how to look after these and it is unwise to bring a valuable watch to school. Initials should be engraved on the back.
WOODS
Children are encouraged to use them. Children can make fires under supervision at the weekend and they enjoy toasting marshmallows and rolls!
‘X’ is for
EXTRAS
A list is sent out at the end of each term for you to complete and return a week before the end of the holiday in order to arrange extras for the next term. Charges for extras are put on the bill at the end of the term in which they are incurred.
‘Y’ is for
YOUR CHILD
If he or she seems to have any worries, however small, please let us know at once.
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