All Boarders must make their own beds in the morning before school and keep their dorm tidy and ready for inspection by the Headmaster or House Masters at all times. Boarders are not permitted to have or to use electrical equipment such as water heaters, mobile phones, MP4 players and other similar equipment without the permission of the Dorm Master. Electric Irons may be used with the permission of the Dorm Masters.
Battery operated Radios and other similar equipment must not be used in the Dormitories during Room Time or after Lights Out. At other times they should be used softly at low volume so as not to disturb those others. Room Time on Saturdays, Sundays & other Holidays is intended to be quiet time when Boarders may read or write letters or work or rest. They should remain inside their dormitories and may move about within and talk to each other but there should be no noise. Clothes washing and bathing should not be done during Room Time.
No purchases of any kind may be made from hawkers or street vendors. Boarders should also refrain from purchasing anything from members of staff and support staff. Boarders are not allowed outside the School Campus without the permission of the Dorm Masters or House Masters, except when they are wanted on the College Playing Field when they will be accompanied by the respective Masters in Charge, House Masters or Prefects. The following places are out of bounds to all students of the School:
All shops and boutiques around the School, the residential Staff Quarters, the Support Staff Quarters, the College Farm premises unless as part of the Farm Club or Agriculture Club, the Kitchen and Pantry areas, the Library, College Shop, and Canteen except at times when they are permitted in, the Swimming Pool except during periods set apart for swimming practices when the Coach or the Master on duty is present to supervise.
The classrooms are out of bounds at all times except during normal school hours and Prep. The senior dormitories are out of bounds at all times to juniors. The junior and intermediate dormitories are out of bounds to all seniors. The Head Prefect and School Prefects only may visit the dormitories as part of their duties. Students are allowed to go out to places like the Post Office, Boralanda or Welimada etc., only if they are accompanied by an adult.
Students leaving the campus for school matches, scout camps, class trips, etc. must inform their House or Dorm Masters before they leave. They should report to their House or Dorm Masters as soon as they return. A Hostel may be entered only by members of that House or Staff. Members of other Houses/Dorms, parents, visitors or strangers may enter a House Dorm only with the express permission of the House Master. Visitors other than parents or guardians will be permitted to visit and take out students only with the written permission of the parents or guardians concerned.
Preparation or PREP is compulsory for all members of the Boarding House, including the School Prefects. Every student should be in his/her place for Prep within 5 minutes of the Bell. Bullying of any nature, especially the ragging or harassment of new students is strictly forbidden and anyone found guilty will be punished most severely.
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