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PREPARATORY SCHOOL HANDBOOK

A Guide for Parents and Guardians

2018 - 2019

Llandovery College

CONTENTS Page

InTrOduCTIOn | COnTACTInG THe COLLeGe 2

Term dATes | PArenTs’ evenInGs | HOw TO fInd us 3

BOArdInG 4

OverseAs InfOrmATIOn 6

dAILy rOuTIne 8

TImeTABLe 9

Bus TImeTABLes 10

unIfOrm 12

CO-CurrICuLAr ACTIvITIes 13

OTHer InfOrmATIOn 14

Please note the following abbreviations used throughout this document:HM Housemaster/mistress

AHM Assistant Housemaster/mistressTPC Thomas Phillips CentrePAC Performing Arts Centre

Llandovery College seeks to provide a truly transforming experience in which intellectual,artistic, sporting, spiritual and social development is at the heart. Llandoverians and theirparents join a caring community that recognises and nurtures the innate ability in everyindividual. The College aims to produce grounded young men and women capable of tacklinglife’s challenges with confidence, determination and cheerfulness

Mae Coleg Llanymddyfri yn ceisio darparu profiad gwirioneddol o drawsnewid lle y maedatblygiad deallusol, artistig, chwaraeon, ysbrydol a chymdeithasol wrth wraidd y profiad.Mae Llanymddyfrwyr a'u rhieni yn ymuno â chymuned ofalgar sy'n cydnabod ac yn meithriny gallu cynhenid ym mhob unigolyn. Nod y Coleg yw cynhyrchu dynion a merched ifancsynhwyrol sy'n gallu mynd i'r afael â heriau bywyd gyda hyder, penderfyniad a sirioldeb

Llandovery CollegeAll Llandoverians deserve a purposeful andwelcoming environment within which theycan make the very best of opportunities foracademic enrichment and social growth asoutlined in our mission.

Our community is made up of a partnershipof all Llandoverians, staff, parents,Governors and Trustees that is dedicated torealising our mission, and the contributionof every individual in this achievement isvital and valued.

The information in this handbook providesonly an introduction, but will set you on theroad to what we all hope will be a happyand rewarding Llandovery College career.

Guy AylingJuly 2018

A Message from the Warden

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENTLlandovery College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our Mission

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PREPARATORY SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2018 – 2019 PREPARATORY SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2018 – 2019

Pat Miller (deputy Head) [email protected] Burgess (upper Prep Lead) [email protected] Byrne (senCO, Ty ̂Teilo Hm) [email protected] Clarke (Assistant Head) [email protected] Rachel Evans [email protected] Meagher [email protected] Julia Trigg [email protected] Wilkinson [email protected] Wilson (senior mistress) [email protected]

TERM DATES Michaelmas Term 2018wednesday 5 september 2018 new boarders arrive at 4pm, all other boarders to return at 5pmThursday 6 september 2018 Induction morning Lessons resume in afternoonfriday 21 september 2018 exeat weekend (4pm)sunday 23 september 2018 Boarders return (5pm) friday 19 October 2018 Half Term begins (4pm) Tuesday 30 October 2018 Boarders return (5pm) wednesday 31 October 2018 Lessons resumefriday 16 november 2018 exeat weekend (4pm) sunday 18 november 2018 Boarders return (5pm) wednesday 12 december 2018 Term ends at 3pm Lent Term 2019sunday 6 January 2019 Boarders return (5pm)monday 7 January 2019 Lessons resumefriday 25 January 2019 exeat weekend (4pm)sunday 27 January 2019 Boarders return (5pm)Thursday 7 february 2019 Year 8 Parents’ Eveningfriday 15 february 2019 Half Term begins (4pm)sunday 24 february 2019 Boarders return (5pm)monday 25 february 2019 Lessons resumewednesday 27 february 2019 Pre-Prep to Year 6 Parents’ EveningThursday 7 march 2019 Year 7 Parents’ Eveningfriday 29 march 2019 Term ends (4pm)Trinity Term 2019Tuesday 23 April 2019 Boarders return (5pm) wednesday 24 April 2019 Lessons resumefriday 3 may 2019 exeat weekend (4pm) monday 6 may 2019 Boarders return (5pm) friday 24 may 2019 Prep School Speech Day Half Term begins after speech day sunday 2 June 2019 Boarders return (5pm)monday 3 June 2019 Lessons resumewednesday 3 July 2019 Term ends (4pm)

Boarders receive a light meal on days with a 5pm return. Exeats are leave out weekends.

INTRODUCTIONThis Guide aims to provide useful information as well as an introduction to College policies and procedures.

CONTACTING THE PREP SCHOOLAll day to day contact with the Prep school regarding pupils should be via the form Teacher who will direct your query to the appropriatestaff member as necessary.

All contact about financial matters – school bills, fees and so on – should be made to a member of the Bursary Team whose contactinformation can be found below.

OTHER CONTACTSWardenGuy AylingTo make an appointment with the Warden, please contact his PA:Janine Pawley 01550 723054

[email protected] WardenAnna sandford 01550 723008

[email protected] Master Tom Jones 01550 723056

[email protected] School Deputy Head Pat miller 01550 723040

[email protected] School Senior Mistress Andrea wilson 01550 723040

[email protected] School Assistant Head maria Clarke 01550 723040

[email protected] Prep (Years 7 & 8) Lead Lisa Burgess 01550 723040

[email protected] Protection & Safeguarding OfficerTom Jones 01550 723056

[email protected] Child Protection & Safeguarding OfficerJo edwards 01550 723040

[email protected]

Reception & AttendanceLouise Brookes 01550 723000

[email protected] douch 01550 723005

[email protected] RegistrarHeather Ayling 01550 723064

[email protected] williams 01550 723002finance director [email protected] Bennett 01550 723014

[email protected] Lewis 01550 723044

[email protected] & Facilities ManagerKit Lawson 01550 723043

[email protected] ShopIna Jones 01550 723060

[email protected] Centre (San) 01550 723017mobile 07876 595506

[email protected] Llandoverian Societymichael Powell 01550 723041

[email protected]

Prep School 01550 723040Main Reception 01550 723000

TY TEILO GIRLS & BOYS BOARDING YEARS 3 – 8Hm rachel Byrne [email protected]

mobile 07342 883092AHm Jason wilkinson [email protected] Janette Lydon [email protected] mobile 07342 883092

HOW TO FIND USDirections from CarmarthenTravel along the A40 to the town of Llandovery. you will pass over therailway lines and see a turning on your left, just after this turning youwill see the main Llandovery College gates. Car parking spaces areavailable on the right hand side as you enter the College. receptionis through the main doors at the base of the Tower. Postcode: SA20 0EE

Directions from BreconTravel along the A40 to the town of Llandovery. Pass through thetown and follow the road as it bends sharply round to the right. youwill see a zebra crossing. Just past the crossing on the right handside are the main Llandovery College gates. Car parking spaces areavailable on the right hand side as you enter the College. receptionis through the main doors at the base of the Tower.

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• Medicines – medicines of any sort must be securely kept bythe Hm in Houses and not in boarders’ rooms. Pupils withasthma may and should keep their inhalers on them;however, they must be stored in a secure place and should beproperly labelled. If for any reason your child has to spend thenight in the medical Centre you will be contacted by the Hm.

• Music – may be played in the dormitories at an acceptablevolume but must be turned off during prep, quiet time, whenleaving the room and before lights out and 7.15am every dayat the discretion of the Hm. However, it is acceptable forpupils to listen to music via earphones during prep, providedthat no one else is disturbed by the music.

• Prep (Homework) – takes place daily, every evening, excepton saturdays. On sundays, there will be quiet study time inpupils’ own rooms. Prep will take place in either a classroom,the Library or the pupils’ own rooms and the location will be atthe discretion of the Hm. Pupils must stay in the set locationduring prep unless they have permission from the duty staff.Any pupil wishing to participate in any other activity duringprep time must seek permission from the duty staff prior tothe start of prep. Any prep time missed must be made upeither before or after prep time. Prep must always take priorityover any other activity and participation in other activities willbe prohibited if a pupil is behind with their prep.

• Weekend Arrangements – pupils may return home or tofriend’s home at weekends. However, we create a balancebetween rest and relaxation and activities for those whochoose to stay. On a weekend, lessons will finish at 4.45pm onfriday, and pupils are free to depart if they do not have anyfurther school commitment. Boarders will be asked to confirm

weekend arrangements. should their arrangements bealtered in any way, we require confirmation from either aparent or guardian of the new details at least 24 hours inadvance. If pupils are not going home to parents or guardiansand are intending on staying at a friend’s or somewhere elsefor the weekend/exeat or holiday, parents or guardians of bothparties must contact the Hm to confirm arrangements and toobtain the permission of the Hm. Parents should also informthe Hm if their child is likely to be back late for any reason.

• Activities and Trips – there will be numerous activities that willrun throughout the week during the evenings and atweekends arranged by staff and senior pupils. There will alsobe trips offered to local facilities to best experience Llandoverybut also wider to explore what wales has to offer as a whole.These events, activities and trips will add to both the physicaland intellectual experiences offered.

• Rewards and Sanctions – as with the school day, boardershave considerable expectations placed on them. Goodbehaviour is the norm within our inclusive community and allrules are explained clearly at start of each term. when rulesare broken intervention and a clear sanction structure isconsistently applied.

rewards of House merits, Commendations and highly prizedHouse Colours are conferred to boarders who consistentlyuphold the desired ethos of the College’s boardingcommunity. They serve as evidence of potential in areas ofleadership within the respective boarding Houses and widerschool community.

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your child will be supported by a caring, experienced team andwe want you to feel part of that team too. we believe that the fullboarding experience brings to each pupil a unique opportunityto explore talents and develop them to the full within the contextof a caring and supportive community. Learning to live togetheris a valuable skill. friends for life will be made.

CONTACT - how often and howemail is popular, as are letters and parcels. An email to the Hmcan also be useful to confirm travel arrangements, for example.excessive contact with home which highlights separation fromfriendship groups or activities will stand in the way of a smoothtransition and should be avoided. Be aware that the speed ofcommunication afforded by new technology is both a blessingand a curse! do share any concerns with your Hm immediately.each House has a mobile phone carried by the members of staffon duty at that time and the number is in the College Almanac.Always encourage your child to talk with their Hm. minorproblems are best dealt with in-house.

HOMESICKNESS - what to doHomesickness often forms a natural part of making an effectivetransition from home to school. It should not be forbidden,brushed under the carpet or apologised for. It needs to berecognised and understood. Children need to be reassured that itis normal to feel this way. everyone will deal with it differently; forsome the transition passes with no signs at all, for others theprocess is slower. experienced House staff coupled withsupportive strategies and plans will be implemented by theHouse team to move the delicate transition period forward.

Dealing with homesickness demands a mutual trust betweenhome and school. It is worth remembering that everythingsurrounding the boarder is new. Becoming familiar with newpeople, places, lessons, activities, friends and school routines caneasily cause upset and is at the very least tiring at first. Tirednesscan trigger thoughts of home, family, distant friends, familiarplaces and things. College staff need time to build the feeling ofsecurity vital to allaying feelings of homesickness. Children needthe security of getting to know new people and places here atLlandovery. All the staff make it their first priority to build positivesupportive relationships and get to know pupils individually sothat they can help them settle confidently into the House and theschool.

Keeping busy and making friends are two of the quickest ways tocounteract home sickness. we want the children to share withyou the experience of a new stimulating environment so,encourage them to explore and tell of their achievements withpride!

friends and fun are key to a successful boarding life.

BOARDERS’ ESSENTIALS 1 duvet, 2 duvet covers, 2 single sheets, 2 pillows, 4 pillowcases2 bath towels, 2 hand towels, 1 sports towelToiletriesA small amount of appropriate casual clothingsportswear & footweardesk lampnightwear, dressing gown, slippersunderwearClothes hangersTuck boxLinen bag (about 60x60cm)wellies/ walking shoes and waterproof coatssun hatsLip salves and sun creamfavourite items from home such as posters, cushions, soft toys, books, possessions and photographsCombs and brushesPadlocks for personal cupboards and wardrobesAll items to be clearly marked with name and College address

HOUSE RULES• Aerosols – of any description are strictly forbidden. • Communal areas – pupils have access to a microwave, toast

making, tea and coffee facilities and a Common room inwhich to relax. washing up and tidying up of the communalareas is done on a rota basis. The rota is clearly posted on thenotice boards. Pupils should check the rota for their turn. Allpupils who use the Common room facilities should wash uptheir own dishes after use, as leaving them would be unfair toothers.

• Electrical Equipment – regulations require that all electricalappliances be PAT tested prior to arrival. The only appliancespermitted are desk-lamps, computers and iPods etc.

• The following items are not allowed:WATER HEATERS, ELECTRIC BLANKETS, KETTLES, TOASTERS,TV’s, GAMES CONSOLES, FRIDGES, FANS etc.

Trailing slab leads are the only acceptable extension lead.Inspection of all electrical equipment will take place regularlyto ensure their safety.

• Laundry – boarders are strongly encouraged to use theCollege laundry facility. Laundry is collected from boardingHouses on a rota basis and is returned the following day. Allclothes are to be clearly labelled using appropriate labels,pens or embroidered initials.

Boarding



OVERSEAS TRANSPORTPlease book your child’s flight times to fit in with the OverseasTransport schedule (see table below). we cannot be responsiblefor any collection from flights that do not fit in with this service.Pupils are required to remain in the College until the end of eachterm, apart from pupils in Years 11 & 13 who may leave aftertheir last external examination in the Trinity Term.

we offer transportation to Heathrow, as the major British airport. Fee: £50 (single)

This is inclusive of normal baggage allowance (1 suitcase and 1in-flight bag).

For enquiries and booking please call +44 (0)1550 723000 oremail our Overseas Welfare Officer Jessica [email protected]

For emergency transport issues i.e. flight delays or missed flights,please call Jessica Smith on the day on +44(0)7414 953837

flights from the uK should be booked to leave at least 2 hoursafter estimated arrival time at Heathrow.

flights arriving into Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 or 4 should arrive at least 1 and a half hours before the Overseas Transportscheduled bus.

Almost all British Airways flights arrive at Terminal 5.

Meeting PointsHeathrow: pupils are to meet at Terminal 5 International Arrivalsat the Costa Coffee Lounge where a member of Llandovery

College will greet pupils. Pupils landing at Terminal 1, 2, 3 or 4are expected to travel to Terminal 5 on the free airport bus. Pleaseallow up to 30 minutes for this transfer.

Llandovery College: pupils are to meet in the concourse area.Exeat Provision for Overseas Pupils during exeat weekends the school closes from 4pm on fridayuntil 5pm sunday (or monday on Bank Holiday weekends).

Pupils may stay in College during an exeat weekend. The chargefor this service is £50 per day and this will be added to theCollege bill. However, if a pupil wishes to spend the weekendaway from the College, it is the Parent/Guardian’s responsibilityto inform the Hm. They must provide the name of the person (ifnot the Guardian) who is responsible for the pupil during theweekend along with their contact details and address as well asany necessary travel arrangements.

Exeat dates for 2018-19Michaelmas Term 21-23 september and 16-18 novemberLent Term 25-27 JanuaryTrinity Term 3-6 may

Flights from Bristol or Cardiff we can arrange a taxi transfer to Cardiff or Bristol airports withour local, trusted taxi company. Prices to Cardiff are £100 andBristol £150 return.

Overseas InformationOVERSEAS TRANSPORT SCHEDULETerm Dates Date Collection time/place Arrival time/placeMichaelmas Term 2018Beginning of Term wednesday 5 september 8.00am Heathrow (Terminal 5) c. 12.30pm Llandovery College

12.00pm Heathrow (Terminal 5) c. 4.00pm Llandovery College(in time for warden’s welcome)

Half Term friday 19 October 8.00am Llandovery College c. 12.30pm Heathrow flights to depart after 3.00pm (required terminal)

Tuesday 30 October 2.00pm Heathrow (Terminal 5) c. 6.00pm Llandovery CollegeEnd of Term wednesday 12 december 8.00am Llandovery College 12.30pm Heathrow

flights to depart after 3.00pm (required terminal)

Lent Term 2019Beginning of Term sunday 6 January 8.00am Heathrow (Terminal 5) c. 12.30pm Llandovery College

2.00pm Heathrow (Terminal 5) c. 18.30pm Llandovery CollegeHalf Term friday 15 february 8.00am Llandovery College c. 12.30pm Heathrow

flights to depart after 3.00pm (required terminal)sunday 24 february 2.00pm Heathrow (Terminal 5) c. 18.30pm Llandovery College

End of Term friday 29 march 8.00am Llandovery College 12.30pm Heathrow flights to depart after 3.00pm (required terminal)

Trinity Term 2019Beginning of Term Tuesday 23 April 8.00am Heathrow (Terminal 5) c. 12.30pm Llandovery College

2.00pm Heathrow (Terminal 5) c. 18.30pm Llandovery CollegeHalf Term saturday 25 may 8.00am Llandovery College c. 12.30pm Heathrow

flights to depart after 3.00pm (required terminal)sunday 2 June 2.00pm Heathrow (Terminal 5) c. 18.30pm Llandovery College

End of Term wednesday 3 July 8.00am Llandovery College 12.30pm Heathrow flights to depart after 3.00pm (required terminal)



TimetableDaily RoutineWeekdays

wake-up 7.10am

roll Call 7.40 – 7.55am

Breakfast 7.40 – 8.10am

day buses arrive 8.25am

registration 8.30am

school day see separate Timetables 8.30am – 5.00pm

early evening roll Call 5.25pm

supper (on a rota basis) 5.30pm

Prep Roll Call after prep to confirm 6.30 – 7.00pmevening programme

Activities 7.00 – 8.00pm

return to Houses (roll Call) 8.00pm

All pupils in bed 8.30pm

Lights Out 9.00pm

Saturday

wake-up 7.10am

roll Call 7.40 – 7.55am

Breakfast 7.40 – 8.10am

masterclass activity 9.00 – 11.30am

Lunch 12.05 – 1.00pm

Free time/play/activities

roll Call in Houses 5.30pm

supper 5.35pm

Activities 7.00 – 8.00pm

Lights out Lights out will be at the discretion of the Hm

Sunday

wake up 10.00am

Brunch (roll Call in Great Hall) 10.30am

Planned trip or activities

Tea 3.00pm

roll Call 5.30pm

supper 5.35pm

free time 6.00 - 8.00pm

return to Houses (roll Call) As monday – friday

All pupils in bed 8.30pm

Lights Out 9.00pm

DAILY TIMETABLE Pre-Prep to Year 6Registration 8.30 – 9.00amPeriod 1 9.00 – 9.50amPeriod 2 9.50 – 10.40amBreak 10.40 – 11.00amPeriod 3 11.00 – 11.50amLunch 11.50 – 12.50pmPeriod 4 12.50 – 1.40pmPeriod 5 1.40 – 2.20pmBreak 2.20 – 2.40pmPeriod 6 2.40 – 3.20pmTea 3.20 – 3.40pmCo-curricular Activities 3.40 – 4.45pm

DAILY TIMETABLE Year 7 to 8Registration 8.30 – 9.00amPeriod 1 9.00 – 9.50amPeriod 2 9.50 – 10.40amBreak 10.40 – 11.00amPeriod 3 11.00 – 11.50amPeriod 4 11.50 – 12.40pmLunch 12.40 – 1.40pmPeriod 5 1.40 – 2.30pmPeriod 6 2.30 – 3.20pmTea 3.20 – 3.40pmCo-curricular Activities 3.40 – 4.45pm



Bus Timetablesfour buses provide an extensive transportation service to bothour senior and Prep school

Buses leave Llandovery College at 4.20pm on exeat weekendfridays.

It is the responsibility of parents to ensure their child is on timefor the bus journey in the morning. It is essential that we alldemonstrate safe behaviours when using the bus service. In caseof severe weather conditions, please access our websitewww.llandoverycollege.com or the College facebook page orTwitter account to find out if the buses are running – informationwill be posted as soon as it is available.

Please ensure all pupils wear their seat belts at all times whilsttravelling on the bus. This is a legal obligation and must bestrictly adhered to.

Bus registers are taken each morning on arrival and each evening on departure. you will be billed according to the Collegetransport zoning system.

If you know in advance that your child will not be on the bus on acertain day, please contact their form Teacher.

See tables below and opposite and also refer to the FormsBooklet.

Whitland, Carmarthen & Glangwili

PICK UP ZONE MON-FRI SATURDAY DROP OFF MON-FRI SATURDAY

whitland square E 7.15am College 5.00pm 11.45am

Carmarthen railway station C 7.35am 7.35am Broad Oak 5.25pm 12.05pm

Glangwili Hospital C 7.40am 7.40am Halfway Inn 5.30pm 12.10pm

whitemill C 7.45am 7.45am nantgaredig Junction 5.35pm 12.15pm

nantgaredig Junction C 7.50am 7.50am whitemill 5.45pm 12.20pm

Halfway Inn B 7.55am 7.55am Glangwili Hospital 5.50pm 12.30pm

Broad Oak B 8.00am 8.00am Carmarthen railway station 5.20pm 12.35pm

College 8.25am 8.25am whitland square 6.15pm

Lampeter


market square Car Park C 7.45am 7.45am College 5.00pm 11.45am

esgairdawe Junction B 7.55am 7.55am Llanwrda Post Office 5.05pm 11.50am

down Home stoves B 8.05am 8.05am down Home stoves 5.15pm 12.05pm

Llanwrda Post Office B 8.15am 8.15am esgairdawe Junction 5.25pm 12.15pm

College C 8.20am 8.20am market square Car Park 5.40pm 12.40pm

Llanelli & Ammanford


swiss valley (Calsonic) D 7.20am 7.20am College 5.00pm 11.45am

Bryn C 7.25am 7.25am square & Compass (A40) 5.10pm 11.55am

Llangennech C 7.30am 7.30am rhosmaen (Talley road) 5.20pm 12.00pm

Pont Abraham services C 7.35am 7.35am CK’s supermarket 5.25pm 12.05pm

Capel Hendre Junction C 7.40am 7.40am ffairfach 5.30pm 12.10pm

Llandybie square B 7.45am 7.45am Llandybie square 5.35pm 12.15pm

ffairfach B 7.50am 7.50am Capel Hendre Junction 5.40pm 12.20pm

CK’s supermarket B 7.55am 7.55am Pont Abraham services 5.45pm 12.25pm

rhosmaen (Talley road) B 8.05am 8.05am Llangennech 5.50pm 12.30pm

square & Compass (A40) 8.10am 8.10am Bryn 5.55pm 12.35pm

College 8.20am 8.20am swiss valley (Calsonic) 6.00pm 12.40pm

Brecon


Brecon C 7.30am 7.30am College 5.00pm 11.45am

Aberbran fawr Lay-by B 7.40am 7.40am sennybridge Post Office 5.20pm 12.10pm(strawberry farm)

sennybridge Post Office B 8.00am 8.00am Aberbran fawr Lay-by 5.40pm 12.30pm(strawberry farm)

College 8.20am 8.20am Brecon 5.50pm 12.40pm

Zone Index Cost per Term

MILES SENIOR PREP

Zone B 10 –19 £547 £462

Zone C 20 – 29 £586 £495

Zone d 30+ £625 £528

Zone e - whitland 40+ £669 £565


PREPARATORY SCHOOL HANDBOOK 2018 – 2019

Uniform Co-curricular Activites

RECEPTION TO YEAR 6Crested Gollop Prep blazer*Gollop Prep tie*Gollop Prep green pullover (boys)*navy cardigan (girls)*Pinafore dress* (girls) winterPlain charcoal grey trousers (boys) wintersummer dress* (girls) summerPlain charcoal grey shorts (boys) summerGollop Prep green school bag*Pair of formal black shoesBlack or grey socks (boys)Knee high white socks (girls) summerBlack 60 denier tights (girls) winterPlain long sleeve white shirts winterPlain short sleeve white shirt summerschool scarf* (optional) no other scarf is allowednavy woollen hat and gloves (optional)College navy waterproof coat*school sun hat* (optional) no other hats allowed Equipment1 pencil case complete with basic stationeryPencilsInk pen (once an Ink Pen Licence is earned)felt tip pen/crayons water bottleSports KitCollege tracksuit bottoms*Gollop Prep green sports bag*Crested polo shirts*rugby/hockey socks*navy or black swimming trunks/costumePair rugby bootsPair trainerswhite sports socksnavy practice rugby shirt*Crested hoodie*navy skort* (girls)navy shorts* (boys)

The school provides most sports equipment. However, girlsmay provide their own hockey stick, and we recommendshin pads. Gum shields are compulsory.

Michaelmas & Lent Term winter uniformTrinity Term summer uniformItems marked with an asterisk must be bought from the school shopAll items should be marked with sew-on woven name tapesAdditional name tapes should be provided

YEARS 7 AND 8Crested Gollop Prep blazer*Gollop Prep year 7 & 8 tie*navy pullover (boys)*navy cardigan (girls)*navy waterproof (optional)*Prep school Kilt* (girls) Plain charcoal grey trousers (boys) winterCollege backpack*Pair of formal black shoesBlack or grey socks (boys)Knee high navy socks (girls) – to be purchased from marks & spencer in packs of 5 (Cotton rich Picot Trim) summerBlack 60 denier tights (girls) winterPlain long sleeve white shirts winterPlain short sleeve white shirt summerschool scarf* (optional) no other scarf is allowednavy woollen hat and gloves (optional)Equipment 1 pencil case complete with basic stationeryPencilsInk pen felt tip pen/crayons water bottleSports KitCollege tracksuit bottoms*waterproof Training Top*College kit bag*Crested polo shirts*rugby/hockey socks*navy or black swimming trunks/costumePair rugby bootsPair trainerswhite sports socksnavy practice rugby shirt*rugby match Top*Hockey/netball training top*Crested hoodie*navy skort* (girls)navy shorts* (boys)The school provides most sports equipment. However, girlsmay provide their own hockey stick, and we recommendshin pads. Gum shields are compulsory.

see also uniform general information on page 24.

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The school attaches great importance to co-curricular activities tocomplement the academic timetable whether that is during theco-curricular hour between 3.40 and 4.45pm, lunchtimes,mornings, evenings and weekends. The aim of the co-curricularprogramme is to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.

A healthy mind in a healthy body is the key to all-rounddevelopment and this is ensured through various leisureactivities and physical sports which all pupils are able to access.The co-curricular programme also aids pupils’ spiritual, moral,creative and social well-being.

The activity programme is generated by an Assistant Head andchanged on a termly basis to allow for variety. The activities onoffer are strongly influenced by facilities available and staffexpertise.

examples of activities from the 2017/18 programme are listedbelow:Sports: rugby, Hockey, football, Athletics, netball, Cricket,Basketball, Cross-Country

Educational Enrichment: english, newspaper, drama,mathematics, Lego mindstorm, Art Club, Philosophy anddebating, Advanced welsh, Coding, science, mandarin

Outdoor Pursuits: CCf (year 8 pupils), Adventure Training,forest school

COMBINED CADET FORCE (CCF)(Please refer to the Forms Booklet)CCf is introduced during the Trinity term of year 8. The CombinedCadet force (CCf) is a ministry of defence sponsored youthorganisation, modelled on the Armed forces, but modified to beappropriate to young people. The CCf provides excellentopportunities for young people to acquire transferrable socialand technical skills, develop self-confidence and gain newinterests that can last a lifetime.

CCf contingents may comprise up to three service sections, royalnavy (rn), Army and royal Air force (rAf); at Llandovery Collegewe run an Army section and an rAf section.

The CCf is not part of the Armed forces of the Crown; and cadetsdo not, as a consequence of CCf membership, incur any liabilityfor service or compulsory training in the Armed forces.

All pupils will be issued with one set of uniform, free of charge, atthe start of the Trinity term which is loaned to them for theduration of their time in CCf. should they outgrow their uniform,it can be returned and new kit issued. It is their responsibility tolook after their uniform and to ensure that this is washed andironed ready for use each week. failure to return the uniform atthe end of your child’s CCf service will result in charges beingincurred.

Please note, that appropriate boots must be purchased for Army

cadets, we do hold a small supply of new and used boots in theCCf for which a charge will be made.

Payment for CCf kit and activities should be made directly toLlandovery CCf and not via the Llandovery College account.

Please note that cadets should not travel via College orpublic transport in CCF uniform.

Aims of the CCF• To provide the opportunity for our pupils to exercise

responsibility and leadership• To develop self-reliance, resourcefulness, endurance,

perseverance and sense of community• To show young people why the Armed forces are needed and

how they function• To encourage those with an interest in the services to consider

joining the regular or reserve forces

CCF Activities• drill and turnout• map reading and expedition training• The safe handling of weapons and shooting• Adventurous training such as climbing, canoeing and hill

walking• self- reliance training, including campcraft, first aid and

dealing with emergencies

DANCE(Please refer to the Forms Booklet)Street Dance is designed exclusively for children (ages 4 - 11),and is a mix of Hip Hop and street dance moves. These classesare high-energy and fun-packed with specially choreographedchild-friendly routines using the latest music children enjoy.

Parents love these classes because of the effects it has onchildren, increasing their focus and self confidence, boostingmetabolism and enhancing co-ordination whilst teaching themto dance. The children have a great time and really enjoy learningnew moves, they also have the opportunity to create new movesthat we incorporate in our routines.

The classes will be split into groups ages 4 - 6 and 7 - 11, and willtake place on monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning breaks.should you wish your child to attend Street Dance classes, a feeof £50 will be charged to your school extras account each term.sibling discount is available at 10%.

Teacher Sue White, fully trained multi-discipline dancer numerous London west end creditsdance coach to many celebrities Assistant Choreographer to Arlene Phillips for 10 years.Tel: 07813 659809



Other InformationABSENCES AND LATENESSParents must inform the College by leaving a message at themain College reception if their child is going to be late or absentfrom College that day. If a boarder is to be absent due to illness,the College will be informed by the Housemaster/mistress (Hm)and the boarder will be taken to the medical Centre. requests foradvanced permission must be made to the deputy Head. Allpupils are expected to attend an official registration twice a daywhich is a legal requirement, to attend all lessons and bepunctual.

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE(Please refer to the Forms B1 and B2 in the Forms Booklet)for safety reasons, pupils in year 6 and below are not allowed touse their own IT devices in school. Part of their ICT education is tolearn how to use the internet safely. Pupils in year 7 and aboveare encouraged to bring their own IT equipment for use inlessons, however note should be taken of the Acceptable usePolicy and this agreement must be signed by the pupil andparent/guardian.

CODE OF CONDUCTOne of the foundations of an effective education is self-discipline.Pupils learn to control their own mind so that they do the thingsthat they should do, not the things they want to do. A highstandard of self-discipline and behaviour is required from pupilsat all times. Pupils are expected to take responsibility for theirown actions and to show courtesy and respect to staff, visitors andto one another. They should respect the Head Boy and Girl, andfollow their example, take care of their own belongings andrespect other people’s property. They should move about theschool in a quiet and orderly manner and be aware of our few,but important school rules. They are expected to always payattention during lessons and enjoy the learning journey. withthe right attitude they can fulfil their true potential.

Pupils are encouraged to remember our regular school refrainsthat help to formulate a positive school ethos:• Learn to Listen and Listen to Learn• Always aim to be Kind, decent and Honest• Quality is what you do when no-one is watching

COMMUNICATIONLlandovery College considers effective communication asfundamental to the success and growth of the school and it has aclear Communication Policy which can be viewed on the Collegewebsite.

Communication and co-operation between you as parents andthe College is vital for your child’s success. your child’s formTeacher acts as a first point of contact for any queries or concernsyou may have. The form Teacher can arrange meetings with staffshould you have any specific concern or if you require subjectrelated feedback.

reports are issued regularly, enabling you – no matter how far

away you live – to find out exactly how your child is getting on,and you are encouraged to contact your Child’s form Teacher withany queries you may have regarding your child’s progress.

Seesawyou can communicate with your child’s form Tutor in a number ofways, depending on your preference. we have a new App-basedcommunication system call seesaw. This allows targetedinformation regarding your child as well as photos of them in thecourse of any activities during the school week. The pupil plannershould go back and forth between the school and home everyday and any messages can be written in here. many parentsprefer to use email as their main form of contact, so please makesure that you remember to let us know if you change your emailand add [email protected] and your formTutor’s email address to your address book. for more urgentcommunication, please telephone the College directly. The mainreception 01550 723 000 is manned during the school day andshould be your first call to report your child is away from school inthe morning or if travel arrangements home change at shortnotice.

Parents’ evenings are opportunities for you to talk to your child’sform Teacher about their progress. we strongly encourage allparents and guardians to attend if at all possible. for pupils inyear 7 and 8, all of your child’s subject teachers are also availableat the Parents’ evening.

The College will also communicate through newsletters; thewarden writes to all parents at the end of each term as well as atother times when important information needs to be shared. TheCollege facebook page and Twitter account are active channels ofinformation also. If you do not feel the College communicateseffectively, please tell us.

for new pupils the ‘settling in’ period in our experience is verybrief, but for some children the adjustment can take a littlelonger. If you feel your child is experiencing any problems inadapting to life at the Prep school, or with any particular aspect ofthe curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact us. A few weeksinto your child’s time here, his or her form Teacher will be intouch with you to arrange a new Parent meeting. This is toprovide you with information pertaining to how your child isprogressing, academically and socially. Additionally, in the firsthalf of the michaelmas Term, there will be Parent Informationevenings held by each form Teacher. These provide an overviewof the academic and co-curricular timetables and are a chance foryou to get to know your child’s teacher.

It is important for your child’s welfare that you let us know if thereis, at any time, unhappiness associated with school, or if there is asituation at home which is likely to cause anxiety. we need to beaware of such situations in order to deal with your childsympathetically. Conversely, if we have any concerns over yourchild’s academic progress or behaviour, we will contact you todiscuss the situation.

we actively encourage home/school contact both informally andformally. By working together with parents we can provide yourchild with the best possible education and endeavour to makeschool an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for all. each child isissued with a Pupil Prep Planner and this is an excellent means toconvey general information or seek clarification on events goingon. many parents also maintain regular email contact with theirchild’s form Teacher. for more immediate communication youcan contact the school on the landline or mobile and thesenumbers are also contained in the Almanac.

COMPLAINTSIf you have a complaint about the school or a member of staffplease get in contact with the deputy Head and/or warden ofLlandovery College or refer to the Complaints Policy which isavailable on the College website www.llandoverycollege.com

ETHOSKind, Decent and Honestwe ask all members of the school community to embrace ourethos. Through this and the College mission statement, we aim todevelop children effectively so that they display a modestconfidence in both formal and informal environments. In ourschool, you will experience an expectation that everyone is politeand respectful to one another, parental contributions are valuedand success, of any sort, is celebrated. we take great pride in ourcaring manner, which is apparent in the calm and welcomingambience that can be felt in the playground and classroomsalike. ultimately, we believe that these principles enableeveryone within our community to succeed.

EQUIPMENTPupils are expected to come to school ready to learn and having

the right equipment is an important part of this process. eachchild from year 1 to year 8 should have a pencil case with thebasic items required to engage in class activities, such as pencils,an eraser, a ruler. for pupils in year 6 and above we require themto have their own mathematical equipment such as a protractor, acalculator and a compass; although the school has theseresources if a pupil should require them.

EXEATThese are days, usually a friday, when the school closes early(usually at 3.30pm) for the weekend. The buses also leave earlierthan usual. It is usually an hour earlier than on normal days.exeat weekends have been created so that boarders can go homefor a weekend with no school activities. The Houses are closed onthese weekends except by special arrangement.

Pupils may stay in College during an exeat weekend. The chargefor this service is £50 per day and this will be added to theCollege bill. However, if a pupil wishes to spend the weekendaway from the College, it is the Parent/Guardian’s responsibilityto inform the Hm. They must provide the name of the person (ifnot the Guardian) who is responsible for the pupil during theweekend along with their contact details and address as well asany necessary travel arrangements.

FAMILY DININGPupils from Pre-Prep up to year 6 enjoy family dining everylunchtime. This entails all pupils sitting with their year group anda member of staff (usually their form Teacher) sitting with themand serving the food. This enables more informal conversation totake place and also staff are able to monitor manners and ensurethat pupils are eating a balanced meal every day. Any concernscan then be raised with parents to decide on a course of action.

FEESPer term Day BoardingYear 0 £1,995 n/AYear 1 £1,995 n/AYear 2 £2,670 n/AYear 3 £2,670 £5,960Year 4 £2,670 £5,960Year 5 £3,345 £6,205Year 6 £3,345 £6,205Year 7 £3,710 £6,690Year 8 £4,260 £7,060Registration Fee non-refundable £50Acceptance Deposit £250International Registration Fee non-refundable £100International Acceptance Deposit £1,000



• All fees must be received two weeks before the first day ofterm

• A 2% early Payment discount is available for payment of termfees by stated dates: 13 July for michaelmas 2018, 16november for Lent 2019, 1 march for Trinity 2019

• Other rechargeable extras include (but are not limited to):Overnight Occasional Boarding at £40 per night; Boarders’exeat weekends at £50 per day; english Language support(eAL) at £375 per term; music Lessons at £15 per 30 minutes;LAmdA at £16.50 per half-hour solo lesson and examinationcharges; duke of edinburgh at £43 Bronze/silver, £49 Goldand training/expedition costs; fencing at £5 a session; andother extras charged at varying rates for example, Transport,Public examinations, Additional Learning needs, shooting,Physiotherapy and the feasts

Please note that extras must be paid within 14 Calendardays of invoice date

There are several schemes to help parents with payment of fees.These include payment plans and payments made in advance.Bursary staff can provide details of these schemes.

Llandovery College relies almost exclusively on fee income andprompt payment of fees is crucial to the smooth running of thebusiness.

FENCING(Please refer to the Forms Booklet)The College will have fencing coach mr daniel robinson joiningus again from september to offer fencing coaching to both Prepand senior school pupils.

Pupils of all experience and beginners are most welcome. The sessions will cost £5, all equipment will be provided.

FIRE PRECAUTIONSAll pupils should make themselves aware of the fire exits anddrills. The rules are clearly visible and are situated around the

Houses and school, on noticeboards, doors and walls. Pleaseread them and always obey the rules. fire exits are alarmed andshould not be tampered with.

Never tamper with fire extinguishers.

GO HENRY DEBIT CARDThe school shop accepts debit cards for payments for uniformand sundries, including school trips and events. Pupils with abank issued debit card may make payment in this way. for pupilswithout a debit card, Llandovery College has entered into anarrangement with ‘Go Henry’ which issues pre-paid debit cards topupils from the age of 8 which are managed by parents. furtherinformation is available on the ‘Go Henry’ website:http://www.gohenry.co.uk

GUM SHIELDSIt is College policy that pupils must wear a gum shield for allcontact sports (hockey and rugby). Pupils in year 3 and abovewho play hockey and pupils in year 5 an above who play contact(tackling) rugby will require a gum shield. In case of any doubt asto whether a gum shield is required for your child, please contactthe Prep school. Opro will be visiting the College in septemberand will produce individual fitted gum shields to order. manylocal dental and orthodontic practices also provide a similarservice. A small supply of ‘boil and bite’ gum shields is kept in themedical Centre, which can be supplied at a small fee.

HARMONYIn July 2017, the College hosted the sustainable food Trust’sinternational Harmony in Food and Farming conference.

The conference was inspired by The Prince of wales’ book,Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World, in which he shareshis insights into the timeless laws and principles which permeateeverything around and within us, an understanding of which canenable us to make better sense of the world in which we findourselves. The Prince also suggests that we will be best placed toaddress the climatic, ecological and public health challenges ofour time, if our actions are informed by a deeper understandingof these principles.

Keynote speakers, including The Prince of wales, sir John eliotGardiner, dame ellen macArthur and Tony Juniper explored waysin which principles of Harmony – Geometry, Interdependence,Cycles, diversity, Health, Beauty and Oneness – manifest in food,agriculture and other spheres, including the environment,education, health and music. A range of parallel sessions sawlively discussion around a number of important and challengingissues, including ethical slaughter, local food systems, diets andhealth, the economy, science and spirituality, farm ecosystems,architecture and education.

The seven Principles of Harmony have been successfullyincorporated into the Prep school curriculum. each half term Pre-Prep pupils have studied one Principle in detail, linked to a broadtopic, for example the Principles of Interdependence and

diversity within a water environment such as a pond. They haveinvestigated the different elements of pond life, the plants andanimals and their dependence on each other for survival,preparing pupils to move on to explore Cycles through the studyof rivers and electricity. In mathematics, patterns in numbers andthe golden ratio – a number that occurs frequently in nature –have helped in the understanding of the Principle of Geometryand older Prep pupils have taken this learning into sciencelessons and the study of plant growth, identifying geometricpatterns in pineapples and flowers.

These Principles serve as a guide to living in a more sustainableand harmonious way with our precious world and provide ouryoungest pupils with a chance to look at the world differently andmore sympathetically.

The Conference provided much inspiration for staff who arecommitted to embedding Harmony in the Prep schoolcurriculum and a higher degree of sustainability throughout theCollege. A gardening club has been formed under theenthusiastic and skilful leadership of Huw richards-Price ourformer Head Boy and with the help of the Parents’ Associationand knowledgeable volunteer darrel Leggett. Club membershave worked hard and now boast raised beds, a greenhousemade from plastic bottles, a large growing area in the grounds ofLlandingat and a new orchard. In a short space of time aremarkably varied range of produce, including mixed saladleaves, potatoes, squashes, beetroot, parsnips, broad beans andonions have found their way into the College kitchens. richarddunne, a pioneering educationalist and advocate of embeddingHarmony within curricula, has led workshops for Prep staff andhas presented to the whole College community, inspiringrenewed activity of the senior sustainability Group which isfocusing on recycling and reducing energy usage.

The Principles of Harmony are now firmly embedded in the Prepschool and there are plans for an extension of the initiative intothe senior school.

HOUSE SYSTEM AND HOUSE POINTSThe Prep school aims to promote high standards of behaviour,self-discipline and learning through positive encouragement andreward.

staff will recognise this by speaking to pupils in class, writingcomments in their work books, e-mailing parents with good newsand giving House Points. House Points are to be put on a HousePoint sheet displayed in every classroom, ready for friday’sCelebration Assembly. Outstanding effort and achievement willbe acknowledged with a Commendation or if particularlyexemplary, a warden’s Commendation. An ink pen licence isearned and acknowledged with a special certificate inCelebration Assembly.

Pupils are also awarded House Points for effort and achievementin behaviour. Pupils can also lose House Points for inappropriatebehaviour!

There are three Houses: Llywelyn (Blue), Glyndwr (red) andGruffydd (yellow). The House system helps drive a positive andcollaborative school ethos. Badges are presented to newmembers in Celebration Assembly and if a badge is misplaced,replacements can be purchased at a cost of £1.00.

The House system runs throughout the Prep school and we willensure that siblings are placed in the same House.

ILLNESS, ACCIDENTS AND SIGNING IN/OUTIf your child feels unwell or has an accident they will usually besent to the College nurse who will take care of them. If they are tooill to remain in school or if hospital treatment is necessary thenyou or whoever is listed as the main contact on the appropriateform will be contacted to make suitable arrangements. There is a signing in and out book in the Prep school receptionfor the parents of any pupils from Pre-Prep to year 6 to sign themout if they are leaving before the end of the school day, or for anywho arrive later than registration time in the morning.

year 7 and 8 pupils should sign in and out at the main Collegereception if they are leaving before the end of the school day or ifthey are later than registration time.

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOURInappropriate behaviour may be verbal or physical and will notbe tolerated by the school in any form whatsoever. Anymisconduct will be dealt with firstly by whoever is at hand; thismaybe a member of staff on duty, or a senior Prefect. If theincident is serious enough it will be reported to the appropriateform Teacher. It could then be taken to the deputy Head andfinally the warden. Parents may be asked to make anappointment to come into school to discuss any serious situation.Thankfully, incidents such as these are few and far between.

INSPIRING FUTURES PROGRAMMEThe College-wide Inspiring futures Programme (IfP) is designedto inspire career aspirations and help pupils develop their careerplans. A varied programme of work-focused activities will give ourolder Prep pupils, from years 7 and 8, the opportunity to meetprofessionals from different sectors, and learn of the wide rangeof futures open to them. In wales and globally, people with sTemskills are needed (science, Technology, engineering and maths)so there is a focus on the promotion of sTem related fields andthe exciting opportunities within them for both girls and boys.

LAMDA(Please refer to the Forms Booklet)The school recognises the advantages that the London Academyof music and dramatic Arts (LAmdA) Communication Awards canoffer in preparing pupils in the communication skills needed forsuccess in learning and life. no matter what direction pupils maychoose to follow in their future, LAmdA examinations provide theopportunities to nurture your child’s natural abilities. Preparationfor LAmdA examinations helps pupils to develop critical skillssuch as reading with good understanding, expansion ofvocabulary and self-expression, confidence in speaking and



listening, recall, research and the construction of a persuasiveargument, conversation skills and team work. These critical skillswill enhance your child’s self-confidence to engage andcontribute fully in school, further education, in work and in thecommunity; in other words, to fulfil their potential.

Pupils in the Prep school work towards examinations at Grade 4(Level 2 with the Qualifications and Credit framework).

An examiner from LAmdA visits the school each february andJune to assess the pupils, and LAmdA lessons at Llandovery Prepschool will prepare your child for the following examinations:

Year Group February Exam June Exam8 speaking of verse and speaking in Public:

Prose: Grade 4 Grade 4 or reading for Performance: Grade 4

7 speaking of verse and speaking in Public: Prose: Grade 3 Grade 3 or reading for

Performance: Grade 36 speaking of verse and speaking in Public:

Prose: Grade 2 Grade 2 5 speaking of verse and speaking in Public:

Prose: Grade 1 Grade 1 4 speaking of verse and reading for

Prose: entry Level Performance: Grade 1 3 speaking of verse and reading for

Prose: Preliminary Performance: entry Level 2 speaking of verse and Group Preparatory:

Prose: Preparatory Choral speech 1/nursery speaking of verse and Group Introductory:

Prose: Introductory Choral speech

should you wish your child to attend LAmdA lessons, pleasecomplete the appropriate form. LAmdA costs £70 per term andthis fee is charged to your College account, which covers anaverage of 10 lessons per term. separate LAmdA examinationfees will also be charged to your school account. If at any stageyou wish to withdraw your child from classes please give a wholeterm of notice, as shorter notice may result in your child beingentered for an examination that you do not wish them to sit.

LOST PROPERTYPlease ask to check the lost property bin in the Prep school if yourchild has lost any item of school uniform. Any unclaimed itemsmay be discarded after each half term.

MASTERCLASSESThese saturday morning sessions are designed to provide ourpupils with a more concentrated sport training or academicenrichment opportunity, and are open to all Prep pupils of

whatever age and ability. masterclasses start at 9am and end at11.30am. unless otherwise stated, these all take place at the Prepschool and pupils may usually come tosschool in their homeclothes. for sporting masterclasses, pupils will need to come withthe appropriate sports kit. Pupils may use buses as appropriateand lunch is available also. Please contact your form Teacher toinform them if your child is attending and also of any bus orlunch requirements.

MEDICAL CENTRE (SAN)The College has a medical Centre (san), which is accessibleduring the school day, and is staffed by a fully qualified nurse.Pupils who are ill may be referred to the local doctor. Boarderswill be registered with the local GP practice and will thereforeneed to be treated as temporary residents when returning homefor the holidays. routine dental and medical appointmentsshould be arranged during holidays.

MEDICINESmedicines are handled by adults only and are handed in to andcollected from the Prep school staffroom. Teachers can administermedicine to pupils as long as written guidance is provided.

MUSIC TUITION(Please refer to the Forms Booklet)music Tuition lessons at Llandovery College are charged at a rateof £15 per half hour session.

each lesson is 30 minutes. Pupils usually have one lesson perweek; however, advanced pupils studying above Grade 5 orequivalent may receive one hour lessons weekly at the discretionof the music tutor. Hourly lessons will therefore cost £30.

CommitmentOnce you have booked lessons, your child will be committed forthe whole term. If your child no longer wishes to have musictuition, you must inform the College in writing (to Jameswilliams [email protected]) half a term in advance.

AttendanceIf your child is unable to attend a music lesson, please inform themusic department at the earliest opportunity. many of our tutorstravel long distances to teach at Llandovery College and wouldappreciate prior notice of cancellation. Please contact 01550720020 or email James williams on [email protected] 8.15am on the morning of the lesson at the latest. your child’sform Teacher will then try to reschedule the lesson or reimburseyou if rescheduling is not possible. Please be aware that you willbe charged for any unexplained absences such as your childforgetting the lesson or forgetting their instrument.

Instrument StorageIt is the responsibility of your child to look after their instruments.There is a storage room in the music department but we adviseall pupils to use their own personal lockers to store theirinstruments. The storage room is not locked throughout the dayalthough it is locked from 9pm-8am every day.

Prep and College Concertsmusical showcases

eisteddfod

Community Concerts

Performance Platforms

school musical

noson Lawen

Termly lunchtime recitals

rhandirmwyn Christmas by Candlelight

Annual Christmas Concert

nine Lessons and Carols

easter Concert

speech day

rwCmd masterclass/workshops

Orchestral Concerts

music scholars’ Concerts

External ExaminationsABrsm examinations

rock school Certificates

NOTICEPlease be aware that, as per our terms and conditions, we requireone full term’s written notice for any change of status within theschool academic year. notice should be addressed to the warden.This change of status includes:• Leaving the College• Changing from boarding to day• Cancellation of music and Lamda lessons

NUTRITIONThe College’s catering ethos is rooted in providing our pupils andstaff with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, cooked on site by ateam dedicated to creating ‘fuel for learning’.

we believe that sound nutrition and responsible sourcing linkedto the educational process promotes the physical and culturalwellbeing of all within the College community.

we are keen to reduce the environmental impact of our cateringservice and to ensure high quality ingredients we aim, whereverpossible, to use local suppliers.

Our catering team ensures ample choices each day includingvegetarian options, plenty of fresh fruit, salad and vegetables,providing healthy and tasty meals. Those with special andreligious dietary requirements are catered for and we aim toprovide dishes that will suit all tastes and cultural backgrounds.

All meals are served in the lovely surroundings of the Great Hall.meals are intended to be sociable, with few limits on time andconversation. Pupils can therefore enjoy relaxed meals whilstchatting to their friends, learning good habits from Prefects andstaff who join them. The College issues menus ahead of eachterm. free fruit is available for pupils throughout the day.

If your child has any special dietary requirements or you have anycomments on the service please contact your form Teacher.

OCCASIONAL BOARDINGOccasional Boarding is available at Llandovery College for daypupils wishing to spend an occasional night in the Prep BoardingHouse. Occasional Boarding is charged at £40 per night and isavailable for up to two nights per week only. Please note that ifpupils board for more than two nights per week this is classed asfull boarding and may be charged as such. The OccasionalBoarding charge includes the cost of dinner, breakfast andaccommodation and is dependent upon availability.

ORGANISATIONAL ADVICEwe encourage pupils to show greater independence in theirorganisation. By the time they enter the senior school, theyshould take responsibility for packing their own school bag,making sure that they have the required books and so on. Theirability to organise themselves and to be aware of what the nextday requires should grow as they pass through the Prep school.

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATIONLlandovery College has a thriving Parents’ Association whichorganises various events throughout the year to enable parentsto mix and socialise on an informal basis.

The Parents’ Association has a proud tradition of fundraising andhas, over the years, provided the College with a wealth ofequipment and resources.

PASTORAL CAREChild Protection and SafeguardingThe College is committed to promoting the health and welfareof all pupils and if staff members see signs that suggest thatone of the pupils may have been the victim of abuse (or is atrisk of abuse) staff will follow the procedures laid down by theSchool’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy 2016.

Child Protection and safeguarding is the responsibility of alladults and especially those working with children. Thedevelopment of appropriate procedures and the monitoring ofgood practice are also the responsibilities of the Care and socialservices Inspectorate wales (CssIw).



At Llandovery College we aim to:• have an ethos in which children feel secure; their viewpoints

are valued, they are encouraged to talk and are listened to• provide suitable support and guidance so that pupils have a

range of appropriate adults to whom they can turn if they areworried or in difficulties

• work with parents to build an understanding of the school’sresponsibility to ensure the welfare of all children and arecognition that this may occasionally require the children tobe referred to investigative agencies as a constructive andhelpful measure

• be vigilant in cases of suspected child abuse, recognising thesigns and symptoms, have clear procedures whereby staffreport such cases to senior staff and are aware of localprocedures so that information is effectively passed on to therelevant professionals

• monitor children who have been identified as at risk, keeping,in a secure place, clear records of pupils’ progress,maintaining sound policies on confidentiality, providinginformation to other professionals, submitting reports to caseconferences and attending court conferences

• provide child protection training regularly to school staff andin particular to designated teachers to ensure their skills andexpertise are up to date, and ensure that targeted funding forthis work is used solely for this purpose

• contribute to an inter-agency approach to Child Protection andsafeguarding by developing effective and supportive liaisonwith other agencies

• use the curriculum to raise pupils’ awareness and build

confidence so that pupils have a range of contacts andstrategies to ensure their own protection and understand theimportance of protecting others

• provide clear policy statements for parents and staff on thisand on both positive behaviour policies and the school’sapproach to bullying

• have a clear understanding of the various types of bullying -physical, verbal, cyber and indirect - and act promptly andfirmly to combat it, making sure that pupils are aware of theschool’s position on this issue and who they can contact forsupport

• have a clear policy about the handling of allegations of abuseby members of staff, ensuring that all staff are fully aware ofthe procedures and that they are followed correctly at all times

• have a written whole-school policy, produced, owned andregularly reviewed by the school’s staff and which clearlyoutlines the school’s position and positive action in respect ofthe aforementioned standards

The Designated Member of StaffMr Tom Jones is the safeguarding Officer (telephone 01550723056, e-mail [email protected]) and his deputy isMrs Jo Edwards (telephone 01550 723013, [email protected]). There is a designated mobile forurgent child protection concerns out of hours: 07594 246490.should both members of staff be absent then the matter shouldbe referred to another member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The full Child Protection and safeguarding Policy for parents andguardians is available on the College website –www.llandoverycollege.com

Llandovery College is committed to providing a caring, friendlyand safe environment for all our pupils so they can learn in arelaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind isunacceptable at our school. If bullying does occur, all pupilsshould be able to report it and know that incidents will be dealtwith promptly and effectively. we wish to create a TeLLInG school.This means that anyone who knows that bullying is happening isexpected to tell the staff. The school Council will play an activerole in reviewing the College’s anti bullying policy, which can befound on the College website and on noticeboards in Houses.

Children may tell a friend first for peer group support, but if theyvoice concerns to you we would hope that you would contact theCollege immediately, using the Hm as the first port of call, butknowing that the warden would also be eager to help resolveany difficulty as quickly as possible.

If your child feels the need to talk about concerns to someonethey can contact mr Tom Jones (safeguarding Officer), father Tim(College Chaplain) or our independent counsellor, Cathrinwildwood. numbers are available from noticeboards within theHouses and around the main College building.

PERSONAL POSSESSIONSPersonal possessions should be clearly marked. Please mark allclothing and towels. Articles of value should be insured underyour own household policy, under all risks. In the interests ofsecurity, large sums of money should be given to the formTeacher for safekeeping. equally, highly valuable items shouldnot be brought to school. we cannot guarantee the security ofpersonal possessions, although every effort is taken to ensure asafe and secure environment for your child. Boarders’ roomsshould be kept neat and tidy to allow cleaners reasonable access.An inspection of all boarders’ rooms is carried out twice weekly.

POLICIESKey policies can be found on the College website. All otherpolicies can be provided on request.

PREFECTSLlandovery Prep school has a well-established Prefect system.Prefects are older pupils who have been given positions ofleadership and responsibility over and above that which isexpected of all pupils. Prefects support the deputy Head in the smooth running of theschool. A Head Boy and Head Girl lead the team of Prefects.

Prefects are expected to set an example of integrity, kindness,fairness and commitment to the school’s mission and ethos.

Prefects do not have the authority to sanction pupils directly, butalways work with staff to ensure good order and fair play withinthe school. The Prefect’s privilege is having the opportunity toserve and mould the community.

The process for appointing Prefects is a consultative one thattakes place in the Trinity term and involves canvassing the

opinions of all of the staff. Prefect appointments are determinedby the warden.

PREP CLUBPrep sessions are available for our pupils and built into the co-curricular programme to help those who may struggle withmanaging their academic commitments and for those who havelittle time to complete their prep once home in the evenings.

PREP WORKPrep work is what other schools may call homework. Prep is bothimportant and necessary. It reinforces work taught during the dayand promotes independent study. Class and subject teachersmay set prep to be carried out outside of the classroom. for theyoungest pupils, this would normally take the form of readingand learning spellings or times tables. As pupils move upthrough the school, the amount and level of prep required willunderstandably increase.

PUNCTUALITYwe believe that punctuality is an important part of self-disciplineand is essential to good time management. Pupils should arriveat school between 8.20am and 8.30am ready for the day. Ifpupils are late it will be marked in the register. Punctuality for alllessons and activities is required.

REPORTS AND PARENTS’ EVENINGSParents/guardians will receive a report at the end of eachacademic term and there are opportunities for formalparent/teacher meetings. meetings with new parents/guardianswill be arranged by the form Teachers in the first term. There willalso be a series of Parent Information evenings held at the schoolwhen every form Teacher will make a presentation pertaining tocurriculum provision, ethos and school organisation. Parents/guardians will also receive an interim report on academic andpastoral progress every half term.

There are annual Parents’ evenings for all year groups. you willreceive an e-mail notification prior to the event.

SCHOLARSHIP PROCESSscholarships are reserved for pupils with exceptional ability. Inthe Prep school these can be Academic, sporting or musical. Theselection process for existing pupils takes place in the Lent Termof year 6, with a view to the scholarships being applied from thebeginning of year 7.

Parents of year 6 pupils may wish for their child to be consideredfor one or possibly more scholarships. In this case, please contactthe deputy Head during the michaelmas term. There is norestriction on entry into the scholarship process, but parentsshould be mindful of the impact of entering the process on theirchild as there is only a finite number of scholarships on offer andthe criteria for selection is rigorous.

for an Academic scholarship, pupils will sit an examinationtesting mathematics, english and non-verbal reasoning. They will

also have an interview with a member of the College staff. Thisexamination will take place on scholarship day at the same timeas for external candidates.

sport scholarships are awarded to those candidates displayingexceptional talent and potential in one or more sportingdisciplines. Candidates will undergo a one hour practicalassessment of ability in at least one of the major team sports ofrugby, Hockey, netball, Cricket, football or Athletics. successfulcandidates will be expected to be effective leaders of the schoolsports teams and make a significant contribution to the sportingsuccess of Llandovery Prep school. Candidates will be assessedand interviewed by members of the College sports staff on one ofthe sports scholarship days, held every term.

musical scholarships are assessed by the director of music with aperformance of two contrasting pieces of music, a sight readingand an aural test. The standard of performance expected is Grade Ivstandard. However, evidence of talent and promise of developmentis of more importance than actual examinations passed. Ofparticular importance is the candidate’s desire to play a leadingrole in the College’s musical ensembles, the Choir and Orchestra. If you would like further clarification on this please contact thedeputy Head who will be able to provide advice.

external candidates will be assessed at the start of Lent term bythe same team outlined above to ensure fairness. Once thisprocess has been completed, the warden will be consulted andcommunicate awards to be made.

Please note that there is no entrance examination into theSenior School.

SCHOOL COUNCILThe school Council at Llandovery Prep school provides anopportunity for the pupil voice to be heard. It is an organisationconsisting of elected pupils who wish to make a difference withinthe school by allowing all pupils the chance to experiencegenuine participation.

SECURITYThe security pads on the doors in all buildings are for the safetyand protection of pupils and staff. Please do not prop doors open.Pupils are not allowed to open the school door to any adult. Theywill instead inform a member of staff.

SHOPIn term time the school shop is open 8.30am – 4.30pm, mondayto friday, selling snacks, stationery and toiletries in addition touniform and kit. Items must be paid for on request, either bycash or debit card (the College has its own ‘GoHenry’ preloadedcash card system), and we regret that items cannot be added tothe College bill. The shop is situated just off the main concoursein the main building. during term time, the shop is closedbetween 12.10 – 12.40pm.

Summer opening times for uniform fittings are byappointment.

To make an appointment, please contact mrs Ina Jones on 01550723060 during August or call the main reception on 01550723000 during July. [email protected]

SHOW AND TELLOn occasion Pre-Prep pupils will get an opportunity to share theirexperiences with their peers in a speaking and listening activity.They can bring in an object or talk about something that theyhave done. They stand in front of the class and talk for a fewminutes about their object or experience, prompted by questionsfrom the teacher if needed. At the end of their speech they will beasked questions by their peers and will answer if they are able to.

This purpose of this activity is to give each pupil confidence inspeaking to a familiar group, using appropriate language toengage the listener, speaking in complete sentences andanswering and asking questions as well as being an attentivelistener.

SNACKSThere is a Tuck shop in the Prep school selling healthy snacks anddrinks during afternoon break. fruit is always available and ahealthy tea will be provided by the school. no nuts or nut productsare to be consumed on school premises. Chewing gum and anyother confection are strictly forbidden. Parents are welcome toprovide their child with a healthy snack if they so wish.

Pupils in years 7 and 8 may purchase snacks in the Great Hallduring morning break and in the school shop throughout the day.

SPEECH DAYPrep school speech day is our annual awards day and pupilsfrom Pre-Prep to year 8 attend this important event. Pupils arerecognised for sporting, musical, personal and academicachievement. A Chapel service precedes the awards ceremony.All parents/guardians are welcome. College speech day is on adifferent date and Prep school pupils are not expected to attend.

There is also a Prep school Awards Ceremony at the end of thesummer Term to recognise other achievements.

SPORTS SELECTION POLICYThe sports department at Llandovery Prep school recognises theneed and desires to work towards an inclusive, sport for Allapproach that enables as many boys and girls as possible toparticipate in a wide variety of extra-curricular sporting activities.

At Llandovery, the sports department endeavours to balance thepursuit of excellence with giving opportunities for all, includingthe opportunity to represent the school in competitive fixturesagainst other schools.

The following guidelines are applied with regard to team selection:• Teachers in charge of teams will use their professionalism and

experience to select the best teams to represent the school incompetitive matches

• Team selection will be based on merit, including factors suchas ability, commitment to practice, dedication andsportsmanship

• If a pupil’s behaviour is consistently poor then sanctions maybe taken whereby the child may not represent the school in aforthcoming fixture. such decisions will be consistent and inline with the school’s discipline policy, and involve theAssistant Head, form Teachers and sports Co-ordinator

• House Points system: if a pupil receives five demerits in oneweek he/she may be excluded from selection. such a decisionwill be made in consultation with the Assistant Head, formTeachers and sports Co-oordinator

• Any pupil chosen to represent a school team must display thenecessary qualities outlined in the school code, to be Kind,decent and Honest. In a situation in which a pupil has

contravened the school code to a degree where they are askedto meet with the Assistant Head they may be excluded fromselection

• The manner in which pupils present themselves – dress,manners, helpfulness, sportsmanship – is of vital importanceand pupils who contravene such codes may lose Housepoints, which can impact on potential selection (refer todemerits in the House Points section)

• Prep: pupils who do not return prep work set may beexcluded from selection

• depending on numbers, some year groups will be joined tocreate one squad for example years 5 and 6 and year 3 and 4.If this is the case selection depends on merit as outlinedabove

• If a child is selected as a substitute then they will look forwardto playing some part of the match

• Any issues regarding team selection should be brought to theattention of the sports Co-ordinator





SWIMMINGwe feel that the ability to swim is a vital life skill for all of ourpupils. Pupils from Pre-prep to year 6 swim every week in thelocal pool and need to bring in swimming kit on these days.Please put the swimming kit into the school rucksack rather thanthe school sports bag.

TRANSITION DAYSThe transition from Prep school to senior school is managedcarefully and is a gradual process. for pupils in year 8 one of thebig differences that they will find as they move on is theintroduction of saturday school. To prepare them for this, thereare a number of Transition days in the Lent and Trinity Termswhere all year 8 pupils are expected to attend a saturday school.On these days a full programme of lessons will run with seniorschool staff.

Transition is a key responsibility of the upper Prep Lead.

TRIPSLlandovery College recognises the value of educationalexcursions, sports fixtures and tours. The College seeks to give allpupils varied opportunities for such experience and to controlcosts in order to maintain accessibility.

many excursions are subsidised within the College fee structure.However, the cost of some trips is passed on to parents. suchcosts are communicated by trip leaders and must be paid prior toa trip taking place: they cannot be added to College bills. Theschool shop receives payments for such trips.

UNIFORMPupils are expected to arrive at school wearing full uniform withblack shoes unless the deputy Head provides consent foralternative clothing to be worn, for example sports kit for acompetitive fixture. with all the varied activities going on at theschool it is sometimes difficult for younger pupils to manage alarge amount of kit and/or uniform so there is more leeway forthem to wear College sportswear to school.

for sports activities and physical education we require pupils towear the appropriate Llandovery College sportswear, which isavailable to purchase from the school shop. Having the correctkit is integral to the rules and safety elements of sports activitiesand as such forms part of the selection policy for competitivefixtures and events.

uniform can be purchased at the College shop which is situatedjust off the concourse in the main school building and is open atset times throughout the summer holidays. There is a 2.5%charge for credit card payment.

see also uniform list on page 12.

VALUABLES/MOBILE PHONESPlease do not allow your child to bring expensive items or largesums of money to school. mobile phones and other devices suchas tablets are permitted on the understanding that they arehanded in to form Teachers at the beginning of the school day,when they will be put away in the safety of the staffroom until theend of the day.

WELSHAs a proudly welsh school pupils are given opportunities, whereappropriate, to develop and apply knowledge andunderstanding of the cultural, economic, environmental,historical and linguistic characteristics of wales.

All pupils should have the opportunity to experience:• a sense of welsh place and heritage• a sense of pride in wales• a better understanding of the creative and expressive arts that

are unique to wales • a political and economic understanding of welsh society• an appreciation of the diverse environment of wales• an appreciation of the religious beliefs in wales• an awareness of the rich culture and history of wales• an appreciation of the welsh Language

The following are also encouraged:• The welsh society• the use of welsh• welsh dimension in schemes of work• welsh reading material in the College Library• Participation in residential courses, e.g. Llangrannog• eisteddfod• welsh language and culture focused trips and excursions• welsh component within wellbeing and Inspiring futures

programmes• welsh assemblies

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