LIFE IN
GALPIN’S
AN A - Z GUIDE
August 2015
Welcome to King’s and, more particularly, to Galpin’s. Everyone involved with the
House hopes that you are looking forward to the adventure you are about to begin.
This ‘A to Z’ booklet is designed to answer any questions that you and your parents
might have as you prepare to begin life in Galpin’s. It has been put together with the
help of staff and pupils, and it is packed with useful information and interesting facts.
If we can help in any other way, or if anything bothers you, however slightly, don't
hesitate to e-mail, phone or write. We shall soon let you know if a concern is
needless!
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POCKET HISTORY OF GALPIN'S and
ABSENCE
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A POCKET HISTORY OF GALPIN’S
Galpin's, originally the Headmaster's house, was built in the early 1860s, during the
headmastership of Dr. John Mitchinson. Mitchinson initiated the meeting of
headmasters which lead to the founding of HMC; the Headmasters’ Conference.
Galpin's occupies the site of the monastic Aula Nova, parts of which remain
incorporated in the structure of the House, and its proximity to that building's still
existent Norman staircase largely explains what must be a fair claim to being the most
photographed boarding house in the country. 'Its general appearance, on either the
East or the North face, is very striking,' the Kent Herald for July 7th 1864 reported,
'but the style of architecture defies classification, being a cross between Gothic and
Elizabethan, in the commingling of which great taste is manifested.' Galpin's became
an autonomous boarding house in 1952, and now accommodates more than fifty boys,
a matron, the Housemaster and his family. The House takes its name from The
Reverend Arthur Galpin, Headmaster from 1897 until 1910, a scholar, sportsman,
musician and administrator of distinction, who raised academic achievements at
King's to new standards.
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
Where a boy is to miss any lesson time, other than for medical or dental
appointments, a Housemaster has no jurisdiction. An e-mail outlining the
proposed arrangements should be sent to me as early as possible. I can then forward
this to a member of the Senior Management Team. Please be aware that absences are
considered only in exceptional circumstances.
B is for BAGS, BEGINNINGS
BICYCLES
OF TERMS AND HALF TERMS, and
BAGS
Boys should have a clearly marked robust bag or briefcase (any kind, any colour) to
store their books outside the Dining Hall and in other public places. Plastic carrier
bags are unacceptable.
BEGINNINGS OF TERMS AND HALF TERMS
For their first day at King’s, Shell boys receive instructions from the School Office,
usually sent in the second half of August. Thereafter, boarders are required to be
back by 6pm on the first day of a full term, and by 9.30pm on the first day of a
half term. The House is open from 2pm at the beginning of terms, and from 5pm at
half terms. Earlier arrivals can only be catered for by arrangement. An exception to
this is at the start of the Summer Term in the Shell year, when it has been customary
to hold the Shell parents’ meeting in the afternoon. It is perfectly in order to offload
things before the meeting.
Dates of terms are published in the School Calendar, which is issued to both parents
and pupils. King’s cannot make travel arrangements, although matrons can book taxis
as necessary and, at certain times of the year, coaches are laid on to London.
BICYCLES
Bicycles are not essential at the start, although older boys sometimes find them useful
for getting to the lakes for rowing. The School Insurance no longer covers bicycles,
so they need to be insured privately. The owner's name should be painted on the bike
and parents should check that it is roadworthy. Helmets and a luminous
belt/bodyflash are required, and D locks are strongly recommended. The Galpin's
bike racks are to the right of the area behind School House, through the right hand
door.
C is for CONFIRMATION and CATHOLIC SERVICES
CONFIRMATION
King’s prepares pupils of any age for Confirmation, although there is a tendency for
pupils to choose to be confirmed in the earlier years. The Confirmation Service is
held in the Cathedral during the Lent Term. Details will be available from the
Chaplain in the Autumn.
CATHOLIC SERVICES
On ‘Choice Sundays’ (Sundays without a Matins service), Roman Catholics may
attend one of the masses in St. Thomas' Roman Catholic Church in Canterbury.
There are masses at 8.00am, 9.30am and 11.00am, although the 9.30am ‘family’
service is probably the best choice. Boys should wear ‘formal change’ (i.e. smart,
non-uniform, preferably with a tie).
D is for DRESS and DUVETS (AND OTHER BED LINEN)
DRESS
The King’s School Shop (01227 595551) can supply all items of uniform. New
parents are advised to make an appointment before term starts at their earliest
convenience. Galpin's Matron also has a small supply of second-hand uniform
and sportswear for emergency spares. Hardly anyone wears a waistcoat, the
alternative to pullovers. School shoes must be made from plain black, polished
leather. The smallest of colour flashes, boots/anything rising over the ankle, and laces
which run round the side of the shoe are not permissible. The ‘Recommended School
Shoes’ sheet shows suitable styles.
School uniform (also known as ‘Canterbury Dress’ or, informally, ‘Penguin’) is worn
for all school functions, including parents' meetings, concerts, plays and talks.
Rules for ‘standard change’ (what a boy can wear when he has no commitment of
any kind) are fairly flexible. Most things are permissible provided they are clean,
unpatched, of quiet design, tidily worn and in good repair. This includes jeans and
trainers. T-shirts must be of quiet design, and if they are likely to be worn under
shirts, plain white, without writing or designs. It is useful to have at least two pairs of
jeans and three non-school shirts.
DUVETS (and bed linen)
Some boys choose to send one duvet cover and one set of bed linen to Matron a week
before term starts. There is no need to try posting the duvet itself; in Galpin’s, we are
more than happy for pupils to bring their duvets with them on the first day of term.
You might like to buy some fitted sheets, as these can make life a lot easier for boys
when they perform the weekly bed change. The School Laundry is known for the zeal
with which it approaches duvet covers but, if needs be, Matron will arrange for
mangled poppers to be replaced with tapes.
E is for ENDS OF TERMS, E-MAIL and ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ENDS OF TERMS
Holidays at ends of terms and half terms begin (like exeats) only after the last formal
commitment. When half-term and full-term holidays begin at 8.45am, boys who are
being picked up by their parents are usually free to go the evening before. It is
essential that parents e-mail Matron in advance if they wish to make use of this
option. It is imperative that parents of Tier 4 visa holders liaise with Matron well in
advance of any school holiday, and submit the relevant form via the Parent Portal.
UKBA requires the School to collate detailed information of pupils’ planned travel
arrangements and accommodation.
The Autumn Term ends with the Carol Service, after which pupils can travel home
with parents. Please remember to tell Matron in advance by e-mail if this is planned.
The Summer Term ends with the Commemoration Service, drinks for parents in the
Galpin's garden at lunchtime, and Speeches and Prize giving in the afternoon.
E-MAIL
Boys are given an e-mail address in their first ICT lesson at King’s. They can then use
the House computers, or those in the nearby ICT rooms, to send and receive messages.
Galpin’s is floodwired, so there are computer points in all of the boys’ rooms. There
are also Wi-Fi hotspots at various locations in the building.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Radios, stereos, ipods, tablets and laptops may be brought to School, but I would
suggest nothing too valuable or fragile. Ipads are increasingly being used to deliver
the new digital curriculum. We urge Shells only to use them during lessons and prep
until after the first exeat; games and films can distract pupils from making the most of
the opportunities on offer at King’s. Neither games consoles, such as Playstations or
Xboxes, nor large screens are permitted in House. Headphones must accompany
sound equipment. An alarm clock is useful, but not one so loud that it might wake up
half the House!
If more sockets are required, a 4-way fused extension outlet should be used. These
consist of a short extension lead with a plug on one end, and four fused sockets in a
row on the other end. It is essential that only one plug is connected to a socket.
Multi-plug adaptors (the cube type that plug directly into the wall socket and are then
capable of taking several other plugs) should not be used under any circumstances.
King’s supplies desklamps, kettles, toasters, televisions and DVD recorders. Boys
cannot bring their own. The School Electrician tours each house once a term, and any
unsafe equipment is removed. Only electric heaters that have been supplied and
installed by the Premises Department can be used, and electric sandwich makers
(which must be PAC tested by the School) are confined to kitchens. Electric blankets
are not allowed.
F is for FOOD and FURNISHINGS
FOOD
School is very hungry work. School meals are compulsory and provide plenty of
choice, but experience has shown that lockable tuck boxes (available from the School
Shop) filled with goodies are invaluable. My advice would be to avoid cheap or
combination padlocks! Galpinites recommend bringing an initial supply of spreads
for toast (e.g. marmite, jam etc.), a box of cereal, a named plate, bowl and mug, and a
knife, fork and spoon for in-house use. The House has four kitchens with fridges,
kettles, toasters and microwave ovens. Pupils' own electrical kitchen equipment is not
allowed in studies, although Sixth Formers may have a fridge if they wish. Cleaning
ladies are required by Health and Safety policy to throw out anything in fridges
beyond its use-by date. Fridge temperatures are monitored regularly by Matron.
FURNISHINGS
Any extra furnishings brought in, such as cushions, bean bags or additional chairs,
must meet British Standard 5852 (fire resistance).
G is for GARDEN and GUARDIANS
GARDEN
Galpinites are lucky enough to have their own garden. It is used during the first half
of the Autumn Term and then again in the Summer. Typically, it is a setting for
barbecues, swing ball, quiet study and general relaxation! Due to its proximity to a
number of windows, boys are not allowed to play ball games in the garden. Neither
are they permitted to make too much noise. The garden becomes ‘out of bounds’ after
9.15pm and when it is wet.
GUARDIANS
Boys whose parents do not live in this country are required by the School to have an
accessible guardian. The latter must be prepared to act in an emergency and to look
after their charge(s) whenever necessary. It is essential that a guardian nomination
form is completed by both parents and guardian and returned to Admissions before the
start of the academic year. I also need a contact address or telephone number if
parents go away. Guardians must meet with me before the end of the first term.
H is for HOUSEMASTER and HOME/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
HOUSEMASTER
I am almost always available on the study phone between 8.10am and 8.30am, and
then between 7.30-10.45pm, the phone is manned by either me or a tutor. If a tutor is
unable to answer your query, he will be happy to take a message. Movements vary at
other times, from day to day and term to term. I do have an answerphone, however,
and this tells me the time (and day) of calls. If you choose to leave a message, I shall
get back to you as soon as possible. I, or the tutor on duty, will obviously need time to
answer if talking to boys somewhere in the House, so it is certainly worth letting the
phone ring until the answerphone cuts in and leaving a message. Alternatively, you
could use e-mail. I check my inbox on a frequent basis. For urgent matters and those
requiring discussion, I would strongly suggest a phone call. Such communication is
also more suitable in the event of a tutor covering for me; he may not access House emails, but will always respond to phone messages.
Housemaster’s Contact Details:
Phone: 01227 595539
E-mail: jmh@kings-school.co.uk
HOME/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
Home/School partnership is something that Mrs. Hutchings and I view as extremely
important, and Galpinites are delighted to welcome parents, relatives and friends to
House Plays and Concerts (at least one of which takes place on an annual basis),
sports fixtures, and all other events in the School Calendar. I shall also be in touch
with all parents after new boys’ initial few days.
I is for INSURANCE OF VALUABLES
All items brought to School must be clearly and indelibly marked. The School
Security Officers are also able to invisibly name valuable possessions. Details of the
optional insurance scheme (highly recommended) are sent to you by the Bursar's
Office. Should you choose not to subscribe to this scheme, you must ensure that your
Home Insurance adequately covers all belongings brought to King’s. Boys are asked
to e-mail me with the full details (make, model, serial number, colour and cost) of
each valuable they have in their possession. This includes bicycles. As soon as new
items are brought into School, information must be updated. Any theft or damage
must be reported to me immediately. Valuables such as passports, travel documents
and tickets should be handed to me for safe keeping, but boys must remember to
collect them in good time. The Music School has a secure store for large musical
instruments. The Music Administrator gives pupils the combination number and the
latter supply a padlock if they so wish.
J is for JUICE (and other luxuries)
Having placed an order at the start of term, juice is delivered to your study. There is a
small selection from which to choose. Milk and bread are available in your kitchen.
K is for KING’S WEEK
King’s Week is the cultural highlight of the year, popular with pupils, staff, parents
and visitors. It takes place in the last week of the Summer Term and, amongst other
events, includes concerts, plays, fashion and dance shows. Almost everyone is
involved, often more than once!
L is for LUGGAGE and LIBRARY
LUGGAGE
Please try not to bring trunks to School. They are too heavy and difficult to
manoeuvre. Instead, bring suitcases or holdalls which should be clearly named. Once
unpacked, these are stored in the designated area on the ground floor. Although it is
occasionally impossible, for overseas pupils some items can be stored in the House
during the holidays. All belongings should be packed carefully in clearly labelled
bags or boxes and moved to the Quiet Room in the last day or two of term. Boys are
encouraged to take all of their clothing home so that parents can assess its
respectability.
LIBRARY
The House Library can be found just off the entrance hall. It houses a selection of
reference material as well as classic and modern fiction. Boys often opt to work in the
Library during prep time. The main School Library is located over at St. Augustine’s,
a 5 minute walk.
M is for MATRON, MONEY and MUSIC
MATRON
Galpin’s Matron is Mrs. Ruth van der Walt. Ruth works in partnership with the
School Doctors, the staff in the Medical Centre and the Night Matrons to address
matters relating to the boys’ health. This may include the administering of
medication, making referrals to medical and dental departments, accompanying pupils
to appointments, helping to organise travel arrangements and offering day-to-day
support and advice to pupils. Ruth also runs the domestic side of the House and will
always be able to offer experienced answers to queries regarding clothing and
ailments.
During the term, Ruth works designated shifts throughout the day. When she is off
duty, Galpinites have access to the matrons in neighbouring Houses. From 8.30pm,
the School’s night matrons take over.
Matron’s Contact Details: Phone: 01227 595541
E-mail: rvdw@kings-school.co.uk
MONEY
King’s asks parents not to open a bank account for their child before he/she enters the
Fifth Form, meaning that Shells and Removes use the Galpin's pocket money scheme.
Cheques for pocket money or anything else to do with the House should be made
payable to ‘The King’s School Canterbury’ and given to me at the start of term.
The norm for Shells is £90 per term. Pupils are advised not to have about them more
than ten pounds; if more than this is needed then I can make a special arrangement. It
is certainly wise for Sixth Formers to be beginning to use a bank or building society
account. Cash should not be sent to pupils through the post and PIN numbers should
never be written down or revealed to anyone. It is obviously advisable to avoid
numbers relating to birthdays or other personal details.
MUSIC
Music is a big part of many Galpinites’ lives. Indeed, you will often hear pianos being
played, guitars being strummed and songs being sung! The House is ideally situated
near the Edred Wright Music School and it is here that all large (and noisy!)
instruments should be stored and practised. The best times for keen musicians to
perfect their skills are after Supper and before Prep (6.30-7.30pm), after 9.15pm
and/or on a Sunday.
N is for NEWSPAPERS
Due to falling demand, newspapers and periodicals are no longer delivered to House.
However, boys are encourage to take out subscriptions online, or to make individual
arrangements with Nothgate Newsagents.
O is for OFFICIALS
Hall Officials (more commonly known as Shell Monitors) are appointed in the
penultimate year. They take it in turns to supervise the Shell prep time.
P is for PHONE CALLS and POST
PHONE CALLS
Unless specific permission has been granted, mobile phones must neither be used,
nor switched on, during the school day or any other school commitment, in Prep,
or after 10.00pm. Please confine contacts to 9.15-10.00pm (9.50pm for Shells) or
1.30-2.30pm and 6.00-7.20pm. At the start of the academic year, the Duty Tutor will
collect phones belonging to Shells at bedtime. They may be collected from the
Housemaster’s study at 8.10am.
POST
Mail sent to the House address is put on the table in the entrance hall as soon as it
arrives. It is not forwarded during holidays unless university offers are involved.
Q is for QUIET ROOM
The Quiet Room is home to the House computers. It also offers the boys an additional
study space during Prep. The name speaks for itself! Anyone who is given a Late
Leave or who wishes to work during an Order Prep should go to the Quiet Room.
R is for RULES and RECREATION CENTRE
RULES
The Headmaster’s Office will send you a copy of the School Rules and I shall provide
you with a copy of the House Rules. I suggest that boys and parents read them
together; it helps everyone to understand how the School operates.
Smoking is not allowed at King's. When there is entertaining in the Flat or in the
House, alcohol is amongst the choices offered to Sixth Formers, but never to Shells,
Removes or Fifths. Widely differing practices between home and school can, of
course, give rise to confusion, and as a boarding school education is very much a
partnership, Housemasters and Housemistresses welcome the opportunity to discuss
policies with parents. The Headmaster asks parents to plan parties for their children
during holidays rather than in term time.
RECREATION CENTRE
The Recreation Centre courts (four squash, four badminton, basketball, netball and
football) can be booked at the Recreation Centre, but you can often just turn up and
ask for courts at reception. For the nine tennis courts, you need only turn up. Anyone
from King's can swim at the Recreation Centre, at a variety of times during the week.
Pupils can also go to public sessions by obtaining a receipt at reception. Current
pupils advise that keen swimmers bring an extra towel, and new boys bring their own
swimming trunks rather than buying the skimpy ones from the School Shop!
S
is for SIGNING OUT and
NECESSITIES)
STATIONERY
(AND OTHER LESSON
SIGNING OUT
Boys who are going to miss Prep, or the 1.30pm and/or 4.30pm Sunday call over, need
the Housemaster's permission. When they have this, they must sign out in the booklet
in the hall, crossing themselves off when they return. Any boy who leaves the House
after 7.30pm must also sign out.
STATIONERY (AND OTHER LESSON NECESSITIES)
All pupils need a calculator. Experienced Shells stress wear; in general, you should
try to bring things that are tried, tested and durable. The flimsy and flashy are more
likely to disappoint. For lessons, you will need to have a pad of A4 paper, pens, ink
(preferably black), pencils, highlighters, an eraser and a ruler. A number of different
coloured ring binder files also prove useful. The School Stationery Shop in the Social
Centre can supply more from the first teaching day onwards.
T is for TUTORS andTIMETABLE
TUTORS
Each boy has a tutor who takes primary responsibility for academic work and
progress. Formal meetings take place at least once a week and informal meetings
occur more frequently. You will meet the tutors at tea on the first day of term. They
are Mark Smiley (Deputy Housemaster and teacher of Biology), Tim Armstrong
(Head of Modern Languages), Peter Cordeaux (Head of Art), Lewin Hynes (teacher of
Chemistry), Richard Singfield (Director of Sport) and Neil Warnick (Mathematics).
Although your Tutor will be allocated from the outset, I shall tutor all Shells until the
first assessment point (usually interim grades).
TIMETABLE
The weekly timetable is as follows:
SUNDAY
09:30
10:30
13:30
16:30
18:00 - 19:00
19:20 - 21.15
22:15
Matins or Sung Eucharist, Talk or Service*
Brunch
Call over
Call over
Supper
Call over and Prep
In House
*Evensong replaces Matins on Evensong Sundays. The morning call over is at 10:30, followed by brunch at 11:00. Evensong
starts at 18:30.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
PERIOD 1
08:55-09:30
PERIOD 2
09:35-10:10
PERIOD 3
10:15-10:50
WHOLE SCHOOL BREAK
PERIOD 4
11:15-11:50
PERIOD 5
11:55-12:30
PERIOD 6
12:35-13:10
PERIOD 7
13:15-13:50
Lunch taken during these periods for different year groups/classes
WHOLE SCHOOL BREAK
PERIOD 8
14:45-15:20
PERIOD 9
15:25-16:00
Winter timetable* on Wednesdays and Fridays:
Period 8 = 16:45-17:20; Period 9 = 17:25-18:00
*Second half of Autumn Term and Lent Term
TUESDAY, THURSDAY
PERIOD 1
08:55-09:30
PERIOD 2
09:35-10:10
PERIOD 3
10:15-10:50
WHOLE SCHOOL BREAK
PERIOD 4
11:15-11:50
PERIOD 5
11:55-12:30
PERIOD 6
12:35-13:10
PERIOD 7
13:15-13:50
WHOLE SCHOOL BREAK
GAMES/ACTIVITIES
SATURDAY
PERIOD 1
08:35-09:10
PERIOD 2
09:15-09:50
PERIOD 3
09:55-10:30
WHOLE SCHOOL BREAK
PERIOD 4
10:55-11:30
PERIOD 5
11:35-12:10
WHOLE SCHOOL LUNCH
Lunch taken during these periods for different year
groups/classes
Bells are rung at intervals in the morning and to signify roll calls. Prep takes place
from 19:30 – 21:15 every evening, except for Saturday. Boys are encouraged to work
beyond 21:15 on Wednesdays and Sundays, when no visiting is permitted.
U is for USEFUL TIPS FROM CURRENT SHELLS
The Shells have put their heads together and come up with the following helpful hints:
 Don’t worry about making friends: you will. Older boys are very friendly and
there are no initiation ceremonies;
 Finding your way around King’s is soon not a problem (you are given a map of
the School);
 Make sure you’ve got plenty of games socks;
 Bring something that makes you feel at home (e.g. photos of family and
friends);
 Bring a few files and packs of dividers; a lot of your work will be done on A4
paper, and it is good to be as organised as possible from the very beginning.
V is for VEHICLE ACCESS
At the start and end of terms and half terms, parking and unloading can be very
problematic, particularly if everyone is coming or going at about the same time. Be
warned that on the last day of the Summer Term, there is very limited access through
the Mint Yard Gate. If you cannot get a space to park even briefly in the School
grounds, the St. Radigund’s car park is nearest - but do not leave valuables on display
in the car!
W is for WORK , WORK EXPERIENCE and WEBSITES
WORK
Whilst pupils will be encouraged to get involved in a wide range of activities,
academic achievement must always remain paramount. Regular ‘traffic lights’
(Interim Grades) and tutor cards (Interim Reports) help to give an overview of pupils’
progress, and any ‘problem’ areas will be immediately explored. Tutors are always
happy to help boys during Prep, and various departments open their doors outside
timetabled lessons. The Art Centre, for example, is open each weekday and Saturday
afternoon. Even Sundays are added as exam season approaches!
WORK EXPERIENCE
Many parents make arrangements for valuable work experience in holidays, often at
the end of the Fifth Form and in the 6b year. Offers from parents who might be able
to provide placements are always most welcome.
WEBSITES
Parents and boys alike can acquire a great deal of useful information from both the
School (www.kings-school.co.uk) and House websites (www.galpinshouse.co.uk). I
would urge you to keep a close eye on the ‘Key Dates’ section of the latter; this can
prove particularly helpful when planning exeats.
X is for EXEATS
Full regulations regarding exeats are given in section 4 of the School Rules. The
most important points are that, with the exception of fixed exeats, all exeats are at the
Housemaster's discretion, that they are subject to the fulfilling of school commitments
(e.g. if your son is in a team representing the School he cannot leave until after the
game), and that they must end by 9.30pm on Sunday.
In common with other Houses, Galpin's asks that parents do not arrange any form of
exeat/Sunday lunch for their son's first three weekends in the School. This allows us
to do activities as a group, encouraging the Shells to put down roots. The Junior InterHouse Drama Competition, an event which involves all Shells, takes place on the
third weekend.
For Full Weekend Exeats:
1. Please request these in writing by the Thursday preceding the exeat, ideally via email. The request must detail where the exeat will be spent, what time the boy will
depart/return, and how the boy will be travelling. Where a pupil wishes to go on
an exeat with family friends or the parents/guardian of another pupil, he must ensure
that the written permission of his own parents or guardian, and also of the people he
is to stay with, is communicated directly to me. For ease, exeat forms are provided
on the School website (www.kings-school.co.uk) under contacts and maps > contacts
> Houses > Galpin’s.
2. Parents are asked to bring boys back on the Sunday, before 7.15pm or after 9.15pm.
Prep time is to be avoided to ensure that those working are not disrupted. All boys
must be back by 9.30pm at the latest.
Sunday Exeats, and Lunches Out:
A Sunday exeat begins after the last school commitment, which for most boys is
Matins (ending by 10.30am) or the Sunday service or talk (ending by 11.00am). I like
boys to be back in time to settle for Prep (i.e. by 7.15pm), unless we have agreed in
advance to the contrary. On an Evensong Sunday, boys must be back in time for the
service. Sunday exeats or Sunday lunches should be requested in writing in the
same way as weekend exeats.
Should a boy ever have to travel in a car driven by someone who is not his parent,
it is important that I receive permission in writing, naming the driver.
Y is for YEAR GROUP DUTIES
Shells and Removes share responsibilities for bells, recycling, kitchen and juice
deliveries on a rota, Shells being responsible for one side of the House, Removes for
the other. Removes do these duties for the Shells until they are used to school
routines.
Z is for Zzzzzz
Sleep is an essential part of the timetable and, unless you get enough of it, you won’t
be able to realise your full potential. Each year group has a different bedtime:
10.00pm for Shells, 10.15pm for Removes, 10.30pm for Fifths, 10.45pm for 6bs and
11.00pm for 6as. Monitors will work with House staff to check that lights are out and
all is quiet!
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We are very much looking forward to your arrival in Galpin’s and to you contributing
and gaining a great deal here. So don’t worry about anything before you join us, and
work hard, play hard, aspire and make the most of opportunities from the moment you
start. Galpinites have a tradition of rising achievement and that is a tradition in which
we want you to share! See you soon!
With very best wishes,
Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings