School Rules

Whole School

In general, schools have too many rules and in an effort to reduce sanctions to a minimum, Rossall bases its code of behaviour on four general principles.  We expect all of our pupils and staff to share these.

• We believe in giving our best effort in all things at all times and fulfilling our commitments
• We believe in trying to be a positive influence in all we do and encouraging others to do the same
• We believe in being courteous, considerate and respectful to others
• We believe in taking pride in ourselves, in our ideals and our environment 

Nursery, Infant and Junior School Rules

1. Pupils must not buy or sell goods, or borrow without permission.
2. Pupils should respect all Fire and Health and Safety precautions and be familiar with the routines designed to promote their own safety.
3. Full school uniform should be worn at all times; this includes games kit as stipulated.
4. Hair should be clean, neat and tidy, without artificial colouuring or extremes of style. Boys’ hair should not come below the collar or fall across the eyes. Girls’ hair should be clipped or tied back whenever school uniform is worn. Hair gel is not allowed.
5. No jewellery may be worn, with the exception of : one pair of gold sleepers or stud earrings (girls).
6. School shoes should be black with a sensible heel.

Middle, Senior and ISC Rules

1. Pupils should attend all lessons, meals and Chapel.
2. Pupils must not smoke or have possession of smoking materials.
3. Pupils must not consume or possess any illegal substances.
4. Pupils must not consume or possess alcohol without due authority.
5. Pupils may not use or possess weapons (without due authority), or fireworks.
6.  Pupils must not engage in any form of gambling.
7. Pupils must not buy or sell goods, or borrow without permission.
8. Pupils must not indulge in relationships of an intensely physical nature.
9. Pupils should respect all Fire & Health & Safety precautions and be familiar with the routines designed to promote their own safety.
10. Cars and bicycles cannot be brought to school without the permission of the First Deputy Head. Written parental request is required and separate rules apply. 
11. Entry into the swimming pool, gymnasium and use of other athletic equipment is not allowed without a member of staff being present. 
12. Out of bounds—the following places are subject to this status: the shore, all private houses and gardens, the Common Room, the kitchens, the maintenance department, the science and technology laboratories, without teacher supervision, and all other school
    buildings when not in normal use, and the formal lawns (except to monitors). 
13. During study schools and prep, there should be no movement round the site. Pupils should be in their Houses or in the Library or IT Suite. Music in Houses should be through earphones. 
14. House rules regarding visitors must be abided by. 
15. All electrical equipment brought into school must have been officially tested and marked as such. Televisions and any form of cooking or heating equipment are banned in bedsits, studies and dormitories for safety reasons. 
16. Ball games or any loud behaviour is not allowed in the Square. Sunbathing is allowed directly outside the House but not in working hours. 
17. Studded games boots should be worn on the pitches only and not on the way to them. 
18. Damage to property, whether the School’s or another person’s, should be reported immediately. 
19. Food and drink should be consumed at the point of issue and not whilst walking around the site. No crockery or cutlery may be removed from the Dining Hall. 
20. If pupils require medical support in the day, they should get a chit from Reception and then go to the Medical Centre. Pupils must then follow the direction given by the medical staff. Pupils should not have medication in school without authorisation of the House or medical staff. 
21. Full school uniform should be worn at all times; this includes games kit as stipulated. 
22. Hair should be clean, neat and tidy, without artificial colour or extremes of style. Boys should be clean shaven and hair should not come below the collar or fall across the eyes. Girls’ hair should be clipped or tied back whenever school uniform is worn. 
23. No jewellery may be worn, with the exceptions of: one plain ring (all), one pair of gold sleepers or stud earrings (girls), a plain necklace (Sixth Form girls). Discreet make up is allowed for Sixth Form girls only.