Communications and the House System

HOUSE SYSTEM Years 3 - 8
Durlston Court has a thriving House system, which underpins the discipline system and engenders a sense of team spirit. The four houses are named after our Patron Saints.

When children join the school, they will be allocated to one of the four Houses: St. George, St. Andrew, St. Patrick, or St. David. Although the Form Teacher will have the major pastoral responsibility for your child, “House Staff” will also take a keen interest in his/her welfare. We encourage children to feel able to approach any member of staff, all of whom will be happy to help. We operate a “Credit and Debit” system to encourage good conduct and there are regular Inter-House
competitions.

PUPIL RECORD BOOK Years 3-8
Prep is set daily and is recorded in the Pupil Record Book. The amount will depend upon the age of the child. Prep. may be completed at school under supervision between 4.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. (except Wednesdays), or may be taken home to complete as homework. Each pupil is issued with a Pupil Record Book at the beginning of the academic year. The Pupil Record Book aids children with their organisation and acts as a means of communication between Parents and the school.

COMMUNICATION
PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS:
These are held for each year group, annually. Parents receive written notification in advance, and upon receipt of a reply slip receive personal appointments with Staff. Although these represent a formal opportunity to discuss a child’s progress, it is hoped that all parents feel able to make regular contact with their child’s teachers. We want you to feel as involved as you wish to be in your child’s education.

REPORTS:
Reports are issued at the end of each term. In addition, every half term, Senior School pupils receive an Academic review card giving grades for effort and attainment.

THE SCHOOL CALENDAR/NEWSLETTER/ NEWSBRIEF:
A SCHOOL CALENDAR is sent to all parents each term. The calendar shows events and fixtures for the coming term. Changes and updates are shown on the school web site. A weekly NEWSLETTER is produced to keep parents up to date with Durlston News.

The school publishes an annual school magazine known as the Durlstonian. It is distibuted in early November of the year to every family.