A Quick Guide forNew Pupils and Parents

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Internationalinternational@moretonhall.com

Moreton Hall, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3EW

Tel: (+44) 01691 773671 Email: international@moretonhall.comwww.moretonhall.org

Charity Registration Number: 528409

Contact Information

At Moreton Hall w e pride ourselves on achieving outstanding academic results whilst ensuring that our students develop the broadest range of skills.

The school’s holistic approach to education, engendered in a predominantlyboarding environment allows all individuals to fulfil their potential and to

develop skills and qualities to enter the adult world with confidence.

The aims and objectives of our girls only Senior School and the International Study Centre are shared by Moreton First, our co-educational prep school.

Although semi-autonomous, both Moreton First and the ISC sharethe whole school facilities and some of the same staff.

You can read more about Moreton Hall Senior School, Moreton First and the ISC (Mitchell House) on the school

website:

www.moretonhall.org/international

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Boarding House Information 6Student Visa Information 7Guardian Information 8Health Centre 8Travel Permission 9Extra-Curricular 9Music Making 10Sport 10General information 11Assembly 12Behaviour Statement and Code of Conduct for Pupils 12Confidentiality Policy 12Curriculum 13GCSE and A Level Option Sheets for studentsentering Lower 5 and Lower 6 13Day students 14Divisions 14Drama 15Enrichment 16Examination Dates 16House Regulations 17Internet Acceptable Use Policy 17Mentoring 17Moreton Connect 18Moreton Enterprises 19Moreton Hall Foundation 20Moreton Means Business™ 21Old Moretonians 22Parents’ Meetings 22Parent Portal & Accessing Reports 22Pastoral 23PAT Testing 23Prefects 24Pupil Complaints Procedures 24School Timetables 25Spoken English 25Terms Dates 26Tutorials 27Uniform and Sixth Form Dress Code 27Weekend Activities 28Weekend Leaves 28Wellbeing 29Year Groups 30

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Remove to Lower 4The Stables (Moreton First, Remove and Lower Four)

Head of Junior Boarding: Mrs I Parry Housemistress: Miss R Carceles Sánchez Telephone Number: (+44) 01691 776041 House Mobile: (+44) 07534 177296 Email: stables@moretonhall.com

Pilkington House (Upper Four)

Housemistress: Mrs I Parry Telephone Number: (+44) 01691 776026 House Mobile: (+44) 07732 406481 Email: pilkington@moretonhall.com

Gem House (Lower Five)

Housemistress: Mrs A Plowden Telephone Number: (+44) 01691 776022 House Mobile: (+44) 07732 406482 Email: gem@moretonhall.com

Lloyd-Williams (Upper Five)

House Housemistress: Mrs R Waldron Telephone Number: (+44) 01691 776030 House Mobile: (+44) 07821 038503 Email: lloydwilliams@moretonhall.com

To emailany member of staff pleasenote their email address istheir surname followed bytheir initial @moretonhall.com

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Sixth FormRylands House (Lower Sixth)

Housemistress: Miss G Jones Telephone Number: (+44) 01691 776072 House Mobile: (+44) 07907 851950 Email: rylands@moretonhall.com

Brook House (Lower Sixth)

Housemistress: Miss G Jones Telephone Number: (+44) 01691 770501 House Mobile: (+44) 07514 379810 Email: brook@moretonhall.com

Charlesworth House (Upper Sixth)

Senior Housemistress: Mrs K Davenport Telephone Number: (+44) 01691 776068 House Mobile: (+44) 07379 499382 Email: charlesworth@moretonhall.com

Mitchell HouseHead of International Study Centre: Mrs E Williams Telephone Number: (+44) 01691 770500 House Mobile: (+44) 07547 486355 Email: isc@moretonhall.com

www.moretonhall.org/pre-arrival for individual letters from Housemistresses

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Before you come to Moreton Hall, you will need to check ifyou require a visa to study in the UK. We can help you with thisor you can look at the UKVI website for visa guidance(www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).

If you are studying in the UK for 6 months or less, you can apply for ashort term study visa. If you are studying for more than 30 days youmust apply for a Tier 4 Child Student visa.

Moreton Hall must process all visa applications but will pay for this service. Students are liable for the Government fees (Health surcharge and visa fee).

Moreton Hall will support you throughout the visa process to ensure that it is granted as quickly and easily as possible.

Once the visa has been granted, you will be notified that the BRP (Biometric Residence Permit) card will be sent to school, where it will be kept safely for you.

You and your child/children, as visa holders, are obligedto notify the school, as the sponsor, of all your travelarrangements and destinations. You are also obligedto comply with our guardianship policy and mustprovide us with the full name, address and contactdetails of your guardian before you join the school.

Student Visa Information

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2Pre-arrival documentation to complete before arrival:* www.moretonhall.org/pre-arrival

*This form is a legal/visa requirement and must be returned as soon as possible.

8 Guardian InformationMoreton Hall welcomes students from all over the world and our internationalstudents are part of a diverse community of people who care for each otherand grow as individuals, celebrating diversity and forging strong friendships.

All visa holding international students are required to have a Guardian whilststudying at Moreton Hall.

Where international students need to apply for a student visa in order to study in the UK, the required CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance to Study) number will not be issued until the School is satisfied that appropriate Guardian arrangements are in place.

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For Guardian information and to fill in the online Guardian form*

* This form must be returned prior to arrival

For Medical form at www.moretonhall.org/pre-arrivalSee terms and conditions on website for parent responsibilities etc This form must be returned as soon as possible.

Health CentrePrior to arrival it is essential that you fill in the medical form and that we receive it.It is vital that all your medical information is declared and correct at the time offilling it out, so that we can provide the best level of medical care possible, ifrequired, for your physical, psychological and social wellbeing. Please be assuredthat we hold all health information securely in the Health Centre, maintaining confidentiality.

Upon arrival, you will visit the nurse at the school Health Centre for a health assessment. The Health Centre will then register you with a doctor, depending on your length of stay. Onceregistered with the doctor, you will be issued with an NHS number. All medication from your home country must be given to your Housemistress immediately upon arrival.

The Health Centre is staffed by three fully qualified nurses and they are supportedby three local female General Practitioner (GP) doctors. All boarders are registered with the school doctors, based at Chirk Surgery. Health Centre staff are always available to pupils, should they require medical treatment, guidance or advice.

Should you wish to contact the Health Centre at any time the Sister on Duty may be contacted via the direct Health Centre Line, 01691 776032 or alternatively on health@moretonhall.com

Four days a week, either Dr Thompson or Dr Roberts hold a surgery in the Health Centre for boarding pupils. They are attached to the local Medical Centre in Chirk.

Health Centre Opening Times

08.00hrs to 20.00hrs Monday – Friday 08.00hrs to 14.00hrs Saturday

Out of hours is covered byan on call rota

9Travel PermissionPlease note it is important that you do not leave school before the end ofthe term so that you get the full benefit of your experience and studies at Moreton Hall,and to comply with Tier 4 Visa policy. All start and end term dates are on the school calendaron page 26.

If you do need to travel, for some reason, outside of the school calendar dates, you must get permission from your Housemistress before making any bookings.

Please ensure you inform your child’s Housemistress of guardian details if they arrive earlier than the start of term.

We understand that your child coming to study in another country is a big thing for families. Our students' wellbeing is very important to us so in order for them to integrate with other students as best as posible, we would politely ask that when you drop your child off at school, please could we ask that, after you have setttled your child in, you depart before supper. You are very welcome to come back and visit your child outside of lessons on subsequent days but please could we ask that this is done by priorappointment with the Housemistress.

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5For travel permission forms see:www.moretonhall.org/pre-arrival

The Extra-Curricular programme at Moreton Hall is designed to complement the academic curriculum as well as providing opportunities for pupils to develop new skills and talents.

A vast range of activities is offered and is reviewed eachterm by the Activities Co-ordinator and Head of Senior School thus ensuring a vibrant, balanced and organic range of activities that reflect pupil interests and truly enrich beyond the classroom. The Activity programme is made up of six segments: Linguistic, STEM, Physical, Aesthetic & Creative, Expressive Arts and Human & Social.

Extra-Curricular

Extra-curricular activities range from The Debating Society, Model United Nations, Charities, Journalism, Sailing, Show Choir, Drama, Yoga, Pilates and so on.

Chargeable activities would be Horse Riding, Ballet, Spoken English etc. Forms are sent out beforethe start of each term and should be returned to your Housemistress at thestart of the term; terms and conditions apply.

This information and relevant forms will be given to you by your child’s Housemistress upon arrival at school.

10 Music Making Tuition Tuition can be arranged in all orchestral instruments as wellas percussion, piano, guitar, harp and singing. We also offerindividual or group Music Theory lessons and aural lessons.

All new pupils have the chance to have a free triallesson, on the instrument of their choice.

Music examinations are encouraged, but are certainlynot compulsory. All examination syllabuses and boardsare explored by pupils (e.g. ABRSM, Trinity and LondonCollege). It is worth noting that successful Grade 6, 7and 8 pupils gain valuable UCAS (University & CollegeAdmission Service) points that will support theirapplication to further education.

Extra Curricular Opportunities:● North Shropshire Training Orchestra (Beginners to Grade 2)

● North Shropshire Schools’ Orchestra (Grade 3 upwards)

● Chamber Choir● Show Choir● Various instrumental and vocal ensembles as part of Moreton’s Musicianship Programme● Barbirolli Society

Moreton Hall’s Music Department will be opening its doors to young musicians for a fully immersive morning of musicianship classes. Sessions will include a vocal workshop, orchestral session and chamber music activities.

G I R L S A G E D : 9 - 1 1 , 1 1 - 1 3 A N D 1 4 - 1 6

Vocalists and instrumentalists are both welcome.NB: Instrumentalists should be a minimum of Grade 3.

Any girls who show particular potential on the day will be invited to return to audition for one of Moreton Hall’s highly sought after Music Scholarships later in the year.

Please email music@moretonhall.com. Places are limited and so please email as soon as possible.

Musicianship at Moreton HallThe Barbirolli Society

In only its second year, Moreton’s Barbirolli

Music Society has quickly become a staple in

the calendar with a wide variety and range of

events throughout the year.

The Music Society is open to all musicians from Remove

to Upper Sixth and celebrates the high standard of

music at Moreton Hall.

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Moreton Hall’s approach to sport ensureswe provide sport, fitness and wellbeing for allstudents - whatever their sporting ability.Alongside our inclusivity, we run our ‘Dedicated’athlete programme for aspiring sports women,providing a high standard of opportunitiesfor them to achieve the best level they can.

All pupils have the chance to experience thecore sports during specialised games sessions,and we have a full schedule of matches as wellas key County, Regional and National leveltournaments. In addition to this we also offermore diverse opportunities for pupils to takepart in other sports and fitness related exercise,as well as providing divisional competitions to all pupils to allow them the opportunity to competeat varying levels.

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Sports include, but are not limited to:Lacrosse, Hockey, Cricket, Tennis, Netball, Athletics,Swimming (training and recreational), Aqua Aerobics,Strength & Conditioning, Pilates, Yoga,Squash, Rowing, Shooting, Archery.

www.moretonhall.org/Sport

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6To enter information about musical and sporting interests and permission for activities, visit: www.moretonhall.org/pre-arrival

AtMoreton Hall, wetake great pride in

our sporting facilities and sporting options

available forstudents.

General information

7. Police registration8. Bank information and pocket money9. Term dates10. Procedures for booking doctors and dental appointments11. Academic pre reading (L5 and L6)12. Dictionaries / Translators13. Phones14. Washing facilities and laundry15. Room configurations16. Exeat weekends and Half Terms

17. Information about Cultural Trips, Clubs, Societies and Lectures

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7-17For further information please see: www.moretonhall.org/pre-arrival

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Moreton Hall encourages a close partnership between staff, parents and pupils to promote the strength of family life and foster the moral responsibilities of living in a caring community. The school rules are based on safety, common sense, care and courtesy and all the pastoral care offered by the school is built upon relationships, where mutual respect ensures that each person is permitted to thrive during their time here.

To read the School’s Behaviour Statement and Pupils’Code of Conduct please visit the School’s website:www.moretonhall.org/policies

Behaviour Statement and Code of Conduct for Pupils

Assembly Assemblies take place at

on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the Musgrave,and all pupils and teaching staff are expected to attend.

8.30am

!Confidentiality Policy The safety, well-being and protection of our pupils at Moreton Hall are of paramountconsideration in all decisions staff at this school make about confidentiality.

It is an essential part of the ethos of Moreton Hall that trust is established to enable all pupils, staff and parents to seek help both within and outside the school, and minimise the number of situations where personal information is shared to ensure pupils, staff and parents are supported and safe. The full Confidentiality Policy is available on request from Ruth Brown: brownr@moretonhall.com

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Moreton offers a varied and balanced curriculum which allows pupils to achieve their potential in a stimulating and supportive atmosphere. Careful attention is paid to the needs of theindividual pupil and wherever possible, a tailored programme will be created to stretch the most able or support the least confident.

Sample timetables, course guides and more informationcan be found at: www.moretonhall.org/Curriculum

Students entering into Lower 5 and Lower 6 must inform the school of theirsubject choices before arrival.

GCSEsYou will be studying Mathematics, English Language, English Literature andthe three Sciences. The Science examinations you take will be in all three Sciencesubjects and will be worth two or three GCSEs depending on your preference andability. This gives you 5 or 6 GCSEs (depending on the science option).

Under the new, more demanding GCSEs we recommend that the typical numberof GCSEs taken is 8, with some students taking greater or fewer than this dependingon what is right for them.

A LevelsYou should decide what is the most likely combination of subjects you will bestudying in the Lower Sixth.

If you are taking GCSEs and are worried about results, you can make adjustmentswhen you see your grades.

Most students will take 3 A-level subjects. If you are unsure as to yourfinal choice please indicate your preferred three with an additionalsubject for now.

You will be sent the options available once an offer has beenmade by the school.

Curriculum

GCSE and A Level Option Sheets for students entering Lower 5 and Lower 6

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Divisions

Every pupil in the school is placed into one of fourdivisions; this enables each person to participateand win points in inter-divisional competitions.

The Divisions are called Calvert, Vincent, Nortonand Roberts. Each is named after an influentialmember of Moreton Hall’s history.

The Captain and Vice Captains of each Divisionare prefects, who have been selected from thosein positions of responsibility.

At the end of the year theDivision with the most points

will win the Divisional Trophy.

Day students

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Below are some of the routes covered by our transport team for daystudents, however, these are not prescriptive. If you are interested in usingour services and wish to enquire about a different location, please contactRuth Brown on +44 01691 773671 or brownr@moretonhall.com. We areconstantly adding new routes and our bespoke service can be tailoredto suit parents.

Routes have dedicated drivers who keep in contact with parents incase of any disruption to the service.

Buses travel from Broxton, Chester, Corwen, Shrewsbury, Welshpooland Whitchurch. You can find more information on the routes andpick up times at: www.moretonhall.org/School-Buses

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Drama at Moreton offers an array of opportunities forstudents to gain more insight into the theatrical world andthe way in which it operates. Drama is not only a compulsory part of the curriculum up to Year 9, but also a very popularsubject at GCSE and A Level.

www.moretonhall.org/Drama

Moreton launched the Face2Face Performance Academy in January 2017. At Face2Face, students will be given expert teaching in dancing, singing and acting whilst building their confidence and having fun!

www.moretonhall.org/Face2Face

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Enrichment is central to the Moreton Hallway of life. Developing thinking skills,sparking intellectual curiosity and developing interpersonal skills and qualities help the girls to become better learners. In addition to the provision made through the extra-curricular activities, there are also three main lecture series:

Examination DatesInternal Examinations: The general dates for InternalExaminations are shown below: Autumn Term - Remove to Lower 5 and Lower 6 Spring Term - Mock examinations for Upper 5 and Upper 6 Summer Term - Remove to Lower 6

Enrichment

External Examinations: IGCSE, GCSE and A Levelexaminations begin in Mayand end in June. The resultsdays are in August.

Gertrude Bell Named after the renownedarchaeologist, this society isaimed at girls with an interestin anthropology, geographyand archaeology.

Pi For would-be engineersand mathematicians.

M T W T F S S

Find out more: www.moretonhall.org/Enrichment-Programme

Bronwen An eclectic mix of lecturesand trips which punctuatesthe academic year.

Jenner A Medical Science Societyestablished and run by girlsin the Lower Sixth, for pupilshoping to pursue a careerin any field of medicine.

Barbirolli A Music Society that is opento all musicians from Removeto Upper Sixth and celebratesthe high standard of music atMoreton Hall.

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These are displayed in the houses and in the househandbook, and pupils are expected to acquaint themselveswith these and adhere to them.

House Regulations

The internet and other related information technologiesare powerful and rapidly developing tools, opening upnew educational opportunities for everyone.

The Internet Acceptable Use Policy sets out the current policy on each aspect of the use oftechnology in school at present, but reserves the right to change it immediately as any new issue is identified. In essence, it serves to warn of the many potential risks and mistakes that young people can make and how to avoid them through knowledge of safe, sensible and responsible use of the internet.

The full Internet Acceptable Use Policy will besent to all parents/guardians, and is to besigned by the pupils and returned.

Internet AcceptableUse Policy

All pupils from Remove to Lower 5 will have aSixth Form Mentor. The object of the mentoring programme is to reinforce the strong links between pupils of all ages. Mentors are a key part of thepastoral care at Moreton Hall. Moreton Hall alsohas an international representative committeewhich meets regularly.

Mentoring

If I everneed help I

know my Mentoris always there to

support me.

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www.moretonhall.org/policies for all school policies

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Moreton Connect aims to build a network of contacts with Old Moretonians, parents and local businesses in as wide a variety of business sectors as possible.

Current students and recent leavers are able to access these contacts for career advice, mentoring, work experience placements and internship opportunities.

In an increasingly competitive graduate jobs market, we want to ensure Moreton students are as well-equipped as they can be when they move on to life beyond school and university.

Work experience is invaluable to young people whether it helps to cement a long-held ambition to join a certain

profession, or confirms that a career path is absolutely not right.  It is vital when narrowing down career path options

and planning for further education.

Harriet Turner (OM) – Balfour BeattyLucinda Smith on Work Experience at Balfour Beatty

This unique, online network enables Moretongirls to connect with Old Moretonians, parentsand partner businesses to access careeradvice and other work relatedopportunities including:

● Mentoring

● Work Experience Placements

● Internships

● Job Vacancies

Moreton Connect is an initiative launched in our Centenary year to develop a network of contacts amongst parents and Old Moretonians that Moreton girls can access for career advice and other work related opportunities.

The aim is to build up a bank of businesses, in as widea variety of sectors as possible, that will help give ourcurrent students and recent leavers the best opportunities to access quality work experience placements, internships and work shadowing experiences, as well as giving them the opportunity to listen to talks about career paths in a variety of sectors.

To find out more visit our websitewww.moretonconnect.com

Moreton Connect aims to build a network of contacts with Old Moretonians, parents and local businesses in as wide a variety of business sectors as possible.

Current students and recent leavers are able to access these contacts for career advice, mentoring, work experience placements and internship opportunities.

In an increasingly competitive graduate jobs market, we want to ensure Moreton students are as well-equipped as they can be when they move on to life beyond school and university.

Work experience is invaluable to young people whether it helps to cement a long-held ambition to join a certain

profession, or confirms that a career path is absolutely not right.  It is vital when narrowing down career path options

and planning for further education.

Harriet Turner (OM) – Balfour BeattyLucinda Smith on Work Experience at Balfour Beatty

Developing Careers, Connecting People

Moreton Connect is a unique initiative launching soon to develop a network of contacts amongst businesses, Old Moretonians and parents that

Moreton students, past and present, can access for jobs, work experience placements, internships and mentoring.

The website connects our business network with the Moreton Community by offering businesses the platform to promote their opportunities to help the next generation of professional women progress their careers.

W W W. M O R E TO N C O N N E C T.C O MF I N D O R P O S T YO U R O P P O RT U N I T I E S N O W !

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‘Moreton Connect is a uniqueinitiative to develop a networkof contacts amongst businesses,Old Moretonians and parentsthat Moreton students, past and

present, can access for jobs,work experience placements,internships and mentoring.

The website connects ourbusiness network with theMoreton Community byoffering businesses theplatform to promote theiropportunities to help the nextgeneration of professionalwomen progress their careers.

Work experience is invaluable to young people whether it helps to cement a long-held ambition to join a certain profession, or confirms that a career path is absolutely not right. It is vital when narrowing down career path options and planning for further education.

Harriet Turner (OM) – Balfour Beatty

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Moreton Enterprises Moreton Enterprises is a unique business venture which wasestablished at the school 30 years ago. It has been pushingboundaries since the pioneering days of resurrecting and managingthe booking office at Gobowen Train Station, to become the successfulretail establishment that we see today.

Our Enterprise Centre houses five retail outlets (Boost, Rymans,Essentials, Tuck and Revive) selling a range of stationery, everydaytoiletry products, essential sports products such as mouth guards, gifts, smoothies and occasional sweet treats.

We operate a ‘fee bill’ payment system whereby a maximum spendinglimit of £60 per term (equating to approximately £5 per week) isautomatically set. If you wish to amend this limit then please contactthe School Bursary Office, using the following email address - me@moretonhall.com

Upon arrival at school, your child will be issued with a ‘Student ID card’. Purchases can only be made by an individual with the production of their personal ID card. If the card is misplaced, there will be a £5 replacementfee applied to the school bill.

At any point during the term students and parents can request a‘statement’ of their Moreton Enterprise account.

There is still the option to pay for goods by cash, if preferred.

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The Moreton Hall Foundation - created in2006 - looks at all areas of school life to identify projects which will enhance the Moretonexperience for all pupils. Big or small, theprojects range from large capital projects to those covering smaller educational needs.

Recent capital developments that theFoundation has funded include the Centenary Science Centre and the Sports Pavilion. Another major focus of the Moreton Foundation is to provide much needed bursaries to talented and exceptional pupils who in turn contribute to Moreton life.

The main focus of the Foundation presentlyis the development of the newly built Holroyd Community Theatre at Moreton which providesprovide Moreton students with direct access to professional drama and theatre performances.

Moreton Hall Foundation

The overarching aim of the Foundation is to support the continued growth and success of Moreton as one of the top national senior girls’ schools. In order to do this, the Foundation relies on the commitment and help from itssupporters: parents, past parents, Old Moretonians and Friends of Moreton.

If you would like more information aboutthe work of the Moreton Hall Foundation,please contact our Development Directorat foundation@moretonhall.com

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We’re pushing boundaries, extending enterprisebeyond the curriculum and alongside all year groupsto engage and encourage the entrepreneurs oftomorrow’s world.

The school’s unique set of student run businesses - Moreton Enterprises - encourages an entrepreneurialspirit in students from Moreton First through to theSixth Form. Read more about Moreton Enterpriseson page 19.

In keeping with the school’s strong business focus, Moreton Hall’s annual Business Lunch is a prestigious event that goes from strength to strength. A staplein Shropshire’s business community calendar, the Business Lunch is attended by hundreds of local,regional and national business men and women.

Past speakers include William Hague, Rt Hon. TheLord Hague of Richmond, Zanny Minton Beddoes (OM), Lord Jones, Nick Wheeler (Charles Tyrwhitt - British Clothing Retailer), and most recently Xavier Rolet,Former CEO, London Stock Exchange Group.

Moreton Means Business™

Moreton MeansBusiness - It’s at the

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Your connection with Moreton doesn’t stop onceyou leave. You become an Old Moretonian!

The Old Moretonian Association looks after 2200OMs all over the world, making sure that you stay intouch with your friends and the school by organisingexciting events, reunions, newsletters, and business networks.Moreton Connect offers OMs access to jobs, work placements,mentoring, careers advice - all provided by other OMs.

If you would like further information about theOMA, drop into the OMA office or contact our OMASecretary at oldmoretonians@moretonhall.com

Old Moretonians

Parents’ meetings are held throughout the year. Parents and guardiansare invited to meet their children’s teachers to discuss their progress.Parents are, of course, always welcome to come to school at other timesif they are unable to attend the Parents’ meeting. All meetings will benoted on the termly calendar, which can also be found on the website.www.moretonhall.org/Events-Calendar

Parents’ Meetings

All parents and guardians have access to the school Parent Portal. The portal gives you access to your child’s school reports, assessments, lesson timetables and GCSE and A Level examination results. Please note, due to data protection rules, Upper 5 and Upper 6 students must grant parents/guardians access to their examination results. Students will be shown how to do this.

Parent Portal &Accessing Reports

All reports (sent termly) and half term assessments(sent half termly) can be accessed through the ParentPortal. Parents wishing to receive hard copies of boththe half term and end of term reports should contactadmin@moretonhall.com.

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All electrical equipment in the house must be PAT tested.This means that everything electrical that has a plug must be checked.

This includes: ● Chargers (phones, toothbrushes and laptops) ● Hair dryers ● Lamps ● Fairy lights ● Adaptors

Your Housemistress will ask you to put everything in a bag with your name on out on the chosen day. Any items that are not tested will not be able to be used until the next PAT testing session.

PAT Testing

✘If your device fails:This means that you are not able to use it in school because it is a fire risk. The item will be returned to you when you return home at the end of term. If it is an item you really need we can help you purchase a safe one. Please ask if you need help.

As Moreton is still a relatively small school, there is a family atmosphere and outstanding pastoral support. The pupils are in a happy, busy, nurturing environment with their friends and with caring adults 24 hours a day.

Helpful guides for parents on supporting their children through theturbulent years of adolescent life, can be found on the parent’s sectionof the website: www.moretonhall.org/Pastoral

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Pupil Complaints Procedures If a pupil believes that sanctions have been imposed unfairly or if they have anyother cause for complaint, then they should seek advice from an adult in schoolwhom they think can help them. They may, however, seek the advice from anadult who is independent of the school - posters are displayed on housenotice boards with the relevant contact numbers for external support.

The full policy can be found on the school website: www.moretonhall.org/Policies

School Prefects are appointed by the Principal at the end of the Lower 6 year. Prefects have a range of responsibilities and are ambassadors for the school. The Head Girls and deputies are selected from the Prefect body.

All Upper 6 students will have an opportunity to take on a role of responsibility in the their final year.

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Many girls in the Senior School choose to study Spoken Englishas an optional extra, taught in small groups of 3 – 4.

In addition to E.S.B. work, they can participate in Speech andDrama Festivals as well as Public Speaking and Debatingcompetitions. This gives all students the opportunity to buildconfidence in presentation skills. www.moretonhall.org/Spoken-English

Spoken English

School TimetablesThe School Day The school day varies depending on the year group and the subjects a student studies. By Sixth Form, students take much more responsibility for managing their own time.

Wednesday afternoon is dedicated tosport for the whole school, includingthe Sixth Form. Homework/Prep isscheduled into the timetable bothduring the day and after school.Day girls are free to leave afterlessons at the end of the day orto stay for supper and take part inactivities at no additional charge.

Saturday morning lessonsstart in Remove.

Week DaysBreakfast From 7.30am

Assembly 8.30am Monday/Wednesday/FridayTutor Time 8.30am Tuesday/ThursdayLessons Start 8.40am

Break 10.40-11.00am

Lunch 1.00 – 2.00pm

Lessons Finish 5.00pm

Tea 5.00 – 5.30pm

Activities 5.30pm-6.30pm (Except for Wednesdays)Supper 6.00-7.00pm (Sixth Form) 6.30-7.00pm (Upper Four – Upper Five) 7.15pm (Remove and Lower Four)Prep 7.00-9.00pm (Upper Five - Upper Sixth) 7.00-8.30pm (Upper Four and Lower Five) 7.00-8.00pm (Remove and Lower Four)

N.B. Wednesday 4.45pm - 6.15pm (Remove - Lower 5)

Saturday Morning lessons begin at 8.40am,with lessons ending at 12.00pm.Rest of Day:- Sports fixtures and Activities Supper 6.00pm Sunday Church 9.30am as per the calendarRest of Day: - Activities Supper 6.00pm

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TermDates

SPRING TERM 2020Pupils return pm,Sunday 5th January 2020

Lessons start Monday 6th January 2020

Half term 12 noon Friday 14th Februaryuntil 6pm, Sunday 23rd February

End of term 12 noonFriday 27th March 2019

Note:Start of term date indicates the day onwhich boarders return. Day pupils returnthe following day in time for registration. Pupils are not expected to return to school more than 2 hours before the publishedstart time without prior agreement withthe Housemistress.

All dates more than two terms in advanceare provisional.

SUMMER TERM 2020Boarders return pm,Sunday 19th April 2020

Lessons start Monday 20th April 2020

Fixed Exeat 1pm, Friday 1st Mayuntil 6pm, Monday 4th May

Half term 4pm, Friday 22nd Mayuntil 6pm, Sunday 31st May

Lessons start Monday 1st June 2020

End of term Friday 3rd July 2020

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www.moretonhall.org/Events-Calendar For school calendar for full events

AUTUMN TERM 2020Staff return (inset) Tuesday 1st andWednesday 2nd September (Staff Inset)

Pupils return from 1pm onWednesday 2nd September

Lessons start Thursday 3rd September

Fixed Exeat 5pm, Friday 25th Septemberuntil 6pm, Sunday 27th September

Half term 5pm Friday 16th Octoberuntil 6pm Sunday 1st November

Lessons start Monday 2nd November

Fixed Exeat 5pm, Friday 20th Novemberuntil 6pm, Sunday 22nd November

End of term: After the Carol Serviceon Friday 11th December

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The Uniform aims to be smart, comfortable and practicalwhilst providing the students with a sense of identity.Sixth Formers have a dress code but no set uniform. It isexpected that all students take pride in their appearanceand adhere to the uniform/dress code.

All uniforms can be purchased upon arrival apart fromschool shoes which must be purchased before arrival atschool as well as sports shoes and suitable footwear. Belongings should be labelled clearly. International StudyCentre students are expected to wear smartwhite shirts and a black skirt / trousers.

Every pupil has a Tutor who oversees their academicand pastoral progress. Tutees meet with their Tutor ona Tuesday and Thursday at 8.20am; they also have aone-to-one tutorial during the week. The Tutor worksclosely with the Housemistress and is also anotherpoint of contact for parents.Tutorials

Uniform and SixthForm Dress Code

PLEASEVISIT

www.moretonhall.org/Uniforms For further details regarding uniforms

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Weekend LeavesPupils must give their Housemistress due notificationof their leave requests as specified in each house.

Shopping leaves, from Lower V upwards are at the discretion of the Housemistress and pupils must travel in groups. Written permission from parents/guardians is required for any leave involving travel on public transport alone, after dark, or an overnight stay, shopping trips with friends etc.

‘A’ and ‘B’ Weekends You will see reference made to ‘A’ and ‘B’Weekends throughout the School Calendar, Weekend Activities Booklet and also on thetimetable. This relates to the school timetableand the lessons to attend on that particularweekend.

Target Weekends Weekend activities form an important part of lifeat Moreton Hall. We feel that the use of weekends for enrichment and extended curricular activitieswill add to the education of all the pupils .

Whilst we do not wish to lose our flexibility,we do feel that to get the best out of Moretonit is essential for pupils to join in as manyweekend activities as possible.

Weekend Activities

Target weekends arehighlighted in red in boththe term calendar andalso the weekend activityprogramme. Both are publishedtermly. These are weekendswhen girls are expected to remainin school and attend the activities on offer.

Non target weekends . The activities areless demanding and girls may opt to taketime away from school to be with theirfamilies after lessons end on Saturday andafter they have fulfilled any schoolcommitments they may have.

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Wellbeing “Wellbeingcan be understood as

how people feel and how they function, both on a

personal and a social level, and how they evaluate

their lives as awhole.”

Wellbeing is promoted through manyareas of Moreton life such as:

Personal, Social and Health EconomicEducation (PSHEE).

Life Skills: an essential part of the all roundeducation at Moreton Hall. Sixth Form studentshave a formal programme of seminars, discussiongroups and lectures introducing and teaching presentations,public speaking and discussion whilst exploring topical issues.

Sport for all: Our sporting philosophy is to provide sport for eachand every student from aspiring elite athletes to overall enjoyment forphysical and mental wellbeing.

The Arts also form a major part of the daily livesof pupils at Moreton, enhancing Wellbeing:

Musi c can make us feel better and boost our mood, improve exercise,drive us to work harder and heal our psychological well-being

Drama provides an opportunity for all pupils to expressthemselves in many different ways, whether that is throughacting, singing or the stage management of productions.

www.moretonhall.org/Wellbeing

30Year Groups

Remove - Year 7Lower 4 - Year 8Upper 4 - Year 9Lower 5 - Year 10Upper 5 - Year 11Lower 6 - Year 12Upper 6 - Year 13

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@moretonhall /moretonhall

Moreton Hall, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3EW

Tel: 01691 773671 Email: international@moretonhall.comwww.moretonhall.org

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