Points from the Burr House seminar on rules, standards, and ways to live
After walking back from Henley at the end of the first week of term, small groups met for a few minutes to discuss topics. They then presented their thoughts to the whole House. Here are some notes I made during what was a very sensible discussion. I was pleased that my occasional remarks about the virtue of hugging trees seem to be bearing fruit. The beech walk is a particularly good place at this time of year.
EATING TO WIN
Are McDonalds the right sponsors for the Olympic Games ? We need healthy food.
LAPTOPS
Connecting can be an issue - thanks to James Cam (and others including George Gardner) for helping others. Avoid Facebook when you should be working; avoid bad websites.
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
Respect belongings. Treat others as you’d like to be treated. Listen to others. Allow moments of privacy, but be ready to offer a helping hand if someone seems unhappy. Respect opinions. Respect older pupils.
HOUSE RULES
Unpopular: no access to Skype, bedtimes too early.
STOP PRESS – Skype is now possible from the House Study. Priority to those who live furthest away. Use it sensibly or it will be disabled.
Popular: Sharing the PS3 works. Seating privileges.
PLANNING FOR WORK
The key is organisation. Not wasting Saturday nights. Asking for help from teachers.
DRESS CODE
How about:
· The choice of slip-on shoes
· Beards in the 6th form
· Hair longer, but not silly colours
· Shorts at supper
· Skirt length to just above the knee
BEHAVIOUR IN LESSONS
· Respect your peers
· Put your hand up
· Do prep on time
· Take the right equipment
· Be punctual
FINDING QUIET AND PRIVACY
There are rooms in the house; there are places outside – where you can hug a tree ! And there is the church.
DEALING WITH THEFT
Lock things up. Don’t show off your cash, valuable items. Report thefts early if they happen. Change codes on safes if someone else sees.
RESPONDING TO INSULTS
Don’t retaliate. Don’t get physical. Hug a tree.
CARING FOR OTHERS WHO ARE UNHAPPY
· Ask about their problems
· Give them space
· Try to help
· Listen
· Tell a housemaster, tutor or matron
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