School Rules

1. Conduct

Boys must act honestly, show common sense and good manners and be loyal to the School.  In all matters of school discipline and behaviour, the School will view more seriously circumstances where older or more senior boys have involved other boys, whether by intention or not.

2. The co-curricular program

1. The academic program including homework where set will have priority over other activities and teachers will require boys to complete all class work or homework missed.
2. Official school detentions will take priority over co-curricular or outside commitments or interests.
3. Cultural, sporting and related activities are an integral part of the curriculum:  boys will participate where and when required.  Where a student has a conflict with Club and Hutchins sport (playing or training) or any other activity the Hutchins sport or activity has priority.
4. Attendance by students at school camps is compulsory.
5. Sport is compulsory for all boys and no boy may play the same sport throughout the year.
6. No Hutchins boy may compete against other Hutchins boys who are representing the School. 
7. Where State or National selection is imminent, the Headmaster may grant approval for State or National training to take priority over school training. A student who plays a sport for a club must also represent the School in that sport provided the School is also represented in that sport.  The only exception is when the student is representing the School in an activity which would clash with that sport.
8. Exemption from any of the rules relating to the co-curricular program may be granted only by the Headmaster.

3. Uniform and Personal Appearance

1. Boys must wear the approved School or sporting uniform to and from School and at any School-related activity.
2. Boys must be neat in dress and conservative in appearance at School and at all School-related activities.
3. The wearing of jewellery or body adornments in any form is prohibited.
4. Boys’ hair must be its natural colour and worn in a clean, tidy style acceptable to the Head of School.
5. Boys must be clean shaven unless exemption is granted by the Headmaster.
6. Shoes are to be formal shoes with polished black leather uppers and black laces. Sports shoes may not be worn to School when dressed in formal School uniform at any School-related activity.
7. Boys must have an approved hat at School and when away from the School on School-related activities and will wear it when directed. 

4. School Hours

Normal School hours are 8.10 am – 3.50 pm (3.15 pm for Early Learning Centre and 3.35 pm for Junior School) Monday – Friday during the published term dates.

5. Health and Safety

The safety of the School community is of prime concern to the School.

1. Boys must not possess or deal in prohibited substances while on School premises or while wearing any item of School uniform or while participating in any activity connected with the School or in circumstances where they are likely to be identified with the School. “Prohibited substances” includes but is not limited to tobacco in all its forms, alcohol unless the boy has reached the age of eighteen and has the permission of the Headmaster, prescription drugs used in any manner contrary to the issuing doctor’s instructions and any substance declared illegal by the State of Tasmania.
2. Boys must not bring to School or to any School-related activity offensive or dangerous items.
3. Boys must not enter or take food or drink into any classroom or teaching area unless given permission by a member of staff. Chewing gum is forbidden at any School-related activity.
4. In areas such as the Science laboratories, the Design and Technology Faculty, the computer laboratories, the Performing Arts studios, the gymnasium, the swimming pool and other specialist areas, boys must observe the special regulations which apply to those areas.
5. During normal School hours boys may not leave the grounds without permission from the Head of School. 
6. Burbury House is out of bounds to all day boys unless the Director of Boarding gives permission or when it is being used as a “safe house”.
7. Parents/guardians are advised and accept that the School does not hold Personal Accident Insurance for boys.

6. Damages

If boys damage or break any item of School property, or notice any breakages, they must immediately report it to the Head of School.  Where damage occurs as a result of carelessness or misbehaviour, boys will be charged for the cost of repairs.

7. Vehicles

Year 12 boys may drive to and from School if granted permission by their parents/guardians and the Head of School.  Under exceptional circumstances, such permission may also be granted to Year 11 boys.  Boys may not park in the School Car Park.  A boy may transport another boy in his vehicle only with the express permission of the Head of School, his own parents/guardians and his passenger’s parents/guardians.

8. Computers

The School has a right to monitor electronic transmission on the School network.  Boys are bound by an Acceptable Use Agreement when using School computers.  The School has the right to bar access to any site.

9. Absence

1. In the event of a boy’s absence due to illness, parents/guardians must notify the School by 9.00 am each day of his absence.  A note to his Class or House Mentor explaining his absence must be brought when he returns to School.
2. Boys will attend School during the published dates for each term. Under exceptional circumstances the Head of School may grant permission for a boy to be absent during these dates.

10. Tidiness and Lost Property

1. All boys’ property must be named.  Articles left lying around the School will be impounded and a fine may be imposed for their recovery.
2. The School will not accept responsibility for loss of or damage to clothes or other personal effects of boys while on the School premises or in transit to or from the School.

11. Application for Admission

By signing the “Application for Admission” form parents/guardians agree:

1. To pay an Application fee of $55.00 which is non-refundable. 
2. To provide, when requested, any relevant information concerning the boy’s educational or medical history.
3. To provide, when requested, the names of referees from whom the School may seek advice.

12. Business Arrangements

By signing the Enrolment Form parents/guardians agree:

1. That the enrolment is subject to the School’s acceptance of the enrolment and offering of a place in the School.
2. To pay all Tax Invoices issued by the School for its tuition fees and charges by the due date.
3. Interest will be paid on any overdue amounts owing to the School (including tuition fees, charges and interest) calculated at the Westpac Banking Corporation Indicator Lending Rate, as varied, from the due date until the date of payment in full of those overdue amounts.
4. To pay an Enrolment Deposit prior to commencement of schooling which is calculated according to the level of entry, being either:
   • Entry into Kinder – Prep:  50% of the then current average term tuition fee for Kinder-Prep;
   • Entry into Years 1 – 6:  50% of the then current average term tuition fee for Years 1 – 6; or
   • Entry into Years 7 – 12:  75% of the then current average term tuition fee for Years 7 – 12.
   • The Enrolment Deposit is payable only for the first child in the family.
   • The Enrolment Deposit will not be refunded if the place is not taken up.
   • The Enrolment Deposit will be refunded upon the parents/guardians written request to the School which can be made from the date the last child in the family ceases attending the School (“cessation date”).  However if the request is not made within 6 years of the cessation date the Enrolment Deposit will be applied as income of the School and dealt with for school purposes at the discretion of the Board of Management.
5. To give at least one term’s written notice of withdrawal of the student from the School. If this period of notice is not given, to pay to the School, half of the term tuition fees, calculated at the level at which the student is currently enrolled.
6. To immediately notify the School in writing of any serious illness or disability suffered or developed by the student from time to time.
7. To be bound by the School Rules as amended from time to time.
8. That the student is bound by the School Rules as amended from time to time.

13. Termination of Enrolment

Where any breach of these Rules is judged by the Headmaster to constitute a serious threat to the health, safety or welfare of the school community, or where the breach violates parents’/guardians’ obligations to the School under Clause 12, the enrolment may be terminated.

14. Use of Photographs

Boys and their parents/guardians agree that the School may use photographs taken at school or on school-related activities of Hutchins boys in any publications (whether written or electronic) published by or on behalf of the School for purposes associated with the School and that the School is not required to obtain any further permission from the boys or their parents/guardians to do so.

15. Disputes

If any boy or his parents/guardians has a complaint or dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the School Rules or the operation of the School, then it will be considered and dealt with by the School Board as the School Board sees fit, upon a written submission to the Headmaster.

16. Amendment to School Rules

The Board may amend these Rules from time to time by giving notification in the School’s newsletter at least one school term before the amendment is to take effect.

School Rules (ratified 5/2007)