All boarders are expected to abide by the following guidelines to ensure a safe, disciplined, and nurturing residential environment for every student — Classes I to XII.
Students are required to report on time and leave only on the prescribed date and time. Arriving late after the stipulated time and date of return following free weekends and holidays will result in disciplinary action and a fine of Rs. 500/- per day. Request for early leave and permission to return late after breaks will not be entertained except under exceptional or emergency circumstances. Such leave must be requested at least a week in advance in writing. Only the Principal is authorized to grant such leave. All family functions, medical appointments, etc., must be arranged only in scheduled breaks.
Boarders may go home for 'Free week-ends' which are marked on the school calendar.
Students are expected to participate in all activities of the school. They are also expected to be obedient, courteous and co-operative.
Students are not allowed to use electrical gadgets in the dormitories.
Expensive articles such as cameras, gold ornaments and cash should not be brought to the school. If they are brought by the students it will be confiscated and never returned.
Kindly keep the School Nurse and Dorm Parent informed about any medication or treatment your child is undergoing.
Usage of mobile facility for boarders from class 1 to 12 is subject to the following terms:
Only birthday calls on weekdays:
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Sundays — Junior Dorm (Std I–V): 11:00 am to
11:30 am | Senior Dorm (Std VI–XII): 2:00 pm to
2:30 pm.
If any discrepancy or misuse is noted, this facility will be
withdrawn for all.
Use of MP3 players during free time on weekends is permitted for students of class 9 to 12 only. MP3 players must be kept in the custody of the dorm parent.
All furniture, fittings and properties of the school should be used with care. If breakages are incurred by a particular student – he will be fined.
Perfect cleanliness should be maintained in the class rooms and dormitories.
Objectionable magazines, CDs, etc., are all BANNED. Strict disciplinary action will be initiated and the students will be expelled from the school if found indulging in the same.
Boarders will be taken to church on all Sundays.
Students are not allowed to leave the campus without prior permission. Offenders will be dealt with severely.
Established in 1895 in the serene hills of Ooty, St. Hilda’s School carries a proud legacy of empowering young minds. We blend academic excellence with time-honored values to nurture compassionate, confident, and future-ready leaders.
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