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St. Hilda's Boys' School - Ooty

St. Hilda's Boys' School - Ooty

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Hostel Rules & Regulations — Boarder's
Residential Programme

Rules & Regulations — Boarder's

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.

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14
Rules
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Class I–XII
All Boarders
📱
1 Call/Week
Phone Policy
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Rs. 500/-
Late Return Fine / Day
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General Rules & Regulations
14 guidelines applicable to all boarders — Classes I to XII
  • 01

    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.

  • 02

    Boarders may go home for 'Free week-ends' which are marked on the school calendar.

  • 03

    Students are expected to participate in all activities of the school. They are also expected to be obedient, courteous and co-operative.

  • 04

    Students are not allowed to use electrical gadgets in the dormitories.

  • 05

    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.

    • a Please send only one bottle of any permitted spreads and enough supply of toiletries to last your son for at least one and half months.
    • b Do not send money and snacks. These are prohibited. Also avoid sending toys, crayons, books etc. We have sufficient resources here to engage children.
    • c Parents are requested NOT to send food or expensive gift items through parcel.
  • 06
    ⚕ Medicines

    Kindly keep the School Nurse and Dorm Parent informed about any medication or treatment your child is undergoing.

    • a A number of parents are opting for dental treatments from local doctors. Such treatments may be given by the School Dentist who are well qualified and experienced. A dental surgeon from Coimbatore also visits twice a month. Permission will not be granted during the term time.
    • b Check-ups are conducted during the year by an Ophthalmologist (Eye Doctor), a Dentist & a General Physician besides the School Doctor.
  • 07
    📱 Phone Calls

    Usage of mobile facility for boarders from class 1 to 12 is subject to the following terms:

    • aOnly a simple basic mobile will be allowed which costs around Rs. 1,000/-
    • bParents will deposit the mobile with the matron on arrival.
    • cOnly 2 numbers will be stored in the mobile — those of the parents.
    • dOnly one call per week per child will be permitted.
    • eOnly parents will call the child; children will not be allowed to make calls.
    • fThe dorm parent on duty will check the number before the child is given the mobile.
    • gParents must call the mobile only on the given day and particular time.
    • hParents with two children may purchase a mobile for both so they have adequate talking time.
    • iPlease be patient when making Sunday calls. Do not call through the school landline numbers as the office is closed on Sundays.
    • jConfine all routine enquiries to office timings: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm.
  • 08
    📅 Week Days & Call Timings

    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.

  • 09

    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.

  • 10

    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.

  • 11

    Perfect cleanliness should be maintained in the class rooms and dormitories.

  • 12

    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.

  • 13

    Boarders will be taken to church on all Sundays.

  • 14

    Students are not allowed to leave the campus without prior permission. Offenders will be dealt with severely.