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On this page you will find useful links for Senior School parents to our school literature and other sections of the website. For parent information at the Junior School click on the following link Junior School Parents.

General

Bus routes letter to parents
Bus routes 7th October 2008
HMI Report
School Policies 2008 - a pupils guide
Headmasters Letter to Parents October 2008

Games policy
Sports safety - October 2008
The recent tragic rugby injury at another Scottish school has thrown into sharp focus the dangers of contact sport. The PE department have reviewed our procedures regarding sports safety and we remain in line with good practice in this area. Mr Burton, the Director of Sport has produced the following statement:

All sports, contact and non-contact carry the risk of accident and injury. We are mindful of the dangers and take necessary precautions, based on professional guidance from Governing Bodies. Measures include:

Coaches have necessary coaching experience and training.
Safety guidelines as laid down by Governing Body are followed.
Compulsory wearing of mouthguards enforced for rugby, hockey and lacrosse.
Compulsory wearing of helmets enforced for cricket.
Recommended wearing of protective body armour and head wear as stipulated legal by the International Rugby Board..
Matches refereed by personnel who have attended relevant courses or are Referee Society affiliated.
Many Staff are first aid trained and a rolling training programme exists.
Qualified medical staff in attendance at pitchside for home rugby matches.
Training methods include safe techniques for contact elements of the game.
All injuries are reported and recorded centrally and through the school medical centre.
Risk Assessments for all sporting activities
Affiliation to National Governing Bodies.