S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela

Welcome to S. Thomas’ College, Bandarawela. Founded in 1942, the college has grown into one of the leading institutions of higher education.

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Welcome to S. Thomas’ College, Bandarawela. Founded in 1942, the college has grown into one of the leading institutions of higher education.

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Rules & Regulations

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Every school needs rules that protect both the individual and the school. Clear standards of behaviour and manners help the college run smoothly.

Misbehaviour can range from a minor breach of the rules to a serious offence, so every pupil should know in advance what is expected, and what happens when it is not met. These rules are part of how the college builds the self-discipline and personal responsibility that every community needs.

School rules

Conduct

  • Students are expected to behave with dignity and common sense at all times. The college’s good name depends on its students, who should do nothing to harm it.
  • Students should be polite to all members of the school community and to every visitor.
  • Pupils should move around the school quietly and in an orderly way.
  • There are also unwritten rules, dictated by common sense, which must be observed.

The school day

  • All students must be in school by 7.15 a.m. Students who arrive before 7.00 may not go to their classrooms until 7.00. Late-comers must get the Headmaster’s permission to enter class.
  • Students in the Lower, Middle and Upper School attend the General Assembly, and their Sectional Assembly on other days.
  • A student needs written permission from the Headmaster to enter any class other than his own, even on official business.
  • Students should not be in the tuck shop or the Sanasa sales outlet during class hours.
  • Students may not visit friends in the sickroom during class hours.
  • Students may not collect money from fellow students for any activity without the Headmaster’s prior permission.

Uniform and appearance

All students must wear school uniform when they enter the school premises on school days:

  • White shirt
  • White trousers (blue trousers up to Year 9)
  • Black laced shoes with white socks
  • Pupils should be clean and tidy, keep to the dress regulations and take pride in their appearance.
  • In general, jewellery must not be worn with school uniform.
  • Hair should be kept at a reasonable length. Unacceptable colours and styles are not permitted.

Looking after the college

  • Students should respect the college’s amenities and property.
  • Keep the premises and surroundings tidy. Litter goes in the bins provided.
  • Nobody may climb banks, fences or walls, climb through a window, or damage or deface school property, inside or outside the buildings.
  • Pupils must not touch electrical fittings except under the supervision of a member of staff.
  • Any damage to college property must be reported at once to a responsible person.

Out of bounds

  • The primary playground is out of bounds to Middle and Upper School students at all times.
  • The kitchen and dormitory areas are out of bounds to day scholars at all times.

Not allowed

  • Chewing gum, smoking, alcohol and drugs are forbidden, and so is keeping smoking materials, alcoholic drinks or drugs. This includes pupils travelling to and from school.
  • Gambling.
  • Borrowing money, clothing or other valuables.
  • MP3, CD and cassette players, radios, Walkmans, toys of any kind, video cassettes, audio tapes, video games, video cameras and similar items may not be used in school.
  • Mobile phones may not be used in the school or in the dormitories.
  • Chemicals, fireworks, catapults, knives and similar items are strictly forbidden.
  • Possessing magazines, CDs, literature or papers with unacceptable content can lead to a student’s dismissal from the college.

Serious offences

  • Theft is a criminal offence and the college treats it just as seriously. Punishment ranges from suspension to expulsion for repeated cases.
  • Bullying in any form is dealt with by the Headmaster. Sexual harassment, verbal or physical, is a particularly serious form of bullying. All bullying should be reported, and it will be treated extremely seriously.
  • Vandalism is punished, depending on how serious it is, by anything from detention and paying for the damage to expulsion.