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General:
Every Grey student should constantly remind himself that, both in private and in public, he is responsible for the good name of the school.
He must be neat, smart, polite, pleasant and considerate. In the streets, on buses, on trains, in cinemas and any public place, he is being watched, and it needs just one thoughtless action, such as slouching with his hands in his pockets, or being loud or rowdy, to cause a bad mark against the Grey.
Cyclists and motor-cyclists must be particularly careful not only to observe normal traffic rules but also to be extra-courteous and considerate.
Pedestrians must acknowledge the courtesy when cars stop to allow them to cross the road by a nod of the head or a brief raising of the hand.
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Appearance: The school has a uniform – this means uniformity of dress.
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Blazer: The official Grey blazer is worn and must be kept buttoned. (The badge pocket is not used). If not being worn, the blazer must be hung up and not carried around. At the end of the school day, no student may leave the school buildings without wearing his blazer. |
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Shirts: Nylon, patterned or short-sleeved shirts are not part of the school uniform. Only a plain white vest or T-shirt may be worn under the shirt.
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Ties: The tie is the school tie. It must be respectable and correctly worn.
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Trousers: Long trousers must be of the standard variety.
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Pullovers: Pullovers worn with the school uniform must be grey and of the regulation pattern.
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Socks: The approved colour for socks is grey of a matching shade, neither too light nor too dark.
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Shoes: Lace-up shoes, regulation black, must be worn.
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Badges: Lapel badges are those concerned with the Grey and its school activities, and no other.
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Hairstyles: A Grey student’s hairstyle must be one that does not attract unfavourable attention. When in doubt, be conservative. Hair should be well off the collar, not over the ears. Sideburns may not be longer than the midpoint of the ear.
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Jewellery: No jewellery, e.g. bracelets, necklaces, rings, etc, will be tolerated. |
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When is the School uniform worn? The full uniform is worn from home to the school buildings and on return. After sport, the full tracksuit must be worn to return home. At school, students may leave their blazers in the changing rooms. Sleeves must be worn down or properly folded above the elbow. For extramural occasions, students may wear a school tracksuit, or a blazer and sports wear with open neck shirt neatly outside the blazer collar, or a school T-shirt with white shorts and white track shoes. The blue windcheater may not be worn with full school uniform.
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Kitbags: The Grey kitbag is permitted for carrying sports kit only - not books.
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Suitcases: Books must be carried in suitcases or briefcases or reinforced rucksacks. Only the student’s name may be screen-printed on the outside.
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Dangerous practices: Pea-shooting, elastic-shooting, stone-throwing etc are not allowed.
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Clothes and valuables: All clothing must be marked. The school is not responsible for valuables left in the changing-rooms. Unauthorised borrowing will be regarded as theft and will be severely punished.
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Lost property: Items must be claimed on the day of the loss.
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Out of bounds: These areas are out of bounds to pupils: Memorial Quadrangle; all fields during breaks except the verges of the Pollock/Philip field; the staff stairs; the Staffroom and Staff Ablution areas; the Hall, Gymnasium and Classrooms before Assembly and during breaks – unless a teacher has given permission; Motorcycle and Bicycle parking areas; Edkins Quadrangle – except for Matrics.
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Corridor discipline: Classes proceeding along the corridors must keep left in single file. There must be no running in the corridors.
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Studs: No footwear with studs may be worn in the Restaurant or any other building. |
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Eating: No eating or drinking is allowed inside the school buildings, including the corridors and change room. Students in school uniform are not allowed to eat in the streets.
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Roll call: The roll call takes place at 7:40 every day. If a student misses roll call he must report to the Secretaries’ office immediately after arriving at school and enter his name and details on the Latecomers’ list.
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Absence from school: After a period of absence an absentee note (in an envelope) must be handed to the Housemaster on the day that the student returns to school. A Doctor’s certificate must be produced in the following instances:
A. The period of absence is 3 days or longer.
B. Any period of absence during exams or standardised tests.
(A student absent from any lesson should catch up missed work as soon as possible - preferably before the next lesson.)
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Cribbing: Any cribbing or appearance of cribbing will be dealt with strictly.
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Bullying: Whether physical or mental, bullying is strictly prohibited.
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Hitch-hiking: Grey students are not allowed to hitch-hike.
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Vandalism: Each student shall be involved in the prevention and reporting of vandalism.
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Fights: Fighting is not permitted. Disputes should be resolved with the involvement of the Housemaster.
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Cars: No student may drive a car while in school uniform except by special permission of the Rector or with a parent present.
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Weapons: Students may not bring a weapon of any description onto the school grounds at any time.
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Theft and unauthorised “borrowing”: These are criminal offences and will be treated as matters of extreme gravity. Offenders could be handed over to the authorities for prosecution.
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Smoking: The school is totally opposed to the use of tobacco. Smoking is not permitted when in uniform or when identifiable as a Grey student. No student may come to school with any evidence of smoking, e.g. smelling of smoke, or in possession of matches or cigarettes.
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Alcohol:
- The school is totally opposed to the abuse and illegal use of alcohol.
Circumstances within the authority of the school.
- Use of alcohol by a Grey student is not permitted on or off the campus, at any time or place, or under any circumstances, regardless of his age, when he is;
- involved in any school-related event or activity, or
- in school uniform, or any item of school clothing, or
- identifiable by the general public as a Grey student.
- It is prohibited to attend any school event, involving any school- related activity, on or off the campus, while manifesting any evidence of the use of alcohol e.g. selling or purchasing alcohol, being in possession thereof, smelling of alcohol or being under the influence of alcohol.
- Notwithstanding the above, no student is permitted to bring the school into disrepute in relation to alcohol at any time or place, or under any circumstances.
- A breach of these rules must be reported by any staff or students in leadership positions (in particular, school, boarding house and house prefects) and will be dealt with in accordance with the procedures for the breach of school rules.
Circumstances outside the authority of the school.
- The school acknowledges that at private events viz. off the campus, in respect of activities unrelated to the school, and where the school is not brought into disrepute, the school does not have authority over students to regulate the use of alcohol. It is then the responsibility of the students and their parents to do so.
- However, the school strives for a culture of non-abuse of alcohol and compliance with the law. Students and their parents are encouraged to comply with the correct use of alcohol. For example, Under 18’s may not buy alcohol or frequent licensed clubs or pubs. Control must be maintained at events at homes or other venues.
- The school considers it to be at the discretion of parents with their students, to enjoy responsible, limited use of alcohol at home or at other private places. It must never occur in breach of the school rules set out above; it must be legal; it must be in the presence of the student's parents (or responsible adults to whom the parents have delegated such authority); and with the consent of the parents, or persons with authority, e.g. at special family events or for educational purposes (eg. Wine Appreciation Course; Cadet Dinner).
- However, prefects (school, boarding house and house) are entrusted with the responsibility of being role models, setting an example, adhering to the school rules and enforcing compliance with the school rules. They are the custodians of the school’s good name and reputation, values and standards. To uphold these values and to avoid any ambiguity, no prefect may, during his term of office, consume any alcohol, except in the privacy of his own home whilst in the presence of his parents, and with their consent.
- Where instances of alcohol abuse or illegal activities at private events involving Grey students occur, staff and prefects (school, boarding house and house) are expected to inform the school of these instances. It may be necessary for the school to intervene in these cases, and the school will therefore exercise it’s discretion to discuss such events with parents and/or students involved.
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Drugs: The use or misuse of any drug or chemical substance at any place at any time will be treated with extreme gravity.
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Exeats: A student must have obtained an exeat if he wishes to leave the school during the school day. If a student is going to miss roll call, the exeat must have been obtained on the previous day. Exeats are obtainable from the Rector or Deputy Headmaster. Should a day student feel ill he must report to the Secretaries’ Office.
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Shaving: Students must be clean-shaven at all times.
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Cellular phones: Cellular phones are not permitted. Public call boxes are available for students’ use.
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Roller skates, roller blades, skate boards & push scooters are not permitted on the premises.
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Playing with any sort of ball – rugby, cricket, basketball, tennis etc – is not permitted in any of the parking areas at any time, even when no vehicles are parked, or in any covered way, corridor or classroom.
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