Parents' Handbook 2017-18

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MISCELLANEOUS
The Abingdon School Parents’ Association (ASPA) and
other Parent Groups
All parents are automatically members of ASPA, the
principal parent group in the School. The main focus of
ASPA’s activity is to provide networking and social
opportunities for parents.
There are also a number of special interest parent support
groups, principally the Abingdon School Music Society, the
Friends of Abingdon School Boat Club (FASBC) and the
Friends of Abingdon School Rugby Club (Touchliners) and
the Hockey Griffins.
Health Centre
The Health Centre is manned by a Senior Nurse and a
team of Health Care Assistants. They can be telephoned
on 01235 849059 during the school day. Dayboys who are
taken ill during school hours rest in the Health Centre until
they can be collected.
Lost Property
Property found around the School campus is returned by
the cleaners to Lost Property in Boarders’ Hall. From there
the housekeeping staff transfer named items to the
appropriate boys’ houserooms. Unnamed items are,
eventually, given to SUS for sale.
Items found in the Sports Centre are taken to the front
desk where the Sports Centre staff keep it. Items can be
collected whenever the desk is manned.
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Learning Support
It is the parents’ responsibility to inform the School if their
son has had an Educational Psychologist’s report or has a
special requirement of any description. A copy of the
specialist assessment should be forwarded at the time of
Registration for entry to the School or in the case of later
reports as soon as received. Failure to provide such
information may make it more difficult for us to meet your
son’s needs, be they learning difficulties and/ or
disabilities. The Learning Support department consists of a
Learning Support Coordinator and other specialist
teachers. Specialist teaching, for which a charge will be
made, may be provided where necessary.
Medical Requirements
The parents of each pupil entering the School are asked to
complete a form detailing their son’s medical history.
Please bring any special requirements to the attention of
the School Nurse before your son joins the School.
Second-hand Uniform Scheme (SUS)
The Second-hand Uniform Scheme is run by members of
ASPA, and is used by some parents. A list of dates is
available from the website
Tuck Shop and Café
The Tuck Shop is open during morning break. The servery
is open in the Dining Hall at morning break and the café is
open throughout the day during term-time selling a range
of hot snacks, homemade cakes, soft drinks and fruit.