10 Laundry All school laundry is done on site. Boarders will have a named shelf on which to store spare clothes and matrons will place clean laundry on the shelf. Bed linen is changed weekly and boarders place used sheets and pillowcases in the laundry baskets by 8.30am on change-over day. Socks are packed into sock bags (please note, these are provided by the school and charged to your account). Money Bank accounts can be set up with any bank in Abingdon. If necessary, Heads of House will provide a letter from the school confirming your child’s residence at Abingdon. If possible, international students should seek assistance from their guardians in setting up a bank account prior to arriving at school. House bank Each boarding house runs a ‘house bank‘ overseen by the Assistant Boarding Heads of House, from which boarders can deposit and withdraw money. Parents can also set a limit on how much money they would like their child to withdraw each week. Caring for belongings Boarders should take care of their own property and show respect for the property of others and of the school at all times. - All items should be clearly named. - Valuables should be stored in the boarder‘s individual safe or lockable cupboard. - Pupils should not borrow items from others without asking. - Damage to property should be reported to the house manager so that repairs can be made quickly. - If damage is caused deliberately, parents will be informed and the cost of repair to the property belonging either to the school or another pupil may be charged to a parents’ bill. - In the rare event of a suspected theft, it should be reported swiftly and will be investigated. - Valuable items and passports may be handed into house staff for safekeeping. Personal belongings 18
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