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丝瓜视频 Handbook
Boarding Handbook
Boarding Life
Boarding Life
Account Charges
Families receive a monthly statement of their school account balance through email and should direct any questions or concerns to Student Billing through the school’s Business Office at billing@branksome.on.ca.
Families receive a monthly statement of their school account balance through email and should direct any questions or concerns to Student Billing through the school’s Business Office at billing@branksome.on.ca.
The 丝瓜视频 website lists a sample of what fees and charges that can be expected throughout the year. Note that daily meal costs (breakfast, lunch, after-school snack and dinner) are included in the Boarding fees.
Allowance
While Grades 9–12 students are encouraged to have banking arrangements at a local banking institution or a parent-approved credit card for personal expenses, we recognize that students may be too young for this responsibility. The school can provide a weekly cash allowance to a student through their school account with the prior approval of their parents. For this service, it is required by the Business Office that parents set up a sum of money in their school account that can be distributed to the student in cash as an allowance over the year. Students authorized to receive an allowance must submit a request form to the Boarding Advisor each week when they would like to receive an allowance (forms must be submitted by Tuesday at breakfast to receive the money by Friday after school).
While Grades 9–12 students are encouraged to have banking arrangements at a local banking institution or a parent-approved credit card for personal expenses, we recognize that students may be too young for this responsibility. The school can provide a weekly cash allowance to a student through their school account with the prior approval of their parents. For this service, it is required by the Business Office that parents set up a sum of money in their school account that can be distributed to the student in cash as an allowance over the year. Students authorized to receive an allowance must submit a request form to the Boarding Advisor each week when they would like to receive an allowance (forms must be submitted by Tuesday at breakfast to receive the money by Friday after school).
Boarding and Day Student Sleepovers
Boarding students are permitted to stay overnight at a day student’s home once all families have been contacted and Boarding staff can confirm that there will be adult supervision provided by the host family. Likewise, day students are welcome to stay overnight in Boarding on weekends and on special Boarding/Day Sleepover weekdays throughout the year. The Boarding student must inform and receive permission from Boarding staff before inviting a day student to stay overnight in Boarding.
Boarding students are permitted to stay overnight at a day student’s home once all families have been contacted and Boarding staff can confirm that there will be adult supervision provided by the host family. Likewise, day students are welcome to stay overnight in Boarding on weekends and on special Boarding/Day Sleepover weekdays throughout the year. The Boarding student must inform and receive permission from Boarding staff before inviting a day student to stay overnight in Boarding.
Cooking
Students living in the Boarding houses are required to have breakfast and dinner in the Dining Hall from Monday to Thursday. As such, cooking meals in the house kitchen is not permitted on weeknights. Students can, however, use a hot-water kettle or microwave to prepare snacks throughout the week. Students may also order in food on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only. Please note that all electrical appliances, such as kettles and rice cookers, are only permitted in the Boarding kitchen. Students cannot have any of these appliances in the bathrooms or their bedrooms.
Students living in the Boarding houses are required to have breakfast and dinner in the Dining Hall from Monday to Thursday. As such, cooking meals in the house kitchen is not permitted on weeknights. Students can, however, use a hot-water kettle or microwave to prepare snacks throughout the week. Students may also order in food on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only. Please note that all electrical appliances, such as kettles and rice cookers, are only permitted in the Boarding kitchen. Students cannot have any of these appliances in the bathrooms or their bedrooms.
Boarding buildings are equipped with kitchen facilities where students are welcome to prepare snacks under the supervision of the Boarding Advisor on duty. Please note that the knobs for the stove/oven, knives and other sharp kitchen equipment are not kept in the kitchens, but are available and may be signed out at the discretion of the Boarding Advisor on duty. These measures are in place to ensure the safety of each student. It is expected that students will act responsibly; however, parents must recognize the inherent risks of cooking, even with safety measures in place. Students are responsible for cleaning up after themselves when cooking.
Furniture
Boarding staff are happy to assist students with setting up their bedrooms in order to create a comfortable atmosphere that they can enjoy all year long. Any changes to the furniture configuration must be in line with fire regulations and Congregate Living guidelines for health and safety.
Boarding staff are happy to assist students with setting up their bedrooms in order to create a comfortable atmosphere that they can enjoy all year long. Any changes to the furniture configuration must be in line with fire regulations and Congregate Living guidelines for health and safety.
Beds may not be pushed together, and there must be a clear path to the exit at all times.
Students may not bring additional furniture such as bookshelves, tables or chairs. Damage to the rooms will be charged to the student occupying the room. Any charges incurred for damage to the common areas will be evenly divided among the residents.
Housekeeping
丝瓜视频’s housekeeping staff are responsible for the cleaning of the Boarding common areas (bathrooms, showers, common rooms, hallways), removing waste from garbage cans and recycling bins daily, and washing the bedroom floors each week. Students are responsible for clearing off their floors to give access to the housekeeping staff.
丝瓜视频’s housekeeping staff are responsible for the cleaning of the Boarding common areas (bathrooms, showers, common rooms, hallways), removing waste from garbage cans and recycling bins daily, and washing the bedroom floors each week. Students are responsible for clearing off their floors to give access to the housekeeping staff.
Students are responsible for maintaining their rooms and common spaces in an orderly and neat fashion. Room inspections are regularly carried out by the Boarding team. It is the responsibility of students to keep their personal space orderly and also to contribute to the quality of community living.
Laundry
Students are responsible for washing their own clothes in the laundry facilities, available free of charge in each of the Boarding buildings. Laundry soap and dryer sheets are provided. Students need to label the machines on the white boards when they are doing laundry and remove their clean laundry in a timely manner so that other students may use the machines. Ensuring all clothing is labeled with the student's name is highly recommended. Boarding staff can help to facilitate dry cleaning, and the cost will be charged to student accounts. There is a dry cleaning service available within walking distance of the campus.
Students are responsible for washing their own clothes in the laundry facilities, available free of charge in each of the Boarding buildings. Laundry soap and dryer sheets are provided. Students need to label the machines on the white boards when they are doing laundry and remove their clean laundry in a timely manner so that other students may use the machines. Ensuring all clothing is labeled with the student's name is highly recommended. Boarding staff can help to facilitate dry cleaning, and the cost will be charged to student accounts. There is a dry cleaning service available within walking distance of the campus.
Luggage
All baggage and luggage must be stored in the designated storage areas. Suitcases and other boxes are not to be stored in students’ rooms. At the end of the year, students are permitted to store two boxes (provided by the school) over the summer and must sign a release form. All other items brought by the student must be removed from Boarding at the end of the school year.
All baggage and luggage must be stored in the designated storage areas. Suitcases and other boxes are not to be stored in students’ rooms. At the end of the year, students are permitted to store two boxes (provided by the school) over the summer and must sign a release form. All other items brought by the student must be removed from Boarding at the end of the school year.
Passports and Study Permits
Passports and study permits of all Boarding students must be kept in the Boarding Office on campus by the Director of Boarding. A student must email the Director of Boarding, Assistant Director, or Boarding Life Coordinator at least a day in advance to request their passport for purposes of travel and for proof of documentation when writing SAT/University exams. All passports and study permits must be returned to the Boarding office the following day for safekeeping.
Passports and study permits of all Boarding students must be kept in the Boarding Office on campus by the Director of Boarding. A student must email the Director of Boarding, Assistant Director, or Boarding Life Coordinator at least a day in advance to request their passport for purposes of travel and for proof of documentation when writing SAT/University exams. All passports and study permits must be returned to the Boarding office the following day for safekeeping.
Religious Services and Accommodations
As one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, Toronto offers places of worship for many religions. The Boarding team can help direct families to services offered in the local area. The Boarding team, Facilities team and Food Services team works closely with students throughout the year to ensure specific religious needs are met. Please reach out to the Assistant Director of Boarding, Sheryl Al Khatib, to discuss specific religious accommodations.
As one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, Toronto offers places of worship for many religions. The Boarding team can help direct families to services offered in the local area. The Boarding team, Facilities team and Food Services team works closely with students throughout the year to ensure specific religious needs are met. Please reach out to the Assistant Director of Boarding, Sheryl Al Khatib, to discuss specific religious accommodations.
Washroom Facilities
Both Boarding houses are equipped with single-stall and multiple-stall washrooms. Adult members of the community and non-Branksome affiliated youth must use the single stall washrooms. Boarding and Branksome day students are welcome to use the single-stall or multiple-stall washrooms.
Both Boarding houses are equipped with single-stall and multiple-stall washrooms. Adult members of the community and non-Branksome affiliated youth must use the single stall washrooms. Boarding and Branksome day students are welcome to use the single-stall or multiple-stall washrooms.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We wish to acknowledge this land on which Branksome operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Wendat, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and go to school on this land.*
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
*The Land Acknowledgement may evolve as we honour our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in partnership with Indigenous communities.
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