TheClass Tutor takes a personal interest in each individual in her/hisgroup and in all aspects of the class, and plays a very significantpart in fostering the atmosphere of concern and friendliness whichshould characterise the whole school. The Class Tutor should be thefirst point of reference for and concerning the pupils in her/hisclass. Therefore the tutor needs to have

(a) a list of pupils’ names, addresses, phone numbers;

(b)at the end of the second week of the first term the Class Tutor shouldleave with the Secretary an accurate Class list; the correct spellingof pupils’ names is important.

(c) copy of their class time-table

(d) names of all who teach them;

(e) a file of all parental or other correspondence concerning them. This includes notes of absence etc.

The duties of the Tutor include the following:

1. To encourage pupils in the pursuit of learning.

2. To speak frequently to pupils on points of courtesy and good manners;

3. To check the daily attendance and punctuality of each girl in the tutor
group and retain accurate records of both;

4. To take individual assembly with the class or accompany them to Assemblies.

5. To inform those whom it may concernof any special requirements of pupils. This includes consideration forimpaired sight or hearing etc. 

6. To remind pupils of the reasons forwearing school uniform and check that they wear it fully and properlyand that items of clothing are marked.

7. To inspect Homework Dairies weekly.

8. To be responsible for the order andtidiness of the classrooms, and see that pupils treat furniture withcare. (Cupboards, wastepaper baskets and black-board need continualattention.)  The abuse of school property by graffitiwill not betolerated and should be reported immediately to Reception.

9. Other areas where concern for others should direct behaviour are: the Church Corridors; the canteen; public transport

10. To appoint Class Captain and Vice Captain monthly or termly as appropriate.

11. To provide a tutor comment and check on completion of school reports;

12. To collect requests from parents whowish their child to go home at lunch-time. Their requests should bepassed to the Head of Year who will then issue a lunch pass;

13. The tutor ought to remind pupils ofthe two school rules which carry Penalties (absence without permissionand smoking within the school campus at anytime or in uniform anywhere)and explain why they are important.

14. To emphasise to pupils theimportance of adhering to rules as outlined in the homework diary andremind them that breaches of the Code of Conduct may result indisciplinary action.