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House Ethos
- To encourage pupils to help each other and to care for one another's welfare
- To provide a clear and reasonable structure of rules and to follow them consistently
- To help to develop each pupil's self-esteem, social skills and sense of responsibility
- To reward achievements of all kinds
- To challenge anti-social behaviour, rudeness and non-participation
- To respect individuals' views, individuality and privacy
- To provide an attractive and stimulating environment and to foster pride in the house
- To have an available adult presence on the premises at all times
- To care for the academic, social and emotional needs of all the pupils in the house
Who's Who in Ruthven
Resident Staff
Mr Andrew Watt, Housemaster: Business Studies/Economics Department - 4th Form Tutor
Mrs Ann Watt, Housemaster's Wife
Also resident Gareth (12 years) and Emily (9 years)
Dr Stuart Downhill, Resident and Senior Tutor, 4th Form tutor: Head of Geography
Visiting Tutors
Mr Paul Vallot, U6th Form Tutor: Biology Department
Mr Gerry Kennedy, U6th Form Tutor: Modern Languages Department
Dr Jim Salisbury, L6th Form Tutor: Head of English
Mrs Mary Robertson-Barnett, 3rd Form Tutor: English Department
Mrs Catherine Howett, L6th Tutor: English Department
Mr Andy Henderson, Tutor: Director of Rugby
Domestic Staff
Mrs Kate Connaghan, House Matron
Julie, House Laundry and Sewing Room
Christine and Brenda, Cleaning Duties
Contact with Staff
The Housemaster, Mr Watt, can be contacted on 01738 815024 or ruthven@strathallan.co.uk