Behaviour Expectations
When must phones be switched off and out of sight?
Between 8:30am and 3:20pm (the entire school day)
What should a student do if they get lost or aren’t sure where to go?
Student Reception
How many degrees are in a full circle?
When was The Branwhite Centre completed?
2020
How long must the girls skirt be?
On or below the knee
TRUE OR FALSE: If all your class work is complete, you can have free time and play games on your laptop.
FALSE - ask your teacher for something else to do or catch up on work from another class
How many Houses are there at William Clarke College?
8 Houses - Andrews, Darling, Hassall, Johnson, Langdon, Robinson, Warren and White.
What line on the globe separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
What year was William Clarke College established?
1988
TRUE OR FALSE: In summer, boys are allowed to take their ties off
FALSE
What time must students be in class each morning?
8:30am
Name two co-curricular activities students can get involved in.
Examples: Choir, Studio One, Dance Group, Band, Orchestra, Drama, Debating, Public Speaking, STEM Club, Sporting Teams.
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
Vatican City
How many Houses did the College have in the Secondary School prior to 2022?
12 Houses
TRUE OR FALSE: The College Hoodie is not allowed to be worn by itself outside school grounds
TRUE
What must students do before leaving the classroom during a lesson?
Take their College diary with them.
Name two major College events that involve friendly competitions between Houses?
Inter-House Singing, Dance, Trivia, Box Car Rally, Theatre Sports, Swimming Carnival, Athletics Carnival, Cross Country Carnival.
Which weighs more: a kilogram of feathers or a kilogram of bricks?
They weigh the same!
How many students attended William Clarke the year it first opened? (points if over or under by 5)
113 students total spread across Year 7 and Year 8
What uniform rule applies during Recess and Lunch for all students?
The College Hat
Name two prohibited items that must not be brought to school.
Alcohol, Cigarettes including e-cigarettes, Drugs, Knives, Lasers, Energy drinks, White out/liquid paper in bottles, Chewing gum, Aerosol cans, Water pistols and water bombs
Where must students store their bags during assemblies or chapel?
Bags cannot be brought into large group gatherings unless instructed, hence they must be stored away on College grounds and never left in stairways or corridors
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
Who was William Clarke College’s first Headmaster (hint – one of the buildings is named after him)?
Phillip Bryson
What type of ear jewellery is allowed for girls (hint: there's three sets of criteria)?
One earring in each ear, gold OR silver, stud OR sleeper