<p>I think I made in abundantly clear I do not care for this tradition. My reference to arrests was to correct the misconception that the students were arrested. I think it was clear that the parent’s were arrested and that it was the students that contributed to this result. I think it is clear to all readers that I definitely consider it “significant”. Please reread my post if you are not clear on this. This “tradition” should die at SPS and at all of these schools, before a teen does.</p>
<p>No fatalities, certainly good.</p>
<p>Many underaged kids drinking not so good.</p>
<p>Parents of St. Paul’s kids arrested for not monitoring appropriately, scary!!!</p>
<p>I hear you. I have not defended it. It happened. It was wrong. I hope it will not happen again.</p>
<p>And no parent can monitor that many teens by themselves. They should never try. </p>
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<p>On a brighter note, my D has accepted a spot in the fourth form and is looking forward to being a Paulie.</p>
<p>Congrat’s Kraordrawoh.</p>
<p>@emdee: Thanks! She’s really pleased and excited to meet her new classmates.</p>
<p>CONGRATULATIONS, terrific school!</p>
<p>@ops: Thank you. Hopefully that BS Matriculations thread will fill out so the kids can connect!</p>
<p>Did she come to a revisit? If so, which one?</p>
<p>@spsforever: She did not revisit.</p>
<p>im going to saint pauls next year in form 3</p>
<p>add me im going next yr</p>
<p>Definitely add yourself to the BS Matriculation thread! :)</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/1122919-bs-matriculations-2011-a.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/1122919-bs-matriculations-2011-a.html</a></p>
<p>What are some tips new students and parents should know before arriving on campus in September?</p>
<p>Winterset, thank you very much for creating and monitoring this discussion. I have enjoyed reading it, and thank you to all the students that have taken the time to answer questions. </p>
<p>My son will be at St Paul’s next year (we could not be happier!) and as I will be traveling for three months before the beginning of the school year I am trying to get a head start on the “packing list” </p>
<p>Could someone help me out with a few questions?</p>
<ul>
<li>Are the beds twins or XL twins?</li>
<li>How frequently does the laundry service pick up and how long do they take? Do they press the clothes or just fold? </li>
<li>Is there a dry cleaners nearby?</li>
<li>Are there any items that you might recommend that he brings for his dorm? eg. lamps? a phone? chair? bookshelf?</li>
</ul>
<p>spsmom: This was sent out last summer for what to bring and what the rooms have. <a href=“https://www.sps.edu/ftpimages/36/download/W_Dress%20code_What%20to%20bring.pdf[/url]”>https://www.sps.edu/ftpimages/36/download/W_Dress%20code_What%20to%20bring.pdf</a></p>
<p>Yes, the beds are XL. I do not know when E&R picks up at SPS, but they usually return three days later, e.g. Monday pick-up and Thursday drop-off. E&R also does drycleaning. [Boarding</a> School and College Laundry Services from E&R Cleaners](<a href=“http://www.eandrcleaners.com/campus-laundry-services.html]Boarding”>http://www.eandrcleaners.com/campus-laundry-services.html) Fees vary by school.</p>
<p>You may find these links useful as well:</p>
<p><a href=“https://www.sps.edu/ftpimages/36/download/Calendar%20Card%201112.pdf[/url]”>https://www.sps.edu/ftpimages/36/download/Calendar%20Card%201112.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href=“https://www.sps.edu/ftpimages/36/misc/misc_63947.pdf[/url]”>https://www.sps.edu/ftpimages/36/misc/misc_63947.pdf</a></p>
<p>Thank you CKSABS! That helps a lot!</p>
<p>Is XL twins full size? Thanks for the links!</p>
<p>Boynton - “XL twins” are extra-long. Otherwise the same as any twin bed.</p>
<p>Dodgersmom, Thanks! Will regular twin sheets fit then?</p>