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Thank you for your interest and specifically for joining the Academy Club. This Interview Guide has been designed to help you take the next steps in your progress towards active membership of the Muir Academy.

This guide should be read very carefully before applying. It will tell you all you need to know about the Muir Academy before assessing in your own mind whether or not we are compatible. Make sure you do this before making an appointment with me, please.

The simplest course is the monthly Saturday class, in Herefordshire from 10 am to 6 pm. They're usually mixed classes of boys, girls and special girls. Occasionally we have all-boy classes for boys who prefer the company of their own kind, which sometimes has a male teacher for all or part of the day.

Next are the boarding three-day courses, usually held in mid Wales, or Herefordshire. They can be mixed or single sexed, with one, two or even three tutors in attendance, plus Matron, cook and maid.

There is also a very strict boarding course, where the numbers are deliberately kept low maximum 6 pupils, two teachers, a matron and domestic staff. These courses are only for the most dedicated and experienced players as the regime and discipline are much tougher.

Private tuition is possible on a one to one or two to one basis for boys, girls or couples too shy or not suitable for inclusion into a larger group. I trust you will find these notes useful and encouraging. I look forward to meeting you one day soon.

Yours faithfully

Miss P. Prim

Headmistress.

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Travel To Hereford

Hereford is just the English side of the Welsh border, about a 3½ hour drive or train ride from London, the same from Manchester and Liverpool by car. Newport is an hour away, Bristol 1¼ hours and Birmingham 1 ½ hours. There are many possible routes to Hereford by road so it is best you choose your own using a good road map. The same can be said of the trains these days, check central train reservations.

Accommodation

Bed and breakfast is available locally. It may also be possible to stay on a Bed and Breakfast basis at the school before or after a day class. Miss Prim can only decide this after she has spoken to you.

The Rules

You will find more comprehensive rules but here are the four key rules that you have to learn before attending interview or school.

1. I will count each stroke. If I miscount or you do not hear, you will begin again.
2. I will not adjust my clothing or rise from my position without permission, or you will begin again.
3. I will not rub my bottom or hands after punishment, or you will begin again.
4. I will thank the corrector on completion of the punishment, or you will begin again.

Learn these rules before your interview; you will be tested on them! If you are a pupil you may at any time be asked to recite these rules. The punishment for not knowing them, word perfect, is six of the best.

If you want an even better idea of what happens at an interview you should read some of the accounts on the contributors' page. The very best source to know what really happens at the Muir Academy is to read the back issues of the Muir Journal.

Tutors

Tutors may accompany their 'charges' to the interview. However they will be asked to sit in the library while the first part of the classroom session is in progress. They may usually come into the classroom for the last part of the lesson.

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A Muir Adult-Schoolboy, dressed for going out in colder weather. Note that all items of kit must be labelled with your name!

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Our preferred style of maid's dress, cap and apron, worn with plain stockings, plain underwear and sensible shoes.

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Pupil's Application For Interview

Before completing and posting this form, please contact Miss Prim to agree a mutually convenient date and obtain details of the deposit amount and address to send the completed form to.

This form may seem a little bureaucratic, but Miss Prim needs all this information before meeting you. It enables her to tailor each interview more effectively to the specific requirements of each pupil. It will also be kept as a record and guide for further visits, whether to courses, private tutorials or other events. The form may be completed either by the pupil, or their tutor.

I _____________________________________________ am eighteen years old or more and have read the Interview Guide of the Muir Academy, I understand them fully and freely agree to abide by them or accept the consequences as so indicated. I enclose this form, completed fully, and my deposit. Please make cheques payable to "Muir Academy".

NB deposits are not refundable. If Miss Prim can fill your appointment, it may be held over until next time.

Interview date: ____________________________________

Time: from __________ until __________

Real surname: ____________________________________ Forename(s): ________________________________

Date of Birth: _________________________________ (Real)

Pseudonym Surname: ________________________________ Forename(s): _____________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________     Postcode ________________________

Phone No. ___________________________________________ day/eve.

(only for use discreetly, in an emergency)

Special Instructions

Note below any significant health problems, any necessary medication or special dietary needs. This includes a vegetarian diet and anything to which you are allergic. We will endeavour to meet these needs.

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A properly dressed Muir adult-schoolboy and adult-schoolgirl. But they shouldn't be holding hands!

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Pupil's Application For A Course

I __________________________________ am eighteen years old or more and have read the Interview Guide of the Muir Academy. I understand them fully and freely agree to abide by them or accept the consequences as so indicated. I enclose this form completed fully, and the full deposit. Please make cheques payable to Muir Academy.

Course date: ___________________________ Expected time of arrival: ________________

Real surname: __________________________ Forename(s): _________________________

Pseudonym Surname: ______________________ Forename(s): _______________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________ Postcode ________________________

Phone No. ______________________________________________ day/evening./p>

(only for use, discreetly, in an emergency)

NB deposits are not refundable unless someone else fills the vacancy.

Special Instructions

Note below any significant health problems, any necessary medication or special dietary needs. This includes a vegetarian diet and anything to which you are allergic. We will endeavour to meet these needs.

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You can contact Miss Prim by telephone:
07732 981515 (overseas: +44 7732 981515)
Please telephone for a postal address.

This form may seem a bit bureaucratic too, but Miss Prim needs all this information beforehand, for example to allocate pupils to dormitories. It enables her to tailor the teaching regime for each pupil more effectively to their specific requirements. It will also be kept as a record and guide for further visits. Before completing the form, phone Miss Prim and check that there is a place available for you. It may be completed either by pupils themselves or their tutor. Please do not forget to enclose your deposit.

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Muir adult-schoolgirl and adult-schoolboy dressed for outdoors in Winter. NB the girl's beret is not standard, but is quite acceptable as no Winter headgear is specified for girls.

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Exceptions To Uniform Lists

Uniform For Senior Girls Only

NB Miss Prim alone decides who may be a senior girl. Demotion is possible at any time, so even senior girls must bring a junior girl's uniform too. Stockings, black or flesh coloured, a fresh pair each day for boarders.

• Suspender Belt, plain white.
• Shoes, plain black high heels.

Items And Uniform For Special Girls Only

• Pair of brassiere fillers, natural colour, and not immodestly large.
• Wig, (unless your natural hair is long enough to be worn in a suitable girls' style). A second one is permitted. If long, it must be able to be tied appropriately.
• Shaving and depilation items, e.g. razor or shaver and cream.
• Outdoor Wear all items must be in an androgynous (unisex) style, i.e. jeans, track suit.

Other Uniforms

If you do not have the full or correct Muir Academy colours or uniform, you may be permitted to wear a school uniform of another school, at least to start with.

Strict Tutorial Boarding Courses

You will need the full Muir Uniform, including the red-trimmed blazer for boys and girls and a gymslip (not skirt) for girls

Note that all items of kit must be labelled with your name!

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Boys' Uniform

• Shorts, one pair, grey; a second pair of two-inch leg punishment shorts may also be used. When appropriate boys may use a real kilt instead of shorts upon request.
• Shirt, one, grey, or white. A clean shirt for each day at boarding school.
• Socks, one pair of knee length Muir Academy grey with red and black banding at the top. Boarders need a clean pair for each day!
• Shoes, black lace-up. Plus a polishing kit if you are a boarder.
• Blazer, one black, red-trimmed Muir Academy wool blazer, or plain or trimmed black polyester single breasted one.
• Tie, one red and black striped Muir Academy tie.
• Cap, Muir Academy, red and black concentric stripes.
• Scarf, Muir Academy grey, red and black striped wool. This is optional.
• Pullover, one grey Muir Academy, wool V-neck pullover.
• Gym Shorts, plain white or navy cotton or polyester, boarders only.
• Plimsolls, one pair of white or black, boarders only.
• Tee Shirt, Muir Academy with crest, boarders only.
• Tee Shirt, plain white cotton tee shirt, boarders only.
• Underpants, white cotton, Y-fronts, clean pair each day for boarders.
• Vest, one white cotton, two if boarding.
• Nightwear, one pair of pyjamas, dressing gown, slippers, boarders only.

Outdoor clothes, boarders only: one pair of stout walking shoes or boots, two pairs of thick socks, sturdy, long, warm trousers, warm waterproof jacket, warm sweater.

Casual clothes: A cub, scout, brownie or guide uniform may be used.

Wash kit, boarders only: sponge bag, hand and bath towel, flannel, toothbrush and paste, soap and shampoo, hairbrush, comb, shaver and cream, deodorant and talcum powder.

Classroom equipment, for day and boarders: Satchel or bag, pencil case, fountain pen, ink or cartridges, ballpoint pen, pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser, ruler, coloured crayons or felt-tip pens, pair of compasses and a protractor, art apron, a glue stick and a pair of school scissors.

Where music is being taught by Miss Brown, you will need a Yamaha brand descant recorder. We recommend you purchase one from the Amazon website. You have a choice of pink, blue or green.

Permitted extras: one soft toy, garters, athletic support, painting set, sewing kit, track suit, suitable reading books, playing cards, football. Banned or restricted items: sweets, food, tobacco in any form, (unless with prior permission), alcohol, adult books or magazines, radios, catapults or water pistols.

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Girls' Uniform.

• Gymslip, navy, knee length, with belt or sash. Alternatively a pleated skirt may be worn instead; grey or navy blue.
• Blouse, white, boarders need a clean blouse each day.
• Socks, white knee length, boarders a clean pair each day.
• Knickers, full fitting, navy blue, boarders a clean pair each day.
• Cardigan, V-neck, navy blue, (or a grey v-necked Muir Academy pullover as with the boys' uniform).
• Blazer, dark navy blue or black, single breasted, red trimmed wool or plain or trimmed navy blue/black polyester.
• Brassiere, white sensible style, two if boarding.
• Tie, Muir Academy, red and black striped.
• Shoes, pair of sensible black low heeled shoes or school sandals.
• Gym Skirt, white, black or red wrap-around short pleated skirt, boarders only.
• Ankle Socks, one pair white, boarders only.
• Plimsolls, pair of white or black plimsolls, boarders only.
• Tee Shirt, Muir Academy, with crest.
• Tee Shirt, plain white cotton tee-shirt.
• Gym Knickers, one pair of red, white or navy, full-fit, to match colour of gym skirt. boarders only.
• Dress, navy candy striped, cotton dress, summer term only. Optional.
• Knickers, white cotton, full fit, to be worn with summer dress; boarders need a clean pair for each day.
• Boater, one only, to be worn with summer dress. Not compulsory.
• Nightwear, one nightdress or pyjamas, dressing gown, slippers, boarders only.
Outdoor clothes: waterproof jacket, sensible waterproof shoes or boots, warm sweater, tracksuit.

Wash kit, boarders only: sponge bag, hand and bath towel, flannel, toothbrush and paste, soap and shampoo, hairbrush, comb, deodorant and talcum powder, minimal cosmetics.

Classroom equipment, for day and boarders: Satchel or bag, pencil case, fountain pen, ink or cartridges, ballpoint pen, pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser, ruler, coloured crayons or felt-tip pens, pair of compasses and a protractor, art apron, a glue stick and a pair of school scissors.

Where music is being taught by Miss Brown, you will need a Yamaha brand descant recorder. We recommend you purchase one from the Amazon website. You have a choice of pink, blue or green.

Permitted extras: one soft toy, painting set, apron, sewing kit, track suit, suitable reading books, skipping rope, and razor.

Banned or restricted items: sweets, food, tobacco (in any form, unless with prior permission), alcohol, adult books or magazines, radios, catapults or water pistols, jewellery, frivolous underwear, heavy make-up.

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