Year 7 Induction Day Booklet 2023

INDUCTION BOOKLET

A warm welcome to all our new families starting Box Hill School in September!

This Induction Pack will give you a flavour of the range of activities that you will enjoy and can be a part of during your journey through Box Hill School.

As you may know, there is an Induction Day for new pupils on Tuesday 5th September 8.30am - 3.00pm and we will write with more details in due course. The first day of term for the whole school will then be on Wednesday 6th September - this will be the first opportunity for the school to be together as a whole after the summer break.

We hope you have an enjoyable (and hopefully sunny!) summer. We will be sending you content throughout the holidays. Box Hill School really looks forward to meeting you in September.

Cory Lowde Headmaster of Box Hill School

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PARENTS’ WELCOME AND CONSULTATION EVENINGS 2023

Years 7 & 8

Parents’ welcome evening

Year 9

Parents’ welcome evening

Monday 11th September

Monday 18th September

AUTUMN TERM DATES

Induction Day for New Pupils

First day of term

Individual school photographs

Year 7 New Forest Expedition

HALF TERM

End of term - finish at noon

Tuesday 5th September

8.30am - 3.00pm

Wednesday 6th September

8.15am - 4.30pm

Thursday 8th September

26th - 29th September

Thursday 13th October to Monday 30th October

Friday 8th December

SPRING TERM DATES

Boarders return by 8pm

Day pupils arrive 8.15am

HALF TERM

End of term

Sunday 7th January

Monday 8th January

Friday 9th February to Monday 19th February

Wednesday 27th March

SUMMER TERM DATES

Boarders return by 8pm

Day pupils arrive 8.15am

HALF TERM

End of term

KEY DATES

Monday 15th April

Tuesday 16th April

Friday 24th May to

Monday 3rd June

Friday 5th July

*Please check the school calendar on our website for dates which get added

DaILY ROUTINE

Breakfast for boarders

School day starts for day pupils

Registration in houses for all pupils

Period 1

Period 2

BREAK

Period 3

Period 4

LUNCH

Registration

Period 5

Period 6

Period 7

School ends for day pupils

Tea for boarders and prep

Boarders’ free time and activities

Supper (Junior Houses)

Supper (Senior Houses)

Prep

Registration in Houses

(Sixth Form House at 21:30)

Bedtime for different age groups

ACTIVITIES

14:35 15:35 PM 15:35

Years 7 to 9

All year groups

All year groups

All year groups

Lightweight day bag for books and equipment

Water bottle leak proof and indelibly named with students name

Pencil case large enough for full set of stationery*

Headphones for use in music lessons

they don’t need to be fancy

Reading book to be changed regularly

Hair ties selection to keep hair up as per school regulations

Geometry divider (compass)

A4 Notebook

Bilingual dictionary EAL students only

*The pencil case should include:

30cm ruler

Colouring pencils small selection

Black fine-line pen

Handwriting pen

2 Cheaper biro pen blue or black

Highlighter

2 HB Pencils must include a propelling pencil with 0.5mm pencil leads

Pencil sharpener

Glue stick

Scissors

Eraser Set square

Protractor

Scientific calculator

EQUIPMENT LIST

BOYS’ CLOTHING LIST

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Boy’s Clothing List - Years 7 to 11

School uniform should be worn and a smart appearance is expected at all times. This means shirts should be tucked in with the top button fastened. Hoodies are not allowed apart from when worn for sport. School shoes must be worn, no trainers.

Box Hill School branded items (marked with an *) can be purchased from:

1. www.unismart.co.uk – You can buy your new school uniform online, it will then be delivered to either your home address, the school campus or to Unismart, 5 Oakdene Parade, Cobham, KT11 2LR.

2. Appointments are available at the on site uniform shop or at Unismart Cobham. To arrange please contact Unismart on 01932 868233 (opening hours: Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm) or email unismartltd@gmail.com. Please note appointments for the on site shop must be booked in advance, unfortunately we cannot accommodate direct walk ins. Telephone Consultations are also available if you need any help or advice with sizing and quantities.

UNIFORM

• Blazer*

• Grey school trousers (x2 for boarders)

• Green sweater*

• White long or short-sleeved shirts (x3 for boarders)

• Grey socks

• School tie*

• Black Leather ‘normal school shoes’ (not trainers, sneakers, suede or canvas, boots or Vans/ Converse style)

• Coat – should be dark in colour (blue or black), solid colour, no trim, no fringes, no fur

• Scarf – green and purple (optional)

• Science/Art overall

• Green or grey leisure hoody*

• Fleece lined jacket*

• Black PE shirt*

• Black zip neck mid layer*

• Black PE shorts*

• White PE socks*

• Black tracksuit trousers*

• Tracksuit top*

• Black/green reversible games shirt*

• Green games socks*

• Thirds polo shirt* (to be purchased when Thirds are allocated at the start of term)

• Cricket shirt, trousers and box (Cricket players only)*

• Appropriate trainers

• Games bag*

• Gum shield

• Football boots

• Shin pads

• Black base layer top (base layer should only be worn underneath the games shirt)

• Black leggings (leggings should only be worn underneath shorts)

• Black hoody*

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Girl’s Clothing List - Years 7 to 11

School uniform should be worn and a smart appearance is expected at all times. This means shirts should be tucked in, skirts are of an appropriate length - not rolled up and not mid-thigh length, no hoodies apart from when worn for sport. School shoes must be worn, no trainers.

Box Hill School branded items (marked with an *) can be purchased from:

1. www.unismart.co.uk – You can buy your new school uniform online, it will then be delivered to either your home address, the school campus or to Unismart, 5 Oakdene Parade, Cobham, KT11 2LR.

2. Appointments are available at the on site uniform shop or at Unismart Cobham. To arrange please contact Unismart on 01932 868233 (opening hours: Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm) or email unismartltd@gmail.com. Please note appointments for the on site shop must be booked in advance, unfortunately we cannot accommodate direct walk ins. Telephone Consultations are also available if you need any help or advice with sizing and quantities.

UNIFORM

Blazer*

Skirt or grey trousers* (x 2 for boarders)

Green sweater*

White long or short sleeve blouse - not fitted, rever collar x 3 for boarders

Tights: black/skin colour

winter term

White ankle socks not trainer socks (summer term)

Black leather school shoes not trainers, sneakers, suede or canvas, boots or Vants/ Converse style

Coat - should be dark in colour solid colour, no trim, fringes, fur

Science/Art overall

Black PE skort or shorts*

White PE socks*

Black tracksuit trousers*

Tracksuit top*

Netball dress* team players only

Thirds polo shirt* when Thirds are allocated at the start of term

Appropriate trainers

Games bag*

GIRLS’ CLOTHING LIST

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

I’d love to introduce you to our fantastic team of visiting music teachers and to encourage you to consider the option of your child taking up extra-curricular music lessons at Box Hill School.

I started here as Director of Music in September 2020 during a rather difficult time for schools and for the arts, but with a vision for making Box Hill School a place where young musicians can thrive and with plenty of musical opportunities for all children to get involved with. It has been a privilege to work alongside this team of inspiring musicians who are leaders in their respective field who offer the highest quality of individual teaching to all students who choose to learn their instrument here at Box Hill School.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The purpose of this booklet is to introduce you to our fantastic team of visiting music teachers and to encourage you to consider the option of your child taking up extra-curricular music lessons at Box Hill School.

Having taught music in schools for 16 years, I can personally attest to the transformational effect that learning an instrument has on young people. There are many studies that reveal the benefits, which include: increased memory, greater organisational skills, perseverance, improved co-ordination, a sense of responsibility, cultural awareness, superior concentration, a sense of achievement, better social skills and general wellbeing.

I started here as Director of Music in September 2020 during a rather difficult time for schools and for the arts, but with a vision for making Box Hill School a place where young musicians can thrive and with plenty of musical opportunities for all children to get involved with. It has been a privilege to work alongside this team of inspiring musicians who are leaders in their respective field who offer the highest quality of individual teaching to all students who choose to learn their instrument here at Box Hill.

In addition to offering all the traditional orchestral instruments as well as singing, guitar and drums it is really important that we keep up with the times and reflect the varied ways that music is used and appreciated in our society. This is why we also offer music technology lessons (sound recording and mixing) and DJ skills.

Having taught music in schools for 16 years, I can personally attest to the transformational effect that learning an instrument has on young people. There are many studies that reveal the benefits, which include: increased memory, greater organisational skills, perseverance, improved co-ordination, a sense of responsibility, cultural awareness, superior concentration, a sense of achievement, better social skills and general wellbeing.

Music lessons are scheduled to minimise disruption to academic lessons. In years 7 to 9 they are rotated throughout the term we try and avoid impacting on academic lessons as best as we can within the limitations of numbers of students per instrumental teacher.

In addition to offering all the traditional orchestral instruments as well as singing, guitar and drums it is really important that we keep up with the times and reflect the varied ways that music is used and appreciated in our society. This is why we also offer music technology lessons (sound recording and mixing) and DJ skills.

If you have any questions or would like to book a trial lesson for your child, do not hesitate to email me at Jessica.taylor@boxhillschool.com

Music lessons are scheduled to minimise disruption to academic lessons. In years 7 to 9 they are rotated throughout the term we try and avoid impacting on academic lessons as best as we can within the limitations of numbers of students per instrumental teacher.

I look forward to hearing from you.

If you have any questions or would like to book a trial lesson for your child, do not hesitate to email me at Jessica.taylor@boxhillschool.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

MUSIC LESSONS

Jessica Taylor Director of Music

Jessica Taylor Director of Music

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Jessica Taylor - DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

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Jessica studied music at the University of Nottingham and then went on to study PGCE secondary music at the University of Roehampton. She is a first study singer and second study pianist as well as being a keen composer.

Prior to working at Box Hill School she was Director of Music at Sutton Grammar School for 11 years. She is still an active musician writing and arranging music and singing with the Kingswood Big Band. She has a wide range of musical interests from classical to jazz and pop and enjoys sharing her passion for music with the students she teaches.

Stuart Ansell – GUITAR

A graduate of Bretton Hall College of Music, Stuart has been teaching at Box Hill School since 2008 and runs a number of popular rock ensembles within the School.

He has toured with Rose Royce, Shalamar, Odyssey, Boney M, Dexy’s Midnight Runners and The Drifters. He is also Musical Director for The Real Thing. Stuart is the guitarist and principal songwriter for the band “The Quays”.

Giles Straw - BRASS

Giles Straw is a full time British, London based professional trumpet player and teacher. As an active musician, Giles works all over the UK and worldwide. He has worked extensively with numerous artists, including Amy Winehouse, Lilly Allen, Squeeze and Cliff Richard to name a few.

Giles has vast experience with touring theatre shows across Europe and can regularly be found working in London’s West End, most recently on The Rat Pack, The Last Tango, Beautiful and The Jersey Boys.

Giles has taught extensively for the past 20 years in a number of independent schools across London and Surrey. He is also a consultant for The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) “Jazz Horns” Syllabus.

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David Ward - MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND GUITAR

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GUITAR school started left time worked regular for others. After returned to and Department in for various Audio, where 24-hour McCartney maintained and exhibitioner at teaching until teacher in 2002. and home. She the wind events.

David Ward grew up in Nottingham and whilst at school studied piano and guitar. From the age of 16 he started playing keyboards on the semi-pro circuit, and at 18 left Nottingham to move to London to become a full time professional musician. Over the next four years he worked on the UK pop circuit, spending two years as the regular keyboardist for the New Seekers, and also worked for Clodagh Rogers and Peter Sartstedt, amongst others.

After a year running a show band in Switzerland, he returned to the UK to take up Electronics at London University, and subsequently joined the BBC Engineering Department in London. Thereafter, he followed a career working for various electronics companies including Mitsubishi Pro Audio, where as Technical Operations Manager, his team provided 24-hour support for the likes of Abbey Road Studios, Paul McCartney and Peter Gabriel. Throughout this time, David maintained a strong interest in music as a producer, arranger and performer, working in pop, jazz and soul.

Bridget Wilcox - PIANO

Bridget studied piano and clarinet as a junior exhibitioner at the Royal College of Music. She gained her LTCL teaching diploma in 1997 and gradually built up pupil numbers until being able to work full time as an instrumental teacher in 2002.

Bridget now teaches the piano at Box Hill, Farlington and Brambletye schools and the clarinet and piano at home. She plays clarinet in Horsham Symphony Orchestra and in the wind decet “New Harmonie” and takes part in local music events.

Charlotte Burke - DRUMS

Charlotte Burke - DRUMS

Charlotte gained the scholarship for Drumtech (Tech Music Colleges) in 2002 and graduated with a Diploma in Popular Music. As a drummer she has contributed to different bands and ensembles with a variety of styles including rock, funk, hip-hop, jazz, pop, metal, country and western and folk. Her career developed as a gigging, touring drummer in bands such as Naked Ruby, The Volt Union, Vizion City, Magpie, Scatch, Sucker, V12, Firemouth and Magic City Trio.

She gained experience in many recording projects with various artists including work released on John Zorn’s label ‘Tzadik’ and completed her own solo project ‘Seven Wanders’ in 2012, where she wrote, played, recorded, mixed and mastered her own songs.

Charlotte gained the scholarship for Drum-tech (Tech Colleges) in 2002 and graduated with a Diploma in Popular Music. As a drummer she has contributed to different and ensembles with a variety of styles including rock, hip-hop, jazz, pop, metal, country and western and folk. career developed as a gigging, touring drummer in bands as Naked Ruby, The Volt Union, Vizion City, Magpie, Sucker, V12, Firemouth and Magic City Trio. She gained experience in many recording projects with various artists including work released on John Zorn’s ‘Tzadik’ and completed her own solo project ‘Seven in 2012, where she wrote, played, recorded, mixed and mastered her own songs. She has performed at Glastonbury festival numerous times including the ‘John Peel’ stage. Croissant Neuf Small world festivals, Le Printemps Bourges, the Hanbury Ballroom and the Angel Academy. She has extensive experience in Europe. Alongside her performing Charlotte has worked in education for 15 years tutoring drum-kit to aspiring younger musicians. Running workshops WAC, mentoring bands, teaching privately and in schools. Parent reviews can be found on her teaching website charlotteburke.net

Carole Smith - WOODWIND

She has performed at Glastonbury festival numerous times including the ‘John Peel’ stage. Croissant Neuf and Small world festivals, Le Printemps Bourges, the Hanbury Ballroom and the Angel Academy. She has extensive touring experience in Europe. Alongside her performing Charlotte has worked in education for 15 years tutoring drum-kit to aspiring younger musicians. Running workshops at WAC, mentoring bands, teaching privately and in schools. Parent reviews can be found on her teaching website at charlotteburke.net

MUSIC LESSONS

I am an experienced woodwind teacher and love enabling pupils to tap into their musical ability and promote love of music. I have taught at several schools in Surrey for nearly 20 years, entering pupils for ABRSM and College exams when appropriate. I also support pupils entering for exams, giving them a wide range of styles music to play. I encourage pupils to join music ensembles as this is great self development and fun and supports musicians in the school as well as the music department.

YEaR 7 EXPEDITION

FERNY CROFTS, BROCKENHURST Hampshire

Ferny Crofts is situated in the heart of the New Forest, ten miles from Southampton and five miles from Lyndhurst. This is the sixth year that Box Hill School has used this centre as the base for its Year 7 expedition, as the 31 acre site provides a safe setting for the students. Its location enables groups to appreciate the environment of the New Forest and allows the school to utilise the facilities and great range of activities the centre has to offer.

Expeditions: All students attend at least 1 expedition or trip per year that is included in the school fees. These are part of our dynamic curriculum. Other expeditions are held throughout the year as optional extras.

YEAR 7 EXPEDITION

ITINERARY

Tuesday

Arrival at school: 08:30

Equipment loading: 09:00

Student briefing: 10:00

Departure: 10:30

Arrival: 13:00

Wednesday - Thursday

Mountain Biking

A whole day out on the bikes in the forest with a visit to Lyndhurst town.

Bikes and helmets are provided.

Rock Climbing/Air Rifles

The site has a large climbing wall with qualified instructors and an air rifle range.

Bushcraft skills

Friday Collection from school at 16:30 as normal.

STAFF AND CONTACT

Mrs Wilson - Expeditions Director Contact

Staff cannot be contacted directly when on expeditions. You should assume that ‘no news is good news’ and that we have arrived safely.

Should you need to contact your child for any reason, please phone the school reception who will make arrangements to speak to staff.

There is limited mobile phone coverage at the campsite. If you have any further questions please do get in touch.

Email: Christine Wilson (christine.wilson@boxhillschool.com)

ACCOMMODATION

Students will either be in a tent (between three and six to a tent) or in a ten-person dormitory in the bunkhouse.

We cannot guarantee which students will be camping and which will be inside. Girls and boys will of course have separate accommodation, toilets and showers.

FOOD

We will endeavour to accommodate any dietary needs where possible, however we are limited in what we can cook when at camp. All meals will take place in a large dining room which we also have use of in the evenings in case of bad weather. Lunches tend to be sandwiches, crisps and fruit etc. Supper is usually a main course and a dessert, with snacks in the evening as well.

Sample menu (subject to change)

Tuesday

Dinner: pasta bolognese (vegetarian options also)

Wednesday

Breakfast: cereal and milk / porridge, croissants and jam

Dinner: chilli con carne and rice / vegetable chilli (mild)

Thursday

Breakfast: cereal, bacon, eggs, toast Dinner: fish and chips

Friday (Breakfast and lunch)

YEAR 7 EXPEDITION

KIT LIST

Kit to be provided by the student

• Holdall or Rucksack

• Sleeping bag (Roll mats will be provided for those in the tents)

• Torch

• Hiking boots (or good walking shoes)

• Water proof jacket and trousers

• Fleece

• Wash kit and towel

• Day bag: this should be a small rucksack, about 25 litres in size

• Trainers (hiking boots optional)

• Water bottle

• Walking trousers (school PE kit trousers are good)

• Gloves (these are for the biking)

• Warm hat

• Personal medication (to be handed in to staff)

• Students will also need casual clothes for the evenings, please do not pack expensive items

• Money: £10 maximum

Electrical items and mobile phones

iPods, portable DVD players, computer games and mobile phones are not allowed on expeditions. This also applies to any expensive items such as jewellery.

YEaR 8 summeR TERm EXPEDITION

3 or 4 days of Watersports

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Monday

Departure from School: 08:30

Watersports Trial Day: Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, SUP Boarding

Return to School: 16:30

Tuesday - Thursday

Students choose one of the watersports activities available to focus on for the remainder of the week.

It is hoped that students will achieve a nationally recognised award in their chosen watersport.

Departure/Return times: 08:30/16:00

EQUIPMENT & FOOD

All students need to bring:

Monday - Thursday

A towel, swimming costume, dry clothes to change in to.

Food

Pupils will bring a packed lunch each day. Hot/cold drinks and snacks will be available. Please contact us should there be any dietary requirements or food allergies etc.

If you have any further questions please do get in touch.

Email: Christine Wilson

(christine.wilson@boxhillschool.com).

TUITION FOR LamDa EXamInaTIONS

with Caroline Lowe, BA (Hons), LLAM (Dist) Teach of Speech and Drama & LAMDA Examiner

Full Member British Actors’ Equity Association

Caroline Lowe has taught at Box Hill School for 21 years. She is a professionally trained actress, theatre director and is also a LAMDA Examiner. Lessons at the School are conducted on a one to one basis for a 1/2 hour lesson.

LAMDA stands for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and is recognised throughout the world as the principal examining board for Communication and Performance examinations. LAMDA examinations fall within the National Qualifications Framework. Advanced level LAMDA exams earn UCAS points which can greatly assist with university entry. These lessons also count as credits towards the Duke of Edinburgh awards.

Tuition takes pupils through various examinations depending on pupils’ preferences and individual requirements. These include examinations in:-

• Acting

• Speaking in Public

• Speaking of Verse & Prose

• Reading for Performance.

NEW FOR 2023! LAMDA Musical Theatre Examinations alongside the current subjects. This has proved popular already, with pupils recently gaining both Bronze and Gold Musical Theatre medals with Distinction. These exams are available from Year 7 upwards from Grade 1 to Gold medal.

All examinations give pupils a goal to work towards, together with recognition of their achievement and the opportunity to concentrate on areas in which pupils wish to develop their skills. Examinations take place at the School’s own exam centre in January and June every year.

EXAM SUCCESS We once again achieved a 100% pass rate in our January 2023 examinations, with 15 Distinctions and 5 Merits. Our next session is in June 2023.

LAMDA Speech & Drama examinations are invaluable not only for the “budding actor or actress” but also for pupils who wish to build their self-confidence, improve their public speaking, communication and performance skills.They are also extremely helpful for dyslexic pupils who need to gain confidence with reading and their own self-confidence in general. Caroline also teaches overseas students in order to develop better diction, articulation, projection and public speaking skills.

LAMDA Speech & Drama examinations are invaluable not only for the “budding actor or actress” but also for pupils who wish to build their self-confidence, improve their public speaking, communication and performance skills. They are also extremely helpful for dyslexic pupils who need to gain confidence with reading and their own self-confidence in general. Caroline also teaches overseas students in order to develop better diction, articulation, projection and public speaking in particular.

LAMDA lessons take place during normal school hours, on a rotational basis, for Years 7-10. This means that each week the time of the lesson is moved on so that the same curricular lessons are not missed every week. Years 11 and above attend their weekly lessons during lunchtimes, activities or private study periods.

The lessons are provided by Caroline Lowe at a termly cost of £230 and invoices are payable termly in advance.

LAMDA lessons (half an hour duration) take place during normal school hours, on a rotational basis, for Years 7-10. This means that each week the time of the lesson is moved on so that the same curricular lessons are not missed every week. Years 11 and above attend their weekly lessons during lunchtimes, activities or private study periods.

The lessons are provided by Caroline Lowe at a termly cost of £230 and invoices are payable termly in advance.

If you would like to register your child for next term please fill in the attached slip and return to Caroline Lowe as soon as possible, as places are limited!

If you would like to register your child for next term please complete the application form below and return to Caroline Lowe as soon as possible, as places are limited!

APPLICATION FORM:

Parent’s Name:

Address:

Telephone number:

E-mail address:

Please return to: Mrs Caroline Lowe 56 Hayling Rise Worthing West Sussex BN13 3AG or E-mail to: Lowec@boxhillschool.com

I would like my child/children to attend weekly speech and drama lessons at Box Hill School.

Name of Student(s): Date of Birth:

Year/Tutor Group:

Any additional information about your child, including special educational needs:

A term’s notice must be given for termination of a course of lessons. Please sign below to confirm your awareness of the requirement for a term’s notice and that you are happy for me to hold the above data provided by you in order for me to contact you and enter your son/daughter for LAMDA examinations. This information will be stored securely and not shared with any other parties.

Signed: Date:

If you have any queries about any of the enclosed or any any other matters relating to starting at Box Hill School, please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Team on 01372 385 052 or email admissions@boxhillschool.com