Kelsey Park Sports College Prospectus

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OUR VISION… …is for Kelsey Park Sports College to be a highly successful, popular and happy community that provides opportunities for students of all abilities to reach their potential.

We aim to prepare individuals to make a positive contribution to society while meeting the personal and professional challenges of the 21st Century.

To achieve this, we will: • provide a safe, caring and stimulating place for students to learn • maintain high expectations of academic success and personal behaviour • promote creativity and initiative • celebrate achievement • encourage our students to lead healthy and active lifestyles At Kelsey Park Sports College, every child succeeds, every child prospers and every child matters

WELCOME

to Kelsey Park Sports College! “ With all your support and guidance he has grown into a fine young man.”

Parent of a Year 11 student

We are a successful, all ability, boys’ school providing first class opportunities for all our students. We are both creative and innovative in preparing our students for the many challenges of the modern world; yet, we also maintain the traditional values of good manners, smart appearance, discipline and respect for each other.

I am extremely proud of the many fine achievements of our young men as they take their first steps into further or higher education and ultimately, successful careers in adult life. We provide a safe, happy and inspiring community where boys can fulfil their potential and realise their ambitions.

Our academic success in all areas of the curriculum has been recognised by the award of Specialist status for Sports and Business.

We aim to provide our students with a passion for learning and a thirst for knowledge that will encourage them to explore every opportunity and confidently face the challenges of the future.

Brian Lloyd – Headteacher

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A Safe, stimulating place in which to learn

It is important to create a firm foundation for all our students. From the moment they arrive every boy becomes a member of one of four Guilds. We operate a system of “Vertical Tutoring� and each Guild consists of a number of tutor groups which include boys from years 7 to 11.

Each tutor group is led by a form tutor who is the first point of contact for both students and their parents. The tutor acts as a guide and mentor to the boys in their group and will stay with them for the duration of their school career at Kelsey Park. Vertical Tutoring also provides the opportunity for the boys to support each other and our programme of peer mentoring is valuable to students of all ages.

A key focus of our system is the annual Academic Tutorial that provides a rigorous academic discussion between the students, their parents and their form tutors. This will ensure that the boys are always supported and their varying needs are always addressed.

A close working relationship with parents and carers is a vital part of college life. Parents are always welcome visitors and we encourage them to take an active interest in all aspects of their son’s education.

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High expectations

of academic success & personal behaviour

“ The boys showed phenomenal understanding of complex ideas.�

Local Authority Advisor

We believe that a successful learner will flourish in an environment based on self-discipline and self-respect. Our Code of Conduct is firmly applied and fairly administered, allowing students and staff to work together in a calm and happy atmosphere.

Outstanding teaching and learning is at the centre of everything we do at Kelsey Park. Our emphasis on individual achievement through independent learning has produced a consistent improvement in our examination results.

Our unique curriculum for Years 7 and 8 is tailored to match the individual needs, expectations and ability levels of every student. Through our flexible, three-year Key Stage 4 programme each boy has access to a broad range of subject areas and appropriate learning pathways and qualifications.

As you would expect, sport plays a central role at Kelsey Park where the discipline, teamwork and determination associated with sport successfully supports achievement across the curriculum. We also believe that participation in sport, whether as a performer, an official or as a coach, helps develop social skills in our young men that will equip them well for adult life.

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Encouraging

creativity & initiative

“ Very, very high standard, excellent drawing.” “ Artistic imagination at its very best.”

Visitors comments, GCSE Art Exhibition, Bromley Library 2009

Through our dual specialisms of Sport and Business, we encourage our students to express themselves freely, to think independently, and to take calculated risks. We also help them to appreciate the strengths, weaknesses and values of those they work alongside.

Our students are given many opportunities to work collaboratively. We have an active Student Council that works hard to improve the College environment and positively influence the day to day running of the College.

Many of our boys also take advantage of the varied enrichment programme that caters for interests in Art, Music, Drama and of course, Business Enterprise and Sport.

We believe our students need to experience the world outside the College.

To encourage this, throughout the year our staff organise trips to the theatre, museums and places of interest. We also offer curriculum based visits to a variety of locations both in this country and in Europe. These play an important part of College life.

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Celebrate achievement

“ It was great to go on to the stage and get my award from the Mayor.”

Year 9 student

We firmly believe that every child can achieve and we work hard to ensure that every success is recognised, valued and rewarded.

Our annual Presentation Evening celebrates the achievement of boys from across the whole school and represents wide range of activities. Displays of students’ work can be seen in classrooms, along the corridors and on our website.

Academic attainment is recognised through good examination results and the increasing number of successful applications to further and higher education.

Individual achievement is highlighted through success in a range of activities that include public speaking, enterprise awards and environmental studies.

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Supporting

healthy & active lifestyles

“ Year 10 Sports Leaders from Kelsey Park did a fantastic job at sports day, guiding younger children through the various challenges.”

Wickham Common Primary School

We are officially recognised as a “Healthy School”.

We actively encourage our students and staff to take a positive attitude to their lives by providing opportunities for healthy eating and regular exercise.

All our food is prepared in our own kitchens and offers a wide variety of healthy options to meet most tastes and preferences. Our fully-equipped fitness suite is available before, during and after school, catering for both conditioning and strength training.

We offer a wide range of sporting activities for all abilities. Our sports fixtures provide competition in local, county and national tournaments and we regularly supply players for District and County squads.

We are one of the few schools that competes regularly on Saturday morning.

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Moving

forward together “ Our son is enjoying his time at Kelsey Park. He’s really proud of his achievements and we just wanted to say thanks.”

Parents of a Year 7 student

The support of the wider community is vital in enriching the life of our college and the lives of those who work in it. Strong links with employers and community groups add value to the curriculum and are a constant source of inspiration.

Parents, staff and Governors all play an important role in shaping the future of our College. Their passion for education and dedication to providing the very best opportunities for the young men who pass through our doors is exceptional.

Together, we are making unprecedented progress in meeting our vision of providing a sustainable, life-enhancing curriculum and environment for generations to come. If you share our vision, come and see us.

For further information, please take a look at our website: www.kelseypark.bromley.sch.uk.

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sports College Manor Way, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3SJ Tel: 020 8650 8694 Fax: 020 8658 5527 Email: info@kelseypark.bromley.sch.uk Web: www.kelseypark.bromley.sch.uk