Parents’ Guide September 2021 entry
UNITED BY DIVERSITY SINCE 1553
Welcome Coming to a new school can be a daunting experience, often more so for parents than for the pupils themselves! I know there is a risk of feeling overwhelmed by the quantity of new information and jargon, and anxiety about somehow doing the wrong thing or not knowing something essential. Please, don’t worry. King Edward’s is a friendly and supportive community, and we want you to find your feet here as part of that community as soon as possible. The purpose of this Parents’ Guide is to give you information you will need about King Edward’s, to answer some frequently asked questions, and to let you know roughly what to expect as your child progresses through the School. We have tried to make it as comprehensive as we can, but there are times when there is no substitute for personal contact and we would be delighted to answer any questions you may have, at any time. Our overriding objective is to provide all our pupils with happy and successful school careers, fulfilling their potential and exceeding their expectations. I hope that will be your experience; everyone here will certainly do all they can to make it so. I hope you have a long and happy association with this remarkable place.
Joanna Wright Head
Contents 1. Important telephone numbers
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5. Shape of the fortnight
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2. Term dates
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6. Academic information
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3. General information
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Tutorial system
Arrival and registration
Reporting and parents’ conferences
Departure – day pupils
Gifted and talented
Weekly boarders – arrival and departure
Study skills assistance
Signing out
Rewards, merits and distinctions
Communication with parents
Library
Virtual learning environment and website
The bookshop
Guardians
7. Pastoral care
Pupil absence
Health and welfare
Parent absence
Medical Centre
Leave of absence
Counselling
Visits and exeats
8. School rules and policies
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Holidays and half terms
9. Additional charges
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Travel documents and visas for international pupils
Educational visits
Town leave
Medical treatment
Public transport
Travel expenses
Laptops and computer network
Activity fees
Religion
12. Map
Chapel services
13. Forms (separate)
The Old Witleians’ Association
4. The Uniform Shop
Boys’ clothing list and girls’ clothing list
12-16
20-21
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1. Important telephone numbers Office telephone numbers
Department
Contact
Telephone
Main switchboard
Reception
01428 686700
reception@kesw.org
Head
Mrs Joanna Wright
01428 686743
head@kesw.org
Head's PA
Ms Fiona Summer
01428 686743
summerf@kesw.org
Deputy Head
Mr David Corran
01428 686762
deputyhead@kesw.org
Director of Finance and Operations
Mr Dan Rogers
01428 686798
rogersd@kesw.org
Fees Officer
Miss Lorraine McFadden
01428 686794
fees@kesw.org
Medical Centre
Ms Sandie Titheridge
01428 686769 (before 20.00) 01428 686711 (after 20.00)
MedicalCentre@kesw.org
01428 686762
hiips://portal.kesw.org
Year
Telephone
Mr Josh Andrade, Lower School, (Years 7 - 8)
01428 686371
andradej@kesw.org
Head of 3rd Form, (Year 9), tbc
tbc
tbc
Mr Theo Frazer, Head of 4th Form, (Year 10)
01428 686361
frazert@kesw.org
Mr Tom Campbell, Head of 5th Form, (Year 11)
01428 686753
campbellt@kesw.org
Mr Richard Davies, Head of Sixth Form
01428 686768
daviesr@kesw.org
Housemaster/ Housemistress
Telephone
Mr Josh Andrade Queen Mary Housemaster
01428 989371
andradej@kesw.org
Mr Dan Tobias Edward Housemaster
01428 686379
tobiasd@kesw.org
Miss Sharon Condy Elizabeth Housemistress
01428 686367
condys@kesw.org
Mr Nick Emsley Grafton Housemaster
01428 686365
emsleyn@kesw.org
Mrs Elaine Harman Ridley Housemistress
01428 686369
harmane@kesw.org
Mrs Jennifer Lyttle Tudor Housemistress
01428 686378
lyttlej@kesw.org
Mr Angus Macmillan Wakefield Housemaster
01428 686366
macmillana@kesw.org
Pupil absence number
Heads of Year
House telephone numbers
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2. Important dates Autumn Term 2021 Term begins
Tuesday 31st August 09.00 – 17.00 - Staff INSET
New boarders arrive All 3rd Form and L6th boarders return
Wednesday 1st September
Lower Sixth day pupils arrive All new day pupils arrive All other boarders return
Thursday 2nd September
All other day pupils return
Friday 3rd September
First exeat
Friday 24th September - Sunday 26th September
Admissions ceremony
Friday 15th October
Half term
Friday 15th October - Sunday 31st October
Second exeat
Friday 19th November - Monday 22nd November Monday 22nd November – Staff INSET
Term ends
Friday 10th December after Carol Service
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Spring Term 2022 Term begins
Tuesday 4th January - Staff INSET Tuesday 4th January – 19.00 Boarders return
First exeat
Friday 21st January - Sunday 23rd January
Half term
Friday 11th February - Sunday 20th February
Bridewell Day
Tuesday 8th March
Second exeat
Friday 11th March - Sunday 13th March
Term ends
Friday 25th March
Spring Term 2022 Term begins
Tuesday 19th April - Staff INSET Tuesday 19th April – 19.00 Boarders return
First exeat
Friday 29th April - Monday 2nd May – the School will remain open throughout for IB examination candidates only
Half term
Friday 27th May - Sunday 5th June
Awards ceremony and term ends
Friday 1st July
Parents’ Conferences Parents have the opportunity to meet teachers and tutors face to face at Parents’ Conferences. For the 1st, 2nd, 5th and Pre-Sixth Forms, these take place in the Autumn Term, with conferences for the 3rd, 4th and Sixth Forms taking place in the Spring Term. Additionally, parents are welcome to make appointment with tutors or teachers at any time during the academic year to discuss areas of concern.
School events and functions Admissions Day Admissions Day is held in October each year, when all new pupils are formally admitted to the School and Foundation, making promises that they will uphold the values and traditions of the Foundation’s long history. An afternoon ceremony is held in Chapel attended by the Vice-President and Treasurer, the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs and Corporation of the City of London as well as many other dignitaries, guests and families of those being admitted. It is a special event which lives long in the memory of all current and former pupils.
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Carol services Two carol services are held at the end of the Autumn Term, one on the last evening of term, the other in the early afternoon of the last day immediately before everyone goes home for Christmas. Families are welcome to either. Bridewell Day Bridewell Day takes place in early March every year at St Bride’s Church in Fleet Street. Select year groups and staff attend the service, followed by lunch at the Guildhall. Upper Sixth Awards Ceremony The Upper Sixth Awards Ceremony is in the Summer Term, at a time appropriate for both IB and A-level candidates. A Chapel service for them and their families is followed by prize giving and speeches, then lunch. Sports Day Sports Day takes place towards the end of the Summer Term. Awards Day Awards day takes place at the end of the Summer Term when prizes are awarded. Form prizes are awarded to pupils in the 1st, 2nd, 4th and Lower Sixth Forms, with individual subject prizes being awarded to 3rd and 5th Form pupils. Community, Action and Service Awards are also presented. Prize giving is followed by a reception and lunch in the Houses.
3. General information Arrival and registration
Weekly boarders – arrival and departure
Morning registration is at 08.25 in the Houses. Day pupils are expected to arrive in good time for morning registration and assembly.
Weekly boarders can arrive Sunday evening or Monday morning in time for registration and assembly and they can leave after activities at 17.15 on Friday.
Pupils arriving late for School who miss roll call should sign in at Reception.
Departure – day pupils • During the week, day pupils can be picked up at 17.15. • Day pupils who have come in for the Saturday activities programme can be picked up at 12.30. • Pupils involved in school matches are free to leave either once the team coach agrees, or once the pupils have returned to School. • Parents may take their sons/daughters home from away fixtures provided that they have informed the team coach.
Signing out Day pupils must sign out in their Houses before going home. Boarders must also sign out before leaving the school premises.
Communication with parents Please make sure the Head’s PA has your up to date address, email and telephone number and is kept informed of any changes. This information can be updated on Firefly or on the Parent Portal. All letters, notices and information of a non-sensitive nature are sent to parents and guardians via School Post.
• Day pupils may stay for tea and Prep but should inform House staff of their intended collection time.
Our Houses and academic programmes Year Groups
Houses (B = boarders; D = day pupils) Girls
1st Form (Year 7)
Boys Queen Mary House (B/D)
2nd Form (Year 8) 3rd Form (Year 9) 4th Form (Year 10)
Academic Programme
Elizabeth House (B/D) Tudor House (B/D)
5th Form (Year 11) Pre-Sixth (Year 11) Lower Sixth (Year 12) Upper Sixth (Year 13) The House system is at the heart of our approach to pastoral care. Our seven Houses are the supportive bedrock for our culture of empathetic relationships. Under the guidance of our House Parents and their teams, we make sure that every child is noticed, not merely seen … is listened to, not just heard … is empowered, not simply enabled. The Houses stand apart from the School’s year groups and academic programmes. These close-knit groups draw full, weekly and flexi boarders and day pupils together for
Edward House (B/D) Grafton House (B/D) Ridley House (D) Wakefield House (B/D)
National Curriculum (and beyond) GCSEs (two years) IGCSE (one year) International Baccalaureate or A-levels (both two years)
sports and other shared competitive endeavours. For boarders, our Houses really are their term-time homes; for day pupils, they are a welcoming source of support and team spirit. There are currently seven Houses. Every girl and boy, aged 11, starting at King Edward’s in the 1st and 2nd Forms will be in Queen Mary House, fondly known as QMH. From the 3rd Form onwards all QMH pupils, along with the new boarding and day pupils from ages 13 to 18, are assigned to one of the six, single sex, senior Houses.
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Virtual learning environment and website Information about the School including details on news and events is available online at www.kesw.org. Parents will be provided a username and password (via email) for the School’s Virtual Learning Environment, which is based on Firefly, enabling them to receive various pieces of information concerning their son/daughter, including:
It is the parents’ responsibility to appoint an appropriate guardian. It would not be appropriate to appoint a university student living in student accommodation or a hall of residence. Guardians are expected to:
• Represent the parents’ interests
• Offer the pupil a home during times when the School is closed e.g. holidays and exeats
• Progress reviews and reports
• Safeguard the pupil’s rights and welfare
• Details of Preps
• Act in ‘loco parentis’ should the need arise
• Programmes of study
• Pupil’s timetable
• School calendar
• Be prepared to accept responsibility for a pupil who may be suspended or who contracts a serious illness and cannot immediately travel home
• Details of any commendations, distinctions, lunchtime detentions and repeats. The portal is available at kesw.fireflycloud.net or via the link on the website homepage. For further help please contact the IT Helpdesk on 01428 686704 or ithelpdesk@kesw.org.
• Be able to visit the School to attend any urgent meetings as may be required Parents must complete a Nomination of Guardians form and Guardians Agreement, prior to the pupil joining the School.
Pupil absence Guardians All overseas pupils are required to appoint a guardian who lives in the UK and is over 25 years of age. This is the case even if the pupil is over the age of 18. A guardian can be a friend or relative living in the UK in reasonable proximity to the School, or an agency can be used that provides professional guardianship services for pupils.
Parents or guardians of day pupils are asked to telephone 01428 686762 between 08.15-08.30 to advise the School of absence caused by illness or another unpredictable cause. Absences can also be advised by logging onto hiips://portal.kesw.org/ and completing the absence form. The pupil’s name can then be included on the absentees list which is circulated around the School. If this time is missed for any reason, please call the above number as soon as possible. Any pupil returning to School during the course of the day should report to their Housemaster or Housemistress on arrival or the main Reception office. Requests for absence of less than one day for reasons other than sickness should be made to House staff. For proposed absences of more than one day, requests should be made to the Head with as much notice as conveniently possible. Where a request for absence is granted or a school event clashes with normal routine, it is the pupil’s responsibility to inform teachers in charge of lessons or activities as soon as possible, and to catch up on work missed. Pupils who need to be excused from PE or games should obtain a note from parents (day pupils) or a member of staff in the Medical Centre (boarders). Their name will be added to the off Games section of the school database.
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Parent absence If for any reason you have to be away during the term (parents of both day and boarding children), we do need to know what arrangements you have made for your child so that in an emergency we know the adult to contact. Please let us have, in writing, the relevant name, address and telephone number.
Leave of absence All requests for leave of absence of one or more school days should be made in writing to the Head well in advance. It would be appreciated if parents/guardians hesitated before requesting leave of absence for purely social reasons during the school term. Requests for absences of less than one school day should be made to House staff. Leave at weekends for full boarders may be taken by arrangement with House staff. The first weekend of each school year is a full boarding weekend when all boarders are expected to be present.
Housemaster or Housemistress well before the date of travel. •
Whilst the School is always willing to consider exceptional cases of serious difficulty, pupils will not normally be permitted to leave early for their holidays or return late. All such requests should be made in writing, well in advance, to the Head.
There are official exeats each term for boarders, plus optional ‘floating exeats’ by arrangement with the Housemaster or Housemistress. Exeat forms will be issued by House staff. These should be completed and sent to the House staff at least one week before the proposed visit. Boarders are required to return from a ‘floating exeat’ in time for Sunday evening chapel services by 19.00, and by 20:30 after an official exeat.
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Pupils should report back to School on the first day of term no later than 19.00 and, after half terms, between 19.00 and 20.30. Times are published in the calendar and it is an important point of safety that these times are adhered to.
Holidays and half terms
• If staying other than at home for an exeat weekend, confirmation of the arrangements must be received from both families.
Exeats
• Parents or guardians are responsible for their children during school holidays and half terms and no arrangements for keeping pupils at School can be undertaken. • A return railway ticket to the holiday address of each pupil travelling by train can be purchased by the School on request and the cost put on the school bill. •
Parents living overseas who wish their children to join them for the school holidays, are responsible for making all the necessary arrangements, obtaining passports, visas, tickets, escorts to the airport etc. It is strongly advised that the fullest possible details concerning dates, times, place etc. are communicated to both the pupil and the
• Pupils often invite friends to stay for half term and exeats. Experience suggests that it is wise for the adults concerned to make contact with each other beforehand.
• The precise dates and times of holidays and exeats are contained in the school calendar. Please make a note of them in your diary.
Travel documents and visas for international pupils We request that parents ensure that all travel documents are valid and up to date. Passports, travel tickets, visa information and foreign currency should be stored safely in the pupil’s safe or given to the Housemaster or Housemistress for safe keeping. The School cannot accept any responsibility for any documents which are lost by a
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pupil. Copies of passports and visa documents must also be handed in to the Head’s PA as these must be stored centrally under guidelines from the UK Border Agency (UKBA). The UKBA requires all international pupils who wish to come to the UK to study to apply for a Child Student Visa under the Tier 4 Points Based System. King Edward’s Witley is licensed to sponsor pupils for these visas.
to the Housemaster or Housemistress. This leave cannot replace formal school commitments, e.g. sport, music.
Public transport The School is served by Witley station on the main London Waterloo to Portsmouth line (www nationalrail co.uk). The station is a 5-minute walk from the School.
In order for us to consider sponsoring a pupil and issuing a CAS (Certificate of Acceptance of Studies) for a visa we require the following:
School minibus
• The pupil to have completed any entrance tests requested by us and received a formal offer letter
• Bus route 1 – Shamley Green via Cranleigh, Dunsfold, Chiddingfold (mornings only)
• A completed and signed acceptance form
• The required deposit has been paid
• Bus route 2 – Merrow Park and Ride return via Ripley
• A copy of the pupil’s passport
• Bus route 3 – Farnham return
• Name and address of the pupil’s guardian in the UK
• Bus route 4 – Cobham return
Town leave Town leave is available to members of the 3rd Form and above, on Saturday afternoon and Sunday, upon request 10
King Edward’s operates four bus routes which are accessible to all King Edward’s pupils.
Barrow Hills, our partner prep school and nursery, runs a minibus service between Haslemere and Barrow Hills, which stops at King Edward’s. For more information visit hiips://www.kesw.org/admissions/transport-travel/
Laptops and computer network All pupils are required to have a laptop connected to the School’s network to support their studies. Either a Mac or Windows based laptop is suitable, a tablet such as an iPad or Chromebook is not suitable. The laptop must be a fully updated, either Windows 10 or Mac OSX 10.14: Mojave or later. A current and fully updated Antivirus is required for all Windows laptops, Windows defender is recommended and free of charge, MacAfee products do not work with the school network. The School will provide a copy of Microsoft Office free of charge, which can be used while the pupil is enrolled at the School. Pupils may also connect other devices to the network, for example tablets, Chromebooks and smart phones. The School is happy to advise on a suitable specification for a computer. If unsure, please contact the IT helpdesk (ithelpdesk@kesw.org). Insurance of computers remains the responsibility of the pupil/parent. Lockable spaces are provided in all Houses for laptops.
Religion The School is a Church of England foundation; however, admission is not limited to members of the Church of England, and the services aim to meet the needs of a school congregation drawn from many Christian denominations. Each pupil in the 1st and 2nd Form should have a medium sized copy of the New Revised Standard Version Bible, which can be obtained from the Head of Religious Education. Sometimes, during a pupil’s first two years in the School, the Gideons present pupils with a copy of the New Testament and Psalms. Hymn books are supplied by the School. Pupils have the opportunity to prepare for full membership of the Church of England, or of their own church, through confirmation classes arranged by the Chaplain.
Chapel services The whole school attends weekday Chapel services once or twice a week, usually on Wednesday and Friday mornings. There is a service each Sunday (usually Eucharist, Evensong or Matins); parents and families are very welcome to attend these and are warmly invited for refreshments after morning services. Timings of all services may be found in the termly calendar and further details in the weekly updates. Boarders must return from weekends away in good time for evening services at 19.00.
The first Sunday service of each term is a formal occasion beginning at 10.30 and attended by the Treasurer. Day pupils and their families are encouraged to attend this service and are warmly invited to refreshments afterwards. For further information, contact the Deputy Head (Mr David Corran) on deputyhead@kesw.org or telephone 01428 686762.
Old Witleians / Development Team The Development team has the envious role of engaging with current pupils and their families as they organise events that will create cherished memories. They are the main point of contact for all ‘Old Witleians’ as all former pupils and staff members become when they leave the School. Old Witleians are also affectionately known as ‘Old Wits’ or ‘OWs’ and actively give back to the School in many ways. Old Wits regularly present at our career fairs and are invited to speak regarding topical events across the academic subjects. They help to organise reunions that run throughout the year, attend music and drama programmes that highlight our current pupils’ talent, participate in sports days, and enjoy KESW Community Day and the Christmas Carol Service. In addition to promoting the events that the School and KESPA (King Edward’s School Parents’ Association) organise throughout the year, the Development team is responsible for Old Witleians sports days, reunions, Bridewell Fellows’ Lunch prior to the Christmas Carol Service, aspects of Bridewell Day, the 1553 Guild and 1867 Society Lunches, the KESW Golf Tournament and the KESW Community Day. The Development team is also responsible for the annual publication of Kestrel - a roundup of news, activities and events from the academic year, manage the online gift shop as well as facilitate the communication between the School and all Old Wits by managing our very active Old Witleian social media channels. The team encourages alumnus to maintain an ongoing interest in the founding vision of the School by participating in fundraising activities that benefit the Bridewell Royal Hospital Foundation (incorporating King Edward’s Witley) and by providing Old Wits opportunities to stay connected to life-long friends and the wider King Edward’s Witley community. To get involved, or to share ideas, please contact the Head of Development, Mrs Heidi Kitson, by email (OldWitleians@KESW.org) or call 01428 686730.
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4. The Uniform Shop Opening times Term Time: Monday to Friday: 08.00-12.00 and 12.30-16.15 Holidays: Monday to Friday: 9:00-12:00 and 12:30-16:15 The Uniform Shop is located in the Sewing Room and is open during term time and on certain days over the summer holidays. Please telephone 01428 686764 to make an appointment. The clothing list which follows shows the essential items of uniform provided by the School, sports kit to purchase and items which must be provided by parents/guardians. Unless unexpected delivery problems arise, the clothing and equipment will be ready for collection at School at the beginning of each term. Some of the items that we ask you to supply are available from the Uniform Shop at very competitive prices. We suggest that you make sure your son or daughter obtains permission before making numerous or expensive purchases from the shop. The Sewing Room also provides an alteration and repair service. Please note that parents will not be charged for any normal wear and tear repairs to school clothing. However, there may be charges for lost items and wilful damage to school clothing.
Please note that payment for items from the Uniform Shop must be made at the time of collection. Overseas parents who are unable to visit the School will be invoiced. With permission from their parents, pupils may add items to the school bill.
Details required for ordering name tapes The Sewing Room will only label school uniforms. All personal clothing should be labelled by parents. Name tapes can be ordered through any online retailer using the following information: Contents Christian name followed by surname and House initial and number *(e.g. John Smith W25) *Pupils entering QUEEN MARY HOUSE should ask for half an inch of blank tape immediately after the name, instead of the House initial and number. This should not be tucked in when sewn on,as we write the pupil’s number on it when he or she moves to their Senior House. Quantity 100 approx. (60 approx. for day pupils or if entering the Sixth Form) The clothing list which follows shows the essential items of uniform provided by the School and the items, including sports kit, which must be provided by parents / guardians.
Boys’ clothing list School uniform – provided by the School Lower School
• 2 navy blue blazers, 2 pairs of grey trousers, 2 royal blue jumpers, 5 white shirts, 1 tie. • Games kit as listed below
3rd to 5th Forms
• 2 navy blue blazers, 2 pairs of grey trousers, 1 navy blue jumpers, 5 short sleeved white shirts, 1 tie.
School uniform – provided by the parents All Years
• 1 plain navy blue or black coat or anorak. This should be plain in design and colour, without a logo • 6 pairs of plain, grey socks • Belt – black (1” or 2.5 cm) (optional) • 1 pair of black shoes, with or without laces. These should be in polishable leather, not nubuck, suede or patent, and plain in design. It is useful to have a spare pair of black shoes, which need not be new ones • Boys in Sixth Form must have a dark coloured suit or smart dark coloured jacket and trousers and a smart shirt and tie for formal occasions
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School uniform – provided by the parents Games Kit
• 1 pair football boots • 1 pair trainers The following items are available from the Uniform Shop: • 1 regulation school track suit • 1 regulation hockey/football shirts • 2 regulation games shorts • 1 regulation white sports/cricket shirt, short sleeve • 2 regulation navy/sky polo shirt • 2 pairs navy blue football/hockey socks • 1 pair navy or dark swimming shorts or your own pair. • 1 pair cricket trousers (optional) • Cricket protector (box) and athletic support • 1 pair shin pads • 1 swimming goggles (optional) • King Edward’s training Baselayers (optional - these can be purchased from www.playerlayer.com)
Boys not wearing the correct protective equipment for activities do so at their parents’ risk.
School uniform – General Boarders
• Shoe cleaning kit • Toiletries and personal requirements • 1 dressing gown • 1 pair of slippers • 3 pairs of pyjamas or other nightwear • Underwear (6 items minimum) •
A selection of casual clothes for wearing outside the working day. This must include a more formal outfit for school functions when school uniform is not worn. Storage space in the Houses is limited and it would be appreciated if this could be taken into account when packing Housemasters / Housemistresses will be pleased to advise you further.
• An overnight bag is useful for exeats • Towels, 2 swimming towels • All bedding is provided but, in order to personalise their rooms, pupils are encouraged to bring their own duvet cover.
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School uniform – General All Pupils
• 1 bag or briefcase for carrying school books • Fountain pen or roller ball pen • Pencils, rulers, coloured pencils, etc. • Small dictionary (pocket or mini) • Calculators are not required until 3rd Form and it is possible to purchase these through the Mathematics Department at a reasonable cost • Please note that stationery for school work is provided
Boys’ Sixth Form Bridewell Dress
• Boys in the Sixth Form may wear a smart, dark coloured, business style, tailored suit with a shirt and tie. • Clothing made from denim or corduroy material is not acceptable • Shoes must be leather and dark coloured • If belts are worn with trousers, they should be discreet and on the waist • For formal occasions a white collared shirt will be required • For more information on Sixth Form appearance please see the school rules on page 23
Our recommendation is for each pupil to have a minimum of two suits; preferably machine washable which are easier to clean. Sourcing a suitable suit is not always easy. The following websites are a starting point.
www.schoolblazer.com Specialist outfitters for schools. Machine washable. Price: £100 www.marksandspencer.com Men’s suits: £60-100
Girls’ clothing list School uniform – provided by the School Lower School
• 1 navy blue blazer, 2 grey skirts, 2 royal blue jumpers, 4 long-sleeved white blouses, 4 short- sleeved white blouses • Games kit as listed below
3rd to 5th Forms
• 1 navy blue blazer, 2 grey skirts, 4 long-sleeved white blouses, 4 short-sleeved white blouses, 2 red summer jumpers
School uniform – provided by the parents All Years
• 1 plain navy blue or black coat or anorak. This should be plain in design and colour, without a logo • Black tights (these may be purchased from the Uniform Shop) • 1 pair of black shoes, with or without laces. These should be in polishable leather, not nubuck, suede or patent, and plain in design. It is useful to have a spare pair of black shoes, which need not be new ones.
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School uniform – provided by the parents Games Kit
• 1 pair of trainers The following items are available from the Uniform Shop: • 1 regulation school track suit • 2 regulation school skorts • 1 regulation hockey/football shirts • 1 regulation white polo shirt • 2 regulation navy/sky polo shirt • 2 pairs navy blue hockey/football socks • 1 navy swimming costume (can be bought from the School) or your own. • 1 blue swimming cap • 1 pair shin pads • 2 pairs navy blue hockey/football socks • King Edward’s training Baselayers (optional -these can be purchased from www.playerlayer.com)
Girls not wearing the correct protective equipment for activities do so at their parents’ risk.
School uniform – General Boarders
• Shoe cleaning kit • Toiletries and personal requirements • 1 dressing gown • 1 pair of slippers • 3 items of nightwear • Underwear, (6 items of each suggested minimum). Underwired bras may not be sent to the school laundry •
A selection of casual clothes for wearing outside the working day. This must include a more formal outfit for school functions when school uniform is not worn. Storage space in the boarding houses is limited and it would be appreciated if this could be taken into account when packing. Housemasters/Housemistresses will be pleased to advise you further.
• An overnight bag is useful for exeats • Towels and 2 swimming towels • All bedding is provided but, in order to personalise their rooms, pupils are encouraged to bring their own duvet cover. All Pupils
• 1 bag or briefcase for carrying school books • Fountain pen or roller ball pen • Pencils, rulers, coloured pencils, etc. • Small dictionary (pocket or mini) • Calculators are not required until 3rd Form and it is possible to purchase these through the Mathematics Department at a reasonable cost • Please note that stationery for school work is provided 15
School uniform – General Girls’ Sixth Form Bridewell Dress
• Girls in the Sixth Form may wear a smart, dark coloured, business style suit of their own to be worn with a discreet, modest collared blouse. A tailored skirt or trouser suits are the expectation; however, skirts must touch the knee and trousers must not cling. • Clothing made from denim or corduroy material is not acceptable • Tights must be plain and complement the suit or skin tone • Shoes, with or without laces, must be appropriate for a business setting i.e. uniform colour – preferably black; no high heels; leather, dark. • For formal occasions a white, collared shirt is required • For more information on Sixth Form appearance please see the school rules
Sourcing a suitable suit is not always easy. The following websites are a starting point. They all have skirts and trousers in different lengths, which should make it easier to meet our requirements. www.schoolblazer.com Specialist outfitters for schools. Machine washable. Price: £100 www.marksandspencer.com Women’s suits: £50-80 www.longtallsally.com/suit For tall women: jackets £70, trousers £45, skirts £40
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Laundry The laundry for boarders, including school uniform, is included in the school fees. Pupils in the Sixth Form also have their Bridewell Dress dry cleaned once each term. Other dry cleaning for boarders is chargeable as is all laundry for day pupils. The laundry offers a competitively priced service to the local community which parents of day pupils are welcome to use.
5. Shape of the fortnight WEEK 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:40
Head's Assembly
Tutor Groups
Whole School Chapel
Senior Tutor Groups/LS Chapel
Senior Chapel/LS Tutor Groups
9:05
Lesson 1 Starts
Lesson 1 Starts
Lesson 1 Starts
Lesson 1 Starts
Lesson 1 Starts
10:00
Lesson 2 Starts
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Lesson 2 Starts
Lesson 2 Starts
10:55
BREAK TIME
11:20
Lesson 3 Starts
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Lesson 3 Starts
Lesson 3 Starts
Lesson 3 Starts
12:15
Lesson 4 Starts
Lesson 4 Starts
Lesson 4 Starts
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LUNCH TIME 14:10
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Monday
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8:40
Head's Assembly
Tutor Groups
Whole School Chapel
Senior Tutor Groups/LS Chapel
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10:00
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10:55
BREAK TIME
11:20
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LUNCH TIME 14:10
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6. Academic information Tutorial system
Reporting and Parents’ Conferences
At King Edward’s we operate a vertical tutoring system. Every pupil from the 3rd Form to 5th Form is tutored in a vertical tutor group, led by a member of the academic staff and containing boys and girls from the paired Houses. The advantages of such a system are many. Firstly, the variety of ages in the group provides a wealth of experience upon which all can draw. Not all children are in keeping emotionally or intellectually with their chronological age group; the vertical system therefore provides an ideal opportunity for peer mentoring and the development of relationships across a range of ages. It supports ongoing academic mentoring of all pupils. They can learn from, interact with and support each other. For the younger pupils, the experience of the older ones is motivating and informative. The older pupils will have the chance to develop leadership and mentoring skills. The tutor will remain with the group throughout the pupils’/ their own tenure at King Edward’s, providing continuity and consistency for the pupil and his or her parents.
Pupils at King Edward’s are continually monitored for their achievement and their effort. All pupils have an Individual Learning Profile which is regularly updated with grades for achievement (based on GCSE grades from 9-1 for 1st-5th Form and on IB or A-level grades for the Sixth Form) and effort. These are measured against the baseline target that teachers and tutors have established for their pupils, in order to establish the extent to which pupils are making progress. Any pupil who is felt to be underachieving can then be swiftly offered support either of a subject-specific nature or coordinated by tutors and/or their Head of Year.
The groups meet from 08.40-09.05 every Tuesday and Thursday morning to discuss a variety of issues including current affairs, school routines, charity events, cultural interchange, general knowledge, reading, house issues, moral issues and values. The group meets as a unit at least once a week. Occasionally some year groups will be asked to attend presentations on issues which only pertain to their curriculum, e.g. 3rd Form options, GCSE examination routines, work experience, etc. Tutors will also meet regularly with their tutees on a one-to-one basis to discuss academic progress, targets for improvement and any issues which need to be raised. In the Lower School, pupils are tutored in co-educational groups. Their tutorial programme includes PSHE, as well as many of the activities mentioned above. At the beginning of the academic year, the tutor writes to parents to introduce themselves and to provide contact details. They will also email to inform you about the availability of reports on the Virtual Learning Environment. We encourage regular communication between tutors and families, so please do not hesitate to contact the tutor if you have any academic concerns about your son or daughter.
We provide regular reporting on pupil progress which culminates with every pupil receiving a longer summative report either at the end of the Spring Term for 5th Form and Upper Sixth Form pupils, or at the end of the Summer Term for all other pupils. Parents can meet teachers and tutors face to face, at Parents’ Conferences, or virtually through our SchoolCloud platform. Additionally, parents are welcome to make an appointment with tutors or teachers at any time during the academic year to discuss areas of concern. Parents receive regular notifications of both academic rewards and sanctions through our database, iSAMS, so that you are kept informed both when pupils achieve distinctions and when they are put into detention. Again, we encourage parents to contact tutors and teachers in relation to any notification received about a pupil.
Gifted and talented Pupils are screened using YELLIS, MidYIS and AWS aptitude tests. Pupils with scores over 130+ are regarded as gifted and talented in a particular subject area and are offered support accordingly.
Study skills assistance The Head of Learning Support provides year group specific study skills guidance and training sessions across the academic year. Typically, these sessions include: • How to plan a piece of work • How to plan an essay • How to write in an appropriate tone • How to revise • Organisation of time
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Rewards Distinctions • Pupils may be awarded a distinction in a particular subject for work that fulfils the following criteria:
• The Librarian is always available and most happy to give help when needed • The Library opening hours are: 08.30 – 17.15 Monday to Friday
1. A single substantial piece of outstanding work, which exceeds expectations and incorporates sound presentational skills
08.30 – 12.30 Saturday 14:00 – 16:00 on Saturdays during exam period.
2. Consistently good work, which shows regular learning at a very high standard and sustained consistency
3. A significant improvement in standard of work maintained for a number of weeks
The bookshop
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Distinctions are noted on the pupil’s record and can be seen by parents through the Parents’ Portal. They also contribute to the overall point tally in the inter-house ‘Cock House’ Cup. The list of distinctions is reviewed by the Assistant Head (Academic) who will nominate pupils to receive commendations from the Head.
To qualify for an award from the Head, distinctions must be received from a variety of subjects. Recipients will be presented with their commendation in Assembly and also receive a school book voucher.
19.00 – 21.00 Monday to Thursday (for members of the Sixth Form)
The bookshop is a very popular facility which is situated in the Library building. Pupils can choose from a wide selection of current titles available on the shelves, or order virtually any book in print, opening up an immense wealth of literature, non-fiction and educational material. The bookshop accepts cash, cheques and school book tokens but we do encourage you to set up a bookshop account whereby your child can purchase books up to a set cost per term, with this cost being put on your termly bill; the amount is entirely at your discretion.
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The Library offers an attractive and welcoming environment, conducive to study and quiet relaxation and stocks over 16,000 books plus some audio/visual material, all catalogued on an easily searchable, computerised library management system.
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The Library has subscriptions to many online resources which are accessed through the School intranet and holds a school membership of Surrey University Library and the British Library. Subscriptions include:
• JSTOR which provides access to more than 12 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines • Subscription to online and printed Times newspaper • The VLE platform which now includes e-text books and a wide range of e-books • Reading material can be obtained on the Firefly library page
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7. Pastoral care Health and welfare King Edward’s was originally founded with the welfare and advancement of needy children in mind and the School retains a deeply caring philosophy to this day. We pay great regard to pastoral care, which permeates the School at every level, to ensure the overall wellbeing of our pupils. On occasions, illness will strike every child and King Edward’s is well equipped to deal with all routine illness and first aid matters. The School Doctor (who is a local GP) holds regular surgeries and is supported by our own experienced medical staff and comprehensively equipped Medical Centre. All boarders are registered with the school (NHS) doctor but can still be seen by their own family doctor during the holidays as “temporary residents”. (They should not be re-registered with their doctor at home). National Health cards are held by the School, but a note should be kept of the child’s dentist or optician. All pupils have the choice to see a male or female doctor.
parents/guardians, staff and pupils not to bring nuts or products containing nuts into School. This includes sweets, chocolates, biscuits, cereal bars, packets of nuts, cakes, cereals and Nutella. Please arrange for pupils’ teeth to be regularly checked by their own dentist early in the holidays so that any treatment can be arranged before the return to School. Dental and optical appointments can be made through the Medical Centre and guardians are required to take them but may incur some costs. Defective eyesight or hearing can sometimes remain undetected for a surprisingly long time. The School keeps a lookout for such cases, but we suggest that if you are in doubt, you should seek any necessary advice before your child enters the School. Pupils who wear glasses or other aids, including contact lenses, should have a reserve, which will be kept by the Housemaster or Housemistress. Parents/Guardians may be required to accompany their son or daughter to appointments outside of School.
The School Medical Officer carries out routine medical checks on admission if required and your child will be included unless we hear from you to the contrary.
If you have any worries or concerns and need to make contact with Ms Sandie Titheridge, the Medical Centre Manager or the School Doctor, you can do so at:
A completed school medical form including vaccinations and immunisations which the child has been given must be completed and returned on or before admission. All pupils coming to School who may need medication should present it to the Medical Centre immediately upon arrival. They should bring with them the medication in the original packaging (packaging/ instructions should be in English) and a letter from their parent/guardian, stating the name of the medication, medical condition or illness, the dose of medication and the times when it is to be given. This information will be logged in the Medical Centre. Pupils with asthma or at risk of severe allergies are encouraged to take responsibility for their medication and carry it at all times.
The Medical Centre, King Edward’s Witley, Godalming, Surrey GU8 5SG
All boarders are offered the annual flu vaccination and booster for routine immunisations. Arrangements can be made for the inoculation of pupils travelling abroad for holidays. Parents of day pupils registered with the Witley/ Milford practice who would like their child to receive flu vaccinations at School should contact the Medical Centre Manager, Ms Sandie Titheridge, to make the necessary arrangements. We cannot easily offer this facility to day pupils who are not registered with the Witley/Milford surgeries, and must therefore ask that you make arrangements with your own GP. Our school has a ‘no nut policy’ meaning that no nuts are used in meals or preparation. We would also remind
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Tel: 01428 686711 Email: MedicalCentre@kesw.org and TitheridgeS@kesw.org Witley Surgery School Doctor Tel: 01428 682218 All pupils over 16 years are entitled to complete medical confidentiality. Pupils under 16 years are also entitled to medical confidentiality if they request it, and are considered mature enough to understand the implications. All parents and guardians are asked to respect pupils’ requests for confidentiality.
Medical Centre Pupils attending are seen individually, assessed, and treated accordingly. If they are sent off to continue their normal day, no further action is usually taken unless a parent or Housemaster/ Housemistress has requested further information. Any pupil requesting or needing rest or “time out” should come to the Medical Centre after breakfast. If this is deemed appropriate, they should stay in the Medical Centre. There is no resting in the Houses.
If a pupil has an injury and needs to go to hospital, House staff will be informed at the earliest opportunity and the necessary arrangements made. Day pupils will be cared for in largely the same way as boarders for illness or injury occurring during the day; for routine ailments they may be referred to their own GP. However, if it is judged to be the case that they will not be able to continue in school that day, parents will be informed that they are in the Medical Centre and can be collected at the normal time, or before. Parents will not be under any pressure to take them home immediately. If it is decided that a day pupil needs to go to hospital, the matter will be discussed with the parents who may be requested to take them or in case of an emergency, one of the House Matrons will accompany them. If any pupil is sent to the Medical Centre during lessons, they should come with a request note from teachers stating the time when they left the lesson. We will then note the time of arrival and the time of departure to lessons, if appropriate. If a pupil is unable to do sport due to injury or illness, the Medical Centre staff will enter them onto the computerised “off games list”. They will be instructed to
get into kit as normal and to report to the teacher responsible for the particular activity. For day pupils this note may come from the parent.
Counselling Counselling at King Edward’s is an integral part of our pastoral community. Counselling provides pupils with a safe space to allow them to explore worries, anxieties and self-reflection to gain insight for self-awareness and address feelings that may interfere in their personal or academic life. Counselling is not about telling anyone what to do, instead it is to help explore difficulties. School Counsellor Vanessa Edworthy is a fully qualified and experienced lead counsellor with over 18 years’ experience working in education. Vanessa is Senior Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Vanessa works within the BACP Ethical Framework for safe and ethical practice. Counselling is private and confidential (within the usual requirements of the safeguarding and child protection policy) and is available for all pupils and staff. The Counsellor can be contacted through Firefly (the internal school network) or by using the email address counselling@kesw.org. 21
8. School rules and policies Detailed policy statements on each of these subjects can be obtained on the School website www kesw org/about-us/inspection-policies.
Child protection King Edward’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All adults employed here have undergone child protection screening that is appropriate to the post they occupy, including checks with past employers and the vetting and barring procedures. All members of staff receive child protection training from the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Matters of a child protection or safeguarding nature can be raised with the DSL; Mr David Corran, or Deputy; Ms Caroline Shouksmith. The full policy on child protection can be obtained on the school website.
School rules The main aims of these rules are to ensure that the School is a safe place in which all of its members can thrive fully, and to provide clear direction to pupils about matters of principle, routine and general behaviour. The fundamental principles underlying these rules are: mutual consideration, respect and courtesy between all members of the community; a sense of responsibility in all pupils for their own conduct and learning; respect by pupils for the instructions that they are given by members
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of staff and prefects; respect for the property of individuals and the School; and support for the safe and effective running of the School. School rules apply directly to all pupils when they are under the responsibility of the School, but the School will continue to have regard to pupils’ behaviour at other times, if it is deemed to have an impact on school life in any way. In particular, the rules will apply equally to day pupils when they are in the company of boarders who are under School responsibility. A consistent approach will be followed by teachers, House staff, Matrons and prefects in the application of the rules. Supplementary rules exist in specific areas, and additional rules may be published from time to time to parents or within the School.
Daily routine These rules aim to provide an appropriate framework for the effective operation of the School. • Pupils are responsible for taking all reasonable steps to make themselves aware of their school commitments. • Pupils must attend all registration sessions, assemblies, lessons, tutor group meetings and activities unless absent for an authorised reason. Pupils who are part of teams, ensembles or other groupings for school activities must attend such practices, matches or other activities as determined by staff in charge.
• Pupils should be punctual and fully prepared for learning in each lesson, should compete in the spirit of the School’s Sport Code of Conduct, and should respond to instructions given by members of staff, prefects and other officials in the course of their duties with cheerful obedience. • All boarders are required to attend the Dining Hall for all meals at the published times. • Day pupils are required to attend lunch and other meals when they stay in School. • Exceptions to this rule are only acceptable if they have been approved by Housemaster of Housemistresses in advance.
Bounds and environment These rules aim to ensure that the community is a safe place so that the School is able to exercise its responsibility for the supervision of pupils. • Classrooms are out of bounds after lessons without permission from a member of staff. • Pupils may visit the recognised common areas of other Houses at the agreed times with permission of Housemasters and Housemistresses. They must not enter the room or dormitory of other pupils without their permission or the room or dormitory of a pupil of the opposite sex at any time. • Pupils are allowed to leave the campus only with the knowledge and permission of their Housemaster or Housemistress. • Pupils must move around the campus using the footpaths and designated walking areas and with care, consideration and due regard to safety. • Pupils may cross the service road, the snicket path or Brook Road only: 1. for collection by parent 2. for organised activities 3. for access to Witley Station • The private homes of other pupils or recent former pupils may only be visited with specific permission of Housemasters and Housemistresses.
• Eating and drinking are permitted only in the Dining Hall, Piccadilly Café, the Sixth Form Centre and Houses. • Cars and motorbikes can only be brought onto the campus with the consent of the Deputy Head. They must be parked in the designated area. Pupils may travel in a vehicle that is being driven by a pupil or a recent former pupil only if their parents have given the Deputy Head written notice that they may do so.
Uniform These rules aim to promote high standards of appearance, and support pupils’ membership of a community and environment of which all can be proud. • Day pupils must travel to and from home in uniform. • School uniform must be strictly observed when worn. A watch and a simple gold or silver necklace worn under a blouse or shirt are acceptable, but other jewellery should not be worn. A single set of gold or silver studs, one per ear, may be worn by girls, but no other piercings should be visible. Tattoos are not consistent with a professional appearance and must not be visible at any time. • Hair should be of a natural colour and style, smart and tidy. It must be neither too long nor too short and must be no longer than collar length for boys. • Boys are expected to present a shaven appearance. 23
• Make-up should only be discreet so that it is not obviously visible. • Bridewell Dress is the standard for members of the Sixth Form. * • Standards of sportswear for physical activities must be followed. * • Coats and cagoules should be plain navy or black and must be longer than the blazer or jacket that is worn underneath. • Summer uniform can be worn from a time in the Summer Term that is announced by the Deputy Head.* • Pupils may change into casual clothes after 17.15 on weekdays.
Personal property and relations between pupils These rules aim to promote considerate behaviour and respect for self and other members of the community and the School as a whole. • Mobile phones, digital cameras and other electronic devices may be used in accordance with the terms of the code of conduct for such items. * • All electrical equipment must meet with the approval of Housemasters and Housemistresses and satisfy current safety standards. • The property of others and the School should be respected as such at all times. • Personal property should be marked permanently, insured, and looked after with care. This applies particularly to laptops. * • Pupils should report the loss of any item to their Tutor, Housemaster or Housemistress immediately. *
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• Pupils should only have in their possession the amount of cash that is reasonable for their immediate needs. Larger sums must be handed to Housemasters and Housemistresses. • Property must not be bought or sold; money must not be lent or borrowed. • The School forbids bullying and any form of abusive or coercive behaviour. • Pupils should refrain from excessive displays of affection toward one another. • Sexual intercourse involving pupils under school responsibility is forbidden. • The following are forbidden: • Use, possession or supply of any illegal substances, and CBD-infused items or dangerous implements* • Abuse of legal substances • Unauthorised use of or tampering with fire appliances or safety devices • Smoking or possession of smoking materials, this includes e-cigarettes* • Purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol* • Betting or gambling • The chewing of gum • Pupils should only take drugs or medicines with the knowledge of Medical Centre staff or their Housemaster or Housemistress or, in the case of day pupils, their parents. Parents should inform House Staff or the Medical Centre if a day pupil is taking prescribed medication in School.
9. Additional charges For all details on school fees please visit www.kesw.org/ admissions/fees/. Please find below further details of additional charges. House funds King Edward’s School Parent’s Association (KESPA) Sixth Form Society Personal Accident Insurance*
£20.00 per term £5.00 per term £25.00 per term £5.25 per term
Educational visits Educational visits which do not directly form part of the curriculum and any other trips (e.g. theatre / music) up to £25 each will be added to school bills. For individual trips exceeding these costs, permission will first be sought from parents/guardians.
Lost items Charges are made in respect of lost/unreturned/damaged textbooks, library books, uniform and other school property.
Medical treatment Bills for private medical treatment will not be settled by the School and should be addressed directly to parents or guardians. When it is possible for Medical Centre staff to transport pupils to medical appointments parents will be recharged based on costs incurred. Usually, private taxis will be used and parents will be recharged accordingly.
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Public examinations The examination authorities’ charges, university admissions system costs, together with the School’s associated costs, will be recharged to parents/guardians. Travel expenses (including airport and interview journeys) Parents are asked to ensure that their children have sufficient cash to meet their personal needs, and for Sixth Form pupils in particular to pay for their taxi fares or the cost of travel to attend external university or other interviews.
Activity fees Drama Lessons are provided by Creative Connection, an external company, with Lessons, Examination fees and Examination entrance fees paid directly to the company. LAMDA classes are 30 minutes in duration and take place on a weekly basis. Fees for the 10-lesson term will be: LAMDA Solo Lesson £222 (£22.20 per lesson) LAMDA Duo or Joint Solo Lesson £150 (£15 per lesson) Examination fees are set independently by LAMDA, typically ranging from £36 to £88 per exam depending on the level studied. The most up to date list of exam prices can be found on the LAMDA website. Examination entrance fees, set by Creative Connection (which cover all exam entrance admin undertaken and a lesson on the day), are £35 each. Golf Approximately £10.00 per session (depending on numbers of pupils participating). Cookery Activity (after School & Saturday morning) £20 per term (assuming only 1 session per week). Music The Music Department aims to offer thirty lessons in each study over each academic year. The charges for individual music tuition will be £29.00 per 35-minute lesson. Music instrument hire will be £40.00 per term.
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The School currently offers Grade V theory lessons as an activity without charge. Individual lessons will be charged on the same scale as above. In respect of Music, lessons are chargeable, irrespective of a pupil’s attendance or otherwise. At least half a term’s notice must be given in writing to the School of Music if lessons are to be discontinued, in order that staffing requirements can be adjusted. Without such notice a term’s fees will be payable, whether or not the pupil attends the lessons concerned.
Other current charges (subject to annual increase advised by providers are): Boxing Fitness Classes £20 per term (assuming only 1 session per week) Dance Fit / Street Dance Classes £20 per term (assuming only 1 session per week) Riding In the region of £35 per session depending on experience (plus taxi fares) Sailing As advised to parents when completing consent forms Tennis Coaching takes place free of charge as part of activity sessions. Individual coaching is available at extra cost by arrangement. Scuba diving As advised to parents when completing consent forms. Please note that school fees are not currently subject to VAT. In the event that VAT becomes chargeable of school fees in the future, the fees shown on the School’s fees list will be exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.
King Edward’s Witley, Petworth Road, Godalming, Surrey GU8 5SG t +44 (0)1428 686700 e admissions@kesw.org w www.kesw.org