King Edward VI School
Christmas Bulletin 15 December, 2016
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Examination Certificates Certificates for examinations taken in the summer have now been distributed to Fifth Year and Sixth Form students through their Tutor Groups. These certificates are valuable documents and will be required for future university applications and prospective employers throughout your son/daughter’s working careers. They cannot be replaced. The certificates will need to be signed for and must be taken home for safe and secure keeping.
his has been an exceptionally busy half of term marked particularly by a full sporting calendar and the wonderful singing of the choir, ably supported by our instrumentalists, at the Carol Service at Romsey Abbey.
We are very pleased with the progress of the new theatre and art complex which hopes to be weather proof in the first half of the spring term. Click here to see how it is developing.
Internet Safety Seminar for Parents Tuesday 24 January, 2017 at 7.00pm in the Hospitality Suite
Students in the Fifth Year will have plenty of work to do as they prepare for mid-sessional examinations in January. They will need a rest but some revision will also be necessary.
Safety with new technology can be a worry for parents. Pupils receive sessions on Safe Social Networking, On-line Profiles, Cyber Bullying and Internet Safety as part of the School’s PSHE programme but we would also like to offer parents the opportunity to receive up to date information from experts in the field. Childnet International (www.childnet.com) has worked with the government, online industry, adults and children and is a nationally respected organisation.
We continue to appreciate your support with maintaining high standards of dress; we like students to remain smart at all times and one or two boys would merit a visit to the barber.
The new term begins on Wednesday 4 January and, until then, I wish you a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. AJ Thould Head Master
We are delighted to let you know that they will be delivering the talk to parents on the evening of the 24 January. The session will cover some simple, practical steps that you can take in order to minimise the risks to which your child is exposed and will also provide you with advice to share with them. The seminar is expected to last for about 1 hour with the opportunity to ask questions at the end.
THERE WILL BE LATE BUSES on Wednesday 4 January 2017
Refreshments will be available from 6.30pm in the School Dining Room. Carol Service
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A big Thank You to all parents who sang so enthusiastically in the choir at this year’s Carol Service. It was really appreciated by music staff and pupils alike.
The proposed Inset day on Friday 20 October 2017 has been moved to Friday 1 December
Donations from the collection will be made to the Evelyn Rose Trust.
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Open Instrumental Lesson Week During the week of 6 – 10 February, parents are warmly invited to attend their child’s instrumental lesson. This will be a good opportunity to see the lesson in action and discuss instrumental progress with the teacher.
11 February, 2017 7.00 for 7.30 - 11.30 Three course meal, music, dancing and the famous KES auction The South Africa team will be hosting the ball in support of the Goedgedacht Trust
Parents are asked to contact the instrumental teacher in advance if they would like to attend and to sign in at reception on arrival.
Tickets £30 via KESpay
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PARKING NOTES
Staff & Parent Prayer Meeting Tuesday 10 January 2017 1.00pm - 2.00pm in the Commemoration Room
Would parents please refrain from dropping their children off at the Wilton Road gates as this causes congestion to staff and visitors coming on site. Also, in the interests and consideration for our neighbours, please try to keep your engine running to a minimum.
Secondary School Vaccination Update Second Year Girls HPV vaccination: Delivered in school by local NHS Trust. Third/Fourth Year Pupils DTP & Men ACWY booster: Delivered by GP surgery. If you live outside of central Hampshire, your GP surgery may not offer this routine immunisation. Please contact them and state that your child attends a school in Southampton, where it is not available. All GP surgeries are obliged to deliver this service. If you need further clarification, please contact the School Nurses on 023 80 799213. TRIPS & VISITS HUB There are still places for Third and Fourth Year pupils available for the Morocco Trip 15 - 22 April, 2017. Please contact Mr Brown on dmb@kes.hants.sch.uk or click here for further details. There are five trips departing in February 2017: Florence: 16 - 20 February Salamanca:16 - 22 February Space Camp, Belgium: 17 - 20 February Munich and Nuremberg: 20 - 23 February CERN, Geneva: 22 - 24 February
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Parents must ensure that payment instalments are up to date and photocopies of passports and EHIC cards have been sent to Mrs Paul. If not already, consent will be sent out before the end of the autumn term, from the username evolve.kingedschvisits@edcufocus.co.uk. Parents must complete and submit the form as soon as possible. For any enquiries about these or other future trips parents can email trips@kes.hants.sch.uk. 2
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SUMMER TERM DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Thursday 4 May
Fifth Year Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm
Monday 15 May (am) Fourth Year GCSE RS Examination Friday 26 May
Upper Sixth Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm
Friday 16 June
Fifth Year Book Collection
Thursday 29 June Leavers’ Dinner Friday 30 June
Our second hand uniform shop, OBNO (Outgrown But Not Outworn), will be open on: Tuesday 3 January from 2 - 4pm in the Hospitality Suite.
Leavers’ Day
Charities Commission
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Charitable activities have remained a key element of School life and this autumn term has been particularly busy for members of the Charities Commission. The First Year, in their colourful and imaginative fancy dress outfits, raised an incredible £2,500 for the local Toy Appeal, whilst the School put together 176 shoe boxes for the Link to Hope Christmas Appeal. Other main events have included the Summer Camp Disco, doughnut sales, Children in Need and Christmas Stalls. This term's non-uniform day raised £1,330. The total raised for this term has exceeded £6,400!
Mindfulness Course for Parents We are delighted to advise you that we have arranged for Annie Davison to run an 8-week Mindfulness Course for KES Parents in the Spring Term. This course will start on Wednesday 25 January 2017, 7.30 - 9pm. The practice of mindfulness has been found to promote health and wellbeing, improve mood and energy levels and reduce anxiety. Mindfulness does not conflict with any beliefs or traditions. To apply for the course and to see further information, please click here.
Morrisby Psychometric Testing for all Fourth Year Pupils Many of you will be aware that HMC Schools frequently offer Morrisby Testing to students in their pre-GCSE years. King Edward’s offers the test to all Fourth Year pupils. The test is intended to provide detailed profiles of your child’s aptitudes, learning styles and problem solving abilities and provide useful information for detailed careers guidance. The test is booked for the morning of Monday 9 January, 2017. A feedback interview, that parents are also welcome to attend will be provided later in the term. Please contact Mrs Mandley on cjm@kes.hants.sch.uk for more information. 3
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Tues 3 Jan Wed 4 Jan Thurs 5 Jan Mon 9 Jan Tues 17 Jan Wed 25 Jan Sat 28 Jan Wed 15 Feb Tues 28 Feb
INSET Day: School closed Term commences Fifth Year mid-Sessional examinations begin - conclude 12 Jan Fourth Year Morrisby Test (am) Lower Sixth Parents’ Evening Fifth Year Parents’ Evening Admissions Examination Spring Concert: Main Hall Third Year Parents’ Evening
Please note: A more comprehensive calendar, which is updated and reviewed regularly, is available on our website at http:// www.kes.hants.sch. uk/calendar
PSHE DAYS As part of our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education programme all Third Year pupils will take part in a PSHE day on Wednesday 18 January. Sessions will cover Substances Harmful to Health, Career Matching, Mental Wellbeing, Managing New Technology, Politics and Taking Notes.
South African Hockey Tour 2017 Fundraiser Multi Sports Activity Day on Friday 17 February, 2017 The staff and students involved in the South African Hockey tour 2017 will be holding a multi-sports activity day for students from KES and Stroud to raise money for the tour.
All Fourth Year pupils will have a PSHE day on Tuesday 24 January. Their sessions will cover Internet Safety and Sexting, Personal Finance, Self-esteem, Leadership and two sessions on Sexual Health and Relationships (Contraception and STIs).
Participants will have the opportunity to play a range of sports during the day with sessions being led by the touring students under the guidance of KES staff. The day is open to pupils in Years 3-8 (First & Second Years at KES). For more information and how to book a place, please click here or contact Mr Crichton on csc@kes.hants.sch.uk.
The Green Team are trialling a Meat Free Day on Friday 20 January, 2017.
TUESDAY 31 JANUARY MAIN HALL 7:30PM TICKETS £2.50
The team meets on Thursday lunchtimes to discuss how the school can be more sustainable. We have learnt that 51% of greenhouse gas emissions are due to animal agriculture and consequently we are keen to trial Paul McCartney’s Meat Free Day campaign to reduce our carbon footprint. Any money saved from our caterers will be donated to a sustainability charity. 4