King Edward VI School
January Bulletin 30th January, 2014
Procedure if your child is ill and unable to attend school
SCHOOL LUNCH REMINDER The deadline for changes to School lunch arrangements for the Summer Term is:
To enable us to be sure of the whereabouts and safety of our students it is important that you contact the Main Office (02380 704561 or by email absent@kes.hants.sch.uk) as soon as possible, preferably by 8.30am, if your child is ill or is going to be late.
Thursday 13th March
It will not be possible to meet requests that arrive after the deadline Please email dinners@kes.hants.sch.uk giving pupil name, tutor group and the change intended
If the illness is on-going please contact the Main Office on each day that your child is absent.
No action is required if arrangements are to continue as at present
We would also be grateful if you would reinforce the need for your child to report to the Main Office if they arrive late to School.
Parents of Fifth, Lower and Upper Sixth pupils should refer to a recent email regarding reduction in lunch charges due to leave of absence Any request using the dinners@kes email address will have their request acknowledged
Summer Term Leave of absence
A Handbag
Wed 7th May - Fifth Year Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm Fri 9th May - Lower Sixth Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm Fri 23rd May - Upper Sixth Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm Thurs 12th June - Lower Sixth Return to lessons Fifth Year Book Collection: Thursday 19th June at 8.40am Upper Sixth Book Collection & Leavers’ Assembly: Wednesday 25th June at 8.40am 1
HAT APPEAL FOR PREMATURE BABIES
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An OE is currently working in a neonatal baby unit in Uganda. We are hoping to send out as many small, knitted baby hats as possible as they make a huge difference to the survival of a premature baby. Nothing sophisticated is required, even just a small tube drawn up at one end would suffice. For the more skilled, if you need ideas try here.
Angers Sixth Form Exchange The French group will arrive on Friday 14th March and will depart Friday 21st March Normandy Second Year Visit 3rd - 6th July Black & white photocopies of passport, EHIC and a completed B15 need to reach Mrs Jones by the end of January
Any small, clean, second-hand hats or other knitted garments would also be gratefully received. A delivery will be taken on 11th February however, we will accept any items up until the end of term. Further details contact Dr Sinnett-Jones on pesj@kes.hants.sch.uk.
For more details about any of these trips please contact Mrs Jones on jvj@kes.hants.sch.uk
Espaňa 2014 Sixth Form Salamanca 13th - 19th February Lessons and Homestay programme Third Year Andalucia 28th March - 1st April Parents’ Information Evening Monday 10th March at 8.00pm in the Hospitality Suite First and Second Year Catalonia 23rd - 27th May Parents’ Information Evening Tuesday 6th May at 7.00pm in the Dobson Theatre
Friday 7th March at 7.30pm in the School Hall for parents and friends Teams of 8 The cost is £12.50 per head with supper included Click Quiz for more information and booking form
For further information please contact eml@kes.hants.sch.uk
Higher Education Evening
Open Instrumental Lesson Week
Tuesday 4th February 7.00pm in the Dobson Theatre
During the week of 3th – 7th February, parents are warmly invited to come to the School and attend their child’s instrumental lesson.
This Information Evening is designed to help Lower Sixth parents understand current procedures for applications to universities.
This will be a good opportunity to see the lesson in action and discuss instrumental progress with the teacher.
More than 98% of our students leave us to go to university and we will begin our Higher Education Programme with our current Lower Sixth students this term.
Parents are asked to contact the instrumental teacher in advance if they would like to attend and to sign in at the Main Office on arrival. 2
Spring Term Musical Events You are warmly invited to our 2 Spring Term Concerts: Wednesday 12th February at 7.30pm in the Dobson Theatre featuring the Second Orchestra, First Year Choir, Symphonic Winds, Guitar Ensemble and a range of budding young soloists and chamber groups. Tickets £4. Wednesday 19th March at 7.30pm at Turner Sims, Southampton featuring Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Big Band and advanced soloists and chamber groups. Tickets £8. Tickets for both events may be purchased on KESpay from 1st February.
Carol Service Music
HPV Vaccinations Please note the third and final HPV vaccination for Second Year girls will be on Thursday 24th April.
A video of Dr Leaman’s piece of music played at the Carol Service on 16th December can be found here.
KETA Transport Temporary Bus Passes
MEDICAL MATTERS
Pupils wishing to obtain a temporary bus pass to enable them to travel on a different route must arrange this through Mrs Hurst, the Data Manager, giving at least 48 hours notice. She can be emailed on svh@kes.hants.sch.uk
Having had a couple of reported cases in recent weeks we would be grateful if you would check your child’s hair regularly for head lice. Click this useful NHS link for information and advice or please do not hesitate to contact one of the nursing team here at school on 023 80 799213.
Temporary passes will only be available on buses where there is spare capacity.
If your son/daughter brings an inhaler into school please make sure it is named as, unfortunately nameless inhalers have to be disposed of, due to health and safety requirements. Again any problems, please contact the number above.
Higher Education Programme Our Higher Education programme for current Lower Sixth students began on 20th January and students will need to familiarise themselves with the e-publication that can be found here.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
All students are required to take part in this preparation even if they wish to defer an application to university either for a GAP year or even indefinitely.
Co-curricular activities form an integral part of life at King Edward’s and we are very proud of the amount of opportunities on offer.
The sessions provide an opportunity for training which will be of significance even after students leave the school.
We would like our students to participate in at least two activities. Click here to view the extensive Spring 2014 list of Clubs and Societies.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday 1st Feb
Burns’ Night Supper
Wednesday 5th Feb
Fifth Year Parents’ Evening
Monday 10th Feb
School play ‘A Handbag’ - finishes 11th Feb
Wednesday 12th Feb
Music Concert
Friday 14th Feb
INSET Day
Monday 17th Feb
Half Term: return to school 24th Feb
Tuesday 25th Feb
Third Year Parents’ Evening
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Wednesday 26 Feb
Please click here to access a more comprehensive calendar, which is updated and reviewed regularly
Sports Team Photographs Mums of KES & Stroud Netball Club
OBNO Shop (Outgrown But Not Outworn)
KES and Stroud mums are invited to join our netball club.
The OBNO Shop (next to the School Shop) has a great deal of good quality second-hand uniform and sports equipment for sale.
Where: Romsey School, (in the Sports Hall) Greatbridge, Romsey Hampshire SO51 8ZB When: Sunday mornings 10.30 – 11.30am Who: All are welcome - previous players, never played before players, current players, social players, keep fitters and fun – seekers! How: Just come along. Any questions please contact Sandra Bowhay on Sandra.bowhay@btinternet.com or Mrs Van Zyl at Stroud School.
Opening Hours: Wed 1.00-2.00pm
For more information contact Sophie Liardet by email sophie@sophieliardet.com
GREECE 2015
This year’s 24-hour sporting event will begin at 1.30pm on Wednesday 12th February, finishing at 1.30pm, Thursday 13th February.
Visit Athens for the Acropolis, Delphi for the most sacred site in ancient Greece, Olympia the home of the Olympic games and Epidaurus, the site of the best preserved theatre in Greece.
Signing-up for the 20 minute slots will take place from Monday 3rd February.
March 31st – April 7th 2015
There is a £5 entry fee which, along with any additional sponsorship money, will go towards the Summer Camp Project which takes 16 young carers from Southampton on a 5 day camping holiday.
Price: £810 A deposit of £210 can be paid via KESpay OPEN TO ALL, NOT JUST CLASSICISTS! Please contact Mr Halls for further information on jch@kes.hants.sch.uk
Entry is open to Third Year and above and only Sixth Form may stay over night. See Dr SinnettJones for more information. 4