King Edward VI School
January Bulletin
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25 January, 2019 he term has got off to a brisk start with some excellent results in hockey and netball in spite of some wintery weather. Those in the Third Year have had the opportunity to learn more about the First World War with a whole day of lectures and activities while our Fifth and Upper Sixth students have been fully engaged with mock examinations.
The PTA have again been very generous and we are very grateful for grants for new equipment for the Ceramics Club, the new Rocketry Group, and the Green Team. They will also be supporting the First Year Camp and the Arts Festival. As you may be aware, every three years we conduct a survey of all parents, staff and students. We apologise for yet another survey but we always value feedback and hope that this will not prove to be too much of an imposition. The conclusions from this survey inform the revision of the School Development Plan and your views are very important as a part of this process. The answers that you give will be analysed by an independent company and are completely anonymous. The Head designate, Mr Parker, notes that it is hugely important to him that he has the opportunity to hear from as many parents as possible about their experience of the school – not only those things which you love about it, but equally any ideas for future development that you may have. Listening to your views will certainly be a priority for him when he arrives in Southampton. He will see the results of the survey and, as you have always done, would like to encourage you all to take the opportunity to give full and honest feedback. The results will be summarised and published to all parents later in the year after a presentation to the KES PTA. Please spare 10 minutes to complete the survey by going to: http://survey.gl-assessment.co.uk/s/CV1Y3/ and logging on using the password KESS25467 (which is case sensitive). The deadline for contributions is 15 February, 2019. With thanks in anticipation of your help.
AJ Thould Head Master UNIFORM
IMPORTANT NOTICE PUPILS LEAVING THE SCHOOL
As ever we are keen to ensure that all students look well turned out and, to this end, we value your support to ensure that your children have the appropriate hair length, clean shoes and uniform as outlined in either the Lower School Uniform policy here or Sixth Form Uniform policy here.
For all pupils, other than those in the Upper Sixth, who intend to leave KES at the end of this academic year, a reminder to parents that written notice must be received in all cases by the Registrar or the Head before the end of the spring term.
Summer Term Leave of absence
If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Registrar on 02380 799216.
Friday 3 May - Fifth Year Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm Friday 17 May - Upper Sixth Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm
Fifth Year Book Collection: Friday 14 June at 10.30am Upper Sixth Book Collection & Leavers’ Assembly: Friday 21 June at 8.40am
Upper Sixth Leavers’ Dinner Wednesday 19 June Details to follow 1
SCHOOL LUNCH REMINDER
Service of Thanksgiving 2019
The deadline for changes to School lunch arrangements for the Summer Term is:
On Wednesday 13 March we will be holding our annual Service of Thanksgiving at Winchester Cathedral. This is our formal opportunity to thank God for our life together and to reflect on all the many blessings we enjoy at King Edward’s, not least because of the vision and generosity of those who founded and endowed the School over many generations. We will be operating the KETA homeward buses from Winchester so there may be changes to arrival times at bus stops at the end of the day. We aim for all buses to leave the Cathedral between 3.45pm and 4.15pm and as we are not able to give exact times of arrival at stops we would encourage pupils to communicate with their parents during the journey home. Pupils who need to get back to School will have transport provided. There will be no late buses on this day and no after school activities. If you are happy for your son/daughter to make their own way home from the Cathedral you must let us know by emailing thanksgiving@kes.hants.sch.uk stating your child’s name and tutor group by 4pm on Monday 11 March. The service will start at 2.15pm and parents are welcome to attend. If you are planning to join us, please take your seat by 2pm.
4pm on Friday 8 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. No action is required if arrangements are to continue as at present. Parents of Fifth and Upper Sixth pupils should refer to a recent email regarding reduction in lunch charges due to leave of absence for examinations. Any request using the dinners@kes email address will have their request acknowledged TRIPS & VISITS 2019 HUB Sixth Form trip to Salamanca 15 - 20 February Fifth Year trip to Berlin 15 - 18 February Third/Fourth Year trip to Florence 15 - 19 February Third/Fourth Year trip to Andalucia 29 March - 2 April Information evening - Tuesday 19 March at 7pm in the Hospitality Suite.
For any enquiries about these or other future trips parents can email trips@kes.hants.sch.uk.
CALLING ALL PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF KES We are inviting parents and friends of King Edward VI School to join forces with our School Choir for the Thanksgiving Service at Winchester Cathedral on Wednesday 13 March at 2.15pm. If you sing and read a little music we would be pleased to welcome you into our SATB choir. There will be a few evening rehearsals for those who need to learn notes and then one massed rehearsal for pupils and adults. Rehearsals are Tuesday 26 February,7.30 - 8.30pm, Monday 4 March, 7.30-8.30pm and Tuesday 12 March, 7.30-8.30pm. If you have sung in our adult choir previously you will automatically receive full details about repertoire and rehearsals. If you are a new parent to the School and would like further details please email Miss Forsey on cef@kes.hants.sch.uk.
Non Uniform Day 8 Feb Wear something red to support the British Heart Foundation All Fourth Year German students will be treated to the German production So eine Nervensäge by the energetic and engaging Onatti group on 31 January.
Click here to find a form to book your place. 2
Oxbridge Explained Lower Sixth students interested in learning more about applying to Oxford or Cambridge should attend an afternoon of presentations and workshops on Saturday 2 February from 2pm until 5pm. Parents are welcome to attend the keynote presentation at 2pm, although the subsequent workshops are for students only. Please contact Miss Jordan if you would like to attend on kj@kes.hants.sch.uk.
for Summer Camp TUESDAY 29 JANUARY 7pm in the Dobson Theatre Tickets are £5 and available on KESPAY
From the Medical Room: School Leaver Booster
Refreshments will be available to purchase while the judges deliberate the winner.
The Diphtheria/Tetanus/Polio and Meningitis ACWY vaccine programme run in school is for Third Year pupils only. Any pupils in the Fourth Year or above who have still not received these vaccines, must contact their GP. At the end of November 2018, all parents of Third Year pupils should have received a consent form regarding the forthcoming vaccinations. There has been some confusion over the year groups who are to receive these vaccines due to the NHS naming the vaccine ‘School leaver booster’. There are a considerable amount of consent forms still outstanding, so if you wish your child to be included in the vaccination programme, please it return as soon as possible. Vaccines take place immediately after half term on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 February. Formal Complaints We are required by law each year to let you know that you can apply at any time to see the number of complaints which have gone through the School’s formal complaints procedure during the previous twelve months. I am happy to confirm that again there have been no formal complaints over the past year. Click here for the complaints policy and procedure. 3
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Tues 29 Jan
Battle of the Bands - Dobson Theatre
Wed 6 Feb
Sixth Form Play ‘Schoolboy Errors’ - Dobson Theatre
Thurs 7 Feb
Upper Sixth Parents’ Evening
Wed 13 Feb
Junior Spring Concert - Dobson Theatre
Mon 18 Feb
Half term: return to school 25 Feb
Wed 27 Feb
Third Year Parents’ Evening
Thurs 28 Feb
New First & Third Year Information Evening
Please click here to access a more comprehensive calendar, which is updated and reviewed regularly
Third Year Charlotte Exchange 2019-2020 Applications from Second Year pupils for next year’s Charlotte Exchange will open soon.
Contact Mrs Burnett for further details at lcb@kes.hants.sch.uk or visit the website to see details of this year’s trip here.
OPTIONS Detailed information regarding subject options for September 2019 will be circulated to pupils and emailed to parents this term. Further details will be given at Parents’ Evenings. All option information can be found here. Deadlines for final options are: Fifth Year to Lower Sixth (A level choices) - 8 Feb Third to Fourth Year (GCSE choices) – 8 March Lower Sixth to Upper Sixth – 15 March Second to Third Year – 15 March
2 March, 2019
7.00pm for 7.30pm - 11.30pm
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
Tickets £30 via KESpay Black Tie 4