King Edward VI School
June Bulletin 26 June, 2015
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SCHOOL LUNCH REMINDER
s I write the sun is shining on a very close cricket match with the MCC with our students, fresh from afternoon school, supporting from the boundary as the 1st XI chase a double century against the clock. Examinations are over and there is a certain degree of nervous anticipation as papers are marked and results returned.
The deadline for changes to School lunch arrangements for the Autumn Term is: 4pm on Tuesday 30 June 2015 It will not be possible to meet requests that arrive after the deadline
The price for a lunch from September is £3.95
Leavers’ Day follows shortly with mixed emotions; relief at seeing another generation of KES students emerge from their A levels intact and still smiling (mostly!) and nostalgia as we say goodbye to an excellent year group.
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
The pace changes in the final weeks of term with a healthy mix of the Arts Festival, Sports Day, Endeavour, and the Swimming Gala all to look forward to. We hope that the English summer remains kind to us!
Any request using the dinners@kes email address will be acknowledged
Swimming Gala This year sees the Lower School Swimming Gala held again at Southampton University Jubilee Pool on 8 July. Please note that spectator space is limited. Full details can be found here.
A J Thould Head
EXAMINATION RESULTS
‘Looking Forward’ Evening for Fourth Year Parents 8 July at 7pm in the Dobson Theatre
GCE (A and AS) results will be published on
Thursday 13 August, 2015
Following the Looking Forward Day for Fourth Year pupils, this evening session for parents will feature presentations and discussion on the decisions students will need to make about their Sixth Form academic choices, cocurricular involvement, and preparation for university entrance.
IGCSE/GCSE results will be published on
Thursday 20 August, 2015 Please see the Examination section on the website for post results help and information
KETA BUSES
The day for pupils is designed to enable them to make informed decisions about their academic careers, and this evening session aims to support you as parents as you help them do this. Mr Thould, Mr Dellar, Mr Culver, Ms Greenwood and Mr Sheppard will lead the discussions.
On the last day of term all KETA buses will depart at 15:05 THERE WILL BE NO LATE BUSES 1
Staff & Parent Prayer Meeting including Communion Tuesday 7 July 1pm - 2pm Commemoration Room Students in the Fourth Year and above are welcome.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR START OF
AUTUMN TERM 2015 Tuesday 1 September
Summer Cricket Coaching Courses
INSET DAY
Hampshire CCC are holding a number of their summer coaching courses at Wellington Sports Ground this year. More information about dates and times can be found here. They have generously offered a 15% discount for KES students on the advertised price. If you would like to take advantage of this discount, please input the code KES15 at the checkout.
Wednesday 2 September NEW PUPILS First Year Second & Third Year Fourth Year Lower Sixth
JUNIOR HOUSE Junior House is a House based competition where teams from each of the six Houses play against each other in the major sports of the term. It takes place on a limited number of Friday evenings and it is compulsory for all members of the Second and Third Years. The events finish by 5.15 pm, and in time for the late buses.
8.40am to 3.55pm 8.50am to 3.55pm 11.00am to 3.55pm 8.30am to 3.55pm
ALL OTHER PUPILS Second & Third Year Fourth & Fifth Year Lower Sixth Upper Sixth
The Junior House competition is a highlight of our annual House championship. It is a wonderfully inclusive and popular event, bringing together all of our Second and Third Years as well as a significant number of staff and older students who stay after School to support the younger students and help run the competitions. In addition, it is an integral part of the School educational experience, as it provides opportunities for pupils to learn to play in a team and for them to realise the importance of the individual within the context of a group situation.
1.45pm to 3.55pm 1.45pm to 3.55pm 8.55am to 3.55pm 8.55am to after 12.30pm
(First Year prefects will be needed from 8.40am and Lower School prefects will be needed during the afternoon)
We hope that by publishing the dates this far in advance, any clashes with other activities can be avoided.
THERE ARE LATE BUSES
The dates are as follows: Term Autumn 2015
Thursday 3 September
Spring 2016
Normal school times apply 2
Dates September 11 & 25 October 2, 9 and 16 February 5 & 26 March 4,11 and 18
PARENTS’ GUIDE
Tout ce qui est français 2015/16!
The most up-to-date version of the Parents’ Guide is available on the School’s website under the Information/Parents’ Guide tab or by clicking here. There is a modified version for parents of Sixth Form students.
Normandy 2015 We are looking forward to seeing all pupils at the Hill Lane gate for a 6 am departure on Thursday, 2 July.
If you would like a printed copy of the Parents’ Guide please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Canty, the SMT Administrator at jmc@kes.hants.sch.uk and she will be happy to send you one.
All pupils need to hand their passport to the teacher in charge of their group for safekeeping before getting on the bus. Please remember to pack food for the journey.
No breakfasts or school lunches will be provided during Endeavour, even if your child is taking part in an activity on the School site. Parents have not been charged for lunches on these two days.
Normandy 2016 The trip is full and further details will follow. Paris 2015
Third Year Endeavour
Information Evening is in the Dobson Theatre on Tuesday 6th October at 7.30pm.
All Third Year pupils who are not going on the History trip to the Battlefields will be taking part in a competition at School, loosely based on the television programme ‘Dragons’ Den.’ They have been told that they need to wear comfortable, appropriate clothing, to bring a packed lunch and to report to the Dobson Theatre at 8.30am. They should also bring their fully charged iPads with them. More information here.
Montpellier 2016 This hugely successful Sixth Form Language Trip to Montpellier will take place from 10 to 15 April 2016. The trip will be launched in September.
STUDENT GUIDANCE Upper Sixth Leavers Please click here to access a booklet which tells you all you need to know about collecting your results and making post qualification applications to university [PQA]. This booklet also contains information about post examination enquiries and protocol for contacting tutors once a student has left the school. Lower Sixth Examination Results We provide a Post Examinations Clinic in the middle of the summer vacation. You can collect your results in person and have a face-to-face discussion about your results. 13 Aug
9.00 - 12.30 & 14.00 - 16:00
Post-examination guidance. Students currently holding university offers will be given priority. Staff: RMG, NDC, RJLW, CJM & KJ
14 Aug
9.00 - 12.30 & 14.00 - 15.30
All students welcome
Staff: RMG, NDC, RJLW, CJM & KJ
Please note that telephone and email advice will not be available as staff will be involved in personal, face-to-face interviews. 3
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Monday/Tues 29/30 June Lower School Production: Gizmo Wednesday 1 July Thursday 2 July
First Year Endeavour trip: New Forest: returns 3 July Second Year French trip: Normandy: returns 5 July Second Year Endeavour Watersports trip: Poole Second Year Endeavour Climbing trip: Peak District: returns 4 July Second Year Endeavour Photography: KES Third Year Battlefields of the Somme: returns 3 July Third Year Dragons’ Den Fourth Year Geography trip: Osmington Bay: returns 5 July Fourth Year Partnership Projects Lower Sixth Biology Fieldtrip: Dale Fort: returns 7 July
Saturday 4 July Tuesday 7 July Wednesday 8 July
KES PTA Summer Ball Fourth Year Looking Forwards Day Swimming Gala Looking Forwards Evening for Fourth Year parents Summer Camp trip: Swanage: returns 15 July
Friday 10 July
Click here for the most up to date calendar events MEDICAL MATTERS Important information regarding immunisations The NHS routine immunisation schedule 2015 recommends the following for secondary school aged pupils: Girls aged 12-13 years old: HPV (Gardisil vaccine) Boys and girls around 14 years of age: Tetanus/ Diptheria/ Polio booster vaccination (Td/IPV) along with a Meningitis C booster vaccination (MenC). The local PCT currently delivers the HPV vaccination programme at KES but DO NOT deliver the Td/IPV or MenC vaccinations. Therefore, parents need to ensure that children receive these vaccines at their GP Surgery at the recommended times, to sustain immunity. Please note: Pupils applying through UCAS will have to have received MenC before they are accepted into universities. For further information please contact the medical room on 023 80799213 or visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations
If you would like a ticket to see the production of GIZMO please click KESpay. 4