King Edward VI School
June Bulletin 28 June, 2019
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s I write the School is full of activity. We have enjoyed the myriad of events provided by the Arts Festival and we are grateful to all who made this such a memorable set of events this year.
SCHOOL LUNCH REMINDER The deadline for changes to School lunch arrangements for the Autumn Term is: 4pm on Friday 28 June 2019 The price for a lunch from September is £4.70. It will not be possible to meet requests that arrive after the deadline.
The pace changes in the final weeks of term with the Swimming Gala and the Endeavour programme to look forward to with activities across all year groups, ranging from the First Year Camp, the Second Year Normandy trip and a variety of activities for the Second, Third, Fourth and Lower Sixth.
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 Leavers’ Dinner and Leavers’ Day always sees mixed emotions; relief at seeing another generation of KES students emerge from their A level examinations exhausted but intact and still smiling (for the most part!) and a degree of sadness as we say goodbye to another impressive set of students as they leave School for GAP years, work and university.
Any request using the dinners@kes email address will be acknowledged.
KETA BUSES School finishes at 2.50pm on the last day of term and all KETA buses will depart at 3.05pm THERE WILL BE NO LATE BUSES
A J Thould Head
PARENTS’ GUIDE Looking Forward Evening for Fourth Year Parents and Pupils 9 July at 6pm in the Dobson Theatre
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.
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.
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.
The day for pupils features taster lessons and an introduction to Sixth Form life and this evening session aims to present more information to support you as parents as you help your children make informed decisions about their futures.
EXAMINATION RESULTS GCE A Level results will be published on Thursday 15 August, 2019 IGCSE/GCSE results will be published on Thursday 22 August, 209
Mr Thould, Dr Waymark, Mr Culver, Mrs Millar & Dr Thomas will lead the discussions.
Please see the Examination section on the website for post results help and information 1
ARRANGEMENTS FOR START OF
Staff & Parent Prayer Meeting with Communion
AUTUMN TERM 2019
Tuesday 2 July 1pm - 2pm Commemoration Room All welcome
Tuesday 3 September Medical Information
INSET DAY
It is very important that the nursing team are kept up to date with any medical changes or health needs relating to your son/daughter.
Wednesday 4 September
Please contact them as soon as any changes arise on schoolnurse@kes.hants.sch.uk or by phone on 023 80799213.
NEW PUPILS First Year Second & Third Year Fourth Year Lower Sixth
JUNIOR HOUSE
8.40am to 3.55pm 8.50am to 3.55pm 11.00am to 3.55pm 09:00am to 3.55pm
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.
ALL OTHER PUPILS Second & Third Year Fourth Lower Sixth Upper Sixth
1.45pm to 3.55pm 1.45pm to 3.55pm 11.40am to 3.55pm 8.55am to 12.30pm
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.
(First Year prefects will be needed from 8.40am and Lower School prefects and Prepositors will be needed during the afternoon) THERE ARE LATE BUSES
We hope that by publishing the dates this far in advance, any clashes with other activities can be avoided.
Fifth Year pupils will return on Thursday 5 September
The dates are as follows: Term Autumn 2019
September 13, 20 & 27 October 11 (reserve date)
Spring 2020
February 28, March 6 & 20
Thursday 5 September Normal school times apply 2
Dates
Uniform and Mouthguard Fitting Event Stevensons will be in the Sports Hall on 10 July between 3-6pm with a full range of school uniform for sale. OBNO will also have good quality second hand items for sale at the same event. Current students may attend for a fitting session with Stevensons from 4pm onwards. We also have OPRO, a dental organisation that specialises in mouthguards visiting on the day. Click here for more information. Permission for Absence It is expected that family holidays will be taken in School holidays and ideally all appointments should be arranged outside School hours but there may be occasions when you need to request time out of School for your child. If this is the case, your child’s tutor should be informed, in writing, in advance of any appointments or planned absences. If you prefer, there are electronic pupil absence forms on the Parent Portal.
Message from the PTA We were sorry to have to cancel the Dine & Disco evening due to low ticket sales. As an association, we are keen to hear views of parents about what kind of event they would like to see happen at KES in the future.
Please allow plenty of advance notice. Charlotte Country Day Exchange Parents’ Evening 18 September 7pm in the Hospitality Suite.
Do please contact Richard Congreve, Chair of the PTA on PTAChair@kes.hants.sch.uk with your thoughts.
Swimming Gala
Careers Day On Thursday 11 July all members of the Lower Sixth will be involved in a tailor made Careers Day in School.
This year sees the Lower School Swimming Gala held again at the Southampton University Jubilee Pool on 10 July. Please note that spectator space is limited. Full details can be found here.
Charities Commission News There is an exciting charity event taking place on the last day of term. We are once again supporting Sal’s Shoes, a small charity which distributes pre-loved shoes to children in need of footwear all around the world. This is where you come in. We are asking students to bring in their old shoes, that are clean and still in good condition, so that we can donate them to Sal’s Shoes who will distribute them to people in need in Africa, Asia, South America and the UK as well as other European countries.
As Sal’s Shoes is a relatively small charity and some donations are made up to 10,000 miles away, they need some help with their travel costs. Therefore, we are asking that every donation of shoes is made alongside a donation of £1, which will be passed on directly to Sal’s Shoes. We can accept a wide range of shoes and sizes, from baby shoes to adult shoes, as long as they are clean and wearable, they can be loved by someone else. Types of shoes that we will accept are: summer, winter, leather, canvas, trainers, party/ impractical, slippers and football/rugby/astro boots. As your child may be donating their school shoes, they will be permitted to wear their own shoes to school on that day, they do not need to be school shoes, just appropriate for a day in school. If you would like to find out more about the charity, please visit their website. Many thanks in advance for your generosity. 3
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Tuesday 2 July
Visit of new Third Year pupils
Thursday 4 - Friday 5 July Endeavour Monday 8 July
Visit of new First Year pupils
Tuesday 9 July
Fourth Year Looking Forward Day and Evening
Wednesday 10 July
Swimming Gala
Click here for the most up to date calendar events
Stevensons Uniform Selling event Friday 12 July
Term ends
Endeavour takes place on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 July. All pupils are off-timetable to participate in activities onsite, day trips or residential visits. The full list of all the trips taking place during Endeavour are on the website here. For the pupils in school during Endeavour, parents should be aware that:
Pupils are not required to wear school uniform. Breakfasts and lunches will not be served so pupils must bring in their own packed lunch. Parents have not been charged for lunches over Endeavour. KETA buses and late buses run as per usual at the same times.
For any further questions parents can email trips@kes.hants.sch.uk All pupils are allocated to an activity or trip for Endeavour, which are as follows: First Year First Year Camp – 3 - 5 July
Second Year Trip to Normandy – 4 - 7 July Climbing in the Peak District – 4 - 6 July Day trips to Poole Watersports Academy - 4 & 5 July Photography – 4 & 5 July Third Year Trip to Ypres Battlefields – 4 - 5 July Dragons Den meets the Apprentice – 4 & 5 July Teambuilding day trips to Woodmill and SWAC – 4 & 5 July Cookery at Stroud School – 4 & 5 July Fourth Year Mountainbiking Club trip to Snowdonia – 3 - 6 July Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition to the New Forest – 4 - 5 July Surfing trip to Devon – 4 - 5 July Trip to Brownsea Island – 4 - 5 July Paddleboarding and Conservation Work – 4 & 5 July Partnerships Projects – 4 - 5 July Lower Sixth Form Biology trip to Leeson House – 3-5 July Geography trip to Slapton Ley – 5-8 July Cambridge University Open Day – 5 July Extended Project – 4 & 5 July Volunteering – 4 & 5 July 4