King Edward VI School
Half Term Bulletin 24th October, 2012
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e have had an excellent beginning to the new year with some sunshine to dry our pitches before the rain and wind returned. Junior House events have got off to a good start with plenty of hockey and rugby and the term began with the South Coast Rugby Tournament at Wellington. We were particularly pleased that the girls' 1st XI and U14 squad won their respective Hampshire Hockey Cup Tournaments while the U16 girls' netball squad were runners up in the county round of the National Schools' Championships. We enjoyed Speech Day and Debra Searle’s address was particularly well received by the School. We have had dozens of trips, visits, clubs and activities engaging hundreds of our students during the day and after school. Further details of the School’s activities may be found in the recently published Annual Review. Sotoniensis, our school magazine, will be published soon with more detailed reports of the last academic year. We wish our boys’ hockey players good luck on their tour of Holland over half term while members of our exchange with Charlotte Country Day School in North Carolina enjoy southern hospitality in the midst of the final days of the American election. The Sixth Form French exchange also starts off with the away leg to Angers during the half term break. Closer to home we hope that the final Duke of Edinburgh expedition of the term does not get too wet on Dartmoor! May I take this opportunity to wish you a good break and I hope that your sons and daughters will return refreshed for the second half of this always very busy term. Head Master
CAR PARKING We have been asked to remind all parents with regard to the zig -zag markings outside the principal entrances to the School. Following a City Council Traffic Regulation Order, it is an offence to park on these lines. Please make a point of keeping these areas clear at all times, particularly when delivering or collecting your children.
Carol Service The School’s carol service is at 7.30pm on Monday 17th December at St. Mary's Church, St Mary Street, Southampton. You are warmly invited.
Prior to the marking up of these lines, not only was there a critical problem of congestion at the School entrances but these areas were also unsafe for pupils on foot. This was particularly true at the Kellett Road gates, where the whole area in front of the Caretaker's house, to the road, must be kept completely clear of cars, as a safe zone for pedestrians only. The gates themselves must be left clear for essential access to and from the School site. Parents are advised to park further down Kellett Road or in Radway Road, Wilton Road and Kineton Road and make arrangements with their sons/daughters to meet them there. By using these alternative roads, parents can do much to ease the congestion at the end of the School Day.
The service is followed by mulled wine and mince pies. We don’t issue tickets for this event but would advise you that it is extremely popular and it has been known for latecomers to have to stand at the back!
Friday 9th November Tickets £3 via Kespay
First & Second Year Disco Click here for further information
PLEASE NOTE Monday 19 November is an INSET Day and Tuesday 20th November will be Monday’s timetable th
First Year Cookery Club Is Back!! Cookery Club will start on the first Thursday after half term. Contact Mrs Searles hems@kes.hants.sch.uk or Mrs Sheridan hs@kes.hants.sch.uk for more information. 1
The Controlled Assessment and Coursework GCSE/IGCSE handbook and the Advanced Level Coursework handbook are now available to view on the KES website - click here for GCSE/IGCSE or here for Advanced Level.
King Edward VI School & Wellington Sports Ground are NO SMOKING SITES Parents are also reminded that there are NO DOGS ALLOWED on both the School site & Wellington Sports Ground Exceptions are hearing assistance and guide dogs
The handbooks include guidance for students in completing their GCSE controlled assessment and Advanced Level coursework and avoidance of plagiarism.
PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION It is important that the records we hold for your child are as up to date as possible in case of an emergency. Please check your contact details on the Parent Portal and notify us of any changes http://parents.kes.hants.sch.uk/
It is particularly important that pupils read and understand the JCQ official notice. Reporting Schedule Year Group Reports posted home Second 6th December Fifth 13th December Upper Sixth 20th December Once again this year we are inviting parents and friends of King Edward VI School to join forces with our School choir and orchestra for the carol service at St Mary’s Church Southampton on Monday 17th December at 7.30pm
If you have not already signed up to the Portal, please email isams@kes.hants.sch.uk for more information.
CALLING ALL PARENTS & FRIENDS OF KES
(formerly Kestravaganza) Would you like the chance to win a little extra cash and help KESSOC? KesLotto is the Society’s monthly lottery and offers the chance to win cash prizes. Each month there is a prize draw and a percentage of the money raised is returned in winnings. The balance goes to Kessoc. If you would like to participate it costs £10 for 10 entries (1 ball per month for 10 monthly draws, £20 for 2 balls per month, etc.)
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. 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 Mrs Freemantle on hf@kes.hants.sch.uk.
For further details please email Jill at sheltie3000@gmail.com or click here to purchase on KesPay. Deadline for entry into the draw is 30th November 2012.
Staff and Parent Prayer Meeting A prayer meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th November between 1pm and 2pm in the Commemoration Room. All parents welcome.
PERMISSION FOR ABSENCE It is expected that family holidays will be taken in the 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.
King Edward School Society (KESSOC) invite you to their 40th AGM on Tuesday 13th November, 2012 at 7.30pm in the Hospitality Suite The proceedings will start with a presentation about the School’s many partnership projects
If this is the case your child’s tutor should be informed, in writing, in advance of any appointments. Requests for permission for absence for other occasions should be made to the Head of Year, giving plenty of advance notice.
Refreshments will be provided If you wish to attend the AGM or are interested in joining the KES Council or one of its Sub Committees, please follow the link KESSOC AGM 2
Mathematics Society Lecture
KES hosts Institute of Physics lecture
Professor Shenoi from Southampton University will address the Mathematical Society on Tuesday 11th December at 4pm in the Hospitality Suite. Parents are welcome to attend.
On 13th November, for the first time, KES will play host to the Institute of Physics Schools and Colleges Lecture Tour. The 2012 lecture is entitled, “Physics and the Games: a winning formula.”
Music Concert Thursday 8th November at 7pm St John’s, Smith Square, London The KES Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Choir and Jazz Ensemble present an evening of top quality music in one of London’s professional concert venues in Westminster. For more information and box office check out St John’s Smith Square website by clicking here.
Delivered by a team from Sheffield Hallam University’s world leading Centre for Sports Engineering Research, this year’s lecture gives a fascinating insight into the developments in engineering and technology which have defined many of the key periods of sporting history leading up to this year’s Olympic Games. All Third, Fourth and Fifth Year students, as well as students from other local schools, will get to see the lecture with its hands-on demonstrations, live experiments and multimedia events.
Plea for bunting! If anyone has any unwanted bunting we would be delighted to take it off your hands! Please contact Miss Smith hms@kes.hants.sch.uk if you can help.
Dads’ Band – recruits still needed! The recently formed Dads’ Band has had a number of successful rehearsals in Winchester. There are currently four core members but we would welcome enthusiastic newcomers!
KESSOC WINE TASTING EVENING Friday 23rd November, 2012 For parents of all new pupils, join us in the Dining Room for an informal evening of wine tasting. A continental platter is included in the price of £10 Click the link for further information Wine Tasting Evening
We would love to hear from keyboard players (with own keyboard) and sax players who would help to broaden the band’s eclectic repertoire. Please contact Mrs Freemantle for further information on hf@kes.hants.sch.uk.
NOTE FROM THE MEDICAL TEAM If a pupil sustains a significant injury, parents are asked to ensure that their son or daughter visits the medical room as soon as they return to School. If the pupil is incapacitated suitable arrangements will then be put in place to help them.
KESSOC: WHO AND WHAT ARE WE? The King Edward VI Society functions to support the School by uniting parents, past pupils, governors, teaching and nonteaching staff in fund raising and social events. As a parent you are automatically a member of KESSOC.
SCHOOL LUNCH REMINDER
If you would like to know more or how to get involved please click here to access our page on the School website.
The deadline for changes to school lunch arrangements for the Spring Term is:
Wednesday 5th December, 2012
Examination Certificates
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.
Certificates for examinations taken in the summer will be distributed early in November 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.
No action is required if arrangements are to continue as at present. Any request using the dinners@kes email address will be acknowledged 3
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Thurs 25th Oct Fri 26th Oct - Mon 5th Nov Tues 6th Nov Thurs 8th Nov Fri 9th Nov
INSET Day Half Term Second half of Autumn term begins Act of Remembrance First Year PSHE Day First & Second Year Charity Disco Open Evening INSET Day First Year Parents’ Evening Non Uniform Day Lower Sixth Parents’ Evening Charity Christmas stalls week Fourth Year Parents’ Evening School play ‘The Recruiting Officer’ starts: finishes 7th Dec Closing date for 11+ and 13+ applications Krispy Kreme doughnut sale Carol Service - St Mary’s Church - 7.30pm Term Ends
Fri 16th Nov Mon19th Nov Thurs 22nd Nov Fri 23rd Nov Tues 27th Nov Mon 3rd Dec Tues4th Dec Wed 5th Dec Wed12th Dec Fri 14th Dec Mon 17th Dec Thurs 20th Dec
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
SCHOOL ARRANGEMENTS FOR OPEN EVENING
KETA BUSES ON FRIDAY 16th NOVEMBER
Please be reminded that the school day finishes at 14.50 on Friday 16th November.
All routes will leave KES at 15.05 except the blue route bus which will go at 15.15.
Tea will be served to pupils who have volunteered to help members of staff with the evening and a film will be shown in the Main Hall.
THERE WILL BE NO LATE BUSES
Ski 2013 Information
LOST PROPERTY
Just a reminder that the final payment of £250 is due by Friday 26th October.
If property is found it is sent to our Lost Property Store. Students are able to claim property back from the store for a small charge of 20p which goes to charity.
There will be a Parents’ Information Evening on Tuesday 20th November which will start at 7.00pm and be held in the Dobson Theatre.
The Lost Property Store is open at break time, Monday to Friday.
The beginner skiers in Group B will begin their lessons on Thursday 8th November and these will run through until Thursday 13th December.
Pupils are informed through their tutor about named property that has been found. Weekly reminders are sent three times to the pupil and when the final reminder is issued, an email will also be sent to parents. If the item has not been collected two school weeks after the final reminder it will be disposed of..
In the meantime if you have any questions please contact Mr Wood on rjlw@kes.hants.sch.uk.
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