King Edward VI School
February Bulletin 13 February, 2015
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t has been a chilly half of term but quite dry and we have had relatively few cancellations as a result of poor weather. Both hockey and netball have seen record numbers involved, particularly at the junior level with a number of C team fixtures.
Summer Term Leave of absence Friday 1 May - Fifth Year Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm
The first half of term concluded with an excellent service at Winchester Cathedral with King Edward’s providing the chamber choir, dance and readings for Education Sunday and the Spring Concert given by our younger musicians. This, along with the 24-hour Cyclathon, a combination of school trips and activities, charity events and mid-sessional examinations has understandably left many of our students (and staff!) in need of the break that half term provides.
Friday 8 May - Lower Sixth Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm Friday 22 May - Upper Sixth Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm Wednesday 10 June - Lower Sixth Return to lessons
Congratulations go to the 9 students who have received offers from Oxford and Cambridge along with the many others who have received good news from other very competitive universities. As ever, there are some disappointments but almost all students who have applied this year for university have a realistic target to aim for over the coming months.
Pupils leaving the School 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.
There will be a memorial service for Colin Dobson, the former Head Master of King Edward’s between 1971 and 1990 at St. Mary’s Church on Friday 24 April in the afternoon. More details will follow at a later stage for those interested in attending this event.
If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Registrar on 02380 799216
I wish you and your children a good break over half term and hope to see a number of you at parents’ evenings and other events in March. AJ Thould Head Master
Accessing the Sports Website on your mobile or tablet
Fifth Year Book Collection: Thursday 18 June at 8.40am
It is possible to upload a shortcut to the sports website onto a mobile phone or tablet home screen which gives immediate, up to date access to all fixture details and team sheets.
Upper Sixth Book Collection & Leavers’ Assembly: Thursday 25 June at 8.40am
Visit http://sports.kes.hants.sch.uk/ from a mobile device and follow the instructions. You can also find the instructions by clicking here.
THERE WILL BE NO LATE BUSES ON FRIDAY 27 MARCH 1
Spring Concert Wednesday 18 March at 7.30pm at Turner Sims, Southampton Featuring Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Big Band, Jazz Trumpet group, Vocal Ensemble, Piano Trio and soloists Tickets priced £8 may be purchased from KESpay, code KP 261
Election Fever at the University of Southampton
Videos and photos taken by parents at School events should be for personal use only and may only be uploaded onto social media sites with appropriate privacy settings in place.
Sixth Form students interested in politics are invited to attend a series of events during the first week of the Easter holidays.
It is important that images of other pupils are not made publicly available without their consent.
Ski 2016
The School’s e-safety policy may be found on the School website or by clicking here.
The second instalment of £300 is due by Friday 13 February and can be paid via KESpay (KP241)
Morrisby Feedback interviews - reminder These will be held in our Hospitality Suite and Guidance Centre between Monday 23 February and Thursday 5 March. Parents who are planning to attend these interviews are reminded that they must sign in at our Reception and wait to be collected by their son/daughter.
SCHOOL LUNCH REMINDER The deadline for changes to School lunch arrangements for the Summer Term is:
4pm Friday 13 March
THIRD YEAR CHARLOTTE CULTURAL ARTS EXCHANGE
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
The ever popular trip to our sister school in Charlotte, North Carolina will be open soon to pupils in the current Second Year.
No action is required if arrangements are to continue as at present
The trip involves two parts: visiting the USA in October/November 2015 and hosting the return in February 2016.
Parents of 5th, LVI and UVI pupils should refer to the email they have received informing them of the reduction in lunch charges due to leave of absence for examinations.
Eight KES students will be selected based on their letter of application as well as a suitable creative arts project. An information pack can be picked up from the main office from the 26 February with more information.
Any request using the dinners@kes email address will have their request acknowledged 2
INCOMMUNICADO!
Staff and Parents’ Prayer Meeting
Our telephone provider will be performing vital changes to our main incoming line on Tuesday 17 February. Please be aware that there will be an intermittent service on that day both with incoming and outgoing calls.
Tuesday 17 March from 1pm to 2pm Commemoration Room All parents are welcome to attend Celebrating Sporting Success
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
There are many talented sportsmen and women at KES and Mr Kent, our Director of Sport, is very keen to keep an up to date record of students sporting achievements.
Cardiff University Open Day for Lower Sixth There are still spaces available on Wednesday 25 March. Payment by KESPAY and seat reservation with kj on kj@kes.hants.sch.uk.
Please email him on dk@kes.hants.sch.uk to let him know of any notable sporting performances by KES students outside the school.
Parents are most welcome to attend.
King Edward VI School & Wellington Sports Ground are NO SMOKING SITES
South Africa Goedgedacht Project Dinner Dance Three course meal followed by a Ceilidh with music from “Captain Driver’s Delight” 14 March 2015 * 7pm for 7.30 – 11.30pm Black Tie * Tickets £28 click here to purchase
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 GREAT WAR An evening of Music, Songs, Sketches and Dramatic scenes in the Dobson Theatre on the 24 March at 7.30pm Scenes involving students and teachers around the theme of World War One will range from Blackadder to Birdsong, Monty Python to Journey’s End. There will also be variety of songs and instrumental pieces composed during the period. Tickets are £4 for adults and £2 for pupils and will be available soon.
Click here to book
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Fri 13 Feb 16 to 20 Feb Mon 16 Feb Friday 20 Feb Tues 24 Feb Thurs 26 Feb Wed 4 March Thurs 5 March Fri 6 March Tues 10 March Fri 13 March Mon 16 March Wed 18 March Tues 24 March Fri 27 March
Sat 29th March
INSET Day: School closed Third & Fourth Year Italian & Art trip to Florence: returns 16 Feb Half Term Sixth Form Music & German trip to Vienna: returns 19 Feb Fifth Year Hisotry trip to Berlin: returns 19 Feb Third Year Charlotte Exchange party arrives: departs 3 March Third Year Parents’ Evening Information Evening for Prospective First Year 2015 Second Year PSHE Drama Production Second Year Parents’ Evening KES PTA Quiz Sports Team Photographs Non-uniform Day for Comic Relief INSET Day: School closed Spring Concert: Turner Sims The Great War: An evening of music, songs, sketches and drama Term ends Third & Fourth Year Spanish trip to Andalucia: returns 31 March Third Year trip to Morocco: returns 3 April Ski trip to Maine: returns 7 April
JUNIOR HOUSE
Please note: A more comprehensive calendar, which is updated and reviewed regularly, is available on our website at http://www.kes.hants.sch.uk/welcome/parents
This is a special part of life in the Lower School. It consists of a series of sporting events for Second and Third Year pupils, that take place after school on a Friday afternoon throughout the year. It aims to foster a spirit of friendly competitiveness amongst the pupils, as each House takes on the other five in a variety of different sports.
Tout ce qui est français 2015! Normandy
In the autumn term, the boys play rugby and the girls play hockey. In the spring, it is the boys' turn to play hockey, while the girls play netball. Summer term brings Sports Day heats after school and a mixed rounders competition during lunchtimes. Most events have an A and a B Team to cater for different levels of experience and ability.
Parents are reminded that the next payment is due in by Friday 13th February. They also need to send me the documentation, B15, Scanned black and white photocopy of their son/ daughter’s passport and EHIC card.
Montpellier Parents are reminded that the next payment is due in by Friday 13th of February.
All Lower School pupils are expected to participate in Junior House and the evenings are also well attended by older pupils, who come along to support. Parents are also welcome to attend these events and watch their children in action.
The Information Evening is on Monday 2nd March in the Hospitality Suite. Please email Mrs Jones if you require any further information on jvj@kes.hants.sch.uk.
Spring dates will be: 27 February, 6, 13 and 20 March 4