King Edward VI School
January Bulletin 27 January, 2017
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Carol Service at Romsey Abbey
he term has got off to a quick start, reinforced by some encouraging Oxbridge results with 7 students confirmed so far as holding offers. We have also had some excellent results in hockey and netball in spite of some challenging winter 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 Fourth Year and Sixth Form musicians were very fortunate to enjoy a day with the well-known conductor Tom Seligman focusing on their Concerto topic and a conducting workshop focused on Beethoven's Eroica Symphony.
For those parents and friends who were unable to join us for the Carol Service at Romsey Abbey, Mr Blow has produced a short video of highlights. Please click here to view. You might also be interested to know that the collection from the service amounted to over an incredible £1,700 which will be donated to the Evelyn Rose Foundation.
SCHOOL LUNCH REMINDER The deadline for changes to School lunch arrangements for the Summer Term is:
The PTA have again been very generous and we are very grateful for grants for new robotics equipment, break-out kits for our Gifted and Talented partnerships, new outside furniture for Wellington and support for the Arts Festival in June.
4pm on Friday 10 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.
Work is proceeding well with the new Theatre, Art and Concourse project. The roof has been completed and by the end of the month we should have the walls added too. We have been blessed by good weather for construction and the project is on budget and on time with a view to re-occupying the art department at the start of the summer term. The theatre should be completed by July. This term we are also putting in place a new lecture and teaching space, particularly to support the Duke of Edinburgh Award, in the location currently occupied by the old bicycle sheds. AJ Thould
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
Important dates in 2017 for Lower Sixth Parents
Head Master
Tuesday 21 March Lower Sixth Higher Education Parents’ Evening 7.00pm in the Main Hall
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.
Wednesday 1 November University Admissions Examinations for Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science. These additional university admissions examinations take place during half term in the Upper Sixth. If you think this may be relevant to your son/daughter, please avoid booking holidays over this period as students must come into School to sit these examinations.
If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Registrar on 02380 799216.
Upper Sixth Book Collection & Leavers’ Assembly: Friday 30 June at 8.40am
Fifth Year Book Collection: Friday 16 June at 10:30am 1
SAILING NOTES Easter Holiday Courses There are some places left on the beginners, improvers and advanced sailing courses during the first week of the Easter holiday - click here for details. Weekend Sailing Weekend sailing will resume after Easter. Times can be found here. Any pupil who has their RYA-stage 1 or equivalent is welcome to come along. Details of how to join the club can be found here. Beginner sailors will need to have completed the beginners course before weekend sailing. Library Book Sale We are pleased to announce our forthcoming Library Book Sale offering a variety of withdrawn stock at bargain prices! Where: KES Old Edwardians’ Library (downstairs) When:
Tuesday 7 February (10.50 – 17:00) Wednesday 8 February (08:15 – 17:00) Thursday 9 February (08:15 – 17:00)
Books: from 20p - Magazines: from 10p Please make sure you bring your money with you as we are unable to reserve items.
OPTIONS Detailed information regarding subject options for September 2017 will be circulated to pupils and emailed to parents. Further details will be given at Parents’ Evenings. All option information can be found on here. Deadlines for final options are: Fifth Year to Lower Sixth (A level choices) – 9 February Third to Fourth Year (GCSE choices) – 3 March Lower Sixth to Upper Sixth – 8 March Second to Third Year – 10 March
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DIGITAL LEADERS
MUSICIANS PRESENT
We will be recruiting for new First Year Digital Leaders soon. The First Year group bases will be visited by existing leaders during the next few weeks and the application process will be explained. 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. Head Master 2
TRIPS & VISITS HUB BOOK HERE
Iceland 2017 Information evening - Monday 6 February at 7pm in the Hospitality Suite. Montpellier 2017 Final payments are due by 10 Feb via KESpay (KP457). Information evening - Thursday 16 March at 7.30pm in the Hospitality Suite where details of host families and the itinerary will be distributed to students. Normandy 2017 Final payments are due by 10 Feb via KESpay (KP433). Information evening - Monday 5 June at 7pm in the Main Hall. Parents must ensure that photocopies of passports and EHIC cards are sent to Mrs Jones or Mrs Paul and the online form indicating dietary requirements, allergies and permission to swim in the outdoor pool at the Chateau du Molay is completed. For any enquiries about these or other future trips parents can email trips@kes.hants.sch.uk. Summer Term Leave of absence Thursday 4 May - Fifth Year Leave of Absence begins at 4:00pm Friday 26 May - Upper Sixth Leave of Absence begins at 4:00pm Morrisby Feedback Interviews
Following the recent Fourth Year Morrisby Test, feedback interviews will take place between 28 February and 10 March here at School. Parents are welcome to attend these interviews and there are a limited number of early morning slots (8.10 – 8.50am) available. If you are interested in being allocated an early morning interview please notify the Head of Careers, Mrs Mandley cjm@kes.hants.sch.uk or KJ on kj@kes.hants.sch.uk; these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Remaining interviews will take place during the normal School day and notification of individual times will be sent to students, via their tutors, in due course. Psychology Trip to London Upper Sixth Psychology students will be travelling to London on 3 March, visiting the Freud Museum for a facilitated engagement with psychoanalytic theory, and the Royal Courts of Justice for a mock trial. There will be a few spaces available for nonPsychologists, who might be interested if they are potential Law students. Please contact Mrs Moody for more details on rjm@kes.hants.sch.uk. 3
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Tues 31 Jan
Battle of the Bands
Wed 8 Feb
Dance Gala
Sat 11 Feb
Goedgedacht Ball
Wed 15 Feb
Spring Concert - Main Hall
Friday 17 Feb
INSET Day
Mon 20 Feb
Half term: return to school 27 Feb
Tues 28 Feb
Third Year Parents’ Evening
King Edward VI Musicians present
Southampton Art Gallery Thursday 9 February - 1pm Free entry
Upper Sixth Leavers’ Dinner Thursday 29 June Details to follow
South African Hockey Tour Fundraiser Multi Sports Activity Day - Friday 17 February, 2017
OBNO will be open at 9.30 - 10.30 am on Friday 17 February.
A LEVEL MUSIC RECITAL
Please click here to access a more comprehensive calendar, which is updated and reviewed regularly
Open to First & Second Year pupils. For more information and how to book a place, please click here or contact Mr Crichton on csc@kes.hants.sch.uk
We have lots of brand new shirts, trousers and blazers in stock as well as good quality second hand uniform and sports kit.
First Year Camp As part of the School’s Endeavour programme the School is organising a residential camping trip for all members of the First Year to Fairthorne Manor Activity Centre near Botley. The camp will run between 5 and 7 July 2017. The School encourages all First Year pupils to participate. The cost of the trip is £110 and can be paid via KESpay. The Chamber Choir will be singing during Evensong at Romsey Abbey on 9 February. The service starts at 6.30pm - you do not need a ticket to attend.
11 February, 2017 7.00 for 7.30 - 11.30 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
Third Year Charlotte Exchange 2017-18 Applications from Second Year pupils for this year’s Charlotte Exchange will open soon. Any questions email Mrs Burnett at lcb@kes.hants.sch.uk
Thursday 2 & Friday 3 February at 7.30 in the Twigg Studio £5 Adult £2.50 Child/Student KESPAY code KP534 4