Bulletin January 2018

King Edward VI School

January Bulletin 26 January, 2018

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he term has got off to a brisk start, reinforced by some encouraging Oxbridge results with 12 students confirmed so far as holding offers. We have also had some excellent results in hockey and netball in spite of some rather wild 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 Fifth and Upper Sixth students have been fully engaged with mock examinations.

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.

If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Registrar on 02380 799216.

The PTA have again been very generous and we are very grateful for grants for new equipment for the Photography Club and some paddleboards for the Kayak Club.

Internet Safety Seminar for Parents Tuesday 20 February at 7pm in the Dobson Theatre

Plans are proceeding well with the expansion of the Dining Hall. Work will begin at half term in the summer and should be completed by September.

AJ Thould

Safety with new technology can be a worry for parents. Pupils receive sessions on Safe Social Networking, On-line Profiles, Cyber Bullying and Internet Safety as part of the School’s PSHE programme but we would also like to offer parents the opportunity to receive up to date information from experts in the field. Childnet International (www.childnet.com) has worked with the government, online industry, adults and children and is a nationally respected organisation.

Head Master

Oxbridge Explained Lower Sixth students interested in learning more about applying to Oxford or Cambridge should attend an afternoon of presentations and workshops on Saturday 3 February from 2pm until 5pm. Parents are welcome to attend the keynote presentation at 2pm, although the subsequent workshops are for students only. Please contact Mr Culver if you would like to attend on ndc@kes.hants.sch.uk.

We are delighted to let you know that they will be delivering the talk to parents on the evening of the 20 February. The session will cover some simple, practical steps that you can take in order to minimise the risks to which your child is exposed and will also provide you with advice to share with them. The seminar is expected to last for about 1 hour with the opportunity to ask questions at the end.

SCHOOL LUNCH REMINDER The deadline for changes to School lunch arrangements for the Summer Term is:

4pm on Friday 9 March

Refreshments will be available from 6.30pm in the Concourse.

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.

Upper Sixth Book Collection & Leavers’ Assembly: Wednesday 27 June at 8.40am

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.

Fifth Year Book Collection: Friday 15 June at 10:30am

Any request using the dinners@kes email address will have their request acknowledged 1

Expedition Launch!

An International Expedition to Vietnam will be launched in early February to current Fourth, Fifth and Lower Sixth pupils for the first part of the Summer Holidays 2019. An outline of the expedition itinerary is available here and further information is available from Mr Havers at gph@kes.hants.sch.uk.

Onatti Productions visit KES On Thursday 1 February, KES will host the Onatti Productions theatre company, who will be performing their new play, “Hausarrest” for all our Third Year German students.

We are looking forward to hosting the actors for an afternoon of interactive language learning. Pupils will complete some preparation in class, but otherwise their enthusiasm and presence will be enough for them to make the most of what should be an exciting event!

Third Year Charlotte Exchange 2018 Applications from Second Year pupils for this year’s Charlotte Exchange will open next week and close on 2 March. More information can be found here or as a hard copy in the Main Office. Please contact Mrs Burnett on lcb@kes.hants.sch.uk if you have any queries.

Click here to book your place.

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Sailing News KES has an active and very well equipped Sailing Club at Southampton Water Activities Centre (SWAC). Sailing takes place at weekends during the Autumn and Summer Terms.

SWAC is a Royal Yachting Association recognized training centre and is offering a number of courses specifically for KES pupils in the Easter holidays including Beginners, Intermediate and Start Windsurfing.

The courses will run from 16 -20 April. Numbers are limited and will be on a first come first served basis. The fee for the course is £130, which includes an RYA logbook and certificate. Click here for more information.

The Sailing Club provides its members with many hours of fun throughout the year and looks forward to welcoming new members. More information can be found about the school sailing club on the website here.

If you have any queries regarding the courses, or School sailing in general, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Burrows on peb@kes.hants.sch.uk.

Summer Term Leave of absence To buy a ticket, click here.

Friday 4 May - Fifth Year Leave of Absence begins at 4:00pm Friday 25 May - Upper Sixth Leave of Absence begins at 4:00pm 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.

Classics Trip to Italy 2019 The Classics and Humanities departments are organising an exciting educational tour of Rome and the Bay of Naples for all year groups from 2 to 9 April, 2019.

We will spend two days in Rome, visiting the Forum, Palatine, Colosseum, Pantheon and other sites. We then travel to Sorrento visiting Pompeii, Vesuvius, Herculaneum, the Roman villa of Oplontis and Solfatara.

The cost is £875 and deposits of £200 can be paid via KESpay. For more information, please contact Mrs Meredith on jmm@kes.hants.sch.uk.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Tues 30 Jan

Battle of the Bands

Wed 7 Feb

Junior Spring Concert - Dobson Theatre

Thurs 8 Feb

Upper Sixth Parents’ Evening

Mon 12 Feb

Half term: return to school 19 Feb

Tues 27 Feb

Third Year Parents’ Evening

Please click here to access a more comprehensive calendar, which is updated and reviewed regularly

Upper Sixth Leavers’ Dinner - Friday 22 June Details to follow

Non-School Uniform Day 23 February, 2018 This animal-themed non-school uniform day is to raise awareness and money to fight the impact of climate change and pollution on our animals and our planet.

Money raised will go to the World Wildlife Fund and Marine Conservation Society.

Second Year Endeavour A survey has now been sent to parents of pupils in the Second Year asking for their first, second and third choices of activity for Endeavour. Parents must ensure their child’s choices are submitted before Thursday 1 February.

OPTIONS Detailed information regarding subject options for September 2018 will be circulated to pupils and emailed to parents.

Further details will be given at Parents’ Evenings. All option information can be found here.

Deadlines for final options are: Fifth Year to Lower Sixth (A level choices) – 8 February Third to Fourth Year (GCSE choices) – 2 March Lower Sixth to Upper Sixth – 7 March Second to Third Year – 16 March

3 March, 2018

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7.00pm for 7.30pm - 11.30pm

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 4

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