HYMERS COLLEGE 2021/22 Prospectus
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Headmaster’s welcome Welcome to Hymers College. Set in our beautiful grounds in Hull, Hymers has a proud history of delivering exceptional teaching, offering first-rate facilities and supporting all pupils to achieve their potential. For over 125 years we have nurtured all our pupils, from the Junior School right through to Sixth Form, to ensure they receive an outstanding education within an environment that is both warm and supportive and also challenging and stimulating. This has been particularly evident throughout the pandemic. I am incredibly proud of the
overwhelmingly positive feedback we have received from parents and students on our successful delivery of lockdown learning. From day one we were able to deliver a full timetable of online learning with live teaching to all our pupils. Here at Hymers, for our pupils, this academic year is not about catching up, it is about moving forward. At Hymers we continue to give young people the very best start in life and set the standard for education in the north of England. I look forward to welcoming you to the Hymers family. Justin Stanley, Headmaster Hymers College
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Contents page 3
Headmaster’s welcome
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Why choose Hymers?
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The School Day
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Junior School
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Senior School
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Sixth Form
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Old Hymerians Association
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Hymers 2030: Our Strategic Vision
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Term Fees
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The John Hymers Bursary Fund
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Admissions
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Outstanding pastoral care from our Junior School through to Sixth Form
Amazing facilities across Junior, Senior and Sixth Form including a swimming pool, new top-grade astro pitch and 45 acres of green space 6
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Consistently outstanding results across all academic disciplines
Extensive co-curriculum programme with over 80 clubs throughout the whole school Hymers College
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We set your child up for life From a youngster in the Junior School through to our Sixth Form, we create an environment where young people can grow, explore, discover and flourish. We inspire a sense of belonging and ignite a passion to learn. Our characteristically high standards and expectations create a culture where young people are empowered to excel. This is demonstrated by our consistent outstanding results across all academic disciplines and high uptake of the wide variety of co-curricular activities we offer. Our inclusive culture is one where it is respected to succeed, whatever the endeavour. Mistakes are not viewed as failures, but as learning opportunities. We support pupils to fulfil their aspirations within the curriculum and through co-curricular activities, developing well-rounded, grounded young adults who contribute positively to society. Hymers College
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Why choose Hymers? 10
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How do our results compare to other schools?
What facilities do we offer?
What subjects does the curriculum cover?
Hymers is well known for delivering outstanding academic results year on year.
Situated just a mile from the centre of Hull, our grounds cover 45 acres of land. Within our first-class campus, we have a specialist Art and Design Centre, ICT Centre, Theatre, state-of-the-art Music School with individual music lesson rooms, recently refurbished science laboratories, lecture rooms and an award-winning Learning Resource Centre.
Our curriculum is designed to prepare your child for life beyond school. It gives a comprehensive grounding in key subject areas such as English, Mathematics and Science as well as the opportunity to discover Humanities, Sports, Music, Creative Arts, Technology and Modern Foreign Languages.
Our results at GCSE and A Level show that we are one of the highest achieving schools in the North of England and we have consistently remained at the top of Hull and East Riding’s league table. Most of our pupils choose to progress to higher education, almost always to their first choice university. We also have strong success rates in entrance to medical schools and universities with a competitive entry, such as Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and the London universities.
We also offer a sports hall, gym, swimming pool, newlyresurfaced tennis courts and astro pitch. Our beautiful and historic heritage, combined with our modern facilities, gives our pupils access to a unique educational experience. The theatre, music and sports facilities are utilised by the whole school.
Our curriculum also helps develop key learning skills, such as resourcefulness, resilience, reflectiveness and team work. As your child progresses through school, they will begin to specialise more in subjects of particular interest or ability, having their own choices at GCSE and A Level. For information about the curriculum in the Junior School see page 32, Senior School see page 42 and Sixth Form see page 52.
“The fantastic facilities at the school are superb and co-curricular opportunities are key strengths of a Hymers education. Hymers gave me every opportunity to be the best student I could be.” Ben Partridge, Old Hymerian Hymers College
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What support will your child receive?
How do we communicate with parents?
How do pupils get to and from school?
We are sincere in our commitment to inclusivity and care deeply about the physical, mental and emotional well-being of our pupils.
We recognise the importance of communication between teachers and parents when it comes to tracking pupils’ progress. A formal system is in place which includes termly grade cards, academic reports and regular parents’ evenings. We also have an online parent portal found on our website.
Both the Junior and Senior School have areas to lock up bikes if pupils wish to cycle into School. Pupils can also be dropped off and picked up by car at both schools in designated areas.
Our pastoral care network across all year groups allows for individual care and personal attention. As well as supporting pupils through potentially difficult times, our pastoral support includes celebrating them through their triumphs, joys and victories. Children are made to feel secure in confiding with their Form Tutors, Heads of Year, our Head of Pastoral Care, Prefects, School Nurse and dedicated Welfare Nurse, and have access to a visiting professional Counsellor. In the Senior School, our buddy system gives younger pupils a Sixth Form student to support and guide them. Personal, Social and Health Education lessons also encourage pupils to discuss topics that may affect them.
On a more informal basis we encourage parents to contact individual members of staff if they have any concerns regarding their child’s happiness and development.
We also offer an extensive bus service to bring Junior and Senior School pupils to and from School with two buses coming from the South Bank and a number of buses servicing the School from across Hull and the East Riding.
How can you be involved as a parent?
What if a pupil becomes unwell?
Our community is extended to parents as well as pupils. The Hymers College Association (HCA) allows parents to support the school through organising events such as our Garden Party, comedy evenings, Michaelmas Fair and many more.
We have a full-time, highly qualified nursing team in our first aid room here at Hymers. This is located next to the dining hall and is accessible for all our pupils should they feel unwell or want to talk to our nursing staff. Hymers College
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The School Day Junior School:
Senior School and Sixth Form:
Pupils can arrive in school from 8:00am and will be supervised by teachers and support staff until registration at 8:45am.
For early risers there are a number of activities, such as swimming, available at the school before registration at 8:45am. Pupils can be dropped off at school from 8:00am and make use of our Learning Resource Centre, including the library and also get a bite to eat before lessons start.
Every pupil has their own form room where they go for registration with coat peg and a place to leave their bag. Lessons which are not held in specialised rooms are also held in these form rooms with teachers coming to the pupils. Hymers College Junior School has a long lunch break from 12:10pm to 13:25pm to allow children to take part in all the different clubs and activities on offer. At lunchtime, pupils have an earlier sitting in the dining hall to the Senior School and eat either a hot meal or their own packed lunch. The School day ends at 3:40pm but children can continue to remain at the School until 5:30pm taking part in a supervised homework club or other after school activities. Regular assemblies in the Hall focus on different aspects of the Junior School CARE Code. On Fridays, we have an uplifting Commendation Assembly, in which we celebrate kindness, effort, achievement and much more. 14
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In the Senior School we have a long lunch break from 12:35pm to 13:50pm to allow pupils to take part in the many clubs and activities we run as well as having time for lunch either in our dining hall, from our café, deli counter or bring your own packed lunch. Lessons finish at 4:00pm and again, more clubs and activities swing into action after the end of School. The Learning Resources Centre also stays open until 5:30pm and pupils are welcome to stay until then at no extra charge. We gather twice a week for school assembly, which gives us the chance to celebrate each other’s many successes. We hear from visiting speakers, staff and pupils, providing opportunities to engage with different cultures and promoting positive attitudes towards other people.
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Education isn’t confined to the classroom From the Duke of Edinburgh Award, National Citizen Service, CatZero and Young Enterprise, to esports Club, Myths and Legends Club and photography workshops, our range of extra-curricular activities are not only fun, but complete a well-rounded education. Across the school we run over 80 clubs and all our pupils are encouraged to take part in co-curricular activities. We support this by ensuring the timings of the most popular clubs do not clash. This means that pupils are able to participate in varied activities without the requirement to specialise at too young an age.
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Pupils looking to explore their enthusiasm for certain key subjects can compete in national academic competitions such as: Science Olympiads, Maths Challenges, Cambridge and Oxford School Debating Competitions and Cryptography, to name but a few. These provide further learning opportunities and healthy competition with other schools around the country. For Junior School through to Sixth Form we also organise a wide variety of educational visits, both in the UK and abroad. These help pupils to become more independent and acquire a lifelong appetite for discovery and adventure.
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Inspiring the next generation of creative thinkers In both the Junior and Senior Schools we are proud of the facilities and passionate teaching we are able to offer our pupils in creative subjects. Design and Technology brings a practical and creative edge to our curriculum, inspiring innovation, critical thinking and problem solving. In both our Junior and Senior Schools we have dedicated Design and Technology workshops. Here pupils learn and develop their designing and making skills through a wide range of traditional and modern methods of manufacturing as well as involvement in national design competitions and real-life challenges.
Co-curricular clubs such as the recycling club, the Vex robotic club and the Greenpower race continue to capture the imagination of students of all ages and provide lots of opportunities for them to explore the world of engineering. Students in Greenpower work hard to maintain and develop the car throughout the year and participate in competitive racing events around the country.
In the Junior School we have a specialist art room on the 1st floor and in the Senior School the Art department is situated on the top floor of the Art and Design Centre where all aspects of Fine Art practice can be accessed by students. Student learning is rooted in projects led by teacher demonstrations, designed to stimulate practical and intellectual development. Familiarity with traditional and digital skills is encouraged at all levels.
We are particularly proud of our older students who excel in design or engineering and their continued success in achieving a place on the prestigious Arkwright Scholarship each year. Hymers College
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Music to your ears With a dedicated music room and outstanding teaching we are proud of the opportunities we are able to offer all our pupils in the Junior School to explore their musical talents. From singing in our award-winning non-auditioned choirs through to a string group, wind band, percussion group, recorder ensemble and orchestra there is plenty on offer for our younger pupils. The Stephen Martin Music School was built in 2014 to provide first-class music facilities to pupils of all ages. These facilities consist of music technology and teaching classrooms, a state-ofthe-art chamber concert room with ceiling microphones that link to our recording studio and percussion suite. We also provide seven individual teaching/practice rooms and appropriate storage facilities for students’ instruments. There are a large range of ensembles including choirs, chamber groups, wind bands, brass groups, orchestras and rock bands, and we encourage pupils to take part in all these extra-curricular music activities. Frequent concerts in school and performances out of school enable students to showcase their talents. We have 12 visiting teachers delivering over 400 lessons a week on strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, guitar, piano and voice. We also offer additional classes in theory and aural preparation to help students progress through the ABRSM examinations, which are held for a week each term in school. 20
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A performance of which Dame Judi Dench would be proud Junior, Senior and Sixth Form students all have the opportunity to tread the boards in our very own 200-seater fully equipped theatre, opened by Dame Judi Dench. All our children in the Junior School have regular drama lessons and the opportunity to perform in a whole year group production.
In our Senior School encouraging our students to embrace their creativity and individuality is made possible with our outstanding drama department. Whether or not they choose to study drama at GCSE or A Level, every pupil has the opportunity to get involved with productions, be it as a performer, stage crew member or part of the technical team.
There’s also a full programme of theatre visits each year, which enables students of all ages to experience drama productions outside of school. We are very proud that two of our recent Head Boys have gone on to drama school since leaving Hymers.
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Bringing out the pupils’ competitive spirit through sport is part of our co-curricular programme. Our diverse PE and Games curriculum encourages every child’s participation, whatever their ability.
A number of Old Hymerians have progressed to an elite or representative level in their chosen sport.
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Pupils who have a particular passion for sport have the opportunity to represent the school and compete against some of the strongest schools in the country at regional and national level.
Sports tours are a regular feature of the calendar including New Zealand in 2023 and we also host a number of touring teams from overseas.
We are proud to have achieved an outstanding report in ‘The Good School Guide’. Hymers College
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Our Year 6 choir released a song to raise money for Barnardo’s
Our students are encouraged to volunteer in the community
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Giving back to the community Making sure we stay grounded and appreciate our local surroundings is one of our founding principles here at Hymers. Our pupils are encouraged to give something back to the local community through a range of activities outside of the school gates. All year groups work together on projects to raise money for local, UK and worldwide charities. Annually, we give Christmas parcels to vulnerable children and adults, organise a range of sporting and musical events such as our annual charity carol concert, and even completed a charity skydive. We are the only independent school in the country to be a training provider for the National Citizen Scheme (NCS). This scheme, aimed at students aged 15 to 17 from all over the local area, includes a residential outward bound trip and a substantial social action project which benefits the local community. Participating students develop life and work skills and meet some amazing people on their three-week journey. Hymers College
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
TES Prep School of the Year Finalist 2021 Star-listed in ‘The Good Schools Guide’ 2021
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Welcome from the Head of Junior School Welcome to Hymers College Junior School. We provide a safe, happy and caring environment where all pupils are encouraged to develop and learn. We believe at this young age it is vital we give pupils the opportunity to spread their wings, explore and develop a passion for learning. We foster this through our exceptional subject specific teachers, teaching in subject specific classrooms. We have outstanding facilities to offer our youngsters. A dedicated art room, 30
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science lab, library, design workshop to name but a few and all of this set in a huge green outdoor space for pupils to play and build friendships. Our pupils also regularly use the facilities we share with the Senior School such as the swimming pool and theatre with galas and performances respectively regularly peppering the school calendar. We offer young people the very best start in life and I look forward to welcoming you to the Hymers family. Peter Doyle, Head of Junior School
Putting CARE at the centre Our CARE code lies at the heart of everything we do in the Junior School and is the reason it is such a friendly, supportive and happy learning environment. We are proud of our CARE code. It acts as a guide for all in the Junior School for how we conduct ourselves and how we interact with one another. We believe these principles stand our pupils in good stead for life in the Senior School and beyond.
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Acceptance
Respect
Effort
Show you care by being kind, considerate and wellmannered.
Understand why others think and behave differently.
Show respect towards others. Have selfrespect and always try to be truthful. Respect others’ belongings and the school environment.
Always try your best in everything you do.
Watch the video on our website
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Curriculum Our curriculum is designed to provide a thorough grounding in the core skills which are required throughout education, along with offering pupils a broad range of subjects outside of the norm, which spark interest and challenge. All Junior School pupils are assigned to one of four houses which encourage pupils to foster friendships and work as a team. The houses compete in various activities encouraging teamwork and co-operation across the different year groups.
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English
History
Games
Mathematics
Geography
Drama
Science
Art
Swimming
Music
Religious Education
ICT
Physical Education
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Design and Technology
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Introduction to Modern Languages
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Performing Arts Music is highly regarded in the Junior School with pupils encouraged to take up an instrument and access one of the many ensembles including orchestra, wind band, string group and percussion group. There are regular concerts and performance opportunities, encouraging children to gain in confidence. The school has achieved national recognition for choral singing, having won the Barnardo’s National Choral Competition at the Royal Festival Hall, London, achieving second place at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod and Runners Up at the BBC Songs of Praise School Choir of the Year. A high proportion of the children in the school sing in one of the un-auditioned year group choirs and have ample opportunities to sing in the local community as well as to go on tour to Edinburgh. All children have regular drama lessons and have an opportunity to perform in a whole year group production. This fully inclusive approach aims to build self-esteem for all. Past productions include ‘Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’, ‘Mystery at Magpie Manor’, ‘The Lion King Jnr’, ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Hoodwinked’. 34
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Field trips & celebrations We believe it is important for our younger pupils to have the freedom to learn outside the classroom. We run a comprehensive series of activities and trips throughout the year ranging from Science day trips, to a cultural trip to Normandy and an outward bound activity week in the Lake District. We host a programme of in-school themed days and weeks, which encourages pupils to immerse themselves in a particular topic and to work collaboratively with each other. During our themed weeks, pupils are empowered to decide for themselves what they wish to concentrate on, culminating in a presentation or exhibition at the end of the week which is shared with parents and the rest of Hymers College. Our Junior School celebrates achievements in weekly Commendation Assemblies and with its own Speech Day which is held at the end of the academic year.
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Junior Sport Each child within the Junior School will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of different sports. Our comprehensive programme of competitive fixtures against other schools ensures that every child represents Hymers College in Sport. The provision of sport in the Junior School caters for all ability ranges with the principle aim being to improve the children’s skills from whatever starting point in an enjoyable and inclusive way, boosting confidence and independence, whilst still achieving high performance. We have enjoyed plenty of recent successes. Our U11 boys have won the ISFA Boys’ Regional Football
Championship in 2018 and 2019, qualifying for the Nationals at England’s training base at St George’s Park. They have also finished 1st and 2nd in the Hull Schools 5-a-side tournament in 2020 and are current North East HMC Champions.
in the National Finals of the ‘The Great Big Dance Off’ in Oxford. In 2019, our U10 and U11 boys rugby teams had an incredible experience of playing at the home of rugby, Twickenham, in a national rugby festival, before watching Fiji v Barbarians.
Our Athletics teams have had plenty of success at the HMC North East competition at Gateshead Stadium, finishing 2nd overall in 2019 with both the boys’ and girls’ teams respectively finishing 3rd overall. Our U11 swimmers have qualified for ESSA National Finals at Ponds Forge for the past eleven years and, in 2018, our dance group finished third
Our U10 boys and girls get the chance to go on a one day sports tour to Newcastle before they move into Year 6, when the rugby, hockey and netball teams have the opportunity to travel to Worcester for a three day sports tour. We believe offering children experiences such as these will help to nurture and develop a lifelong love of playing sport.
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SENIOR SCHOOL Listed in ‘The Good Schools Guide’ 2021
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Step into Senior School The transition from our Junior School, or any Primary School, to Senior School is a big step for any child. We support every pupil throughout their full school journey from children to young adults. We place emphasis on independence and social responsibility, and encourage self-motivation and self-confidence. Every pupil will be made to feel like a key part of our community from their very first day, no matter what primary or junior school they have attended. We are committed to every pupil’s happiness and progress. Parents are welcome to contact teachers individually if they have any concerns. We also have a system for reporting progress which includes academic reports, regular parents’ evenings and termly grade cards. Our team of specialist staff are on hand to provide advice throughout the academic year. 2021 marks an exciting development at the Senior School as the House System returns. As well as interhouse competitions students can gain House points in various activities for their House: Brandesburton, Gore, Holderness or Trinity.
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Curriculum
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All pupils study English, Mathematics, Science, French, Spanish, Latin, History, Geography, Design Technology, Art, Drama, Music, Reading Skills, Religious Education, Physical Education, Swimming, Games and Personal, Social and Health Education.
As well as continuing the syllabus from Year 7, Science is taught as separate subjects; Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Pupils have an element of choice in their curriculum, choosing to pursue a range of subjects from language, creative and expressive disciplines.
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Years 10 & 11 Pupils start to build on individual strengths and interests, without limiting options for further study. The curriculum is still broad, but allows every pupil the chance to excel in their favourite subjects. Every pupil will study GCSE English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and either the Science Trilogy course (worth two GCSEs) or all three Sciences as separate subjects. There is also a morning or afternoon of Games each week. Building on their core timetable, pupils can choose 4 or 5 further options. In support of their various studies, pupils across the Senior School will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of school trips.
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French
PE
Business Studies
Geography
Religious Studies
Computer Science
History
Spanish
Design Technology
Latin
Drama & Theatre
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Getting creative We encourage all students to participate fully in creative and expressive disciplines through a host of opportunities, whether timetabled or co-curricular. With our bespoke facilities, students with a flair for Art and Design Technology are able to channel their creativity. Visits to galleries, exhibitions and museums and participation in national competitions, all enrich the co-curricular programme for these students. With the many orchestras, ensembles and choirs we offer, our pupils with a passion for music have the perfect opportunity to showcase their musical talents both in school and out in the community. Those students wishing to study Drama will learn how to develop their interpersonal and performance skills whilst exploring all aspects of theatre production. Drama club is open to all and everyone is encouraged to take part in our school productions. 44
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Senior sport Every pupil in the Senior School is encouraged to participate in sporting activity and exercise. We have enviable facilities and we ensure our PE & Games programme is designed to cater for a wide range of talents and abilities. We have competitive fixtures, in a range of sports, against some of the strongest sporting schools in the country. Many of our students with a passion for sport have gone on to play at an elite or representative level in their chosen sport. In recent years we have achieved national recognition in a number of sports, reaching national finals in squash, golf, hockey, netball, athletics, cross county and winning a National Championship in badminton. Our senior squads also have pre-season tours. In 2019, our rugby, hockey and netball teams embarked on a tour to South Africa. A tour to New Zealand is planned for 2023. Hymers College Senior School
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Preparing for the future The careers programme starts in Year 8 with a coordinated approach through to Year 13. Our specialist careers advisor is on hand to give individual advice and guidance to all pupils. Greater emphasis is given in Year 11 and beyond, with an annual Careers Convention attracting senior representatives and young graduates from over 50 organisations covering a full range of career areas. Students in Years 11-13 take part in our successful work experience programme with help from our dedicated coordinator, and students also focus on employability skills. Our annual practice interviews evening for Year 13 involves a network of professionals from academic institutions, healthcare and local businesses to help students gain valuable experience, especially when applying for competitive university places. The Careers department gained the Quality in Careers Standard, a nationally recognised award, in July 2018.
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SIXTH FORM
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Independence, maturity & leadership These are just three of the qualities that students will take away with them after their time in our Sixth Form.
indeed involvement in community activities out in the locality, time is made in the school day for Sixth Formers to take part.
opportunity to participate in our buddy system, which provides individual peer guidance to those students in the years below.
In the Sixth Form students are able to take on new responsibilities and challenges, and enjoy greater independence with their studies and time management. They will be encouraged to exceed what is expected of them and leave with the skills to equip them for their next endeavours.
Supporting and giving back to the community is an important part of the ethos of Hymers College and our students are involved in a number of projects, from listening to children read in several local primary schools, to collecting toys and games for vulnerable children.
The vast majority of our year 11 group will continue on into our Sixth Form and they will be joined by new pupils to Hymers, coming specifically for the final two years of study.
Sixth Form students are encouraged to make the most of our extensive co-curricular programme which continues into Years 12 and 13. Whether that is a love of sport, music, drama or
Sixth Formers are invited to join the School Council and Form Prefects act as ambassadors of the school and as supporters of those in the younger years. Sixth Form students also have the Hymers College Sixth Form
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Curriculum Year 12 & 13 Students generally choose three A Level subjects (four in certain circumstances). Course availability of some subjects may depend upon demand. The Sixth Form provision is continuously reviewed to respond to the needs of pupils. The most up-to-date list of courses is available by contacting the School. A number of independently studied courses are also available, such as the Extended Project Qualification and the Certificate in Financial Studies. Students are supported through their studies via a tutor typically in a small group of 12 who meet on a daily basis.
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Art
English Literature
Physical Education
Biology
French
Physics
Business
Further Mathematics
Politics
Chemistry
Geography
Product Design
Classical Civilisation
German
Psychology
Computer Science
History
Religious Studies
Drama & Theatre
Latin
Spanish
Economics
Mathematics
English Language & Literature
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One afternoon each week is given to Games
Our dedicated Sixth Form Centre has its own Junior Common Room, dining facility, computer suites, study areas and socialising hubs. There are also screens showing important notices and Sixth Form news. Students are encouraged to use our Learning Resource Centre, which has areas conducive to silent study and independent learning, a skill required for university life and further education. We also encourage a variety of learning methods for Sixth Form pupils, including weekly lectures from exciting external speakers ranging from a Holocaust survivor to hypnotist Martin Taylor. Hymers College Sixth Form
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Cocurricular We encourage our students to be busy and make the most of all the activities we have on offer, of which there are many. In addition to the creative arts and sports activities we have timetabled, we provide a Sixth Form specific co-curricular programme for our students to become involved in. Our pupils also enjoy a variety of field trips throughout their time in the Sixth Form. Most recently, these have included a Physics trip to Switzerland, Biology trip to Cranedale and CatZero yachting expedition. In addition, our senior sports squads have the opportunity to go on tour to destinations in the UK and abroad. The most recent trip took our hockey, rugby and netball teams on a tour to South Africa. Our students in Years 12 & 13 have enjoyed recent national recognition in a number of areas including National Schools Badminton Championships, ISGA Finalists, National Squash Trophy Finalists, National Representation for Science Olympiads, National Engineering Finalists, Cambridge Schools Debating Competition Finalists and Winners of the Arkwright Engineering Scholarship to name but a few. 54
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Young Enterprise
Primary School Mentoring
Field Trips
Sporting Tours
Extra-curricular Programme
Work in the Community
Duke of Edinburgh
Lifeguard Training
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A Level results 2021 A* = 39% A*-A = 68% A*-B = 88%
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Life after Hymers
Alex Youden Hymers College • Class of 2014 NFire Labs Founder • International Business Owner
With the specialist support from our UCAS advisors and Sixth Form tutors, our students are given excellent advice to guide them through the challenging world of university admissions and stepping into careers beyond Hymers. Students and parents gain valuable information and advice at our annual UCAS Information Evening and students take the opportunity to enhance their application with a programme of visits, taster events, independent research and open days. We have a second-to-none individual UCAS Support Programme in place to make sure all students get the support and help they need while applying for University. Most students will progress to their first choice University and thrive in further study.
Dr Emily Mould BSc(Hons), MRes, PhD Hymers College • Class of 2006 Children’s Cancer Institute, Sydney • Medical Research
If university is not their desired path, we will guide them on their journey to a successful career including degree apprenticeships with expertise from our award-winning Careers Team, and network of local business owners. Our wide community of Old Hymerians are also often on hand to help existing students with work experience and advice if they are looking at specific career.
Professor Amitava Banerjee MA MPH DPhil FHEA FAHA FESC FRCP FRCP (Ed) FFCI
Hymers College • ClassForm Hymers College Sixth of 1996
Professor of Clinical Data Science and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist
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Once a Hymerian, always a Hymerian An education at Hymers is one for life
Once your child’s education at Hymers comes to an end, their links to the school last throughout their lifetime. The Old Hymerians Association exists to promote and encourage former pupils to maintain contact with both their former classmates and to introduce them to nearly 6,500 Old Hymerians. We have members working in almost every sector throughout the country and in every corner of the world. These connections are invaluable and Old Hymerians feel a loyalty to both their school and fellow members alike. It has been humbling to see the recent support and knowledge shared from our alumni towards our current student body in recent years. We have had a number of alumni return to school virtually and in person to deliver our school assemblies and support our Sixth Form including Law, Medical, Biology, Engineering and Language and Culture societies.
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“My time in post in Hymers has reaffirmed that ‘You may leave Hymers but Hymers never leaves you’. It has been a great honour in my role to reconnect so many alumni to the school in so many ways and whilst your education with Hymers came to an end your relationship with the school will always continue.” Emily Pennack OHA President
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Hymers 2030 Our Strategic Vision To offer a life-changing education of all-round excellence with a strong academic thread; to be the school of choice in East Yorkshire and the Humber area, and a flagship for the independent sector in the north of England OUR STRATEGIC AIMS
STATEMENT OF INTENT
1 Provide for our pupils individualised care and support that will allow them to flourish and fulfil their full potential
Much of what we do at present is outstanding. The hallmarks of a Hymers education have been established and enhanced over many years:
2 Prepare our pupils for life after Hymers, enabling them to lead happy and successful lives and contribute positively to their communities and the wider world
• Rich co-curricular opportunities
3 Fully integrated into the city of Hull and the local area, both inclusive and aspirational, to remain true to our charitable objectives and the purpose of our founder, Revd John Hymers
• High academic standards • An inclusive community that serves the city and wider area We will continue to be the best that we can possibly be and compare ourselves with the very finest day schools in the UK and overseas. We must ensure that we innovate and respond to a changing world to provide an inspiring and life-enhancing education for our pupils. Our core values and strategic direction should not change fundamentally. Instead we will pursue incremental change across many areas.
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Term fees Fees for the 2021/22 academic year based on three terms.
Junior School Year 4 £3,443 per term Years 5 & 6 £3,639 per term
Fees and charges can be paid by any of the following methods:
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• By direct debit over 11 monthly instalments.
Years 7 - 11 £4,139 per term
Sixth Form Years 12 & 13 £4,139 per term* The fees are subject to revision annually in July. A deposit of £150 is paid on acceptance of a place at the school and is returned when the pupil leaves. *Excludes examination fees and Junior Common Room subscription.
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Fees and charges are due for payment on or before the first day of each term unless paying by direct debit over 11 monthly instalments.
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• By termly direct debit over 3 instalments on or before the first day of each term. • By one payment for the full annual tuition fee, due on or before the first day of the autumn term. No additional charge is made by the School for parents who choose to pay under the direct debit scheme.
The John Hymers Bursary Fund In keeping with the founding principles of Hymers, we are proud to be able to offer a generous Bursary Fund (also known as a Fee Remission Scheme) to enable children to attend Hymers when parents are unable to pay the full fees. Under the Scheme, financial help up to the full value of tuition fees may be available, dependent upon the child’s academic ability and an assessment of the income and assets of the family. As a guide, if family income is below circa £61,500 per year, you may be eligible for some assistance. If family income is below circa £19,500 per year, you may not need to pay any tuition fees. Examples of income for assessment purposes include (but are not limited to) pay from employment, net profit from self-employment, benefits and pensions received. Bursaries are given at the discretion of the Governors and all fee assistance is reassessed on an annual basis. The Director of Finance will be happy to give confidential advice to existing or prospective parents about their eligibility under the scheme. The Finance team can be contacted on: 01482 470224. Hymers College
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Admissions Entry to Junior School Prospective pupils to Years 4, 5 and 6 (excluding pupils from our associate school, Hessle Mount) will be invited to an Assessment Day usually held in January/February each year.
Assessment Day All applicants will be interviewed by the Head of the Junior School, Mr Doyle, and may be asked to write a short story. As part of the Assessment Day, all applicants will be tested in Reading, Comprehension and Mathematics.
Year 4 Pupils born between 1.9.13 - 31.8.14 Year 5 Pupils born between 1.9.12 - 31.8.13 Year 6 Pupils born between 1.9.11 - 31.8.12
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The majority of new pupils will join the school at the start of an academic year. Years 4, 7, 12 being when many of our pupils join. We can accept pupils throughout the academic year, please speak with a member of the Admissions Team for more information.
A deposit of £150 is paid on acceptance of a place in the school and returned when the pupil leaves. The fees are subject to revision annually in July. We have around 190 pupils in Year 4-6, usually with three classes in each year group. The well-being of our students means everything to us, so we aim to make the transition between school years as smooth as possible.
Entry to Senior School Hymers Junior School pupils transition to our Senior School without the need for an Assessment Day.
Assessment Day Candidates sit written examinations in English and Mathematics. Prior to the formal examination they are invited into school for a morning and are tested in Numeracy, Vocabulary and Reasoning using a computer-based test. They also sit a Dyslexia screening assessment to help decide whether they need extra time for the written English and Mathematics Papers. Entrants to all year groups will have an interview with the Headmaster, Mr Stanley.
Year 7Pupils born between 1.9.10 - 31.8.11 Years 8-10 Pupils born between 1.9.07 - 31.8.10 Entry to Sixth Form Admission to our Sixth Form for external applicants is dependent on a minimum of six excellent GCSEs, which should include those subjects that are to be pursued at A Level. All external applicants will be interviewed by the Headmaster, Mr Stanley, and will sit an online test in Verbal, Numerical and Non-Verbal Reasoning. These assessments will test academic potential independent of GCSE results.
How to apply: The first step in process of applying for Hymers College is to complete the enclosed application form and return it, along with a registration fee of £25 and a copy of the pupil’s birth certificate to: The Admissions Office, Hymers College, Hymers Avenue, Hull, HU3 1LW Once your application has been received you will be contacted to arrange entrance assessments. Hymers College
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We would love to hear from you Hymers College, Hymers Avenue, Hull, East Yorkshire HU3 1LW Tel: (01482) 343555 Fax: (01482) 472854 enquiries@hymers.org hymerscollege.co.uk This prospectus is for information purposes only and does not form part of any contract between parents and the School. All information was correct at time of printing 31/08/2021.
Hymers College Trustee Ltd Company No. 5193649 An Education Charity Reg No. 529820-R
