Additional Information by RMS for Girls

Additional Information 2017-18

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RMS FOR GIRLS RMS girls think differently RMSforgirls.org.uk @RMSforGirls The Royal Masonic School for Girls, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 4HF 01923 773168

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Public Examination Results

Destination of Leavers 2017

A Levels 2017

Our “Class of 2017” will be studying over 50 different subjects at 46 universities RMS Students

National Average

% Pass Rate at A*/A Grade

46%

26%

% Pass Rate at A*/B Grade

70%

GCSEs 2017 RMS Students

National Average

% Pass Rate at A*/A Grade (or equivalent)

53%

22%

% Pass Rate at A*/B Grade

78%

• Aston (1) • Bath (3) • Birmingham (4) • Bournemouth (1) • Brighton (3) • Bristol (1) • Bristol University of West of England (1) • Brunel (2) • Cardiff (1) • Chester (1) • City (1) • Coventry (1) • De Montfort (1) • Debrecen University Hungary (1) • Durham (5)

• Edinburgh (2) • Exeter (3) • Hertfordshire (1) • Imperial (1) • Keele (2) • Kent (1) • Kings College London (2) • Leeds (8) • Leicester (1) • Lincoln (2) • Liverpool (1) • Loughborough (3) • Manchester (1) • Newcastle (1) • Nottingham (5) • Nottingham Trent (5)

• Dentistry • Economics • English • English Literature • Environmental Geography • Fashion Design • Geography • History • International Business and Management • Law with Politics • Management • Marketing • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Medicine • Midwifery • Model Design • Modern Languages • Nutrition and Dietetics

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• Oxford (1) • Oxford Brookes (1) • Portsmouth (1) • Queens University Belfast (1) • Reading (2) • Royal Holloway (3) • Royal Veterinary College (1) • Stafford (1) • Surrey (1) • Sussex (5) • University of Wales (1) • Warwick (1) • Winchester (1) • Writtle University College (2) • York (1)

Subjects being studied: • Accounting and Finance • Acting • Ancient History • Animal Therapies • Anthropology • Architecture • American Studies • Biology • Business Law • Business and Management Studies • Business Management and Communication • Business and Retail Management • Chemistry • Classical Studies • Computer Science • Criminology and Social Policy • Criminology and Sociology

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• Philosophy/Psychology and Scientific Thought • Philosophy/Politics and Ethics • Photography • Physics • Politics and International Relations • Primary Education • Psychology • Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management • Radiography • Sociology • Textiles Innovation and Design • Transport Design • Urban Planning • Veterinary Medicine • Veterinary Physiotherapy

Admissions

Scholarships and Bursaries

The School conducts assessment tests at all levels of entry. Academic ability is not the only criterion for success, although all girls must meet a standard that will enable them to cope happily at RMS. Family links, enthusiasm, recommendation from the Headteacher of a previous school are all important factors in the selection process for a school where strong pastoral care is a traditional feature. Although siblings are given strong preference, there is no guarantee of a place as the academic standard must be met. The School’s Terms and Conditions and Admissions Policy are available on the school website www.rmsforgirls.org.uk

Awards at 11+: Awards are given in recognition of excellence with regard to academic achievement in the entrance examination, Sport, Art, Music and All Rounder potential.

Please note: a girl’s name is only placed on the list of applicants for admission upon receipt of the Registration Form.

Key Dates for Admission in 2018 Entrance assessments take place in the January of the year for which admission is sought. Dates for 2018 Entry are as follows:

Awards at 16+: Awards are given for academic excellence, Music, Art, Sport and Performing Arts. Bursaries: Bursaries provide financial assistance to enable suitable girls whose parents could not otherwise afford the fees to benefit from an RMS education. Awards are subject to means-testing, and it is not usual for a bursary to be awarded to a pupil below Year 7. The school currently offers a Scholarship Support Bursary and a Hardship bursary. More information about both scholarships and bursaries, and application forms, can be found on the school website www.rmsforgirls.org.uk/619/applying-to-rms/ scholarships-and-bursaries. For more information about scholarships, please contact the Registrar, Mrs Braiden via admissions@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk or telephone 01923 725354. For more information about bursaries, please contact the Bursar, Mrs Robinson via bursarspa@royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk or telephone 01923 725308.

Application and Scholarship deadline for Entry into Reception to Sixth Form

Examinations for Entry into Years 8 to 10

Friday 1st December 2017

Friday 26th January 2018

Assessments for Entry into Reception

Offers will be made by:

Senior School/Sixth Form

Thursday 18th and Friday 19th January 2018

Reception – Year 6: Monday 29th January 2018

Full Boarding

£9,945

Weekly Boarding

£9,165

Examinations for Entry into Years 1 to 6

Years 7-10: Thursday 8th February 2018

Day Pupils

£5,625

Individual assessment days will be arranged for available spaces

Acceptances must be received by:

Full Boarding (Years 3 to 6)

£6,835

Reception – Year 6: Wednesday 7th February 2018

Weekly Boarding (Years 3 to 6)

£6,480

Day Pupils (Reception to Year 2)

£3,695

Years 7-10: Monday 5th March 2018

Day Pupils (Years 3 to 6)

£4,280

Examinations for Entry into Year 7 Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th January 2018

School Fees

Cadogan House

Registration Fee and Deposit Registration Fee (non-refundable)

£100

Deposit (UK students)

£750

Deposit (parents/guardians resident in EU)

£1500

Deposit (parents/guardians resident outside EU)

One term’s fees

More details about fees, including those for EAL and assisted learning can be found on our website www.rmsforgirls.org.uk/511/applying-to-rms/fees

Extra Curricular Clubs and Activities

How to Find Us

RMS offers in excess of 50 extra curricular activities each week; clubs may vary from term to term depending on demand, and girls are encouraged to start new clubs to reflect their own interests. Current clubs include, but are not restricted to the following:

RMS is easy to find and has great road, rail and air links, go to www.rmsforgirls.org.uk for more details.

• Hockey • Football • Synchronised Swimming • Athletics • Squash • Trampolining • Badminton • Golf • Running • Kickboxing • Netball • Swimming • Tennis • Cross Country • Gymnastics

• Cricket • Basketball • Skiing and Snowboarding • Tae Kwondo • Fitness Training • Rounders • Zumba • CREST Awards • Astronomy • Anatomy • Science Experiments • French, German and Spanish Conversation

• Philosophy • Debating • Public Speaking • Creative Writing • eSafety Digital Leaders • School Magazine • Film Club • Book Club • Boardgames and Puzzle Club • Chapel Choir • Symphony Orchestra • Drama • Dance

• Chinese • Dance Ensemble Groups • Rock Band • Concert Band • Mural Painting • Ceramics • Photography • Textiles • Cookery • Duke of Edinburgh Award • Army Cadets

Timing of the School Day Cadogan House:

8.20am – 3.20pm

Senior School/Sixth Form:

8.25am – 4.00pm

Girls in Cadogan House may stay until 4.00pm if necessary. There is also an after school club available until 6.15pm which is subject to a small charge.

School Uniform We have high expectations with regard to uniform and appearance. School uniform is available to purchase from Pullens www.uniform4kids.com

Coaches Our school coach routes are under constant review and every effort is made to accommodate parents’ requests. All coaches are timed to arrive at RMS by 8.15am and leave School again by 4.15pm. Details about costs are available on requests. Please note that routes will only operate if there is sufficient demand to make it viable to do so. Coach Routes Radlett

Radlett – Aldenham – Bushey and Oxhey Station – Watford Town Hall – Croxley Green – RMS

Gerrards Cross

Chalfont St Peter – Gerrards Cross – RMS

Stanmore

Stanmore – Hatch End – Pinner Green – Northwood – RMS

Chalfonts

Chalfont St Peter – Chalfont St Giles – Little Chalfont – RMS

Beaconsfield

Farnham Common – Beaconsfield – Seer Green – RMS

Berkhamsted

Berkhamsted – Hemel Hempstead – Kings Langley – Chipperfield – Sarratt – RMS