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Additional Information 2017 - 2018
SALESIAN COLLEGE
Additional Information 2017- 2018
• T he Salesian College is a member of the Catholic Independent Schools’ Conference, The Independent Schools’ Association and The Independent Schools’ Bursars’ Association • Salesian College Farnborough Limited is a Registered Charity No.1130166 and a Limited Company No.06753037 registered in England and Wales • An independent Catholic day school for boys aged 11-18 years with a Co-Educational Sixth Form • Students of other Christian denominations and religious faiths are warmly welcomed
Homework Years 7-11 & Years 10-11 Throughout his time at Salesian College each boy will have homework to do on each weekday evening. A copy of the homework timetable is issued each year for Years 7-11. In the first year, each boy will usually be set three or four subjects for homework to be completed each evening. This would be expected to take about an hour and a half maximum. As he progresses through the College, he will have more to do and he will be expected to take more time over it.
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Public Examination Results 2017 A LEVEL RESULTS Pass rate - 100% A*- A - 38.3% A*- B - 70% A*- C - 94.2% GCSE RESULTS Pass rate 100% A*- A (9-7) - 48.1% A*-B (9-6) - 77% A*- C (9-4) - 96.2%
General Information TRAVEL BY ROAD By car Salesian College is close to the A331, Blackwater Valley relief road, giving easy access to Aldershot, Farnham, Guildford and surrounding areas.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT The Goldline Route 1 bus runs every 10 minutes from Farnborough Road (close to the station) to Alexandra Road at the junction of Reading Road (close to the College). Please see the Stagecoach website for information on www.stagecoachbus.com
mobile phones at any time during the school day, including breaks and lunchtimes. Any student who needs to use a telephone in an emergency should go to the school office where the office staff will assist in making the call. Mobile phones may be taken on College day or residential visits with the permission of the Party Leader. Appropriate use will be required at all times for the duration of such visits.
PARENTS MEETINGS Formal Parents’ Evenings are held each year for every student. Information evenings are held for Years 7,10, 11, 12 and 13 in September/October. These commence at 4.30pm and end at 7.15pm. The Year 9 Options evening takes place in January. Please see the College Calendar for dates.
REPORTS
College minibuses leave Farnborough Main Line Station each morning at 8.20am, but do not run at the end of the school day. For afternoon transport, please contact the Bursar’s Office on 01252 545035.
A full school report for Years 7-9 is issued once a year in July and Year 10 in May. Year 11 and Sixth Form full reports are issued in the Spring term. At other times of the year, interim reports will be issued for all year groups.
North Camp Station (on the Reading - Guildford mainline) is 12 minutes walk from the College.
UNIFORM SHOP
UNIFORM
A Uniform Shop, selling good second-hand uniform is organised and managed by parents. For further information, please contact the College Reception.
The College has its own distinctive uniform supplied by: BRENDA’S, 130 Frimley Road, Camberley GU15 2QN Telephone: 01276 469697
THE COLLEGE DAY At present the College day starts at 8.40am and ends at 3.50 pm. The Library remains open for supervised study until 5.00pm on Monday to Friday.
HEALTH The College has a fully equipped medical room supervised by trained First Aid personnel. Parents are kept fully informed when their children are ill or injured and will be asked to collect them if necessary.
MOBILE PHONES Students in Years 7-11 are allowed to bring mobile phones to College on the understanding that the safety and responsibility is entirely at their own risk and that the College cannot be held liable for any damage or theft. Years 7-11 students are not permitted to use
SCHOOL POLICIES All of the main school policies are available for parents to view on the College website and are available on request.
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION An active Parent Teacher Association supports the College in the organisation of fund-raising, social and education events. The AGM will be held on Monday 11 September 2017 at 7.00pm.
OLD SALESIANS’ ASSOCIATION Through the Old Salesians’ Association many former students keep in contact with the school and visit it regularly. Former students are welcome to join the Old Salesians’ Football Club, Golf Society etc. For more information, please register at www.oldsalesiansfarnborough.org
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College Dates 2017-2018 OPEN DAYS Parents are warmly invited to attend the following open events which will be held at the College in the academic year 2017 - 2018: Open Afternoons for prospective pupils and their parents: • Wednesday 27 September 2017 from 1.15 - 3.30pm • Wednesday 7 February 2018 from 1.15 - 3.30pm Sixth Form Open Evening for prospective Sixth Form students for September 2018: • Monday 9 October 2017 from 6.50pm An Open Morning for current and prospective parents: Saturday 12 May 2018 from 9.15am - 12.30pm
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The Entrance Examination for Year 7 entry in September 2018 will be held on Friday 5 January 2018 Year 5 Taster Day: Monday 2 July 2017
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“ Excellent numeracy is evident in mathematics and across a range of other subjects.” ISI Inspection Report
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Term Dates 2017-2018 AUTUMN TERM 2017
SUMMER TERM 2018
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M onday 4 September - Staff Development Day (no pupils in school)
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M onday 16 April - Term starts for whole school at 8.40am
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T uesday 5 September - Staff Development Day (no pupils in school)
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F riday 25 May - Term break begins at 3.50pm
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W ednesday 6 September - Induction Day for Year 7 and Lower Sixth Form Students
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T hursday 7 September - Autumn Term starts for whole school 8.40am
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F riday 20 October - Mid Term break begins at 3.50pm M onday 30 October - Term restarts at 8.40am W ednesday 13 December - Term ends at 12.30pm
M onday 4 June - Term restarts at 8.40am F riday 6 July - Term ends at 12.30pm
AUTUMN TERM 2018 •
M onday 3 September - Staff Development Day (no pupils in school)
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T uesday 4 September - Staff Development Day (no pupils in school)
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W ednesday 5 September - Induction Day for Year 7 and Lower Sixth Form Students
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T hursday 6 September - Autumn Term starts for whole school 8.40am
SPRING TERM 2018 •
T hursday 4 January - Staff Development Day (no pupils in school)
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F riday 5 January - Entrance Examination
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F riday 9 February - Mid Term break begins at 3.50pm
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F riday 24 March - Term ends at 3.50pm
M onday 8 January - Spring Term starts for whole school at 8.40am M onday 19 February - Term restarts for whole school at 8.40am
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Curriculum 2017-2018 KEY STAGE THREE (YEARS 7-9) These tables show the core curriculum subjects for each year group in the Lower School
YEAR 7
YEAR 8
YEAR 9
English
English
English
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Religious Studies
Religious Studies
Religious Studies
French
French
French
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Classics
Classics
Classics
Co-ordinated Sciences
Physics
Physics
Computing
Chemistry
Chemistry
History
Biology
Biology
Geography
Computing
Computing
Music
History
History
Drama
Geography
Geography
Art
Music
Music
Physical Education
Music Technology
Music Technology
PSHE
Drama
Drama
Art
Art
Physical Education
Physical Education
PSHE
PSHE
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KEY STAGE FOUR (YEARS 10 -11) This table shows the current subject choices available at GCSE. Boys will usually take 11 subjects at GCSE CORE CURRICULUM FOR GCSE
PLUS 3 OR 4 ADDITIONAL SUBJECT OPTIONS
PLUS
English Language
Art & Design
Physical Education (Games)
English Literature
Business
PSHE
Mathematics
Classics
Religious Studies
Drama
Business & Communication Systems (BCS)
French
At least one Modern Language
Geography
Combined Science (2 GCSE’s) OR
History
Triple Science (3 GCSE’s)
Music Physical Education Physics Spanish
SIXTH FORM Students will usually study 4 subjects in the Lower Sixth (AS)Most will continue with 3 in the Upper Sixth (A2 Level) YEARS 12 & 13 (LOWER & UPPER SIXTH) SUBJECT OPTIONS FOR AS & A2 LEVEL
PLUS
Art & Design
Further Mathematics
Physical Education (Games)
Biology
Mathematics
PSHE
Business
Music
Enrichment Programme
Chemistry
Philosophy & Ethics
Extended Project Qualification
Classics
Physical Education
CAFOD Leadership Programme
Computer Science
Physics
Extended Project Qualification
Economics
Psychology
Sports Leaders’ Award
English
Spanish
Young Enterprise
French
Theatre Studies
Geography
Extended Project Qualification
History
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Financial Information SCHOOL FEES
REGISTRATION
Annual fees for 2017/2018 are £11,448. The Governors require that fees be paid either termly, on or before the first day of term or by Direct Debit in ten equal installments, with the first one collected on 1 September and on the same day each month until June. Invoices are issued electronically.
Upon registering a pupil, a non-refundable fee of £100 is payable to cover registration procedures and the Entrance Examination. This can be paid by BACS.
In the event that fees are not paid when due, the College reserves the right to charge interest at 4% above bank rate per month on any outstanding balance. A full term’s notice in writing of the withdrawal of a pupil from the College is required, alternatively a term’s fees of £3,816 are payable in lieu of notice. The same notice is required for coaches, and for lunches for pupils in the Sixth Form. Lunch charges are compulsory for all pupils. Visa and Mastercard credit card payments are accepted, but there is a 2.5% surcharge for this facility. The Governors review the fees each year and any change takes effect from the Autumn Term. Fee increases are routinely notified to parents by the start of the Summer Term. The Governors reserve the right to increase the fees at times other than annually if circumstances warrant it.
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Sort Code: 16-00-18 Account Number: 41455076 Reference: Student’s Name please.
DEPOSITS Once the offer of a place at the College has been accepted a deposit of £500 is payable which is nonrefundable in the event that the place is not taken up. Half of this deposit will be credited against the first term’s fees with the balance of £250 being returned, less any expenses incurred, after the pupil’s final term. The cost of any unreturned or damaged textbooks will be deducted from this deposit.
PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE The College participates in a pupils’ personal accident insurance scheme, operated by Marsh providing compensation for permanent disability or death, and includes dental cover. Cover is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The cost of the Scheme is included in the fees.
Payment for public examination fees and all other extras will be added to each student’s account.
Bursaries & Scholarships A limited number of bursaries are available for those joining the College in circumstances of financial need, and also where parents get into financial difficulties once a child has started at the College. Further information is available from the Bursar. Scholarships are available for entry to Year 7. These are based on performance in the Entrance Examination. There are ten academic scholarships awarded each year which remain in place for five years from Year 7-11
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For students entering the Sixth Form, scholarships are awarded for Ethos, Outstanding Ability and Academic Achievement. Where a student is in the Sixth Form and has a younger sibling in the College,the Sixth Form student is entitled to a Keeping Families Together Award. Further details for all of these awards are available from Mr Nicholas Crean, Deputy Head Pastoral.
Registration & Admissions Procedure The normal age for entry to Salesian College is 11. Occasionally, boys are admitted at other times provided that a vacancy exists. Parents or guardians may register their sons at any time but by 18 November at the latest before the year of intended entry. Applications are invited from boys and girls for a place in the Salesian College Co-educationalSixth Form. Details and applications forms are available on request.
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The Entrance Examination is held at Salesian College in the January of the year of entry. At 11, the test currently consists of papers in Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and two papers in English. Boys are admitted on the basis of this examination and a confidential report from the Headteacher of your son’s present school. For boys who are abroad, we can arrange for the test
to be taken in their current school. It is not the policy of the College to issue past papers, however. Mr Crean, Deputy Headteacher Pastoral, would like to meet all prospective pupils to discuss the examination in detail. Students joining older year groups will sit separate assessments depending on the prospective year group.
SIXTH FORM ENTRY A separate Sixth Form Prospectus is available on request. Applications should be submitted to the College by the end of November. Following an interview with the Headmaster and/or Deputy Headteachers, offers will be made in the Spring term. Acceptable candidates will be provisionally offered a place, subject to satisfactory GCSE grades being achieved. A minimum qualification of six B’s and an A or B grade in the intended A level subjects are required at GCSE. Induction Days will be held in the Summer term for both external and internal prospective sixth formers.
Extras
Governing Body
Whilst the College tries to include all its costs within the annual fees there are certain extras which are payable in addition and would include (list not exhaustive) the following:
Chairman
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Coach transport to and from school Lunches compulsory for all pupils Field courses, educational visits and other trips Instrumental music lessons (payable to the tutor) • Public examination fees • Materials for use in Art • Language magazines • Visits to the swimming pool (Year 7 only)
Mr Mark Chatterton
Foundation Governors (Appointed by Very Rev Fr Provincial) Fr Daniel O’Riordan SDB Fr James Gallagher SDB Fr Christopher Heaps SDB Mr Clayton Almeida
Mr Anthony Gribbon Mrs Tracy Jones Mrs Anne Nash Mr Paul Turrell
Headmaster
Bishop’s Nominee
Mr Gerard Owens
Rev Paul Page-Tickell
Teacher Governors
Parent Governor
Ms Melissa Day Mrs Jane Desmidt
Mr Mirek Gliniecki
Clerk to the Governors Mr Robert Lougee
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Transport School transport is principally organised and managed by the College. There is one route (Yateley) which is managed by Farnborough Hill. Parents need to check with the coach organisers that a place on the coach is available. Coach travel is extremely popular and places are always in great demand. It is vital to book early as places cannot be guaranteed.
ODIHAM/FLEET (FARNHAM COACHES)
CHURT (FARNHAM COACHES)
Crondall, Bins - Bowling Alley Road/Pankridge Street
Beacon Hill School - Beacon Hill Road
Odiham - High Street bus stop by bank
Churt Road - Bus stop by Whitmore Vale Road
North Warnborough - Village Hall bus stop
Churt Centre - Outside Honda Garage
Hook - White Hart bus stop
Pond Lane Frensham
Phoenix Green - Bus stop, A30
Bridge - Pierrepont Hotel bus stop
Hartley Wintney - Swan Court bus stop
Kennel Lane
Elvetham Heath - Park & Ride on Elvetham Heath Way
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Bourne Stores
Reading Road South - Bus stop (Heatherside School)
Fox Public House
Reading Road South - Bus stop opposite Basingbourne Road
Ridgeway Cross Roads
Church Crookham - Aldershot Road bus stop by Haig Lane
Trebor Avenue
Gally Hill Road - Bus stop by Wyvern Pub
Farnham Station
Gally Hill Road - Corner of Rydell Drive
Gostrey Meadows - Sainsburys (PM only)
Coxheath Road - Bus stop by Crookham Reach
The Borough - Bus stop by Queens Head (Sainsburys PM)
Fleet Road - Bus stop outside Amazon (opposite Oatsheaf)
Albion Public House - Hale Road
Fleet Road - Bus stop opposite Travis Perkins
Hale Road - near zebra crossing between Albion & Six Bells roundabout
Kings Road - Bus stop by Kenilworth Road
William Cobbett School - Weybourne Road
Salesian College contact: Bursar’s Office 01252 545035
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Lindum Close - Eggars Hill
This stop is serviced by a separate minibus (AMK)
Cranmore Lane - Bus stop by York Road end Cranmore Lane - bus stop by Rowhills Salesian College contact: Bursar’s Office 01252 545035
GODALMING MINIBUS
Morning Minibus Service - operates from Godalming and is organised by Farnborough Hill Please contact: Mrs D Hall, Finance Manager, Farnborough Hill 01252 529800
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BENTLEY/HEATH END (FARNHAM COACHES)
CAMBERLEY (TRUEMANS COACHES)
Bentley - Station Road (opposite the bus lay-by)
Council Offices - Knoll Road
Station Approach - Blacknest Road Junction
Opposite Shalbourne Rise - Upper Park Road
Blacknest lay-by by - Near Industrial Estate (Jolly Farmer PM)
St Paul’s Church - Church Hill
Rowledge - Bus stop by Hare & Hounds Pub
Cumberland Road - Upper Chobham Road
Boundstone Road - Bus stop Lavender Lane
Copped Hall - Maultway
Boundstone Road - Telephone box, Sandrock Hill end
Gibbet Lane - Portsmouth Road
Wrecclesham - Wrecclesham Road
Iberian Way - Portsmouth Road
Farnham - West Street
Golf Drive - Portsmouth Road
Farnham - Castle Street
Longmeadow - Portsmouth Road
Folly Hill
Frimley - Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church
Alma Lane
Salesian College contact: Bursar’s Office 01252 545035
Heath End - Farnborough Road Salesian College contact: Bursar’s Office 01252 545035
YATELEY (BICKNELLS COACHES)
BAGSHOT / WINDLESHAM / LIGHTWATER (TRUEMANS COACHES)
Yateley - St Swithun’s (lay-by)
Bagshot - Bus stop outside the Telephone Exchange
Castor Court
Windlesham - Bus stop, School Lane/Poplar Avenue
The Cross, Eversley
Windlesham - Bus stop, Church Road, opposite Rectory Lane
Crowthorne Station
Windlesham - Lay-by, Church Road (just before Windmill Field)
Waterloo Hotel
Lightwater - Broadway, between No. 4/6
Crowthorne - Edgbarrow School/Byron Close AM, Iron Duke PM
Lightwater - Junction Macdonald Road/Grasmere Road
Longdown Road - Bus stop
Lightwater - Bus stop, outside No.123 Macdonald Road
Sandhurst - New Inn (opposite station)
Lightwater - Opposite railings/footpath (No.162 Ambleside Road)
Darby Green - Globe Farm Lane
Lightwater - Junction Ambleside Road/Junction Road
Frogmore - The Bell
Salesian College contact: Bursar’s Office 01252 545035
Blackwater - A327 Frogmore Park Drive Hawley - Quebec Gardens Farnborough Hill Please contact: Mrs D Hall, Finance Manager, Farnborough Hill 01252 529800
FARNBOROUGH MAIN STATION
AM Service - College Minibus, pick-up at 8:20am PM Service - Truemans and Ambassador Coaches Salesian College contact: Bursar’s Office 01252 545035
Every effort has been made to provide correct and up-to-date information in this booklet. Salesian College reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the information from time to time. The information in this booklet does not form part of the Standard Terms and Conditions of Salesian College.
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