St George's Ascot Further Iinformtion 2012-13

Further Information 2012

ST GEORGE’S ASCOT

ST GEORGE’S ASCOT

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Governors and Senior Management Team Staff Curriculum Examination Results 2012 University Destinations Enrichment School Day Tailored Boarding Admissions Process Scholarships & Bursaries Fees & Financial Information Location & Transport Maps Registration Form

Governors Mr E Luker, FRICS Chairman F Mr G W P Barber, MA (Oxon), LVO E Mrs D R Brown, MBE Mr P James F Mrs A Laurie-Walker BSc, MSc F Mr A Mackintosh F Mr J M G Markham, FCA F

Mr A Miles, BSc(Hons), PGCE E Miss R E S Niven, BArch(Hons) RIBA Mr C Tongue, MA (Cantab) E F E

member of Finance & Marketing Committee member of Education Committee

Senior Management Team Headmistress Mrs R C F Owens, MA(Hons) (Oxon), PGCE, NPQH, History

Assistant Head (Pastoral) Ms C S Masters, TEFL, Dip Child Psych, Head of Boarding, Head of PSHE, Child Protection Officer

Bursar Mrs J M Wood, JP, BA(Hons), DipFM

Assistant Head (Sixth Form) Mrs J L Major, BSc(Hons) (Southampton), PGCE, Geography

Deputy Head Miss S M Moody, BSc(Hons) (E Anglia), PGCE (Cantab), Mathematics

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Staff

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Miss K Alman, BA(Hons), Art

Mrs S Johnson, BSc(Hons) (Exeter), PGCE, Geography,

Dr C Alsop, PhD (Durham), PGCE, Science

Head of Geography, Head of Darwin House

Miss C Bertolone, ELA Coach

Mrs L Jones, BEd (Durham), English,

Mrs M Bruce, BSc(Hons) (Bristol), TEFL Cert:

Head of Becket House

RSA/UCLES, Head of EAL

Mr T Lange, BEng(Hons) (Coventry), Business Studies,

Mrs F Burrows, Maitrise (Toulouse), GTP, French and

ICT, Director of ICT

Visiting Staff

Spanish, Head of Modern Languages

Mr N M Lee, BD, BA, MA (London), PGCE, English,

Mrs A Bushill, BSc(Hons) (Southampton), PGCE, Biology,

Head of English

Head of Science, Head of FourthYear

Mrs C Lilley, BSc(Hons) (London), PGCE, Mathematics

Mr A Carroll, BA(Hons) (St Mary’s), PGCE, Drama, Head

Miss K Lofthouse, PTI Cert (Army), Physical Education,

Mrs K Baldwin, FETC(Reading), Chinese Mrs R Baxter, BA(Hons), PGCE, DipSpLD, Learning Support Mr M Beckett, Golf Coach Mrs C Birtles, MA (Oxon), PGCE, German Mrs N Bolt, Diploma in SEN, Learning Support Mrs D Burt, LTCL, FTCL, Flute Mr T Carleston, Singing Mr J B Clark, BA, Guitar Mrs C De Paepe, French Mrs M Fitzgerald, Dip Speech & Drama, Speech and Drama Mrs K Forrester, Japanese Mr G Galli, Italian Ms E Haigh, Sports Coach Mrs D Head, LLCM, Clarinet & Saxophone Ms L Heath, BMus(Hons), PGDip, Double Bass

of Drama, Head of Fifth Year

Head of Physical Education

Mr I Charnock, BA(Hons) (Wales), MA (London) PGCE,

Mrs R A Martinez, BA(Hons) (Portsmouth), PGCE,

History of Art, Film Studies

Spanish

Mrs K Collingwood, BSc(Hons) (Loughborough),

Miss P May, BMus(Hons) (Edinburgh), PGDipAdv(TCM),

PGCE, Physical Education, Acting Head of First Year

Music, Singing

(maternity leave from Half Term)

Mr N Mohammad, HDipE (Dublin), MA (Punjab), BSc

Mrs S Cope, Licence d’Histoire (Orléans), PGCE, French

(Punjab), Mathematics, ICT

Mr N Cudjoe-Calvocoressi, BA(Hons) (Leicester), PGCE,

Mr D Moran, BA(Hons), PG Dip Info Mang, Librarian,

Politics, History, Head of Politics

Careers Co-ordinator

Mrs S Davies, Cert.TESOL(Trinity), EAL

Mrs A Morgan, BA(Hons) (Dundee), PGCE, Art, Textiles

Mrs A Dourountakis-Coultan, BA(Hons) (Durban), PG

Mrs W Moyles, BEd(Hons) (London), CertEd, English,

Higher Dip in Education, ESL (Diploma), Religious

Learning Skills, Head of Learning Skills

Studies, Head of Religious Studies, Tracking Co-ordinator,

Mrs C Phipps, BA(Hons) (Nottingham), PGCE,

Head of Third Year

Classical Civilisation, Latin

Mrs H Dorey, BA(Hons) (Wales), Drama, English

Mrs V J Potter, BA(Hons) (Lancaster), PGCE, French

(maternity cover from Half Term)

Mrs D Ractliffe, CertEd, CTEFLA,

Miss O Duffy, BA(Hons) (Durham), Resident Tutor

Dip TESOL (Trinity), EAL

Mrs A Farmer-Mason, Loveday Housemistress

Miss D Schmidt, MSc (Pretoria), BEd (South Africa),

Mrs C Fidler, BA(Hons) (Wolverhampton), PGCE, Art,

Physics

Head of Art & Textiles, Head of Churchill House

Mr T Sharkey, BA(Hons) (Exeter), PGCE, History, Head

Miss L Fontes, BA(Hons) (Leeds), PGCE, Classical

of History, UCAS Advisor

Civilisation, Latin, Head of Latin & Classics,

Miss K Skinner, BSc(Hons), Resident Tutor

Head of Second Year

Mrs J Smith, BEd(Hons) (Reading), Chemistry,

Ms K Gilbert, BA(Hons) (Chichester), PGCE, Textiles

Young Enterprise, AQA Bacc

Mr P Goldsbrough, BSC(Hons) (Nottingham),

Miss K Spencer, BA(Hons) (Chichester), Physical

PGCE, Chemistry

Education (maternity cover from Half Term)

Mrs E Gregan, BA(Hons) (Liverpool), PGCE, Drama,

Ms E Townsend, BA(Hons) (East Anglia), PGCE,

English, Film Studies (maternity leave from Half Term)

Art,Photography, Textiles, Head of First Year

Mrs J Gregory, BA(Hons), MA, PGCE, Art,

(maternity leave until Half Term)

Textiles & Photography

Mrs T Velazquez, BSc(Hons), PGCE, Spanish

Mrs S Hetherington, BSc (OU), Markham Housemistress,

Miss A van Ravenstein, BEd (Canterbury, N.Z.),

Science

Knatchbull Housemistress, English, Geography, PSHE

Mr I G Hillier, GLCM, FLCM, FCSM, FGMS, PGCE,

Mr A Verma, PhD (Nottingham), MA (Oxon), Business

Director of Music

Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Head of Economics

Miss I Hives, BA(Hons) (Bristol), Resident Tutor

Miss J Walker, BSC(Hons) (London), PGCE, Psychology

Mr M Hodges, BSc(Hons) (Imperial), PGCE, Mathematics,

Mrs J Warr, BA(Hons), MA (St Mary’s), Physical Education,

Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator

Director of Sport

Miss L Jackson, BA(Hons) (Aberystwyth), PGCE, History,

Miss R Weldon, BA(Hons), (Dartington),

PSHE, Head of Alexander House

Artist in Residence

Mr P Wilson, BEng(Hons) (Nottingham), PGCE, Mathematics, Head of Mathematics Miss H Woodward, DipHE – Mental Health Nursing, Resident Matron

Mrs J Hooper, B.Comm(Hons), DipSpid, Learning Support Mr N Ingham, Tennis Coach Miss E Krivenko, MMus (Diploma in Performance Moscow Conservatoire) (Hon), Piano Miss L Mogford, Netball coach Mr S Perkins, BMus, Violin Ms H Rawaf, Arabic Mr A Reich, German Mr R Smith, Percussion Mrs F Smyth, MSc (Reading), Turkish Mrs K Stanley, BMus(Hons), Piano Mr M Stanley, BMus, ARCM, Piano Mrs M Strain, MA (Moscow), Russian Mrs A Watson, BA(Hons) (Durham), Singing

Support Staff Bursar Deputy Bursar Finance Manager Bursar’s Assistant Accounts Assistant

Mrs J Wood, JP, BA(Hons), DipFM Mr M Heather, ACIB Miss G Plumb, ACA Mrs T Barber Mrs K Hilton

PA to Headmistress School Administrator Registrar Marketing Manager Administrative Assistant School Secretary

Mrs J Witt Mrs C Reader Mrs R Lloyd, BA(Hons) (London) Miss A Brown, BA(Hons)

Mrs K Sargeant Mrs S Alexander / Mrs D Macro BA(Hons) (Reading) External Exams Office Ms A Shevills Alumnae Officer Mrs S van der Veen, MA(Oxon) Domestic Bursar Mrs S Hemchaoui DeputyDomestic Bursar Mrs J Burns Head Chef Graham Garnett

Network Manager Theatre Technician Science Technicians Art & Design Technician School Doctor School Nurse School Chaplain Clerk of Works School Groundsman School Carpenter School Electrician School Painter

Mr J Skinner Mr R Pearn, BA(Hons) (Leeds) Miss S Bale/Mrs C Grater Mr C Esling Dr L Gardner, MB, BS Mrs S Horth, RGN (General & Paediatric) Rev J Sistig, MTh (Kwa-Zulu Natal), Religious Studies Mr R Cotterell Mr P Thompson Mr H Bowyer Mr M Collingwood Mr D Edwards

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Curriculum St George’s, Ascot offers a broad and stimulating allround education that is a modern, dynamic and exciting experience where the pupils are supported and encouraged within an environment of diverse academic and cultural enrichment.

Whilst there is an academically challenging, balanced, core syllabus for each Year Group, it is always tailored as

GCSE While most girls take ten GCSE subjects, each girl is advised individually as to the appropriate number to take, taking into consideration her strengths and weaknesses and any regular commitments to extra-curricular activities, such as sport, music or drama. We believe that it is better to aim for quality rather than quantity, as good grades for university applications are essential.

necessary to meet individual needs. Class sizes are small, enabling the teachers to identify the academic needs of each girl as an individual and adapt their lessons, so as to achieve the optimum results. Expectations are high; the girls are nurtured and encouraged to give of their best, no matter what their ability level. Lessons are suitably challenging without the pressure of an academic hot house environment. The dedicated, inspiring and caring staff are all specialists in their own academic fields. Staff give willingly and generously of their free time to provide an excellent system of additional out-of-lessons support.

First Year In the First Year at St George’s, all girls study Art, Drama, English, French, Geography, History, ICT, Mathematics, Music, Religious Studies, Science and Study Skills. In addition, they have designated weekly curriculum time for PSHC and PE. Second Year In the Second Year the curriculum is extended to include Latin in place of Study Skills.

Third Year In the Third Year, Spanish is added to the curriculum and some girls may choose a one-year course in Classical Civilisation rather than Latin.

Additional Girls may study an ‘exotic’ language as a paid extra.

Languages available include Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Turkish. Girls may also have paid extra support lessons in Study Skills.

All girls take English, English Literature, Mathematics, Science (either Core and Additional or three separate sciences), a Modern Language and a Humanity (chosen from Geography, History and Religious Studies). In addition, girls choose up to two further subjects: courses offered include a second Humanity, a second Modern Language, Art, Business and Communication Systems, Drama, Physical Education, Latin, Music and Textiles.

A Level Girls study four or five AS level subjects in the Lower Sixth, before going on to study three or four subjects at A2 level in the Upper Sixth. A full A-level is AS plus A2.

In addition, girls are able to choose from a wide programme of courses which enable them to develop essential transferable skills in areas such as communication and IT.

Girls may also study for the AQA Baccalaureate, in addition to A-levels. This involves the well-respected Extended Project Qualification, as well as Critical Thinking AS level and a programme of enrichment activities and community service. Grades are awarded based on A-level grades plus the Extended Project.

International Students Depending on a girl’s level of English, she may be required to have paid extra lessons in English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Detailed Curriculum Booklets are available for download from the St George’s website or upon request from the Deputy Head.

A-level subjects offered are: Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Literature, Film Studies, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, History of Art, Modern Languages (French, Spanish and other languages by arrangement), Music, Photography, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Textiles and Critical Thinking (AS).

Each subject taken at AS level will be examined in modular examinations during the Lower Sixth year. Each A2 subject will also consist of modules, one of which will be synoptic. Students will be awarded university entrance points for any subject taken at A-level or taken as AS but not carried through to A2. An AS is worth 50% of the points awarded for the same grade at A-level.

There are also opportunities to have individual coaching in squash and tennis, various dance disciplines, musical instruments (including theory), and speech and drama.

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A Level Results 2012

GCSE Results 2012 Number of Students

Subject

St George’s

National

St George’s National

A*

A

B

C

D

E

+ –

A*-B%

A*-B%

A*-C%

Art

0

5

1

1

0

0

7

85%

58%

100%

82%

Biology

1

0

1

2

0

1

5

40%

52%

80%

Chemistry

2

0

2

1

0

1

6

67%

60%

Chinese

4

2

0

0

0

0

6

100%

Classics: Classical Civilisation

0

1

0

2

0

0

3

Drama & Theatre Studies

0

0

2

0

2

2

Economics

0

1

3

1

0

English Literature

0

3

1

4

Film Studies

0

0

0

French

0

1

Further Mathematics

1

Geography

Number of Students

Subject

National

St George’s National

A*

A

B

C

D

+ –

A*-B%

A*-B%

A*-C%

A*-C%

Art

7

5

2

0

0

14

100%

48%

100%

76%

73%

Biology

12

8

10

1

0

31

97%

55%

100%

73%

83%

79%

Business & Comm Systems

12

16

7

1

1

37

95%

37%

97%

60%

NA

100%

NA

Chemistry

11

12

8

0

0

31

100%

75%

100%

93%

Chinese

0

0

1

NA

NA

0

100%

100%

0

NA

NA

1

100%

33%

79%

7

0

0

9

73%

50%

2

100%

47%

0

49%

50%

Drama

100%

4

0

5

80%

63%

80%

82%

English Language

7

23

7

0

0

37

100%

35%

100%

64%

0

0

8

50%

50%

100%

81%

English Literature (iGCSE)

15

21

1

0

0

37

100%

31%

100%

76%

0

1

0

1

0%

NA

0%

NA

French

6

6

7

2

0

21

90%

47%

100%

71%

2

0

0

0

3

100%

69%

100%

87%

Geography

7

12

4

0

0

23

100%

49%

100%

70%

2

0

0

0

0

3

100%

78%

100%

89%

History

7

11

3

0

0

21

100%

51%

100%

69%

0

1

1

0

0

0

2

100%

58%

100%

83%

Italian

2

0

0

0

0

2

100%

NA

100%

NA

Government & Politics

0

2

2

4

0

0

8

50%

59%

100%

81%

Japanese

1

0

0

0

0

1

100%

NA

100%

NA

History

3

1

2

0

0

0

6

100%

56%

100%

82%

Latin

4

2

0

0

0

6

100%

79%

100%

89%

History of Art

0

1

2

0

0

0

3

100%

NA

100%

NA

Mathematics (iGCSE)

10

12

10

5

0

37

87%

30%

100%

64%

Mathematics

3

2

1

4

1

0

11

55%

66%

91%

81%

Music

1

1

0

1

0

3

67%

60%

100%

78%

Music

0

0

0

1

1

0

2

0%

43%

50%

70%

PE Science

2

1

0

0

0

3

100%

81%

100%

71%

Photography

0

2

2

2

0

0

6

67%

NA

100%

NA

Physics

6

11

12

2

0

31

94%

74%

100%

93%

Psychology

0

0

0

5

0

0

5

0%

44%

100%

70%

Religious Studies

6

2

0

0

0

8

100%

55%

100%

74%

Religious Studies

0

1

2

1

0

0

4

75%

56%

100%

80%

Science (Additional)

0

1

3

2

0

6

67%

34%

100%

55%

Russian

3

0

0

0

0

0

3

100%

NA

100%

NA

Science (Combined)

0

1

2

3

0

6

50%

23%

100%

55%

Spanish

0

1

2

0

0

0

3

100%

66%

100%

86%

Spanish

5

3

6

3

2

19

74%

52%

90%

73%

Textile Design

0

3

1

0

0

0

4

100%

NA

100%

NA

Textiles

3

2

0

0

0

5

100%

NA

100%

NA

Total

17

29

27

28

5

2

108

125 152 89

20

3

389

A*-C%

Total

E 2% 26%

D 1%

39%

26% 26% 24%

32%

23%

D 5%

19% 16%

A* 16% 22%

C 23%

15%

23%

C 5%

25%

8% 5%

A 26%

6% 2%

A* National

A

B

St George’s, Ascot

C

D

E

A* 32%

B 23% 16%

15%

6

St George’s

8%

7% 5%

B 26%

1%

A* National

A

B

C

D

0%

A 39%

E

St George’s, Ascot

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University Destinations 2007 - 2012 University

Total

University

Total

We believe that school does not end with the last lesson of the day and that enrichment out of the classroom is a very powerful complement to our curriculum. In addition to the regular clubs, academic clinics and educational trips on offer to the girls, St George’s offers a wealth of opportunities to broaden the girls’ cultural horizons.

Anglia Ruskin University

1

The Arts University College at Bournemouth

1

Bath Spa University

1

The University of Edinburgh

7

Cardiff University

4

The University of Essex

1

Central St Martin's School of Art, London

8

The University of Hong Kong

1

Chelsea College of Art

4

The University of Hull

1

Durham University

3

The University of Kent

5

Goldsmith's College London

1

The University of Manchester

2

Imperial College, London

2

The University of Nottingham

13

King's College London

4

The University of Warwick

1

Lancaster University

3

The University of York

1

London School of Economics and Political Science

3

University College London

Loughborough University

1

University for the Creative Arts

2

Middlesex University

1

University of Bath

1

Northumbria University

1

University of Birmingham

1

University of Brighton

1

Clubs and Activities include

University of Bristol

5

University of Cambridge

1

Academic Clinics, Art, Athletics, Badminton, Ballet, Bible Study, The Big Sound (Choir), Book Club, Chapel Choir, Classic Comedy, Community Service, Confirmation Classes, Cookery, Craft, Creative Writing, Current Affairs, Debating, Drama, Film Club, Fitness Training, Flute Group, Golf, Headmistress’s Lectures, History Girls, Horse Riding, ICT Club, Jazz Group, Lacrosse, Language Film Society, Law Society (with Eton), Life Drawing, Model United Nations, Modern Dance, Music Theory, Netball, Orchestra, Pilates, Philosophy, Photography and Digital Imaging, Politics Society (with Eton), Polo, Public Speaking, Royal Holloway Lectures, Science, Sixth Form Lecture Series (alternate weeks), Squash, Street Jazz, Strings Group, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Unihoc, Wine Tasting, Young Enterprise and Zumba.

Newcastle University Nottingham Trent University Oxford Brookes University

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Enrichment

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Evening and Weekend Activities include We endeavour to ensure that every girl experiences at least one ballet, opera and classical concert during her time here. Every girl will have performed in a House play, taken part in declamation and public-speaking, raised substantial amounts for charity and will also have experienced formal dinners with staff, parents and students from other schools. These are rites of passage that young women cannot experience in a classroom, but are so important to their development.

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Oxford University

4

University of Colorado, Boulder, USA

1

Penn State University, Pennsylvania, USA

1

University of East Anglia

1

Pepperdine University, California, USA

1

University of Exeter

Plymouth University

1

University of Glasgow

1

Queen Mary, University of London

1

University of Glasgow & Christie's

1

Regent's College London

1

University of Leeds

Richmond, The American International University in London

2

Roehampton University

1

Royal Holloway, University of London

4

Sheffield Hallam University

1

SOAS School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London)

2

Stanford University, California, USA

1

St Mary's University College, Twickenham

1

11

26

University of Liverpool

1

University of London Institute, Paris

1

University of Southampton

5

University of St Andrews

3

University of Surrey

2

University of the Arts London

3

University of the West of England, Bristol

3

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA

1

University of Westminster

4

St George’s prides itself on the excellent range of activities on offer to the boarders in the evening and at weekends.

We aim to make the activities challenging and fun and to include important cultural experiences as well as informal days out.

We recognise the importance of socialising with other schools and regularly arrange socials and activities with local schools such as Eton, Harrow, Radley and Papplewick.

Art Masterclasses with the Artist in Residence, Baking, Board Games, Candle making, Cinema Club, Cookery, Creative Bag making, Eco-fashion, Horse-Riding, Needlework & Knitting, Prep clinic with the Resident Tutors, Sports Fixtures, Sports Hall Games, Visiting the Elderly and Zumba.

In addition, external trips and activities take place every weekend. Each term your daughter may have the opportunity to take part in activities such as an Army Assault Course, a Ceilidh with Eton, a Duck Tour of London, exploring Oxford, fireworks at Ascot Racecourse, a ramble in Runnymede, a Shakespeare Play at the RSC, Stratford, shopping in Marlow or Windsor, going to Thorpe Park or a trip to Whipsnade Zoo.

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School Day

Tailored Boarding

Admissions Process

Boarders get up at 7.15am every weekday morning and breakfast is at 7.30am. After breakfast girls have 20 minutes before they need to be in their Form Room for registration – during which time they are expected to make their bed and tidy their dorm, see the Housemistress if they need to and get their books for the day. Day girls should arrive in school in time for morning registration.

St George’s has a unique boarding structure known as Tailored Boarding, which allows you and your daughter to find the best combination for her needs, which can adapt to the demands of the school activities on a termly basis.

Applying to St George’s

8.15 am

Registration

8.30 am

Chapel or Tutorial

8.50-9.25 am

Lesson 1

9.25-10.00 am

Lesson 2

10.00-10.20 am

Morning Break

10.20-10.55 am

Lesson 3

10.55-11.30 am

Lesson 4

11.30-12.10 pm

Lesson 5

12.10-12.45 pm

Lesson 6 (Sixth Form only)

12.10-1.25 pm

Lunch

1.20pm

Registration

1.35-2.10 pm

Lesson 7

2.10-2.45 pm

Lesson 8

2.45-3.25 pm

Lesson 9

3.25-4.00 pm

Lesson 10

4.00-4.15 pm

Tea

4.15-5.15 pm

Activities / Early Prep / Friday Service (until 5.00pm)

5.25-6.15/45pm

Prep (for boarders and day girls)

Optional early finish on Friday at 5.00pm.

Prep finishes at staggered times depending on the year group. First Years finish at 6.15pm, Second Years at 6.25pm, Third Years at 6.35pm and Fourth Years upward at 6.45pm.

Day girls may be collected when Prep has finished.

Supper is from 6.30pm and after supper there are different activities on different days of the week: these include Sport Clubs, Art Club, and Drama Club.

Bed times vary according to the year group, starting at 9.00pm.

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In addition to the traditional Full Boarding and Day places, St George’s offers girls the option of boarding four, five or six nights a week, choosing the nights depending on her commitments in school. Tailored Boarding encourages girls to get the best out of school and home life.

A weekly bus service to and from Central London departs from St George’s on Friday evening and returns to school on Sunday evening, allowing London boarders the opportunity to maximise time at home over the weekend.

For more information about Tailored Boarding at St George’s please speak to the Registrar or contact the School Office on 01344 629 900 or by email on office@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk.

We try to make the procedure of applying for a place at St George’s as straightforward as possible. Admissions are coordinated by the Registrar, Mrs Ros Lloyd, who will be very happy to discuss any questions that you may have; she can be contacted on 01344 629920 or by email on admissions@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk.

There are three key entry points to St George’s. We take two forms in the First Year (age 11+), and an additional form into the Third Year (age 13+). The next main intake is at Sixth Form (age 16+). Girls may also join at other times, but we are not able to accept students into the Fifth Year or Upper Sixth.

Entrance to the First Year and Sixth Form is by our own entrance examinations. Entrance in the Third Year is by ISEB Common Entrance.

We have two Open Mornings each year, one in September and one in April. From Year 4 upwards, girls also have the opportunity to visit St George’s for our optional Educational Days with Boarding Taster nights. These take place on a Saturday, once per term. The Educational Days are very informal occasions and are an excellent way for your daughter to become familiar with the school, staff and other girls applying for a place. Each Educational Day has a different theme run by an academic department in the school, enabling you to choose the subjects that will most appeal to your daughter. Please check the events page on the website for details of the next Educational Day. The admissions process at St George’s is outlined below: 1 2 3 4

Request a prospectus either online or by contacting the Registrar Attend one of our Open Days and/or arrange an individual visit to the school Complete the Registration Form and return with registration fee of £100 In the year prior to admission, St George’s will ask for confirmation of your child’s attendance at the examination day or registration for Common Entrance for 13+

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For 11+ entry, your child will attend an Admissions Day during the Autumn Term prior to entry; for 13+ and Sixth Form entry your daughter will be invited in to spend a day with her prospective year group 6 St George’s will request a report from the Head of your child’s current school 7 First Year Entrance Examinations (English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning and interview) will take place on the last Saturday in January prior to entry. 13+ Common Entrance takes place in June 8 Scholarship assessments take place, if applicable 9 The offer letter will be sent out 10 Payment of deposit is made to accept the place offered Entrance Examinations

The aim of the assessment process is to identify potential. We are looking for well-rounded girls with a genuine interest in education in the broadest sense of the word, with interests that stretch beyond the confines of the academic curriculum. The school has strong traditions in music, drama, art, community activities and sport. There are many extra-curricular activities, all of which are important in developing a well-balanced, confident individual.

Admission to St George’s is by selective examination, interview and report from your daughter’s current school.

Entry into the First Year (11+) Registration for entry at 11+ should ideally be received by the end of October prior to the year of entry. Girls will attend an Admissions Day in the November of Year 6 and in the following January will be invited to sit the St George's Entrance Examinations in Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning. As part of the Entrance Examinations girls will also have a short interview with the Headmistress or a senior member of staff and will be asked to prepare a short (three-minute) presentation on a subject of their choice. Sample papers are available upon request.

We take into account, too, the report from your daughter’s current school and her additional interests and talents.

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Scholarships & Bursaries

Girls for whom English is not the first language are required to take a Language Proficiency Test.

St George’s offers 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form scholarships each year for excellence in: Academic performance Art Drama (not 11+) Music Sport

Once an offer has been made and accepted, girls will be invited to attend the Freshers’ Day in June to meet their tutors and peers, prior to starting at St George’s in September.

Entry into the Third Year (13+) For 13+ entry, girls will sit the Common Entrance Examination at their Preparatory School held in June for entry in the following September. For girls seeking entry at 13+ who are not being prepared for Common Entrance, please contact the Registrar, Mrs Lloyd, on 01344 629920.

Girls will be invited to spend a day at St George’s and also to stay overnight in the boarding house if they are applying for a boarding place.

Scholarship examinations at 13+ are set by St George’s and will take place in the May prior to entry, at St George’s.

We take into account, too, the report from your daughter’s previous school and her additional interests and talents. Girls for whom English is not the first language are required to take a Language Proficiency Test.

Entry into the Sixth Form (16+) If you are considering applying for the Sixth Form at St George’s we invite you to arrange a private appointment to have a tour of the school and to meet with the Assistant Head (Head of Sixth Form). A provisional offer may then be made after an interview with the Head of Sixth Form which will be dependent on your daughter’s GCSE results.

The requirement for entry is at least six A* - C grades at GCSE or equivalent, with at least a B in any subject to be taken at A Level.

Scholarship examinations for entry into the Sixth Form are set by St George’s and will take place in October prior to entry, at St George’s.

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Purpose of Scholarships International Students International students are invited to apply for entry to St George’s. For details of the relevant assessment process please contact the Registrar, Mrs Ros Lloyd, on 01344 629920 or by email on admissions@stgeorgesascot.org.uk.

All international students are required to sit entrance examinations at their current school, the local British Council office or at St George’s. All international students will be required to sit papers in English. A Level students may also be required to sit papers in the subjects they wish to study.

International Students who do not have the required English Language qualifications for entry into a British University will be required to study for the IELTS examination in the Sixth Form.

It is a legal requirement that international students have a local guardian who lives in England. The guardian should be someone who speaks good English and who can host your daughter during half terms, exeats, at the beginning and end of terms or in the case of an emergency. This is a standard requirement in UK independent schools.

Scholarships are designed to reward excellence and to celebrate exceptional talent. In recognition of this achievement, the scholar is offered a reduction in the tuition fees up to the end of GCSE or the Sixth Form, whilst at St George’s. In addition, music scholars are offered free tuition in musical instruments. Details of the arrangements will be sent to all who express an interest.

Scholarships are conditional on a girl’s satisfactory conduct and contribution to the school. Where appropriate, an All-Round Scholarship may be awarded.

Scholarships are worth 10% of tuition fees. In addition, in exceptional cases, an Exhibition, normally worth 5% of tuition fees, may be awarded to girls with talent in one or more of the areas outlined above.

We encourage parents of Scholars who anticipate that they will experience difficulty in meeting the balance of the tuition fees to apply at the same time for one of the school’s means-tested bursaries described below, when they register their child.

Scholarships at 11+ Academic Scholarships are awarded on the basis of performance in the School’s own 11+ Entrance Examinations.

Art Scholarships are awarded to girls with genuine interest in and enthusiasm for the subject. Candidates should submit a portfolio of no more than six sheets of work, some of which should demonstrate independent study. It is very important that the work is created from a desire to make Art, rather than a need for a scholarship portfolio. There should be evidence of work in a variety of media, including three-dimensional pieces, which should be photographed. Candidates should also submit an A4 sketchbook, demonstrating ability to record from observation. There will be an informal interview with members of the Art Department when candidates will be expected to discuss their own work, as well as the work of

other artists. The Art scholar will be expected to make a strong contribution to the artistic life of the school. A scholar will be expected to take at least one Art subject at GCSE; if she does not, she will forfeit the scholarship.

Music Scholarships are awarded after audition and interview by the Director of Music. Candidates should demonstrate potential to reach the highest grades on at least one instrument. Music scholars are expected to take a leading part in the musical life of the school. It is a condition of the award that they continue to do so.

Music Awards are also available for girls who have not reached Grade 2 but who show talent and a great interest in music.

Sports Scholarships are awarded to a girl with exceptional ability and promise in at least one of the major sports played at St George’s. Girls will be assessed for their level of skill and fitness, as well as ability. They should have achieved a high standard in school and club teams. In addition to the normal references required, supporting references from school, club and regional coaches (if applicable) are recommended. The Sports scholar will be expected to demonstrate a positive attitude towards school sport and to maintain good conduct on and off the pitch. Continued contribution to the sporting life of the school is required for retention of this award.

Evaluation of a candidate for the award of an Art, Music or Sport Scholarship will take place during the Autumn Term before entry. In addition to the Head’s reference, specialist references from the appropriate Heads of Department are expected.

All scholarships are seen as prestigious awards and are worth 10% of tuition fees. They may be further enhanced by means-tested bursaries.

Scholarships at 11+ are awarded for the five-year course leading up to GCSE. A scholar is expected to work to the best of her ability and to be a good ambassador for the school. In exceptional circumstances, and after a period of warning, a scholarship may be revoked if a girl does not maintain the standards expected by the school of a scholar in her field.

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Scholarships at 13+ (available to Internal and External candidates) Academic Scholarships are awarded on the basis of performance in the St George’s 13+ Scholarship Examinations and a satisfactory performance in the ISEB Common Entrance examination or (in the case of internal candidates), satisfactory performance in the end-of-term examinations.

Art Scholarships are awarded to girls with genuine interest in and enthusiasm for the subject. Candidates should submit a portfolio of no more than six sheets of work, some of which should demonstrate independent study. It is very important that the work is created from a desire to make Art, rather than a need for a scholarship portfolio. There should be evidence of work in a variety of media, including three-dimensional pieces, which should be photographed. Candidates should also submit an A4 sketchbook, demonstrating ability to record from observation. There will be an informal interview with members of the Art Department when candidates will be expected to discuss their own work, as well as the work of other artists. The Art scholar will be expected to make a strong contribution to the artistic life of the school.

A scholar will be expected to take at least one Art subject at GCSE; if she does not, she will forfeit the scholarship.

The award will be continued into the Sixth Form only if the girl continues with at least one Art and Design A Level.

Drama Scholarships are awarded to girls who show exceptional ability and promise in Drama. Girls will be asked to audition and will be interviewed by the Head of Drama. They will be expected to have good vocal and physical skills. Drama scholars will be expected to demonstrate a positive attitude towards school drama.

They will be expected to participate fully in school productions and to act as positive role models in behaviour and commitment. It is a condition of the award that they continue to do so.

Music Scholarships are awarded after audition and interview by the Director of Music. Candidates should demonstrate potential to reach the highest grades on at least one instrument and be at a nearly similar standard on a second. They will be expected to take a short aural and theory test. Music scholars are expected to take a leading part in the musical life of the school. It is a condition of the award that they continue to do so.

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Sports Scholarships are awarded for those with exceptional ability and promise in at least one of the major sports played at St George’s. Girls will be assessed for their level of skill and fitness as well as ability. They should have achieved a high standard in school and club teams and be approaching County standard in at least one sport. In addition to the normal references required, supporting references from school, club and regional coaches are recommended. Sports scholars will be expected to demonstrate a positive attitude towards school sport and to maintain good conduct on and off the pitch. Contribution to the sporting life of the school is required for retention of this award.

Assessments for the award of an Art, Drama, Music or Sports Scholarship will take place in the Spring Term before entry. In addition to the Head’s reference, a specialist reference from the appropriate Head of Department is expected.

All scholarships are seen as prestigious awards and are worth 10% of tuition fees. They may be further enhanced by means-tested bursaries.

Scholarships at 13+ are awarded until the end of the Sixth Form. A scholars is expected to work to the best of her ability and to be a good ambassador for the school. In exceptional circumstances, and after a period of warning, a Scholarship may be revoked if a girl does not maintain the standards expected by the school of a scholar in her field.

Sixth Form Scholarships Academic Scholarships are awarded on the basis of performance in the St George’s 16+ Scholarship Examinations, consisting of a General Paper and two chosen subject papers. These scholarships will be awarded only to candidates who achieve a suitably academic standard in all papers. In addition, a satisfactory performance in GCSE or equivalent examinations is expected.

Additional scholarships may be awarded post GCSEs to any outstanding internal candidates who have not already received a Sixth Form Academic Scholarship.

Art Scholarships Candidates will be required to present a portfolio and attend an interview with the Head of Art. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to art, and will be expected to make a contribution to the artistic life of the school throughout their at time at the school. Art Scholars will be expected to study at least one Art and Design A Level. Art scholarships will be awarded only to pupils who have passed the school’s entrance requirements for the Sixth Form.

Drama Scholarships Drama scholarships are awarded to outstanding girls who act with exceptional ability or have a proven talent for the technical side of the Theatre.

Candidates will be required to give a short performance together with an interview with the Head of Drama. They will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to drama, and will be expected to make a contribution to school drama throughout their time at the school. Candidates for the Sixth Form Drama scholarship will also be required to sit a scholarship paper, details of which can be obtained from the Head of Drama. Drama scholarships will be awarded only to pupils who have attained the school’s entrance requirements. They will be expected to study Drama and Theatre Studies A Level.

Sports Scholarships Sports scholarships are awarded to outstanding, all-round sportswomen who have achieved a high level of competence in one or more sports.

Candidates will be assessed and interviewed by the Director of Sport, and will be expected to demonstrate qualities of leadership and team play of a very high order.

They will also be required to write a letter of application, outlining their specialised talents. They will be expected to make a contribution to the sporting life of the school throughout their time at the school. Sports scholarships will be awarded only to pupils who have attained the school’s entrance requirements.

Scholarships at 16+ are awarded for the duration of the Sixth Form, with the proviso that scholars are working at the required standard. A scholar is expected to work to the best of her ability and to be a good ambassador for the school. In exceptional circumstances, and after a period of warning, a scholarship may be revoked if a girl does not maintain the standards expected by the school of a scholar in her field.

Music Scholarships Music scholarships are awarded to outstanding musicians who play any instrument or sing with exceptional ability. Candidates will be required to perform a short recital on their instrument(s) together with possible practical tests. They will also be interviews with the Director of Music. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to music, and will be expected to make a contribution to the musical life of the school throughout their time at the school.

Music scholarships will be awarded only to pupils who have attained the school’s entrance requirements.

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Fees & Financial Information

Location & Transport

A non-returnable fee of £100 is charged when a girl is registered with the school. A deposit is payable when the offer of a place at the school is accepted. This is currently £1,000 for a day pupil and £1,800 for a boarding place.

Normally the balance of the deposit is returned after deduction of extras following the girl’s final term. The deposit will be retained, should the accepted place not be taken up.

Directions

Local Transport

When using satellite navigation please ensure that St George’s Lane is selected. There is limited access to St George’s from Wells Lane.

St George’s currently operates two local minibus routes, one in conjunction with First Choice Bus and one with Ascot Cars. The girls are collected from several different locations as listed below. We are always happy to discuss alternative or additional routes with new parents who would like their daughter to travel to school by minibus.

The routes are reviewed annually to ensure that the quickest routes are on offer. The current cost per return journey is £9 per person per day.

By Road From M3, junction 3, take the A322 towards Bracknell.

At the second roundabout take second exit A332 towards Windsor. After approximately 2¾ miles, at the next

Fees 2012-2013 Day fees per term Full Boarding Tailored Boarding

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Payment by Direct Debit Arrangements can also be made for payment of fees by monthly Direct Debit. Please contact the Bursar for details.

Extra Expenses

Childcare Vouchers

General text books and normal stationery requirements, along with Personal Accident Insurance, are included in the fees. Examination fees are charged at cost, and text books, which are annotated by a pupil for her own use are extra charges to the bill.

Childcare vouchers can be used towards the boarding component of a girl’s school fees until 1 September following her 15th birthday. Please contact the Finance Manager for further information.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Other optional additional expenses will be at the discretion of the parents. These include such items as music lessons, specific learning tuition, trips to concerts or the theatre, outdoor expeditions, and societies and clubs.

Information on costs is available from the Bursar.

Occasional Boarding Day girls may board on an occasional basis at a charge of £55 per night, when there is spare accommodation available in school.

Scholarships are awarded for academic merit. These awards will be either for the period up to a pupil’s GCSE examinations or for the Sixth Form. All scholarships awards will be based on the day fee.

Academic, Art, Music and Sport Scholarships are available in the First Year. Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport are available at 13+. Academic Sixth Form Scholarships are applied for in the Autumn Term of the Fifth Year. Art, Drama, Music and Sport Scholarships are also available.

All-Rounder Scholarships may also be offered.

Payment School fees are payable in advance by the first day of each term. A full term’s notice is required before the removal of a pupil from the school; otherwise, a full term’s fees will be payable in lieu of notice.

Advance payment of fees The school operates a scheme which gives a tax-free saving to those who pay in advance towards their daughter’s fees. We can provide estimates of either the sum required to cover a known amount of fees, or calculate the amount of fees which would be provided by depositing a given sum.

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A limited number of means-tested bursaries are available to support girls whose parents are not able to afford the fees in whole, or part, subject to availability of funds. For details, please contact the Bursar.

roundabout take third exit, A329 (High Street) and continue straight over the next roundabout. Turn right into St George’s Lane and then take the first left into Wells Lane. St George’s School is on the right-hand side.

From M4, junction 6, take the A322 towards Windsor, then the A308 (Goslar Way and Osborne Road), rejoining the A332 towards Ascot. Continue on this road for approximately 3½ miles through Windsor Great Park and take the first exit at the twin miniroundabouts. Continue on the A330 (Winkfield Road), passing Ascot Racecourse on your right. At the crossroads continue straight across into St George’s Lane and then take the first left into Wells Lane. St George’s School is on the right-hand side.

By Rail Ascot Railway Station is approximately five minutes by taxi from St George’s, and is approximately 45 minutes from Waterloo.

Transport

Route 1 Maidenhead: Thicket Roundabout, Harrow Lane, Blue River Café Route 2 Gerrards Cross, Stoke Poges, Slough, Windsor For more information on Route 1 please contact the Deputy Bursar on 01344 629921.

For more information on Route 2 please contact First Choice Minibus Services Ltd Unit A-1D Techno Park Crabtree Road Thorpe Trading Estate Thorpe Surrey TW20 8RN Tel Email Web

+44 (0)1784 430000 info@fcmbs.com www.firstchoicebus.com

To confirm routes, availability and possible new pick-up points please contact First Choice directly and quote ‘St George’s, Ascot’.

London Bus St George’s operates a weekly transport service to and from Central London, collecting from South Kensington and Chiswick on a Sunday evening and dropping off in the same locations on Friday evening. Further information and booking forms are available from the Deputy Bursar on 01344 629921.

Please note that this service is an agreement between First Choice and parents, and as such the school has no responsibility for the operation of coach services.

Contact Details Bursar Mrs Julia Wood jwood@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk Finance Manager Miss Gill Plumb finance@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk

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We request that the name of the above-named child be registered as a prospective pupil and we enclose a cheque for the non-refundable Registration Fee of £100 (cheques to be made payable to ‘St George’s Ascot Trust Limited’).

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