Information Booklet 2017 – 2018
Introduction
Values
Academic
This booklet aims to give a clear understanding of the finer details that you will need to know when considering a place at Repton School for your son or daughter.
The School’s values underpin our work and all our policies, initiatives and day-to-day endeavours have a touchstone in the values. By using them in this way, all of us in Repton are working with a common purpose and for pupils, this leads to educational outcomes with integrity and coherence.
Academic work is at the heart of what we do at Repton School. Our aim is to allow each pupil to develop his or her potential to the maximum. This means setting the highest academic expectations for each Reptonian and then developing the systems to monitor and support each pupil’s individual progress. We believe that this allows pupils to achieve more than they may have imagined possible.
Here we outline the process of applying for a place at the School and the scholarships and awards that are available. We also discuss the details of life at Repton including the academic curriculum, extra-curricular activities, the daily routine and life in the House. You will undoubtedly have further questions, therefore please feel free to get in touch at any time to discuss these.
Wholeness of the person in moral, intellectual, social and physical endeavours Truth reached in a life-long process of learning Excellence as an aspiration for all, in every pursuit, both individual and collaborative Respect founded on a deep regard for common humanity and the unexceptional in each other
Aims of the School
B Block (Year 9) We offer all pupils in B Block a broad and balanced curriculum. Pupils study: Biology, Chemistry, Classics (either Latin or Classical Civilisation), English, Ethical and Religious Studies, French, Geography, History, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Mathematics, Physical Education and Physics. Pupils study German or Spanish as a second modern foreign language. Some specialised learning support lessons and lessons in English as an additional language (“EAL”) are taught as an alternative to French. There is also a timetabled programme of creative lessons: all pupils study both Design Technology and Art and most pupils will study two of Music, Drama and ICT (creative applications). The curriculum is revised regularly; changes are therefore likely from time to time.
A/O Blocks (Years 10/11) The aim of the School is that every Reptonian should become a fulfilled individual and responsible citizen. Each pupil has a unique potential for achievement, and the School aims to provide an ordered community with the facilities and ethos to instruct, encourage and inspire pupils to develop their own talents and play a full part in society. Strong emphasis is placed on rigour in academic achievement. Great store is also placed on the cultivation of interests in fields as diverse as music, drama, art, design and information technologies and individual and team sports. Moral and spiritual awareness, high personal standards and good manners are cultivated. In all these ways the richness of life of the boarding community at Repton develops young men and women with self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities, as well as respect and responsibility for others. The aim is to ensure that these formative years are not only enjoyable at the time but recognised as the necessary preparation for citizenship in the years to come.
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Pupils at Repton in A/O Blocks study a combination of core and optional subjects. All pupils study English, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (leading either to three GCSEs in separate sciences for the more able students or two GCSEs in Science). The vast majority of pupils also take a modern foreign language (French, German or Spanish) as a core GCSE. In A Block, all pupils receive one lesson in ICT and one lesson in PSHCE per week. Pupils choose three subjects as optional subjects from the following list: Art, Business, Classical Civilisation, Classical Greek with Latin (“Gratin”), Design Technology, Drama, French (for dual linguists), Geography, History, Latin, Music, Physical Education and Religious Studies. Art and Music may also be taken “off the timetable” to provide pupils with the choice of a fourth optional subject. Specialised learning support lessons and lessons in EAL are taught as an alternative to the core modern foreign language. The top set in Mathematics takes the GCSE at the end of A Block and then studies a more advanced course in O Block.
GCSE optional subjects are arranged in option blocks and whilst we naturally attempt to satisfy the desired combination of courses chosen by each individual pupil, we are not able to guarantee that every combination can be made available. The curriculum is revised regularly; changes are therefore likely from time to time. More detailed information about the GCSE curriculum can be found in the GCSE Curriculum Booklet available at: www.repton.org.uk/ ao-blockcurriculum-years-1011
Sixth Form (Years 12/13) Each of the following subjects is available as a full A-level over two years: Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Design Technology, Drama and Theatre, Economics, English Literature, French, Geography, German, Politics, History, Latin, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Spanish and Textiles. Computer Science is available as an ASLevel only over two years. All pupils choose four subjects at the start of the Lower Sixth. During the Lent term of the Lower Sixth, each pupil decides his or her final academic programme for the remainder of the Sixth Form. A pupil may opt to drop one subject and continue with three subjects to A-level or to continue with all four subjects. In the Lower Sixth, most pupils take “Extend and Enlighten”, a course designed by the School to expand awareness of the world beyond the academic subjects that the pupils are studying. A-level subjects are arranged in option blocks and whilst we naturally attempt to satisfy the desired combination of courses chosen by each individual pupil, we are not able to guarantee that every combination can be made available. The curriculum is revised regularly; changes are therefore likely from time to time. More detailed information about the Sixth Form curriculum can be found in the Sixth Form Curriculum Booklet available at: www.repton.org.uk/sixth-form-years-1213 Details of our examination results can be viewed on the website www.repton.org.uk/examination-results.
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Academic Learning Support
Inspiring Scholars
Daily Routine
The Learning Support department aims to identify and then to work with those pupils who require additional support to help them with their academic work.
The progress of all academic award holders is monitored throughout their time at Repton. A dedicated Master of the Scholars works closely with Heads of Department to develop the extensive opportunities offered to gifted and talented students. Most of the opportunities for stretching the brightest pupils occur in the course of regular classroom teaching, but there are also a number of societies which cater specifically for this need. Each department has an academic society which meets several times in the course of the school year, and these meetings are open to all interested.
For the first half of Michaelmas Term (i.e. the autumn term), the School is on Summer Timetable, with lessons in the first half of the afternoon and then activities before Tea. This changes after Half Term in Michaelmas, when sport and other activities take place straight after lunch and then lessons take place in the latter half of the afternoon. Summer Timetable returns in the second half of the Lent Term.
Before a pupil arrives at Repton we receive information from parents and our feeder schools and on entry all pupils are given tests in reading, writing and spelling. Those pupils who are identified as needing learning support are offered it either in small groups or individually. Individual education plans for each such pupil allow us to monitor progress. Staff in the School are constantly reminded that the provision of learning support at Repton is the responsibility of all teachers and the Head of Learning Support is always available to consult or to meet with parents.
Morning
There are no lessons on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons: this is when sports practices, fixtures and much of the cultural programme takes place. In the first half of the Michaelmas Term and in the Summer Term pupils may remain outside until 6.50pm but during Winter Timetable pupils are expected to be in their Houses after Tea. Some activities take place between Tea and Prep and after Prep, in particular music and play rehearsals.
Monday to Friday
Saturday
Breakfast
7.45am
7.45am
Chapel
8.30 Friday
Period 1
8.50 – 9.30
8.40 – 9.15
Period 2
9.35 – 10.15
9.20 – 9.55
Period 3
10.20 – 11.00
10.00 – 10.35
Break
11.00 – 11.30
10.35 – 11.00
Period 4
11.30 – 12.10
11.00 – 11.35
Period 5
12.15 – 12.55
11.40 – 12.15
Lunch
1.00
12.30
Afternoon Summer Timetable
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Winter Timetable
Breakfast
Monday & Friday
Wednesday
Monday & Friday
Wednesday
Period 6
2.00 – 2.35
2.00 – 2.40
3.50 – 4.25
4.25 – 5.05
Period 7
2.40 – 3.15
2.45 – 3.25
4.30 – 5.05
5.10 – 5.50
Period 8
3.20 – 4.00
5.10 – 5.50
Tea
6.00
6.00
Prep
7.00 – 9.00
7.00 – 9.00
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Extra-curricular We believe that when it comes to making education a successful and fulfilling experience for young people, wholeness is the key – and Repton School has the facilities, spiritual community, leaders, staff and coaches to provide that wholeness for its pupils. We aim to guide our pupils to the discovery of lifelong interests and opportunities for self-expression which are vital to the development of every human being.
Drama The Schools two theatres, the 400 Hall and the Charlesworth Studio Theatre, stand at the heart of the campus in the Precinct across the road from the Arch. Reptonians have full use of the refurbished 400 Hall, a stunning space that is better equipped than many major regional theatres. There is a wealth of dramatic activity available at Repton, including the following highlights: In the Michaelmas Term, new pupils can be involved in the first Studio production of the year or audition for the November School Play.
Art The Art School is open every day, including Sunday mornings and during Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons, enabling pupils to use the wide range of facilities or to join the extra-curricular courses available. At least one member of the Art staff will be present in the Art School to help pupils and instruct anyone wishing to use the facilities which include painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, print-making, photography and textiles.
Music The Music School is open every day until about 7.30pm and all pupils are encouraged to use its facilities which include numerous practice rooms, pianos, harpsichords, drum kits and music computers running Sibelius and Cubasis programmes. All instrumental lessons (except organ) take place in the Music School, as do all ensemble rehearsals (except Chapel Choir), and most of our Concert Society events, which are free to pupils. There is a vibrant musical scene at Repton, covering all types of music and all levels of expertise. There are orchestras, jazz and concert bands, choirs, pop groups and many sorts of ensembles, as well as concerts to attend, both during the day and in the evenings. The department includes a state-of-the-art recording studio and an exciting performance space in the Beldam Hall.
Pupils who prefer to work behind the scenes on extra-curricular productions and other school events will have the opportunity to join the technical and backstage team and receive training in lighting, sound and stage management. In January, auditions take place for the Lent Term productions and in April B Blockers are welcome to audition for the Summer Show which is performed in June. For those interested in working for the theatre in a supporting role, there are many opportunities to be involved with the backstage teams which provide technical assistance for productions and events in the School. Repton also holds Duologue competitions for Speech Day prizes. Pairs from all years take part; performing short pieces they have chosen or written. The range of activity varies from year to year, but there is always plenty going on. Pupils can even get together and put on their own shows. The theatres are open throughout the day and members of staff are usually available to answer any questions you may have, or listen to any proposals.
Sport We maintain a full programme of inter-school matches in a number of sports, but also have a highly developed and competitive inter-House programme. Sport plays a very important role in the day-to-day life of the School with a number of international sportsmen and women in a variety of disciplines among our alumni. Our facilities and coaching expertise are available for the benefit of the whole School and the sports programme aims to allow all pupils to develop their talents to the full, and above all, to enjoy their sport. In the Lower School, pupils are expected to take part in three sports sessions per week, and Sixth Form pupils are required to take part in two, although those in school teams will do significantly more than this.
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The main sports of the terms are Boys
Girls
Michaelmas
Football
Hockey
Lent
Hockey
Netball
Summer
Cricket
Tennis
There is also a wide variety of additional sports available to those who are either not selected for or who do not choose the major game of the term, including aerobics, athletics, badminton, basketball, climbing, cross country, fencing, girls’ football, golf, riding, rugby, sailing, squash, dance and swimming. Repton has a strong House sport tradition and this is keenly contested in all disciplines. Knockout competitions exist for many sports, but we also run House Leagues in the main sports which exclude the School’s 1st team players to enable all to have the opportunity to represent their House.
The Chapel There is a whole-school Chapel service on Friday morning at 8.30am and on Sunday a formal service attended by all boarders and day pupils who live in Repton, usually at 10.15am. In addition B Block have their own time in Chapel each Tuesday at 8.30am, where newcomers get to know the work of Chapel and its importance in the life of the School. The Chaplain is available to talk to pupils at any time and can be contacted by email, mobile or in person.
Design and Technology Centre CCF, Duke of Edinburgh The Design and Technology Centre is open to all pupils from – 5.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 2.00 – 5.00pm on Award Scheme and Community 2.30 Saturdays and from 2.00 – 4.00pm on Sundays. The aim is to provide the opportunity for all pupils (not just those following exam courses) Service to make use of the wide range of facilities and to undertake design An exciting range of activities exists for pupils on Wednesday afternoons with a strong emphasis on outdoor pursuits and service to the community. All pupils participate in the CCF programme in A Block (Year 10); cadets learn a variety of different practical skills and take part in overnight expeditions and a week-long camp. For those who elect to remain in the CCF, the programme also offers considerable opportunities for individuals to develop their leadership skills. In O Block there is also a further choice of joining the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Groups work to achieve their Silver Award in the GCSE year before moving on to the stiffer challenge of the Gold Award in the Sixth Form. Newcomers in the Sixth Form, who wish to join in should have previously completed their Silver Award or participated in an activity with a recognised Access Organisation. In the Sixth Form there is the additional option of joining the Community Service programme. Many of the activities are based in our local community; projects might include gardening for an elderly local resident or visiting old or disabled people in a nearby residential home; or if pupils prefer to work with children there are opportunities to help at a local primary school or assist children with special needs.
and make projects of their own choice, and a member of staff is always available to provide help and advice.
Societies There are many opportunities at Repton for both junior and senior pupils to get involved in a variety of academic societies or to take part in trips and expeditions. For Sixth Formers in particular these are exciting ways to deepen their academic interests and to develop the kind of skills which are valued at university.
Societies at Repton include: The Hampshire Society (Philosophy) The Senior and Junior Literary Societies The Senior and Junior Debating Societies The Marriott Society (History and Politics) The MFL Society The Medical Society The Gurney Society (Science) There are also two societies which specifically encourage the constant development of gifted and talented pupils. These are The Ramsey Society and The Temple Society and membership is by invitation only.
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Admissions Registration As soon as you have decided that you would like to proceed with an application to Repton, you are asked to register your child formally for a place at the School. Please complete the enclosed Registration form and return it to us together with a £100 registration fee. Your child’s name will then be added to the Entry List.
Deposits Approximately one year before entry, we will request a deposit, currently 10% of the termly boarding fee (whether Boarding or Day) to confirm that you are still interested in your son or daughter joining the School. Once paid, this deposit is refundable only if your child fails to qualify for entry through the entrance examinations.
Entrance by Examination 13+ Entry All pupils joining Repton at 13+ will normally take Common Entrance examinations in their final year at preparatory school. These examinations take place in the June prior to entry and further details can be obtained from your child’s current Headmaster or Headmistress. For those children not currently at a school following the Common Entrance syllabus, we have our own 13+ Entrance papers. Candidates are examined in Mathematics, English and Science and examinations are usually held late in the Michaelmas Term prior to entry. We must also receive a satisfactory reference from a candidate’s current school.
Overseas Pupils 14+ Entry Pupils may also enter Repton in Year 10, at the start of GCSE courses. 14+ applicants sit our entrance examinations in Mathematics, English and Science. We must also receive a satisfactory reference from a candidate’s current school.
Sixth Form Entry Entry to the Sixth Form is subject to a minimum requirement of five B grades at GCSE. Candidates must achieve at least a B grade at GCSE in a subject to be studied at AS-level, and an A grade in the case of Mathematics, any Science or a Modern Foreign Language. We must also receive a satisfactory reference from a candidate’s current school and all applicants must also take our Sixth Form entry examinations, either at Scholarship or General Entry level. Sixth Form entrance examinations are usually held at the beginning of November, for entry in the following September (closing date for applications is early October). All candidates will be interviewed and take three subjects for examination.
Enquiries: For further details of entry to Repton please contact the Registrar: Tel: 01283 559222, Email: registrar@repton.org.uk.
Entry Procedure 13+ Entry and 14+ Entry Entry for students from overseas is subject to our receiving copies of a candidate’s most recent school report and a satisfactory reference from the Headmaster of their present school. In addition we test candidates in English, Mathematics and Science.
Sixth Form Entry to the Sixth Form is subject to a satisfactory performance in our entrance papers and to our receiving copies of a candidate’s most recent school report and a satisfactory reference from the Headmaster of their present school. Candidates will sit an English test and may select three other subjects for examination from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, History, Business, French, Spanish, German, Latin, Greek, and Religious Studies.
Guardianship Overseas pupils must have an English-speaking UK based Guardian to take responsibility for their arrangements in the UK. This may be a parent, relative, friend or guardian who is able to take decisions on behalf of the pupil in an emergency. It is the responsibility of parents to arrange for a suitable guardian and parents must also take responsibility for the welfare of their children while they are staying with a guardian. We require parents and guardians to sign our Guardianship Agreement and the Guardianship Policy is available on the school website. The following guidelines should be noted:
There are several agencies that offer a guardianship service, for more information you can contact:
The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students (AEGIS) Contact: Ms Yasemin Wigglesworth Address: The Wheelhouse, Bond’s Mill Estate, Bristol Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3RF Tel/Fax: 0044 (0)1453 821 293 Email: info@aegisuk.net Website: www.aegisuk.net
Travel Repton is conveniently situated for the major motorway links and the East Midlands, Manchester and Birmingham International airports are easily reached. Local taxi and bus companies provide transport to and from all UK airports but it is the responsibility of the guardian to make these arrangements.
Passports and Visas The Taylor Partnership provide professional guidance and manage all Tier 4 (child) student Visa applications on our behalf. There is an additional fee of £650 for pupils who require a Visa and this will be charged with the first term’s fee and again on renewal.
1. The named Guardian is responsible for the pupil at all times other than those published by Repton as term-time and is also responsible for the pupil’s travel to and from Repton, including the organisation of visa applications. 2. Access to the Boarding Houses cannot be guaranteed more than two hours before or after the published start and end of terms and half terms. Outside these times the School is not responsible for pupils. 3. If pupils arrive at, or leave, the School during the term, this should be arranged to be between the hours of 8am and 10pm only, and the named contact should make arrangements for any overnight stay which is necessary in this country.
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Scholarships and Awards
Scholarships and Awards
Scholarships and Exhibitions are awarded in academic, sport and the creative arts subjects. To be awarded either a scholarship or an exhibition is a significant achievement and parents should recognise that not all those who are entered for a scholarship will be fortunate enough to gain an award.
Examinations Subjects
13+ Sport and Creative Arts Scholarships
The value of a scholarship award may vary from an honorary (or titular) award up to the maximum value of 20% remission of the Repton fee. It is the School’s usual policy to limit the value of awards to 20% and should your child sit for more than one type of scholarship, and is successful in more than one, then the combined value of all awards will not exceed 20%, although they will be entitled to the full titular prestige of all the awards won. However, it may be possible to enhance the value of an award with the addition of a bursary on an individual family circumstances (means-tested) basis.
3. French*.
13+ Scholarships Academic Pupils who attend a school that specifically prepares candidates for the Common Academic Scholarship Examination will sit these papers, in addition to interviews. Pupils who are at schools that do not specifically prepare for CASE will sit Repton’s own scholarship papers, based on KS3 along with interviews. The Common Academic Scholarship Papers are set by the Independent Schools Examination Board. Copies of past papers (except for those of French III and German) may be obtained from the Galore Park publication by telephoning 0203 122 6006, or by accessing the website: www.galorepark.co.uk. 13+ Scholarship candidates must be under 14 on 1st September of the year of entry and are usually nominated by their current school. These examinations take place at Repton School over three days at the beginning of May. Arrangements can be made for candidates to board during the examination period if they wish.
1. Mathematics. 2. English.
4. Science. 5. Latin**. 6. History. 7. Geography. 8. Religious Studies. * A paper in German can be offered as an alternative to the paper in French, to candidates who have studied German as their first modern foreign language. Please contact the Registrar in advance if you intend to take this subject. ** Latin need not be taken by candidates who are at Schools where Latin is not taught. In exceptional circumstances, where a Preparatory School Headmaster feels a candidate has special and unusual abilities which would not be adequately tested by the normal papers, the setting of additional papers or viva in additional subjects may be suggested.
Conditions Scholars and Exhibitioners will enter the School in the following September. They are elected in the first instance for one year, but are re-elected annually, provided the holder remains in the School and proves diligent and deserving. Other conditions may apply. Scholars and those who reach a reasonable standard in the examination will not be required to sit the Common Entrance Examination.
Awards are also available in the following subjects. The examinations for these are held in January/February.
Art Candidates will be asked to do a practical drawing exercise and should provide a portfolio of their work for discussion with the Director of Art. An award winner is expected to attend the Art School on a regular basis in extra-curricular time and to play a full part in the life of the Department.
Drama Candidates for a Drama Award in Performance will be sent two contrasting audition pieces, which should be learnt in advance. The examination will take the form of practical workshops during which both audition speeches may be delivered and the candidate will also be interviewed. Applications from candidates offering technical skills are also welcomed. Successful candidates will be expected to take part in appropriate events and activities staged by the Department.
Design & Technology The examination will take the form of a practical session, an interview and a short written paper. Candidates are asked to bring with them a selection of their work, which can include design work, drawings, models and/or pieces of work, if feasible, for discussion in interview with the Head of Design & Technology.
Music Candidates should be prepared to perform two contrasting pieces on their principal instrument (or voice) which should be of at least Grade V standard. It is important that the pieces chosen reveal the candidate’s musical ability and potential. An experienced accompanist will be available, but candidates may bring their own if they prefer. Ability on a second instrument (or voice) is usual but not mandatory. The candidate would be advised to prepare two pieces for their second instrument, although they may not both be heard.
The Director of Music is happy to meet potential candidates and their parents informally prior to the audition, at any time of the year, to give advice about musical standards and about the opportunities at Repton. Repton holds a Music Open Day every Michaelmas term, which gives young musicians and their parents an opportunity to ask questions about the musical life here, and is designed to offer guidance to those preparing for the annual musical scholarship trials. We are happy to listen to you perform informally and give you some feedback, which will help you to prepare for the auditions..
Sport A number of Scholarships and Exhibitions are awarded at 13+. Candidates are expected to make a significant contribution to our A teams, and also to have the ability to represent the School’s 1st teams and potentially beyond, in due course. Sports Awards would normally be given to candidates offering at least one of Repton’s main sports. (Football, hockey, netball, tennis or cricket). Candidates will have a practical assessment in their main sport and will be interviewed by the Director of Sport.
C B Fry All-rounder Awards A number of awards worth up to 20% may be offered to boarding candidates exhibiting exceptional all-round potential. Assessment is held in the Lent Term of the candidate’s penultimate year at Prep School, four terms before a candidate is due to join Repton, therefore all candidates must be under 12 years old on 1st September of the academic year in which the award is sat. Candidates will be assessed in academic tests and in specific disciplines, as well as in group activities
Conditions Candidates for all awards (other than the C B Fry Award) must be under 14 years old on 1st September of the year of entry. Successful candidates for any of the above awards will also be required to meet the school’s academic entry requirements at Common Entrance, Repton 13+ Entrance or Scholarship examinations.
On all instruments presented, candidates may be asked to play scales, arpeggios and sightreading appropriate to their level. All candidates will be given some ear tests, as well as being asked about their musical interests and experience in an informal discussion with members of the Music Department.
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Scholarships and Awards Sixth Form Scholarships Academic Examinations and interviews are held at Repton in November each year, and offers of places may be made to candidates even if they are not successful in gaining an award. The examination will consist of a choice of any three papers from Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, Ethical and Religious Studies, French, Geography, German, Government & Politics, Greek, History, Latin, Mathematics, Physics and Spanish. There will also be an interview.
John Port Scholarships There are two or more scholarships available every year for successful candidates joining the Sixth Form from the maintained sector. The value of these awards will be determined on a means-tested basis. Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong academic ability and potential. With a desire to make a positive contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school.
Art Candidates should bring a portfolio of their work (it need not be mounted) and photographs of any three dimensional work which is too difficult to transport and should be prepared to talk about their portfolio in interview with the Director of Art.
Design & Technology Candidates should bring a portfolio of their work (it need not be mounted), and may provide photographs of any three dimensional work which is too difficult to transport. They should be prepared to discuss their portfolio in an interview with the Head of Design Technology.
Music
In addition, each candidate will be given sight-reading tests and a short series of aural tests. Candidates are judged above all for their musicality and potential, and for this reason the results of the sight-reading and aural tests are also important. They will be asked about their musical interests and experience in the informal discussion with the members of the Music Department. The Director of Music is happy to meet potential candidates and their parents informally prior to the audition, at any time of the year, to give advice about musical standards and about the opportunities at Repton.
11+ Foremarke Scholarships 11+ Foremarke Scholarships are available for children who wish to transfer to Foremarke Hall for Years Seven and Eight, and then on to Repton. Candidates must be under 12 on 1st September of the year of entry. These examinations take place at Foremarke Hall in January each year. The Awards will be made on the basis of performance in English, Mathematics, Science and Verbal Reasoning. English and Mathematics will be based on the National Curriculum. There will also be an interview.
Conditions Successful candidates will be expected to sit the Repton 13+ Scholarship Examination in order to confirm the Award title. Successful candidates are expected to remain at Repton School until completion of the Sixth Form.
Repton holds a Music Open Day every Michaelmas term, which gives young musicians and their parents an opportunity to ask questions about the musical life here, and is designed to offer guidance to those preparing for the annual musical scholarship trials. We are happy to listen to you perform informally and give you some feedback, which will help you to prepare for the auditions.
Sport A number of scholarships are awarded at 16+. Candidates for a Sports Award should expect to be at least Senior Regional or National Level in one of the School’s major games. The assessment is held in November. It is likely that Sports Awards would normally be given to candidates offering at least one of Repton’s main sports. (Football, hockey, netball, tennis or cricket). Candidates for any of the above scholarships will also have an interview with the Headmaster or another member of the Senior Management Team.
Conditions Successful candidates will be expected, before they join the School, to have met the academic entry requirements to study in the Sixth Form at Repton.
At the scholarship audition candidates are asked to perform two contrasting pieces on their principal instruments, which may include voice and should be approximately Grade VII standard. It is important that the pieces reveal the candidate’s musical ability and potential. An experienced accompanist will be available but not mandatory. The candidate should prepare two pieces for each of their subsidiary instruments, although they may not both be heard. We are also interested to see any compositions or special musical projects they may be working on. In selecting music it is worth bearing in mind that a virtuoso, flashy piece is not always the best way for a candidate to display their skill. It is better to choose music which allows them to show their technique and developing musicianship in equal partnership.
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Repton Experience Day
Fees 2017/2018
Repton is now offering Year 6 pupils a taste of what a normal school day is like at senior school. Pupils will take part in English, Maths, Science and Art lessons, all of which will be tailored to Year 6 pupils but taught by our GCSE and A Level teachers. In addition, there will be a chance to visit the famous Grubber, have lunch in a Boarding House and participate in sports activities.
Registration fee: £100 payable on first application.
The children will have an interview with a senior member of staff and a tour of the School with some current pupils. The aim of the day is to provide an experience of what life at a senior school is like and to gain a real flavour of the daily life here at Repton. If parents are concerned about making a choice between an 11+ school and a 13+ school then this is a useful point of comparison. Furthermore, if you are concerned about entry requirements we are happy to discuss the individual child with their current school and request the appropriate academic data that would help us to advise on the likely outcome of 13+ Entrance examinations.
Enquiries: For further details of entry to Repton please contact the Registrar: Tel: 01283 559222, Email: registrar@repton.org.uk
Deposit:
10% of first term’s boarding fee for both day and boarding pupils, payable on acceptance of a place and refunded against the final school bill.
Boarding pupils: tuition, games, inclusive – £11,569 per term. Day pupils:
tuition, games, inclusive – £8,582 per term.
The above fees are payable on the first day of term, and are subject to alteration at one term’s notice. A term’s notice in writing must be given before the removal of a pupil or before a change from boarding to day status; otherwise the fees for the ensuing term will be charged in full.
Music Lessons First instrument – £333 per term.
Scholarships The School offers a range of Scholarships – see pages 10-13.
Educational Trusts The ISC Educational Grants Advisory Service (telephone 01932 865619) refers genuinely deserving cases to charitable trusts. Educational trusts can also help with school fees in some specific categories, such as orphans, children of the clergy, missionaries and teachers.
Fees in Advance Repton has a ‘fees in advance’ scheme in order to accommodate fees received in excess of two years. Please contact the Finance Bursar, Mrs P.A. Sharratt; telephone, 01283 559200 or email, pas@repton.org.uk should you require any information on the scheme.
Second and subsequent instruments – £318 per term.
Additional Expenses School shop purchases, social activities, pocket money, etc, need not (after the first term) exceed £150. House Subscription termly fees – £21 per term. Overseas Pupils Tier 4 Compliance Administration charge – £650 Exam Fees (when applicable). Absence from School Scheme – 1% of boarding fees or 1.5% of day fees. Charges are made for tuition in Learning Support, except when such tuition takes place during a normal timetabled lesson. Charges are made for all tuition in English as an Additional Language. Old Reptonian Society Subscriptions - £20 per term or £32 per term for Sixth Form entrants. This gives lifelong membership to the Old Reptonian Society.
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House Life The House is in a true sense every Reptonian’s home in the School – the place where pupils eat, sleep, work and live; and where their most enduring relationships with peers and members of staff are nurtured. It is a secure, stable base within the busy life of a boarding school. It is also home to the Housemaster or Housemistress and his or her family. Each House has its own resident Matron, who is on hand 24 hours a day to care for the pupils’ welfare and practical needs, with the support of the School’s Medical Centre. The House is further strengthened by a team of tutors, who take an active interest in all that the pupils undertake, individually or as a community.
Careers and University This cohesive, family environment is fostered by the traditional system of in-house dining, which means that the House community meets together three times a day, providing a chance to chat about the latest events and relax with friends. Staff can also keep abreast of any concerns a pupil might have. Each House has its own dining room and its own chef, who can deal with specific dietary requests and keep the whole House well-fed and happy!
The main role of the Careers Department at Repton is to provide a framework that will allow our pupils to think about life beyond school and plan a career path to suit their individual strengths and interests. All pupils work closely with their Tutor as well as our experienced Careers team and advice is tailored to the strengths and ambitions of each individual. This is especially important when it is time to choose GCSE and A Level subjects.
There are ten Houses – six for boys and four for girls, each home to approximately 60 pupils. Day pupils are fully integrated with the boarders. Accommodation varies slightly but in all houses Reptonians progress from the fun of a shared room for the younger pupils to enjoying greater privacy as seniors. All pupils have access to a choice of Common Rooms, with comfortable sofas and entertainment systems and the School network in their studies and bedsits.
Progressive careers support is provided throughout the School. In B Block, advice is given about GCSE subject choices and their relation to certain careers and in A Block pupils are introduced to the resources of the Careers Library. Each O Block pupil follows a programme designed to give insight into the individual’s strengths and aptitudes. The process encourages pupils to research career possibilities, arming them with valuable information on which to base future decisions such as A Level choices. Our Army and RAF Careers Liaison Officers also regularly visit to give careers guidance to those with an interest in joining the armed forces. Work experience is encouraged from O Block onwards and pupils will be expected to arrange at least two work experience placements before the start of the Upper Sixth. To assist, the School has its own database of work experience placements, making use of the Old Reptonian network and parents of current pupils who are able to offer advice and work experience. Work experience courses for a wide range of occupation types are also strongly recommended.
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In the Sixth Form, there is a structured programme of careers advice which goes hand in hand with preparation for the next stage of education. Pupils are encouraged to explore and develop their thoughts on careers through their Sixth Form academic studies and the Lower Sixth ‘Civics’ courses. The Lent term of the Lower Sixth provides a programme of talks about universities, degree courses, UCAS and student life. In the Summer Term an annual Careers Forum (where visiting professionals talk about their careers) and a GAP Fair are held. These are followed by the four day Lower Sixth Conference which provides the opportunity to consider such topics as: ‘Global Challenges in the Twenty-first Century’ and ‘Britain in the New Decade’. In the Lower Sixth students are also aided considerably throughout the university application process itself, from the writing of personal statements to checking forms and ensuring that all deadlines are met by Tutors, Careers staff and a dedicated Director of University Entrance. Before leaving school all Reptonians are briefed on what to do on A-level results day and support is also available on this day for the small number of pupils who do not meet the entrance requirements for their chosen universities. The real success of the system, however, is evident in the high number of Reptonians who settle so quickly and so easily into their new lives at university, confirming that they have made the right choice of institution beyond Repton.
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Staff 2017/2018 Senior Management W M A Land, MA, Trinity College, Cambridge Headmaster
Mrs S A B Tennant, MA, Late Scholar of Somerville College, Oxford Second Master
Design & Technology I Setterington, BEd, Loughborough University (Head of Department) Miss G L Hill, BA, Nottingham Trent University
Drama Mrs F J Bardsley, BA, Durham University (Head of Department) J M G Levesley, BA, University of Hull Mrs K P M Couldrey BA, Queen’s University of Belfast
Economics & Business
Deputy Head (Pastoral)
D A Exley, BSc, University of York (Head of Economics) Mrs M K Court, BA, Durham University (Head of Business) M M Carrington, BSc, University of Hull (Housemaster of The Orchard) T J Collins, BA, University of Exeter R M Marston BSc, University of Bristol T H Naylor, BSc, University of Reading (Housemaster of School House) J A Sharp, BSc, University of Nottingham
Mrs C E Goodhead, BSc, University of Sheffield
English
T C Owen, MA, Late Exhibitioner of St. Edmund Hall Oxford Deputy Head (Academic)
J G Golding, BA, Kings College London
Senior Tutor
A J Smith, BSc, Loughborough University Surmaster
C P Bilson, MA, MBA, Jesus College, Cambridge Bursar
T J Collins, BA, University of Exeter Director of Admissions
The Revd Fr Neil Roberts, MA, AKC, Homerton College, Cambridge Chaplain
Art I J Whitfield, MA, Royal College of Art (Head of Department) Mrs A J Benson, MA, University of Wolverhampton (Textiles) Ms M Georgoula, MFA, Slade School of Fine Art Ms N D Williams, MA, Royal College of Art (Artist in Residence) Mrs J Wheeldon, BA, University of Nottingham
Classics R G Embery, BA, Durham University (Head of Department) C S Dammers, BA, Late Exhibitioner of Worcester College, Oxford (Master of Scholars) Mrs S A B Tennant MA, Late Scholar of Somerville College, Oxford
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Miss K J Campbell MA, University of St Andrews (Head of Department) Dr C C Campton, PhD Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford S Earwicker, BA, MPhil, University of Manchester (Repton International Schools Liaison) N A Fannon, MA, University of St Andrews J G Golding, BA, King’s College London J M J Hill, BA, University of Birmingham J D Swanston, BA, University of Reading (Higher Education and Careers) J D Wilton, MA, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford (Housemaster of New House)
History & Politics Dr N F Pitts, PhD, University of Leeds (Head of History and Housemaster of The Priory) A R Couldrey MA, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford (Head of Politics) W G Odell, MA, University of St. Andrews T C Owen, MA, Late Exhibitioner of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford Mrs A F Parish, BA, Durham University (Housemistress of The Mitre) D Rogers, BA, Royal Holloway, University of London
ICT L G Alderman, BSc, Nottingham Trent University (Director of ICT)
Learning Support Mrs P C Parker, BA, SENCO, PAPPA, Loughborough University (Head of Department) Mrs C J Jenkinson, BA, University of Exeter Mrs S C Pollock, BEd, Westminster College, Oxford
Librarian P J Stevens, BA, P.G.DipLis, A.L.A, University of Southampton
Mathematics
Mrs A V E Saunders, BA, University of Leeds (Head of Department) G A Hayes, BA, University of Manchester S J Megahey, BA, Heythrop College, University of London Miss S J Pendlebery, BA, Lancaster University The Revd Fr N C Roberts, MA, AKC, Homerton College, Cambridge
P V Goodhead, MA, Late Scholar of Pembroke College, Oxford (Head of Department) Mrs R Auterson, MA, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge Mrs S J Beckett, BEd, Homerton College, Cambridge Mrs N M Dalton, BA, University of Exeter Miss S A d’Arch Smith, BEng University of Liverpool Dr D S Farrow, MEng, PhD, Emmanuel College, Cambridge S D Goudge, BA, University of Nottingham P J Griffiths, C.Eng., MSc. RMCS, Shrivenham (Housemaster of Field House) C Lawrence, MSc, Loughborough University Mrs S M Q Nield, BA, University of York M R Wilson, BSc, University of Bath (Housemaster of The Cross)
Geography
Modern Foreign Languages
R G De Rosa, BSc, Durham University (Head of Department) Mrs H M Earwicker, MA, Jesus College, Oxford Miss R Z Walker, BSc, University of Leeds Mrs L E Wilbraham, BA, Queen Mary College, University of London (Housemistress of The Abbey)
Mrs C R Watson MA, Pembroke College, Oxford (Head of Department)N J Kew, BA, University of Bath Ms S J Lees, BA, University of Leeds (Housemistress of The Garden) K I R McCallum, BA, London South Bank University S O Merlin, BA, Durham University (Housemaster of Latham House) G R Scott, BA, Keble College, Oxford Mrs G R P Whitfield, MA, Université of Nice-Sophia Antipolis
Ethical & Religious Studies
Music O M Walker, BA, Keble College, Oxford (Director) A C Ashwin, BMus, University of Birmingham (Head of Singing) R Fairbrother, MA, Open University (Head of Popular Music) Dr P A Siepmann, PhD, FRCO, LRSM, University of Nottingham (Head of Academic Music) J Woodside, BA, University of Canterbury, NZ (School Organist)
Physical Education S J Clague, BSc, Crewe and Alsager College of Higher Education & Sport (Head of Department) I M Pollock, BEd, University of Exeter (Director of Sport)
Science Dr S M Ingleston-Orme, PhD, PhD CBiol FRSB, University of Nottingham (Head of Department) Mrs V R Cosford, BSc, University of Hull (Head of Chemistry) M W T Hunt, BSc, University College, London (Head of Physics) Mrs K Ananda-Rajan, MA, University of Birmingham Mrs G K Ritchie, BSc, Loughborough University Mrs C A M Carrington, BSc, Imperial College at Wye R G Dexter, BSc, Royal Holloway, University of London Mrs C E Goodhead, BSc, University of Sheffield Miss A Goodman, BSc, University of Birmingham Mrs J M Jones, BSc, ARCS, Imperial College, London T M Lewis, MEng, Imperial College, London E G March-Shawcross, BSc, University of Wales, Cardiff Mrs C E March-Shawcross, BSc, Cardiff University Miss L R Parker, BSc, University of Newcastle Mrs H C Pettit, MA, Imperial College, London A J Smith, BSc, Loughborough University Miss V Tse, MA, University of Manchester
Specialist Sports Staff Cricket Professionals: H B Dytham, JA Afford, BSc Director of Football Coaching: T P Statham Director of Hockey and Performance Sport Lead: M L Jones, BA Director of Tennis: J W Rushby Head Netball Coach and Sports Assistant: Mrs L Pinto
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Governing Body Sir Henry Every Bt DL FCA (Chairman) 2003 D N V Churton MBE, FSYI (Vice Chairman) 2009 E M Shires BA FCA 2013 W Tucker, HM Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire 2009 Prof A M Buchan DSc FMedSci 2006 Dr K J Dell MA DPhil PhD 2000 M R H Wimbush BSc 2006 R A Litchfield ACMA 1994 Mrs A E Hill JP 2000 R Bates BSc FC Optom 2003 M J C Needham LLB 2010
Contact Contact: For main Reception:
To contact the School Shop:
The Lodge, Repton School, Repton, Derbyshire DE65 6FH Tel: 01283 559200
Tel: 01283 559323 Email: shop@repton.org.uk
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School Policies
The Registrar: Miss Jane Shone The Hall, Repton School, Repton, Derbyshire DE65 6FH Tel: 01283 559222 Email: registrar@repton.org.uk
Repton School provides a range of policies and procedures, including those relating to Admissions, Anti-bullying, Child Protection, ICT Acceptable Use, Boarding Principles and Practice, Pupil Behaviour Management, School Rules and Complaints. These can be accessed at www.repton.org.uk or on request.
To contact the Headmaster: The Headmaster’s Secretary: Miss Joanna Taylor The Hall, Repton School, Repton, Derbyshire DE65 6FH Tel: 01283 559221 Email: headmaster@repton.org.uk
Registered Office The Bursar’s Office, Repton School, Repton, Derbyshire DE65 6FH. Tel: 01283 559200 Repton School, a company limited by guarantee registered in England No 4390219, a registered charity No 1093166
I R Davenport BA 2014 T J Hannam BA 2014 Mrs D P Ward CBE 2016 Ms K Stone OBE 2016 Mrs D Cawthorne BEd 2016 A Bock BSc MRICS 2016 A Churchill BSc 2016 R J R Owen MA 1997 (Honourary Governor) W M A Land MA Headmaster (Repton) 2016 R P Merriman MA Headmaster (Foremarke Hall) 2011
Repton Standing Committee Old Reptonian Clerk to the Governors C P Bilson MA MBA To contact the Chairman or any of the Governors please write to them c/o the Clerk to the Governors at the School or email bursar@repton.org.uk
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Repton is very easy to travel to; situated in the heart of England the School is accessible by a good road network. It is just 20 mins from Derby Railway Station and 15 mins from Burton-on-Trent Railway Station and is also within 2 hrs of all the following airports, which have regular scheduled flights to International destinations: Nottingham East Midlands, 20 mins Birmingham International, 45 mins Manchester Airport, 1 hr 30 mins London Heathrow, 2 hrs
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