INDUCTION BOOKLET
welcome A warm welcome to all our new families starting Box Hill School in September!
WELCOME
This Induction Pack will give you a flavour of the range of activities that you will enjoy and can be a part of during your journey through Box Hill School. As you may know, there is an Induction Day for new pupils on Monday 5th September 12pm - 4.15pm and I will write with more details in due course. The first day of term for the whole school will then be on Tuesday 6th September - this will be the first opportunity for the school to be together as a whole after the summer break. We hope you have an enjoyable (and hopefully sunny!) summer. We will be sending you content throughout the holidays. Box Hill School really looks forward to meeting you in September.
Cory Lowde Headmaster of Box Hill School
KEY DaTES PARENTS’ WELCOME AND CONSULTATION EVENINGS 2022 Years 7 & 8 Parents’ welcome evening
Monday 12th September
Year 9 Parents’ welcome evening
Monday 19th September
AUTUMN TERM DATES Induction Day for New Pupils
Monday 5th September
First day of term
Tuesday 6th September 8.15am - 4.30pm
Individual school photographs Year 7 New Forest Expedition Year 9 Residential Team Building HALF TERM End of term - finish at noon
Thursday 8th September 20th - 23rd September Monday 26th September Thursday 31st October to Monday 31st October Friday 9th December
SPRING TERM DATES Boarders return by 8pm
Wednesday 4th January
Day pupils arrive 8.15am
Thursday 5th January
HALF TERM
Friday 10th February to Monday 20th February
End of term
Wednesday 29th March
SUMMER TERM DATES Boarders return by 8pm
Monday 17th April
Day pupils arrive 8.15am
Tuesday 18th April
HALF TERM
Friday 26th May to Monday 5th June
End of term
Thursday 6th July
*Please check the school calendar on our website for dates which get added
KEY DATES
12pm - 4.15pm
DaILY ROUTINE 07:20 - 07:50 08:15
Breakfast for boarders School day starts for day pupils
DAILY ROUTINE
Registration in form rooms 08:35
Period 1
09:30
Period 2
10:20
BREAK
10:40
Period 3
11:40
Period 4
12:35
LUNCH
13:25
Registration
13:35
Period 5
14:35
Period 6
15:35
Period 7
16:30
School ends for day pupils
16:35
Tea for boarders and prep
17:15
Boarders’ free time and activities
18:30
Supper (Junior Houses)
19:00
Supper (Senior Houses)
19:30
Prep
21:00
Registration in Houses (Sixth Form House at 21:30)
21:30 onwards
Bedtime for different age groups ACTIVITIES
Tuesday
14:35
Years 7 to 9
Tuesday
15:35
All year groups
Wednesday
PM
All year groups
Thursday
15:35
All year groups
equipmeNT LisT Lightweight day bag for books and equipment Water bottle leak proof and indelibly named with students name
Headphones for use in music lessons they don’t need to be fancy
Reading book to be changed regularly Hair ties selection to keep hair up as per school regulations Geometry divider (compass) A4 Notebook Bilingual dictionary EAL students only
*The pencil case should include: 30cm ruler
Pencil sharpener
Colouring pencils small selection
Glue stick
Black fine-line pen
Scissors
Handwriting pen
Eraser
2 Cheaper biro pen blue or black
Set square
Highlighter
Protractor
2 HB Pencils must include a propelling pencil with 0.5mm pencil leads
Scientific calculator
EQUIPMENT LIST
Pencil case large enough for full set of stationery*
UNiFORm LisT
BOYS’ CLOTHING LIST
Boy’s Clothing List - Years 7 to 11 School uniform should be worn and a smart appearance is expected at all times. This means shirts should be tucked in with the top button fastened. Hoodies are not allowed apart from when worn for sport. School shoes must be worn, no trainers. Box Hill School branded items (marked with an *) can be purchased from: 1.
www.unismart.co.uk – You can buy your new school uniform online, it will then be delivered to either your home address, the school campus or to Unismart, 5 Oakdene Parade, Cobham, KT11 2LR.
2.
Appointments are available at the on site uniform shop or at Unismart Cobham. To arrange please contact Unismart on 01932 868233 (opening hours: Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm) or email unismartltd@gmail.com. Please note appointments for the on site shop must be booked in advance, unfortunately we cannot accommodate direct walk ins. Telephone Consultations are also available if you need any help or advice with sizing and quantities.
UNIFORM •
Blazer*
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White PE socks*
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Grey school trousers (x2 for boarders)
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Black tracksuit trousers*
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Green sweater*
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Tracksuit top*
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White long or short-sleeved shirts (x3 for boarders)
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Black/green reversible games shirt*
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Grey socks
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Green games socks*
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School tie*
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Black Leather ‘normal school shoes’ (not trainers, sneakers, suede or canvas, boots or Vans/ Converse style)
Thirds polo shirt* (to be purchased when Thirds are allocated at the start of term)
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Cricket shirt, trousers and box (Cricket players only)*
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Coat – should be dark in colour (blue or black), solid colour, no trim, no fringes, no fur
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Appropriate trainers
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Games bag*
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Gum shield
Scarf – green and purple (optional)
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Football boots
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Shin pads
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Science/Art overall
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Green or grey leisure hoody*
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Fleece lined jacket*
Black base layer top (base layer should only be worn underneath the games shirt)
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Black PE shirt*
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Black zip neck mid layer*
Black leggings (leggings should only be worn underneath shorts)
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Black PE shorts*
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Black hoody*
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UNiFORm LisT Girl’s Clothing List - Years 7 to 11
Box Hill School branded items (marked with an *) can be purchased from: 1.
www.unismart.co.uk – You can buy your new school uniform online, it will then be delivered to either your home address, the school campus or to Unismart, 5 Oakdene Parade, Cobham, KT11 2LR.
2.
Appointments are available at the on site uniform shop or at Unismart Cobham. To arrange please contact Unismart on 01932 868233 (opening hours: Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm) or email unismartltd@gmail.com. Please note appointments for the on site shop must be booked in advance, unfortunately we cannot accommodate direct walk ins. Telephone Consultations are also available if you need any help or advice with sizing and quantities.
UNIFORM Blazer* Skirt or grey trousers* (x 2 for boarders)
Green sweater* White long or short sleeve blouse - not fitted, rever collar x 3 for boarders Tights: black/skin colour winter term
White ankle socks not trainer socks (summer term)
Black leather school shoes not trainers, sneakers, suede or canvas, boots or Vants/ Converse style
Coat - should be dark in colour solid colour, no trim,
fringes, fur
Science/Art overall Black PE skort or shorts* White PE socks* Black tracksuit trousers* Tracksuit top* Netball dress* team players only
Thirds polo shirt* when Thirds are allocated at the start of term Appropriate trainers Games bag*
GIRLS’ CLOTHING LIST
School uniform should be worn and a smart appearance is expected at all times. This means shirts should be tucked in, skirts are of an appropriate length - not rolled up and not mid-thigh length, no hoodies apart from when worn for sport. School shoes must be worn, no trainers.
YEAR 9 EXPEDITION
YEaR 9 EXPEDITION WEST SUSSEX
Expeditions: All students attend at least 1 expedition or trip per year that is included in the school fees. These are part of our dynamic curriculum. Other expeditions are held throughout the year as optional extras.
YEAR 9 EXPEDITION
You will receive more information on this once you start, however we wanted to give you a flavour on what’s to come. This will be a fun, inspiring overnight residential trip where the whole year can share experiences and create memories.
ITINERARY Monday Student briefing: 8:30
YEAR 9 EXPEDITION
Departure: 9:00 Dalesdown Activity Centre We will be staying here overnight WiseUp Activity Team building activity Evening Walk Explore the surrounding woodlands Tuesday Conservation Conversations Talk from a conservation farmer Southwater Watersports There are plenty of activities to get involved in like canoeing and kayaking. Safety equipment will be provided. Collection from school at 16:30 as normal.
STAFF AND CONTACT Ms Catton - Head of Year Contact
Should you need to contact your child for any reason, please phone the school reception who will make arrangements to speak to staff. If you have any further questions please do get in touch. Email: Jo Catton (jo.catton@boxhillschool.com)
YEAR 9 EXPEDITION
Staff cannot be contacted directly when on expeditions. You should assume that ‘no news is good news’ and that we have arrived safely.
MUSIC LESSONS
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Dear Parents and Guardians, I’d love to introduce you to our fantastic team of visiting music teachers and to encourage you to consider the option of your child taking up extra-curricular music lessons at Box Hill School.
Dear Parents and Guardians, Having taught music in schools for 16 years, I can personally attest to transformational effect learning instrument has on The the purpose of this booklet is to introduce you that to our fantastic teaman of visiting music teachers and to encourage you to consider the option of your child young people. There are many studies that reveal the benefits, taking up extra-curricular music lessons at Box Hill School. which include: increased memory, greater organisational skills, I started here as Director of Music in September 2020 during a rather difficult perseverance, improved co-ordination, a sense of responsibility, time for schools and for the arts, but with a vision for making Box Hill School a place where young musicians can thrive and with plenty ofa musical cultural awareness, superior concentration, sense of achievement, opportunities for all children to get involved with. It has been a privilege better social skills and general wellbeing. to work alongside this team of inspiring musicians who are leaders in their
respective field who offer the highest quality of individual teaching to all In addition to offering all the traditional orchestral instruments as students who choose to learn their instrument here at Box Hill. well as singing, guitar and drums it is really important that we keep Having taught music in schools for 16 years, I can personally attest to the up with theeffect times and reflect the has varied ways that music is used transformational that learning an instrument on young people. There are many studies that benefits, which increased and appreciated inreveal ourthe society. Thisinclude: is why we also offer music memory, greater organisational skills, perseverance, improved co-ordination, a technology lessons (sound recording and mixing) and DJ skills. sense of responsibility, cultural awareness, superior concentration, a sense of achievement, better social skills and general wellbeing.
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Stuart Ansell – GUITAR A graduate of Bretton Hall College of Music, Stuart has been teaching at Box Hill School since 2008 and runs a number of popular rock ensembles within the School. He has toured with Rose Royce, Shalamar, Odyssey, Boney M, Dexy’s Midnight Runners and The Drifters. He is also Musical Director for The Real Thing. Stuart is the guitarist and principal songwriter for the band “The Quays”.
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Bridget Wilcox - PIANO Bridget studied piano and clarinet as a junior exhibitioner at the Royal College of Music. She gained her LTCL teaching diploma in 1997 and gradually built up pupil numbers until being able to work full time as an instrumental teacher in 2002. Bridget now teaches the piano at Box Hill, Farlington and Brambletye schools and the clarinet and piano at home. She plays clarinet in Horsham Symphony Orchestra and in the wind decet “New Harmonie” and takes part in local music events.
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LAMDA SPEECH & DRAMA
SPEECH aND DRama TUITION FOR LamDa EXamInaTIONS with Caroline Lowe, BA (Hons), LLAM (Dist) Teach of Speech and Drama & LAMDA Examiner Full Member British Actors’ Equity Association Caroline Lowe has taught at Box Hill School for 21 years. She is a professionally trained actress, theatre director and is also a LAMDA Examiner. Lessons at the School are conducted on a one to one basis for a 1/2 hour lesson. LAMDA stands for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and is recognised throughout the world as the principal examining board for Communication and Performance examinations. LAMDA examinations fall within the National Qualifications Framework. Advanced level LAMDA exams earn UCAS points which can greatly assist with university entry. These lessons also count as credits towards the Duke of Edinburgh awards. Tuition takes pupils through various examinations depending on pupils’ preferences and individual requirements. These include examinations in: • Acting • Public Speaking • Speaking of Verse & Prose • Reading for Performance The examinations give pupils a goal to work towards, together with recognition of their achievement and the opportunity to concentrate on areas in which pupils wish to develop their skills. Examinations take place at the School in January and June every year. EXAM SUCCESS We again achieved a 100% pass rate in our last two examination sessions with 24 Distinctions and 5 Merits in June 2021 and with 5 Distinctions and 8 Merits in January 2022.
LAMDA Speech & Drama examinations are invaluable not only for the “budding
LAMDA lessons (half an pupils hour who duration) place during normal actor or actress” but also for wish to take build their self-confidence, improve hours, their public speaking, communication performance skills. They that school on a rotational basis, for and Years 7-10. This means are also extremely helpful dyslexic pupils who need gain confidence with each week the time offor the lesson is moved ontoso that the same reading and their own self-confidence in general. Caroline also teaches overseas curricular lessons are not missed every week. projection Years 11 and above students in order to develop better diction, articulation, and public speakingtheir in particular. attend weekly lessons during lunchtimes, activities or private study LAMDAperiods. lessons (half an hour duration) take place during normal school hours, on a rotational basis, for Years 7-10. This means that each week the time of
the lesson is moved on so that the curricular lessons not missed The lessons are provided by same Caroline Lowe at a are termly cost of every week. Years 11 and attendtermly their weekly lessons during lunchtimes, £230 and invoices areabove payable in advance. activities or private study periods.
IfThe you would to register your child next term please fill in lessons are like provided by Caroline Lowe at afor termly cost of £230 and invoices are payable termly in advance. the slip and return to Caroline Lowe as soon as possible, as places If you would like to register your child for next term please fill in the attached slip are limited! and return to Caroline Lowe as soon as possible, as places are limited! APPLICATION FORM:
Address:
Please return to: Mrs Caroline Lowe 56 Hayling Rise Worthing West Sussex BN13 3AG
Telephone number:
or E-mail to: Lowec@boxhillschool.com
Parent’s Name:
E-mail address: I would like my child/children to attend weekly speech and drama lessons at Box Hill School. Name of Student(s):
Date of Birth:
Year/Tutor Group: Any additional information about your child, including special educational needs: A term’s notice must be given for termination of a course of lessons. Please sign below to confirm your awareness of the requirement for a term’s notice and that you are happy for me to hold the above data provided by you in order for me to contact you and enter your son/daughter for LAMDA examinations. This information will be stored securely and not shared with any other parties. Signed:
Date:
LAMDA SPEECH & DRAMA
LAMDA Speech & Drama examinations are invaluable not only for the “budding actor or actress” but also for pupils who wish to build their self-confidence, improve their public speaking, communication and performance skills. They are also extremely helpful for dyslexic pupils who need to gain confidence with reading and their own self-confidence in general. Caroline also teaches overseas students in order to develop better diction, articulation, projection and public speaking in particular.
If you have any queries about any of the enclosed or any any other matters relating to starting at Box Hill School, please do not hesitate to contact our Registrar, Charlotte Fish on 01372 385 052 or email her on charlotte.fish@boxhillschool.com