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Welcome This booklet has been designed to help you on your journey to Queen Anne’s and I hope that you will find it contains some useful information for you to use before you leave home and when you arrive.

Each of you will bring something different and unique to our global village, Queen Anne’s, as well as a little piece of your culture to help bridge the gap between countries.

I would like to welcome each and every one of you to Queen Anne’s and I look forward to meeting you when you arrive and getting to know you during your time with us.

Mrs Julia Harrington Headmistress

Miss Lesley McNeil Head of EAL

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If you come from a hot country, make sure you bring lots of warm clothes!

Join the Drama Club, because you can meet new people and improve your English!

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Be more active when you first arrive - people are really nice here and are happy to communicate with you.

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Try to integrate in lessons - it really helps! Actually put in consistent effort and don’t feel shy approaching new people

Speak more, listen more and read more!

Don’t bring too much luggage

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Don’t be afraid to ask questions!

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes that’s how you learn!

Join in PE lessons and learn new sports

Do not panic, stay calm and do not worry.

It’s a great school, where everyone is friendly and will definitely show you the way.

Try to talk in lessons, it may be hard to begin with but you’ll get used to it over time

Don’t be shy to speak to English people - they’re interested to know your story as well!

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Never give up!

Speak to other international girls and help each other!

Our Expectations • Take a full part in the life of Queen Anne’s • Take part in clubs and activities every week • Be at school at the start and end of each term, unless permission has been given by the Headmistress, Mrs Harrington • Be ambassadors for Queen Anne’s • Have fun and get involved in your House • Make friends with girls from other countries • Speak English as much as possible • Challenge yourself to learn something new each term • Ask for help when you need it • Dress neatly and wear a jacket in the Sixth Form

Useful information

for parents • Please read the weekly bulletin that will be emailed to you because it contains lots of important and useful information • Please make sure you return the medical and blanket consent forms as soon as possible at the start of term • Please regularly check the website www.qas.org.uk because it contains useful and up-to-date information • Please do not hesitate to contact us; there are many people you can speak to (see “People you can talk to”) • Reports are sent out each term - some are Full Reports (comments and grades) while others are Progress Reports (grades only)

Frequently asked

questions Q: DO I NEED TO BRING LOTS OF CLOTHES?

Q: WHEN AND HOW CAN I SPEAK TO MY PARENTS?

Q: CAN I COOK IN THE BOARDING HOUSES?

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You should bring what you need, but remember there are lots of very good shops in the UK!

Q: CAN I GO SHOPPING AT WEEKENDS? A:

Sixth Form may go shopping in Caversham and Reading and may also travel to London if they have special permission from their parents to do this.

U5’s may go shopping in Caversham and Reading in groups, but L4 – L5 must be accompanied by a member of staff.

Speak to your parents as often as you can, because they will be missing you! Good times to communicate are at lunchtime, after lessons, after Prep and before bedtime.

Mobile phones, email and Skype are great ways to keep in touch with family and friends.

Q: WHAT IS A DUVET AND WHY DO I NEED ONE? A:

Q: DO I NEED TO BRING LOTS OF MONEY WITH ME? A:

You will need some cash (about £50) to start with, but it is a good idea not to have too much cash on you.

Q: SHOULD I BRING FOOD FROM MY COUNTRY?

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There are lots of activities you can do – from fitness to cooking, shared house themed evenings and outings to London or to the West End. Sign up to as many as possible, because this will help you to integrate into school life.

Yes, you can, but many supermarkets in the UK have an international food aisle and you can buy food from your country here.

Q: CAN I SEND SOME OF MY THINGS TO QAS BEFORE I ARRIVE? A:

Yes, you can. Make sure it is clearly labelled with your name and our address and it will be waiting for you when you arrive.

You put a duvet on your bed instead of an upper sheet and blankets. You need one to keep you warm at night!

Q: WHAT SIZE DUVET DO I NEED? A:

Q: WHAT IS THERE TO DO AT THE WEEKEND?

In the Sixth Form, you are allowed to cook in the house kitchen. In the junior houses, you can make toast and hot chocolate after lessons and you may use the kitchens on certain days.

Buy a duvet for a single bed in TOG 7.0 - 10.5 (spring/autumn weight) or TOG 12.0 –13.5 (winter weight). The bigger the TOG number, the warmer the duvet.

People

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Mrs Harringt on Headmistre ss headmistress @qas.org.uk

Miss Coom bs Deputy Head â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pastoral nicki.coomb s@qas.org.u k

Mr Richards Deputy Head - Academic mark.richar ds@qas.org.u k

:) Dr Vincent Director of Sixth Form valerie.vince nt@qas.org.u k

Mr Rich Michell House master michell@qas.or g.uk

Miss O Doherty Ffyler Housemistress U4 Year Co-ordinator ffyler@qas.org.uk

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Mrs Storey Holmes House mistress holmes@qas.or g.uk

Miss McNeil Head of EAL qas.org.uk lesley.mcneil@

Mrs Bushby Maddock Hou semistress maddock@qas. org.uk

Mrs Vought Webbe Housemistress 4 Year Co-ordinator webbe@qas.org.uk

Miss Robinson Wisdome Housemistress L4 Year Co-ordinator wisdome@qas.org.uk

Mr Bushby Maddock Hou semaster Head of Middl e Years (L5/U 5) maddock@qas. org.uk Mrs Gallie Registrar s.org.uk admissions@qa

Sister Eatwell sarah.eatwell@qas.org.u k

Mrs Hillier Wilkins House mistress wilkins@qas.or g.uk

Mrs Rich mistress Michell House g.uk michell@qas.or

Mrs Farthing School Counsellor catherine.farthing@qas .org.uk

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