Hull Collegiate School Prospectus

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Welcome

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Our School

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Vision and Aims

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Community & Spirit

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The Nursery

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The Prep School

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The Senior School

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The Sixth Form

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Sport

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Art

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Drama

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Music

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Educational Visits

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Extra-Curricular Opportunities

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What makes a Collegian?

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Information

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Visiting us

Welcome At Hull Collegiate, every aspect of school life complements the others, and it is precisely this rounded education which produces independent and confident young people with the drive to make the most of every opportunity and a desire to make a difference in the world.

The academic heart of the school is characterised by the warm relationships between staff and students, which balance a careful blend of support and challenge. We are academically selective, but not narrowly so, and we place very great importance on the nurture and development of the talents of each individual student. This is not a school to force anyone into a mould, and we are very proud of that. Our size allows for small classes, but we are large enough to be able to offer a wide range of subjects and an impressive extra-curricular programme.

It is an extraordinary school – we hope that you enjoy finding out about it, but we believe nothing can better a visit to get to know the students, staff, and school first-hand. We hope to see you soon, and we are confident that you will agree that HCS really is unique.

Mrs Alex Wilson Headmistress

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Our School Hull Collegiate School seeks to realise the full potential of each and every child within its care. We provide a learning environment that challenges, enthuses and encourages initiative, so that children leave school with the skills and attributes needed for their future.

An ‘all through’ Education

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We provide an ‘all through’ education from 3 to 18 years for both boys and girls.

Pupils in the Prep and Senior Schools have a wealth of opportunity to work on collaborative projects which support the coherent educational journey we provide.

Parents are engaged with the learning process from the moment a child starts at Hull Collegiate School. Regular communication about progress and achievements, school news and access to teaching and support staff, provide an open communicative environment between school and home.

The school is fortunate to be situated in the beautiful and historic house and grounds of Tranby Croft. Ongoing financial investment ensures that facilities continue to expand and develop. Sports facilities are approved to Sports England standard and are accessible to the wider community. We also provide inspiring music, art and technology workspaces.

For students to perform the best they can at school, they must feel secure and happy in their environment. New students, irrespective of their entry point, are made to feel part of the school community from the moment they join the school through our ‘buddy system’. They will belong to a form group, a year group and a House.

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Support & Guidance

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Our highly experienced and dedicated teaching staff provide a curriculum which develops individuals’ confidence, and is taught at a level suitable for every child’s needs. We have a strong track record of enabling our students to gain entry to their first choice of university, but examination success is only part of the picture and passionate teachers inspire pupils with a love of their subject which goes beyond the examination syllabus.

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Vision and Aims The school’s five values are for each and every member of the Hull Collegiate School community to practise: students, teaching and support staff, parents and Governors. These values form the basis of the common threads that run through the school and community.

Innovative To seek ways of improving and enhancing all that we do to develop enquiring minds and a lifelong love of learning.

Confident To ensure that we provide opportunities that allow our stakeholders to develop their confidence through learning and co-curricular opportunities.

Aspirational To prepare for the future, always seeking to improve, and approach each challenge and opportunity with energy, optimism and a growth mindset.

Respectful To encourage self-respect, care for others and have an active interest in the world beyond the school.

Enthusiastic

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To embrace new challenges and enjoy the opportunities afforded by being part of the school community.

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Community & Spirit Students, staff and parents are very much a part of the local community, we are not exclusive to it. Students partake regularly in a variety of charitable activities on both a local and global scale, helping to raise funds and awareness for causes close to their hearts.

Each year group has an appointed parent

class network representative, who organises

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social events; helping families new to the

school to settle in and make friends quickly.

The Friends of Hull Collegiate School, a charity whose committee is made up of parents,

students and staff, organise summer and

Christmas fairs, quiz evenings and the annual Michaelmas Ball.

When students leave Hull Collegiate School, they join our alumni community. Old

Collegians play a vital role in the support they provide; they are involved in sports fixtures,

Old Collegians vs Staff 5-A-Side

social events and regularly return as guest speakers to offer advice to those students seeking a similar career path.

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“The school has a supportive family atmosphere. The teachers are great, and I’ve always had good communication with them. My children are happy and are receiving an outstanding education.

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The Nursery Purposeful, inspirational and challenging outdoor learning opportunities enable your child to nurture their curiosity and creativity. Our wonderful new facilities extend the confidence, empathy and self-esteem of our pupils. A wide range of activities and experiences develop pupils’ communication skills, environmental awareness, physical strength, coordination and their ability to safely assess risk.

(Age 3 and 4)

EYFS garden

Incorporating fully immersive sand and water discovery regions, a mud kitchen, Hobbit

house, outdoor construction zones, climbing equipment, tracks, paths and tunnels, our

Foundation Stage Outdoor Learning Area also

includes a self-contained horticulture area and

gated woodland experience, with safe waterside pond viewing area and fire pit amphitheatre.

Whilst our youngest pupils are nurtured and

encouraged to investigate, explore and learn

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from an array of interesting and stimulating resources within the security of their

pupils to take, use, share and adapt the

information and skills that they have learned during more formal, teacher-led activities,

thus embedding their learning at increasingly deeper levels.

“The nursery is just remarkable.

The progress my little boy has made since joining is truly out of this world. The care taken to ensure each child is catered for according to their own needs is outstanding.

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seamlessly with the outdoors, enabling our

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self-contained Explorers classroom, our

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The Prep School

(Reception to Year 6)

Our school is underpinned by traditional values, modern teaching and learning approaches and individual care.

Alongside academic excellence, considerably exceeding national and local averages, sits our wide programme of co-curricular opportunities which sees our pupils shine in many ways.

Pupils win the 2018 BIEA Drone Design Competition

Mrs Kell with KS2 Prize Giving Speaker Musharaf Asghar

The Prep School is a vibrant and lively school, with a talented staff team who ensure our pupils blossom academically, personally and socially.

Pupils have access to subject specialist teachers and facilities in PE and Games, DT, Art, Science, ICT, Outdoor Learning and Music and benefit from using the school’s vast grounds. One of the most important differences is our small class sizes, meaning we can offer an enviable teacher child ratio and each child can benefit from a high level of attention during these formative years to bring out the best in them.

The House structure is a key part of school life – whether pupils compete in a House spellathon or a TT Rock Stars final, they are proud of their history and flourish in their House ‘families’. Across each year sits a wide range of trips and residential visits from Year 3, particularly in STEM. A busy inter-school sporting calendar means that pupils are able to try many new sports.

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Prep Pupils House Fun Run

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The Senior School

(Years 7 to 11)

The transition to Senior School is a major milestone in your child’s educational journey.

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When we made the decision to move our children to Hull Collegiate School we had no idea just how much they were going to love it. Being able to speak to your child’s teacher by person, is reassuring and we feel that the additional support provided outside of lessons has been invaluable in helping them to reach their potential. They have made friends for life, experienced new opportunities and we both feel that it was the best investment in their future we could have made.

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Senior School life provides students with well-planned, engaging and challenging lessons alongside opportunities to take responsibility for their own learning and progress. Day trips and residential visits, both in the UK and abroad, provide enriching experiences beyond the classroom with themes including culture, the arts and sport.

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Students joining Hull Collegiate Senior School are supported by highly experienced staff members who are able to help them adapt quickly to their new routine. Our teacher to student ratio ensures that every student is well-known as an individual.

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The Sixth Form

(Years 12 to 13)

2019 saw the best A Level results in over a decade

Mrs Annabel Robinson Head of Sixth Form

We are incredibly proud of our daughter’s recent First Class Honours and it is with huge thanks and appreciation to all the staff at Hull Collegiate School for a fabulous education that gave her the foundation to build her career upon.

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Mr James Windeatt Head of Sixth Form

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expedition

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Sixth Form students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their leadership skills as school prefects, lead the School Council and assist with coaching and mentoring across a variety of year groups, subjects and extra-curricular activities.

They are also responsible for organising their own social events calendar.

In addition, a programme of visiting speakers and trip opportunities are provided.

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An average class sizes of 6 students per subject in the Sixth Form promotes pupil confidence which in turn enables active debate and discussion with peers and teachers. Alongside their chosen A Level studies, students also complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), a university style dissertation in a topic area of their choice.

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Sport

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We believe in sport for all, whether students are trying something new, playing in regular team fixtures or competing at county and international level.

Our excellent facilities - indoor and outdoor - mean we can offer a wide variety of games and sports.

Competitive sport begins in Year 3, applying the skills acquired during Key Stage 1.

Students compete in rugby, hockey, football, netball, cricket, rounders, tennis and swimming at regional and national levels.

Students have access to top level coaching alongside our highly experienced and dedicated Physical Education department.

Students compete at many national venues such as the London Aquatic Centre, Alexandra Stadium and the National Tennis Centre. Additional sporting opportunities are available within the extra-curricular programme.

New Sports England standard football and rugby pitches

Sports tours have provided pupils with the opportunity to travel the globe and compete against teams in Dublin, Spain, Barbados, Portugal, Croatia, Prague and Sri Lanka, as well as take part in regular UK residential tours.

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This school is amazing for the sporting opportunities and it is a privilege to play for my school!

Multi Use Games Area

Bi Annual Ski Trip

One of five rounders pitches

AstroTurf pitches for Hockey, 5-A-Side and Tennis

Sports England standard Sports Hall

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Pavilion with home, away and referee facilities

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Art

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Senior School Art Studio

The love of art is evident throughout the Prep School with countless colourful and tactile works adorning the corridors as you pass through. With its own impressive art studio, pupils use a large range of mediums to produce their themed displays, culminating in an annual Art Exhibition which includes work from every pupil.

The Technology department within the Senior School encompasses art, textiles, digital photography, design technology and food technology. The department is very well equipped and experienced staff are on hand to facilitate projects that are ambitious, individualistic and technically exciting.

The annual Exhibition displays exam pieces from GCSE and A Level Art, Textiles, Photography and Design Technology pupils.

All pupils are encouraged to be creative throughout their time at school with inter-house art and design competitions and themed days which bring together whole year groups to work on collaborative pieces.

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A Level piece

Extra-curricular clubs and visits to national and international exhibitions further pupils’ understanding and exploration of the subject.

The Senior School Art studio is a welcoming environment, and an inspirational space to learn with supportive teachers. I can really let my creative spirit soar.

Prep School piece

A Level piece

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Senior School Food Technology Suite

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Drama

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Pre Prep Christmas production

Annie

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Grimm Tales

Whenever there is a drama lesson, I look forward to getting into character, with the help of my enthusiastic teacher!

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The transformational power of performance and development of confidence are celebrated at Hull Collegiate School. The Drama department is vibrant and enthusiastic and led by industry professionals. Regular performance pieces by both the Prep and Senior Schools culminate in spectacular finales which bring together the talents of drama, technology, art and textiles students and staff; this provides ample opportunities for all students to be involved, both on and off the stage.

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Opportunities to practise drama and technical skills are readily available to all pupils, whether it is their intention to pursue the subject as a career or to build their confidence and social skills.

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Year on year we celebrate our students’ regular casting successes in local and national productions and their entries into the prestigious National Youth Theatre.

With the help of industry contacts, the department assists pupils with challenging audition pieces ensuring that they are physically and mentally prepared.

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Theatre companies and working practitioners are invited into school on a regular basis, providing practical advice and a wealth of valuable experience. These have included Splendid Theatre Company, Kepow Company and Frantic Assembly. Students throughout the school are involved in a wide variety of theatre trips seeing companies such as Shared Experience, Kneehigh Theatre and Headlong Theatre. They have also enjoyed popular West End and touring shows where alumni have been cast in lead roles.

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Music

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Prep School Orchestra rehearsal

A guitar solo in the Drawing Room

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A harp solo in a Music Department Concert

Vivaldi Gloria performed in Hull Minster

Music is at the heart of life in Hull Collegiate School. With around three hundred peripatetic lessons each week, as well as five choirs and numerous instrumental groups rehearsing, not a moment goes by without the sound of music drifting through the school.

We aim for music to be a central and positively life changing part of every pupil’s experience and peripatetic music lessons in almost every study are available from Year 3.

Academic rigour is combined with a vibrant extra-curricular programme. There are five choirs, an orchestra, wind band, string orchestra and various chamber ensembles, such as a guitar group, piano trio and string quartet, all trained by specialist instrumental staff. Theory and aural training clubs also run weekly.

Music by Purcell performed in Beverley Minster

Many pupils are members of local and national youth orchestras; our pupils frequently dominate the trophy winners at local music festivals. Concerts take place throughout the year in large venues such as Beverley Minster, Hull Minster and Hull City Hall.

Every two years the Music and Drama departments collaborate on a fully staged musical accompanied by a band of pupil and staff performers, with recent shows being The Sound of Music and Annie!

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You get so many opportunities in music. Whatever your interest there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Educational Visits Carefully selected educational visits are a regular and exciting part of school life. Visits in the UK and abroad inspire students in a practical way about their learning and help to build confidence.

Year 8 Geography visit to Flamborough

Year 6 residential to Robinwood

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A Level Physics to CERN

Sri Lanka History trip to WWI Battlefields

A Level Art to London Galleries

Year 5 residential to Cranedale

French trip to Paris

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Uganda

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Equestrian Team

Our extra-curricular activity programme has been carefully designed to allow our students to develop confidence, find their niche and pursue activities beyond the classroom. The school offers a large range of activities during lunchtimes and after school from Reception through to Sixth Form. There is something to accommodate all abilities and interests.

Prep School pupils take part in activities including dance, judo, sport, music, art, computing and languages. Members of the Chess Club, who are regularly successful in regional and national competitions, introduce the game to younger pupils.

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This school is great because of the multiple activities you can choose every term, such as Futsal, yoga and photography.

Pupils in the Senior School can choose from over 70 activities each term that encompass sport, music, charity work, community involvement, art and science. Our successful Duke of Edinburgh and Young Enterprise programmes offer pupils further opportunities to achieve outside of their academic studies.

Students are welcome to join the HCS equestrian team from the age of 8 years and upwards. The team is run by a fully qualified instructor and parents. HCS is a registered member of the NSEA (National School Equestrian Association). Students compete at various equestrian disciplines – Showjumping, Dressage and Eventing at prestigious inter-school equestrian competitions throughout the country.

Sixth Form students support the extracurricular programme further by providing new activities to younger pupils in both the Prep and Senior School.

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This school is amazing because you can do so much and there is never an opportunity to be bored!

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What makes a Collegian?

Hull Collegiate School provided me with opportunities for teamwork and leadership. These were developed throughout my time in the sports teams, in my role as deputy head girl and through Duke of Edinburgh and other extra-curricular activities. Volunteering opportunities such as visiting Ganton special needs school and mentoring younger pupils in maths improved my communication skills. All these qualities have helped me get an optimum start in university life. The variety of activities and strong pupil-teacher relationships encouraged a good work ethic. In combination with the work ethic was the friendly atmosphere, which made my studies during GCSEs and A levels more manageable.

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Gabriella Zanetti is reading Chemistry at The University of Edinburgh

My time spent at Hull Collegiate greatly shaped my attitude towards learning. I developed a determination to work hard and succeed which prepared me very well for five years of intense study at medical school. Throughout my time at Collegiate I grew into a confident young adult which I believe has aided my professional conduct within the healthcare environment. I greatly appreciate all of the support provided by dedicated staff over the years.

Emily Heaton is reading Medicine at The Hull York Medical School

I cannot express how grateful I am to have attended Hull Collegiate School. The school allowed me to thrive in my academic work due to the warm atmosphere and dedicated teachers who guided me through my studies.

I was also grateful to play key roles in various sports teams during my time at the school which let me build skills I would not gain elsewhere. I cannot forget the invaluable once in a lifetime opportunities that the school provided for me, from being Head Boy, to volunteering in Uganda and working with the Safi Coffee team. I will always remember my time at school with fond memories, and I cannot thank the staff and school enough.

Andrew Elton is reading History and Politics at The University of Dundee

Hull Collegiate school provided a wonderfully supportive atmosphere in which I developed lasting friendships and discovered my passion for the subjects I now study at university. Both the high standard of teaching and friendliness of staff and pupils were integral parts of the experience. During my last few years in sixth form I enjoyed the greater independence and the support my teachers provided when studying more advanced subjects, all of which set me up brilliantly for further study at university.

Jack Kelsall recently graduated from The University of Cambridge with a first class honours in Natural Sciences

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Nutritionally balanced lunches Our nutritionally balanced three course lunches are included in the termly fees. A choice of hot meals, soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts are created on site daily using fresh local produce. Dietary requirements are fully catered for, breakfast and tuck services are provided at an additional charge.

the criteria. For further details please contact our registrar, Mrs Sharon McEwan, to discuss this in greater detail and in confidence.

Parking is available on the school grounds and parents are able to drop off and pick up children in designated zones supervised by staff.

Six serviced routes across East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire operate by the school’s appointed coach contractor, Acklams of Beverley. Daily and termly travel passes are available to accommodate transport requirements.

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Termly fees could be reduced by up to 85% for pupils

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Financial assistance

Visiting us You and your family are welcome to visit the school at your convenience; appointments can be made at any time of the year. By touring the school you will see what a thriving, vibrant and caring educational establishment it is.

A meeting with the Headmistress or the Head of the Prep School can also be arranged, providing you with the opportunity to ask questions about our curriculum, admission arrangements, financial assistance and our vision in a confidential and relaxed environment.

Registrar:

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Mrs Sharon McEwan 01482 657016 enquiries@hullcollegiateschool.co.uk

“Such a warm and welcoming team.

The staff are very accommodating and care for each child. Everyone is very courteous and nothing is too much trouble. An outstandinglearning environment.�

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