King Edward VI School
May Bulletin 27th May, 2011
W
e had a rather staggered start to the term with a late Easter and a royal wedding to contend with but students and staff have coped well and the rhythm of work quickly established itself. This is always a busy term with the focus on public examinations but the weather has been kind to our sport. In particular the cricket pitch has been dry enough to provide suitable conditions in preparation for the Sri Lanka tour in July; it may not be so warm when our expedition departs for Alaska!
Annual Athletics Sports Day 2011 Friday 1st July 1.00pm until 4.45pm on the School field Parents and friends are warmly invited to attend and we would be delighted to see you on the day
We’ve had some drama and music to lighten the pace with a wonderful concert given by Fifth Year musicians and a compelling production of The Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux. We have also hosted exchange visits from Mutterstadt and Le Havre.
KETA buses will leave at approximately 4.45pm and there will be NO LATE BUSES
Leavers’ Celebrations
The past six months have involved much preparation for the next phase of the development of the School site. The major project is the refurbishment of our English and Modern Languages facilities, some landscaping on the Hill Lane site and some additions to the Sixth Form facilities and, less exotic, a new boiler for Wellington!
This year’s Fifth Year pupils have taken the initiative to organise their own Fifth Year Prom on 27th June. Likewise, the Upper Sixth Form leavers have organised their own Leavers’ Ball on the same evening after the Leavers’ dinner, details of which have been provided by Mr Havers. We understand that both Upper and Lower Sixth Formers have bought tickets for the Ball.
This is very much the season of public examinations for those in the Fifth Year and Sixth Form. Students will inevitably be under a lot of pressure but, with sensible preparation and a balance of other activities, we remain confident that they will do well. Please remind your sons and daughters that normal school regulations apply, particularly those relating to summer uniform which is introduced for the whole School when we return after Half Term.
As parents, we thought you would wish to know that the School is not assisting with any arrangements for these events and therefore can accept no responsibility for the conduct of the evening nor for the welfare of the pupils, their behaviour, accident or damage either at the events or during their travel to and from the venues.
The second half of term will be largely focused on examinations but there will be some fun with Sports Day, Activities Day and the Lower School Swimming Gala. Head Master
We do, however, wish them every success in what we hope will be both enjoyable and memorable events. ART EXHIBITION 29th June 6.30 - 8pm in the Art Studio All exhibits are taken from the GCSE and A level courses in Art and Photography ALL WELCOME
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