January 2015

King Edward VI School

January Bulletin 30 January, 2015

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Procedure if your child is ill and unable to attend school

he term has got off to a crisp start, reinforced by some encouraging Oxbridge results with 9 students confirmed so far as holding offers, some excellent music with our chamber choir performing with distinction in Winchester Cathedral and some excellent results in the hockey and netball.

To enable us to be sure of the whereabouts and safety of our students it is important that you contact the Main Office (02380 704561 or by email absent@kes.hants.sch.uk) as soon as possible, preferably by 8.30am, if your child is ill or is going to be late.

However, the start to the New Year has also been tinged with sadness with the news of the death of a former Head Master, Colin Dobson, at the age of 82. He was in charge of the School for nearly 20 years before retiring in 1990 and oversaw the moves to independence in 1979 and coeducation in 1983. The School owes him a great debt of gratitude and a memorial service will be held in due course for those who would like to honour his service to King Edward’s.

AJ Thould

If the illness is on-going please contact the Main Office on each day that your child is absent.

We would also be grateful if you would reinforce the need for your child to report to the Main Office if they arrive late to School.

Summer Term Leave of absence

Head Master

Friday 1 May - Fifth Year Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm

SCHOOL LUNCH REMINDER The deadline for changes to School lunch arrangements for the Summer Term is:

Friday 8 May - Lower Sixth Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm

4pm on Friday 13 March It will not be possible to meet requests that arrive after the deadline Please email dinners@kes.hants.sch.uk giving pupil name, tutor group and the change intended

Friday 22 May - Upper Sixth Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm Wednesday 10 June - Lower Sixth Return to lessons

No action is required if arrangements are to continue as at present Parents of Fifth, Lower and Upper Sixth pupils should refer to a recent email regarding reduction in lunch charges due to leave of absence for examinations

Fifth Year Book Collection: Thursday 18 June at 8.40am Upper Sixth Book Collection & Leavers’ Assembly: Thursday 25 June at 8.40am

Any request using the dinners@kes email address will have their request acknowledged

. . . . 24 HOUR . . . . TOUR DE KES . . . . 11/12 FEBRUARY . . . . MORE INFORMATION SEE BACK PAGE . . . .

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Espaňa 2015 Salamanca Sixth Form - 12-18 February Andalucía Third & Fourth Year - 27 - 31 March Andalucía Parents’ Information Evening in the Hospitality Suite on Wednesday 11 March at 7.30pm.

Catalonia First & Second Year - 22 - 26 May Catalonia Parents’ Information Evening in the Hospitality Suite on Tuesday 5 May at 7.00 pm.

For further information please contact eml@kes.hants.sch.uk Law Lecture at Ballard School Parents and pupils are invited to attend a lecture at Ballard School, New Milton on February 5 at 7pm given by Judge Sean Enright and is entitled ‘Within the Law’.

He will be talking about how he entered the legal profession and his most interesting cases.

Click here to book

Open Instrumental Lesson Week

KETA Transport Temporary Bus Passes

During the week of 2 – 6 February, parents are warmly invited to come to the School and attend their child’s instrumental lesson.

This will be a good opportunity to see the lesson in action and discuss instrumental progress with the teacher.

Pupils wishing to obtain a temporary bus pass to enable them to travel on a different route must arrange this through the Main Office, giving at least 48 hours notice.

Temporary passes will only be available on buses where there is spare capacity.

Parents are asked to contact the instrumental teacher in advance if they would like to attend and to sign in at the Main Office on arrival.

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Spring Term Musical Events You are warmly invited to our 2 Spring Term Concerts: Wednesday 11 February at 7.30pm in the Dobson Theatre Featuring the Symphonic Wind Band, First Year Choir, Sinfonia, Recorder Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Flute Choir and soloists.

Tickets priced £4 may be purchased from KESpay, code KP260 Wednesday 19 March at 7.30pm at Turner Sims, Southampton Featuring Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Big Band, Jazz Trumpet group, Vocal Ensemble, Piano Trio and soloists Tickets priced £8 may be purchased from KESpay, code KP 261

Pupils leaving the School

Morrisby Feedback Interviews

For all pupils, other than those in the Upper Sixth, who intend to leave KES at the end of this academic year, a reminder to parents that written notice must be received in all cases by the Registrar or the Head before the end of the Spring term.

Feedback interviews following the recent Fourth Year Morrisby Test will take place between 24 February and 5 March.

Parents are welcome to attend these interviews and there are a limited number of early morning slots (08:10 – 08:50) available. If you are interested in being allocated an early morning interview please notify the Head of Careers, Mrs Mandley cjm@kes.hants.sch.uk or KJ on kj@kes.hants.sch.uk; these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Registrar on 02380 799216.

Prague Exchange 2015-16 The Prague Exchange trip is now open after a successful programme last year. This trip is for current Third Year pupils and will involve a home leg in September 2015 (19-26) and a Prague leg in April 2016 (9 -16). The cost is £425.

Pupils will stay with a family in the Czech Republic and get involved in school life as well as a local community project with children with learning difficulties.

Remaining interviews will take place during the normal School day and notification of individual times will be sent out in due course.

OBNO Shop (Outgrown But Not Outworn) The OBNO Shop (next to the School Shop) has a great deal of good quality second-hand uniform and sports equipment for sale.

Opening Hours: Wed 1.00-2.00pm For more information contact Sophie Liardet by email sophie@sophieliardet.com

Please email Miss Hewitt at lh@kes.hants.sch.uk to find out more and apply.

Formal Complaints We are required by law each year to let you know that you can apply at any time to see the number of complaints which have gone through the School’s formal complaints procedure during the previous twelve months. I am happy to confirm that again there have been no formal complaints over the past year. Click here for complaints policy and procedure.

Head Master

MEDICAL MATTERS It is very important that the nursing team are kept up to date with any medical changes or health needs relating to your son/daughter. Please contact them as soon as any changes arise on schoolnurse@kes.hants.sch.uk or by phone on 02380 799213.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Wednesday 4 Feb Friday 6 Feb Tuesday 10 Feb Wednesday 11 Feb Friday 13 Feb Monday 16 Feb

Fifth Year Parents’ Evening Fourth Year Classics trip: Winchester Morocco Information Evening: Music Recital Room Spring Concert - Dobson Theatre INSET Day Half Term: return to school 23 Feb

Cardiff University Open Day Parents of students in the Lower Sixth are invited to join us on our visit to Cardiff University on Wednesday 25 March. Payment can be made via KESpay and seats need to be reserved by contacting KJ on kj@kes.hants.sch.uk.

Please click here to access a more comprehensive calendar, which is updated and reviewed regularly

South Africa Goedgedacht Project Dinner Dance Three course meal followed by a Ceilidh with music from “Captain Driver’s Delight” 14 March 2015 * 7pm for 7.30 – 11.30pm Black Tie * Tickets £28 click here to purchase

Mathematical Society Parents are invited to the Mathematical Society meeting on 5 March with guest speaker Dr Alex Forrester who is a senior lecturer in Computational Engineering at Southampton University. The title of his talk will be Human Powered Flight.

If you would like to attend this meeting, please email Mr Collins (pdc@kes.hants.sch.uk) for more details.

Specialist Sports Coaching Fund Raising Day There is a specialist sports coaching day on Feb 13 at Wellington Sports Ground to raise money for the South Africa Rugby and Hockey Tour.

This will be open to pupils in the First to Third Year at KES and to Stroud pupils in years 5 to 8. Students can opt for a day of rugby, hockey or netball and sessions will be led by members of the KES PE department assisted by students who are in the Sports Tour party.

The cost of the day is £20 and all funds raised will be donated to the sports tour. More details and a booking form can be found here.

TOUR DE KES - 11/12 FEBRUARY

24 HOUR CYCLATHON Sponsor a pupil as they cover the virtual distance from School to key KES locations.

Each pupil can participate in the event by selecting a 20 minute spin bike time slot on either : Wednesday 11 February from 13.30 – 19.30 or Thursday 12 February from 08.00 – 13.30 Sixth form pupils can select an overnight slot.

Pupils must raise a minimum of £5.00 through sponsorship to take part. More details to follow.

All proceeds will go towards the Summer Camp for Hampshire Young Carers.

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