January 2016

King Edward VI School

January Bulletin 29 January, 2016

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he term has got off to a crisp start, reinforced by some encouraging Oxbridge results with 9 students confirmed so far as holding offers, two outstanding evening charity events with sell-out performances, the very accomplished Sixth Form production of Heritage and we are looking forward to the Classics department production of The Golden Masque of Agamemnon. We have also had some excellent results in hockey and netball in spite of some challenging winter weather.

Carol Service at Romsey Abbey For those parents and friends who were unable to join us at the Carol Service at Romsey Abbey, Mr Blow has produced a short video of highlights.

Please click here to view.

You might also be interested that the collection from the service amounted to an incredible ÂŁ1,544 which will be donated to Make A Wish and the New Forest Nightstop charity.

We hope to be moving into the Design Technology workshop early next week following the fire refurbishment which has, of course, limited the facilities available to us during the process of reconstruction. Plans are now well developed for the new Theatre, Art Department and Sixth Form Concourse, some initial illustrations from our architects can be seen below AJ Thould

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

4pm on Friday 11 March

Head Master

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

Sixth Form Concourse

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

Theatre

School Shop Surplus Stock Sale!

Click here for details

Fifth Year Book Collection: Friday 17 June at 8.40am Upper Sixth Book Collection & Leavers’ Assembly: Wednesday 29 June at 8.40am

East Link Foyer

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Procedure if your child is ill and unable to attend school

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.

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 Friday 29 April - Fifth Year Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm Friday 13 May - Lower Sixth Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm

Book here!

Friday 27 May - Upper Sixth Leave of Absence begins at 4.00pm

If you have trouble connecting to the Quiz link then send an e-mail to Ali_Page70@yahoo.co.uk

Tuesday 14 June - Lower Sixth Return to lessons

Third Year Charlotte Exchange 2016-17 This year’s Charlotte Exchange is open for 8 students to travel to our sister school in Charlotte, North Carolina and take part in a cultural project. Application packs with further information can be collected from reception. The deadline for applications is Friday 4 March.

Any questions email lcb@kes.hants.sch.uk.

New Sports kit We are very excited to announce that after much consultation with pupils, parents and staff, the new sports kit has arrived. With a mix of new upto-date designs and performance fabric making playing sport more comfortable, we are confident that the pupils will love wearing the new kit.

We do not expect the whole school to have to re -kit immediately and the changeover will be phased. For more details please click here.

On sale in the Crush Hall and on KESpay 2

Spring Term Musical Events You are warmly invited to our two Spring Term Concerts: Wednesday 10 February at 7.30pm in the Dobson Theatre Featuring the Symphonic Wind Band, First Year Choir, Sinfonia, Flute Choir and soloists.

Tickets priced £4 may be purchased from KESpay.

Please note there will be no tickets available to be purchased on the door.

Wednesday 9 March at 7.30pm at Turner Sims, Southampton Featuring Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Big Band and soloists.

Tickets priced £8 may only be purchased from the Turner Sims Box Office from 1 February. (Box Office number is 023 80595151).

Sports Activity Day There are still places on the Multi Sports Day for First and Second Year students on 12 February. All funds raised will go towards the Sri Lanka Cricket Tour. For more information please click here.

Hill Lane Parking Please leave space for returning coaches to park on Hill Lane on Saturdays. We do not want to put pupils at unnecessary risk by disembarking from coaches in the road.

Morrisby Feedback Interviews

Pupils leaving the School

Feedback interviews following the recent Fourth Year Morrisby Test will take place between 22 February and 4 March.

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.

Parents are welcome to attend these interviews and there are a limited number of early morning slots (8.10 – 8.50am) 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.

Access to Wellington Sports Ground There are a number of occasions when access to Wellington will be affected by traffic arrangements for Eastleigh Football Club. Please click here to find more details.

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

Formal Complaints

OPTIONS

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 the complaints policy and procedure.

Detailed information regarding subject options for September 2016 will be circulated to pupils and emailed to parents.

Further details will be given at Parents’ Evenings. All option information can be found on here.

Deadlines for final options are:

Head Master

Fifth Year to Lower Sixth (A level choices) – 11 February Third to Fourth Year (GCSE choices) – 4 March Lower Sixth to Upper Sixth – 9 March Second to Third Year – 11 March

Click here for details of the Summer Camp Karaoke-thon!

Library Book Sale To coincide with World Book Day on 3 March, we are pleased to announce our forthcoming Library Book Sale offering a variety of withdrawn stock at bargain prices.

There will be a Kidz Camp UK event at Stroud School during spring half term. Click here for more information.

The sale will take place on: Wednesday Thursday Friday

Our Lower Sixth Physicists will be visiting Southampton University on 3 February. They will see some cutting edge research at the ISVR and ORC, both of which are world leaders in their fields.

2 March (10.50am – 5.00pm) 3 March (8.15am – 5.00pm) 4 March (8.15am – 2.00pm)

Books from 20p and magazines from 10p Please make sure you bring your money with you as we are unable to reserve items.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Wed 3 Feb Mon 8 to Thurs 11 Feb Wed 10 Feb Friday 12 Feb Mon 15 Feb Tues 23 Feb

Fifth Year Parents’ Evening Summer Camp Karaoke-thon Spring Concert - Dobson Theatre INSET Day Half Term: return to school 22 Feb Third Year Parents’ Evening

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

Thanksgiving 2016 Thanksgiving this year will take place at Winchester Cathedral on Wednesday 16 March.

KETA homeward buses will be operating from Winchester so there may be changes to arrival times at bus stops at the end of the day. Pupils who need to get back to School will have transport provided.

There will be no late buses on this day and no after school activities.

If you are happy for your son/daughter to make their own way home from the Cathedral you must let us know by emailing thanksgiving@kes.hants.sch.uk stating your son/daughter’s name and tutor group by 4pm on Monday 14 March.

ICELAND 2017 There are a few places left on the trip to Iceland at Easter 2017.

It is open to the current Fifth Year (who intend to study Geography) and Lower Sixth Geography students. Email Miss Grant for further details on ljg@kes.hants.sch.uk.

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

21 October - 28 October 2017 Open to all current Second, Third, Fourth & Fifth Year pupils.

Please contact Mr Mapstone on pjm@kes.hants.sch.uk or click here for further details.

Second Year PSHE Pupils will be watching a performance followed by a short workshop by the actor Robert Higgs on 24 February about the issues around bullying as part of their PSHE education.

South Africa Goedgedacht Dinner Dance

First Year Camp 29 June - 1 July 2016 - Ferny Crofts Activity Centre The cost of the trip is payable in two instalments via KESpay.

29 January £40 31 March £40

19 March 2016 7.00 for 7.30 - 11.30

Three course meal, bar, live music, table magic, and the famous KES auction

Tout ce qui est français 2016!

Montpellier Sixth Form Language Trip Final payment now due via Kespay. Information Evening is on Tuesday 15th March at 7.30pm in the Hospitality Suite.

Tickets £30 via KESpay Black Tie

Normandy 2016 Final payment now due as well as black and white photocopies of EHIC card and passport. Information Evening is on Wednesday 25 May at 7pm in the Dobson Theatre.

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