Y9 Early Assessment Leaflet

Ignite YOUR POTENTIAL

JOINING YEAR 9 (YEAR 7 APPLICATION)

WELCOME TO KINGSWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL (YEARS 9-11)

LAURA SMYTH Head of Middle School

Pupils in Years 9, 10 and 11 are expertly supported by Mrs Laura Smyth, Head of Middle School and heads for each of Year 9, 10 and 11.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS Joining Senior Houses allows Year 9 pupils to build relationships across different year groups through weekly House gatherings and termly social events, as well as close friendships with the peers in their own year group.

Year 9 pupils begin to choose parts of their curriculum for the first time, such as creative subjects and Global Goals, while co-curricular activities remain vibrant. Pupils engage in three activities weekly, plus sports practice and weekend fixtures.

A pupil’s time in the Middle School (Years 9-11) is one of great change. While their social development is closely supported by our tutors, house parents and heads of school during this busy time in their lives, pupils will also begin their preparation for GCSEs.

In Year 9, pupils exercise more choice over their curriculum, narrowing their options as they approach GCSE study. By the time they start Year 10, pupils will have chosen their GCSE options and will begin two years’ worth of study towards nine or ten GCSE qualifications.

In addition, our Year 9s enjoy the benefits of our extensive co-curricular programme, from theatrical extravaganzas, beginning Bronze Duke of Edinburgh, joining the Kingswood Jazz Orchestra or designing award winning F1 models in the F1 in Schools club.

The breadth and depth of this experience serves to support children in learning as much outside the classroom as within it, influencing their character development and helping to inform their impressive personal qualities.

BOARDING AT KINGSWOOD SCHOOL As Head of Boarding at Kingswood School, I can say without a doubt that Kingswood is a home from home for our boarders.

With nearly 200 boarders, the community is welcoming, inclusive and at the heart of the Kingswood experience. Please do visit us to find out more.

DAILY TIME LINE Wake up

7:00

Breakfast from...

7:30

School starts

8:25

Assembly/ tutorials

8:35

DARRELL HARDING Head of Boarding

BOARDING LIFE Each house has a resident House Parent, Assistant House Parent and a team of tutors who will support pupils’ pastoral, academic and co-curricular development. The community in each house is vibrant, busy and cosy, providing a home from home for our boarders. At weekends, the School site remains busy with sports fixtures, house events such as House Music, summer barbecues and a huge array of trips from white water rafting, to watching Bath rugby, cinema to amusement parks.

“The best thing about being a boarder at Kingswood is getting to be with my friends all the time. Kingswood gives you a really safe and supportive environment and I love all the activities I can choose during the week and at weekends too!”

AM

Morning lessons

9:00

(break from 10:55 - 11:20)

Afternoon break

14:10

PM

Afternoon lessons

14:35 -16:20

Activities & tea

16:20 -17:30

Supper

17:30

Prep

18:30 - 20:30

Free time

20:30

Lights out from*...

20:30 * according to age group

JOINING KINGSWOOD IN YEAR 9: EARLY ASSESSMENT PROCESS Each year we welcome around 25 new pupils into Year 9. For those seeking a full, weekly or flexi boarding place, the assessment process can be undertaken in Year 7.

These pupils will be assessed for offers of a place in the Spring term of Year 7, with offers made by the end of the Spring term. Pupils will complete papers in English, Maths and Non Verbal Reasoning. They will be invited to join an interview with a member of the Senior Management Team and enjoy taster sessions with their prospective year group. Taster boarding nights will also be available.

Pupils who have accepted a place in Year 9 and wish to be considered for an Academic scholarship, or Special Talent Award in Art, Design and Technology, Drama, Music or Sport, will be invited to assessment in February of Year 8.

John Wesley ‘All Round’ scholarships may be awarded to those boarding pupils joining Year 9 and who are able to demonstrate a combinationNTRY) of NTRY) academic and specialNTRY) talent ability and wider school involvement.

January of Year 7

February of Year 7

March of Year 7

Mid April of Year 7

February of Year 8

March of Year 8

March of Year 8

Registration Deadline

Assessment Papers, Interview & Taster Day

Offers Made

Acceptance Deadline

Scholarship Assessments

Awards Offers Made

Deposit & Award Acceptance Deadline

OPPORTUNITIES TO VISIT Personal visits, which include the opportunity to meet with our Headmaster, Head of Boarding and Admissions team, are available all year round.

Our Main School Open Day in the Autumn term provides an excellent opportunity to see the School in action.

Please do contact admissions@kingswood.bath.sch.uk in case of any questions and to book your visit.

www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk