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King Edward VI School
June Bulletin
27th
June, 2013
Reports for First to Fourth Year pupils will be posted to parents on or before
Wednesday 17th
July.
A s I write the sun is emerging from the clouds and some welcome cricket is being played very enthusiastically out on the south field. Examinations are over
and there is a certain degree of bated breath as papers and results are returned to pupils. One group of Upper Sixth formers took their final A level paper in full evening dress; they were determined to go out in style! We are very much looking forward to some end of term activity with the Arts Festival, Sports Day, Activities Day, the KESSOC Summer Ball and the Swimming Gala all to look forward to, subject as ever to the vagaries of the English summer weather. We hope to see many of you at these occasions as we move towards the end of term.
AJ Thould Head
Annual Athletics Sports Day 2013 Friday 28
th June
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. Refreshments will be served in the Dining Hall between
2.30pm and 4.00pm.
Please note that this year parents will not be required to provide cakes, sandwiches or biscuits or to serve
refreshments at this event.
KETA buses will leave at approximately 4.45pm
and there will be NO LATE BUSES
All students are required on site until 4.45pm. If a pupil must leave before this time then
agreement must be sought from their Head of Year in advance and the pupil will require a letter from
home, also signed by their Head of Year
SCHOOL LUNCH REMINDER
The deadline for changes to school lunch
arrangements for the Autumn Term is:
Wednesday 3rd
July
The price for a lunch from September is £3.55
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
No action is required if arrangements are to continue as at present
Any request using the dinners@kes email address will be acknowledged
‘Looking Forward’ Evening for Fourth Year Parents
10th
July at 7.30pm in the Dobson Theatre
Following the Looking Forward Day for Fourth Year pupils on 9th July, this evening session for parents will feature presentations and discussion on the decisions
students will need to make about their Sixth Form academic choices, co-curricular involvement, and
preparation for university entrance.
The day for pupils is designed to enable them to make informed decisions about their academic careers, and
this evening session aims to support you as parents as you help them do this.
Mr Thould, Mr Dellar, Mr Culver and Ms Greenwood will
lead the discussions.
KETA BUSES On the last day of term all KETA buses
will depart at 15:10.
THERE WILL BE NO LATE BUSES
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Staff & Parent Prayer Meeting with communion celebration
Tuesday 2
nd July 1pm - 2pm
Room M1
JUNIOR HOUSE
Junior House is a House based competition, where teams from each House play against each other in the sports that are appropriate to the term. It takes place on a limited number of Friday evenings and it is compulsory for all members of the Second and Third year. Matches on these evenings finish by 5.15pm. Junior House is an integral part of the School educational experience as it provides opportunities for pupils to learn to play in a team and for them to realise the importance of the individual within the context of a group situation. We also hope that they will enjoy the experience! It has been disappointing in the past that some pupils have not been able to attend Junior House due to appointments, music lessons or weekends away. These pupils not only miss out on the experience of Junior House, but they also let down other members of their team. By publishing the dates in advance, it is intended that a clash with any other activity can be avoided. The dates are as follows:-
Term Dates
Autumn 2013
September 13
thand 27
th
October 4th, 11
th and 18
th
Spring 2014
February 7
th
March 7th 14
th and 21
st
Summer 2014
May 9
th (with May 16
th as a
reserve date)
ARRANGEMENTS FOR START OF
AUTUMN TERM 2013
Tuesday 3rd
September
INSET DAY
Wednesday 4
th September
NEW PUPILS First Year 8.40am to 3.55pm Second & Third Year 8.50am to 3.55pm Fourth Year 11.00am to 3.55pm Lower Sixth 8.30am to 3.55pm ALL OTHER PUPILS Second & Third Year 1.45pm to 3.55pm Fourth & Fifth Year 1.45pm to 3.55pm Lower Sixth 8.55am to 3.55pm Upper Sixth 9.00am to after 12.30pm (First Year prefects will be needed from 8.40am and Lower School prefects will be needed dur-ing the afternoon)
THERE ARE NO LATE BUSES
Thursday 5th
September
Normal school times apply
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Summer Library Book Sale
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a Book Sale for pupils in the Library
during the last week of term offering a variety of withdrawn stock at bargain prices!
Monday 8
th July 10.50am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 9th July 8.15am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 10th July 8.15am – 2.00pm
Books: from 20p Magazines: 10p
Pupils should make sure they bring their money with them as we are unable to reserve items.
PARENTS’ GUIDE The most up-to-date version of the Parents’ Guide is available on the School’s website under the Information/Parents’ Guide tab or by clicking here. There is a modified version for parents of Sixth Form students. If you would like a printed copy of the Parents’ Guide please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Wood, the SMT Secretary at psw@kes.hants.sch.uk and she will be happy to send you one.
EXAMINATION RESULTS
GCE (A and AS) results will be published on
Thursday 15th
August, 2013
IGCSE/GCSE results will be published on
Thursday 22nd
August, 2013
Please see the Examination section on the website for
post results help and information
A Plea from KES PTA (formerly KESSOC)
We are currently looking for a parent who could take over the role of Secretary next term as the present incumbent will be retiring. All that is required is someone who is organised and can type – and who could spare the time to attend four KES PTA meetings per year (evenings) and prepare the Minutes after these meetings. This role provides the incumbent with a wonderful way of keeping in touch with the workings and ethos of the school – and also assists greatly with facilitating the enjoyable events that are organised by the KES PTA. Do, please, contact Pat Stroud on 07796 760167 if you are interested in this role.
This year’s Creative and Critical Review, showcasing the best work across many departments and areas of school is now available to view by clicking here. Contributors will be given a copy but if you would like one of the limited numbers of hard copies available, please email the editor, Mrs Allen at sla@kes.hants.sch.uk stating your child’s name and group base and she will organise a copy for you.
WATERSPORTS 2014 We are currently launching our annual Watersports trip for First, Second and Third Year pupils. Provisional dates with Rockley Watersports are from Sunday 17th to Sunday 24th August 2014. The trip involves travel by coach and ferry to the south west of France. The centre, La Rive, is located on Lac Biscarosse, which is about 35 miles from Bordeaux. The group will stay on a four-star campsite, which has its own secluded area amongst pine trees. Activities include windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, catamaran sailing, body boarding and mountain biking. All activities are well-supervised by highly qualified staff to ensure your child has a safe and enjoyable stay. All water based activities require the use of a buoyancy aid and pupils must be able to swim 50m. The cost of the trip will be £560, including all meals on the site and travel. If you would like your son or daughter to take part in this trip, please pay the deposit of £100 via KESpay as soon as possible since places are limited. In the meantime, should you have any questions about the trip, please contact me at School on sdg@kes.hants.sch.uk. As numbers are restricted, there will be a reserve list kept throughout the year.
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Friday 28th June Sports Day
First and Second Year Summer Camp Disco Saturday 29
th June Sailing Regatta
Tuesday 2nd
July Sports Team Photographs Visit of new Third Year pupils and parents Third Year Theatre Studies Evening Wednesday 3
rd July Visit of new First Year pupils and parents
Third Year Theatre Studies Evening Thursday 4
th July Second Year Normandy Exchange: returns 7
th July
Dale Fort Biology trip: returns 10th July
Third Year WWI Battlefields trip: returns 5th July
Visit of new First Year pupils and parents Friday 5
th July Activities Day
Fourth Year Geography trip: returns 8th July
Saturday 6th July KESSOC Summer Ball
Tuesday 9th July Fourth Year Looking Forwards Day
Wednesday 10th July Swimming Gala
Friday 12th July Summer Camp trip: Swanage: returns 17
th July
Music Tour: Italy: returns 17th July Saturday 13
th July Thailand/Cambodia Expedition departs: returns 30
th July
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Swimming Gala This year sees the Lower School Swimming Gala held again
at Southampton University Jubilee Pool on 10th July. May we remind you that spectator
space is limited. Full details can be found here
Click here for the most up to date calendar events
Year Date
Upper Sixth
Thursday 19
th September 2013
First
Thursday 21
st November 2013
Lower Sixth
Tuesday 26
th November 2013
Fourth
Wednesday 11
th December 2013
Fifth
Wednesday 5
th February 2014
Third
Tuesday 25
th February 2014
Second
Thursday 6
th March 2014
Parents’ Evenings 2013-14
Please note change of date for Fourth Year Parents’ Evening from Tuesday 3
rd December
as advertised in the May Bulletin.
MEDICAL MATTERS
Having had a couple of reported cases in recent weeks we would be grateful if you would check your child’s hair regularly for head lice. Click this useful NHS link for information and advice or please do not hesitate to contact one of the nursing team here at school on 023 80 799213. If your son/daughter brings an inhaler into school please make sure it is named as unfortunately, nameless inhalers have to be disposed of, due to health and safety requirements. Again any problems contact the number above.
Friday 5th July
Click here for information about all activities.
Parents are reminded that no breakfast or lunch will be available on Activities Day even if the activity is on the school site.
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