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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.