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JOINING BCS

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CONTENTS

Welcome from the Headmaster 03Term Dates 2021 - 2022 04Fees 05Key Staff 06

PREPThe Admissions Steps - Prep 07

SENIORThe Admissions Steps - Senior 10

Financial Support 15School Transport Networks 18Boarding at BCS 19

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WELCOME FROM THE HEADMASTER

Dear Parents,

I am delighted that you are considering BCS as a school to educate your son and daughter.

Teaching is a privilege, and with your support we understand how important it is to help young people to

grow academically as well as personally. Providing every pupil with the right environment and opportunities

to flourish sits at the heart of everything we do. We deal with individuals; each pupil having different strengths

and interests, some needing a little more support, others needing to be stretched. Whatever their starting

point, together we can help them achieve the extraordinary.

The joining instructions help to set out the road map for your journey into the school. Please though never

hesitate to contact us separately if you have questions.

I look forward to personally welcoming you to the school in due course.

Russell SlatfordHeadmaster

BSc, MA (Cambridge)

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TERM DATES 2021/2022

Autumn Term

Boarders Return:

Pupil Induction Day (Y7 & 12):

Term Begins:

Term Ends:

Half Term:

Term Begins:

Term Ends:

Spring Term

Boarders Return:

Term Begins:

Term Ends:

Half Term:

Term Begins:

Term Ends:

Summer Term

Boarders Return:

Term Begins:

May Day Holiday:

Term Ends:

Half Term:

Term Begins:

Term Ends:

Sunday 5th September

Monday 6th September

Tuesday 7th September

Wednesday 20th October, end of school day

Thursday 21st October - Sunday 31st October

Monday 1st November

Wednesday 15th December, 12 noon

Wednesday 5th January, 4pm

Thursday 6th January

Friday 18th February

Saturday 19th February to Sunday 27th February

Monday 28th February

Wednesday 6th April, 12 noon

Sunday 24th April, 4pm

Monday 25th April

Monday 2nd May

Friday 27th May

Saturday 28th May to Sunday 5th June

Monday 6th June

Wednesday 6th July, 12 noon

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FEES 2021/2022

Prep (Termly)

Nursery Full Day £3,340

School Day £2,545

Kindergarten Full Day £3,210

School Day £2,455

AM or PM £1,810

Reception £2,875

Year 1 £2,875

Year 2 £2,875

Year 3 £3,215

Year 4 £3,575

Year 5 £4,025

Year 6 £4,025

Senior (Annually)

Day Pupil £15,240

Weekly Boarder £28,740

EU / Full Boarder £32,090

International Boarder £37,850

Extras Music Lessons (10 half hour lessons) £165.00Speech and Drama (10 half hour lessons) £165.00

Individual Learning Support (Half hour lessons)1 Lesson per week £250 per term2 Lesson per week £500 per termAdditional lessons £25 per lesson

Group Learning Support (Half hour lessons)1 Lesson per week £185 per term2 Lesson per week £360 per term

EAL (Half hour lessons)1 lesson per week £275 per term2 lessons per week £550 per term3 lessons per week £825 per termAdditional lessons £27.50

International students are automatically allocated the following EAL lessons (included within the school fees):Key Stage 3 4 per fortnight2 Year GCSE 5 per fortnight1 Year GCSE 7 per fortnightA Level Pre Sessional 8 per fortnight2 Year A Level 4 per fortnight

Additional Boarding OptionsFlexi Boarding (Weekday nights) £70.00Flexi Boarding (Weekend day and night) £80.00Breakfast £3.75Day Boarding £15.00 per day

Sibling DiscountsThere is a 5% discount for the first sibling and 10% for the second and subsequent siblings.

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KEY STAFF

Below is the list of staff you are likely to meet throughout the admissions process to BCS:

PREPHead of Prep Kay SmithPA to the Head of Prep and Prep Admissions Leanne LawrenceAssistant Head, Academics Venke RobertshawAssistant Head, Pastoral Laura RiggsAssistant Head and Head of Early Years Charlotte MartinYear 5 and 6 Phase Leader Sarah PooleYear 3 and 4 Phase Leader Sarah CarnielPre-Prep Leader Samantha Eyre

SENIORHeadmaster Russell SlatfordHeadmaster’s PA Joanne BrickellSenior Deputy Head Maria CoulterDeputy Head, Academic Helen PikeDeputy Head, Pastoral and Discipline Nick McGillHead of Learning Plus Marie SpriggsHead of Years 7 and 8 Angela CulletonHead of Year 9 Clare ConnollyHead of Year 10 Christina InnesHead of Year 11 Helen ReidHead of Sixth Form Helen CostelloDirector of School and Academy Sport Richard Harrison-PooleDirector of Music Philip LloydHead of Visual Arts Mark CoulterDirector of Performance Rhiannon Lawton

To contact a member of staff, please email Surname.Forename@bcschool.co.uk

For a full staff list, please see our website, http://www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk/about-us/our-staff

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STEP FIVE: Acceptance

Welcome to

PREP SCHOOLTHE ADMISSIONS STEPS

STEP ONE: Visit Us STEP TWO: Register with BCS STEP THREE: Taster Days

STEP FOUR: Offer

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STEP ONE: VISIT US

Parents considering BCS are encouraged to visit the school. Families can tour the parts of the school that mean the most to them, meet our staff and pupils and discuss the opportunities available at BCS. Experiencing the school at work, reviewing the facilities first hand and meeting our staff and pupils is the best way to understand what a BCS education has to offer you.

Open MorningsOur Prep School Open Mornings for the academic year 2021-2022 can be found on our website are as follows:

Wednesday 10th November 2021, 9.30am – 12noon Thursday 3rd March 2022, 9.30am – 12noonThursday 12th May 2022, 9.30am – 12noon

Please note that all Open Morning visits will require registration prior to the event. To register please contact the PA to the Head of the Prep at leanne.lawrence@bcschool.co.uk or visit the Open Morning section on the school website: https://www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk/admissions/school-prospectus/open-morning-booking

Take a Virtual TourTo find out more about BCS you can also visit us virtually here: http://www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk/bcs-prep-open-day and to learn more about the opportunities and facilities for our youngest children, please visit:http://www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk/bcs-early- years-open-day

Private VisitThe PA to the Head of Prep can arrange a bespoke visit for our prospective families, which includes a tour of the school and a private meeting with the Head of Prep, Miss Kay Smith. Every day is an open day at BCS, so please get in touch!

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STEP TWO: REGISTER WITH BCS

Registering your child at BCS formally expresses your interest in applying for a place. By completing the registration, the pupil is placed on the Admissions List. In order to complete the registration process, please return the following to the PA to the Head of the Prep:

• Registration Form• Nursery and Kindergarten session forms (where applicable)• A copy of the pupil’s passport• A copy of the pupil’s two most recent school reports• Details on any educational or behavioural reports or assessments (where applicable)• £100 Registration Fee

It is advised to register your son or daughter with BCS as early as possible. In the event that the year group is full, we shall add your child to our waiting list. Pupils are placed onto the list according to the date in which registrations are received and families will be contacted when a space becomes available.

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STEP THREE: TASTER DAYS

All pupils from Reception to Year 6 must attend a Taster Day after the registration process has been completed. This allows prospective pupils to meet their future teachers and classmates, familiarise themselves with their new school surroundings and experience a day as a BCS Pupil. Pupils joining in Years 3-6 will complete an entrance test in Mathematics and English to help build a picture of their academic ability. An online appointment with the Head of Prep will follow shortly after the Taster Day.

The PA to the Head of Prep will arrange the Taster Day around the prospective family’s requirement.

STEP FOUR: OFFER

Following successful completion of the Taster Day, Offer Packs will be sent out in the post. Your Offer Pack will include the following:

• Offer Letter• Acceptance Form for completion• Acceptance Information (including details on insurance schemes and payment methods)• Terms and Conditions• Joining Forms (to include medical information and statements of acceptances) for completion• Year Group Handbook and Uniform List

STEP FIVE: ACCEPTANCE

In order to accept your child’s place at BCS, please return the completed Acceptance Form, Joining Forms, and confirmation of payment of their deposit to the PA to the Head of Prep. We shall then look forward to welcoming your son or daughter to BCS Prep!

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STEP ONE: Visit Us

SENIOR

THE ADMISSIONS STEPS

STEP TWO: Register with BCS STEP THREE: Taster Day

STEP FOUR: Meet the Headmaster

STEP FIVE: Entrance Papers STEP SIX: Offer

STEP SEVEN: Acceptance

Welcome to

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KEY DATES FOR SEPTEMBER 2022 ENTRY: BCS SENIOR

Saturday 9th October 2021

Friday 3rd December 2021

Monday 10th January 2022

Friday 25th February 2022

Monday 7th March 2022

Entrance papers

Deadline for all scholarships and bursary applications

Scholarship assessment week

Offers of place sent

Deadline for acceptance

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STEP ONE: VISIT US

Parents considering BCS are encouraged to visit the school. Families are able to tour the parts of the school that mean the most to them, meet our staff and students and discuss the opportunities available at BCS. Experiencing the school at work, reviewing the facilities first hand and meeting our staff and students is the best way to understand what a BCS education has to offer you.

Open MorningsOur Senior School Open Mornings for the academic year 2021-2022 can be found on our website are as follows:

Senior School Open MorningSaturday 2nd October 2021, 9.30am – 12noon

Sixth Form Open EveningThursday 14th October 2021, 5.00pm – 7.00pm Senior School Open MorningWednesday 8th December 2021, 9.30am – 12noon Senior School Open MorningWednesday 16th March 2022, 9.30am – 12noon

Senior School Open MorningTuesday 21st June 2022, 9.30am – 12noon To register for an Open Morning at BCS, please either email the Registrar at Registrar@bcschool.co.uk or visit the Open Morning section on the school website, https://www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk/admissions/school-prospectus/open-morning-booking

Take a Virtual TourTo find out more about BCS you can also visit us virtually here: http://www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk/bcs-senior-open-day

Private VisitThe Registrar is also happy to arrange a bespoke visit for our prospective families, which can include a tour of the school and an individual meeting with the Headmaster, Mr Russell Slatford.

Every day is an open day at BCS, so please get in touch!

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STEP TWO: REGISTER WITH BCS

Registering your child at BCS formally expresses your interest in applying for a place. By completing the registration, the student is placed on the Admissions List. In order to complete the registration process, please return the following to the Registrar:

• Registration Form• Sixth Form Application Form• A copy of the student’s passport• A copy of the student’s two most recent school reports• Details on any educational or behavioural reports or assessments (where applicable)• £100 Registration Fee

It is advised to register your son or daughter with BCS as early as possible. In cases of over-subscription, places shall be allocated on a first come - first served basis, according to the registrations.Please note: BCS will ask your child’s current school for a reference in support of your application.

STEP THREE: TASTER DAYS

Taster Days will be arranged after the registration process has been completed. These allow prospective students to meet teachers and pupils, familiarise themselves with the school surroundings and experience a day as a BCS Student.

The Registrar will arrange the Taster Day around the prospective family’s requirements. Whether you would prefer a couple of lessons, half a day or a full day at BCS, we will be happy to accommodate your request. Taster Days can be booked all year round for a date most suited to the prospective family’s schedule.

Taster Days can work well when there is more than one student attending. Just contact the Registrar, who will be able to advise of any Taster Days already booked into the school diary.

STEP FOUR: MEET THE HEADMASTER

All students joining BCS are invited to have a short meeting with the Headmaster, Mr Russell Slatford, this will usually taking place during the Taster Day. This is a perfect opportunity for the Headmaster to meet the new students of BCS and for the prospective student to ask their future Headmaster any questions they may have. There is nothing to be nervous about!

Parents are very welcome to join the student for their meeting. However, the students are usually a little more talkative when they are by themselves!

Interviews can be arranged at a time suitable to the prospective family’s schedule. We can arrange for the student to miss a section of a lesson for 15 minutes while they are here for a Taster Day or we can add the meeting on to the end of a tour of the school. Please email the Registrar who will be able to arrange this for you.

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STEP FIVE: ENTRANCE PAPERS

Entrance papers apply to those entering Years 7-10. An entrance paper day will be arranged by the Registrar, usually on a Saturday (see key dates on page 11).

BCS are a non-selective school, so there is no ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ when it comes to our entrance papers. We use these papers to baseline the students joining us and we also consider these when awarding our academic scholarships. We are also considering suitability as we want to ensure that BCS is able to fully support your child’s educational requirements.

STEP SIX: OFFER

Offer packs will be sent to successful candidates in the February before September entry. Your Offer pack will include the following:

• Offer Letter• Acceptance Form for completion• Acceptance information (including details on insurance schemes and payment methods)• Scholarship or Bursary Agreements (where applicable)• Joining information• Joining forms (to include medical information and statements of acceptances)

STEP SEVEN: ACCEPTANCE In order to accept your child’s place at BCS, please return the completed Acceptance Form, Joining Forms and deposit to the Registrar.

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

BURSARIESBCS offer means-tested Bursary awards. A financial assessment is carried out by the school through Bursary Administration Limited. Please contact the Registrar for an application, Registrar@bcschool.co.uk.

Bursaries are available from Years 7-13 and should be applied for at point of entry to the school. Emergency Bursaries are available for all year groups and may be considered when the family have had a change in their financial circumstances. A non-refundable charge is required in order to submit a bursary application.

SCHOLARSHIPS AT BCSBCS makes a limited number of scholarship awards per year. These awards recognise excellence and potential in a range of areas. All awards carry clear expectations of involvement and pupils are expected to work to their potential in all subjects. Scholars are expected to work hard, contribute positively to the life of BCS and to set a good example to other pupils.

Throughout our scholarship process, we like to put the emphasis on allowing the candidates an opportunity to demonstrate their talents and strengths. We hope the students find it to be an enjoyable process. The value of each award is determined by the Headmaster and the Governors’ Finance Committee and will not normally exceed 25%. Scholarships are only available at point of entry to the school.

THE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

All students are considered for an Academic Scholarship, either through their entrance papers or their GCSE Predicted Grades. School reports and references are also a key part of the process.

In Year 7 to Year 11 It is expected that Academic Scholars will have the potential to achieve grade 8 and 9 across the majority of their GCSE subjects. As a guide, they should be in the top 10% of their cohort. All candidates will be expected to sit an English and Mathematics assessment and have an interview with the Headmaster, as part of the admissions procedure. It is from this process alongside review of school reports and reference(s), that the Academic Scholarships will be awarded, therefore there is no need to apply.

In Year 12All students will complete a personal statement, to be accompanied by their recent school reports and references and have an interview with the Head of Sixth Form as part of the admissions process. Academic Scholarships shall be awarded through consideration of these elements as well as consideration of predicted GCSE results. Any Academic Scholarship awarded may be subject to the student obtaining sufficiently good GCSE results.

THE SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP

The practical assessment will be the main factor on which Sports awards are based.Candidates will be required to undertake:

• A fitness assessment;• Participate within a group, helping with other sports as well as focussing on their chosen sport;

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• Potential Scholars will be asked to demonstrate and talk about how they can add to the sporting life of BCS, how they will act as an ambassador for the school and how they can lead towards excellence across a range of sporting disciplines.

• Provide video evidence if unable to attend.

It is important to note that we look for all-round ability across all the school Sports when assessing our potential Scholars. It will be expected that all candidates will currently be performing at, or above, County standard or have the potential to do so. References will be expected to be provided by any clubs which the candidate attends. We will require supporting evidence such as a portfolio or CV outlining the candidate’s best sports and the level to which they have performed to.

THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPCandidates will be expected to study GCSE Drama or BTEC Performing Arts Level 2/3, depending on their point of entry into the school. They will be expected to participate fully in performances and productions in the school. BCS has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its productions and Scholars are generally at the heart of these performances.Candidates will be required to:

• Deliver an unseen piece as part of the assessment day. Applicants will be given 10 minutes to read the brief and to prepare their performance. Candidates will be allocated an individual slot where they will perform their unseen piece and will also have the opportunity to perform an optional prepared piece. It is not a requirement to have prepared pieces; this is left to the candidate to decide if they wish to showcase any other performing talents. No music accompaniment will be available but students may bring their own iPod or iPad if they require any electronic prompts should they decide to do a prepared piece requiring music, e.g. if they wish to showcase a dance.

• Participate in a group exercise based on theatre and performing arts skills. The exercises will be given out on the day.

These tasks will test the candidates’ instinctive feel for performing arts and their ability to collaborate in a group situation. Candidates should feel free to show off their talents and ultimately have fun for the scholarship assessment.

THE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPBCS’s Music Scholars contribute immeasurably to the life of the school via their leading roles in our performances. Music Scholars are expected to play a full part in their Co-curricular life of the school, and would be expected to study Music up to GCSE or A Level, depending on their point of entry to the school. Candidates can enter for a Music Scholarship on instruments or voice and should ideally be playing two instruments, although students who have reached a high standard on only one instrument may also apply. Mark sheets from recent grade examination should be included in the student’s portfolio. Candidates will be required to:

1. Perform on their first instrument (and on second/third if they have one): a) 2 contrasting pieces b) Scales and arpeggios (appropriate to standard) c) Sight-reading

2. Perform aural tests, including: a) Clapping a rhythm b) Singing a melody back c) Recognising musical features

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3. Interview about their music interests, achievements and activities by the Director of Music.Candidates should also make the assessors aware of any other skills they have that might support their application for a Music Scholarship. For example, music technology, sound and lighting or composing. Candidates must feel confident to ‘show off’ all their musical talent during the assessment. We would like to remind you that we are looking for pieces that demonstrate true musicality rather than technical prowess; this can be demonstrated in lower Grade pieces just as well as Grade 8 repertoire. Ultimately, musical potential is as important as attainment when offering a Music Scholarship.

THE VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

Candidates are expected to study Art as one of their GCSE or A Level options, depending on their point of entry to the school. The practical element of the Art Scholarship at BCS will take consideration of two main elements:

1. The PortfolioWith regards to content of the portfolio, the primary interest is to see a broad range of artistic approaches and techniques being used. A selection of work can be submitted that can consist of school or home produced outcomes. In addition, if the applicant has participated in any extra-curricular events or workshops, it would be good to see these too. Original work is better, but if this isn’t possible please feel free to submit some good quality photographs of the art work.Each portfolio submitted must be well organised and well presented. Size is not vitally important, but our advice would be that it should be either A2 or A1 to make sure work is exhibited to its full potential.

As a further guideline, we would expect that the portfolio should include a selection of the following:• High quality observational drawing• Work using colour (dry or wet)• Imaginative and creative outcomes• Photos of any 3D work – (if relevant)• Sketchbook pages• Exploratory work• Self-initiated work• Extra-curricular workIt is expected that each candidate would submit up to 20 items of work. Please make sure that

each portfolio is clearly labelled with the candidate’s name and contact details.

2. The Practical TestCandidates will be required to:• Undertake a study of an object and subsequently to place this in an environment of their own creation (this will be

painted or drawn)• Select their own preferred medium from pencil, pastels or paint, which will be provided by the school or they may

bring their own• It is envisaged that the work produced will be two dimensional due to the time constraint• Be interviewed by the Head of Visual Arts

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SCHOOL TRANSPORT NETWORKS

Routes are subject to change and modified on an annual basis dependant on our students locations. Please contact transport@bcschool.co.uk for further details.

Queens Park

Wimborne/Ferndown

Corfe Mullen/BroadstoneExcelsior Coach A

Excelsior Coach B

Bournemouth 1 Central

Bournemouth 2 North

Lymington

Ringwood/Verwood

DanecourtRd

SandbanksRd/

Pottery Rd

Lilliput (Tesco)

Sandbanks Rd/

Blue Lagoon

Lilliput Rd/

Compton Ave

ROUTE KEY

Penn Hill Shops

HigherBlandford

Rd

ChetwodeWay

Old CostaCo�ee

BroadwayLane /

Muscil�eLane

Blandford Rd / Wareham RdRoundabout

Lansdowne Rd

Elgin Rd

BH2Middlehill Rd/

Colehill Pharmacy

St John’s Hill

West BoroughWimborne

Bus StopMerley First School

Haskins

Porsche Garage Ferndown

Castle Lane West/East

Way

Mags Barrow

LittledownAvenue

Ringwood

WaitroseChristchurch

Top ofWick Lane

HengistburyHead

Barton-on-Sea

Vaggs Lane

Milford on Sea

Lymington

Poulner Verwood

St AlbansAvenue

CecilAvenue

Howard Rd

Queens ParkAvenue

LavenderWalk

BroadwayLane

Chesildene Drive

ShillingstoneRd

Rothsay Rd / East Avenue

TiptoeLymingtonRd

Southbourne

Brackendale Rd

Mortimer Rd

HarewoodAvenue

SwanmoreRd

DurringtonRoad

HoldenhurstAvenueIddesleigh Rd/

Stokewood RdWithermoor

RdBavistock

RdWallisdown

Rd (Aldi)Grove RdMethuen

RdGreenwood Rd/

Fernside RdFirsglen

Rd

Commercial Road

Glenferness Avenue / Benellen Rd

Glenferness Avenue / Carrbridge Rd

East Avenue

St John’s Rd

Tennyson Rd

Chine Walk

Compton Ave/Blakehill Crescent

West Cli� Rd/West Overcli� Drive

Westbourne Park Rd/Herbert Ave

The Avenue/Tower Rd West

Haven Road /Harbour Heights

Sandbanks CarparkBus Stop

Canford Cli�s opposite Loch Fyne

Canford Cli�s Rd(Between Spurhill Ave and Boulnois Ave)

Bury Rd/Leicester Rd

Bury Rd

Alumhurst Rd (Crosby Rd Bus Stop)

Winkton

Bransgore

Burley

Christchurch

Lyndhurst

New Forest

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