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27th May, 2011

King Edward VI School

May Bulletin

W e had a rather staggered start to the term with a late Easter and a royal wedding to contend with but students and staff have coped well and the rhythm of work quickly established itself. This is

always a busy term with the focus on public examinations but the weather has been kind to our sport. In particular the cricket pitch has been dry enough to provide suitable conditions in preparation for the Sri Lanka tour in July; it may not be so warm when our expedition departs for Alaska! We’ve had some drama and music to lighten the pace with a wonderful concert given by Fifth Year musicians and a compelling production of The Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux. We have also hosted exchange visits from Mutterstadt and Le Havre. The past six months have involved much preparation for the next phase of the development of the School site. The major project is the refurbishment of our English and Modern Languages facilities, some landscaping on the Hill Lane site and some additions to the Sixth Form facilities and, less exotic, a new boiler for Wellington! This is very much the season of public examinations for those in the Fifth Year and Sixth Form. Students will inevitably be under a lot of pressure but, with sensible preparation and a balance of other activities, we remain confident that they will do well. Please remind your sons and daughters that normal school regulations apply, particularly those relating to summer uniform which is introduced for the whole School when we return after Half Term. The second half of term will be largely focused on examinations but there will be some fun with Sports Day, Activities Day and the Lower School Swimming Gala.

Head Master

Annual Athletics Sports Day 2011 Friday 1st July

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

KETA buses will leave at approximately 4.45pm and there will be NO LATE BUSES

Leavers’ Celebrations

This year’s Fifth Year pupils have taken the initiative to organise their own Fifth Year Prom on 27th June.

Likewise, the Upper Sixth Form leavers have

organised their own Leavers’ Ball on the same evening after the Leavers’ dinner, details of which

have been provided by Mr Havers. We understand that both Upper and Lower Sixth Formers have bought

tickets for the Ball.

As parents, we thought you would wish to know that the School is not assisting with any arrangements for

these events and therefore can accept no responsibility for the conduct of the evening nor for the

welfare of the pupils, their behaviour, accident or damage either at the events or during their travel to

and from the venues.

We do, however, wish them every success in what we hope will be both enjoyable and memorable events.

ART EXHIBITION 29th June 6.30 - 8pm

in the Art Studio

All exhibits are taken from the GCSE and A level courses in Art and Photography

ALL WELCOME

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SCHOOL LUNCHES It is expected that pupils will either have lunch at home,

a cooked lunch at school (£3.20 per day) or bring sandwiches.

If you would like to change the arrangement you have for your child please email dinners@kes.hants.sch.uk giving pupil name, tutor group and change intended.

The deadline for changes for Autumn Term 2011 is

Wednesday 13th July

No action is required if arrangements are to continue as at present.

Parents interested in sponsorship or programme advertising please refer to your invitation pack for details

Tickets £5

First & Second Year Disco & BBQ Friday 24th June

6pm - 9pm

BEACH THEME

EXAMINATION GUIDANCE

As the examination season looms it is worth noting that AS examinations begin on 16th May and Internal Examinations take place for the First to Fourth Years during the period 16 -23 June. All pupils will be given guidance on revision. First and Lower School pupils will be given a Revision Guide to help them develop their own individual skills in study and revision. Upper School pupils can view subject specific revision guidance on the KES website. Copies of all guides can be found by clicking Revision Guides

SKI 2012

The next instalment of £230 is due by Friday 27th May. This can be made via KES Pay or by cheque which should be sent to the Accounts Office and marked on the back with your son/daughter’s name and Ski 2012.

Many of you will be aware that HMC Schools frequently offer Morrisby testing to students in their pre GCSE years. We have conducted Morrisby testing on an opt-in basis for several years. Due to the success of this scheme we have decided this year to provide the test to the whole of the Fourth Year. These tests are intended to provide detailed profiles of your child’s learning styles, aptitudes and problem solving abilities as well as providing specific careers guidance. The test takes 3 hours and is booked for the morning of Monday 13th June. Please click here for more information.

Fourth Year ‘Looking Forward’ Evening for Parents

13th July at 7pm in - Dobson Theatre (previously advertised as 12th July)

The Student Guidance team will examine the implications of A level choices and Mr

Courtney and Mr Herklots will look at how we assess students‟ strengths and weaknesses. The Sixth Form team will also be looking at

options for the future.

Ultimately, we want our students to be better able to make decisions about their own

academic careers, and the evening should help you as parents to help them to do so.

Morrisby Psychometric Testing for all Fourth Year Pupils

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Fifth Year Replacements will be ordered for any books not returned on or before Thursday 23rd June 2011. You will therefore be charged for books lost or not returned by this date. Please be aware that refunds or credits are NOT available for books returned after 23rd June 2011.

Upper Sixth After taking account of outstanding monies and school text books which have not been returned we aim to refund your deposit at the earliest opportunity. Please be aware that replacements will be ordered for any books not returned on or before Tuesday 28th June 2011. We will therefore not be able to adjust your deposit balance or reimburse you for any books returned after this date.

Important deadline for returning School text books

King Edward VI School 27th 28th and 29th June 2011

A festival to provoke inquiry, stimulate imagination and unleash creativity through a colourful kaleidoscope of workshops and performances

CURIOUS?

KESSOC We are grateful to KESSOC for its continued support of

school activities and resources. The second annual lecture was given by Joy Lofthouse, a spitfire pilot during

World War Two. The Council has granted funds to help our South African project as well as new equipment for our annual summer camp for young carers and support for our Arts Festival.

Our new Eco-garden was also financed by KESSOC and designed free of charge by Hilliers. The Mayor will be

opening it next month. The KESSOC Social Committee is now busy preparing

for the biennial ball in July.

Activities Day Friday 8th July

There have been many options for your son/daughter to choose from this year including: London Imax, Longleat, Monkey World, New Forest Water Park, New Forest Cycling, SWAC, Swimming & Bowling, Woodmill, Bletchley Park, British Museum, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Paintballing, Splashdown and Sailing. Alongside these trips there will be activities taking place on the School site including Cookery, Sports, Board Games and a Theatre Workshop. Just a reminder that no school lunches will be provided on Activities Day even if your child is taking part in an activity on the School site.

Click here for more information

Sailing Regatta Saturday 18th June - Weston Sailing Club

The school sailing regatta is open to all members of the

school whether members of the sailing club or not. Own boats welcome if previously booked.

Full details can be found by clicking here.

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Half Term Letters and Circulars These can be found on the school website under the heading Information followed by, letters and circulars. You can also follow the links below for the information you require. Hospitality for Sports Day Arts Alive programme First & Second Year Disco & BBQ Revision Guides Morrisby Testing If the links are not “clickable”, please copy and paste the following link: http://intranet.kes.hants.sch.uk/api/subwebs/?id=75 This information can also be found on the Parent Portal. If you have not already signed up to the Portal, please email isams@kes.hants.sch.uk for more information.

Friday 27th May Break up for Summer Half Term Monday 6th June Second half of Summer Term commences Thursday 16th June Internal examinations commence First Year finish Monday 20th June Second Year finish Tuesday 21st June Third Year finish Wednesday 22nd June Fourth Year finish Wednesday 22nd June Saturday 18th June School Sailing Regatta Thursday 23rd June Fifth Year Book Collection Friday 24th June First/Second Year Disco and BBQ Sunday 26th June First Year Pupil & Parent Tennis Tournament Tuesday 28th June Upper Sixth book collection & Leavers Assembly Wednesday 29th June Art Exhibition Friday 1st July Sports Day Friday 8th July Activities Day Wednesday 13th July Lower School Swimming Gala Fourth Year „Looking Forward‟ Evening for Parents Friday 15th July End of Term

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Please note:

A more comprehensive calendar, that is updated and

reviewed regularly, is available on our website at

http://intranet.kes.hants.sch.uk/api/calendar/

Watersports 2011 Information Evening

23rd June at 7pm in the Music Recital Room

Lower Sixth Germanists On 28th June a speaker from Southampton University,

Dr Andrea Reiter will be giving a talk on film.

PARENTS EVENINGS 2011/2012

Upper Sixth

Thursday 22

nd September 2011

First

Thursday 24

th November 2011

Lower Sixth

Tuesday 29

th November 2011

Fourth

Tuesday 6

th December 2011

Fifth

Wednesday 1

st February 2012

Third

Tuesday 28

th February 2012

Second

Thursday 8

th March 2012