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Dear Parent/Carer,
As your Year 11 child embarks on what is arguably the most important year of their education, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am Mr Hillier and I am a Deputy Headteacher at Kingdown School and in charge of KS4. Firstly, I would like to congratulate our Year 11 students on a very successful start to term 1. Having completed their first week, I have received many positive comments from teachers referring to the mature and determined nature in which they have returned. I will be meeting with all Year 11 this week to discuss my expectations for the year, these will include:
- Attendance and punctuality to lessons
- The importance of working hard
- Completing all homework
- Being respectful
- Have PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence)
- Uniform School Uniform - Kingdown School
Please find below some Key Dates for Year 11 and some information on Careers for our Year 11 students. I will communicate with you regularly to keep you informed of everything related to Year 11, however, if you have any specific queries relating to your child, please contact their Tutor or Myself, we will be happy to help.
Key Dates – Year 11
27th September – 1st October |
Celebration Awards Week |
27th September – 1st October |
Year 11 Assessment Week |
1st October |
Sponsored Walk |
8th October |
Non-uniform Day – Red/White/Blue |
13th -15th October |
Year 11 Hospitality & Catering Practical Mock Exam |
1st November |
1.00pm-5.00pm Meet the Tutor (Video Meetings) |
10th – 11th November |
Year 11 Engineers Trowbridge College Taster Day |
12th November |
Non-uniform Day – Children in Need |
18th November |
6.00pm Post 16 Options Evening |
26th November |
Year 11 Art Trip – Bristol |
29th November – 10th December |
Year 11 Mocks 1 |
16th December |
6.30pm Christmas Music Concert |
11th – 13th January |
Year 11 Geography Trip – Bristol |
19th January |
Year 11 Mock Results Day |
20th January |
4.00pm – 7.00pm Year 11 Parents’ Meetings |
8th February |
Twickenham Year 11 & Tutors Revision Planning Session |
9th February |
Wembley Year 11 & Tutors Revision Planning Session |
10th February |
Millennium Year 11 & Tutors Revision Planning Session |
15th February |
Silverstone Year 11 & Tutors Revision Planning Session |
16th February |
Lord’s Year 11 & Tutors Revision Planning Session |
17th February |
Wimbledon Year 11 & Tutors Revision Planning Session |
7th – 18th March |
Year 11 Mock Exams 2 |
21st – 25th March |
Year 11 Parent / Student Exam Preparation Meetings |
31st March |
Year 11 Reports Home |
31st March |
6.30pm Spring Music Concert / Young Musician of the Year |
4th – 6th April |
Awards Assemblies (by House; dates to be confirmed) |
TBC: 16th May – 28th June |
Summer Exams |
4th – 8th July |
Sixth Form Induction Week |
7th July |
Year 11 Prom |
8th July |
Sports Day |
14th July |
5.00pm Summer Music Concert |
20th July |
6.00pm Musical Theatre Production |
21st July |
3.00pm Musical Theatre Production 6.00pm Musical Theatre Production |
Careers
Miss Gale – Careers Advisor at Kingdown School.
Year 11 is a crucial year for applying to Post-16 options, which could be 6th Form, an apprenticeship/ traineeship or College (including T-Levels). All students in year 11 have the opportunity to meet with myself, Miss Gale, L6 qualified Careers Advisor to discuss what they want to do in the future as a Career and what they want to do Post-16. I am happy to meet with parents also via TEAMS or in person, if you feel this would be beneficial, please e-mail me to book: vjg@kingdown.wilts.sch.uk.
We encourage students to plan ahead and in doing so, take the time to research and make an informed decision about their future. With this in mind, College and 6th Form open events begin in October and I would advise you visiting early as the application deadline for Kingdown 6th form is 17th December (other 6th forms will vary, please see their website for specific information).
We have also set the deadline of Friday 17th December for all other applications for student’s Post-16 options as this then allows them time to focus on their exams and coursework. Applying early will also ensure they have information from the relevant 6th form/ college about any taster days; for example Bath College are looking to do a 1 day College taster day in February half term for students who have applied.
Further information about Careers and Post-16 options will be posted in the Kingdown newsletter and via twitter: @KingdownCareers (please follow if you aren’t’ already). You will also find a wealth of information about Post-16 options and Careers on Career Pilot https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/ and also via out school website (under year 7-11 heading and Careers at KS3 & KS4), where you will find a link to our Bespoke Career Companion site
Reminder of Key Dates:
Wiltshire College 1st Open Day, Trowbridge: Thursday 14th October 2021 (5-7pm)
Bath College 1st Open Day: Wednesday 13th October 2021 (4-7pm) at both City Centre and Somer Valley campuses
Kingdown 6th Form Post-16 Options Open Evening Thursday 18th November 6pm
Kingdown 6th Form deadline for applications: Friday 17th December 2021,
Mr Hillier