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Useful
information
for new girls
Useful inform
ation
for
new
girl
s
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dobro dosli Witajciesveiki atvyke
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Velkommen
Welcome
Benvenuto
Welkom
Bienvenue
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BemvindeKaribu
Bienvenido
Selamet datang
Willkommen
Mrs Julia HarringtonHeadmistress
Miss Lesley McNeilHead of EAL
This booklet has been designed to help you on your
journey to Queen Anne’s and I hope that you will
find it contains some useful information for you to
use before you leave home and when you arrive.
Each of you will bring something different and
unique to our global village, Queen Anne’s, as well
as a little piece of your culture to help bridge the
gap between countries.
I would like to welcome each and every one of you
to Queen Anne’s and I look forward to meeting you
when you arrive and getting to know you during
your time with us.
Welcome
Where in the world ...Queen Anne’s girls come from
many different countries
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Don’t be too shy. Try tobecome more involvedin activities.
If you come froma hot country,make sure youbring lots ofwarm clothes!
If you are in the SixthForm, bring a spare suit,because you never have itclean when you need it!
Sign up for almost
every activity. Never
stay in your room
doing nothing!
Join the DramaClub, because youcan meet new peopleand improve yourEnglish!
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Make f
riends w
ith pe
ople
who do n
ot spe
ak you
r
languag
e.
Be confident,speak to people andhave a good time!
Be more active whenyou first arrive - peopleare really nice hereand are happy tocommunicate withyou.
Start enjoying yourtime here from thebeginning, becauseyou will miss it whenyou leave.
Join lots of activitiesin the first termrather than stayingin your own room.
Bring dried food that
reminds you of home
- it helps if you get
homesick.
Borrow books
and CDs from
the LibraryTry to integrate in lessons - itreally helps! Actually put inconsistent effort and don’t feelshy approaching new people
Speak more,listen moreand read more!
Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
Don’t bring toomuch luggage
If you
don’t u
nderstan
d,
tell y
our t
eacher
s
(every
one s
ays t
o do t
his,
but n
o-one l
isten
s!) - i
t
actu
ally he
lps!
Join in PElessons andlearn new sports
Do not panic, stay calmand do not worry. It’s a great school, whereeveryone is friendlyand will definitely showyou the way.
Don’t be shy tospeak to Englishpeople - they’reinterested to knowyour story as well!
Don’t be afraid tomake mistakes -that’s how you learn!
Enjoy your time here! Speak to otherinternationalgirls and helpeach other!
Never giveup!
Try to talk in lessons,it may be hard to beginwith but you’ll get usedto it over time
Our Expectations• Take a full part in the life of Queen Anne’s
• Take part in clubs and activities every week
• Be at school at the start and end of each term, unless permission has been given by the Headmistress, Mrs Harrington
• Be ambassadors for Queen Anne’s
• Have fun and get involved in your House
• Make friends with girls from other countries
• Speak English as much as possible
• Challenge yourself to learn something new each term
• Ask for help when you need it
• Dress neatly and wear a jacket in the Sixth Form
Our Expectations
for parents• Please read the weekly bulletin that will be emailed to you
because it contains lots of important and useful information
• Please make sure you return the medical and blanket consent forms
as soon as possible at the start of term
• Please regularly check the website www.qas.org.uk
because it contains useful and up-to-date information
• Please do not hesitate to contact us; there are many people you can speak to
(see “People you can talk to”)
• Reports are sent out each term - some are Full Reports
(comments and grades) while others are Progress Reports (grades only)
Useful information
questionsFrequently asked
Q: DO I NEED TO BRING LOTSOF CLOTHES?
A: You should bring what youneed, but remember there arelots of very good shops in theUK!
Q: CAN I GO SHOPPING ATWEEKENDS?
A: Sixth Form may go shoppingin Caversham and Reading andmay also travel to London ifthey have special permissionfrom their parents to do this.U5’s may go shopping inCaversham and Reading ingroups, but L4 – L5 must beaccompanied by a member ofstaff.
Q: WHAT IS THERE TO DO ATTHE WEEKEND?
A: There are lots of activities youcan do – from fitness tocooking, shared house themedevenings and outings toLondon or to the West End.Sign up to as many as possible,because this will help you tointegrate into school life.
Q: WHEN AND HOW CAN ISPEAK TO MY PARENTS?
A: Speak to your parents asoften as you can, because theywill be missing you! Goodtimes to communicate are atlunchtime, after lessons, afterPrep and before bedtime.Mobile phones, email andSkype are great ways to keepin touch with family andfriends.
Q: DO I NEED TO BRING LOTSOF MONEY WITH ME?
A: You will need some cash(about £50) to start with, butit is a good idea not to havetoo much cash on you.
Q: SHOULD I BRING FOODFROM MY COUNTRY?
A: Yes, you can, but manysupermarkets in the UK havean international food aisle andyou can buy food from yourcountry here.
Q: CAN I SEND SOME OF MYTHINGS TO QAS BEFORE IARRIVE?
A: Yes, you can. Make sure it isclearly labelled with yourname and our address and itwill be waiting for you whenyou arrive.
Q: CAN I COOK IN THEBOARDING HOUSES?
A: In the Sixth Form, you areallowed to cook in the housekitchen. In the junior houses,you can make toast and hotchocolate after lessons andyou may use the kitchens oncertain days.
Q: WHAT IS A DUVET ANDWHY DO I NEED ONE?
A: You put a duvet on your bedinstead of an upper sheet andblankets. You need one tokeep you warm at night!
Q: WHAT SIZE DUVET DO I NEED?
A: Buy a duvet for a single bed inTOG 7.0 - 10.5 (spring/autumnweight) or TOG 12.0 –13.5(winter weight). The biggerthe TOG number, the warmerthe duvet.
questions
Mrs HarringtonHeadmistress [email protected]
Miss CoombsDeputy Head – [email protected]
Mr RichardsDeputy Head - [email protected]
Dr VincentDirector of Sixth [email protected]
People The Rev. Benso
n
Chaplain
Miss McNeil
Head of EAL
Mrs Gallie
Registrar
Mrs Rich
Michell Housemistress
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The Rev. Benson
Chaplain
Miss McNeil
Head of EAL
Mrs Gallie
Registrar
Mrs Rich
Michell Housemistress
Mr RichMichell [email protected]
Mrs StoreyHolmes [email protected]
Mrs BushbyMaddock [email protected]
Mr BushbyMaddock HousemasterHead of Middle Years (L5/U5)[email protected]
Mrs HillierWilkins [email protected]
Miss O DohertyFfyler HousemistressU4 Year [email protected]
Mrs VoughtWebbe Housemistress4 Year [email protected]
Miss RobinsonWisdome HousemistressL4 Year [email protected]
Sister [email protected]
Mrs FarthingSchool Counsellor
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