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JOINING BCS
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CONTENTS
Welcome from the Headmaster 03Term Dates 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 - Sunday 27th February
Monday 28th February
Wednesday 6th April, 12 noon
Sunday 24th April, 4pm
Tuesday 26th April
Monday 2nd May
Friday 27th May
Saturday 28th May - 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 [email protected]
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 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 [email protected] 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!
Welcome to
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 child 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 are as follows:
Senior School Open MorningSaturday 2nd October 2021, 9.30am – 12noon
Sixth Form Open EveningThursday 14th October 2021, 5.30pm – 7.30pm 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 [email protected] 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!
Welcome to
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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.
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 is a selective school; whilst there is no ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ when it comes to our entrance papers, we are considering suitability as we want to ensure that BCS is able to fully support your child’s educational requirements. We also use these papers to baseline the students joining us and consider these when awarding our academic scholarships.
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, [email protected].
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 work
It 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 [email protected] 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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