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JOINING BCS
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CONTENTS
Welcome from the Headmaster 03
Term Dates 2019 - 2020 04
Fees 05
Key Staff 06
PREP
The Admission Steps - Prep 07
SENIOR
The Admissions Steps - Senior 10
Financial Support 15
School Transport Networks 18
Boarding at BCS 19
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WELCOME FROM THE HEADMASTER
A successful school is a way of life and a place in which young people grow and develop. At BCS we believe in a child-centred education and value the contribution and achievement of every pupil.
We are a values focused school and these are extremely important to us and are central to everything we do every day.
The aims of BCS are:
• To celebrate a culture of success where everyone strives to achieve academic excellence through endeavour and
diligence.
• To foster a safe, happy and supportive environment where creativity, curiosity and freedom of spirit can flourish
• To engage pupils in activities and leadership choices that will make them socially responsible in their local and wider
communities
• To equip everyone with the skills for the demands and challenges of a rapidly changing world
• To be an inclusive school where everyone is proud of who they are and what they can achieve
• To achieve our aims BCS believes strongly that we want to develop in every pupil, from the youngest to the oldest
the 4Cs of BCS. Our broad and inclusive curriculum aims to develop the 4C pupil. They are: Curiosity, Creativity,
Commitment and Community.
• BCS is a thriving and exciting place to live and learn. I look forward to welcoming you to the school in due course.
Russell Slatford BSc, MA (Cambridge)Headmaster
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TERM DATES 2019/2020
Autumn Term 2019Boarders Return: Tuesday 3rd September, from 4pm
New Pupil Induction Day: Wednesday 4th September Years 7 & 12 Only
Term Begins: Thursday 5th September
Term Ends: Wednesday 23rd October, end of school day
Half Term: Thursday 24th October – Sunday 3rd November
Term Begins: Monday 4th November
Term Ends: Friday 13th December, 12 noon
Spring Term 2020Boarders Return: Monday 6th January, from 6pm
Term Begins: Tuesday 7th January
Term Ends: Friday 14th February, end of school day
Half Term: Saturday 15th February – Sunday 23rd February
Term Begins: Monday 24th February
Term Ends: Wednesday 1st April, 12 noon
Summer Term 2020Boarders Return: Monday 20th April, from 6pm
Term Begins: Tuesday 21st April
May Day Holiday: Monday 8th May (School Closed for Day Pupils)
Term Ends: Friday 22nd May, end of school day
Half Term: Saturday 23rd May – Sunday 30th May
Term Begins: Monday 1st June
Term Ends: Friday 3rd July, 12 noon
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FEES 2019/20
Prep (Termly)
Nursery Full Day £3,150
School Day £2,400
Kindergarten Full Day £3,030
School Day £2,315
AM or PM £1,710
Reception £2,720
Year 1 £2,720
Year 2 £2,720
Year 3 £3,085
Year 4 £3,435
Year 5 £3,870
Year 6 £3,870
Senior
Day Pupil Termly £4,905
Annually £14,715
Weekly Boarder Termly £9,225
Annually £27,675
Full Boarder Termly £10,285
Annually £30,855
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 Martin
SENIORHeadmaster Russell SlatfordHeadmaster’s PA Joanne BrickellSenior Deputy Head Maria CoulterDeputy Head, Academic Helen PikeDeputy Head, Pastoral and Discipline Alison DaviesHead of Learning Plus Marie SpriggsHead of Years 7 and 8 Angela CulletonHead of Year 9 Helen ReidHead of Year 10 Clare ConnollyHead of Year 11 Helen CostelloHead of Sixth Form Graeme WhiteDirector 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 2019-2020 are as follows:
Thursday 14th November 2019, 9.30am – 12noon Thursday 5th March 2020, 9.30am – 12noonThursday 7th May 2020, 9.30am – 12noon
To register for an Open Morning please contact the PA to the Head of the Prep at [email protected] or visit the Open Morning section on the school website, http://www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk/admissions/school-prospectus/open-morning-booking
Private VisitThe PA to the Head of Prep is also happy to arrange a bespoke visit for our prospective families, which can include 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, please get in touch!
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• 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.
Welcome to
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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 reading to help build a picture of their academic ability. At the end of the Taster Day parents will meet with the Head of Prep.
The PA to the Head of Prep will arrange the Taster Day around the prospective family’s requirement.
Kindergarten children will have a ‘setting in’ session once they have paid their deposit which will be close to their start date.
STEP FOUR: OFFER
Following successful completion of the Taster Day, Offer Packs shall be sent out in the post. Your Offer Pack is likely to include the following:
• OfferLetter• AcceptanceFormforcompletion• Acceptanceinformation(includingdetailsoninsuranceschemesandpaymentmethods)• JoiningInformation• JoiningForms(toincludemedicalinformationandstatementsofacceptances)forcompletion
STEP FIVE: ACCEPTANCE
In order to accept your child’s place at BCS, please return the completed Acceptance Form, Joining Forms, and 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 2020 ENTRY: BCS SENIOR
Friday 6th December 2019 Deadline for all scholarship and bursary applications
Monday 13th January – Scholarship Assessment Week Exact dates and timings shall be sent out to candidates at the beginning of the Spring Term.
Saturday 18th January 2020 Entrance Papers
Friday 21st February 2020 Offer packs sent First Class to successful candidates Scholarship and Bursary Agreements will be included where applicable.
Monday 9th March 2020 Deadline for acceptance of school places and financial awards
Please note: late applications will still be considered however a place or financial support cannot be guaranteed.
Friday 17th January 2020
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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 2019-2020 are as follows:
Senior School Open Morning and Year 5 & 6 ActivitiesSaturday 12th October 2019, 9.30am – 12noon Sixth Form Open EveningThursday 7th November 2019, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Senior School Open MorningTuesday 3rd December 2019, 9.30am until 12noon Senior School Open MorningFriday 13th March 2020, 9.30am – 12noon Senior School Open MorningMonday 11th May 2020, 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, http://www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk/admissions/school-prospectus/open-morning-booking
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• Personal Statement (when applying for a place in our Sixth 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 can 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 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 are arranged for the January before September entry and apply to those entering Years 7-10. An entrance paper day shall 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 shall 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 of £50 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 which are of importance to the school. 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 considered.
In Year 7 to Year 11 It is expected that Academic Scholars will have the potential to achieve A* to A grades 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 Headmaster 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.
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 a portfolio outlining the candidate’s best sports and the level to which they have performed to.
THE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Candidates will be expected to study Drama up to GCSE, 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 CDs or iPods 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 SCHOLARSHIP
BCS’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
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b) Singing a melody back c) Recognising musical features
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 modified on an annual basis dependant on our students locations. Please contact [email protected] for further details.
Queens Park
Wimborne/Ferndown
Corfe Mullen/BroadstoneExcelsior
Branksome Park
Bournemouth 1 Central
Bournemouth 2 North
Lymington
Ringwood/Verwood Senior to Prep School
Boulnois Avenue/Canford Cli�s Rd
WimborneRd
DanecourtRd
Sandbanks Rd/Pottery Road
LilliputSandbanks Rd/Blue Lagoon
Haven Rd
ROUTE KEY
Canford Cli�sRd/
Loch Fyne
HigherBlandford
Rd
ChetwodeWay
Old CostaCo�ee
Muscil�eLane/
BroadwayLane
ThroopRd
BlandfordRd /
Wareham Rd
Roundabout
West Overcli�Drive
Westbourne
Lansdowne Rd
Wimborne RdStokewood Rd/
Elgin Rd
Leven Avenue/Benellen Avenue
Brunsted Rd
Middlehill Rd
St John’s Hill
West BoroughWimborne
Bus StopMerley First School
Victoria Rd/Albert Rd
Porsche Garage Ferndown
ParleyFerndown
Mags Barrow
Iddesleigh Rd/Stokewood Rd
St Albans Avenue
Ringwood,Meeting House Lane
WaitroseWick LaneHarlandRd
LymingtonRd
VaggsLane
Milford on SeaWhitby Rd
Woodland Way
Bus StopPrezzo
Lymington,Wightlink
Ferry Terminal
The White Hart Pub, Poulner
NorthfieldRd
Redmans View
Cecil Avenue
Chigwell Rd
Howard Rd
Queens Park Avenue
Withermoor Rd
Greenwood Rd/ Fernside Rd
Baverstock Rd/Fern Barrow Rd
St John’s Rd
Methuen Rd
Tower RdWest
LavenderWalk
BroadwayLane
Chesildene Drive
ShillingstoneRd
Clifton RdSandecotes Rd
Dulsie Rd
Rothsay Rd
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