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A message from your
KESPA Chair Lindsay Dalton-Wood (Wakefield U6th)
Welcome to the Autumn edition of KESPA Konnect.
So far we have had a very enjoyable Autumn term.
We hope all parents, guardians and staff had an
enjoyable half term break.
As always, KESPA has been attending KES Open Days,
meeting prospective new parents. One parent said “This is
the first Open Day where current parents have been present
to meet and chat, and it’s so good to be able to do so”. This is
great feedback and an excellent achievement for KESPA.
On the 27th September KESPA ran a very successful BBQ, Art
and Live Music event to welcome new and current parents,
staff and pupils. There were over 80 people attending. The
talent on display was awesome from the Musical to the
Artistic. The feedback from all who attended was fabulous.
As always we are looking for more Parents to volunteer either
by joining the committee or to be a helper/volunteer at events.
Please do not feel if you volunteer you are committing yourself
to hours and hours of graft! We are a very friendly group with
each parent contributing what they can, when they can. This is
why we need more volunteers, as the saying goes “many hands
make light work”. If you are interested please contact me on
We hope to see many of you at the Santa Run on 16th
December, at which KESPA volunteers will be providing hot
chocolate and Donuts for the runners and supporters. All
parents are invited to run as well as the pupils. If you haven’t
watched this event before, the sight of hundred’s Santa's racing
across the grounds of King Edwards is certainly one to behold!
Finally we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year.
Issue 20 Autumn 2015/16 [email protected]
KESPA KONNECT - Autumn
In this issue: This year’s KESPA BBQ, Art &
Music Event - pictures and report
are on Page 2
KESPA Bombay Dreams Ball -
pictures and report Page 3
News, activities and events - see
Pages 4 to 7 for details
Committee dates and details -
see Page 8
King Edward’s School Parents Association (‘KESPA’) mission statement: To promote a partnership between parents, pupils, staff and governors that will assist the school to fulfil its vision for the education of the pupils in the school.
Autumn 2015 [email protected]
Events
SUCCESS FOR KESPA’S
BBQ & VISUAL ARTS EVENT—SUNDAY
27TH SEPTEMBER 2015
KESPA once again struck lucky with the weather for their first event of
the academic year – a BBQ and live music event; this year with the ad-
dition of a fabulous art display from the lower school.
Guests were treated to some truly wonderful ensemble and solo pieces
from the lower school which made for a really fun afternoon. For King
Edward’s this was an excellent chance to showcase the new talent at
the school and it was wonderful to see such confident performances
from some of the youngest and newest pupils. Budding artistic talents
were also on show and, given that we were only two weeks into the
new term, to produce such a delightful display of artwork was equally
impressive.
For KESPA this was a chance to meet some of the new parents and
advise them how we, and they, can help to keep the partnership
between staff, pupils and parents, open and informal. We were en-
couraged by the number of parents who made a point of offering their support and assistance .
Some of the hugely talented senior school musi-
cians were also on hand later in the afternoon and
they continued singing and playing all through the
afternoon. The pupils enjoy this event as it is very
informal. Thank you to all who came to watch,
listen, perform and help. This is a definite annual
fixture for KESPA so we will order the sunshine
again for September 2016!
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Events
KESPA’S
BOMBAY DREAMS BALL—
FRIDAY 22TH MAY 2015
KESPA once again pulled the cat out of the bag on Friday 22nd May with their sumptuous Bollywood
Dreams Ball.
KESPA Ball Committee had done an amazing job transforming Piccadilly into an elegant organza draped
reception area, where guests quaffed fruit laden cocktails and were invited to have their photo taken
with a special stylised backdrop. Moving into the Dance Studio there was a buzzing bar with Indian
themed background music.
Soon it was time for dinner and going through, guests found the Exhibition Hall transformed to a wow-
factor ballroom, with twinkling lights, with an elegant theme of marigolds and bejewelled tables, and a
backdrop video of Bollywood films playing. Dinner was unrushed with 3 delicious courses plus cheese.
In between courses we were entertained by Bollywood Dancers performing energetic dance sets and
then everyone was invited to join a workshop to learn some Bollywood moves, which was both
enlightening and hilarious in equal measure.
Guests danced the night away to the sounds of Visage Party Band, featuring young singer Dee Freer of
Ministry of Sound fame. Keen for feedback I asked one of the Sixth formers what her favourite part of
the evening was “we loved the transformation of the Exhibition Hall – it was just so amazing and
magical, and the Bollywood Workshop was awesome”. The Ball represents the culmination of many
months’ hard work and planning. (Note for your diary, Friday 27th May 2016 for the next KESPA Ball).
Autumn 2015 [email protected]
Events
KESPA’S
BOMBAY DREAMS BALL—
FRIDAY 22TH MAY 2015
KESPA once again pulled the cat out of the bag on Friday 22nd May with their sumptuous Bollywood
Dreams Ball.
KESPA Ball Committee had done an amazing job transforming Piccadilly into an elegant organza draped
reception area, where guests quaffed fruit laden cocktails and were invited to have their photo taken
with a special stylised backdrop. Moving into the Dance Studio there was a buzzing bar with Indian
themed background music.
Soon it was time for dinner and going through, guests found the Exhibition Hall transformed to a wow-
factor ballroom, with twinkling lights, with an elegant theme of marigolds and bejewelled tables, and a
backdrop video of Bollywood films playing. Dinner was unrushed with 3 delicious courses plus cheese.
In between courses we were entertained by Bollywood Dancers performing energetic dance sets and
then everyone was invited to join a workshop to learn some Bollywood moves, which was both
enlightening and hilarious in equal measure.
Guests danced the night away to the sounds of Visage Party Band, featuring young singer Dee Freer of
Ministry of Sound fame. Keen for feedback I asked one of the Sixth formers what her favourite part of
the evening was “we loved the transformation of the Exhibition Hall – it was just so amazing and
magical, and the Bollywood Workshop was awesome”. The Ball represents the culmination of many
months’ hard work and planning. (Note for your diary, Friday 27th May 2016 for the next KESPA Ball).
House & Year Group Events
KESPA Christmas Drinks—you are warmly invited to join us for drinks after the
Santa Fun Run on Wednesday 16th December (venue tbc).
House Dinner—your House Rep will be in
touch with you shortly with details of
Christmas get togethers for parents and
guardians to co-incide with the House
Dinner events.
Hope you can come.
Autumn 2015 [email protected]
News and Activities
KESPA Drop in Coffee Mornings
The Piccadilly café has been a
great success. An ever expanding
group of parents meet for a chat
and a coffee after drop off on
Wednesdays, but are of course
welcome to meet up at the café
anytime.
As one parent said, “Piccadilly is cosier
every day and has a lot to offer. We are
always made to feel welcome and enjoy delicious
types of coffees and teas.”
We invite all parents to join us for a drink and a chat.
It is a great way to meet other parents and to hear
more about what is going on within the school (our
children have a way of keeping things to
themselves....!)
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News and Activities
Careers Initiatives
Café Scientifique
Mrs Malak Ben Gaiber kindly came into school a couple of months ago and
gave a fascinating talk about her career as a psychologist.
If any parents would like to volunteer to give a talk to pupils about their
profession and career, please contact Emma Harrison by email:
A Big Ask for a “Christmas Tree”.
We have been asked to see if any parent or a group of parents would like to
sponsor or donate a Christmas Tree to King Edward’s for “Taste at Christmas”
taking place on the 13th December from 10am until 4pm . Please contact
Deborah Hillyer by email: [email protected]
Autumn 2015 [email protected]
News and Activities
Careers Initiatives
Café Scientifique
Mrs Malak Ben Gaiber kindly came into school a couple of months ago and
gave a fascinating talk about her career as a psychologist.
If any parents would like to volunteer to give a talk to pupils about their
profession and career, please contact Emma Harrison by email:
A Big Ask for a “Christmas Tree”.
We have been asked to see if any parent or a group of parents would like to
sponsor or donate a Christmas Tree to King Edward’s for “Taste at Christmas”
taking place on the 13th December from 10am until 4pm . Please contact
Deborah Hillyer by email: [email protected]
10 Top Tips For Parents—5th Form Survival Guide (by anonymous parent who has survived!)
1. Start the Summer before
The 5th Form starts in the Summer holidays. All the children will have been given guidance on what to
revise – it all starts here!
2. Ensure emails are checked and weevle is used
The children are sent regular emails on what to revise and a lot of the notes are on weevle – a site where
teachers can post useful information that is accessible to the children wherever they are.
3. Know your exams
At the start of the year ensure you know which subjects your children are taking for GCSE or iGCSE, the
different exam boards and whether they are doing higher or foundation level (maximum result achievable
Grade C). These exams will be confirmed after the mock exams in January (and Christmas revision!)
4. Select your revision guides
Ask what revision materials are available to buy through each teacher, some children prefer different
revision guides to those put forward by the school.
5. Encourage order and retention of revision notes
Revision should be ongoing…. What I found was that the revision notes completed in one holiday were not
kept and the whole process started again! Each revision folder seemed to disappear, and a new one started
(especially after the Easter holidays)
6. Look at BBC Bitesize
I would recommend the BBC bitesize website, it has lots of accessible information – www.bbc.co.uk/
bitesize/gcse/
7. Past paper completion is a must
The past papers for science on the Cambridge website are very good; www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-
qualifications/cambridge-igcse-sciences-co-ordinated-double-0654/past-papers/.
8. Communicate with teachers
I found communication with each teacher was invaluable and replies were prompt and informative. Email
addresses are available on the Parent Portal.
9. Be patient
Above all remember that the hormones are flowing and your children may not be as forthcoming as you
would like.
10. It can’t be all work and no play
This year is not just about studying, it’s about friendship and having fun. A united front on exams can in fact
be very bonding. It is a tough year for parents of a 5th Former, but we survive and hopefully the children do
to!
If anyone else would like to do an article on top tips on how to
survive any year group from 1st Form to the U6th, or any other
things you as parent would be interested in,
please email: [email protected]
Autumn 2015 [email protected]
News and Update
Diary Dates
Date: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Time: 2.45pm
Event: Santa Fun Run
Venue: Pavillion This annual event is great fun and for a worthwhile cause, raising funds
for Ri-Diamo and Surrey Young Carers. KESPA volunteers will be
providing hot chocolate and donuts for the runners and supporters. Everyone welcome. Do feel free to
join KESPA Committee and Volunteers for Christmas drinks after the Santa fun run.
Days: Wednesdays
Time: From 8.15am
Event: Coffee Mornings!
Venue: Piccadilly Café The Piccadilly Café is a wonderful forum for meeting other parents and
catching up with what is going on within the school. More and more
parents are joining our Wednesday and Friday coffee mornings...
Please join us when you can for a drink and a chat. Everyone is welcome!
Date: Saturday 27th February 2016
Event: KESPA Quiz
Venue: Dining Hall Don’t miss out on the annual KESPA quiz! Parents, staff and pupils
come together for a testing but light hearted evening. Fun and very
informal with supper provided, a work out for the grey matter!
Date: Friday 27th May 2016
Event: KESPA Ball Date for your diary, further details in due course.
Autumn 2015 [email protected]
Forthcoming Events
Diary Dates
Date: Wednesday 16th December 2015
Time: 2.45pm
Event: Santa Fun Run
Venue: Pavillion This annual event is great fun and for a worthwhile cause, raising funds
for Ri-Diamo and Surrey Young Carers. KESPA volunteers will be
providing hot chocolate and donuts for the runners and supporters. Everyone welcome. Do feel free to
join KESPA Committee and Volunteers for Christmas drinks after the Santa fun run.
Days: Wednesdays
Time: From 8.15am
Event: Coffee Mornings!
Venue: Piccadilly Café The Piccadilly Café is a wonderful forum for meeting other parents and
catching up with what is going on within the school. More and more
parents are joining our Wednesday and Friday coffee mornings...
Please join us when you can for a drink and a chat. Everyone is welcome!
Date: Saturday 27th February 2016
Event: KESPA Quiz
Venue: Dining Hall Don’t miss out on the annual KESPA quiz! Parents, staff and pupils
come together for a testing but light hearted evening. Fun and very
informal with supper provided, a work out for the grey matter!
Date: Friday 27th May 2016
Event: KESPA Ball Date for your diary, further details in due course.
Autumn 2015 [email protected]
Forthcoming Events
Autumn 2015 [email protected]
Event and Committee details
KESPA Committee
2015/16
Chair: Lindsay Dalton-Wood
Wakefield U6th Form
Secretary: Alison Phillips
Ridley 4th Form
Treasurer: Paul Challinor
Wakefield 3rd & 5th Form
Vice Chair: Della Challinor
Bronie 4th Form
STAFF ATTENDEES:
John Attwater: Headmaster
Vicki Rendall : House Mistress QMH
House Reps. 2015/2016
Lucinda Laylor Ridley 3rd Form
Ralph Naidoo: QMH 2nd Form
Sue Hashami: QMH 1st Form and 3rd form
Nicola Negus: Grafton 5th Form
Claire Garrett: Queens 4th Form
Della Challinor: Tudor 4th form
Rosemary Williams: Edward L6th
Fay Hampshire: Wakefield 4th Form
TBC:
Committee dates for Autum 2015/Spring 2016
Thursday 19th November 2015, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start in the
Bertie Mawer Room.
Saturday 16th January 2016, 10.15am for a 10.30am start in the
Bertie Mawer Room.
Thursday 4th February 2016,7.15pm for a 7.30pm start in the
Bertie Mawer room
Saturday 19th March 2016, 10.15 for a 10.30 start in the
Bertie Mawer room
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