D EO VICI N O
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BROMSGROVE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
NEW JOINERS’ INFORMATION
2014
Headmistress BROMSGROVE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mrs Jacqui Deval-Reed BEd IAPS Old Station Road Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 2BU
Tel: 01527 579679
D EO VICI N O Fax 01527 579571 R E G I Email: [email protected]
An Introduction from the Preparatory School Headmistress
Welcome to Bromsgrove Preparatory School. We are delighted that you are joining the Preparatory School and we look forward to forming a long and happy association with you.
We hope that you and your child will be happy and successful here and want you to be fully informed about your child’s education and the many opportunities available for parents to be involved in the life of our School. You already have a copy of the prospectus which describes Bromsgrove School in general; in addition please read my weekly newsletters, the whole School fortnightly online news review and the termly white calendar of School events to keep you informed about our busy and exciting School schedule.
The information in this booklet includes a number of forms which require your attention. Please return all relevant forms as soon as possible.
Boarding families will receive separate information specifically about the boarding house nearer the start of the Michaelmas Term.
We believe that being informed contributes to a confident start. Therefore, we have published all joining instructions, including pupil handbooks, policies and School rules, on the School website (www.bromsgrove-school.co.uk). These can be found within either the Admissions section or the Document Library.
If you have any queries concerning transport, finance, the School Shop or, for those students joining us from abroad, our international department, please contact the relevant member of staff shown below:
Above all, please feel free to call in or phone the School office if you have any questions or problems. We can only achieve our aim of bringing out the best in each child if we are working in close co-operation with you, their parents. You will be given a warm welcome by our secretaries Jo Bowett and Denise Taylor.
With best wishes
Jacqui Deval-Reed Headmistress Preparatory School
Tel Ext Email Transport Mrs Rachel O’Neill 256 [email protected] Finance Mrs Claire Dieppe 209 [email protected] School Shop Miss Michelle Chance 220 [email protected] Guardianship Mrs Kim Elvy 273 [email protected] International Department Mrs Julia Boonnak 258 [email protected]
Chairman of Governors: S Towe CBE Bromsgrove School is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England & Wales. Company No. 4808121. Registered Charity No. 1098740
1 2 DATA PROTECTION ACT
Your rights under the Data Protection Act
The list of names and addresses of parents / guardians, maintained by the School for administration purposes, is made available to the Parent Associations, the Bromsgrovian Club and the Foundation.
Under the requirements of the Data Protection Act, your consent is necessary for the use of personal data.
If you object to the use of this data by these related bodies, please complete the slip at the bottom of this notification and return it to the School.
The School will assume consent unless indicated otherwise.
Should you have any further queries or question regarding this matter, please contact the Bursar, Mrs Lesley Brookes, on Extension 202.
I / We do not wish my / our personal details from the mailing list to be used for processing by other bodies related to the School.
Signed: ……………………………………………… Date: ……………………………..
Signed: ……………………………………………… Date: ……………………………..
Name/s (Block Capitals): …………………………………………………………………………….
Pupils Name/s: ………………………………………………………………………………………..
PUBLICITY, WEBSITE AND MEDIA PERMISSION
It is the custom and practice of most independent schools, including Bromsgrove School, to include some photographs or images of Pupils in the School’s promotional material such as the prospectus, website and DVDs. Parents who do not want their child’s photograph or image to appear in any of the School’s promotional and publicity material must make sure their child knows this and must write immediately to the Bursar requesting an acknowledgement of their letter. We would not disclose the name and address of a child without the Parents’ consent. The School will assume consent, unless indicated otherwise, that you and your child are happy for their image and name to be included in news of the School in press releases to the media, in the School prospectus, on the School Website/Intranet and in external social media sites.
Please return to: Data Protection Officer Bromsgrove School, Worcester Road, Bromsgrove B61 7DU
3 4 INTERNET PERMISSION FORM
Bromsgrove Preparatory School
Please complete and return this form to the Database Manager, Mrs Gallois.
Pupil’s Name (CAPITALS): ......
I will be using the Internet and Email at School. I will listen to the teachers and only do what they say. I will use the School network sensibly and will not do anything I have been told not to do by the teachers. I will not pass on information about, or from, any unsuitable sites to anyone else in School.
Pupil’s Signature: ......
Date: ......
Parent
As the parent or legal guardian of the pupil signing above, I grant permission for my son or daughter to use Electronic Mail and the Internet in school. I understand that pupils will be held accountable for their own actions. I also understand that some material on the Internet may be objectionable and I accept responsibility for setting standards for my son or daughter to follow when selecting, sharing and exploring information and media. I recognise that the School does everything possible to block access to unsuitable sites.
Parent’s Signature: ......
Date: ......
5 6 FEES FROM SEPTEMBER 2014
SENIOR SCHOOL FEES PER TERM ALL YEARS DAY £4,845 (inc lunch) WEEKLY BOARDER £6,915 (see note 7) BOARDER £10,395
PREPARATORY SCHOOL YEARS 3 - 6 DAY £3,375 WEEKLY BOARDER £4,990 BOARDER £6,845 YEARS 7 & 8 DAY £4,385 WEEKLY BOARDER £6,040 BOARDER £8,440
Please note that the prompt payment allowance for settlement within seven days of the start of term is £200 per term, applicable to Senior and Prep School fees. The fee shown is net of this deduction (see note 4).
PRE-PREPARATORY and NURSERY SCHOOL FEES PER TERM PRE-PREPARATORY RECEPTION £2,200 YEARS 1 & 2 £2,600 NURSERY HALF DAY (8.am - 12.15pm ) £27 (per session) FULL DAY (8am - 3pm) £43 (per session) Please note that a minimum of five sessions must be booked. Aftercare is available form 3.15 - 6.00 pm at £5.75 per hour (charged in half hour sessions) FULL TIME (8am - 6pm) £2,450 per term Full Time with Nursery Funding (8am - 6pm) £1540 per term
Nursery Education Funding Funding for the free nursery education entitlement of 15 hours for eligible three and four year olds is determined by the Early Years Single Funding Formula. Each eligible child is entitled to a maximum of 5 sessions of 3 hours per week. The rates charged for the additional hours, including lunch after the allocation of the NEF sessions are shown below:
Half Day (8am - 12.15pm) One Session £7.20 plus £2.50(lunch) = £9.70 Full Day (8am - 3pm) Two Sessions £5.75 plus £2.50 (lunch) = £8.25
DEPOSITS Registration Fee All Registrations £100 Acceptance Fee Day Place / Forces Boarder £500 EU / UK Boarder £1,000 Non-EU Boarder One term’s fees (£10,395)* * this amount is refunded once the final term’s fees and extras have been settled. ADDITIONAL CHARGES Music Charges Per 40 minute lesson £27 Hire of Instrument Per term £27 Please note that ten teaching weeks’ notice is required for cessation of music lessons and such notice must be given to the Director of Music After Care (Pre-Prep) Per hour (3.15pm - 6.00pm) £5.75 Late Collection (Pre-Prep) Charge per 15 minutes after 6.00pm £20.00 Transport Full permit and half permits are available on various routes. See separate transport schedule for cost per term.
7 NOTES
These notes are subject to Standard Terms and Conditions, a copy of which can be obtained from the Bursar, who is happy to answer any queries about financial matters.
1 The fees include lunch for day pupils and all meals for boarding pupils. 2 The fees include all curriculum support and special educational needs teaching. 3 Extras – other costs incurred by the School or the pupil on the pupil’s behalf will be charged as extras, including transport, educational trips, School Shop charges, lost books and public examinations. The cost of public examinations continues to rise and will vary per year (approximately £300 to £500). 4 Fees shown are net fees after deduction of a prompt payment allowance of £200 which is granted if the fees are settled in full within seven days of the start of term. Fees received late or in part payment will not be eligible for this discount. This discount applies only to the Preparatory and Senior School Fees. 5 Invoice Queries – All queries regarding fee bills should be raised as soon as possible upon receipt of bills. Please contact either Claire Dieppe, Finance Officer (ext 209 or [email protected]) or Sonja Fontanari, Finance Assistant (ext 203 or [email protected]). 6 Transport Queries – If the query relates to bussing charges please contact Rachel O’Neill, Transport Manager on extension 256. 7 Weekly Boarding Fees include transport on a Monday morning and Friday afternoon from the nearest existing collection point. Details available from the Transport Manager. 8 Insurances – Please note that cover is automatically provided and billed under the Pupils’ Personal Possessions Scheme and the Personal Accident Scheme unless the School receives written notification from parents to opt out. 9 Cancelling acceptance of a place or withdrawal – one full term’s notice in writing addressed to the Head is required to cancel acceptance of a place at the School or to withdraw a pupil from the School. If such notice is not given, a term’s fees in lieu of notice will be immediately due and payable. A term’s written notice is required to discontinue an extra or a term’s fees for the extra will be immediately payable. 10 International Pupils - the international boarding fee at Senior School is inclusive of all EAL lessons and relevant support where necessary. EAL lessons may lead to qualifications in IGCSE (ESL), IELTS and Cambridge Proficiency.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Address Details: Parents are asked to check that the envelope containing their offer letter is correctly addressed. Please inform the Database Manager (email: [email protected]) of any errors and of any subsequent alternations.
School Fees: • Fees are payable on or before the first day of each term unless otherwise specified below. However, the School will accept payments up until the end of the first week of term to allow for payments in transit. • If full payment is received before the first day of term then a prompt payment allowance of £200 per term can be deducted from the invoice total (Preparatory and Senior School only). • No allowance in respect of School Fees will be made in case of absence whether through illness or any other cause. However, a School Fees Insurance Scheme is available to any parents who may wish to take of advantage of it.
Payment Options: • Internet Banking: The School’s bank details are shown below. Please ensure that the pupil’s name or reference number is included as a reference. Bank: Lloyds. Sort code: 30 91 36. Account Number: 00101252 • Cheque: Please make cheques payable to “Bromsgrove School”, and write the pupil account reference on the back of your cheque. Please forward your remittance advice and cheque either to the Finance Officer, Bromsgrove School, Worcester Road, Bromsgrove B61 7DU, or direct to Lloyds TSB in the pre-paid envelope provided. • International Transfers: The School’s bank details are shown below. Please ensure that the pupil’s name is included as the reference. Bank Identifier Code (BIC): LOYDGB21178. Bank Account (IBAN): GB45LOYD30913600101252 • Debit/Credit Card: Please call the Finance Department on 01527 579679 (ext 203 or ext 209) • Fees Instalment Plan: This is a discretionary arrangement offered on a termly basis to assist parents with spreading the cost of school fees. Parents are provided with the opportunity to pay termly fees in three instalments through a Direct Debit scheme. Please call the Finance Department for further information on 01527 579679 (ext 203/209)
Receipts Parents requiring a receipt for fees paid should return the complete bill together with a stamped addressed envelope to the Finance Officer, Bromsgrove School, Worcester Road, Bromsgrove B61 7DU. Requests should not be sent to the School’s Bank.
8 BROMSGROVE SCHOOL Fees Refund Scheme Operation of the Scheme 8 days due to an outbreak of an infectious completed by the pupil’s Medical Practitioner The contract you have with the school is disease at the school the Scheme would, and the form returned to the school. Any for the provision of educational services. subject to terms and conditions, refund one charge or fee for completing the form is to be Participation in this Scheme alters that day’s fee. borne by the fee payer. Your application for contract and entitles you to receive a refund 4) The difference between the boarding fee a refund should not be made later than 30 of school fees in certain circumstances as paid and the day fee, calculated from the first days after the end of the term to which the detailed on this sheet. The school is able day a boarding pupil returns to the school as claim relates. to refund such fees as it has taken out an a day pupil until a return to boarding or the 2) Illness treated at school - refunds will be insurance policy under which it can claim. end of that term, whichever is the sooner. dealt with automatically by the school and no This only applies on the recommendation action on your part is required. If you would like to participate in this of a Medical Practitioner and immediately Scheme please complete and return the following a period of absence for which a How refunds are calculated attached form to the school as soon as refund under the Scheme has been made. Refunds are based on the length of absence possible. The termly charge payable to during term time only. Fees will be refunded the school is based on the following rates Conditions pro rata to the actual time away from the applied to the termly fee: 1) The maximum refund under the Scheme school or classes. This means that the All pupils 1%. for any one pupil for any one medical amount payable for each full day of absence You can discontinue your participation condition or series of related medical is calculated by dividing the pupil’s fee for in this Scheme with effect from the start conditions is limited to 280 days calculated that term by the actual number of days in of any term by giving advance written from the first day of absence. the term (including weekends and half term notification to the school. 2) A Medical Practitioner must be an breaks). Please note that the termly charge for independent Medical Practitioner and not a joining the Scheme is not an insurance member of the pupil’s immediate family. Cancellation premium and you are not entitled to claim 3) The fee is defined as the net amount You can discontinue your participation in this directly from the school’s insurance policy. (excluding extras) a fee payer is required Scheme with effect from the start of any term The school reserves the right to vary the to pay each term for the attendance at the by giving advance written notification to the termly charge by giving advance notice to school of the pupil. school. The school may cancel this Scheme you. at any time by giving 30 days written notice to No refund will be made if a pupil is kept from you at your last known address. When participation begins and ends school: Your participation in the Scheme commences a) due to a sickness, condition or injury that Data Protection Act on the first day of term, or the date the first the fee payer or pupil was aware of and You should understand that any information termly charge is paid to the school, whichever received treatment or advice for in the 12 you have provided to us at the school, or will is the later. Participation ends when the months prior to their inclusion in the Scheme, provide in the future, will be processed by the pupil leaves the school, is withdrawn or except when the pupil has been free of all school, in compliance with the provisions of participation in the Scheme is discontinued. related symptoms for a continuous period of the Data Protection Act 1998, for the purpose If however, the withdrawal is solely due to 24 months after first joining the Scheme; of including you in this Scheme and handling injury or illness of the pupil the cover ceases b) due to fear of infection at the school; claims, if any, which may necessitate at the end of the term in which the pupil is c) due to congenital abnormality or illness providing such information to other parties. withdrawn. caused directly or indirectly by any congenital Under data protection legislation you can abnormality; ask in writing for a copy of certain personal Refunds of fees are made for: d) due to inoculations or similar preventative records held about you. 1) Absence from school for a continuous treatments, unless such treatment is insisted period of at least 8 days for Boarders or 5 upon by the school; Governing law days for Day Pupils (including weekends and e) after a pupil has been certified as This Scheme is governed by and in half term breaks) due to the pupil’s illness physically fit to resume attendance at school, accordance with English and Welsh Law. or accident or the pupil having been in or in the case of contact with an infectious contact with an infectious disease. A Medical disease in respect of any period after the end Further information Practitioner must certify the necessity of any of the recognised quarantine as laid down in The Scheme is administered on our behalf absence of 15 continuous days or more. the code of the Medical Officers of Schools by:Marsh Limited, Education Practice, Capital 2) Illness treated at school (in respect of Association; House, 1-5 Perrymount Road, Haywards Boarders only) - a refund is paid providing f) due to injury or illness sustained through Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3SY the absence from classes is for a continuous war, invasion, hostilities or acts of foreign Telephone: 01444 458144 Fax: 01444 period of at least 8 days. The amount will be enemies (whether war be declared or not); or 415088 based on 75% of the termly fee. g) due to an act of terrorism, nuclear, Email: [email protected] 3) The necessary closure of the whole of or chemical or biological terrorism or the threat Registered in England and Wales Number: a separate house of the school owing to an thereof. 1507274, Registered Office: 1 Tower Place outbreak of an infectious disease amongst West, Tower Place, London EC3R 5BU. the pupils which renders the continuance of How to apply for a refund Marsh Ltd is authorised and regulated by the school work impossible. There is no cover 1) Absence from school - ask the school for Financial Conduct Authority for the first 7 days of any such closure. For a Fees Refund Form. If the absence exceeds example, if the school should be closed for 14 days the appropriate section must be
Fees Refund Scheme Application Form (please complete this form and return to the School as soon as possible) I wish to be included in the Fees Refund Scheme. I declare that I have read and accept the terms and conditions of the Scheme as outlined in this sheet.
Name of pupil
Name of person who pays the fees
Signed Date HBC597/5059/2014
9 TRANSPORT 2014 Bromsgrove School offers an extensive transport service to and from the School. As well as our own fleet of eight minibuses we contract with companies such as M and T Minicoaches Limited and BNC Taxis to provide a daily service. Daily routes are organised to accommodate the geographical spread of pupils and can vary from term to term, depending on the location and numbers of pupils requiring transport and the length of the journey involved.
All drivers and contract company staff are CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checked prior to any contract issue and School drivers are assessed by the LEA for driving competence and their health checked on an annual basis.
The School transport service currently covers the following areas: Harborne / Edgbaston Blakedown / Belbroughton Moseley Stourbridge Solihull Kidderminster / Ombersley Worcester / Droitwich Barnt Green Wythall Redditch Ullenhall / Studley Stratford upon Avon Inkberrow / Feckenham Alvechurch
The cost of permits for 2014 / 2015 will be: Michaelmas Term Full permit (Mon to Fri, am + pm) £580.00 Half permit (max 5 journeys per week) £290.00 Lent Term Full permit (Mon to Fri, am + pm) £489.00 Half permit (max 5 journeys per week) £245.00 Summer Term Full permit (Mon to Fri, am + pm) £399.00 Half permit (max 5 journeys per week) £199.00 Individual additional run £5.00 2nd child discount 10% 3rd & 4th child discount 15% To secure a place on our daily bussing the minimum charge is a half permit, which is a minimum of five journeys per week. For those wishing to use the service more than five times per week, but do not require a full permit, then individual additional journeys will be charged at £5.00 per journey. For further information on our transport services please contact the Transport Manager, Rachel O’Neill on ext 256 or by email on [email protected].
SCHOOL TRANSPORT RULES
We regularly remind pupils who travel on School Transport of the following rules:. If your children travel to and from School on the School transport, please support us in reinforcing these safety messages.
1) If you are travelling on a bus or coach: a) Board promptly – no waiting around by the bus, jumping on at the last minute or running after a bus. When School buses have started their evening journeys, doors will not be opened to admit late-comers. This ensures the safety of your child. School buses will leave at 17.50 hrs prompt from the Senior School Car Park. b) Seat belts must be worn throughout the journey. Coach or minibus accidents can be serious, even at low speeds, if you are not secured properly. We will ban pupils who refuse to wear seat belts. On daily transport the teachers do not accompany pupils and we very much rely on the good sense and co-operation of the pupils. However on all School coaches and mini-buses in the end whatever advice and directives we give, if a pupil chooses to remove their seat belt during a journey that is their individual decision. Please reinforce our policy at home. c). Normal School Rules apply on School Transport. Poor behaviour can distract the driver and cause a road traffic accident and is deemed a very serious offence. Nor should any behaviour on the School bus cause offence to any pedestrians or other motorists The School reserves the right to ban pupils from using School Transport, especially if a pupil endangers him/herself or that of others. Distraction of a driver will be regarded as a very serious offence. 2) If you are waiting to be collected: • DO NOT stand in the car park where vehicles could collide with you. • DO NOT wait by the Gatehouse; this is NOT a collection point 3) Never walk across the car park to a vehicle, a bus or Walters House – use the footpaths and crossing points provided. Never walk up and down the ramps to the car parks. 4) Pupils must wear School uniform whilst travelling to and from School when using our daily transport. 5) Food and drinks are NOT allowed on any daily School transport.
10 SCHOOL TRANSPORT REQUEST FOR DAY PUPILS AND WEEKLY BOARDERS
ACADEMIC YEAR SEPTEMBER 2014
New/Existing User (Delete as necessary)
I would like my child/children:
Name: ...... Year Group: ...... (PLEASE PRINT)
Name: ...... Year Group: ...... (PLEASE PRINT)
Name: ...... Year Group: ...... (PLEASE PRINT)
Name: ...... Year Group: ...... (PLEASE PRINT)
To use the transport service and confirm that he/she/they is/are aware of the consequences if the School transport rules are broken in respect of behaviour and safety of themselves and others.
Preferred point of collection: ......
For current pick up points, please contact the Transport Manager on 01527 579679 ext 256 or email [email protected]
Please tick as required
Daily requirement: Monday AM Monday PM
Tuesday AM Tuesday PM
Wednesday AM Wednesday PM
Thursday AM Thursday PM
Friday AM Friday PM
Saturday AM
Signed: ...... Surname (Printed):......
Date: ......
Contact Telephone Number:......
Mobile Telephone Number ......
I would like my son/s daughter/s to use the FULL / HALF PERMIT USER System (Delete as necessary)
11 12 BROMSGROVE SCHOOL SHOP
Bromsgrove School Shop is your first port of call for School uniform. The Shop provides quality uniform to all our pupils and you will find everything you need for your son/daughter’s first term at Bromsgrove School.
In order for our Shop staff to complete a full uniform, an appointment is essential. Please call the School Shop on 01527 579679 ext 220 to arrange a time. We ask that you allow at least 1 hour for the appointment, refreshments are available from the tuck shop. As the School Shop does not close over the summer holidays, parents living abroad or guardians accompanying international students can arrange appointments in advance for when the child arrives in the UK. Please either call or contact us by email [email protected] to arrange this.
Our International Students attend a three day induction programme which commences on the 29th August; it is not possible for UK boarding or day pupils to book appointments during this period, so please ensure appointments are made prior to this date.
Early appointments may be necessary for extra large or small sizes as certain items of uniform may take 8-10 weeks delivery. Payment is by cash or credit card (except American Express). Please allow approximately £450-£500 and an extra £150 approximately for boarders. We do stock trunks and tuck-boxes, but have a limited supply. These can be ordered in advance by emailing the School Shop. Please note a full uniform cannot be purchased and put on the end of term bill.
All items of uniform, clothing and sports equipment must be named. Please note in the case of boarders, the House initials must be included at the end of the name:
Page P Example: M Chance P
The School Shop is open during term time Monday – Friday 9.30am to 6.30pm (closed 12 00 - 12.30pm) and on Saturdays 9.00am - 5.30pm (closed 2.00 - 2.30pm). The holiday opening and closing times ares hown below. They are also included in the termly School calendar.
In addition to the School uniform the School Shop also offers a wide range of sporting equipment. Additional items can be ordered. The stationery shop offers all the pens, pencils, books and files that may be needed, plus a selection of toiletry items. It also offers a mobile phone top-up service.
Contact Details: Michelle Chance, School Shop Manager email: [email protected] tel: 01527 579679 ext 220
SHOP OPENING TIMES TERM TIME MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9.30am to 12.00pm 12.30pm to 6.30pm SATURDAY 9.00am to 2.00pm 2.30pm to 5.30pm SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (inc half-term) MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.00am to 12.30pm 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Christmas opening times will be advised during the Michaelmas Half-term.
International Students’ induction runs from 28th to 31st August, appointments on these days are only available for new international boarders.
There are a limited number of parking spaces available oppposite the School Shop. Further extensive parking is available at the Prep School or at the Senior School South Car Park, located off Worcester Road.
The Parents’ Association run Exchange Shops for both Prep and Senior Schools located at the Prep School. Please ask in the School Shop for opening times.
13 14 BROMSGROVE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Uniform List
Parents/guardians must accompany pupils for full uniforms. All clothes must be clearly named with name tapes. Boarders’ name tapes must include their house initials at the end of the name tape. Extra large or small sizes are available but early notification is necessary. Payment is by cash or credit card (not American Express).
All items marked * are not available from the School Shop. Regulation school items must be bought from the School Shop. Parents are asked to ensure that clothes conform to the specifics noted on the list. Boarders need to have spare items of clothing, as shown, to allow for cleaning, the number required is shown in brackets.
It is advisable for parents of pupils requiring a full uniform to make an appointment by telephoning the School Shop on 01527 579679 ext 220 Boys - Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 Girls - Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 All terms: All terms: Regulation navy blazer with maroon badge Regulation navy blazer with maroon badge Regulation crested maroon v-neck sweater Regulation crested maroon cardigan School tie *Black School shoes (no patent, no boots). Years 3 & 4 *Black School shoes (no boots) Years 3 & 4 may wear may wear velcro fastening shoes. velcro fastening shoes. Winter Summer Winter Summer Regulation navy anorak Regulation grey trousers Regulation navy anorak Regulation maroon striped Regulation long grey (Years 5 & 6) Regulation Mini Lindsay summer dress trousers (2) *Grey tailored shorts (Years Tartan Tunic White ankle socks White long-sleeved shirt (5) 3 & 4, optional) White long-sleeved shirt with Regulation School tie White short-sleeved shirt (5) revere collar Grey Socks Regulation School tie Maroon socks (long) or Regulation scarf + gloves Grey socks tights (optional) Regulation scarf + gloves (optional) Boys - Years 7 & 8 (Pupils wear the same uniform as Girls - Years 7 & 8 (Pupils wear the same uniform as Senior School) Senior School)
School blazer (1) School blazer (1) School coat School coat School trousers (2) School winter skirt (1) Short sleeve summer shirt (2) School summer skirt (1) White shirts (5) School summer blouses (3) School tie (1) School winter white shirts (3) School grey socks (5 pairs) School tie (1) School navy “V” necked crested pullover (2) Natural or navy tights or knee length navy socks (5) (No School maroon umbrella black tights allowed) Plain black leather lace-up shoes of conventional design * School navy “V” necked crested pullover (2) School maroon umbrella PLAIN BLACK LEATHER SHOES. The following styles are acceptable: Start Rite: Mambo, Samba, Penny, Astrid, Carmel or Rhianna. * BALLET STYLE PUMPS ARE NOT ALLOWED, NO PATENT NOR SUEDE SHOES. Maroon, navy or black hair bands and bobbles.
ALL PUPILS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL ITEMS FROM THE SCHOOL SHOP Equipment Books Regulation backpack Bromsgrove School Hymn Book (available from the School Calculator (Yrs 6, 7 and 8) Casio FX-83 GT Plus Chaplain) Years 5 to 8 Only Years 3, 4 and 5 Watercolours Collins Primary World Atlas Black fineliner Recorder (Year 3 only) 2B pencils Years 6, 7 and 8 *Padlock with 2 keys Collins/Longman Atlas
15 BROMSGROVE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Sports Kit for Years 3 - 8
Regulation school items must be bought from the School Shop. Items marked * may be bought from elsewhere, however, the Shop does have a good range of products. All clothes and sports equipment must be clearly named, on the outside of the garment, with large I.D. style name tapes. Boarders need to have spare kit so that items can be laundered, the number required is shown in brackets.
Girls Naming Boys Naming Years 3 and 4 (on outside in extra large name Years 3 and 4 (on outside in extra large name tapes) tapes)
School maroon lycra Front left leg School white polo shirt (2) Left chest shorts(2) School white shorts (2) Front hem of left leg White sports ankle socks (2) Vert down ribbing White sports ankle socks (2) Same as girls School tracksuit bottoms Left leg 30cm from waist School tracksuit bottoms Same as girls School fleece Left front by bottom School fleece Same as girls School beanie (optional) School beanie (optional) School games holdall Named School maroon socks (2) Same as girls Trainers (indoor pair and Name tape glued on tongue School maroon shorts (2) Front hem of left leg outdoor pair, light coloured) School rugby shirt (2) Left chest School leotard Left shoulder seam School games holdall Named Footless tights Left ankle Trainers (indoor pair and Name tape glued on tongue School white polo shirt (2) Left chest outdoor pair, light coloured) Name tape glued School swimming costume Left white stripe *Rugby boots Back of waist Swimming cap Named School swimming trunks Named School swimming bag Named School swimming bag Named *Towel Named *Towel Named on box Gum Shield Named on box Gum shield School playtime tracksuit School playtime tracksuit bottoms bottoms School maroon socks Vert down ribbing Shin pads Named Years 5 and 6 Years 5,6 7 and 8 as above plus as above plus School hockey polo shirt (2) Left chest School maroon skirt Left side above crest Hockey boots or astro shoes Name tape glued on tongue School training jacket Left chest Shin pads Named (compulsory for years 7 & Hockey stick Named below grip 8) School underlay Years 7 and 8 (optional)*see note below as above plus School hockey polo shirt Left chest Hockey boots or astro shoes Name tape glued on tongue School training jacket Left chest Hockey stick Named below grip School underlay (optional)* Tennis racquet Named below grip see note below School undershorts (optional)*
If in cricket team If in Tennis team School cricket whites Bottom left leg hem White skorts School cricket shirt Left chest Named School cricket cap Inside cap If in Athletics / Cross Country team If in Athletics / Cross School Athletics vest Country team School Athletics shorts Left chest School Athletics vest Left chest Named School Athletics shorts Named
Sports Underlay Tops and Shorts These are optional items that can be purchased from the School Shop. If worn, for boys maroon underlay tops must be worn for Rugby and Football, white underlays for all other sports. Shorts for Rugby and Football must be black, white for all other sports. Girls wear white underlay tops and maroon cycle shorts.
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Boarders Only
All necessary furniture, fixtures and fittings will be provided by the School. Please do not bring any additional items. All rooms have to be completely stripped at the end of each term to allow the domestic staff to thoroughly clean them. Pupils are allowed to leave one bag each in storage at School if they need to.
Please do not bring more casual clothes than stipulated and please ensure they are machine washable and can be put in a tumble dryer. All boarders’ laundry must be clearly named with a House initial at the end of the name tape.
Personal Underwear (please avoid bright or dark colours) Dressing gown with hanging loop Pyjamas or nightdresses (3) Slippers Shower cap (girls) Hairbrush or comb Sponge bag containing toiletries
General Trunk or large suitcase Tuck box Small padlock for tuck box Shoe cleaning kit Small rucksack – for trips/outings
Casual wear Trousers/jeans/skirts (3) Casual tops/T-shirts Jumper/hoody/fleece top Party/disco outfit Shorts (summer) (3) Casual shoes (2) Socks (4) Jacket/Coat
Bedding Towel with loop (3) Flannel with loop (2) Duvet Cover (2) Polycotton fitted sheet (2) Pillow Case (2)
Those travelling by car may bring with them a single quilt and pillow, if they wish, but this is not normally possible if pupils are flying into the UK, in which case a quilt and pillow can be purchased from shops locally. Any additional linen can be purchased locally shortly after arrival.
17 SCHOOL HEALTH CENTRE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
Telephone: 01527 579679 Ext 217 Email: [email protected]
Please keep these notes for future reference. Please contact us directly at any time with queries or health concerns.
Our team of Health Professionals work closely with parents, academic and other support staff in all three parts of the School to meet the needs of individual students, or deal with health and welfare issues that may affect the whole School. Full details of any of our policies can be made available to parents on request. They are endorsed by the School Medical Officer, Inspectors, and the Academic Senior Management Teams and put into practice throughout the School.
The School Health Centre is situated between the Preparatory and Senior Schools. The service is led by the full time Nurse Manager, Mrs Mary Harris, with a team of three other Registered Nurses. The nursing team are very experienced, with a proactive approach to preventive healthcare and an extensive knowledge of all aspects of Independent School Nursing. All Nurses are employed by the School and there are no extra fees for their services or for treatment at the Health Centre. The nurses have support and professional supervision from the team of NHS Doctors at the Churchfields General Practice in Bromsgrove town centre, where the School Medical Officer, Dr David Law, is a partner.
HOUSEMOTHERS are employed in the boarding Houses to manage health and welfare for the boarders in their House. They are not trained nurses but they are an integral part of the pastoral team and have a primary caring and parenting role in the House, working closely with the Houseparent and Health Centre Nurses. When Housemothers are not on duty, duty staff cover health and welfare roles with additional 24 hour support from Nurses.
MEDICAL CONFIDENTIALITY Nurses, Doctors and the School Counsellor maintain client confidentiality in accordance with their professional codes of conduct, and fulfil an important role in allowing students, staff or parents to express a wide variety of problems, questions or emotions in complete confidence, regardless of age. However, they remain constantly aware of the family and School community. Students are strongly encouraged to talk about what is happening to them with key people in their lives at home and in School wherever possible.
If Health Professionals decide that they can legally justify breaking confidentiality, this is fully explained and discussed with the person concerned before any action is taken, and they are fully supported through this situation.
Information returned on the School questionnaire will be given to staff in order to care for the pupil in School. If there is any information that only Health Centre staff need to know, they should be informed of this. Only Health Professionals have access to medical and nursing records.
COMMUNICATION It is essential that contact information is up to date at all times. Parents are welcome to call in to the Health Centre or contact them by telephone and email at any time, and direct contact with the Doctors can be easily arranged for boarders’ parents.
We strongly encourage sharing information about treatment and follow up care - between the pupil concerned, their par- ents, Health Centre and relevant school staff, and request that all parents keep us informed about events that occur during holiday periods, especially if the pupil needs additional support during the next term. If medical treatment is obtained outside the UK the Health Centre needs written confirmation of the details of this IN ENGLISH immediately on arrival back at School.
CONSENT FOR TREATMENT For children under 16 years of age, we require written consent annually, authorising us to give emergency treatment adn homely or prescription medicines under our School Policy for this purpose. Further specific consent will be required by teaching staff taking School trips.
TWENTY FOUR HOUR SERVICE The School Health Centre is open to all members of the School and visitors to the School from 08.00 - 18.00 Monday to Friday and from 08.45 – 17.15 on Saturday. Outside these hours, a nurse is on-call to provide immediate support, assessment and on site assistance whenever needed. She arranges access to 24 hour medical and emergency care using normal NHS services if necessary.
18 ASSESSMENT OF INJURIES AND ILLNESS During open hours all students in the Preparatory and Senior Schools are expected to visit the Health Centre for assessment of any illness or injury that occurs at School, unless basic First Aid applied by one of our many qualified First Aiders is all that is required. At the Pre-Preparatory School all of the teachers are First Aid trained and they have their own procedures for sending children home or accessing emergency services, as they are not on the same site.
Health Centre nurses can treat a wide range of minor illness and injuries and they arrange or advise follow up care or referral to Doctors or hospitals as needed. They authorise boarders’ leave of absence from School if necessary. Any day student needing to go home due to illness in School must attend the Health Centre first.
INFECTION CONTROL Please do not send students to School if they are clearly unwell at home, and for a minimum of 48 hours after vomiting or diarrhoea. For details of exclusion periods for common communicable diseases please contact the Health Centre, advice is always based on guidance from the Health Protection Agency.
ABSENCE FROM LESSONS We do not have the facility to provide full day care for day students who are unfit to be in School. Any student may spend a short period of time in the Health Centre resting under nursing supervision if it will enable them to return to lessons.
Boarding students are cared for at School during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Any boarding student may be advised that they should stay in the Health Centre under close nursing supervision - to prevent cross infection, or if they need close observation. However, isolation at the Health Centre is unusual.
Preparatory School Boarders that are unable to attend lessons are looked after at the Health Centre and return to their boarding House in the evening. Senior School boarders usually prefer to be looked after by their Housemother in their own rooms, and the nurses facilitate this by visiting them regularly and supervising their care.
SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS We welcome pupils with a wide range of health problems and medical conditions of varying severity. Our aim is to support and enable them to make the best of their school life and achieve their full potential here by understanding their condition and taking control of their own condition management as much as possible.
For pupils with complex or severe health problems, please contact the Health Centre prior to starting at Bromsgrove or as soon as the situation arises in order to discuss and formulate a care plan, which can be reviewed as often as needed. If specialist training for staff teaching or caring for the student is indicated, we will also discuss the best way to arrange this.
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES Students are given their own prescription drugs or household medicines supervised by nurses as needed, boarding Housemothers or boarding duty staff using our School Policy. Household medicines included in our approved list are very few but safe and effective for symptom relief, e.g. paracetamol, cough linctus, throat pastilles, Olbas Oil drops, peppermint water, antacid (Senior students only) and antihistamines. Nursing staff may also dispense ibuprofen for individual pupils.
DAY STUDENTS’ OWN MEDICATION If a child has a medical condition such as asthma, migraine or allergy requiring occasional use of drugs in School, parents are requested to provide a named supply to be kept the Health Centre with instructions for their use. The Health Centre should be informed if a child is taking any regular or prescription medicines even if they are not taking them during the day, as it may affect emergency treatment.
The Health Centre supervises all medicine administration for younger students such as antibiotics or eye drops. These should be sent in a clearly named pharmacy container with instruction for their use. Please do not ask teaching staff or the Receptionist to give medications unless there is a specific emergency care plan in place that has been ratified by the Health Centre.
Older students may be responsible for their own medication, with parental permission. Parents are asked to stress the importance of looking after medicines, taking them correctly according to the instructions, and never giving them to anyone else. They should only bring one day’s supply into School.
BOARDING STUDENTS’ OWN MEDICATION We would prefer boarding pupils to ask House staff or Nurses for all treatment. However, we recognise that some parents wish to provide their child with medicines they would use at home. These must be clearly named for that pupil, have clear instructions for their use in English and be discussed with Nurses and House staff. In order to create a safe environment and meet legal requirements, we have a rule that medicines must be kept in a locked cupboard used only for that purpose. House Staff issue medication to pupils according to our School policy.
19 The exceptions to this rule are as follows: 1. Asthma reliever inhalers 2. Topical preparations requiring frequent application. 3. Vitamin supplements 4. If a pupil is given permission by nurses to manage their own medication and store it themselves.
ESCORT TO APPOINTMENTS OR EMERGENCY SERVICES
DAY STUDENTS Parents are asked to escort students to A+E or to make appointments with their own GP and take their child. If immediate ambulance transfer to hospital is indicated, a member of staff escorts the student, parents are informed as soon as possible and they are asked to meet them at the hospital.
BOARDING STUDENTS Boarders are escorted to A+E and all appointments outside the School campus by Housemothers, nurses or academic duty staff unless a parent asks to be involved. Parents are given information as soon as possible after any appointment, or will be contacted from hospital if needed.
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
All full Boarding Pupils are expected to register for National Health Services with the General Practice in Bromsgrove where the School Medical Officer is a partner as they are resident in Bromsgrove for the majority of days in the year. This practice is Churchfields Surgery, BHI Parkside, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, elT 01527 872163 www.churchfieldssurgery.co.uk
The School Health Centre processes registrations. No charges are made for registration, NHS Doctor or Hospital consultations. NHS Prescribed medicines, sight testing and dental care are free for all pupils under 19 years of age resident in the UK for full time education.
PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR BOARDERS Some charges may apply for services that the NHS does not cover such as travel immunisation, physiotherapy for minor sports injuries, orthodontic repair of a device fitted outside our area and the cost of spectacles or contact lenses.
Parents can opt for specialist private health services if they wish; the procedure is for the NHS Primary Care doctor to send a referral letter to a consultant and hospital of choice. Parents are then notified by that private service of their charges which are directly payable and cannot be added to the school bill. Health insurance is available through the School’s BUPA scheme, details of which are available from the Finance Department.
NHS PRIMARY CARE SERVICE for BOARDERS Doctors’ clinics are held daily at the School Health Centre on Monday to Friday at 08.15am and nurses also arrange emergency doctor appointments at any time based on their clinical assessment. Doctors Appointments are made on request or on the advice of the Nurses. As in any general practice, emergency appointments are conducted by the duty Doctor. Pupils can choose which Doctor they would like to see for less urgent consultations. There is always access to a Doctor of the same gender as the patient if this is important to them. Very young pupils are usually escorted into consultations. At night or weekends when the general practice is closed we use local NHS emergency services to seek medical assessment.
NHS records are held electronically and we have remote access to them from the Health Centre.
If a pupil is taking regular prescribed medication, we arrange for them to have sufficient supplies to last through each holiday. When the school is closed, if pupils live locally, they can be seen at the practice in town. Pupils can consult doc- tors elsewhere in the UK for temporary services but should not register at another surgery while they are mainly resident at boarding school.
DENTAL CARE AND OPTICIANS When possible, routine dental or sight checks should be made at home in school holidays. However, for families who move home frequently and therefore lack consistency of care we strongly recommend that you ask Housemothers to arrange appointments with a dentist and optician local to the School. Good NHS orthodontal treatment is available in Bromsgrove by written referral from any dentist.
20 IMMUNISATIONS
DAY STUDENTS Day pupils are advised to obtain all immunisations from their own GP or specialist travel clinics. The only vaccination given at School is the course of HPV for girls in Year 8.
BOARDING STUDENTS Routine childhood, influenza and travel immunisation clinics are conducted as NHS services. Influenza vaccine is not of- fered routinely to all boarding pupils each winter, only to those who are recommended to have it according to NHS guide- lines.
COUNSELLING and MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
SCHOOL COUNSELLOR The school counsellor Jo Watson is UKRC Registered, BACP accredited, independent of the school and in full time private counselling practice. She trains other counsellors and has a lot of experience working with children and young people. Her services are open to pupils, staff and parents. Initial contact is usually by email - self referral or by recommendation. If pupils self refer, charges are met by the School on an anonymous basis to preserve confidentiality. If parents seek referral independently of the school, she will provide details of her fees on request. Jo can be contacted by email on Jowatson03@ aol.com
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL LISTENER There are many people that pupils can turn to for help both within and outside of the School, all pupils are given a leaflet entitled ‘Where Do I Turn?’ with this information. However, if, as a boarder, you have personal problems or concerns about School then you may wish to contact: The School Independent Listener, Miss June Longmuir who contactable 01527 832288 or 07767 755440.
HEALTH CENTRE Health Centre Nurse Christine McBride is also a Registered Counsellor and uses these specialist skills within her wider role at the School Health Centre. All the nurses are trained in listening and mental health support skills. Our drop in service provides pupils, staff and parents with immediate support in a wide variety of situations, and we all refer on to doctors and other services when this is appropriate. If referrals are made, Nurses offer continued support for that person to enable them to continue normal school life as far as possible.
21 22 BROMSGROVE SCHOOL MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE - PART 1 FOR ALL NEW PUPILS
To be completed by a parent and returned to the School Health Centre before entry to the School. New Boarding parents please complete and return Part 1 and Part 2.
Relevant academic and pastoral staff will be informed of any condition that is likely to affect the student in any area of school life.
SURNAME: FIRST NAMES: DATE OF BIRTH:
Please give details of any of the following: use a separate sheet if needed.
1.Allergies or drug sensitivity:
2. Chronic or recurring medical condition needing regular or occasional treatment or medication:
3. Medical history of serious illness, injury, hospital admission:
4. Other conditions that may affect your child in their school or boarding life:
5. Psychological factors that adversely affect your child e.g. severe shyness, anxiety over exams, or difficulty adjusting to new things:
6. Day students – name and address of their NHS general practitioner:
CONSENT FOR HEALTH CARE IN SCHOOL
Please note that we welcome direct communication with Nursing and Medical staff about all health concerns regarding your son/daughter and we aim to keep you informed about health care given in school.
I give consent for my son / daughter named above to receive any emergency treatment deemed necessary, and for School staff to act on my behalf until I can be contacted at the earliest opportunity.
I also give consent for my son / daughter to receive all general health care services as described in the Health Centre information letter.
I understand that my child will be strongly encouraged to inform me themselves of all health care they receive at School and that they will be assisted to do this by staff using email, phone or written notes to take home particularly during Years 3 - 10.
PARENT’S SIGNATURE: DATE:
23 BROMSGROVE SCHOOL MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE - Part 2
To be completed by the parents of all NEW boarding pupils.
SURNAME: FIRST NAMES: DATE OF BIRTH:
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE REGISTRATION : either attach the child’s British NHS Medical Card (FP4) or provide the details requested here
1. Town and country of birth:
2. British NHS number (if applicable / known):
3. If the student has come to Bromsgrove from outside the UK please give the following details:
• The date they first came to live in the UK:
• If previously resident in the UK, their first address in the UK:
• If previously resident in the UK, their date of leaving:
• The name and address of their doctor outside the uk:
4. If the student has been resident in the UK for the last year or more we need to know: • The name and address of the NHS doctor they are currently registered with:
• The residential address used for registration with the doctor named above:
OTHER INFORMATION NEEDED BY DOCTORS AND NURSES
1. Any close family medical history that may affect treatment of your son / daughter:
2. Do you have insurance which covers your child for private health care? Yes / No 3. Does your child have regular dental checks? Yes / No 4. Does your child wear glasses? Yes/ No 5. Do they see an optician regularly? Yes / No 6. Do we need to organise dental and / or visual checks at Bromsgrove? Yes / No
IMMUNISATION INFORMATION • No vaccinations are given at School without prior consent and a full immunisation history. • We can arrange for students to have all recommended travel and childhood vaccines as needed. • UK STUDENTS: existing NHS records should provide us with a full history, and if there are any queries we will contact you in order to complete the record.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OR BRITISH STUDENTS LIVING ABROAD: PLEASE SEND WITH THIS FORM • Either a photocopy of their immunisation record with some English translation if necessary • Or a full summary of DATES that the following vaccinations have been given: DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS, POLIO, MEASLES, MUMPS, RUBELLA, TUBERCULOSIS (BCG), MENINGITIS C, HEPATITIS B, And ANY OTHER VACCINES GIVEN FOR TRAVEL PURPOSES
24 BROMSGROVE SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Terms and Conditions
Please read the following Terms and Conditions carefully as they will be referred to if necessary.
1. Lessons must be requested using an Application Form addressed to the Director of Music. Lessons will be arranged as soon as possible thereafter, subject to the availability of a teacher, to whom pupils will be allocated by the Director of Music (for Senior pupils) or Head of Prep Music (for Pre-Prep and Prep pupils). All requests will be acknowledged in writing. Lessons will continue throughout the academic year and from one year to the next. This also applies to the transition between Prep and Senior Schools unless written notice, as in point 7, is received to the contrary. For students in the Senior School or in Years 5-8, each lesson lasts 40 minutes, although a longer lesson may be appropriate for study at a high level. For students in Years 1-4, the lesson length is arranged to suit and a pro rata charge is made. Some shared lessons are available, dependent on the availability of participants and/or teachers.
2. The lesson rate is available from the Bursary and is reviewed annually. All charges, including lessons, sheet music, examination entry, study materials, instrumental hire and consumables, are billed termly in arrears.
3. Instrumental lessons start in the second week of the Michaelmas term and are usually taught during the school day. Sixth Form instrumental lessons are timetabled in study periods where possible. Consideration will be given to Music Scholars and Exhibitioners and pupils learning two or more instruments not in Sixth Form whose lessons may be arranged in lunchtimes, before or after school, dependent on the availability of a teacher. Other lessons are organised on a rotation basis so that students do not miss the same academic lesson repeatedly. Pupils or parents should advise their teacher of special events (matches, trips, exams or other appointments) in advance.
4. Teachers aim to deliver 30 lessons during the course of the academic year. Parents may give written consent for additional lessons. Whilst every effort is made to deliver weekly lessons, in exceptional circumstances it may arise that it is not possible to timetable a lesson in a particular week owing to a student’s conflicting school commitments or the availability of the instrumental teacher. In these circumstances, no charge is made for lessons that cannot be delivered. However, in all other circumstances, if an instrumental teacher is present to give a lesson at the published time and the student fails to attend, the lesson will be charged for. Pupils are not permitted to swap lessons with one another. Instead, pupils or their parents must contact the Music Administrator at the first opportunity to request a different time, but it may not always be possible to offer an alternative lesson time.
5. Music Scholars and Exhibitioners are charged for lessons that are missed without good reason, as determined by the Director of Music.
6. Many public examination candidates continue to take instrumental lessons during study leave, and lessons will be timetabled unless written notice, as in point 7, is received to the contrary.
7. The period of notice for the discontinuation of lessons, or any other significant change is 10 teaching weeks. The period of notice, which will be charged for whether lessons are attended or not, will commence upon receipt of written notice addressed to the Director of Music. All communications concerning notice will be acknowledged in writing.
Please retain this page for your records
25 26 Application for Instrumental / Singing Lessons at Bromsgrove School Before requesting instrumental tuition, parents are advised to consider
• the academic demands on the student, • the time needed for practice, and • additional costs for sheet music, examination entry, study materials, instrumental hire or purchase, and consumables (e.g. reeds or strings).
The Director of Music or Head of Prep School Music will be pleased to advise each case on its individual merits.
One form should be completed for each instrumental tuition lesson request. Please contact the Music School if you require additional copies.
Name of student: ______
Tick as appropriate: Senior School Prep School Pre-Prep
Please state the instrument to be studied: e.g. alto saxophone, electric guitar, etc. ______
Please give details of experience or standard on this instrument: e.g. beginner, examining body and most recent grade, and whether a member of an ensemble or orchestra.
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Instrument Hire The School has a stock of instruments which it offers for hire to students who receive instrumental tuition at the School (not including pianos, organs or drum kits). Hire is subject to availability and the acceptance of the Terms and Conditions of an Instrumental Hire Agreement. Hire instruments are usually only available for a period of one year. There is no charge for the use of the department pianos, organ or drum kits at School.
Please tick below if you would like to hire an instrument. Subject to availability, the Director of Music will forward an Instrumental Hire Agreement by return.
I wish to hire an instrument
A parent or guardian should sign below to confirm acceptance of the ermsT and Conditions.
I have read the Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them:
Signature: ______
Name in full: ______
Relationship to the child: ______
Date: ______
Instrumental timetables are published weekly and are made available to parents by e-mail. Please provide an e-mail address if you would like to receive this information:
Email address: ______
Please return the completed application form for the attention of Director of Music. Bromsgrove School, Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7DU E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: +44 (0) 01527 579679 extension 235
27 28 TERM DATES
2014 - 2015
MICHAELMAS TERM 2014
NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ INDUCTION PROGRAMME Thursday 28th to Sunday 31st August
Sunday 31st August Boarders Return Monday 1st September Term Commences
Half Term commences 4.00pm Friday 17th October Sunday 2nd November Boarders Return by 9.00pm Term re-commences Monday 3rd November
Friday 12th December TERM ENDS – 5.45pm
LENT TERM 2015
Sunday 4th January Boarders Return Monday 5th January Term Commences
Half Term commences 4.00pm Friday 13th February Sunday 22nd February Boarders Return by 9.00pm Term re-commences Monday 23rd February
Wednesday 27th March TERM ENDS
SUMMER TERM 2015
Wednesday 19th April Boarders Return Thursday 20th April Term Commences
Half Term commences 4.00pm Friday 22nd May Sunday 31st May Boarders Return by 9.00pm Term re-commences Monday 3rd June
Friday 26th June TERM ENDS – PREPARATORY SCHOOL Saturday 28th June TERM ENDS – SENIOR SCHOOL
Future term dates can be found in the white calendar and on the Parent Portal
29 SCHOOL FACILITIES
CAFÉ 1553 Café 1553, located by the main entrance to Senior School, is open to all parents and friends of the School. The Café supplies a wide range of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, paninis, snacks etc and is a popular meeting place for parents waiting to collect pupils after sports matches or activities. Café 1553 has wi-fi and we hope you will enjoy using it to relax
THE SPORTS CENTRE Bromsgrove School opened its state of the art Fitness Centre in Summer 2012. These facilties include a fitness suite, dance studios, swimming pool and indoor arena. Regular exercise classes including yoga, zumba, spin, body pump and pilates classes take place every week. Parents can join as members to take advantage of these facilities.
There are a variety of membership packages for the Fitness Centre and Sports Facilities. Membership gives you access to the state of the art fitness suite, swimming pool and classes as well as a personal induction and on-going training and advice (additional charges may apply). There is no limit to the number of times you can use your card and you will be able to book classes and fitness suite sessions up to eight days in advance.
Membership If you want to join with your residing partner you can save even more money on our range of memberships. Parent single membership costs £26 per month, parent couple membership is *£42 per month payable by monthly direct debit or by one annual payment. There are no annual contracts or joining fees on any memberships.
Pay and play If you wish to attend any of the classes or use the pool but don’t want to commit to an annual or monthly fee you are more than welcome to use our facilities on a pay-and-play basis. All you will need to do is sign up for a Bromsgrove School Sports Centre membership card and pay each time you use the facility. Membership cards cost £6.00 per year for adults and £3.00 for concessionary (people aged 17 and under or over the state pensionable age).
If you would like to enquire about joining the sports club please contact our Centre Manager, Paul Felton, on 01527 572129 or by email on [email protected]
VENUE HIRE The School buildings and grounds are used extensively for small conferences, weddings receptions, small parties and sporting events. If you would like any information about using the School grounds or facilites for your private event please contact Jenny Bossard by email [email protected] or by telephone on ext 358.
30 31 32 33 BROMSGROVE SCHOOL Telephone 01527 579679 Fax 01527 872618 Email [email protected]