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WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL
WELCOME TO OUR SCHOOL
INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS AND
PARENTS 2021/22
INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS AND
PARENTS 2021/22
1
WE WELCOME YOU
TO OUR SCHOOL
OUR COMMUNITY WILL
ENABLE EVERY GIRL AND
BOY TO MAKE THE MOST
OF THEIR
NATURAL TALENT
2
CONTENTS
Pre Arrival…………………P 4
Day of Arrival……………P 8
General Information…P 11
Contact Information…P 21
The Last Word………….P 22
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PRE ARRIVAL - Uniform
School Uniform
Uniform can be ordered from Perry Uniform and we recommend you order as soon as
possible and ideally before 14th June. Here is the link to connect
https://www.perryuniform.co.uk/.
A full list of uniform is available on page 5. If you need any assistance with your
uniform orders please email info@perryuniform.co.uk or 0113 2389520 and the Perry
customer service team can help you.
Introduction to Perry Uniform - 2021.pdf
Perry Uniform Measuring Tape Guide - 2021.pdf
Alternatively, there are some really useful videos on their website on how to order,
https://www.perryuniform.co.uk/how-to-order/ and how to measure
https://www.perryuniform.co.uk/how-to-measure/
Appearance
Uniform should be worn with pride and we expect that parents will fully support our
efforts to keep students tidily and smartly dressed.
Students are expected to have sensible hair styles, which should be smartly groomed
and of an acceptable length- neither excessively long, nor very short. Hair must be of
one colour, which is a natural colour for hair. Girls may wear a single pair of earrings
in the lower earlobes. Simple necklaces are permitted and all students should have a
watch. Make-up and nail varnish is not permitted.
All uniform should be clearly labelled, clean and maintained in good repair.
4Uniform List
5PRE ARRIVAL - Forms
Forms to complete
We kindly ask you to complete the forms included in this link before the 25th June:
New Parents' Forms — Kensington Park School (fireflycloud.net)
Medical Information and Consent Form
Allergy and Intolerance Form for catering
Information sharing Opt-out (Parents’ Society)
Notification of Special Educational Needs
Photography and Name Consent Form (Social media, Publications and
markets)
Day Trip Consent Form
Please fill these forms out by 20th August
Further information for tutors
Year 7-11 Code of Conduct
E-Safety Policy and Declaration
Year 7-11 Welcome Tea Invitation
Music lessons
Individual music lessons can be provided in piano, trumpet, guitar, flute, saxophone,
clarinet and voice. Other music lessons are available on request. All lessons are 1:1
and are for 30 minutes. To apply, complete the following form here: Apply for Music
Lessons — Kensington Park School (fireflycloud.net)
Lessons take place weekly and are rotated to avoid clashes with other subjects. The
arrangements for lessons is between the parent and the music teacher, with the
School providing the facilities for lessons. Communication therefore takes place
between the music teacher and the parent to ensure the smooth running of lessons.
Medical
Bring all medicines labelled clearly with your child’s name and instructions of how and
when to administer. All medicines should be in date and in the original box.
6TERM DATES
September 2021 - July 2022
Boarders to arrive/
Start Half Term Finish
return
Autumn Mon 06 Mon 18 - Fri 29 Weds 15 Saturday 04 & Sunday 05
Term Sep 2021 October 2021 Dec 2021 September 2021
Spring Mon 10 Jan Mon 14 - Fri 18 Fri 25 Saturday 08 & Sunday 09
Term 2022 Feb 2022 March 2022 January 2022
Summer Weds 20 Mon 30 - Fri 03 Weds 06 Monday 18 & Tuesday 19
Term April 2022 June 2022 July 2022 April 2022
7ARRIVAL ON MONDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2021
The First Day
The first day of term is Monday 6th September. We ask all new students to report
to the School at 0900 in full school uniform.
You will be met by the Headmaster and key members of staff who will guide you to
the Theatre.
We ask parents bring any medicines and hand them to a member of staff. We also
ask that parents bring their child(s) passport and BRP card (if applicable) to have
original copies made. We will keep passports for the day in a secured location and
they can be collected at pick-up.
Welcome Tea/Tour of KPS
On Monday 6th September, we welcome all parents and guardians to attend a Welcome
Tea from 1530 and a tour of the school from 1615. We ask that parents pre-
register via the form on our New Parent Form Firefly page. The Welcome Tea
will take place in the theatre and it will be a great opportunity to meet other families
as well as staff and tutors.
Induction Programme
During the first few days students will:
• Meet their tutor who will be responsible for communication with parents and
support general well-being throughout the year.
• Be shown the School facilities and meet School staff.
• Have a whole School assembly, together with sixth formers.
• Be allocated to a house, and take part in a house activity.
• Take part in social activities in order to meet fellow students.
• Attend a co-curricular activities fair where students will be able to sign up for
a variety of Lunch Time and After-School Clubs.
• Have a photograph taken for the School ID card, which provides proof of
identity, printing and entrance to School facilities.
• Be given information on IT and receive personal tablets and access to the IT
systems.
• Be given welfare, health and safety talks.
• Discuss the rules and regulations at School.
• Receive your timetable
What to bring:
• Pencil case
• Pencils, sharpener and eraser
• Black ink pens (not biros)
• 30cm ruler
• Set square, protractor and compass
• fx-991 scientific calculator
PE and Games will begin in the week commencing 6th September. You will not need
to bring in your PE kit on the first day of term.
8The Role of the Tutor
Tutors play a key role in supporting students with day-to-day issues. Students will
meet with their tutors on a daily basis, usually from 8.30 – 9.00am. We recommend
that parents contact their child’s tutor in the first instance with any queries or
concerns. The tutor is best placed to direct or escalate the matter where necessary.
Tutors will email parents weekly to give feedback and to follow up on successes or
difficulties experienced.
9In the first few days, new students will be given:
information on IT
personal tablet
KPS email address
Access to our online portals
Students
We recommend that students use the following apps on their devices, in order to
prepare for their School day:
IT/• STUDENT RELATED
Mail (sign in using APPS
your email address and School password:
(firstinitial.surname@kps.co.uk)
• Firefly for students - timetable, tasks and general information. The School
code is kpssenior. Students should sign in using the office365 link and their
email address and password.
• Microsoft office 365 apps, including Microsoft Teams.
Parents
We recommend that Parents download the following apps:
To access these apps, parents must use the email addresses they supplied
the School on their application forms, or the most recent address they have
given to the School. The apps will become available to sign in on the first day
of School.
ParentMail
Parents will receive messages from the School Reception team via this app. An
activation email will be sent to you prior to the start of term to create your account
securely.
Firefly for Parents
Access to your child’s timetable, homework and feedback. The School code is
kpssenior. Parents should log in using the credentials they used when activating their
firefly account for the first time.
10GENERAL INFORMATION: CO-CURRICULAR
Lunchtime Co-Curricular and After-School Clubs
All students are expected to fully engage with the Co-Curricular Lunchtime Clubs and
After-School Clubs. This is a very important part of their social, physical and mental
development.
Lunchtime Clubs are varied in their offering and will run over 30 minute slots across
the lunchbreak. These will be advertised via tutors who will keep a note of the Clubs
their students are attending. Students will have the chance to attend a Club’s Fair in
the first weeks of the Autumn Term. They will then be asked to sign up to Clubs for
the remainder of the term. Parents are requested to inform the Club Organiser if their
child wishes to leave the Club before the end of term.
After-School Clubs are inclusive in the School fees unless otherwise advertised (this
will be a nominal cost to cover equipment and/or specialist coaching).
Students staying on for After-School Clubs will have access to a supervised homework
space before starting their chosen Club at 4.30pm. Students can also sign out of the
building and return in time for their Club, at their own arrangement. Students should
be collected from their After-School Club between 5.30 – 5.45pm. Students not
attending an After-School Club finish at 4.00pm.
Examples of Co-Curricular/ After- School Clubs run in 2020.
Table Tennis Climbing Enterprise
Cycling Drama French Spelling Bee
Ice Skating Cookery Italian
Netball History Harry Potter
Football Debating Space and Astronomy
KPS Table Football Creative writing Pride
Eton Fives Book Club Maths
Music/Jazz/Chamber Homework Sci-Art
Yoga Programming/Robotics Science
Strength & Conditioning Spanish
We are always interested to hear of new ideas for clubs and will give each one due
consideration - this is usually dependent on whether there is sufficient interest to
make it a viable activity. Students should contact their tutor in the first instance.
11GAMES AND P.E
Games and PE
Lesson Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term
Games: Football Rugby Cricket
4 periods/week Netball Hockey Tennis
PE: Fitness Cross Country Athletics
2 periods/week Dance Fitness
Gymnastics Gymnastics
Swimming Dance
Fitness
All year groups from Year 7-11 will take part in the above sports during the academic
year.
Group sporting activities such as netball, football, hockey and rugby will take place in
Hyde Park on ‘the Old Football Pitches’ and the tennis and multi-games courts at the
Sports Centre, Will to Win.
Swimming and access to gym facilities will be at the Porchester Centre – a local
community leisure centre. All sports venues are within 15-20 minutes’ walk of the
Lower School.
Games sessions will also be used for team training and students in Year 7/8 will
combine for U13 fixtures, Yr 9 at U14 and Y10/11 for U16.
Students who are not staying on for an After-School Club may go home directly from
their games location (usually Hyde Park) at 3.45pm provided that parents have
completed a form in advance giving their permission. This form will be sent to parents
at the start of term. The remaining Students will be brought back to School for
collection at 4.00pm
PE is a non-examined subject for years 7 – 10. Every child will have one double period
of PE each week.
Activities
Other games activities, such as yoga, table tennis and circuit training, may be held in
the School theatre. Eton Fives is place at the Westway Sports and Fitness Centre.
Additional ‘specialist’ activities such as ice skating may be arranged throughout the
year by the PE department, and will only run provided there is sufficient interest.
These activities may incur an additional cost to cover equipment and specialist
instructors. If they are not on offer in the autumn term, they may be scheduled for
later on in the year.
12THE SCHOOL DAY
Timetable
Tutors/Assembly 0830 - 0900
Period 1 0900 - 0935
Period 2 0940 - 1015
Break 1015 - 1040
Period 3 1040 - 1115
Period 4 1120 - 1155
Lunch& Clubs 1155 - 1320
Period 5 1320 - 1355
Period 6 1400 - 1435
Break 1435 - 1445
Period 7 1445 - 1520
Period 8 1525 - 1600
Break 1600 - 1630
After-School Club 1630 - 1730
Attendance and Registration
The School opens at 8.00am and students must arrive in time for the first
registration of the day at 8.30am. Registers will be taken by staff throughout the
day. The register will clearly record whether:
1. the student is present
2. the student is absent and a staff member has been reliably informed
3. the student is absent but staff have not been reliably informed
Students in the third category must be followed up: a member of the office staff will
ring home to determine the student’s whereabouts. If your child is unable to attend
School, we ask that you please let us know via email or phone before 9.00am.
For a planned absence, please complete this form:
https://kpssenior.fireflycloud.net/forms/absence-request
For notifying of sudden absence/illness, please contact reception on
reception_bp@kps.co.uk or call 02076164400.
Students may leave the School premises at 4.00pm, or at 5.30pm if they are staying
on for an After-School Club.
Lateness
Students arriving late to School must first report to Reception so that registers may
be corrected. Parents will be notified via the Tutors if persistent lateness occurs.
13Academic work and homework
A timetable will be issued to students on the first day. It will tell the student which
lesson they have, where it is, and who the teacher is. If the student loses their
timetable, the tutor or the receptionist can print another copy. Students will also have
access to the timetable and homework online via our intranet system: Firefly.
All students receive login details to Firefly during their first week. We recommend
students and parents download the Firefly for Students/parents app, using the School
code KPSSENIOR during the setup process.
All students will receive homework. If the student cannot do the homework they have
been set, they should see the subject teacher as soon as possible from when the
homework was set, to discuss this with them. Students should not wait until the
homework is due to be handed in to say they don’t understand it or are unable to do
it.
14ACADEMIC SUBJECTS
Year 7 and 8
Students in Year 7 and 8 study a total of 14 subjects. The list below shows the core
subjects taken in years 7 & 8.
Core Subjects
English Religious Studies
French History
Mandarin Geography
Mathematics Art
Science Drama
Computing Music
Latin PSHE
Students are set by ability in Maths and English, with a desired maximum class size
of 14. In Science, Modern & Ancient Languages, Art, Drama, Music and Computing,
students will not be streamed but will remain in class sizes of no more than 12. These
small classes will allow for focused and personalised learning to remain at the heart
of what is delivered at KPS, allowing teachers in practical subjects the time and space
to work closely with the students. In languages this allows for greater discussion and
paired work in the target language. In other subjects, classes are mixed ability with a
desired maximum class size of 12.
Year 9
Students in Year 9 study a total of 12 subjects which consists of 6 core subjects and
6 option subjects.
Core Subjects: English
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computing
Foreign Language: One of French/Mandarin/Spanish
Humanities Option: One of Geography/History/Religious Studies
Arts Option: One of Art/Drama/Music
Free Options: Three further options to be chosen from Latin, Classical
Civilisation and the remaining Modern Foreign Languages,
Humanities and Art options
Students continue to study the core subjects but now have some flexibility in what
other subjects they can study. Students continue to be set by ability in maths and
English but not others. Class sizes vary depending on the uptake of options chosen
but the desired maximum remains low, at 14.
15Year 10
In Year 10, students start the 2 year GCSE programme. All students will study 3
examined core options, 3/4 science options, one language option and 2/3 free
options. Typically students will select 10 GCSE’s.
Core Subjects: English Language
English Literature
Mathematics
PE (non-examined)
PSHE (non-examined)
Science Options: Choose three or four from
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computer Science
MFL Option: One of French/Mandarin/Spanish
Free Options: Chose two (if all sciences chosen) or three from Art,
Business, Classical Civilisation, Drama, Geography,
History, Latin, Music, PE (GCSE), Religious Studies or
another MFL option
Students continue to be set in Maths and English, will study a Modern Language and
a minimum of three Sciences alongside their free options. Students will choose their
GCSE options towards the end of Year 9 and study these examined subjects until they
move from the Lower School to the Sixth Form.
16PASTORAL CARE
Health, counselling and personal support
If a student has a personal problem, worry or concern of any kind (such as
relationships, health, anxiety etc.), they can talk to any member of staff or their tutor.
If a student would like to talk to someone other than their tutor, there are key
safeguarding members of the pastoral team available to provide support:
• Mrs Emerton – Head of Lower School & Designated Safeguarding Lead:
07896 176 628 - e.emerton@kps.co.uk
• Mrs Latif - Safeguarding Officer: j.latif@kps.co.uk
• Anne Davies - School nurse - anne.davies@astrumeducation.com
Medical information
All families are asked to complete a medical form for their child prior to starting at
Kensington Park School. This information will be shared with the School first aiders;
and where it is deemed necessary, all staff will be made aware of specific health-
related matters, such as severe allergies or debilitating illness.
All students have access to our staff first aiders, and there will always be a qualified
first aider on site at any time. Parents are asked not to send their child to School if
they are unwell and we follow strict rules with regards the period of absence for
students who have a contagious illness or infection. Please refer to the medical care
policy on the website for further information.
During the School day, should a student feel unwell, they will generally be advised
to wait until the end of a lesson or a break time before being sent to see a first aider
in the medical room. Parents will be telephoned by Reception or the first aider if
their child is taken ill during the day and needs to be collected. Day children who are
taken ill during the day cannot be supervised by staff for any lengthy period of time
and must be collected as soon as possible once parents have been contacted by the
School.
17Welfare and safety, including data protection
KPS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Students
may speak to any member of staff if they have a concern. Mrs Elizabeth Emerton,
(Head of Lower School) is the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the lower School and
has ultimate responsibility in this area. Additional Safeguarding Officers will be named
at the start of term.
Equal importance is attributed to data protection. KPS will take appropriate technical
and organisational steps to ensure the security of personal data about individuals,
including policies around use of technology and devices, and access to School systems.
The School has a ‘Data Champion’ for the reporting of breaches in data security.
For further information please refer to the Safeguarding Policy (which includes
whistleblowing), and the Privacy Notice (GDPR) on the policy page of the KPS website:
www.kps.co.uk
18SCHOOL RULES
We ask all our students to adhere to our School rules. The rules are expanded upon
in our School policies, which can be found on the policy page of the School website:
www.kps.co.uk
Attendance
School opens from 8.00am. Students must arrive in time for registration with their
tutor by 8.30am every day. Students arriving after this time should register at
Reception as being late.
Students may leave the School premises at 4.00pm, or at 6.00pm if they are staying
on for an After-School Club.
Permission for medical appointments and absence from within the School day should
be obtained from the form tutor. When communicating or emailing the form tutor, we
would be grateful if you could copy the reception team in this these requests.
No student is allowed to be absent from School except through illness. Other forms of
leave will be considered by the Head of Lower School but only if the School believes it
to be an exceptional circumstance and is given appropriate (at least 1 week) notice.
A letter or email on this subject should be sent to the Head of Lower School, via email:
e.emerton@kps.co.uk or for the attention of the Head of Lower School via Reception:
reception_bp@kps.co.uk
Attendance is monitored regularly and sanctions are applied where attendance falls
below the required standard.
Behaviour
The ethos of KPS is to maintain an environment characterised by warmth, co-
operation, respect and mutual support. Diversity is celebrated and all members of the
School should flourish without fear. We seek to create an ethos of good behaviour
where all members of the community treat one another with respect, recognising that
this is the right way to behave.
An important part of being at School is building relationships and learning how to deal
with a variety of situations and challenges. Although it is often wise to wait a short
time to allow you to try and resolve things, early intervention by the School is the
most effective means of helping all concerned. Do make sure you tell your tutor or
other member of staff if someone is making you unhappy.
Kensington Park School takes a no-tolerance view on bullying, which includes physical,
sexual, emotional and cyber-bullying; you will be asked to read and agree to a student
ICT Acceptable Use Policy when you join the School.
Please refer to the School Anti-Bullying policy, Behaviour and Discipline Policy and IT
Acceptable Use/E- Safety Policy for further details.
Cigarettes, drugs and dangerous items
Drugs, cigarettes (including e-cigarettes and vaping accessories), dangerous,
distracting or anti-social items are strictly forbidden and must not be brought on to
the premises under any circumstances. There is a firm disciplinary framework in
19place for dealing with students who do not adhere to these rules. Please refer to the
School’s positive behaviour policy and substance misuse policy for further information.
Food and drink
Kensington Park School endeavors to be a nut-free School. Whilst it cannot guarantee
a completely nut-free environment, we ask students to not bring into School any food
items containing nuts. The kitchen and catering facilities will not knowingly use any
ingredients with nuts. Students are not allowed to bring in food or drink from home.
A water bottle may be filled from the various water dispensers around School, and
snacks may be purchased from the School restaurant at break times. Chewing gum is
not allowed in School.
Hair, make-up and jewelry
All students may wear watches and girls from year 7 may wear plain metal stud
earrings, only in the earlobe. Simple necklaces are permitted. No other jewelry is
allowed to be worn in the Lower School.
Hair must be kept neat and tidy. Boys’ hair should be cut above the collar. Extreme
fashion styles/cuts/ ‘obvious’ use of hair products are not allowed. Students should
not dye their hair.
Make-up and nail varnish must not be worn. Students wearing inappropriate make-up
will be asked to remove it.
Mobile phones and other electronic devices
Students’ personal devices, including mobile phones, may be brought on site. The
Headmaster permits usage of such devices during the day except in lessons and whilst
eating in the restaurant. Electronic devices are brought in at the owner’s risk and must
be used according to the Schools’ E-Safety and Administration policy. School insurance
does not cover student personal devices.
All students will be given a tablet device when they join Kensington Park School which
they will use for School work and communication with teachers. This is the property
of the School and must be handed back at the end of the students’ time at School.
Students are not allowed to use their own devices or tablets in School. Lockers are
provided to store and charge their School devices.
Money
Money may be brought into School for the purpose of buying snacks in the restaurant
during break time. The amount is at the parents’ discretion but we recommend no
more than £5 at any one time.
Uniform
School Uniform should be purchased in advance through leading London suppliers,
Perry Uniform. Uniform should be worn with pride and all students should be dressed
smartly at all times including wearing blazers when not in lessons, this includes
arriving and leaving School. Coats must be hung on pegs of stored in the student
lockers provided.
20CONTACTING THE SCHOOL
Useful contacts & School correspondence
Staff at KPS are always keen to assist and help with any questions that you may have.
Any issues should, in the first instance, be directed towards Reception at Lower School
or the student’s Tutor. In the absence of the Tutor, please contact the Head of Lower
School or Director of Studies. Please find below a list of key contacts that you might
find useful.
First Point of Contact
Lower School Reception: Reception_bp@kps.co.uk
Tel: +44(0)20 7616 4400
Tutors: firstinitial.surname@kps.co.uk
e.g.: x.ample@kps.co.uk
Senior Leadership Team
Headmaster: Mr Peter Middleton
HMPA@kps.co.uk
Head of Lower School: Mrs Elizabeth Emerton
e.emerton@kps.co.uk
Head of Sixth Form: Ms Sushma Bunger
s.bunger@kps.co.uk
Director of Studies: Dr Andrew King
a.king@kps.co.uk
Other
Head of Boarding: Paula Southam
p.southam@kps.co.uk
Finance: billing@astrumeducation.com
Tel: +44(0)20 3667 6646
21THE LAST WORD from THE HEADMASTER
Dear parents and students,
I am passionate about enabling young people to fulfil their potential and students at KPS should be
excited, challenged and inspired, and unconstrained by preconceived expectations. Our staff will
support the development of each individual child so that students acquire confidence in their own ability
and in the process discover their strengths, recognise their weaknesses and make the most of their
talents. I believe that the excellence of academic and co-curricular provision are at the heart of an
outstanding education and crucially that this is only realised if they are inextricably bound together by
strong community values and ethos. The community at Kensington Park School is centred on each
individual and the family values such as kindness, moral integrity, responsibility and a sense of service.
Life at KPS is always a partnership between the child, his or her parents, and the school. We want
parents to be part of this journey and you will be actively included in your child’s education – this is a
joint collaboration between home and school and it is key that we work together. The will enable us
all to ensure that your sons and daughters are supported appropriately at every turn and that they
feel comfortable, respected, safe and secure in their environment.
I look forward to welcoming parents and new students to our community and working together to
enable every girl and boy make the most of their natural talent.
J P Middleton
Headmaster, Kensington Park School
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