Open Morning Event Dates 2011
Open Mornings
We also hold regular Open Mornings throughout the year which enable families to look around the School, talk to teachers and pupils and get a feel for the special atmosphere at King Edward’s School.
The next open morning at King Edward's Junior School is:-
Junior School Open Morning
Thursday 10th November 2011, 9 – 12 noon
For further details please contact the Junior School on Tel: 01225 463218 or Email: junior@kesbath.com or to read more about the Junior School Open Morning on Thursday 10th November please click here.
Visits
If the Open Morning dates are not convenient or you would like a private tour you are very welcome to pop in any time that the school is open - Monday to Friday 8.40am to 3.50pm. It is a good idea to ring us on 01225 463218 in advance to make sure we are not out on a trip, and that Mr Taylor, our Head Teacher, is available to meet with you.
A tour of the school typically takes 45 minutes and a chat with Mr Taylor is usually another 45 minutes. Tours are led by Year 5 or 6 pupils who can tell you honestly what it's like to be a King Edward's pupil and will be delighted to answer your questions. We receive wonderful comments from visitors about our pupil tour guides.
If you would like a prospectus, to arrange a visit or to register your child for the Entrance Examination please contact the Admissions Secretary at the Junior School, details below.
Telephone 01225 463218
Fax 01225 442178
Email junior@kesbath.com
Postal Address
King Edward’s Junior School, North Road, Bath, BA2 6J
Admissions at King Edward's Junior School
Situated at the same wonderful North Road site as the Senior School, but very much with its own distinctive identity, King Edward’s Junior School enjoys outstanding modern purpose-built facilities and a well deserved reputation as one of the finest Wiltshire Schools for academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and a wide range of vibrant and successful extra-curricular opportunities.
The School offers a broad and dynamic curriculum, specifically designed to foster the interests and talents of each individual. Pupils are taught by class teachers in Years 3 and 4, with specialist teachers in Physical Education, Music, Information Technology and Modern Foreign Languages. In Years 5 and 6 pupils, follow the secondary model where subjects are taught by specialist teachers.
Frequent visits are made to places of historical, cultural and geographical interest to enhance the different aspects of the curriculum. Residential trips are arranged for all children at the Junior School to complement their school work and to provide opportunities to try a variety of new activities and develop self-confidence. The result is a challenging, stimulating education making a tangible difference to children’s development.
In addition, there is an extensive programme of extra-curricular activities providing opportunities for all pupils to try new activities as well as to develop existing talents. Children are encouraged to ‘have a go’ at new challenges, often with notable success and always in a spirit of fun and enjoyment.
King Edward’s is a very friendly School where pupils are encouraged to achieve their goals and pursue their interests in a supportive and caring environment.
The School enjoys excellent facilities, including well equipped classrooms, a multi-purpose hall, a computer suite, a music room with instruments including steel pans and gamelan, a well-stocked library, a school bookshop, a science laboratory and access to extensive playing fields, an Astroturf and sports hall complex.
Creating a stimulating, happy and caring environment is the key to children’s learning and development. At King Edward’s Junior School, we aim to nurture each individual and to encourage every child to fulfil his or her potential.
For further information or to arrange a visit please contact our School Secretary on Tel: 01225 463218 or Email: junior@kesbath.com
Visiting King Edward's Junior School
When you are thinking of sending your child to King Edward's Junior School you will almost certainly want to pay us a visit. We hold a number of Open Mornings throughout the year. The next Open Morning at the Junior School is
- Thursday 10 November 9am - 12 noon
Visits
If the Open Morning dates are not convenient or you would like a private tour you are very welcome to pop in any time that the school is open - Monday to Friday 8.40am to 3.50pm. It is a good idea to ring us on 01225 463218 in advance to make sure we are not out on a trip, and that Mr Taylor, our Head Teacher, is available to meet with you.
A tour of the school typically takes 45 minutes and a chat with Mr Taylor is usually another 45 minutes. Tours are led by Year 5 or 6 pupils who can tell you honestly what it's like to be a King Edward's pupil and will be delighted to answer your questions. We receive wonderful comments from visitors about our pupil tour guides.
For further information please contact our Admissions Secretary, Junior School
If you would like a prospectus, to arrange a visit or to register your child for the Entrance Examination please contact the Admissions Secretary at the Junior School, details below.
Telephone 01225 463218
Fax 01225 442178
Email junior@kesbath.com
Postal Address
King Edward’s Junior School, North Road, Bath, BA2 6J
Junior School Drop In Morning Thur 8 March
King Edward’s Junior School Open Morning
Thursday 8th March
9am – 12 noon
Prospective parents and children are warmly invited to visit King Edward’s Junior School on Thursday 8th March between 9am and 12 noon.
Our open morning provides an opportunity to tour the school, accompanied by a pupil guide, meet our welcoming teachers, see the excellent facilities and find out about the broad, varied and imaginative curriculum taught here.
Find out how the wealth of opportunities available at King Edward’s Junior School.
If you cannot attend the Open Morning but would like a tour of the school during a typical school day, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions secretary, Mrs Lees, on Tel: 01225 463218.
Parking
Car parking is available on site. Please take the top entrance to King Edward’s School. Follow the road as it winds around Nethersole House and the Bursary (Stewart Building) and then along a top road to the Junior School car park. For directions and a site map please find downloadable documents attached below.
Reception
Once you have parked please make your way to Junior School reception situated at front of the School opposite the car park.
Refreshments
Complimentary refreshments will be available during your visit.
Admissions procedure
During your visit you will receive an Open day pack which will contain information about entry to King Edward’s Junior School and staff will be on hand during the morning to answer any particular queries you may have and/or to arrange a future visit or taster day for you.
There is some information available on our website about the assessments for the different year groups, please follow the link below for details.
Junior School assessments
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Click to download the attached file(s):
- King_Edward_s_School_Directional_map_2.pdf
- King_Edward_s_School_illustrative_3D_site_map_2.pdf
Entry to King Edward's Junior School
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Admission to the Junior School
Admission to the Junior School is through assessment which looks at the following areas; English, Maths, Reading and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Our main assessment day takes place in January but it is quite usual for children to join the School throughout the year dependent on places being available.
Year 3 is the main entry year to the Junior School when children graduate from infant to junior level but each year group welcomes new children throughout the year. The other common point of entry is Year 5. Quite a lot of children join from one of the First Schools in the Frome area, while others come from different Junior or Prep Schools in preparation for the Senior School examination. This is helpful for many children as it gives them the opportunity to get to know other children who will be starting at King Edward's Senior School at the same time and to take advantage of the excellent teaching and guidance at the Junior School prior to the move to secondary education.
Please find in this area an outline of the assessments for each year group.
Year 3 Assessment
When children come to the school for the Assessment Morning it is often their first experience of being assessed. The staff are very aware of this and will do all they can to make the morning a positive experience. All entrants are grouped according to the month of their birthday and some of the papers are standardised to take account of the difference between the achievements of those with autumn birthdays and those with a birthday in the summer term. There will be approximately 8 to 10 children in each group. They will have a break for a drink and biscuit away from the classroom and the chance to get some fresh air.
During the morning they will be taken through four different subject areas. English, Maths, Reading and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Each subject lasts approximately 40 minutes with 20 minutes allowed to write a story. The teacher will read all of the questions relating to English and Maths to the group as a whole. The Non-Verbal Reasoning paper is picture based.
Every effort is made to ensure that each child understands what is expected of them and that they give an accurate picture of their abilities.
ENGLISH
The English assessment includes a comprehension, spelling and exercises on the formation of sentences.
The children will be asked to write a short story using a picture to base their ideas on. The teacher will discuss possible story lines with the group before they begin. Twenty minutes is allowed for this exercise.
READING
The child will be asked to fill in gaps in sentences from a choice of four or five alternatives. The level of difficulty increases through the paper.
MATHEMATICS
This tests the knowledge of the following:
- Simple addition and subtraction.
- Two, three and five ‘times tables’.
- Understanding of place value, (tens and units).
- Understanding of number order (1st, 2nd, 3rd etc).
- Understanding of number words.
- Number sequences (eg 9, 10, 11, 12, write the next three numbers).
- Measuring – concepts of ‘longer’ and ‘shorter’, ‘heavier’ and ‘lighter’.
- Naming 2-D and 3-D shapes.
- Simple fractions, understanding ½ s and ¼ s.
- Money ( eg John has 5p and Mary had 7p more. How much has Mary?).
- Time, ability to read the clock at the o’clock, half past, quarter past and quarter to the hour.
- Odd/even numbers.
- Data handling – reading simple graphs, charts, tables and sorting diagrams.
- Rotation of simple shapes.
NON-VERBAL REASONING
This is a picture/diagram based reasoning test, designed to assess innate ability and not developed ability. This provides an opportunity to highlight children whose potential has yet to be tapped.
We would expect children not to have encountered this before and practising is not necessary.
Year 4 Assessment
On the morning of the assessment, children will work in a small group with others of their own age. The member of staff with them will explain carefully what is expected of them at each stage and they are free to ask questions. The children will have a break for a drink and biscuit away from the classroom and the chance to get some fresh air.
Samples of previous papers are not available but the following information will provide a guideline as to the standards set.
The assessment is divided into four sections: English, Reading, Mathematics, and Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning.
ENGLISH
The English assessment includes a progress paper which tests the knowledge of spelling, basic punctuation, information retrieval from a short passage and vocabulary appropriate to his or her age. Specific preparation for this assessment is not necessary; however, in general terms, it is useful if there is close monitoring of, and shared discussion about, your son or daughter’s reading, and encouragement of participation in whole family discussions: much improved vocabulary should be the natural result.
They will be asked to write a short story using a picture to base their ideas on. The teacher will discuss possible story lines with the group before they begin. Twenty minutes is allowed for this exercise.
READING
The child will be asked to fill in gaps in sentences from a choice of four or five alternatives. The level of difficulty increases through the paper.
MATHEMATICS
This tests the knowledge of the following:
- Extract information from charts, graphs, tables and sorting diagrams.
- Simple problem questions involving -, x, +, ¸.
- Change from money.
- Compass directions: clockwise and anti-clockwise, right angles.
- Names of basic 3-dimentional shapes.
- Negative numbers to 10.
- Simple number sequences, ordering from smallest to largest.
- Place value and +, -, x, ¸ up to 999.
- Telling the time.
- Times tables up to 12.
- Use of metric measures.
- Line symmetry.
- Odd and even numbers.
- Simple fractions.
NON-VERBAL REASONING
This is a picture/diagram based reasoning test, designed to assess innate ability and not developed ability. This provides an opportunity to highlight children whose potential has yet to be tapped.
We would expect children not to have encountered this before and practising is not necessary.
Year 5 Assessment
On the morning of the assessment, children will work in a small group with others of their own age. The member of staff with them will explain carefully what is expected of them at each stage and they are free to ask questions. The children will have a break for a drink and biscuit away from the classroom and the chance to get some fresh air.
Samples of previous papers are not available but the following information will provide a guideline as to the standards set.
The assessment is divided into four sections: English, Reading, Mathematics, and Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning.
ENGLISH
The English assessment includes a progress paper which tests the knowledge of spelling, basic punctuation, information retrieval from a short passage and vocabulary appropriate to his or her age. Specific preparation for this assessment is not necessary; however, in general terms, it is useful if there is close monitoring of, and shared discussion about, your son or daughter’s reading, and encouragement of participation in whole family discussions: much improved vocabulary should be the natural result.
They will be asked to write a short story or a factual account from a choice of four to five titles. Twenty minutes is allowed for this exercise.
READING
The child will be asked to fill in gaps in sentences from a choice of four or five alternatives. The level of difficulty increases through the paper.
MATHEMATICS
This tests the knowledge of the following:
- Reading simple graphs, charts, tables and sorting diagrams.
- Number sequences: find the next number in this sequence, find the missing number in this sequence.
- +, -, ¸ and x of whole numbers.
- Odd and even numbers.
- Simple fractions.
- Simple problems in words.
- Co-ordinates
- Line Symmetry.
- Rotations
- Use of metric measures of length, weight and capacity.
- Areas of simple shapes.
- Telling the time.
- Problems involving time and the calendar.
- 2-D shapes and their properties: right angles.
- Money problems.
- Approximations and rounding.
NON-VERBAL REASONING
This is a picture/diagram based reasoning test, designed to assess innate ability and not developed ability. This provides an opportunity to highlight children whose potential has yet to be tapped.
We would expect children not to have encountered this before and practising is not necessary.
Year 6 Assessment
On the morning of the assessment, children will work in a small group with others of their own age. The member of staff with them will explain carefully what is expected of them at each stage and they are free to ask questions. The children will have a break for a drink and biscuit away from the classroom and the chance to get some fresh air.
The results achieved by a child taking the Year 6 Assessment are looked at very carefully. Before offering a place, the Head of the Junior School has to be confident that the child would be able to meet the requirements of the Senior School Entrance Examination which all Year 6 children take at the beginning of the spring term.
Samples of previous papers are not available but the following information will provide a guideline as to the standards set.
The assessment is divided into four sections: English, Reading, Mathematics, and Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning.
ENGLISH
The English assessment includes a progress paper which tests the knowledge of spelling, basic punctuation, information retrieval from a short passage and vocabulary appropriate to his or her age. Specific preparation for this assessment is not necessary; however, in general terms, it is useful if there is close monitoring of, and shared discussion about, your son or daughter’s reading, and encouragement of participation in whole family discussions: much improved vocabulary should be the natural result.
They will be asked to write a short story or a factual account from a choice of four to five titles. Twenty minutes is allowed for this exercise.
READING
The child will be asked to fill in gaps in sentences from a choice of four or five alternatives. The level of difficulty increases through the paper.
MATHEMATICS
This tests the knowledge of the following:
- Reading, simple graphs, tables, sorting diagrams and charts including pie charts.
- Measuring angles in degrees; angle types eg acute, obtuse, reflex, right angle.
- Coordinates
- Problems involving money, time, weight, length and capacity.
- Averages (simple mean)
- Place value (thousands, hundreds, tens and units)
- Compass directions.
- Multiples, factors and square numbers.
- Percentages
- +, ¸, -, x, whole numbers
- 2-D shapes and their properties.
- Properties of, and language associated with the circle.
- Simple fractions.
- Rotation
- Number sequences and patterns.
- Estimation
- Use of a calculator.
NON-VERBAL REASONING
This is a picture/diagram based reasoning test, designed to assess innate ability and not developed ability. This provides an opportunity to highlight children whose potential has yet to be tapped.
We would expect children not to have encountered this before and practising is not necessary.
