Welcome / Welcome back to King's College, The British School of Alicante. Thank you for entrusting King's College with the education of your child. King´s Group has been teaching children for over 40 years and we know that the first few hours and days of school are often quite stressful; not only for children, but also for you, their parents. For this reason we have a wellpractised system for introducing you and your child to life at King's College and for welcoming back returning pupils and their parents. This process, for most children, starts on 3rd September (Wednesday) when your child joins or re-joins th our school community. I would like to invite all new parents to a welcome reception on Thursday 4 September from 5.00pm – 6.00pm. There will be opportunities for all parents to meet with key staff during the following weeks as follows: •
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Thursday 11 September – 5.00pm Year 7 – 11 Parents Meeting In Form Rooms
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Monday 15 September - 3.45 pmYear 1 Parents Meeting in Primary Gym.
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Tuesday 16 September – 3.45 pmYear 2 Parents Meeting in Primary Gym.
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Wednesday 17 September – 3.45 pmYear 3 Parents Meeting in Primary Gym.
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Thursday 18 September – 3.45pm Year 4 Parents Meeting in Primary Gym.
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Monday 22 September – 3.45 pm Year 5 Parents Meeting in Primary Gym
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Tuesday 23 September -3.45 pm Year 6 Parents Meeting in Primary Gym
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Tuesday 23 September - 4.15 pm Reception Parents Meeting in Siesta Hall
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Thursday 25 September – 4.15 pm Nursery Parents Meeting in Siesta Hall
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In order to prepare pupils for an easy and stress-free introduction to school I advise you to make sure that your children start going to bed early during the last week of the school holiday. Please also ensure that your children have all the necessary equipment and uniform for starting school on Wednesday 3rd th nd September. The school shop will be open from Monday 25 August till Tuesday 2 of September from rd th 9.00 am. until 2.00 pm and form 9.00 am – 5.00 pm on 3 September. From 4 September onwards usual time table (Please check website) If you have any questions or concerns about starting school please don't hesitate to email or telephone the school office for advice 965 106 351, wwwbsalicante.com. I hope you enjoy the remainder of your summer holiday; I look forward to seeing you all in September. Yours sincerely
Derek Laidlaw MA, NPQH, Dip T Mus Headteacher /Director
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2014/2015 1st Term – 2014 Wednesday 3rd September First day of 1st Term Thursday 9th /Friday 10th October School Holiday (Comunidad Valenciana) Monday 13th October Pupil Monitoring Day (not EYFS) Monday 8th December National Holiday Friday 19th December Last day of 1st Term
2nd Term – 2015 Wednesday 7th January First day of 2nd Term Saturday 24th January Open Day (a.m.) Friday 20th February Local Holiday (Carnival) Thursday 19th March (Father´s Day) Friday 27th March Last day of 2nd Term
3rd Term – 2014 Monday 13th April First day of 3rd Term Thursday 16th April Local Holiday (Santa Faz) Friday 1st May National Holiday (Labour Day) Tuesday 16th June Prize Giving Ceremony (by invitation) Friday 19th June Last Day of Term 3 Tuesday 23rd June Parents´ Meeting Day
Note: The calendar may be modified if there are changes in the official calendar of local and National holidays.
SCHOOL UNIFORM 2014 – 2015 For Nursery: Summer Girls and boys: King’s College blue shorts and King’s College white polo shirt. Navy blue socks and navy blue or white trainers. Winter Girls and boys: King’s College green tracksuit and King’s College white polo shirt. Navy blue socks and navy blue or white trainers.
For Reception: Summer Girls and boys: King’s College blue shorts and King’s College white polo shirt. Navy blue socks and navy blue or white trainers. Winter Girls: King’s College white polo t-shirt, pinafore (dress) and King’s College cardigan. Boys: King’s College white polo t-shirt, long dark grey trousers and King’s College sweater. For Primary: Summer Girls: King’s College summer dress. Navy blue socks and navy blue or black smart shoes (not open-toed). Boys: Short dark grey trousers. King’s College white polo shirt. Navy blue socks and navy blue or black smart shoes. Winter Girls: King’s College kilt. White shirt. King’s College v-neck sweater. Except Year 1 and Year 2 girls, Pinafore instead of Kilt, and King’s College Cardigan instead of sweater. Navy blue socks and navy blue or black smart shoes Boys: Long dark grey trousers. White shirt. King’s College v-neck sweater. Navy blue socks and navy blue or black smart shoes. For Secondary: Summer
Winter
Girls:
King’s College white polo shirt. King’s College kilt. Navy blue socks and navy blue or black smart shoes (not open-toed).
Boys:
King’s College white polo shirt. Long dark grey trousers. Navy blue socks and navy blue or black smart shoes.
Girls:
King’s College kilt. White shirt. King’s College v-neck sweater. King’s College Blazer (compulsory) Navy blue socks and navy blue or black smart shoes
Boys:
Long dark grey trousers. White shirt. King’s College v-neck sweater. King’s College Tie and Blazer (compulsory) Navy blue socks and navy blue or black smart shoes
BUS ROUTES 2014 - 2015 (Proposed times and routes to be confirmed)
Route Nº: 1 MORNINGS
AFTERNOONS
7.50
17:26
Rotonda Clínica San Juan
7:51
17:15
Pintor Pérez Gil
7:53
17:24
Pintor Pérez Giz Esquina Clara Campoamor
7:55
17:23
Pintor Pérez Gil Hoyo 1
8:00
17:22
Hotel Husa / Rotonda Campo de Golf
8.00
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BUS STOP
Rotonda Consum
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17:11
Hotel Castilla
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17:09
Texaco
8:05
17:08
Casita de faro
8:10
17:07
Camino del Faro/Torreones
8:13
17:06
Camino de faro
8:14
17:05
Hotel Sidi
8:15
17.04
C/ Dorada Arniches
8:25
17:02
Avda. Goleta / parade bus
8:26
17:00
Avda. Goleta-Supercor (vuelta enfrente)
8:36
16:50
Albufera / Avda. Villajoyosa nº 97
Route Nº 2:
MORNINGS 8:10
AFTERNOONS -
BUS STOP Alcalde Agatangelo Soler CAM
8:17
17:12
Avda. Jijona C. Vives / Enfrente
8:19
17:08
Benito Perez Galdos-Representantes/Maeva
8:23
17:05
General Marva-Frente Colchones Flex
8:30
17:00
Plaza Luceros - Cache / Tienda Vodafone
8:33
16:55
Avda. Maisonnave (Corte Inglés) / Punto Roma
8:35
16:50
Avda. Maisonnave (Zara) / Corte Inglés
8:37
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Oscar Esplá Edificio CAM
8:40
16:45
Oscar Esplá Grupo Prasa / Tiendas Muebles
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16:40
División Azul
Route Nº 3:
MORNINGS
AFTERNOONS
BUS STOP
7:45
17:45
Torrevieja - Nuevo Polideportivo
7:50
17:40
La Mata
8:00
17:30
Guardamar
8:08
17:20
Cruce San Fulgencio
8:16
17:10
La Marina (Parada Bus Costa Azul)
8:24
17:00
Santa Pola (Cruz Roja)
8:32
16:50
Gran Alacant (Lidl)
Route Nº 4: MORNINGS 7.47 7:55 8:00 8:01
AFTERNOONS 17.37 17:29 -
BUS STOP BONALBA Polideportivo (San Juan) Plaza de los Hierros Pintor Veláquez, 21