Dear Parents and Caregivers,

I hope you have enjoyed a wonderful summer break. We are looking forward to welcoming your child back for what I am sure will be an exciting year ahead. 

I would like to take this opportunity to share a few key pieces of information ahead of the start of the academic year:

Start of Term Arrangements

Wednesday 14th August - Y7, 12 and 13 return to school for an induction and transition day. This will also include any students new to KGV

Thursday 15th August - All year groups return to school.

Specific information for the start of term will be shared with each year level.

Timetables - these are now available on LIONeL and parents can view them through the ESF App. If your child spots any particular issues, they should contact the relevant curriculum coordinator.

Students arriving at school by car - there will be slightly different arrangements if your child arrives at school by car. There are ongoing renovations at JCSRS, including the development of a new visitor entrance facing the front drive. As a result, KGV students who arrive by car will need to be dropped off by the GLT. In the first few days of term, staff will be positioned to guide you towards the appropriate drop-off point. I would also recommend planning a few more minutes of travel time as we get used to this change of system.

Healthy Learning Habits

I believe that quickly establishing effective habits and routines is one of the keys to success. As students settle into the new academic year, we will be encouraging them to make a positive start by:

• Arriving at school before 8.10am, swiping in using their Octopus cards and being prompt to lessons.

• Ensuring they have the relevant learning materials needed for each lesson.

• Keeping their mobile devices in their bags from 7.45am to 3.20pm.

• Wearing their uniform with the pride that comes with being a KGV student.

• Using their planners and calendars to organise their learning.

By taking care of these key points, each student will be creating a strong foundation for a successful year ahead.

With the 130th Anniversary of KGV and our 100th Speech Night, the 2024/25 academic year promises to be a memorable one. There will be many opportunities to celebrate and appreciate everything that makes KGV such a remarkable school, and we will be sharing more details of these plans in the coming weeks.

Have a great weekend ahead and we look forward to the students returning next week.

Best regards,

Mark Poulsum

I hope you have had a good break and been able to spend time together over the summer.

The first day back for most Year 10 and 11 students is Thursday 15th August and this will be a full day, starting at 8:10 and finishing at 3:20.

Students who are newly arrived to KGV in Year 10 and 11 have been invited to join us for an orientation session on Wednesday morning 14th August from 8:10 am.

Success in Year 10 and 11 is through revision and study throughout the two years of the course. Please take a moment to talk to your child about making a commitment to regular revision of material, on top of any homework, starting from day one.

Dear Year 12 Students,

A warm welcome from the Year 12 & 13 team.

Please come to school next Wednesday 14th August for your Induction Day - beginning at 8:15am in the GLT.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

Dear Year 13 Students,

I hope you all had a fantastic summer and we look forward to welcoming you back to school next Wednesday 14th August.

This will be a Higher Education day where you will be working with our HE team throughout the morning.

Your day begins at 9:15am in the hall and will finish at 2:20pm.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

The Year 8 & 9 Team hope you have enjoyed a wonderful summer break. We are looking forward to welcoming your child back for what I am sure will be an exciting year ahead. 

As the new school year approaches, the next few days are sure to be a flurry of activity - both to get organised for the year ahead and to savour the final moments of the holiday.

We understand this can be a busy and exciting time, so we wanted to provide a few quick reminders to help ensure a seamless start to the academic year:

• Please review the uniform policy and make any necessary purchases including school shoes and PE shoes

• Stock up on required school supplies and label belongings

• The first day back for Year 8 and 9 students is Thursday, 15th August, and this will be a full day, starting at 8:15 and finishing at 3:20.

• Students who are newly arrived at KGV in Years 8 and 9 have been invited to join us for an orientation day on Wednesday morning, 14th August, from 8:15 am.

We encourage you to make the most of the remaining holiday by spending quality time together as a family. By balancing the necessary preparations with moments of relaxation, you'll be setting your child up for a successful and rewarding start to the new school year.

We look forward to welcoming your child back to KGV!

The Year 7 Team hope you have enjoyed a wonderful summer break. We look forward to welcoming your child for what we are sure will be an exciting year ahead. 

As the new school year approaches, the next few days will be a flurry of activity - both to get organised for the year ahead and to savour the final moments of the holiday.

We understand this can be a busy and exciting time, so we wanted to provide a few quick reminders to help ensure a seamless start to the academic year:

• Please review the uniform policy and make any necessary purchases, including school shoes and PE shoes

• Stock up on required school supplies and label belongings

• The first day back for Year 7 students is Wednesday, 14th August, and this will be a full day, starting in the Hall at 8:15 and finishing at 3:20.

We encourage you to make the most of the remaining holiday by spending quality time together as a family. By balancing the necessary preparations with moments of relaxation, you'll set your child up for a successful and rewarding start to the new school year.

We look forward to welcoming your child to KGV!