http://www.kings-school.co.ukLatest content from kings_school.en-gbhttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29444&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29444&tid=rssMon, 12 Jan 2009 14:58:26 GMT   October Saturday 2 October: Crypt Choir Concert: St Peter's Broadstairs 7.30 pm. Saturday 9 October: OKS Choral and Orchestral Concert: Shirley Hall 7.30 pm. November Saturday 6 November: Crypt Choir Concert: Plaxtol Church 7.30 pm. Sunday 21 November: Chamber Orchestra Concert: Shirley Hall 2.30 pm. Tuesday 23 November: Wind Band Concert: Shirley Hall 6.15 pm. Deember Sunday 5 December: Christmas Concert: Shirley Hall 7.30pm.   Details of all musical events are available from the Music Administrator: Mrs Jenny McLeod: music@kings-school.co.uk    http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29368&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29368&tid=rssMon, 12 Jan 2009 14:58:13 GMT The Young Enterprise Company Programme is not a business game but a real business experience over a full academic year. Through Young Enterprise pupils discover for themselves how a company functions. They will develop new skills such as: working as a team; leadership; making presentations; planning; financial control; taking responsibility; the need for commitment to quality. You must be a shareholder in your own company and may sell shares to others to raise the funding to start your company. Each company produces a final report and presents the company results to a shareholders’ meeting. Young Enterprise appears in Block E of the time-table and will involve three lessons per week, where there will be ‘formal’ teaching of key business techniques and concepts. The areas that will be covered include such things as: how to construct a business plan; how to construct a profit and loss account; how to conduct market research; quality control; production techniques. There are weekly board...http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29346&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29346&tid=rssMon, 12 Jan 2009 14:58:13 GMT In the Fifth Form, all pupils do a course in Critical Thinking. It is designed to introduce pupils to skills which will serve them well in the Sixth Form and in later life.  Some pupils may be entered for the external qualification in the Summer term. In the Sixth Form, the subject is available at AS and A2 level, either through timetabled lessons or out of timetable. Tests in critical thinking are becoming increasingly popular in assessing a candidate’s ability for certain types of employment or for competitive courses in higher education. In 2003, many Cambridge Colleges introduced such tests as part of their entrance procedure and there are strong indications that this will become much more widespread in future years. They have been fairly standard for admission to Law courses in America for some time.   It is intended that all prospective Oxbridge and Law candidates will have continued experience of this subject area.  Full details can...http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29344&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29344&tid=rssMon, 12 Jan 2009 14:58:13 GMT The Careers Centre in the former music school, run by a highly experienced careers staff, offers advice throughout a pupil's school career. The Centre provides access to a comprehensive range of on-line careers and higher education guides (and much more).   Pupils are encouraged to think about careers opportunities in their first two years. In the Fifth Form, all will have the opportunity to take the Morrisby careers profile. During the Fifth Form year, pupils also have timetabled careers periods, designed to help them with their choices in the Sixth Form and to make them more aware of the broader issues in higher education and the world of work. In the Sixth Form, particular help is given with all aspects of university entrance, and the Centre is open when A level results are published to assist those who need to find a place. Full details can be found in: Shell Academic Guide; Middle School Academic Guide 2009-11; and Sixth Form Guide 2009-11. Many pupils...http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29347&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29347&tid=rssMon, 12 Jan 2009 14:58:14 GMT At every level, the school makes a major effort to broaden education beyond examination subjects. In the Shell year there are cross-curricular themes followed at particular times. There are expeditions in the post-examination period in the Summer term.  In the Remove year all pupils continue to do PE and PSHE, and in the Fifth Form, PE, PSHE (incorporating Citizenship), History of Art, Economics, Politics, Critical Thinking, and Careers are included in a rota system. Many pupils are also involved in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme. In the Sixth Form, subjects available beyond those examined include Young Enterprise, several Modern Languages, and Perspectives on Science, Globalisation and Aesthetics. In addition, visits to conferencs and other trips are numerous, and the 'After Hours' programme includes many talks and other activities, such as the inter-house debating competition.  Full details can be found in: Shell Guide and Handbook; Middle School Academic Guide 2009-11; Middle School Academic Guide 2010-12; and Sixth Form Guide 2009-11. http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29156&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29156&tid=rssMon, 12 Jan 2009 14:58:12 GMT The Physics laboratories are in the science block behind the Dining Hall. All pupils study Physics to IGCSE. From 2009 the course will lead to Double Award Science or Triple Science (separate grades for Biology, Chemistry and Physics). The Salters Horners Physics course is then followed at AS and A2 level. The Harvey Society's programme includes some relevant talks. Other opportunities are available as part of the Activities programme.  Full details can be found in: Shell Guide and Handbook; Middle School Academic Guide 2009-11; Middle School Academic Guide 2010-12; and Sixth Form Guide 2009-11. The astronaut Michael Foale (KS 1970-74), shown here on a visit to the School, is celebrated by a plaque on the wall of the laboratories. Head of Department: Louise Comber: lmc@kings-school.co.uk http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29166&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29166&tid=rssMon, 12 Jan 2009 14:58:12 GMT There are five Chemistry laboratories and a further two laboratories which are shared with Biology. The laboratories are close together in the historic Mint Yard area. The laboratories are modern and well equipped and three were completely refurbished in the last five years. Everybody has to study the subject up to IGCSE either as part of Double Award Science or as a subject in its own right. From 2009 the IGCSE course will be followed. This will lead to Double Award Science or Triple Science (separate grades for Biology, Chemistry and Physics).  In the Sixth Form, the subject is taken at AS level and A2.   Outside of the curriculum pupils have many opportunities to pursue their interests in Chemistry. There is an active Sixth Form research group which is undertaking research of university standard with one of our chemists who recently received his PhD.   We regularly participate in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s competitions such as Top of the Bench and...http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29155&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29155&tid=rssMon, 12 Jan 2009 14:58:11 GMT The Biology Laboratories are in the Mint Yard, alongside the Chemistry Department. All pupils study Biology to IGCSE. From 2009 the IGCSE course will be followed. This will lead to Double Award Science or Triple Science (separate grades for Biology, Chemistry and Physics).  Biology is a popular subject at AS and A2 level. At A level pupils go on field trips as part of their course. 6a go to the Dale Fort Field Centre, Pembrokeshire in October. The Harvey Society programme includes talks on biological topics. Full details can be found in: Shell Guide and Handbook; Middle School Academic Guide 2009-11; Middle School Academic Guide 2010-12; and Sixth Form Guide 2009-11. The most famous former pupil, after whom the laboratories are names, is William Harvey, who demonstrated the circulation of the blood. More recently, Christopher Graham (KS 1954-60) was Professor of Animal Development, and Sarah Gurr (KS 1974-76) is Professor of Plant Pathology, both at Oxford University. Head of Department: Stephen Winrow-Campbell: sjw-c@kings-school.co.uk  http://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29138&tid=rsshttp://www.kings-school.co.uk/redirect.aspx?module=3&doc=1:29138&tid=rssMon, 12 Jan 2009 14:58:12 GMT The Sciences are taught by subject specialists in well-equipped laboratories in the two science blocks in the Mint Yard and behind the Dining Hall. All pupils study Biology, Chemistry and Physics to GCSE. From 2009 the IGCSE course will be followed. This will lead to Double Award Science or Triple Science (separate grades for Biology, Chemistry and Physics). In the Sixth Form, all three sciences are taught to AS and A level.  The Harvey Society, founded in 1892, is the school’s scientific lecture society and visiting speakers from universities and industry give talks about every fortnight in the evening. Topics have ranged from AIDS and BSE to cosmology and relativity.  There are many opportunities for extra-curricular work in Science. These include: Chemistry research, and participating in essay writing and International Olympiad competitions.  Full details can be found in: Shell Guide and Handbook; Middle School Academic Guide 2009-11; Middle School Academic Guide 2010-12; and Sixth Form Guide 2009-11. Young Scientists is a website organised by staff and pupils...