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Information Guide 2020
King Edward’s SchoolWitley, Surrey
Boarding School ExperienceAges 10-13
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ContentsKing Edward’s School, pg. 3
Boarding School Experience, pg. 7
Excursions & Activities, pg. 9
More Information, pg. 11
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DanceStudio
Art Studio
Petworth Road
SportsHall
Accommodation
Acco
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Sports Fields
SwimmingPool
Queen Mary House
Chap
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Main Entrance
DiningHall
Tennis & NetballCourts
AstroturfTennis Courts
ClassroomsHall
Originally founded in 1553 by King Edward VI, the school moved to its present location in 1867.
King Edward’s is a traditional boarding school in the south of England, one hour’s drive from London.
The school is located in the village of Witley, a quiet and tiny village near Guildford.
CoursesBoarding School Experience, Ages 10-13
Bucksmore Summer, Ages 10-13
Arts Experience, Ages 10-13
STEM Experience, Ages 10-13
Coding, Ages 10-13
King Edward’s School Witley, Surrey • Ages 10-13
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Key Facts:
Location: King Edward’s School, Witley, Petworth Rd, Surrey, GU8 5SQ, United Kingdom
Bedrooms: Single, twin and 4-bed dormitoriesSeparate male and female accommodation
Bathrooms: Shared bathrooms between 4-6 students
Social Space: Shared central common room, and social space in each boarding house with games and televisions
Facilities: Swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, AstroTurf, dance studio, art studio and auditorium
Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout Computer room available to students
Security: Gated boarding school in safe countryside location Pin code access to boarding houses
Airports: Heathrow LHR 0h 45min Gatwick LGW 1h 00min
What to Pack: Linen provided, towels not provided
Laundry: Laundry service on site free-of-charge
Meals: All meals includedPacked lunch on excursion days
Key Deposit:No key deposit
I made new friends and learnt new information in subjects such as Maths, Science and Literature. All the teachers here are very good people who always helped me if I needed it.”
M A R I I A , R U S S I A
Did you know? During World War 2, the school was taken over by the British Royal Navy to test and develop radar technology.
Today, King Edward’s School remembers the top secret research with a plaque in the lobby outside the dance studio.
King Edward’s School Witley, Surrey • Ages 10-13
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Accommodation:
Student accommodation at King Edward’s is split into several boarding houses, named Edward, Tudor and Ridley.
Bedrooms are made up of single, twin and 4-bed rooms, with separate female and male accommodation. Bathrooms are shared between 4-6 students.
Transfers:
Bucksmore offers a free airport transfer service for all studentsat King Edward’s arriving and/or departing between 10:00-20:00 at:
• London Heathrow (LHR)
• London Gatwick (LGW)
Students requesting private transfers outside of these destinations and times will be subject to additional charges.
Please see the transfer information page for more details.
Laundry:
Laundry is available on site. Once per week, laundry will becollected by King Edward’s School staff and returned the next day.
King Edward’s School Witley, Surrey • Ages 10-13
Sample Menu:
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY
Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,
Plum Tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &
Preserves
Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,
Plum Tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &
Preserves
Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,
Plum Tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &
Preserves
Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,
Plum Tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &
Preserves
Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,
Plum Tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &
Preserves
Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,
Plum Tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &
Preserves
Assorted Cereals, Eggs, Hash Browns,
Plum Tomatoes, Yogurt, Muesli, Toast &
Preserves
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
Salmon, Horseradish & Pea Tart
Lentil & Bean Casserole
Pork & Sage Sausages with Yorkshire Puddings
& GravyVegetarian Sausages
Packed Lunch Excursion Day
Sweet And Sour PorkSweet And Sour
Butternut Squash
Packed Lunch Excursion Day
Battered Cod with Tartare Sauce
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche
Beef, Potato & Onion Pie
Roasted Swede, Sweet Potato & Mozzarella Pie
Served with Boiled Potatoes &Carrots
Salad BarSoup
Served with New Potatoes & Broccoli
Salad BarSoup
Served with Rice, Stir-Fried Vegetables
Salad BarSoup
Served with Chips & Peas
Salad BarSoup
Served with Chips & Baked Beans
Salad BarSoup
Hot Butterscotch Bananas
Fresh Fruits & Yogurt
Apple & Cinnamon PieFresh Fruits & Yogurt
Morello Cherry SpongeFresh Fruits & Yogurt
Pear Crumble with Cream
Fresh Fruits & Yogurt
Mississippi Mud PieFresh Fruits & Yogurt
Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
Turkey, Leek & Stilton Pie
Field Mushroom & Cream Cheese Lattice
Turkey Burger, Turkey, Thyme & Garlic Burger
Carrot, Chickpea & Cumin Burger
Roast Gammon with Pineapple & Mint Salsa
Polenta with Roast Vegetables
Pepperoni PizzaHam & Mushroom Pizza
Sun Dried Tomato & Pesto Pizza
LasagneTomato & Sweet Pepper
Pasta Bake
Southern Fried Chicken Southern Fried Quorn
Fillet
Roast Beef, Yorkshire Puddings & Gravy
Gnocchi with Tomato & Herb Sauce
Served with Mashed Potatoes & Sweet Corn
Salad Bar
Served with Chips, Mixed Seafood &
Tomato Pasta, Cheese & Spring Onion
Salad Bar
Served with Roast New Potatoes, Carrots &
PeasSalad Bar
Served with Jacket Wedges, Basil Pesto
Pasta Salad Bar
Served with Garlic Bread, Tomato & Pepper
PastaSalad Bar
Served with Curly Fries, Tomato & Bean Pasta
Salad Bar
Served with Roast Potatoes & Red
CabbageSalad Bar
Black Forest GateauxPeach Melba Cheesecake
Ice Cream Peaches with CreamLemon Sponge with
CustardBlueberry Muffin Slice
Doughnuts with Chocolate Sauce
Nationality Percentage at King Edward’s School
Russian20%
Chinese19%
French9%
Italian 8%Portuguese
5%
Lithuanian5%
Spanish4%
Taiwanese3%
Turkish3%
18 other nationalities24%
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Sports FacilitiesStudents at King Edward’s can take advantage of top-quality sporting facilities, including a sports hall, swimming pool, AstroTurf, multiple tennis courts, netball courts and grass playing fields.
Student Common RoomsEach boarding house at King Edward’s comes with a social space on the ground floor that students can use to relax and socialise in between lessons, activities and meals.
Activity SpacesKing Edward’s has a variety of different activity spaces that can be used, including the ‘Blue Room’ (for discos), a dance studio, lecture theatre and ‘Exhibition Hall’ - a large hall used for the main evening activities.
ClassroomsTeaching facilities at King Edward’s School are among the highest quality Bucksmore has to offer. Classrooms have ‘SMART’ interactive whiteboards.
King Edward’s School Witley, Surrey • Ages 10-13
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Set in a beautiful countryside boarding school in the South of England and designed in line with independent school teaching methodology, Boarding School Experience introduces young students to life at a British boarding school.
Key Facts:
Dates: 7 July - 4 August
Age range: Ages 10-13
Hours per week: 20 hours of English Literature, Science & Maths tuition
Class size: Maximum class size of 11 students
Minimum language level: Intermediate (B1) level of English required
Weekly excursions: 2 full-day excursions including tours of leading boarding schools
Merchandise: Bucksmore branded backpack, water bottle, lanyard and student card for all students
Cohort size: Between 20-30 students (expected)
Certificate: All students receive a personalised certificate and report card upon graduation
Sample timetable:
Boarding School Experience Introduction to British boarding school life • Ages 10-13
TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
AM Arrivals Course Introduction
Life at UK Boarding School
Entrance Test Preparation
Excursion: Educational Visits to Leading Boarding Schools
English Literature
Maths
Entrance Test Preparation
Excursion: Chessington World of Adventure
Maths
Science
Entrance Test Preparation
Science
English Literature
Entrance Test Preparation
PM Arrivals Activity: Visit to the Seaside
Project Preparation
Homework Club
Guest Speaker:
Boarding School Counsellor
Homework Club
Activity: Sports Coaching
EVE Welcome Games
Activity: Sports Coaching
Activity: Games Night
Activity: Banzai Competition
Activity: Movie Night
Project Presentations
Graduation Ceremony & Party
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Course InformationThe British Boarding School Experience is designed in line with independent school teaching methodology. The curriculum covers the three core subjects at Key Stage 3 in British schools: English language & literature, mathematics and science.
In addition to the English, science and mathematics tuition, boarders will receive five hours of boarding school entrance preparation, focusing on common entrance tests and aptitude testing.
English LiteratureThe overall aim of the second part of the course is to enhance students’ understanding of spoken and written English outside the language classroom and to enable them to be more proficient in presenting their ideas both orally and in writing.
The lessons will include more in-depth language analysis from a language change point of view which will provide a taster of what is taught in (British) secondary schools.
Debating and drama will enable students to further hone their presentation and self-expression skills and better understand and apply the rhetorical conventions of English.
MathematicsThrough an introduction to and consolidation of algebra, geometry and forms of calculations, students will be better able to reason logically and mathematically which will help not only their mathematical skills but will also improve their verbal fluency and accuracy.
The topics covered will not only build on students’ existing skills but will also prepare them for entrance into (British) secondary education. There is equal focus on all branches of mathematics to provide a real variety of skills during the two weeks.
ScienceBuilding on a well-rounded science programme, the week introduces students to a variety of subjects in a cross-sectional interdisciplinary tuition in science where, for instance, learning biology helps to better describe and understand matters in chemistry and forces in physics. Students also integrate their knowledge of mathematics linked closely to science to study and describe what they learnt.
Boarding School Entrance PreparationThe entrance preparation will help students to successfully tackle entrance exams not only in the UK but in their home countries, too. The skills acquired during the course will hone students’ exam taking and preparation techniques combined with critical thinking training and practice of presentation skills.
Boarding School Experience Introduction to British boarding school life • Ages 10-13
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Social Programme Overview
Sports Choice
A variety of different sporting options are available for students,such as tennis, swimming, football, netball, touch rugby, cricket, basketball and badminton.
Bucksmore Olympics
Students take on different sporting challenges in teams which challenge students’ agility, spatial awareness and teamwork skills
Lip Sync Battle
A student favourite, each team has the opportunity to put their best foot forward and pick a song to lip sync to. Performing hit songs in English, students build their confidence while having fun.
Egg Drop Challenge
Students compete in teams to create protective wrapping for their eggs so that when it is thrown from a great height it will survive, unbroken.
Boarding School Experience Introduction to British boarding school life • Ages 10-13
Example On-site Activities
Students have two full day excursions per week plus a full programme of fun activities to enable them to gain a better cultural understanding of the United Kingdom and create lasting memories.
Each week students will visit leading boarding schools and one other destination. The destinations for each particular week of the course are outlined on the following page.
To enable us to respond to student feedback and requests, the excursions at these destinations as well as the activity programme are planned and organised by a dedicated Activity Manager. For this reason, it is impossible to provide exact weekly timetables until a few days before the start of the following week. This enables the Activity Manager to minimise any repetition and give students a unique experience every week.
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Windsor (Week 1)Students are given the opportunity to visit the home of the BritishRoyal Family at their residence Windsor Castle and explore thehistoric market town.
Chessington (Week 2)Students visit Chessington World of Adventure theme park with 10 themed lands and over 40 exciting rides. They will also visit Chessington Zoo which has over 1,000 animals including western lowland gorillas, sea lions, and Sumatran tigers.
Brighton (Week 4)Arguably Britain’s most popular seaside resort, students visiting Brighton can choose to spend free time shopping in the famous ‘Laines’, or visit the beach and Brighton’s celebrated pier.
Oxford (Week 3)Oxford’s rivalry with Cambridge runs back more than 800 years. On a tour of the city, students will see landmarks such as Carfax Tower, Bodleian Library, Christ Church Cathedral, the ‘Bridge of Sighs’ & many Oxford University Colleges.
Excursion Destinations
Boarding School Experience Introduction to British boarding school life • Ages 10-13
Boarding School (Every Week)Students visit two boarding schools and explore the town or city near the schools.
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