2011/2012 - Durlston Court School

Information Booklet
2011/2012
AIMS OF OUR SCHOOL
In order to fulfil our commitment to educate the ‘whole
child’, we aim to:
Provide an academic education of the highest quality, underpinned by
the pursuit of excellence and high expectations for all;
Deliver a broad, well-balanced curriculum and a wealth of extra
curricular, artistic and sporting opportunities;
Enable each pupil to fulfil his/her potential, within a culture of praise and
encouragement;
Foster a happy, secure, disciplined environment, in which each
individual’s contribution to the community is valued;
Instil values and attitudes in keeping with the Christian tradition and to
encourage an awareness and tolerance of other faiths; develop happy, wellrounded,
self-disciplined, well mannered, caring, confident young people;
Foster the partnership between parents and school.
Preparatory School
All Departments: 01425 610010 | Fax: 01425 622731 | E-mail: secretary@durlstoncourt.co.uk
Website: www.durlstoncourt.co.uk | Becton Lane, Barton-On-Sea, Hampshire BH25 7AQ

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SCHOOL CONTACT NUMBERS
Headmaster, Secretary, All Staff +44 (0)1425 610010
Pre-Prep Department direct line +44 (0)1425 627492
Fax: +44 (0)1425 622731
Barretts (School Outfitters) +44 (0)1202 425192
Barretts Fax: +44 (0)1202 417139
GOVERNORS AND STAFF
Board Of Governors
Mr Chandra C. Ashfield Chairman of Governors
Mr Colin Lewis Deputy Chairman & Chairman of Finance
& General Purposes Committee
Mr Lawrence Barnett Chairman of Marketing Committee
Mr Martin Cooke B.Ed (Hons), FCollP
Mrs Angela Guillaume C.B.E.
Dr Andrew Girling B.D.S. L.D.S. R.C.S.
Mr Peter Hardy M.A.
Mrs Nicola James
Mrs Claire McGrigor
Mr David Thompson Chairman of Risk Management Committee
M.A. (Oxon), M.B.A., C. Chem., M.R.S.C., F.C.I.M.
Prep. School Teaching Staff
Mr David Wansey M.A. Cert. Ed. Headmaster
Mr Mark King B.Sc. (Hons) P.G.C.E. Deputy Headmaster
Mrs Lisa Jones B.Ed. (Hons) Head of Middle School
Year 4 Form Teacher
Mrs Irene Ananin French
Mr R. Trevor Chesters B.Ed. (Hons) Year 5 Form Teacher
Mr Robert Cole B.Ed. Director of Sport
Mr Darren Collard B.Ed. (Hons) Head of IT
Mr Adam Foster B.Sc. P.G.C.E. Year 5 Form Teacher
Mr Richard Fulton B.A. (Hons) (QTS) Head of English
Mrs Julia Gill B.Ed. (Hons) Art Cantab Year 3 Form Teacher
Mr Ian. Harrison Director of Music
B.A. (Hons) P.G.C.E. F.R.C.O. F.T.C.L., Hon. F.G.C.M.
Mrs Glenda King B.A. (Hons) P.G.C.E. Maths
Mr Robert Lack B.S.C.(Hons)., P.G.C.E. Year 4 Form Teacher
Mrs Joanna Mason B.A. (Hons)., P.G.C.E. Head of Humanities
Mrs Elizabeth Miller B.Ed. (Hons) P.G.C.A.M.S.
Head of Learning Support
Mr Allan Rae B.Sc., (Hons), P.G.C.E. Head of Science
Mrs Angela Sparshott-Thompson B.Ed. (Hons) Head of Girls’ Games
Mrs Rosalyn Reid M.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Head of Latin
Mrs Tanya Ring Girls’ Games
Miss Katie Taylor M.A., P.G.C.E. Head of Art
Mrs Pat Van Campenhoudt Head of French
Cert. Ed., Diplomée en Beaux Arts
Mrs Joanna Wood B.A. (Hons) Year 3 Form Teacher
Mr Nicholas Wright B.Sc. (Hons) Boys’ Games/Classroom Support
Educational Support Staff
Mrs Samantha Blay, Mrs Sue Cole, Mrs Karen Davies.
Pre-Prep. Teaching Staff
Mrs Claire Holly B.Ed. (Hons) Head of Pre-Prep
Mrs Carolyn Gosney B.A. (Hons) Class Teacher
Mrs Susan Mitchell B.Lib., PGCE Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs Louise Payne Cert. Ed. Class Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Taylor B.A. (Hons) Primary Education Class Teacher
E-MAIL ADDRESSES
Mr Wansey headmaster@durlstoncourt.co.uk
Mrs Burrell secretary@durlstoncourt.co.uk
Mrs Collins pre-prep@durlstoncourt.co.uk
Mr Wilsher bursar@durlstoncourt.co.uk
Durlston Court Web Site: www.durlstoncourt.co.uk
Mrs Karen Webb B.A. (Hons) (QTS) Class Teacher
Mrs Jane Whitell Cert. Ed. Class Teacher
Miss Francine Martin N.N.E.B. Lower Kindergarten Supervisor
Pre-Prep. Educational Support Staff
Mrs Sonia Burton D.P.P., Mrs Joan Cliff (After School Club),
Mrs Rosemary Bailey, Miss Nichola Garrett, Mrs Leanne Wheeler
C.A.C.H.E., Mrs Emma Middleton N.N.E.B., Miss Hayley Murphy
N.N.E.B., Mrs Jane Prince P.P.A., Mrs Alison Skew C.A.C.H.E.,
Mrs Suzanne Teather P.P.A., Mrs Wendy Wale N.N.E.B.
Librarian
Mrs Jane Cooper M.A.
Peripatetic Music Staff
Mr Perry Clayton Percussion
Mrs Miranda Cozens B.A.(Hons) Piano
Mrs Lara Forbes M.A. (Oxon) Dip R.A.M. Piano/Oboe/Bassoon
Mrs Charlotte Gallagher L.R.A.M. Violin
Mrs Linda Harland G.T.C.L. Piano / Recorder
Mr Mike Potts Trumpet
Mrs Fiona Pritchard G.G.S.M. Brass
Mr James Rawlinson A.L.C.M. Woodwind
Mr Peter Roper-Curzon M.A. Piano
Mr Nick Squires B.Mus (Hons) Cello
Administration Staff
Mr Rob Wilsher A.C.A., M.B.A. Bursar
Mrs Sarah Burrell Headmaster’s Secretary
Mrs Mitzi Collins Pre-Prep. Secretary
Mrs Marianne Gillett Finance Manager’s Assistant
Mr John Teather F.R.Met.Soc. Marketing Manager
Mrs Tessa Wansey P.R. / Advertising
Catering Staff
Mr Mike Turner Catering Manager
Miss Fiona Wedge 2 nd Chef
Mrs Linda Chapman, Mrs Thelma Emm, Mrs Sally Rogers, Mrs Karen
Shortland, Mrs Elizabeth Walker.
Housekeeping Staff
Mrs Celia Rosher Housekeeper
Mrs Diana Caruana, Mrs Linda Chapman, Mrs Sara Kenny, Ms Erica
Lovell, Mrs Sylvia MacWilliams, Mrs Kathy Rogers, Mrs Julie Samber,
Mrs Ann Williams.
Caretaker
Mr Edward Toovey
Grounds / Maintenance Staff
Mr Aubrey Rickman Grounds Manager
Mr John Robin Maintenance Manager
Mr Rick Young Groundsman
Minibus Drivers
Mr Colin Bagshot, Mr John Bagshott, Mrs Sue Brown, Mr Brian Fullager,
Mr David Robinson, Mr Mike Scotts, Mrs Sheila Stone, Mrs Mary Wood.

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ADMISSIONS POLICY
Durlston Court is a family school. We are pleased to be academically
non-selective in our intake, provided that a child can cope with
mainstream education. There is, therefore, no entrance test.
Upon receipt of a completed registration form and the required
registration fee, confirmation of a reserved place will be made,
provided that a vacancy is available.
SCHOOL POLICIES
The Standard Terms and Conditions together with the following school
policies are available on the school website or on request from the school:
Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy
Curriculum Policy
Anti-bullying Policy
Educational Visits Policy
Behaviour (Rewards and Sanctions) Policy
Complaints Procedure
TUITION FEES 2011 / 2012
Kindergarten - Age 2 – 4 £6.50 per hour
Reception and Years 1 & 2 £2,530 per term
Year 3 £3,800 per term
Years 4 - 8 £4,380 per term
School Fees are payable termly on or before the first day of term.
Please contact the Bursar for details of payment options.
SIBLING DISCOUNT POLICY
Sibling discounts are available for Parents with two or more children in
the school (Years 1 and above.) Further information is available from the
Headmaster or Bursar.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
Durlston offers scholarships for academic, sporting and musical
excellence. The exams are held at the end of January each year and
are open to children in Years 2 to 7, (for entry into Years 3 to 8 the
following September.)
Durlston offers means-tested Bursaries. Further information is available
from the Headmaster or Bursar.
ACADEMIC RESULTS 2010/11
13+ The following scholarships were awarded to our Year 8 pupils, as
they transferred to their Senior Schools:
1 Academic Scholarship to King Edward VI, Southampton
1 Academic Scholarship to St. Swithun’s
1 Music Scholarship to Clayesmore
1 Art Scholarship to Sherborne
1 Drama Scholarship to Canford
1 All-Round Scholarship to Ballard
1 Performing Arts Scholarship to Ballard
All 9 candidates for King Edward VI, Southampton, were offered
places. The remaining pupils were successful in passing Common
Entrance to their first choice Schools.
Senior Schools to which Durlstonians have transferred
in recent years
Ballard King Edward VI
Bedales Marlborough College
Bournemouth Collegiate School Millfield
Bournemouth Grammar Sherborne Girls’
Bryanston Sherborne Boys’
Canford St. Swithun’s
Clayesmore Talbot Heath
Godolphin Tudor Hall
Hampshire Collegiate School Wellington
THE SCHOOL DAY
Pre-Prep
Morning school starts formally at 9a.m. Children may, however, arrive
from 8.30am onwards. Kindergarten finishes at noon (or 3pm if staying
all day). Reception finishes at 3.15p.m., Year 1 at 3.20p.m. and Year 2
at 3.30p.m.
After School Care Club
The After School Care Club, which accommodates children from
Kindergarten through to Year 2, operates between 3.00pm and
5.30pm. There is a small charge for this club.
After School Activities
After School Activities are open to children in Years 1 and 2. Parents
are notified at the end of each term those activities available for the
following term.
Senior school
Registration 8.30 a.m.
Lessons end (Mon,Tue,Thur,Fri) 4.15 p.m.
OR after optional Clubs/Prep Supervision 5.30 p.m.
School finishes (Wed.) 3.30 p.m.
OR after Prep 4.30 p.m.
OR 5.30 p.m.
SENIOR SCHOOL CLUBS
Each day between 4.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m., (except Wednesdays)
pupils may opt to stay for supervised Prep. or to take advantage of the
exciting range of activities and clubs on offer. Pupils are expected to
commit to a chosen activity for a whole term. A list of Clubs currently
offered is available on request.
PASTORAL CARE
The pastoral care at Durlston is one of its many strengths. We work hard
to keep communication between home and school open to ensure that we
all work together for the benefit and well-being of our pupils.
When a pupil enters the school, we ask Parents to complete a medical
questionnaire. Any health or dietary problems are notified to staff and
they are kept informed of any changes. Medicines may be brought in to
our Reception staff to administer, provided that they are clearly labelled.

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Any special dietary needs may be discussed with our Catering Manager,
whether they be ongoing or just while a child is recovering from illness.
We do urge Parents to keep us informed of any home issues that
might affect their children at school, such as a sick pet or a poorly relative.
If a pupil is ill at school we notify Parents as soon as possible and arrange
for them to be collected, if appropriate.
HOUSE SYSTEM Years 3 - 8
Durlston Court has a thriving House system, which underpins the
discipline system and engenders a sense of team spirit. The four
houses are named after our Patron Saints.
When children join the school, they will be allocated to one of
the four Houses: St. George, St. Andrew, St. Patrick, or St. David.
Although the Form Teacher will have the major pastoral responsibility
for your child, “House Staff” will also take a keen interest in his/her
welfare. We encourage children to feel able to approach any member of
staff, all of whom will be happy to help.
PUPIL RECORD BOOK Years 3 - 8
Prep is set daily and is recorded in the Pupil Record Book. The amount
will depend upon the age of the child. Prep. may be completed at
school under supervision between 4.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m., or may
be taken home to complete as homework. Each pupil is issued with
a Pupil Record Book at the beginning of the academic year. The Pupil
record Book aids children with their organisation and acts as a means of
communication between Parents and the school.
COMMUNICATION
Parent / Teacher Meetings
These are held for each year group, annually. Parents receive written
notification in advance, and upon receipt of a reply slip receive personal
appointments with Staff.
Although these represent a formal opportunity to discuss a child’s
progress, it is hoped that all parents feel able to make regular contact
with their child’s teachers. We want you to feel as involved as you wish
to be in your child’s education.
Reports
Pre-Prep
Reports are issued at the end of each term.
Senior School
Senior School pupils receive an Academic Review Card giving grades
for effort and attainment each half term and at the end of the Spring
Term. Full written reports are issued at the end of the Autumn and
Summer Terms.
The School Calendar / Newsletter / Durlstonian /
Clarion Call / The School Website
A school calendar is sent to all parents each term. The calendar shows
events and fixtures for the coming term. Changes and updates are
shown on the school web site.
A weekly newsletter is produced to keep parents up to date with
Durlston News.
The school also publishes an annual school magazine known as
the Durlstonian.
Clarion call is a web based messaging system that we use to notify
Parents of emergency messages. For example, you may receive a
text message: Tonight’s Hockey Club has been cancelled, please let
us know if you wish to collect your children at 4.30 pm. Or you may
receive a text message asking you to ring a number where you will
hear a voice mail message from a member of staff e.g. The French
Trip has arrived safely. We are all well. The system uses mobile
telephones as the way of contact and it is therefore important that
Parents keep us up to date with any changes of number. Usually texts
are send to one Parent (usually Mum) but the system can be set up to
send messages to both Parents if preferred.
Our school website contains a huge amount of information and is
constantly being updated. There is a Parents’ area which can be
accessed by inserting a password. This area includes changes to the
calendar/fixtures. Our weekly Newsletter is loaded on there each week
and there is plenty of other information including School Policies and
details of Parents’ Association and School Functions etc.
INSTRUMENTAL TUITION Yrs 3 - 8
All pupils receive weekly music lessons with Mr. Harrison, Director of
Music, in the Music School. In addition, the school also offers tuition in
the following disciplines to pupils from Years 2 – 8:
Violin, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet,
Euphonium, Trombone, Horn in F, Tenor Horn, Tuba, Percussion,
Recorder, Piano and Organ.
Individual Music Tuition is £160 per term (based on 10 lessons.)
We have three Choirs, an Orchestra, Jazz Band, Wind Band, Guitar
Group, Hand bells Group, String Group, Brass Group, Clarinet, Flute
and Recorder ensembles and Percussion group. All pupils learning
an instrument are encouraged to take part in these groups. Theory of
Music is taught to all pupils, but those needing more than a general
knowledge are encouraged to have individual lessons.
Pupils are prepared for the public examinations of the Associated
Board of the Royal Schools of Music (both practical and theory) for
which the school is a centre.
All children are encouraged to perform, whether it is in class or in the
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PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
The school has a thriving Parents’ Association, which organises
regular fund raising and social events. Each year group has a Parent
Representative, who keeps parents informed of social events inside and
outside school.
SCHOOL MINIBUS SERVICES
The school runs six Mini Buses covering The Bournemouth, Ringwood,
Lyndhurst, Burton, Bransgore, Burley, Brockenhurst, Tiptoe, Sway,
Lymington, Beaulieu and Sowley areas.
CATERING
Durlston is very proud of its excellent catering department. Our Catering Manager, Mike Turner, is a very experienced Chef. He has a 2nd Chef
and 4 kitchen assistants in his department. We always promote a healthy balanced diet. Our catering and teaching staff work in partnership to
encourage children to have a good nutritional intake.
Our Menus are on a four weekly cycle (changed each term) and these can be downloaded from our website. All our food is freshly prepared and
made on the premises. There is always a choice of two hot dishes (one of them vegetarian) and fresh vegetables. There is a ‘daily special’, a full
salad bar, homemade puddings and a choice of fresh fruit and yoghurts.
At morning and afternoon break the children have a snack and a drink. We cater for pupils who have special dietary needs and Mike is always
pleased to hear from parents, pupils and staff with new menu ideas to try.
TYPICAL MENU
Monday
Sausages and Onions
Or
Toad in the Hole
Or
Stuffed Roasted Pepper
Or
Salad Bar
Vegetables & Potatoes of
the Day
Chocolate Sponge with
Chocolate Sauce
r
Mixed Fruit Yoghurt
Or
Fresh Fruit
Tuesday
Roast Chicken
Or
Tuna Pasta Bake
Or
Salad Bar
Vegetables & Potatoes of
the Day
Apple Crumble with
Custard
Or
Mixed Fruit Yoghurt
Or
Fresh Fruit
Wednesday
Sweet & Sour Pork and
Pilaff Rice
Or
Homemade Vegetable
Flan
Or
Salad Bar
Vegetables & Potatoes of
the Day
Cheese and Biscuits
Or
Chocolate Mousse
Or
Mixed Fruit Yoghurt
Or
Fresh Fruit
UNIFORM
Durlston pupils wear their uniform with pride. Parents may opt to dress
their children in our uniform in Kindergarten classes, but uniform is not
compulsory until Reception Class (age 4).
The School outfitters are:
Barretts, 148 Seabourne Road,
Southbourne, Bournemouth.
Tel: 01202 425192.
It is at the discretion of parents to decide upon the quantity of uniform.
The school operates a second hand school uniform shop. The shop is
available daily for Parents to use.
Thursday
Homemade Steak Pudding
Or
Macaroni Cheese
Or
Salad Bar
Vegetables & Potatoes of
the Day
Jelly and Cream
Or
Key Lime Pie
Or
Mixed Fruit Yoghurt
Or
Fresh Fruit
Friday
Breaded Whole Tail
Scampi
Or
Fish Fingers
Or
Vegetarian Pancake Rolls
Or
Salad Bar
Vegetables & Potatoes of
the Day
Ice Creams
Or
Mixed Fruit Yoghurt
Or
Fresh Fruit

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