JUNIOR SCHOOL OPEN MORNING 2024
Our next Junior School Open Morning is on Saturday, 21 September 2024.
There are two arrival slots available, which can be selected via the Junior Open Morning Registration form:
Group 1 Arrival/Reg: 9.00-9.15am
- Early Morning Tour of the School
- 10.00-10.45: Head’s Talk (and Children’s Activities/Stay & Play)
- Continue tour/meet staff
- Finish: 12:00 noon
Group 2 Arrival/Reg: 9.40-9.55am
- 10.00-10.45: Head’s Talk (and Children’s Activities/Stay & Play)
- Tour the School/meet staff
- Finish: 12:00 noon
During the event, the Head will give a welcome presentation at 10:00am. At the same time, there will also be four optional workshops and a stay & play session for children to attend if they wish; these are available to book via the online registration form.
Please note that activity Options 1-4 are only available for children who will be in Year 2 or and above from 1st September 2024 and the Stay and Play session is for children in Reception or Year 1.
Option 1: 'Beat it' Musical Workshop (Music)
Make some noise with the samba drums in this ‘hands-on’ musical workshop.
Option 2: Toytastic (DT)
Put your practical skills to the test by making your very own toy in DT.
Option 3: First Steps in Batik (Art)
Create a beautiful batik design using all the colours of the rainbow.
Option 4: Volcanoes! (Science)
What happens inside a volcano? Find out by making your own volcano and testing chemical reactions to get an epic eruption!
Option 5: Stay & Play Session
Suitable for children who are in Reception or Year 1 from 1st September 2024. Children may also be accompanied by an older sibling.
The above sessions will take place from 10.00-10.45pm. Families are welcome to tour the school throughout the morning and speak to our friendly staff and pupils.
To register, please click on the button below:
Directions
SAT NAV BA2 6HU
ON FOOT:
STARTING POINT: Walking from Bath Spa Railway Station/Central Bus Station
Additional routes can be found via Google Maps
Approx walking time: 26 mins (1.2 miles)
- Head north on the A3039 To Pulteney Bridge
- Turn right onto Argyle St/Great Pulteney St
- Cross the road into Sydney Gardens (via The Holburne Museum)
- Continue through Sydney Gardens and exit at the far end, turn left onto Sydney Rd, followed by a right onto Warminster Rd and shortly after a sharp right onto North Road
- Continue up North Road and enter the site via the Middle Entrance – Enter the Wroughton Theatre to register your arrival
BY BIKE:
STARTING POINT: Cycling from Bath Spa Railway Station/Bus Station
Approx cycling time: 13 mins (1.3 miles)
There are multiple ways in which you could cycle to KES, including using the canal tow path. Below are directions based upon the most direct route via major roads in the shortest time. (Please note: The suggested route below may not be suitable for young children). Additional cycle routes can be found via Google Maps.
- Head North on the A3039
- Turn right onto North Parade
- Turn left onto A36 towards the Holburne Museum/Sydney Gardens
- Turn right on to Warminster Rd then take a right onto North Road (be prepared that this is a steep hill climb)
- Continue up the hill and enter the site via the Middle Entrance. Cycle wracks are located via the Lower, Middle and Upper Entrances
BY CAR:
King Edward’s Senior School is located on North Road to the north of the City. For Sat Nav users, please input postcode BA2 6HU, which will navigate you directly to the School.
Car parking is available on site via the Lower Entrance from North Road. Please make your way to the Sixth Form Open Event reception in the Wroughton Theatre. Staff and pupils will be on hand to direct you.