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Welcome to the Senior School INFORMATION FOR NEW PUPILS & PARENTS 2021/22
Contents
Beginning of Term arrangements 4
Contact with Epsom College 6-7
Transition 9
College expectations 11
Attendance and registration 12
Pastoral care and Guardians 14-16
Protecting our pupils 18
Academic subjects 19
Welcome to Epsom Games and co-curricular activities
Music
21
22-23
College - we help The Medical Centre
Financial information
24-25
26-27
every pupil make Societies
Appearance
28
29
the most of their Uniform requirements 30-36
natural talents.
What to bring 39
College Store 39
College store 39
2 3
Beginning of term arrangements
BOARDERS
Michaelmas Term 2021 begins on Sunday 5 September.
Boarders should report to Houses at a time to be advised
by the Housemaster/Housemistress.
DAY PUPILS
Unless otherwise advised Day pupils should report
to their Houses at 8.20am on Monday 6 September.
4 5
Contact with Epsom College House Contact Details & Telephone Numbers
HEADS OF YEAR CARR, BOYS’ DAY HOUSE PROPERT, BOYS’ DAY HOUSE
Housemaster: Mr Lawrence Matthews: 01372 821020 Housemaster: Mr Alex Buhagiar: 01372 821080
HEAD OF SIXTH FORM
lawrence.matthews@epsomcollege.org.uk alexander.buhagiar@epsomcollege.org.uk
Mr Nick Russell nick.russell@epsomcollege.org.uk
Matron: Nicola Navamani: 01372 821021 Matron: Dawn Bliss: 01372 821081
HEAD OF LOWER SIXTH (L6) matronc@epsomcollege.org.uk matronp@epsomcollege.org.uk
Mr Luke Fisher luke.fisher@epsomcollege.org.uk
HEAD OF FIFTH FORM (5TH) CRAWFURD, GIRLS’ BOARDING HOUSE
Mr Stuart Head stuart.head@epsomcollege.org.uk Housemistress: Mrs Leah Skipper: 01372 821114 RAVEN, GIRLS’ DAY HOUSE
HEAD OF UPPER FOURTH (U4) leah.skipper@epsomcollege.org.uk Housemistress: Mrs Sarah Williams: 01372 821150
Matron: Jill Ballinger: 01372 821304 sarah.williams@epsomcollege.org.uk
Mr Jim Stephens jim.stephens@epsomcollege.org.uk
matroncr@epsomcollege.org.uk Matron: Gina Frost: 01372 821151
DIRECTOR OF TRANSITION
matronrv@epsomcollege.org.uk
AND INTEGRATION FAYRER, BOYS’ DAY HOUSE
Mrs Fi Drinkall fi.drinkall@epsomcollege.org.uk Housemaster: Dr Chris Telfer-Mason: 01372 821040 ROBINSON, BOYS’ DAY HOUSE
chris.telfer-mason@epsomcollege.org.uk Housemaster: Mr Paul Gillespie: 01372 821090
WHOLE SCHOOL Matron: Corinne Roy: 01372 821044 paul.gillespie@epsomcollege.org.uk
matronfa@epsomcollege.org.uk Matron: Tracey Pointing: 01372 821084
HEADMASTER matronrn@epsomcollege.org.uk
Mr Jay Piggot 01372 821004 headmaster@epsomcollege.org.uk FOREST, BOYS’ BOARDING HOUSE
BURSAR Housemaster: Mr Jonny Bailey : 01372 821050 ROSEBERY, GIRLS’ DAY HOUSE
Mrs Sarah Teasdale 01372 821133 bursar@epsomcollege.org.uk jonny.bailey@epsomcollege.org.uk Housemistress: Mrs Katie Lenham: 01372 821100
Matron:Yvette Tolson: 01372 821054 katie.lenham@epsomcollege.org.uk
SECOND MASTER Matron: Irina Boia: 01372 821101
matronf@epsomcollege.org.uk
Mr Paul Williams 01372 821006 paul.williams@epsomcollege.org.uk matronr@epsomcollege.org.uk
DEPUTY HEAD (ACADEMIC) GRANVILLE, BOYS’ BOARDING HOUSE
Mr Richard Alton 01372 821108 richard.alton@epsomcollege.org.uk Housemaster: Mr Chris Bates: 01372 821060 WHITE, GIRLS’ DAY HOUSE *
christopher.bates@epsomcollege.org.uk *boarding in Sixth Form.
MEDICAL CENTRE 01372 821199 san@epsomcollege.org.uk Matron: Karen Clarke: 01372 821064 Housemistress: Ms Faith Smith: 01372 821140
matrong@epsomcollege.org.uk faith.smith@epsomcollege.org.uk
COLLEGE STORE 01372 821122 shop@epsomcollege.org.uk Matron: Diane Liquorish: 01372 821144
COLLEGE RECEPTION 01372 821000 reception@epsomcollege.org.uk HOLMAN, BOYS’ BOARDING HOUSE matronwh@epsomcollege.org.uk
Housemaster: Mr Chris Filbey: 01372 821070
christopher.filbey@epsomcollege.org.uk WILSON, GIRLS’ BOARDING HOUSE
Matron: Tracy Morris: 01372 821307 Housemistress: Mrs Rebecca Wilson: 01372 821110
HOUSES rebecca.wilson@epsomcollege.org.uk
matronh@epsomcollege.org.uk
Epsom has always been a boarding and day school whose ethos is based strongly on the House system. Matron: Tania Moore: 01372 821154
Currently there are seven boys’ and six girls’ single-sex houses. Each is fully self-contained with its own MURRELL, GIRLS’ DAY HOUSE matronw@epsomcollege.org.uk
common room, games room, library and changing rooms. Each is run by a senior member of staff, the Housemistress: Mrs Lynsey Buhagiar: 01372 821030
Housemaster or Housemistress, who in turn runs a team of tutors each responsible for a small group lynsey.buhagiar@epsomcollege.org.uk
of pupils. Matron: Helen Woodward: 01372 821031
matronm@epsomcollege.org.uk
BOYS’ BOARDING HOUSES Forest (F), Granville (G) and Holman (H)
GIRLS’ BOARDING HOUSES Crawfurd (Cr) and Wilson (W)
BOYS’ DAY HOUSES Carr (C), Fayrer (Fa), Propert (P) and Robinson (Rn)
GIRLS’ DAY HOUSES Murrell (M), Raven (Rv), Rosebery (R) and White House* (Wh)
(* boarding in Sixth Form)
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Transition
Under the direction of Mrs Fi Drinkall, Director The Transition Programme will also focus on the
of Transition and Integration, the College has put academic life of new pupils, offering opportunities
in place a unique programme dedicated to the to extend and challenge the most academically
social and educational welfare of students entering gifted.
the M4 (Year 9) year group.
CORRESPONDENCE
The aim is to ensure that the first year spent at Once a boy or girl joins the College, all
Epsom as a member of the M4 year will provide correspondence should be directed to the
a solid and comprehensive foundation for the rest Housemaster/mistress, except queries concerning
of their time at the school. This year is a busy fees and accounts, which should be addressed to
and enriching one where we encourage all pupils the Bursar.
to discover and develop their potential.
The programme covers all areas of school life, COLLEGE CALENDAR & TERM DATES
be it academic, co-curricular, pastoral or A copy of each term’s Calendar is sent to parents
social. There is an extensive internal induction at the beginning of the preceding school holiday.
programme in place for all new M4 students. A continually updated version of the College
Calendar and Term Dates can be accessed via the
This has been developed to provide them with College website.
as broad an experience of school life at the
College as possible. PARENTAL SUPPORT
We cannot stress too strongly that we want parents
During the first year at the college all M4 pupils
to be involved in the life of Epsom College. Parents
take part in a Carousel activity programme that
are always most welcome at all concerts, at School
has been designed to encourage the pupils to
and House events, and at all School matches.
be more open minded in their approach to new
experiences. Within the Carousel, the pupils On Saturdays, tea is served in Main Hall, the
rotate through a wide range of varied activities Pavilion, or the Sixth Form Centre after matches
throughout the year. The groups in which they (or during, in the case of long cricket matches).
experience these activities are carefully managed Tea provides an opportunity to talk to other
so that the pupils are encouraged to extend parents.You will all be most welcome.
their social networking circles and to meet and
make new friends away from the confines of the If parents ever have any worries about the
classroom and sports field. education of their son or daughter while he or
she is at Epsom College, they should contact their
In addition, M4 pupils will be able to enjoy Housemaster/mistress. Should there be a concern,
enrichment days out of College, taking in the we would prefer to try to find the solution while it
arts and places of historic and cultural interest. is a small problem rather than wait until it reaches
There are M4 Assemblies providing an opportunity crisis proportions. Naturally, we trust that few
for the year group to meet regularly and there is a such problems will arise and hope that all our new
programme of both internal and external speakers pupils will settle down quickly and enjoy their
on a variety of different topics. time at Epsom College.
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College Expectations
On arrival at the College, your son or daughter Please ensure that if boarders are present they
will be given a copy of our Guidance for Pupils, have their Housemaster/mistress’s permission
which contains the School Rules. Every pupil is and that you are happy with the arrangements to
given a copy of this booklet. We trust that parents get them back to school by the time stated by the
will give their full backing to the rules, regulations Housemaster/mistress. Boarders are not normally
and customs of Epsom College. allowed to attend mid-week parties in term
time. Please also ensure that the party ends at a
If parents are unhappy about any of our rules, reasonable time.
we hope they will discuss their views with the
Second Master or Housemaster/mistress, rather The combination of alcohol and teenage group
than criticise the rule to their son or daughter. pressure can lead to serious problems. We know
Teenagers cannot be expected to know the that everyone will have fewer worries if all parents
difference between right and wrong if home and observe the above and if each parent ensures that
school are setting very different standards. he or she is happy with the arrangements for any
party which their son or daughter might attend.
All pupils are required to attend Chapel services,
unless they are of another faith. There must be a Boarders are not allowed to have cars or
specific request sent to the Housemaster/mistress motorcycles at school without the Headmaster’s
for a pupil to miss Chapel, and leave is granted by permission. No one may use a car to come to the
the College Chaplain. College until they are in the Upper Sixth, except
by special permission of the Headmaster. Pupils
The rules about smoking (including vaping are not allowed to ride in motor vehicles driven by
and e-cigarettes) and drinking are particularly anyone except members of the Common Room.
important. Smoking in College buildings is illegal, Any exceptions to these rules (e.g. to ride in a
and forbidden elsewhere on the campus, and we car driven by another pupil or an Old Epsomian)
hope that parents will do all they can to discourage must have the written consent of parents for each
smoking at home. Bars and public houses are out of occasion, (where there is no existing permission
bounds during term time. granted) and the agreement of the Headmaster.
Teenage parties often create difficulties! Day pupils in the Upper Sixth who wish to use
Moving to a new school If you do allow your son or daughter to organise a cars, motorcycles or mopeds for journeys to
party during term time at which Epsom College
can be daunting-we do pupils are present, we ask you to arrange these
and from school must apply to the Headmaster.
They may not use vehicles for other purposes or
everything possible to functions for a Saturday night, thus not disrupting
the working week and for responsible adults to be
give lifts to others without special permission.
The College cannot accept any liability and
help pupils and parents present throughout the party and observe the laws
regarding provision and consumption of alcohol.
cannot be held responsible for the cost of medical
treatment or claims for remission of fees arising
settle in. from any accident or for damages due to an injury
to a third party, or damage to a vehicle when left
on College property.
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Attendance and Registration
Term dates are published well in advance, (e.g. a play rehearsal, a concert practice or a
and no pupil should expect to be allowed to match) or they have the specific permission
leave early. Permission is needed from the of their Housemaster/mistress. If a weekly
Headmaster and is only granted in very boarder wishes to stay at school over a
special circumstances, as it creates difficult weekend, this can be arranged by agreement
with the Housemaster/mistress and the
precedents and inconveniences teachers.
pupil is then under normal school boarding
We are particularly anxious that those who regulations for the weekend.
live overseas should arrange flights to avoid
an early departure at the end of a term or DAY PUPILS
a late arrival at the start of a term. All non-resident pupils are full members of
the College and are expected to enter fully
From time to time, opportunities do arise for into the corporate life of the school and to
pupils to attend concerts, sports matches etc. take part in all school activities. They are
in school time which, for boarding pupils, subject to the same school discipline as the
includes evenings. We are always prepared to boarders. Day pupils should be in school by
consider requests from parents for pupils to be 8.20am each morning and attend registration
absent from school to attend such events, but in Houses.
we do ask for as much notice as possible and Pupils who for any reason miss registration
supportive acceptance if for any reason we feel must check in at the College Reception
that permission should not be granted. Desk upon arrival, unless absolutely certain
that their late arrival has already been noted
Parents should not ask for any time for boys and recorded on the daily register by the
and girls to be away from school unless there Housemaster/mistress or Matron.
are exceptional circumstances.
No one may be absent from school without
The school closes completely for Half Term special leave, except on the grounds of
and all four Exeats, when all the boarding illness. In the case of illness or accident, the
pupils are expected to visit their parents or Housemaster/mistress or Matron must be
official guardians. If there is to be a different informed by telephone by 8.20am on the first
arrangement, the Housemaster/mistress must day of absence. If he or she is not available,
be notified well in advance. staff at the College Reception Desk will pass
on a message. At the end of the period of
FULL BOARDERS AND absence a note, which can be in the form of
WEEKLY BOARDERS an e-mail, should be brought or sent to the
There are four Exeat or ‘long weekends’ in the Housemaster/mistress.
academic year. Please refer to the term
dates for 2021/2022. If parents have to be away for a period in the
term, the Housemaster/mistress must be
On normal weekends, weekly boarders may informed in advance.
leave school at 3.00pm, or after their school
commitment on the Saturday if later, and must Day pupils are expected to wear uniform
return by 7.30pm on the Sunday. They should during term time on all journeys to and from
not be in school before 6.00pm on the Sunday the College, unless it is for an activity where
unless they have a specific reason informal dress is allowed.
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Pastoral Care Information about Guardians
Every new pupil will already have met his or her Our Assistant Head: Pupil Welfare, Mrs Helen Following the Children Act (1989), the An appointed guardian will:
Housemaster/mistress. The principal function Keevil, has responsibility for all aspects of pupil Protection of Children Act (1999) and the 1. Be a 24-hour point of contact for parents,
of our House structure, which is very much the welfare and wellbeing. She is available to meet Care Standards Act (2000), Epsom College, student, School and host family.
backbone of the College, is to provide an efficient with both parents and pupils to discuss any in promoting and safeguarding the welfare 2. Act with delegated parental authority in the
and well-tried means of implementing pastoral concerns in total confidentiality. of every student, requires parents who do not case of an emergency or crisis.
care, which includes overseeing the academic live in the United Kingdom to appoint 3. Provide both pastoral and educational
and personal development and the welfare of its As a member of the Independent Schools Council a guardian to act on their behalf. support.
members. (ISC), Epsom College will have its boarding 4. Liaise with the School and parents over
provision inspected by the Independent Schools The above legislation protects the rights of holiday arrangements.
Each House benefits from a Matron who will Inspectorate (ISI), effectively sub-contracted by children and makes ‘proper and appropriate 5. Make appropriate arrangements for
look after the day-to-day life of the House and Ofsted. ISI have been responsible for inspecting care’ a compulsory requirement. medical care.
complements the role of Housemaster/mistress. our education provision for well over a decade. 6. Inform the School in writing about all the
In addition to a Head of Year, each pupil has a During the term time the School is legally
details of travel arrangements made prior
tutor who regularly sees individual pupils to (Ofsted may be contacted by telephone responsible for each student’s welfare, and
to a child leaving the School for a weekend
monitor academic progress and ensure that on 0300 123 1231 or by email: undertakes delegated parental responsibilities.
or a longer holiday period.
concerns about any aspect of school life can be enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk) However, there are times (e.g., beginning and
The School must know the exact details
dealt with appropriately and as quickly as possible. end of term, half-term breaks, or when a child
The College has its own child protection and of pupil’s accommodation and methods of
is suspended or expelled by the School, etc)
anti-bullying policies, which parents are transportation.
The College Chaplain is available during term when the School must be able to hand over
time to offer support and guidance to pupils and welcome to read. They are available via the these parental responsibilities to another adult Guardians should also respect the rights,
parents. In addition, a professionally qualified College website. Alternatively, please contact the - a properly appointed guardian. religion and customs of a child, and adhere to
counsellor visits the College four times a week Headmaster’s PA, Mrs Sophie Lawrence.
what is commonly regarded as best practice in
and may be consulted in total confidence by Guardians may be a family member or relative
the guardianship and hosting of international
pupils. The medical staff are also available when or family friend who is over 25 years of age
students. This includes having in place a
needed to discuss any health or welfare concerns. (not a full-time student), and resident in the
proper agreement with the student’s parents
UK. If such a contact in the UK is unavailable,
as to what the guardian’s responsibilities
guardians can be provided by a reputable
are. If a student does not have a guardian
guardian organization.
when required to do so by the School, or the
Epsom College is a member of AEGIS – a appointed guardian is considered by the school
national body for monitoring and regulating to be unsatisfactory, the school will invite
the welfare of international students. AEGIS parents to find a new guardian. Should parents
provides accreditation of guardianship fail to do so, they will be required to use an
AEGIS accredited organisation recommended
Every pupil’s wellbeing and happiness organisations in accordance with the
requirements of the Government’s Social by the School.
is paramount, with staff and support Services Department.
always on hand.
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Housemasters/Housemistresses and Matrons
are happy to assist with arranging airport
transfers at the start/end of terms and for
Exeat weekends to guardians or host families.
However, whilst the school uses regulated
taxi companies, these public companies do
not form part of the guardianship service for
pupils. The driver will meet pupils in the
arrivals hall at the airport upon arrival but we
are not able to provide the name or contact
details of the individual driver in advance.
If a more personal service is required, we
would request that ground transportation is
arranged through a pupil’s guardian and not
the School.
A pupil is the responsibility of their parent
or guardian until they have arrived at Epsom
College following a break. When booking
flights for international boarders we also
request that pupils should not depart/arrive
at unreasonable hours in order to prevent
disruption to others. This means that pupils
should not leave/arrive at their Boarding
House before 6.00am nor later than 11.00pm.
A very early morning or late evening flight
may therefore require a pupil to stay overnight
with their guardian.
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Protecting our pupils Academic subjects
Under data protection regulations we are required EMAIL CONTACT WITH PARENTS FOR PUPILS ENTERING THE MIDDLE PREPARATION
to specify for what purposes we use data collected We have initiated a system of regular email contact FOURTH FORM (YEAR 9) Pupils in their first year do about 1.5 hours of
by the College and to ensure that a data subject is with parents. Ultimately, this should make life All pupils have lessons in English, Mathematics, prep each day including weekends (except Exeats).
aware of and understands the purpose for which easier for parents and less costly for the College. one Modern Foreign Language chosen from In the Upper Fourth (second year) and Fifth Form
his/her data is being processed. French, German, Spanish or Mandarin, History, (third year) this increases to 2 hours per day. Sixth
However, in order to do this we are governed by Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Religious Formers are generally expected to do around
At Epsom College, we have taken a firm stand the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Studies, Computer Science, Design Technology, 15 hours of prep. per week. Day pupils will
against drug abuse, but feel that we need to Directive) Regulations 2003. Unlike with paper Music, Art, Drama, PE and Personal and Social sometimes do part of their prep in school.
extend our policy so that we identify those at risk, communications, regulations for electronic mail Health Education (including Citizenship).
educate all in the danger of drugs, and help people provide that in order to email individuals with For some pupils one Modern Foreign Language REPORTING
to resist the temptation to experiment. We review marketing information they must have ‘opted in’ may be replaced by International English. Pupils For all pupils there are usually two reports each
our policy on drug abuse regularly. to the receiving of this type of information also have the option of studying a second MFL, term, in one, they are given grades for effort
Latin and Classical Civilisation. and attainment and the other with grades and
Information regarding all of the above can be Much of the information you would receive would
comments on how to move forward in each
found on the Epsom College website. be academic and administrative communications,
FOR PUPILS ENTERING THE UPPER subject. Housemasters/mistresses and/or House
but, for example, internal brochures such as
FOURTH FORM (YEAR 10) Tutors review these reports in discussion with
The Link, The Epsomian Magazine, The Brief
All pupils have lessons in English, Mathematics, each pupil, and the reports are available online on
and ticket booking forms for Founder’s Day may
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Religious Studies, the Parent Portal.
be deemed to be marketing material.
as well as PE and Personal and Social Education
Information regarding all College policies can be during Key Stage 4. PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS
found on the College website at At least once a year parents are invited to the
https://www.epsomcollege.org.uk/about- They then select a Modern or Classical Language school to talk to those teaching their children.
epsom/school-policies/ and three subjects from Art, Computing, Design
Technology, Drama, French, Geography, History, CAREERS
Latin, Music, PE , Photography, Religious Studies Careers education begins at Epsom in the M4 year
and Spanish. with guidance on GCSE decision
making and continues throughout the school.
FOR PUPILS ENTERING THE
Epsom work hard to embed the digital world into their SIXTH FORM
Details of the Futurewise Scheme which we use
to support the work of the careers team can be
learning environment, embracing technology whilst Forms will be sent to those pupils joining the
Sixth Form in order for them to record their
found in the Academic section of the website.
We find the service very informative and all pupils
ensuring their students are well equipped to manage GCSE results and to confirm their A level subject entering the school below the Sixth Form are
choices. The Deputy Head (Academic),
the risks and make the most of the benefits. Mr Richard Alton, will be available on telephone
enrolled in the Scheme automatically as part of the
careers education and guidance programme.
number 01372 821108 or email
PARENTZONE
richard.alton@epsomcollege.org.uk The main testing takes place when pupils are in
in the final week of August to answer any queries. the Upper Fourth and continues with guidance
interviews in the Fifth Form in preparation
for work experience and Sixth Form academic
choices. Parents of pupils entering the Sixth
Parentzone Digital School Form are asked to write to the Head of Careers
of the Year 2017 and Higher Education if they wish their sons or
daughters to become members of the Scheme.
18 19Games and Co-curricular Activities
Pupils are expected to take part in a minimum There is a broad range to choose from: Archery,
of three physical activities per week. These take Dance, (street, tap, zumba, ballet) Martial Arts,
place on a Monday, Wednesday and Saturday for Aerobics, Pilates, Pottery, Swimming, Target
M4 and a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for all Rifle, Stage Crew and Gymnastics to name just
other years. a few. There are countless academic, drama and
musical enrichment opportunities in the co-
In the Michaelmas Term, the Team Sports are curricular programme, too.
Rugby for boys and Hockey for girls. In the
Lent Term, the Team Sports are Football for For those who need to develop an Art Portfolio,
boys and Netball for girls. In the Summer the Art School is open every afternoon from
Term the sports on offer are Cricket, Tennis Monday to Saturday. The Design Technology
and Athletics for boys, and Cricket, Tennis and Department and the Library are also available
Athletics for girls. five days a week. The Music School is open
Monday to Saturday for lessons and all week
In the Fifth and Sixth Form, pupils who are not for practice.
in the main team sports of the term, may opt
for another sporting option instead, such as
Cross-Country, Golf, Target Rifle, Basketball,
Badminton, Table Tennis, Swimming or
Volleyball.
Co-curricular activities take place throughout
the week in the afternoons. Both boarders and
day pupils take a full part in these and pupils will
agree a suitable programme with their tutors
during the first week of term with a mix of
physical and non-physical (cultural and academic
enrichment) activities.
There are amazing opportunities
for sports at Epsom College
OLIVIA - SIXTH FORM
20 21Music
The Music School comprises a large Ensembles available to pupils include a Details of concerts are published termly in
rehearsal/teaching room, a band room, Symphony Orchestra, Senior Concert the College Calendar and a separate concert
an iMac suite using Sibelius Notation Band, Big Band, Jazz Ensemble, Chapel brochure. There are usually more than 25
Software and Logic Pro X, and sixteen Choir, Barbershop Chorus, Girls concerts during the school year, in addition
to informal lunchtime and early evening
practice rooms that are also used for Acapella Group, Rock Groups and a
recitals. We are always delighted to welcome
instrumental teaching. Over thirty tailored chamber music programme,
parents and friends of the College to our
part-time tutors assist the four full-time so there are plenty of opportunities to concerts and musical events. Over many
musicians and administrative staff. become involved. Naturally we shall years, we have also welcomed parents and
expect those who appeared earlier friends as members of the Epsom College
Academic music lessons are given to all in the year for Music Scholarships Choral Society and extend to you a warm
pupils in Years 7-9. Many students go to become active in the Department invitation to join us. There is no need to
on to study GCSE and A level in Music. on arrival. However, as an inclusive audition and there is a membership fee
Classes preparing for ABRSM Grade department, we are keen that all of £35 per year. We rehearse on Tuesday
Five Theory and Aural (grades 6-8) members of the College, from the evenings in Big School at 8.00 p.m. to 9.15
are also offered throughout the year beginner to Music Scholar, should p.m. and for the coming academic year
our first rehearsal will be on Tuesday 14
alongside Composition clinic and Music have the opportunity to take advantage
September 2021. Rehearsals continue in
Technology workshop. of our facilities, tuition and range of
term time until the concert, accompanied by
musical activities. All pupils who learn full orchestra and soloists, in late
an instrument at school are required January 2022.
to participate in a suitable ensemble to
enhance their musical education. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TUITION
At present, over 300 instrumental lessons
are taught each week. A level and GCSE
pupils take instrumental lessons outside of
the academic timetable. Pupils in the Middle
Fourth Form take individual instrumental
lessons throughout the school day. Any
lessons that take place during the academic
timetable will be on a rotational basis. The
maximum any pupil will miss is part of one
academic lesson per week. Pupils in the
Middle Fourth Form learning additional
instruments will have a lesson fixed outside
of the academic timetable.
22 23The Medical Centre
Whilst ensuring client confidentiality at all times, GENERAL INFORMATION All parents should notify the Housemaster/ These must be written or translated into
we offer treatment, advice and support in a In accordance with the professional obligations of mistress if their son or daughter has suffered English and permission must be sought from
professional caring manner, thus enabling pupils to all staff working in the Medical Centre, medical any serious illness or accident during the the College Medical Officer for the pupil to
maintain their physical and emotional well-being information, regardless of the pupil’s age, will holidays. A report from the family doctor or continue taking them whilst under the care
during their time at the College. remain confidential. However, teaching staff and specialist consulted would be appreciated. In of the College teaching/medical staff.
others responsible for the care and welfare of pupils the case of an infectious disease, the College
The Medical Centre is staffed by Registered Nurses do need to be made aware of certain medical needs Doctor will decide if a pupil may return to If this is not granted, but the pupil continues to
during term time. Three daily surgeries are held of the pupils in their care. school. Parents are requested not to bring keep and use the medicine, parents/guardians
Monday-Saturday, with an on-call service at all pupils who are unwell back to school until will be informed and will be expected to
other times. GP surgeries are held daily except on Parents are responsible for keeping the College fully recovered. assume full responsibility/liability if the pupil
Sunday, a female doctor attends a surgery twice informed about changes to their child’s health and continues to take them.
a week. On-site physiotherapy services are also medical needs throughout his or her time at the Pupils may not keep prescribed or over
available. Parents who wish to discuss their son/ school. the counter medicines without the prior
daughter’s particular medical problems, or wish to knowledge of permission of the Housemaster/
see the medical facilities provided are welcome to It is requested that all new pupils be up to date with
mistress/Matron. Those doing so will be
contact the Medical Centre. Pupils at the College the necessary immunisation boosters prior to the
expected to complete a risk assessment form
have access to the services of an independent commencement of term. It is strongly advised that
providing details of medication, dose, quantity
counsellor and a specialist child psychotherapist. all pupils be vaccinated annually against Influenza.
& side effects. This is especially important
Information regarding appointments can be found This is offered at school, and a nominal fee to cover
when bringing medication from overseas.
on the College website. costs is applied.
If a boarder is ill and likely to be in the Medical
BOARDERS & WEEKLY BOARDERS All pupils should visit their dentist during the school
Centre for more than 24 hours, the nursing
It is expected that all boarders (both full and holidays for routine checks. As it is not possible to be
staff will endeavour to contact the parents or
weekly) become registered with the College GP, registered for NHS treatment with more than one
guardian. In the event of an illness affecting
thus entitling them to receive all services provided dentist, emergency treatment can only usually be
large numbers of the school population, and
by the local GP surgery. If medical treatment is provided privately.
according to College policy, parents/guardians
required during the school holidays, this can be may be requested to remove pupils from school
Regular eye testing is recommended and should
obtained from any GP as a ‘temporary resident’. until they are fully recovered.
also take place during the school holidays. All pupils
If pupils are insured under any private healthcare are exempt from charges for the supply of NHS
ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES
scheme please indicate this on the Medical spectacles. FROM OVERSEAS
Questionnaire, otherwise referrals for specialist Pupils returning from overseas and who
In the event of any pupil aged below 16 years
medical consultations and treatment will be made bring medication obtained from another
requiring emergency and/or specialist medical
to the local NHS hospitals. country must be willing to provide, from the
treatment, every effort will be made to obtain the
DAY PUPILS immediate permission of the parents or guardian. prescriber, written details of the name, nature,
The facilities provided by the Sisters in the Medical Where delay in receiving treatment might prove dose and quantity of the drug(s) supplied.
Centre are fully available to Day pupils who detrimental however, the Headmaster reserves the
become ill or who are injured whilst at school. right to give consent for such treatment, including
They should otherwise consult their own GP if anaesthetics and surgical operations.
necessary. Those who are ill or injured whilst
not at school, and who are unable to participate
in activities should bring a note from home
outlining the problem. This must be given to the
Housemaster/mistress.
24 25Financial Information
PAYMENT OF FEES OVERSEAS PAYMENTS PERSONAL EFFECTS INSURANCE PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE,
School fees are invoiced termly in advance and Parents paying from outside the UK Details of a special insurance scheme for INCLUDING DENTAL COVER
are due for payment seven days before the start are encouraged to use our Flywire service for students’ personal effects, the premium for All pupils are insured by the College, at no
of each term. Invoices are issued at the end of paying all fees and extras. Flywire is a fully which is included as part of the basic fees, are extra charge, against permanent disability
each term and will show, in addition to the fee supported and free online payment platform, available under the College Policies section on resulting from any accident which occurs while
for the following term, charges for any extras which is simple to use and exchange rates are the website. they are pupils at Epsom College. The College
that are due for payment. Any extras are for favourable. includes dental cover in the policy offered to
examination fees, music lessons, private tuition, However, our general advice is that articles of all pupils. The cover is for both term time and
transport to/from school, field courses, Duke The service can be accessed here: great value should not be brought to school. holidays. The cover is for both term time and
of Edinburgh Award and CCF charges, theatre www.flywire.com/pay/epsom Please note that the scheme places limits upon holidays. Further information can be found
tickets, holiday trips, public examination fees, with full instructions found on the site both the total value and the maximum value of under the College Policies section on the
social events and some activities. The majority of any one article. website.
For queries regarding the payment of fees
the necessary stationery and books are provided,
telephone 01372 821133 or e-mail Parents are recommended to take out a separate The Bursar should be notified of any claim.
as is laundry for boarders. Invoices will be sent
bursar@epsomcollege.org.uk insurance for items such as mobile telephones
electronically by email attachment to the email PRIVATE AXA PPP HEALTHCARE
address provided on enrolment. FEES IN ADVANCE SCHEME and other accessories that are specifically INSURANCE (OPTIONAL)
The Bursar is always able to supply details and excluded. The single item limit for bicycles Cover will commence and premiums will
Payment can be made by cheque and sent to the to give a quotation to parents who wish to pay is £350 and watches or jewellery with an be charged once the application has been
Bursar at the College, or by Bank transfer with fees in advance. individual value of over £500 are specifically received and processed. Further details are
any associated costs for the payer’s account. excluded. available under the College Policies section on
Payments by cheque or Bank transfer must FEES REFUND SCHEME the website.
always include notification of the pupil code Information on this scheme can be found under Parents are advised to note all specific
the College Policies section on the website. exclusions to the policy, including the fact that CONFIRMATION FEE
(as noted on the invoice) to ensure that
items over 1 year old are not replaced on a ‘new Upon leaving Epsom College, a final fee
remittances are credited to the correct account. The cost will be charged termly in advance. Fees for old’ basis, and to note that the policy will account will be raised to cover any extras
However, we strongly encourage parents to take for periods of absence are refunded for absences only cover theft occurring during the holidays if incurred and not previously billed. Any such
advantage of the College scheme for paying by of a minimum duration as detailed in the New there is evidence of violent entry. costs will be deducted from the confirmation
Direct Debit, either on a termly or monthly Pupil Information (‘Information’ section). fee deposit retained by the College and the
basis. Under the scheme for termly payments,
It is strongly advised that all valuables be balance will be refunded to the person to whom
the fees (in advance) and extras (in arrears) are
taken home during the holidays. Pupils are the most recent invoice has been sent. Those in
both debited seven days before the start of term.
encouraged to have their own Bank or Building receipt of the final bill are asked to check the
For monthly payments, the annual fee is divided
Society Account, and boarders who do not have account and raise any queries within 14 days
into ten equal instalments, which are debited on
an account should deposit spare cash with their in order to assist in the timely return of any
or just after the 12th day of each month, from
Housemaster/mistress. balance from the confirmation fee deposit.
August to May inclusive; the extras are debited
by Direct Debit (in arrears) seven days before
the start of term. The College does not charge
either interest or an administration fee for this
facility. (Parents should note that it might not
be possible to collect fees by Direct Debit
rom some bank accounts, particularly
non-UK banks).
26 27Societies
FRIENDS OF EPSOM COLLEGE EPSOM COLLEGE PARENTS’
Founded in 1976, the Friends of Epsom SPORTS CLUB
College is a society made up of parents, This club is for the parents of current and
former parents and others connected to past pupils and their guests, allowing them
the College. On joining Epsom College, to take advantage of the excellent sports
all parents automatically become members facilities of the College most Saturday
of the Friends of Epsom College. Membership mornings throughout the year (including
is free and entitles parents and their friends College holidays). Members can retain their
to enjoy the many social functions organised membership for long after their children have
throughout the year by the Friends’ completed their schooling.
Committee. Each year there is a range of
If you would like more information about
events to suit all tastes. Past events have
this club, please contact Carlos De Souza
included an ABBA Night, Tom Jones Evening,
(Chairman) on 07802175830 - or
Summer Pimms and Jazz party,
Jeremy Cook ( Treasurer ) on 07393924982.
Race Nights, Summer Dinner Dance at the
Alternatively just come along and meet us in
Royal Automobile Club, Clay Pigeon Shooting,
the badminton hall at 11.30am on a Saturday.
Wine Tasting, French Soiree and Drinks
Parties. We also organise an annual Burns
Supper in January, and a Quiz Night later
in the Lent Term. Appearance
We aim to ensure that these events are
good value, as well as providing quality
entertainment for the wider College We expect that parents will fully support our or other very discreet items of jewellery.
community, including parents, past parents efforts to keep pupils tidily and smartly dressed However, discretion is the key word, and nothing
and their friends and the Common Room. by making sure that the clothing ostentatious is allowed.
worn by their sons and daughters is clean, in
These social events are not linked to any good repair and in accordance with the College’s Boys’ and girls’ clothing is obtained from
fund raising activities, although any surplus regulations. Informal dress is allowed during the Epsom College Store, which is the only
monies raised are put towards suitable College certain times at the weekends and also from authorised supplier of the items of regulation
projects. Recently, money raised by the 6.00pm on weekdays. We trust that parents will uniform.
Friends has purchased an electric golf buggy only permit appropriate clothing to be brought
All articles of equipment and clothing, including
for use on site, contributed to bursaries for to school.
shoes, must be clearly marked
academic endeavours and supported sports with the owner’s initials, surname and
tours. Further details are available from Pupils are expected to have sensible hairstyles,
which should be smartly groomed and of an House letter.
Rhiannon Johnson, email
foec@epsomcollege.org.uk. acceptable length – neither excessively long, nor
All games kit must be clearly marked with
very short. Hair must be of one colour, which is
the pupil’s name and House. Uniform and sports
a natural colour for hair.
clothing purchased from the College may be
Girls may wear a single pair of earrings or ear labelled while you wait using pre-printed heat
studs in the lower earlobes (facial or other body seal name tapes. There is a
piercing is not allowed), and a ring or a crucifix, charge for this service.
28 29School Uniform Senior School Uniform Boys
Those items marked with an asterisk* may only COLLEGE STORE UNIFORM - COMPULSORY 2 Pairs navy blue rugby/games shorts*
be purchased at the Epsom College Store. If your Appointments for uniform fitting are strictly 1 Navy blue blazer* 2 Pairs long socks (1 pair House colours/
son or daughter is a Boarder, you will be advised by booking only and can be made by e-mail to 2 Pairs of dark grey striped trousers* 1 pair College colours)*
by the College Store what quantity of each item shop@epsomcollege.org.uk or by telephone to
1 College navy blue v-necked pullover* 1 White College PE top*
of uniform is required. The parents of Day Boys 01372 821122.
or Girls may feel that their children can manage 2 House ties* 1 House polo shirt*
with less. Sports equipment is available from the During the summer holidays the store will 4 Striped College shirts* 1 Navy College base layer*
College Store throughout the year. be open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00. 2 Plain white shirts - to be worn for formal 1 Pair of blue with white tab PE shorts*
It will also be open on the last weekend of the occasions 1 Pair of blue swimming jammers*
All articles of clothing and personal property holidays (Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September) 6 Pairs of black or grey socks 1 Pair of rugby and/or football boots -
must be clearly marked with the pupil’s name from 10:00 to 16:00.
1 Pair of black polishable shoes - sensible with regulation safety studs
and House initials – clothing purchased from the
Store can be labelled with name and House at the The store is managed on behalf of the College by style and unadorned (no boots) 1 Pair of indoor training shoes
time of purchase during kitting out. Quantities Stevensons. Uniform is available to order online 2 Holdalls - one for books and (non-marking sole)
of uniform required are approximate and, for at www.stevensons.co.uk In-store uniform one for sports clothing 1 Pair of outdoor training shoes
Boarders, enough clothing should be purchased purchases may be paid for by cash or credit/ 1 Zip Wallet (for iPad, pencil case and 2 Pairs of white sport socks
to allow for up to one week for the return of debit card. reading book)* 2 Towels - medium size with loops for hanging
laundered clothes. 1 iPad stylus (only 1 for Day Boys)
1 Mouthguard (compulsory for rugby;
UNIFORM - OPTIONAL see Titan leaflet in new Pupil Information)
1 Plain, dark coloured overcoat, raincoat,
waxed jacket or similar, which must be GAMES KIT - OPTIONAL
long enough to cover the blazer. It should 1 College waterproof top*
not be leather, nor should it display
1 College hooped athletics vest*
large lettering or logos.
(Summer Term - athletics opters only)
1 Padlock (a 2nd may be required in Day
1 Singlet in House colours - Athletics
Houses)
(Summer term)*
1 Trunk or large case - plus padlock
1 Navy blue base layer leggings
(recommended for Boarders)
1 College cricket pullover or slipover
1 Tuck box - plus padlock
(Summer Term - cricket opters only)*
2 College cricket shirts (Summer Term -
GAMES KIT - COMPULSORY
cricket opters only)*
1 Pair navy blue College track suit
trousers/fitted bottoms* 1 Pair of College cricket trousers
(Summer Term - cricket opters only)*
1 Navy blue College midlayer*
1 Subs jacket
1 Reversible rugby/games shirt - College
1 College beanie
stripe*
1 College cricket cap
1 Rugby/games shirt - House stripe*
30 31Senior School Uniform Girls
UNIFORM - COMPULSORY GAMES KIT - COMPULSORY
1 Navy blue blazer* 1 Pair navy blue College track suit trousers/
2 Regulation grey striped skirts* fitted bottoms*
to be fitted on the knee, and second 1 Navy blue College midlayer*
skirt purchased is recommended to be of 1 Striped College games shirt*
longer length to allow for growth. 1 White College PE top*
1 Charcoal grey v-necked 1 House polo shirt*
pullover with House trim* 1 games/PE skort or blue football/PE shorts*
1 House lapel badge* 1 Navy College base layer*
4 Striped revere neck College shirt* 2 Pairs of long sports socks (1 pair College colours/
2 Plain white revere neck shirts - to be 1 pair House colours)*
worn for formal occasions 1 Swimming costume - one piece, navy blue or black
6 Pairs of tights - black, nearly black or 1 Swimming hat and goggles
flesh coloured
1 Pair of indoor training shoes (non-marking sole)
1 Pair of black polishable shoes. Max heel
1 Pair of outdoor training shoes
height 3cm (no stiletto heels of any
height) sensible style & unadorned. 1 Pair of astro turf trainers
No boots or pumps. 2 Pairs of white sports socks
2 Holdalls - one for books and 2 Towels - medium size with loops for hanging
one for sports clothing (only 1 for Day Girls)
1 Zip Wallet (for iPad, pencil case and 1 Hockey stick (Michaelmas Term)
reading book)* 1 Mouthguard (compulsory for hockey; see Titan
1 iPad stylus leaflet in New Pupil Information)
UNIFORM - OPTIONAL GAMES KIT - OPTIONAL
1 Plain, dark coloured overcoat, raincoat, 1 College waterproof top*
waxed jacket or similar, which must be 1 College hooped athletics vest* (Summer Term -
long enough to cover the blazer. athletics opters only)
It should not be leather, nor should it 1 Vest in House colours - Athletics (Summer Term)*
display large lettering or logos. 1 Navy blue base layer leggings
1 Padlock (a second may be required in 1 White games skirt/shorts (Summer Term - tennis
Day Houses) opters only)
1 Trunk or large case - plus padlock 1 Navy athletic training shorts
(recommended for Boarders)
1 Tennis racquet (Summer Term - tennis opters only)
1 Tuck box - plus padlock 1 Pair navy cropped gym/athletics leggings*
1 Subs jacket
1 College beanie
1 College cricket cap
32 33Sixth Form Uniform Boys
UNIFORM - COMPULSORY 1 Pair of plain navy shorts*
2 House ties* 2 Pairs of short plain sport socks
1 Traditional two or three-piece, single- 1 Pair of indoor training shoes (non-marking sole)
breasted suit in black, navy blue or 1 Pair of outdoor training shoes
charcoal, plain or pinstripe 2 Towels - medium size with loops for hanging
1 V-necked pullover of a single colour (only 1 for Day Boys)
2 Plain white shirts - to be worn for formal
occasions THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE REQUIRED,
4 Other shirts - these must have DEPENDING ON THE SPORTS TO BE PLAYED:
a pale and delicate shade of colour and 1 Reversible rugby/games shirt - College stripe*
may have a feint stripe 1 Singlet in House colours - Gym and Athletics*
6 Pairs of black or grey socks 1 Pair games socks in College colours
1 Pair of black polishable shoes - sensible (games opters)*
style and unadorned (no boots) 1 College Athletics vest*
2 Holdalls - one for books and 1 Navy College base layer*
one for sports clothing 1 College waterproof top*
1 Pair of swimming shorts - navy
UNIFORM - OPTIONAL 1 Swimming hat and goggles
1 Plain, dark coloured overcoat, raincoat, 1 Pair of rugby and/or football boots -
waxed jacket or similar, which must be with regulation safety studs
long enough to cover the jacket. 2 Pairs navy blue rugby shorts
It should not be leather, nor should it 1 Navy blue base layer leggings
display large lettering or logos.
1 Mouthguard (compulsory for rugbys see
1 Padlock (a second may be required in Titan leaflet in New Pupil Information)
Day Houses)
1 College cricket pullover or slipover (
1 Trunk or large case - plus padlock Summer Term - cricket opters only)*
(recommended for Boarders)
2 College cricket shirts
1 Tuck box - plus padlock (Summer Term - cricket opters only)*
1 Pair of College cricket trousers
GAMES KIT - COMPULSORY (Summer Term - cricket opters only)*
1 Pair navy blue College rack suit trousers/ 1 Subs Jacket
fitted bottoms*
1 Navy blue College midlayer*
1 Rugby/Games shirt - House stripe*
1 Pair games socks in House colours*
1 White College polo shirt*
1 House polo shirt*
34 35Sixth Form Uniform Girls
UNIFORM - COMPULSORY UNIFORM - OPTIONAL
1 House lapel badge* 1 Plain, dark coloured overcoat, raincoat, waxed
A traditional suit to consist of jacket or similar, which must be long enough to
1 jacket with lapels and buttons at the cover the jacket.
front, and 2 skirts in dark navy, black or It should not be leather, nor should it display large
charcoal grey or pinstripe. The skirt must lettering or logos.
be tailored in style and of non-stretchy 1 Padlock (a second may be required in Day Houses)
fabric and must be fitted on the knee. 1 Trunk or large case - plus padlock (recommended
(The fabric must match the jacket of the for Boarders)
suit). 1 Tuck box - plus padlock
The vast majority of sixth form girls at
Epsom do wear a skirt suit. However, a
GAMES KIT - COMPULSORY
trouser suit is also acceptable providing
1 Pair navy blue College track suit trousers*
that it is dark navy or black with no
pattern or stripes. The fabric of the jacket 1 Navy blue College sweatshirt*
and trousers must match and the trousers 1 House polo shirt*
must be tailored and of a classic design 1 White College polo shirt*
(not ‘skinny fit’). 1 Navy blue games skort*
1 V-necked pullover of a single colour 1 Navy athletic training shorts
2 Plain white shirts - to be worn for formal 1 Pair of indoor training shoes (non-marking sole)
occasions 1 Pair of outdoor training shoes
4 Other shirts - these must have 2 Pairs white sports socks
a pale and delicate shade of colour and 2 Towels - medium size with loops for hanging (only
may have a feint stripe 1 for Day Girls)
6 Pairs of tights - black, nearly black or
flesh coloured (no bare legs) THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE REQUIRED,
1 Pair of black polishable shoes. Max heel DEPENDING ON THE SPORTS TO BE PLAYED:
height 5cm (no stiletto heels of any 1 Striped College hockey shirt*
height) sensible style and unadorned. 1 Navy College base layer*
No boots or pumps. 1 College waterproof top*
2 Holdalls - one for books and 1 College vest or shirt (athletics opters only)*
one for sports clothing 1 Pair College sports socks* (hockey players only)
1 Pair long games socks in House colours*
1 Pair long games socks in College colours*
1 Swimming costume - one piece, navy blue
1 Swimming hat and goggles
1 Navy blue base layer long leggings
1 Pair navy cropped gym/athletics leggings*
1 Mouthguard (compulsory for hockey;
see Titan leaflet in New Pupil Information)
1 Subs jacket
36 37What to bring
In addition to the uniform requirements,
boarders will need to bring the following:
• Bathroom flannels/towels
• Toiletries
• Nightwear
• Pencil case and stationery, including
scientific calculator
• Padlocks (for optional tuck box and/or
lockable cupboard in room for personal
belongings)
• ‘Mufti’. This is the term for a pupil’s
own clothes. Pupils may wear mufti after
6.00pm each evening and after 3.00pm on
Saturdays. Dress is casual and most pupils
tend to relax in tracksuit bottoms/t-shirt/
sweatshirt or jeans/leggings and top.
Clothes are washed in the College laundry
and returned to the Boarding House within
48 hours. Pupils may also bring, if they wish,
items to personalise their room such as photos
and posters and tuck (snacks/treats).
The College supplies all duvets, pillows and
covers which meet fire safety regulations.
Pupils are not permitted to supply their
own bedding. Whilst small electrical devices
(such as hairdryers, phone chargers etc) are
permitted, pupils are not permitted to bring
any cooking equipment (e.g., kettles, rice
cookers), television sets or any other electrical
equipment. Small personal fridges are only
permitted for students who require this for
storage of medication and the Housemaster/
Mistress must be made aware of this in
advance. All electrical devices brought into
the College will be PAT tested to ensure they
meet UK safety regulations.
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