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Welcome to King’s
Joining a new school is an exciting and sometimes a little daunting experience. We all know what it’s like to start somewhere new and it’s important to remember that all pupils and teachers were once new to King’s too. King’s is a very warm and welcoming school and we are all very much looking forward to you becoming part of our family.
We are sure that many of you will be feeling both excited and nervous about starting senior school. To ensure you are ready for a brilliant year ahead, we have brought together everything you need to know about life in the Lower Years at King’s Worcester.
Here on our ‘Joining King’s’ Hub you will find:
- A map of the school site, so you can familiarise yourself with important locations such as the Lower Years building and the Dining Room
- Getting to King’s, everything you need to know about transport
- School Uniform, what you need and how your parents or guardians can order it
- Essential Tips on Settling In, written by our current Year 7
- Clubs and Activities you can join
- Music at King’s, information about music lessons, and how to express an interest in taking them
- Links to our social media channels, podcast and newsletter
Induction Events
If you are joining us in Year 7, you have now been invited to an Induction Event on Thursday 27th June 2024. Here you will have an opportunity to experience a tour of the campus, meet your Tutors and also ask any questions you may have. Don’t forget to make a note of these questions as and when you think of them.
If you are joining us in Year 8 then you will be contacted soon with opportunities to visit us for an induction.
We are all looking forward to getting to know you over the coming weeks and months. September will be here soon and, shortly after that, you will feel as though you have always been part of ‘Big King’s’!
Getting Around King’s
We understand that moving up to King’s Worcester from either of our junior schools or your current primary or prep school can feel a little daunting. You have gone from being at the top of your current school and knowing your way around, to a much bigger place with lots of buildings, facilities and classrooms to find.
If you’d like to familiarise yourself with the school campus you can download (and print) the map below or you can visit our 360o interactive virtual tour. Please note a copy of map will be provided to you in the A-Z Pupil Guide, which you will receive prior to starting.
Getting to (and from) King’s
Travelling to King’s Worcester is straightforward, as the city and school are served by a good road network, has two train stations, and many daily coaches/buses covering a wide radius and fitting in with the school day.
For more information on all the different transport options, view the Transport page of our website.
Lower Years Handbook
Please get in touch with our Admissions Team (registrar@ksw.org.uk) for the most recent Lower Years Handbook.
Lower Years Uniform
Our uniform is a very important part of our identity and is designed to allow pupils to feel smart and comfortable in their day-to-day activities. Our uniform and sports kit is offered by leading school uniform providers Schoolblazer and Canterbury, via provider Tacklebag.
More information on our uniform can be found on our uniform page, alternatively, you can download and print our Senior School Uniform Guide.
Meet Fourth Form Pupils, Ryan & Caitlin
Current Lower Fourth Pupil, Ryan and Upper Fourth Pupil, Caitlin offer an insight into joining King’s and life at the Senior School.
Settling In – Pupil Top Tips
We all know that making the transition from your Primary or Junior School can be a big step, that’s why we’ve enlisted the help of our current Year 7 pupils. Like you, they were once new to King’s and so have come up with some handy tips to help ensure you are prepared for your move to King’s Worcester.
Clubs & Activities
Whether you’re sporty, creative, a keen debater, or interested in coding, we have over one hundred clubs and societies at King’s Worcester, so our pupils develop a range of skills and qualities. Our co-curriculum encourages life-long interests and healthy, creative, and fulfilling habits of body and mind. A great way to visualise the different categories is on our interactive Co-Curriculum Wheel.
Pupils book their clubs at the start of each term. At the start of the Autumn Term, pupils have the opportunity to attend our activities fair where they can learn more about each club and sign up for their Autumn Term Clubs.
Music Lessons at King’s
Musical opportunities at King’s are extensive; with a wide range of orchestras, ensembles, choirs and open mic nights you can get involved with. Whether you have never picked up an instrument before or you are looking to further develop your skills.
If you are interested in having music lessons in one or more instruments, just fill out the form below.
*King’s St Alban’s pupils who currently have music lessons need not complete the form.
Music Lesson Booking Form
All music lessons are £218 per term (assuming 10 lessons a term) and we aim to provide 30 lessons per year. Instrumental/Voice teachers will invoice parents directly.
Keep in Touch
As well as the induction you have to look forward to, you can always keep in touch with what’s going on at King’s Worcester on our social media channels:
We also have a pupil-led school radio and podcast, The King’s Voice. You can listen to previous episodes here.
You can also sign-up for our school newsletter, which goes out bi-weekly during term-time: