[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_width_bottom=”4px” border_color_bottom=”#e09900″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Woodcote House” text_orientation=”right” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https:\/\/www.woodcotehouseschool.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/WH-Page-Headers-1.jpg” background_position=”top_center” custom_css_main_element=”min-height:350px” custom_css_title=”position: absolute;||bottom: -310px;||right:-100px;||font-size:50px;||font-weight: normal;” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion icon_color=”#e09900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”25px” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_font=”||||on|||#e09900|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What time do I need to drop my son at Woodcote?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Drop-off in the morning is between 8.00am and 8.20am.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What time should I collect my son from Woodcote?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]The school day finishes at 5.40pm with all homework completed at school.[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can my son have breakfast or supper at school?” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Breakfast is at 7.45am and charged at \u00a312.50 per breakfast for non-boarders.\u00a0 Supper is at 6.00pm and is also charged at \u00a312.50 per supper for non-boarders.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Does my son need to bring any stationery to school?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
All boys need a clear marked pencil case which can be wiped clean, containing the following:<\/p>\n
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Most of these items can be purchased from the school stationery supplies, if lost or forgotten.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Does my son need games kit every day?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Clean games kit should be brought in to school in the green string bag every day.\u00a0 A spare set needs to be kept in school by the matrons for match days.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What times are matches played?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Match fixtures are usually played at 2.30pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How will I know if my son is in a match?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
You will receive an email from the school to confirm whether your son is playing in a match.\u00a0 These are sent out the day before the match.<\/p>\n
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Drop-off on Saturday is between 8.00am and 8.20am.\u00a0 Lessons finish at 11.45am for Chapel.<\/p>\n
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If your son is not playing in a match, he is free to go home at 12.30pm on Saturdays.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Does my son need to stay at school after Chapel on Saturday if he is in a match?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Boys who are playing in matches on Saturday afternoon must stay for lunch after Chapel.\u00a0 Parents of those boys playing in matches are also invited to stay for lunch.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is there a parent group to join for my son\u2019s form?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Parents are welcome to set up a message group for their son’s form and Woodcote will facilitate obtaining consent from parents to share their details.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Who should I talk to if I have any concerns about my son?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Parents should speak with their son\u2019s form tutor in the first instance but are always welcome to discuss any matter about their son with the Headmaster.\u00a0 Medical concerns should be discussed with the School Matron and pastoral matters with either the School Matron or Boarding Master.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How frequently will I receive reports about my son\u2019s progress?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Parents are kept informed of their son\u2019s academic progress throughout the year.\u00a0 Parents will be sent half-termly reports and parents are welcome to meet with their son\u2019s form tutor at any time if they wish to discuss progress face to face.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Does Woodcote help parents to choose and apply for the right senior school?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
The Headmaster meets with all the parents of boys in Year 5 to discuss the process and how Woodcote will support each boy for his senior school applications.\u00a0 Parents and boys will then receive individual meetings and the Headmaster will recommend schools that he thinks will be a good fit.\u00a0 Each boy then receive bespoke support for interview practice and exam preparation.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is my son allowed to invite a boarder home for an Exeat weekend or half-term?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
We encourage our UK boarders to invite overseas boarders home with them for Exeats, and occasionally half-term, if they are unable to go home for these.\u00a0 Woodcote is happy to facilitate getting permissions from the parents.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”When can my son start learning a musical instrument?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Parents will be given the email address of the music department before they join Woodcote and can email any request for music lessons.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”When do music lessons take place?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Music lessons are during the school day but are rotated so that boys do not miss the same lessons.\u00a0 Tutors ensure the boys catch up on any missed work.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How does my son sign up to extra curricular activities\/hobbies?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Parents will be sent an email before their son starts at Woodcote with the details of all activities\/hobbies on offer.\u00a0 Some of these have an additional charge and limited places so will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”When do activities commence?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Activities start in the second week of term.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Are mobile phones allowed at school?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Mobile phones are not allowed at school.\u00a0 Boys arriving on the bus from London may have a device for the journey but this must be handed to the bus driver on arrival at school.\u00a0 It will be returned to him for the journey back to London.\u00a0 Boarders may bring a mobile phone but these will be held by the Matrons during school time and only returned to boys at Exeat weekends and half-term.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Am I allowed to call my son if he is a boarder?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Boys are allowed to call\/video call their parents from school phones\/computers during the week.\u00a0 A rota is set up so that boys have calls on certain nights of the week.\u00a0 If a parent needs to speak with their son urgently, the School Matron or Boarding Office can be called at any time.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is there a lost property point for boys?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Lost property is taken to the Medicine Room for boys to collect.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can you arrange airport transfers for overseas boys?” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”on”]<\/p>\n
Woodcote is happy to arrange transfers for overseas boys going to airports.\u00a0 The cost of the transfer will be added to the school bill.\u00a0 All drivers are known to the school and familiar with the process for dropping off unaccompanied minors with the airlines.<\/p>\n
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