Junior School Taster Morning
Friday 16th October 2026 | 9.30am - 12.30pm
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to our Taster Morning.
We hope that it will be an enjoyable and relaxed opportunity for your child to get to know the school, meet some of our pupils and staff, and gain a sense of what it might be like to be a pupil here.
What to expect
When you arrive, we will be on hand to show you to to the Junior School Hall where your children will get their name badges. At 9.30am the children will be taken off by our lovely Junior School staff to start their activities whilst you will be either free to go, or to have a tour of the school if you’ve requested this. The full schedule for the morning is shown below.
| 9.15 – 9.30am | Arrive at the Junior School |
| 9.30am | Children will be taken off to start their activities and you are free to go, or to have your tour |
| 9.30am | Creative art session – the children will be making autumnal themed art to celebrate the new season |
| 10.15am | Music session – our wonderful Junior School music team will help the children to play a piece on the glockenspiels |
| 10.40am | Break and play time – morning snack will be provided |
| 11am | Sports session – fun and games outside with our Junior School sports team |
| 11.30am | Science session – always a favourite with our visitors, Mr Skipwith will be showing he children how to make volcanoes! |
| 12.30pm | Collection from the Junior School |
Please reassure your child that they will be looked after by our lovely Junior School teachers and staff throughout their visit.
Our entry points
We offer a range of entry points, depending on your child’s current school and age. Our first point of entry is for Year 3 through our 7+ admissions process. Those interested in joining Years 4 or 5 take our 8+ or 9+ entrance assessments.
Our move to co-education
We are excited that during the coming decade MCS will become fully co-educational, offering places to high-achieving boys and girls as we prepare for our 550th anniversary in 2030. Girls will join Year 3 and Year 4 from September 2027 and Year 7 from 2030.
How to apply
The registration deadline for Junior School entry in September 2027 is 31 October 2026.
The Admissions Manager for the Junior School, Jessica Downing, will be on hand throughout to guide you through the process. If you have any questions at all, please just email her on [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Where and when should we arrive?
How do we get to the school?
Do parent need to be present during the event?
Will there be food and drink available?
Should my child wear school uniform?
Can we have a tour of the school?
Before your visit, please could we ask you to read our Visitor Safeguarding and Safety Notice.
Arrangements for visitors with allergies
If you, your child or anyone accompanying you on your visit has an allergy, or if you carry any life-saving or emergency medication that we should be aware of during your visit, please let us know by emailing [email protected].
In advance of your visit you may wish to take a look at our MCS Visitor Safeguarding And Safety Notice and our Allergy and Anaphylaxis Policy.
