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Senior School and Sixth Form Open Afternoon

Open Afternoons take place each term and offer an opportunity to visit us on a normal school day.  The Master will give a welcome and introduction to the School and its ethos, and a pupil panel will be on hand to talk about their life at school and to take questions.  This event also includes a school tour during which families are invited to observe lessons in progress and ask questions of their pupil guides, followed by an opportunity to meet prefects and Senior School and Sixth Form staff over refreshments for further discussions.

Prospective pupils are very welcome to join their parents at this event.

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Sixth Form Open Evening

The Sixth Form Open Evening takes place each May and is an opportunity for prospective Sixth Formers to meet Heads of Department and current Sixth Form pupils and to find out more about their possible A Level choices and life in the Sixth Form at MCS including CSO, Waynflete Studies, UCAS support, Music, Sport and Drama.  During their self-directed tours, families are invited to visit our Sixth Form Centre and subject departments to ensure all their questions are answered.

As there are no sit-down talks or presentations at the Open Evening, families may also like to attend an Open Afternoon or the Whole School Open Day.

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Senior School Taster Evening

This event takes place each October and is for pupils in Year 6 who are looking for either Year 7 (11+) entry or Year 9 (Pretest) entry.  Pupils are invited to come and experience two contrasting lessons and are given supper while parents hear from our Senior Leadership team and current pupils, who showcase just a few highlights of our extra-curricular offering. This is an ideal opportunity for pupils to get a feel for lessons and life at MCS and for parents to learn a little more about what we offer beyond the classroom.

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Pre-test Admissions Information Evening

This event takes place online via Teams and is aimed at families whose sons are currently studying at a prep school and who would like to find out more about Pre-test entry. There will be presentations about the process and the opportunity to submit questions during a live Q&A session.

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Junior School Open Morning

Junior School Open Mornings take place each term and families hear from the Master and the Head of the Junior School before enjoying a tour of the school with our J4 (Year 6) pupils.  As these events take place on a normal school day, families are invited to observe lessons in progress and then have further discussions with key Junior School staff over refreshments.

Prospective pupils are very welcome to come along, but this event is also suitable for parents who wish to have a first look at the Junior School by themselves before returning at a later date with their child.

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Junior School Taster Morning

We run three Junior School Taster Mornings each year for pupils looking at entry into Year 3 (7+), Year 4 (8+) and Year 5 (9+).  Pupils are dropped off at the start of the day and after a warm welcome (and perhaps a biscuit or pastry!), will spend the morning making friends while enjoying some exciting taster sessions in Art, Music, Sport and Science.

These mornings give pupils the chance to get a ‘taste of life’ in the Junior School and helps them familiarise themselves with the Junior School and our staff in advance of joining us in January during the admissions process, which means they are much more relaxed on the day when taking their assessments.

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Whole School Open Event

Our Open Day takes place on the second or third Saturday of September and offers an opportunity for you to look around the whole school at leisure.  Visiting families are invited to attend a welcome address from the Master before touring the school with current pupils.

Families have an opportunity to meet subject teachers and pupils studying each subject, and to learn more about our co-curricular activities. Prospective pupils are welcome to join in with the wide range of classroom activities on offer in each Department and refreshments are available at the end of each tour, giving families an  opportunity to chat with senior staff and the admissions team.  Families are then welcome to continue to explore any other particular areas of interest in the School.

We recommend that families looking at the Junior School also tour the Senior School if time allows, so that they can start to build a picture of their child’s longer term educational path.

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Bursary Information Evening

This event takes place online each October via Microsoft Teams.  Families are able to watch presentations explaining the bursary application process and the requirements for applying for a bursary.  All attendees are anonymous to each other and have the opportunity to anonymously submit questions during a live Q&A session.

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