Sixth Form – New Parent Information
Everything you need to know about starting at St Columba’s College Sixth Form
Induction Dates
Induction Events |
Date |
| Top Golf Social Event (External students only) | Wednesday 26 June, 9.30am-2.30pm |
| Sixth Form Welcome (All students) | Thursday 27 June, 9.00am-2.30pm |
| New Families Welcome BBQ | Sunday 1 September, 1.00-4.00pm |
Term Dates and School Calendar
School Fees
School Fees
| Year Group | Termly Fee | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception – Prep 2 | £4,769.00 | £953.80 | £5,722.80 |
| Prep 3 | £5,635.00 | £1,126.80 | £6,760.80 |
| Prep 4 | £6,200.00 | £1,240.00 | £7,440.00 |
| Prep 5 & 6 | £6,278.00 | £1,255.60 | £7,533.60 |
| Senior | £7,369.00 | £1,473.80 | £8,842.80 |
Termly fees are payable by the first day of term. You will be sent an invoice just prior to the start of each term by our Finance department.
School fees cover all tuition and costs except public exam fees, trips, uniform, swimming lessons, music tuition, some extra-curricular activities and meals.
The Schedule of Fees is announced to parents by the Chair of Governors at the end of the Lent term. By the Easter weekend, this information is available to all.
Sibling Discount
Sibling discounts are available on fees: second child 3%, third child 4% and fourth child 5%.
Paying Fees Upfront
There is the option to pay for fees upfront. Please contact the Finance department directly to discuss this finance@stcolumbascollege.org.
Payment via Monthly Instalments
School Fee Plan is a provider of finance for school fees and can offer payment via monthly instalments. Please go to MySchoolFeePlan.com for more information.
For further advice or help regarding fees, please contact finance@stcolumbascollege.org.
School Payments via School Gateway
Making Payments
Our online payment system, School Gateway, is used to book and pay for trips, school activities and performances, wrap around care, second hand uniform, coaches, clubs and extra curricular activities, as well as topping up money for lunches and snacks.
A School Gateway account will be set up for new students just before the beginning of the new term (usually a few days before). It can be accessed via the App, or from the Parent Hub page on our website. Further details regarding this will be provided by our Finance department, including an invite with details on how to download the App.
School Uniform and Second Hand Uniform
School Uniform
Day school uniform is available from Stevensons: www.stevensons.co.uk / 01727 853262
School sportswear is available from Tylers: www.tylers-sportswear.co.uk / 01707 396900
Details of the Sixth Form sports kit can be found within the St Columba’s College PE & Games Kit document.
The school dress code lists the daily uniform requirements and items to be purchased. Students do not require to have a St Columba’s College logo on their coats or bags. Coats these should be plain black or dark blue, and non-branded. Bags should also be black and non-branded.
Second Hand Uniform
Second hand uniform, including school blazers and some of the sports kit, is managed by the Prep and Senior Parents’ Associations https://stcolumbascollege.org/scpa-second-hand-uniform/. Second Hand uniform is available on many occasions throughout the year, including at the Welcome BBQ, Coffee Mornings, the Columban Fayre and New Parents’ Welcome Evenings in June. If you cannot attend a sale, please contact the SCPA with details of what you are looking for.
For further information about Second Hand Uniform, please contact the SCPA through the School Office at collegeadmin@stcolumbascollege.org.
Coach Routes and Costs
Coach Transport
School coaches use the nearest public bus stop and arrive at Westminster Lodge: 8.10-8.15am.
Coaches depart from Westminster Lodge carpark at the bottom school gate. On Mondays and Fridays they depart at 4.05pm and when extra-curricular activities are running, late coaches depart on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5pm.
Costs
Daily coaches run at an extra cost from the surrounding districts.
£15.45 – Regular users return journey
£17.40 – Ad hoc full day pass via School Gateway
£8.80 – Single journey for all users
These can be purchased through School Gateway. Please contact the Bursar’s PA, bursarpa@stcolumbascollege.org should you require any information on the coaches or require a permanent seat on one of the routes.
Catering/ Lunches
Catering and Costs
Weekly menus are available to view on the School website. Students can purchase a School meal or bring a packed lunch.
- Senior School lunches: £4.80 per day
We are a nut free school. Food allergies and dietary requirements are catered for and there is always a vegetarian option available. Please ensure to give full details on the data collection and medical forms provided by Admissions.
Meals are provided by a cashless system. Credit can be topped up on the student’s School Gateway account. Lunch costs are deducted on a consumption basis, with the balance at the end of each term rolled forward to the following term.
Music Lessons
Instrumental/ Vocal Lessons Available
The Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) teach weekly half hour music lessons. There is sometimes availability for lessons to be taught before and after school, but this is very limited.
Priority for lunchtime lessons is normally given to GCSE students (Form 5), and A Level students (Upper 6th) are usually taught in their free study periods.
Instrumental lessons currently offered are:
- Voice
- Brass
- Woodwind
- Percussion
- Strings
- Guitar
- Piano /Organ
- Theory of Music
There are no group lessons, individual lessons are taught only.
Costs
Music lessons are £21/ 30 minutes for individual lessons.
Lessons are taught in blocks of 10 per term.
Instrument hire is £30/ per term, most instruments can be rented from the school.
Theory of Music is run as a club and is free.
Ensembles are run as a club and are free.
Parents and Guardians are invoiced directly from the instrumental teacher. Please note as per the parental agreement discontinuation of lessons should be done with half a term’s notice.
Student Involvement in School Activities
Students taking instrumental and vocal lessons are strongly encouraged to be a member of extra-curricular music (Orchestra, Jazz Band, Choir, Barbershop, Brass Ensemble) as this will help develop their playing and they will have further opportunity to enjoy performing.
Grade Examinations
Students are often entered for grade examinations following discussion with their teacher. St Columba’s College is often used as a centre for ABRSM examinations and those set by other boards can be taken externally by arrangement with their teacher.
Booking Lessons
If you are interested in your child taking instrumental/vocal lessons at St Columba’s College please click on the link below and complete the enrolment form:
For the question on Form name, please enter Year group e.g. Year 7, 8, 9 or Sixth Form.
Please note that if filling out the form during the school breaks, there may be a delay in response. If you have any queries please do get in touch with the Music Coordinator Mrs Foxwell foxwell.j@stcolumbascollege.org who is available during term time.
Sixth Form Guide
For all other information and details regarding the Sixth Form please read the Sixth Form Guide below:
