The first year at Epsom provides a solid foundation for the rest of your child’s time at the College. This year is a busy and enriching one, and a successful bridge between junior and senior school. Your child will settle in, make good friends, and quickly become part of Epsom College.
That starts with making sure that you feel at home with the way we do things here.
The information on these pages should give you an idea of what to expect from the College.
Please go through the content on these pages with your child, but if you have questions, just get in touch.
Start of Term – Sunday 31 August
All new pupils and parents will need to attend the Head’s welcome and Chapel service, followed by light refreshments, on Sunday 31 August, 10.30am until midday. Pupils will then return for the first full day of school on Monday 1 September.
Other important dates for your diary
There are various events over the course of the Michaelmas Term, designed to give you the chance to meet other parents and College staff. Details of the following events are being arranged, and dates will be published on the School Calendar, and sent to you via The Thursday Post (our weekly parent newsletter of College notices) in due course:
- Saturday 6 September, 9.30-10.30am: Information Morning, Mermaid Lecture Theatre
- Lower School Chapel, with refreshments afterward
- Meet the Tutors
- Drinks Reception for New Parents – organised by the Friends of Epsom College
- Parents’ Evening
Teambuilding & Residential Trip
We want your child to settle in well and to that end, we have arranged a Teambuilding Day onsite at the College on Friday 19 September. This will be a way for the children to get to know each other outside of the classroom or sports field and continue to forge new friendships.
In June, we take the children on a two-night residential to PGL Marchant’s Hill. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities and relax as the summer term draws to a close. Further information will follow from Dr Mark Farmer, Head of Third Form.
Summer Holiday Courses
Our Holiday Courses are a great way for your child to get to know Epsom a little over the summer, and potentially meet some future classmates.
From mid-July onward we offer a range of courses – cricket, football, tennis, netball and multi-sport courses for boys and girls. We also run a week-long drama course for any budding thespians, as well as art classes and computing courses.
All courses run from 10am until 4pm, with drinks, snacks and lunches provided.
