Year 7 Taster MORNING
BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN!
Join us at our amazing Year 7 Taster Morning this autumn. There is a wide variety of activities available to take part in. Perhaps you would like to analyse 'Every Breath You Take' in Chemistry, or get involved in some 'Physical Theatre and Storytelling' in Drama, or even learn how to crack secret codes so that you can save the world, not to mention experiencing the tastes of German cuisine. There are so many options to choose from!
Saturday 7 November 2026
8.45am - 12.30pm
- Open to Year 6 pupils (academic year 2026-27) who are thinking about joining KES in September 2027
- Free event
- Registration is essential due to high demand
- Registration will close on Monday 2 November 2026
- Location: Drop-off and Pick-up at The Wessex Building, King Edward's Senior School, North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU (Click here for a site map)
- Parent Presentation: A short presentation for prospective parents after drop-off at 8.45pm (see details further below)
Throughout the morning, children will have the opportunity to meet and make new friends within their year group, while also enjoying and exploring the wonderful facilities at King Edward’s School. A hot snack and drink will be provided.
During the morning the children will take part in three exciting workshops. Each child should select five different activities which interest them from the Taster Morning registration form, selecting from the list below. We will then ensure they do three of their chosen five. This approach helps ensure a varied and enjoyable programme for everyone. While we cannot guarantee that all preferences will be met, we will do our very best to allocate as many as possible. Pupils will find out what they have been allocated on the morning.
Notes for parents and guardians:
Children should arrive in comfortable clothing (not school uniform) and wear suitable footwear. If choosing a physical activity (e.g. Learn Together, Grow Together), trainers will be required for use in the sports hall.
PARENT PRESENTATION
Parents are warmly invited to stay for tea and coffee after drop-off and attend a short presentation which will cover the following areas:
- Starts from 8.45am (lasting approx. 45mins) - All welcome
- The 11+ assessment - what to expect
- Transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7
- Hear from our Year 8 pupils
- Q&As
We look forward to seeing you there!
SELECT YOUR ACTIVITY CHOICES AND REGISTER
KES taster MORNING OPTIONS
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CAN WE TRUST THE GROUND WE STAND ON?What do Guatemala, Hawaii, Iceland and Indonesia have in common? Why does the west coast of the USA have serious earthquakes and yet the east coast does not? In this session we will explore the exciting world of tectonic hazards and unravel why the earth’s surface is not as steady as we might think!
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A PHILOSOPHICAL ADVENTURE
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PHYSICAL THEATRE AND STORYTELLINGWant to have some fun, whilst physically and vocally exploring the power of storytelling? This fun, interactive and physical workshop will give you the chance to do just that! |
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CODE BREAKINGYour country needs you! In this activity you will use computers to emulate the work of the great code-breakers of the past. Up against a time limit you will need to use intelligence, intuition and a little bit of luck to crack a number of increasingly difficult ciphers in order to unlock their secrets. |
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AN HOUR OF CODESpend an hour learning how to program with Minecraft, using simple drag and drop programming commands. You will be introduced to concepts such as commands, if statements and loops which all modern programs use, but you will be building and navigating your own Minecraft world complete with trees, lava and, of course, sheep. When you complete the challenge, you can print out your own named certificate to take home. |
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LEARN TOGETHER, GROW TOGETHERCome and join the PE department for a chance to experience the gym and then work together on invasion games.
Bring your energy—we’ll bring the challenge! |
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FELT FUNDuring this session you will have the opportunity to use pre-cut pieces of felt to make a hanging felt decoration. You will take home your completed product and can use it to adorn a door handle or the Christmas tree once it up. This activity is located in one of the School's D&T workshops. Be prepared to do some sewing. |
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EVERY BREATH YOU TAKEHave you ever wondered what each breath you take might have in it? Just what exactly is it that makes its way into your body? In this session, you will produce, and test for, a number of different gases. Some essential to life, some gases that you can see and others that you cannot, some that are explosive and others that are deadly! You will also have an opportunity to investigate how a number of these gases are involved in some spectacular chemical reactions. |
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Become a French Artist!Have you ever wanted to create art like a famous artist? In this session, you’ll discover the exciting world of the French artist Henri Matisse, known for his bold colours and striking shapes.
No French (or art!) experience needed - just bring your creativity and imagination. Join us for a morning of colour, creativity, and French-inspired fun! |
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SEEING THE LIGHTHave you ever wondered how a submarine can see above the water, or how light travels from one place to another? In this fun, hands-on session, you will explore how light bounces off surfaces and helps us see the world around us. Through hands-on activities, you’ll discover these ideas for yourself before using what you’ve learned to build your very own periscope to take home. |
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GERMAN FOOD TASTINGGerman Food Tasting Extravaganza! Did you know Haribo is German? Do you know what Salzstangen are? What about Lebkuchen? Come and find out about German food; ten new tastes to experience, including chocolate and Christmas specialities. Learn the German to express what you think about them, and take a sheet of useful phrases home with you. |
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ROMAN BINGOEver wondered how the Romans would have written 6/7? Want to become an expert in a numbering system used by Julius Caesar, Augustus and Constantine? Come along to Roman Bingo and learn how to count like a Roman and then test that knowledge with a few (very competitive) rounds of Bingo – there will be substantial prizes for the winners! |
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LIFE UNDER THE MICROSCOPEIn this practical session you will be using microscopes and other laboratory apparatus to explore the world of some very tiny animals and plants from the school’s conservation area. As well as identifying organisms using a name trail, you will be finding a little about how the animals and plants live – what they eat, how they reproduce and more besides! |
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HISTORICAL MURDER MYSTERYA powerful man lies dead on a stone floor. We need your help to solve the crime! Get ready to play detective as you race against the clock to unravel a series of historical clues to discover the identity of the murdered individual as well as the murderer and their motive! |
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EXPERIMENTAL PRINTMAKINGLooking at the work of different artists for inspiration, you will create a layered print exploring colour, shape and pattern. You will use a range of materials to create marks and texture in Poly block tiles and layer these prints to develop a more complex abstract outcome. Come and learn a new skill and walk away with an original piece of artwork! |
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SPANISH: ¡VIVA ESPAÑADid you know that Spanish is spoken by around 450 million people across 21 different countries? That’s a lot of people to chat with!
Whether you’ve tried Spanish before or it’s your very first time, everyone is welcome. By the end, you’ll be speaking a little Spanish—and maybe even impressing your friends! |
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ONCE UPON A QUEST...Escape into your imagination! Are you a budding writer or an avid reader? Then join us for this fast-paced interactive workshop where we will be creating myths, maps and monsters in a bid to write our very own adventure quest stories. No previous dragon- defeating experience required! |
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