Open Events
Our Open Events are designed to give you a flavour of what it is like to be part of the Freemen’s community with plenty of opportunity to meet and chat to our staff and pupils. Our Admissions Team will also always be available to answer any questions you may have about joining Freemen’s.
We have tried to arrange our events throughout the year, so that they are not only at a time to suit you, but also offer you and your child a variety of experiences.
Twice a year, we invite current Year 1 or Year 2 students in for Freemen’s Fun: an afternoon of activities specifically designed for your child to discover Freemen’s for themselves.
Once a year, we invite current Year 5 students in for Discover Freemen's: a morning or afternoon of activities designed for your child to see what Freemen's is like, in advance of sitting the entrance exam the following year, when they are in Year 6.
These events get booked up quickly, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Given the current situation, and until we are able to welcome you to the School, we are offering the option to book a personal appointment with one of our Admissions Team.
Digital Appointments available with our Admissions Team
To arrange an appointment with a member of our Admissions Department at your convenience, please call 01372 822423 or email admissions@freemens.org. Our team will be able to answer all of your questions until such time as we are able to welcome you to the School for a tour.
Upcoming Events:
Freemen's Fun (for children in Year 1): nOw online
An update on our Freemen's Fun activity afternoon
There will be some changes to our advertised activity, in light of the COVid-19 lock-down. We were very much hoping to welcome Year 1 families to Freemen's, but sadly it is looking increasingly unlikely that will be able to happen when Freemen's Fun is due to take place.
However, we would like to reassure you that it remains incredibly important to us that we provide an introduction to Freemen's for Year 1 children during the Summer term. Historically it has been a wonderful, fun-filled activity afternoon and the children who take part have always enjoyed it tremendously. It has also been a great way for parents to see the School and chat to some of our staff and existing families to find out a bit more about what life is like at Freemen's.
Freemen's Fun at home
Until such point we are able to open our doors once more and welcome visitors to Freemen's, we would like to invite you to enjoy some interactive activities for participating children to enjoy from home. From art to science, sport to drama, we are looking to provide an online experience that will give children a flavour of what it is like at our school. Please visit Let's Have Fun to enjoy a flavour of what it is like to be part of the Freemen's Junior School.
Further information and resources
Of course in the meantime, you can always visit our other website pages for more information about Freemen's Junior School or to register for Year 3 entry, visit our Admissions page. We are also regularly updating some fun and interesting activities for children of all ages to do at home on our Lets Stay Connected pages which you and your child may enjoy.
Sixth Form digital Open Evening:
Tuesday 15 september 2020 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Explore what is on offer at Freemen's Sixth Form, where you will hear about the Sixth Form experience at Freemen’s: our new, state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre in Main House, enjoy talks from our Subject Heads of Department, the Headmaster, Head of Sixth Form and of course, our students. The Sixth Form Open Evening is open to prospective students looking to make the move to Freemen's to study A Levels, as well as existing Freemen's Upper 5 students. Given the current restrictions, this event will be hosted as a digital event this year.
Whole school digital open day:
Saturday 3 October 2020 10:00am - 12:30pm
Join us for our Digital Open Day which will include live talks from the Headmaster and other members of the Senior Leadership Team, a virtual tour of the School, and the opportunity to engage with the Head of Admissions, who will be available to answer any questions you may have about joining Freemen's.
Freemen's Fun (for children in Year 2 at the time of the event): Wednesday 7 October 2020 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Join us for our free after school activity session for children who are in Year 2 (from September 2020) at their current school. Pupils are invited to join the fun and take part in two of the following activities (with a third selected in reserve):
- Acting Up - a fun drama session
- Art Attack - getting creative with arts and crafts
- Cool Computing - designing a picture on the computer
- Game on - lively PE games
- Musical Maestros - creating music with percussion
- Young Investigators - fun science experiments
We do our utmost to allocate children to their first two choices, but places will be allocated on a first come first served basis so it is advisable to choose a third activity in reserve. Each activity lasts approximately 30 minutes and parents and siblings are welcome to stay and enjoy refreshments in our Sixth Form Centre, whilst their children are enjoying the fun. The Admissions Team will be on hand to answer any questions about the admissions process and current parents from our Freemen's School Association (FSA) will be available to chat about what The School community has to offer.
Places are limited, so booking is essential. Places can be reserved by completing the form below. On booking, we will contact you again closer to the event with final details.
Attending Freemen's Fun
Discover Freemen's (for children in Year 5 only):
Friday 26 March 2021 9:45am - 11:40am or 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Join us for a morning or afternoon of fun activities to discover what Freemen's is really like.
This day is specifically designed for current Year 5 students who want to join Freemen's in Year 7.
We have a maximum of 20 places in the morning and 20 places in the afternoon. We will run a waiting list too. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Freemen's Fun (for children in Year 1 at the time of the event): Wednesday 28 April 2021 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Join us for our free after school activity session for children who are in Year 1 at their current school, at the time of the event. Pupils are invited to join the fun and take part in two of the following activities (with a third selected in reserve):
- Acting Up - a fun drama session
- Art Attack - getting creative with arts and crafts
- Cool Computing - designing a picture on the computer
- Game on - lively PE games
- Musical Maestros - creating music with percussion
- Young Investigators - fun science experiments
We do our utmost to allocate children to their first two choices, but places will be allocated on a first come first served basis so it is advisable to choose a third activity in reserve. Each activity lasts approximately 30 minutes and parents and siblings are welcome to stay and enjoy refreshments in our Sixth Form Centre, whilst their children are enjoying the fun. The Admissions Team will be on hand to answer any questions about the admissions process and current parents from our Freemen's School Association (FSA) will be available to chat about what The School community has to offer.
Places are limited, so booking is essential. Places can be reserved by completing the form below. On booking, we will contact you again closer to the event with final details.
Attending Freemen's Fun
Whole School Open Evening:
Wednesday 5 May 2021 6:45pm - 8:45pm
Explore Freemen’s with our unique Open Evening. We provide scheduled talks and tours throughout the event. Talks are with our Headmaster and the Heads of Schools. Tours are led by our pupils and give you the opportunity to see all of our fantastic facilities. We will then meet you for refreshments at the end to answer any questions you may have.
To book your place, simply complete this short form below: