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It is the aim of the School to produce pupils of good all-round
ability who will be useful members of society. First and foremost,
the School insists upon high standards of personal discipline and
upon a co-operative and unselfish attitude from its pupils.
Second, the School looks to all pupils to make the most of their
academic opportunities and talents. The standard aimed for is high.
The teaching staff are well qualified and experienced. Whilst it
is true that there is more to education than the passing of
examinations, the School believes that good qualifications are a
necessity of modern life. Accordingly, it tries to imbue each
pupil with a desire to accept this challenge and to benefit from it.
Third, the School sets out to provide each pupil with the necessary
breadth of education so that personality can be developed to its
fullest extent. Great stress is laid upon doing things well for
their own sake: the pursuit of excellence. Sportsmanship, athletic
ability, musical and artistic talents, craftsmanship and an
appreciation of the 'great outdoors' are values which are given
every encouragement.
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Curriculum and choices
Our main philosophy is that pupils should experience a broad
range of subjects and that "doors should be kept open" for
as long as possible. In the First Year the following subjects
are studied: English, Maths., Science, French,
Computing, Latin, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Design & Technology,
Art, Music and PSHE.
In the Second Year pupils continue to study the same subjects,
but Science is now taught separately as Biology, Chemistry and
Physics. In the Third Year, a small degree of choice is introduced.
Pupils choose from options including Art, Classics, DT, Latin, Music and Spanish.
Towards the end of this year pupils and parents are consulted about which subjects
are to be studied to GCSE level. In the Fourth and Fifth
Years pupils follow their GCSE courses. Most study English Language and English
Literature and all three separate Sciences together with Maths and a Modern Language. To this 'core' of seven subjects are added at least three options from a wide choice of alternatives.
Throughout the School teachers monitor the progress of each
individual closely. In some subjects, notably English, Maths
and Modern Languages, pupils are taught in sets according to
their ability. The standard class size is about 18 - 22.
The School provides Learning Support and English as a Foreign
Language teaching for those who need it, for which an additional
charge is normally made.
Most of our pupils proceed into the Sixth Form, although a
minimum satisfactory performance at GCSE is required. In the Lower
Sixth we encourage pupils to take at least four Advanced
Supplementary (AS) levels and in the Upper Sixth at least
three A2's. In addition, nearly every pupil is prepared for
and takes General Studies at A level.
Curriculum booklets
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
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