NAVY NEWS, SEPTEMBER 2007 33
That bit extra at Wells
Churcher’s – a lesson in life
SOMEONE once said that: of success. per cent A and B grades at A-level
“Children are like wet cement. The opportunities in the class- puts Churcher’s very much in the
WELLS Cathedral School is a co- to pastoral care in which day- students who have other interests Whatever falls on them makes an room are matched outside; the top echelons in the country.
educational independent school pupils belong to boarding houses helps them to maintain a sense impression.” Duke of Edinburgh Award; a The difference between school
for boarders and day pupils aged and share them with their board- of perspective and become more Anyone who has worked in a thriving Combined Cadet Force; and life is that in school, you’re
3–18. ing residents. rounded and better balanced peo- school knows that this is true; it’s global expeditions; unbeaten taught a lesson and then given a
It is an ‘ordinary’ independent The boarding houses are attrac- ple, without some of the undesir- not just about learning your letters sports teams; and many more. test. In life, you’re given a test that
school with a ‘liberal arts’ tive, historical buildings that have able side-effects of ‘hot housing’ and numbers. Exam certificates are the pass- teaches you a lesson.
curriculum, a positive ‘family’ been tastefully renovated in order that has been associated with early There are far more opportuni- port to the next stage in any Churcher’s endeavours to give
atmosphere free of the traditions, to provide suites of study bed- specialisation. ties, experiences and influences. child’s career, and Churcher’s pro- children challenges so that they
some would say pretensions, rooms. For extraordinarily-talented The extraordinary range of vides ‘gold-plated’ ones. may learn from them but always
often associated with independent These buildings and their won- musicians, the ordinariness of experiences at Churcher’s College Churcher’s College unashamed- within a caring and guiding envi-
education. derful grounds help to create an Wells is a distinct advantage. allows children to find a niche in ly strives for and achieves academ- ronment where personal and group
Yet it is also the choir school inspiring campus in which to learn For students who are not musi- which they can enjoy the rewards ic excellence, averaging around 76 success is hugely celebrated.
of Wells Cathedral, educating boy and grow up. cians, the extraordinary musi-
and girl choristers for a cathedral Wells is in a unique position in cal provision provides incredible
choir of international reputation. that it is the only UK specialist opportunities in every aspect of
In addition to all of this it is one music school that runs in parallel their lives, and creates a very
of the five specialist music schools to a regular, independent school. focused and creative atmosphere
in the UK, offering an intensive, For specialist musicians it offers in which students thrive from their
Passion for learning
specialist education and training wider choices, and possibly unex- early years right up to the sixth
to some of the most highly-gifted pected career routes outside music form.
young musicians in this country, that simply are not available at the For more information contact:
and abroad. other specialist music schools. the registrar, telephone: 01749
Foundation for life
The ‘family’ atmosphere is The fact that the specialists 834200 or e-mail: admissions@
derived from a unique approach can live and learn together with
wells-cathedral-school.com.
Hazlegrove pupils face
Open Days - 2007
Saturday 22nd September - Sixth Form Open Morning
Moor challenges
Saturday 29th September - Junior School Open Morning
Saturday 6th October - Senior School Open Morning
Hazlegrove has 100 per cent commitment to ensur- section but were also overall winners of the whole
ing that, for boarders, weekends are well organised event.
and give the pupils a program of events that leaves the Richard Fenwick, headmaster, commented:
day pupils feeling that they are the ones missing out “Terrific news. The pupils displayed so many of
because they have to go home. the characteristics we value so highly at Hazlegrove
Earlier this term twenty pupils took part in the – teamwork, perseverance, problem solving and
Exmoor Challenge. responding so positively in an unknown and demand-
For more information contact The Registrar on 01749 834200 or e-mail:
Spread over three days during a long weekend, the ing situation.
admissions@wells-cathedral-school.com www.wells-cathedral-school.com
pupils had to navigate the way over the moor, solve “This ranks right up there with sporting, academic
problems, answer questions and stick to a tight time and musical success.
schedule as well as camping out for two nights. “Weekends are an important part of life at
This year 116 teams, each consisting of four mem- Hazlegrove. Pupils can develop their personalities
bers, took part from schools and youth organisations and grow in confidence through so many different
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It therefore caused considerable pride at the school “There’s always a good number of staff around and
that Team 5 from Hazlegrove not only won their to our boarders we want to feel like a second home.”
T W O S C H O O L S W I T H I N O N E F O U N D A T I O N
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