34 NAVY NEWS, SEPTEMBER 2007
Truro excels
Co-educational Independent Day & Boarding School 3-18yrs
Shebbear, Beaworthy, North Devon EX21 5HJ
Tel: 01409 282001 info@shebbearcollege.co.uk
Strong academic record. all round
‘Home from Home’ environment.
TRURO High School for Girls from nursery through to sixth
Weekly Boarding available.
is an independent day and form, small class sizes, individual
Experienced in meeting the needs
boarding school set in the heart of attention and a warm, friendly
of service children.
Cornwall. atmosphere are seen as equally key
Over 60 extra-curricular activities.
First established in 1880, it to a pupil’s overall development.
has a long and proud record of “We do our very best to ensure
academic achievement – with that each and every girl is happy
You will not get better
pupils consistently achieving here – whether she is a day girl
pastoral care for your child.
excellent qualifications at both
HM F
or a boarder,’ said headmaster
Discou Simple as that. GCSE and A-level. Michael McDowell.
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plays a major role in maintaining succeeds because everything – the
the school’s enviable reputation
Providing the best in education since 1841
teaching, the environment, the
● Students from Portsmouth High School get into character for their
philosophy – is specifically geared
musical All for the Children
to female requirements.
“Pupils don’t have all the
distractions that sharing a
Open Day
Local history
classroom with boys can bring,
they are free to develop their own
individual self-confidence.
“And, because there is no sexual
brought to life
stereotyping associated with the
Portsmouth High School
subjects on offer, they can, if they
JOHN Pounds, who inspired the Nelson – The Hero two years ago, I
wish, choose options traditionally
Ragged Schools movement in the started looking around for another
seen as more male without fear of
UK, was the subject of a lively character from local history on
appearing ‘uncool’.”
musical production by pupils at which to base a work.
Saturday 6 October
The school’s boarding facilities
Portsmouth High School this “John Pounds seemed the
are currently undergoing a major
summer. ideal person given his link with
9.30 to 12.30
facelift with en-suite facilities for
The Year 7 and 8 pupils education.”
all rooms.
performed the musical entitled All Michelle Hainsworth, drama
A wide range of activities – for the Children, which charts the teacher and director of the
including surfing, sailing, cycling life of this Portsmouth-born man, production, said: “The musical is
An independent day
and riding – are regularly organised who started his working life as a special as it has been written by
for boarders and, with easy access dock worker before retraining as a staff at the school.
school for girls from to Truro town centre, local cobbler and setting up shop in Old “The more we found out about
Nursery through to the
beaches and nearby attractions, Portsmouth. the man and his influence, the
the girls are kept fully entertained Shoppers at Gunwharf Quays more we found to write about.
Sixth Form
by caring, dedicated staff. saw edited highlights of the “We have had a huge amount of
“I’ve boarded at Truro High production as the girls performed interest from local primary schools
School for six years and I’ve made as part of Portsmouth Festivities. and it is great that we will get the
so many friends,’ said 17-year-old Over 150 pupils from local junior opportunity to perform our work
Harriet Rafferty. schools watched the production to pupils from three local schools.
“There’s always plenty going at the John Pounds Centre in “We are delighted that the
on and the facilities are great. I Portsea, before taking part in a children of today are still learning
love it here.” drama and music workshop led by from him and about him.”023 9282 6714t
For further information or staff and sixth form. Visitors to the school’s open day
admissions@por.gdst.nete
to arrange an interview and Angela Blackwell, director of on Saturday October 6 will be able
personalised tour, ring Frances music at the school, said: “After to see extracts of the production
www.gdst.net/portsmouthhighw
Ellison on 01872 272830. the success of our school musical as well as tour the school.
Full Boarder
Children‛s
Education
Advisory
Service
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CURRICULUM CONCERNS
EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCES
ADMISSIONS TO SCHOOLS
Weekly Boarder
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
CEAS is here to help you!
Contact us on:
01980 61 8244 or
enquiries@ceas.detsa.co.uk
Truro High School for Girls
Girls matter at Truro High School, where every individual is
positively encouraged to realise her own potential. As well as a great
education, boarders can expect en-suite bedrooms, spacious social
facilities, a full programme of activities and excellent pastoral care
- all provided within a small, safe, nurturing home away from home.
For a personal tour of the school or more information on our
upcoming Open Days, please contact Mrs Ellison on 01872 272830.
Scholarships and assisted places available.
01872 272830 www.trurohigh.co.uk
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