NAVY NEWS, SEPTEMBER 2007 35
Look forward
West Hill’s
Camelot Cantelo
new entry
ONE of Somerset’s best kept se- dedicated staff, it does much to
crets is a small (420 pupils), ISA- ensure that pupils achieve high
FROM September 2007, West Hill
accredited, ‘family’ day or board- academic standards while at the
at Duke of York
Park in Titchfi eld, near Fareham,
ing school for boys and girls aged same time seeking to ensure that
is offering a number of special fees
7-16. every child’s potential is devel-
awards for external children join-
Set in 20 acres of Camelot coun- oped in all areas.
ing the prep school, for children in
tryside, only five miles from Yeovil, “Pupils are articulate and gen-
years 3 to 8.
Chilton Cantelo is an affordable, erally well-motivated in their
THE band of the Duke of York’s
These awards are not specifi-
friendly, flexible school, where all work while the pastoral care they
Royal Military School was de-
cally aimed at the academically-
pupils achieve. receive is excellent. Pupils’ per-
lighted to be invited back to play at
gifted child as other talents are
In September 2006, the sonal development is clearly evi-
Twickenham for the Army vs Navy
equally recognised and valued.
Independent Schools Inspectorate dent in their understanding and
rugby match on May 5
2007.
The headmaster and staff at
reported: “The school takes justi- respect for others, and in their
It is considered that the oppor-
West Hill Park believe that all chil-
fiable pride in the achievements, interest in the wider world.”
tunity to play at an event like this
dren have something to contribute
self-confidence and maturity its There is no substitute for visit-
is all part of the broad educational
to school life.
pupils gain in the time they are in ing the school in person – the
experience that pupils can look the school. school promises that you will not
forward to at the school.
Cranbrook fills
“With its small classes and be disappointed.
The Fanfare Trumpets have
played at Canterbury Cathedral
and during the Lent term pupils
colleges CHILTON CANTELO SCHOOL
joined the Band of the Corps of
the Royal Engineers for a concert
CRANBROOK is a thriving grant-
Chilton Cantelo, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8BG
at the school in aid of the Army
maintained co-educational day
“IT’S FUN - IT’S LIKE LIVING AT HOME”
Benevolent Fund.
and boarding school that caters
During 2007 the 22,000th pupil
for the top 20 to 25 per cent of the
Chilton is a 420-strong, ‘family’ school for boys and
entered the school and, coinci-
ability range.
girls aged 7–16, both Boarding and Day, where young
dently, his great grandfather had
Boarding is on a termly basis
also been a pupil in the school.
with activities arranged for each people grow into the best version of themselves.
Founded by the ‘Grand Old
weekend. Cranbrook expects
Small classes ++ excellent results (100% 5+ A*-C) ++ varied
Duke of York’ the school was the
Picture: DE&S Photographics ● The Duke of York’s band at Twickenham and maintains high standards of
first state-funded and state-admin-
Trips have included a visit to expeditions at home and abroad.
personal behaviour and self
programme of weekday/weekend activities ++ individual
istered school in the country.
the WW1 trenches in France, a The school enjoys an excel-
discipline. attention ++ stunning location ++
Today it enjoys a strong reputa- netball tour to Grenada, French
lent reputation academically and The large sixth form of over
tion and is a popular and success- and German exchanges, a skiing
in sport, music and drama and 300 students has an excellent
Fees from £490 + CEA
ful school. trip to Fiesch in Switzerland, a
pupils at the school can be proud record as over 95 per cent go on
Tel: 01935 850555 Fax: 01935 850482 EMAIL:
ccs@pavillion.co.uk
It has always been exclusively tennis tour to Portugal, a hockey
of all their achievements. to university.
for children whose parents are in tour to South Africa as well as
the Armed Forces. many educational visits to London,
The term ‘Military’ refers to Canterbury and Dover. THE
the parents’ background and the This year a World Challenge
school, therefore, has a unique Expedition to Costa Rica has
DUKE OF YORK’S ROYAL MILITARY
ethos tailormade for Service chil- taken place.
dren. The school has, as you would
SCHOOL
There is always plenty to keep expect, a strong Combined Cadet
the pupils busy and many trips are Force and there are many adven-
organised during a school year. turous activities with regular
• A voluntary aided, mixed 13-18 Grammar School
• No tuition costs. Boarding fees £2,860 per term
• 65% A/B grades at A level. 95% of students go on to University
• Performing Arts Centre, Sixth Form Centre
• 400 seat theatre, sports hall, astroturf and technology centre
• Weekend programmes with a wide range of outdoor pursuits
• Art, design, music and drama thrive
• 75 acres of grounds
Contact the Registrar at:
Cranbrook School, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JD
‘More than a school to me’
Tel: 01580 711804 Fax: 01580 711828
E-mail:
registrar@cranbrook.kent.sch.uk
www.cranbrookschool.co.uk
For further information contact:The Headmaster, The Duke of York’s Royal Military School, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ.
Tel:+0044 (0)1304 245024 Mil: 94284 5024 Fax:+0044 (0)1304 245019 Mil Fax: 94284 5019
E-mail:
headmaster@doyrms.com Website:
www.doyrms.mod.uk
Co-educational Day & Boarding School
Nursery age 2½ to 4 Pre-Prep age 4 to 7 Prep age 7 to 13
• Outstanding academic achievements
West Hill Park School,
• All subjects taught by specialist teachers
Titchfield, Hampshire
• Wide range of extra-curricular activities
PO14 4BS
• Full-time and Flexi Boarding available
(01329) 842356
• 25m Indoor Heated Swimming Pool
www.westhillpark.com
• All-weather floodlit sport pitches
admin@westhillpark.com
• Riding School and Floodlit Arena
• Music School, Art Studio, DT Centre, Science Laboratories and ICT Suites
• Service Bursaries available from Year 3 (Age 7+)
• Rural location with good rail, road and
airport links
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