40 NAVY NEWS, APRIL 2007
Cranbrook crosses
Music at the heart
the final frontier
of Royal Hospital
CRANBROOK’S story is a co-educational, academic day that the atmosphere in the hous-
remarkable one. It was estab- and boarding school catering for es is both warm and friendly.
lished in 1518 as a free Grammar the top 20 to 25 per cent of the Since boarding is on a term-
THE ROYAL Hospital School, in in April 2008, will house
School for the poor boys of ability range. ly basis, there are activities
Holbrook, has a fi ne musical tra- a 200-seat recital hall,
Cranbrook, and it received a Boarding houses are in the arranged for each weekend.
dition largely stemming from its 18 practice and special-
Royal Charter from Queen care of resident staff with small Cranbrook expects and obtains
naval heritage. ist rooms, a technical suite
Elizabeth I in 1573. dormitories or single study bed- high standards of personal
The 130-strong Chapel choir and even a sound-proofed
It is now translated into rooms and generous common
behaviour and self discipline.
has sung at prestigious events at ‘rock room’ where budding
a thriving grant-maintained rooms, and the school ensures
The school has a 400-seat,
St Paul’s Cathedral and the Royal pop stars can launch their
fully-equipped theatre which
Albert Hall. future career.
As well as playing regularly The lobby of the music
CHILTON CANTELO SCHOOL
is used for musical as well as
dramatic productions.
for the school’s own ceremonial school will be a place to
Chilton Cantelo, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8BG Other facilities include a
parades, the school band has meet and gather on a day-
performed at the Royal Tourna- to-day basis and during
“IT’S FUN - IT’S LIKE LIVING AT HOME”
performing arts centre (with a
ment at Earls Court, Lord’s Crick-
recording studio), a sixth form
public performances.
et Ground and Twickenham.
centre, a design technology
Director of music Peter
Chilton is a 400-strong, ‘family’ school for boys and
Both the band and choir have Crompton said: “This out-
centre, playing fields, a heated
girls aged 7–16, both Boarding and Day, where young
toured extensively, both in the UK standing new facility will
swimming pool, squash and
and abroad, most recently to Sri give pupils the opportunity
people grow into the best version of themselves.
tennis courts, a sports hall with
Lanka, Paris and Venice. to try a whole range of in-
Small classes ++ excellent results (100% 5+ A*-C) ++ varied
dance studio, climbing wall
On a day-to-day basis the whole struments and to learn to
and multi-gym and an astroturf
● The Chapel Choir at Royal Hospital
school enjoys daily singing in the appreciate music as part of
programme of weekday/weekend activities ++ individual pitch.
Chapel and over 300 pupils play at their all-round education. an exciting time for us.”
attention ++ stunning location ++
Piers Sellers, the NASA astro-
least one instrument during their “The school will also be able For more information about
naut and ‘old boy’ of the school,
time at the Royal Hospital School. to further develop its links with music at the school and scholarship
Fees from £490 + CEA
opened the brand new observa-
Music forms part of the junior the local community through applications, contact the director
Tel: 01935 850555 Fax: 01935 850482
tory and the 22.5 inch reflect-
curriculum and is offered as an musical performances and of music on 01473 326222 or
ing Newtonian telescope in May
academic subject at both GCSE concerts on a regular basis – it is
music@royalhospitalschool.org.
2006.
and A-level.
The large sixth form of over There are gala performances,
300 students has an excellent musicals, lunchtime recitals and
record as over 95 per cent go on performances by small ensembles.
Doors open at
to university. In 2006 students The school is now looking to the
achieved 65 per cent A and B future and a multi-million pound
grades. music school, due for completion
Portsmouth High
PARENTS thinking about the
next stage of their daughter’s edu-
cation will be offered a warm wel-
come at Portsmouth High School
along with many opportunities to
visit over the coming months.
Drop-in mornings give parents
and their children the opportunity
to see all sections of the school in
action on a normal working day.
The next drop-in mornings are
10:00-12:00 on Friday April 27
and Tuesday May 22. Drop-in
mornings are an ideal opportunity
to find out more about the school,
tour the facilities and chat with
staff.
● Girls at Portsmouth High
Girls currently in Years 5, think-
ing of joining Year 7 in September said: “For parents, deciding on
2008, are invited to a taster day on a school for their child is a big
Tuesday May 22. decision, which is why drop-in
Taster days have proved very mornings and taster days are a
popular and allow the girls to great opportunity for them and
familiarise themselves with the their children to come and visit
surroundings, take part in lessons us, to get a feel for the atmosphere
and meet staff and pupils and to of the school and everything that
get a real ‘feel’ for the school. we have to offer, as well as ask as
Booking is essential for this many questions as they want.”
taster day. Parents of younger For those unable to attend these
children are encouraged to make events, individual appointments,
an individual play-date session in visits and shadowing sessions can
the nursery class. be arranged.
The nursery, which opened Shadowing days are also a great
in September 2005, allows the opportunity for older students to
school to offer continuity of edu- spend time in the sixth form to
cation throughout the foundation find out about different A-level
stage. options and to discover what life
During the session children can in the sixth form is like.
play and explore and parents can Those interested in drop-in
tour the Early Years building and mornings, taster days and indi-
meet and chat with staff about all vidual shadowing sessions should
that the nursery and school has to contact the admissions secretary
offer them and their child. on 023 9282 6714 for more infor-
Headmistress Jenny Clough mation.
THE
DUKE OF YORK’S ROYAL MILITARY
SCHOOL
‘More than a school to me’
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
040_NN_apr.indd 1 16/3/07 11:34:35 041_NN_apr.indd 1 16/3/07 11:41:04
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61