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NAVY NEWS, SEPTEMBER 2008 37
Baroness
St John’s
visits Duke
College
THE last academic year has been hosts author
a busy and rewarding one for the
staff and pupils at the Duke of
A WELL-KNOWN children’s au-
York’s.
thor has visited pupils at St John’s
Many trips have taken place
College in Southsea to help spread
abroad as well as at home. There
the word on the importance of
have also been many Adventurous
reading and writing.
Training exercises and Duke of
Isle of Wight-based Diana
WELCOME TO
Edinburgh award challenges.
Kimpton, who writes the popular
True to the nature of the school
Pony-mad Princess series among
the CCF continues to be one of
other titles, joined junior school
OLD SWINFORD
the strongest contingents in the
pupils to speak about her inspira-
country.
tions and experiences whilst writ-
Staff have been very generous
ing children’s stories.
HOSPITAL
with their time with the organisa-
Junior School headmaster Toby
● Pupils from Old Swinford Hospital school enjoying life Shrubsall said: “We were delight-
tion of a ski trip to Fiesch and a
ed and very privileged that Ms
✔ Affordability ✔ Academic excellence
food/textiles trip to Italy.
The school is very excited about
Old Swinford is exceptional
Kimpton shared her experiences
✔ Top grade in all Ofsted inspection categories
and stories; the children were all
having forged new links with
very excited about meeting one
✔ Boarding fees just £3075 per term
Valley Forge Military Academy
AT £3,075 per term for weekly Old Swinford Hospital’s
of their favourite authors and the
and College in Philadelphia this
or full boarding, Old Swinford reputation is based upon excellent
visit most definitely met expecta-
✔ Weekend programme of activities
year. There are lots of exciting
Hospital offers exceptional value academic results, superb facilities
tions.
plans for exchanges and trips
✔ Cadet Force over 150 recruits
for money. and a friendly atmosphere.
“It’s also an important part
between the two famous estab-
Situated in the heart of An extensive range of activities
of our English curriculum at St
✔ Easy access to motorway and airport links
lishments in the future.
England, with easy access to is provided for all students and
John’s.
The school’s military band has
the motorway network and there is an ambitious programme
“We’re fortunate to offer our
been impressive; performing at
Birmingham International Airport, of weekend outings so there is
pupils experiences that are outside
OPEN EVENTS
the Army Rugby Championships
Old Swinford Hospital is a state always something to look forward
the confines of a classroom, but
in Aldershot and at Lord’s where
27th September, 4th October, 9th October
boarding school for boys from to. The popular Cadet Force now are still very relevant and benefi-
England were playing New
11-18, with girls admitted as day numbers over 150 recruits. cial to their learning and educa-
8th November (6th Form) 15th November (6th Form)
Zealand in the first Test match.
students in the sixth form. A wide variety of sports is tion needs.”
The band comprises pupils
Ofsted recently identified Old available, including minority St John’s College is an inde- For further details contact the Registrar on
from aged 12 all the way to the
Swinford Hospital as outstanding, sports such as golf, archery and pendent, co-educational day and
oldest boys and girls in the Sixth
having gained top marks in all 39 fencing. Strong emphasis is placed boarding school for children aged
01384 817325
Form and numbers 115 pupils in
inspection categories and under on developing leadership skills two to 18 situated in the heart of
or email admissions@oshsch.com
total. It forms part of the school’s
the Government’s Popular and and a sense of responsibility to the Southsea.
rich musical heritage.
Successful Schools programme it wider community. Founded as a boy’s school in
OLD SWINFORD HOSPITAL
Amongst other high profile
is embarking upon an expansion For further information, please 1908, the college now attracts
visitors to the Duke of York’s
programme to include a new contact the registrar, on 01384 over 700 pupils and students to its
HEATH LANE, STOURBRIDGE, DY8 1QX
this year Baroness Thatcher of
boarding house, teaching block 817325 or email admissions@ nursery, lower and upper school
Kesteven made a private visit in
website: www.oshsch.com
and extended sports facilities. oshsch.com and sixth form.
April 2008.
Her visit marks a personal
expression of support for our
Service personnel. In honour
of her visit Baroness Thatcher
reviewed the whole school on
• A voluntary aided, mixed 13-18 Grammar School
parade and presented the Senior
Inter-House Drill Competition
• No tuition costs. Boarding fees £2,860 per term
Children‛s
Shield. She also presented for the
• 65% A/B grades at A level. 95% of students go on to University
first time the Baroness Thatcher
Education
Sword of Honour to the most
• Performing Arts Centre, Sixth Form Centre
Advisory
outstanding cadet. • 400 seat theatre, sports hall, astroturf and technology centre
Baroness Thatcher then met
Service
pupils whose parents were active-
• Weekend programmes with a wide range of outdoor pursuits
ly deployed in the Army, the
• Art, design, music and drama thrive
Air Force and also the son of a
• 75 acres of grounds
submarine veteran of the Falklands
War.
Contact the Registrar at:
CURRICULUM CONCERNS
The children thoroughly
Cranbrook School, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JD
enjoyed the visit and felt that
it was a great privilege to meet
Tel: 01580 711804 Fax: 01580 711828 EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCES
Baroness Thatcher. E-mail: registrar@cranbrook.kent.sch.uk
The headmaster said:
www.cranbrookschool.co.uk
ADMISSIONS TO SCHOOLS
“Education is all about opportu-
nity and our pupils were able to
be introduced and chat informally
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
to one of the outstanding political
leaders of our time.
“This is something which will
stay with them all their lives.”
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