NAVY NEWS, SEPTEMBER 2008 39
A school with a love of sailing
Onwards
THE ROYAL Hospital School is a co-educational full and upwards
boarding and day school for 11 to 18 year olds, set in
200 acres of countryside overlooking the River Stour in
Suffolk, England.
at Shebbear
As a result of its unique and proud seafaring herit-
SHEBBEAR College is continu-
age, the school has a dedicated sailing department sec-
ing to enhance its resources. The
ond to none. With a fleet of 40 dinghies ranging from
college unveiled its extensive plan
beginner boats to Olympic pathway craft, every level of
over a year ago, and is continuing
sailing is catered for.
on its quest to become the ‘Best
On joining the school, all Year 7 pupils take part in
Small School in the South West’.
a week-long sailing course when they are taken through
Head teacher Bob Barnes said
the basics, while pupils joining in other year groups
the college, which “never stands
have the opportunity to learn to sail in the afternoons.
still”, is continuing to build on its
As a recognised RYA training centre, the highest
already impressive infrastructure.
levels of safety and tuition are maintained and pupils
The new sixth form centre,
regularly gain qualifications at every level of sailing as
library and state-of-the-art sci-
well as in power boating, windsurfing and dinghy sail-
ence labs have been installed and
ing instruction.
both the boys’ and girls’ boarding
The school also has a fleet of four traditional Cornish
houses have been upgraded.
Shrimpers. These cruising boats can be seen every
Work has finished on a multi-
weekend of the summer term meanderings the local
purpose, all-weather play and
waterways.
sports area for junior and kinder-
Director of Sailing at the Royal Hospital School,
garten pupils. The sports hall has
Andrew Nutton said: “Sailing is a sport that teaches
been re-roofed with three brand
children the ability to deal with everything that the ele-
The new Special Bursary for Forces
new changing rooms and every
ments can throw at them.
class in the school now boasts
“To see an 11-year-old helming a dinghy around
interactive white boards.
the reservoir with a smile running from ear to ear after
The installation of four all-
just three days, can only demonstrate how sailing can
weather outdoor and four impres-
invigorate every one who has a go.
sive indoor nets at a cost of
“I believe that the Royal Hospital School is unique
£50,000, has led Head of Cricket,
in its commitment to sailing and I am personally very
Andy Bryan, to believe that things
proud to be able to pass on my passion for this most
can only get better.
individual of sports.”
“The provision of improved
Not ‘just’ St
facilities has made a huge dif-
Admiral founded Kelly College
ference already this season and,
with the opportunity to use the
John’s School
indoor nets throughout the win-
With a strong tradition of forces children in the school, St John’s
KELLY College, founded by Ad- strong commitment to a whole
ter, I believe that cricket at the
miral Kelly in 1877, is proud of its range of extracurricular activities.
offers the very best all-round boarding solution for boys and
ST JOHN’S School in Sidmouth
college will go from strength to
130 years of service to the Royal The staff are fully involved girls from 7 to 13. In a beautiful location and with extensive
has a long tradition of Forces chil-
strength.”
Navy. Kelly, situated in the beau- seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
dren in the school and believes it
The school currently has its grounds and facilities, St John’s children live life to the full.
tiful south-west of England, offers Kelly enjoys an established repu-
is well positioned to offer the very
highest number of pupils in 16
a co-educational full and weekly tation for good academic results
• Special Bursary for Forces • Strong sporting tradition
best all-round boarding solution
years and has waiting lists for
boarding, and day education for (100 per cent pass rate at A-level • Flexible boarding available • Regular activity weekends
to Forces families.
some year groups.
pupils aged 11-18. It is a school for the last five years, with 72 per
As Angela Parry-Davies
With small class sizes and recent • Co-educational, ages 2-13 • Beautiful, safe, Devon location
of 370 students, of whom half are cent at Grades A + B in 2007)
explained: “St John’s aims to be
results that put us in The Times
boarders. and for its cultural and sporting
• Academic excellence • 20 mins from Exeter airport
much more than ‘just’ a school
top schools in the South West,
Kelly offers all the facilities of achievements.
– it aims to provide an education
Shebbear College can ensure your
a larger school, while retaining One of Kelly’s strengths is the
For details about the Special Bursary call Angela Parry-Davies
for life. We work hard to achieve
child has the best possible start
the advantages in the individual range and diversity of its socie-
in life.
on 01395 513984 or email her at
info@stjohnsdevon.co.uk
academic success, but we also
care and class size of a smaller ties and activities – from squash
believe in providing the founda-
Open week will be held
school. The Preparatory School to shooting, debating to drawing,
tions that will help create rounded
October 13-17. Please ring Mrs
Broadway, Sidmouth
is co-educational and has a fur- sailing to surfing, public speaking
individuals who can succeed in
Rowe on 01409 282001 or e-mail St John’s School
ther 200 pupils aged 2½-11 years. to pottery – with dozens to choose
Devon EX10 8RG
any walk of life.”
registrar@shebbearcollege.
The Prep School shares many of from there is something for every-
co.uk to make an appointment.
EDUCATION FOR LIFE
www.stjohnsdevon.co.uk
The school is also flexible
the facilities of the senior school one to enjoy.
about their approach to boarding.
including boarding from Year 5. The college invites all prospec-
Angela Parry-Davies said: “We
Kelly provides a high-quality, tive families to its annual open
understand that Forces families
well-balanced education with a morning on Saturday October 4.
TWO SCHOOLS WITHIN ONE FOUNDATION
have particular needs – we try to
be as flexible as possible to make
sure that the whole experience is
as positive for parents as it is for V
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2½ ~13
www.hazlegrove.co.uk
our children.”
With a boarding capacity of
around 70 children and an addi- O
01963 440 314
BA22 7JA
tional 200 day children, the
school is large enough to offer a
Chilton Cantelo, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8BG
broad study programme yet small
“The quality of the pastoral care provided by the school to promote
● Committed to providing
enough to retain the special fam-
all pupils well-being and development is outstanding”
ily feel that is so valued by all the
affordable education
Independent Schools Inspectorate 2006
children, parents and staff.
Chilton is a small (430), ‘family’ school for boys and girls aged 7-16,
to service families
For more information about St
Boarding and Day, offering the very best in British education.
● Full programme at weekends
John’s, to arrange a visit or sim-
ply to talk with headmistress Mrs
● Pastoral care is a priority
++ Small classes ++ excellent results ++ varied programme of weekday
Parry-Davies, call 01395 513984,
and weekend activities ++ Individual attention ++ stunning location ++
● Committed to excellence
email info@stjohnsdevon.
in academics, sport,
co.uk or visit the website www.
Tel: 01935 850555 Fax: 01935 850482 E-mail:
ccs@pavilion.co.uk
stjohnsdevon.co.uk
music and drama
A-level Results 2007
kelly
HAZLEGR
“There is something good going
on here and it’s getting them
100% pass rate -
talked about”. GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE
72% A+B Grades
college
CO-EDUCATION BOARDING
● King’s has a large and
ON
thriving boarding community
with outstanding pastoral care
● High achievement is always
encouraged in academic
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studies, sport, drama
and the arts
● Scholarships available
● Forces’ remission 20%
Open Morning
“A thoroughly well turned-out
school in every respect”.
Saturday 4 October, 10am - 12 noon
GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE
Co-educational Boarding, Weekly Boarding and Day School
for pupils aged 11-18, Prep Boarding from Year 5
01749 814 200
Fee reductions for Service families
BA10 0ED
E:
admissions@kellycollege.com
www.kingsbruton.com
13 ~18
T: 01822 813100
KING’S BR
Founded by Admiral Kelly in 1877-
www.kellycollege.com
celebrating 130 years of service to Naval families Tavistock, Devon
SERVING FAMILIES IN THE SOUTH WEST
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