44 NAVY NEWS, APRIL 2009
York expects...
Military history at
AT THE heart of any good school in 1909 to escape the pollution
lie high expectations. of the city and it has continued
Queen Victoria
Duke of York is proud that yet to thrive. QUEEN Victoria School is unique Pastoral care is given a very
again last summer the school’s In 1994 girls were re-invited in Scotland. It can trace its history high priority along with careers
pupils enjoyed success both in their to join the school and it is now a back to the turn of the last century guidance and personal and social
GCSEs and in their applications full boarding school for children when the idea was fi rst mooted of education.
to universities. whose parents are serving in the a school to commemorate those Queen Victoria School aims
Ninety-four per cent of the British Armed Forces. Scottish soldiers and sailors who to provide a stable ‘home from
Admiral’able St John’s
GCSE candidates gained the It is fully funded by the fell in South Africa during the home’ environment, promote the
government’s benchmark academic Ministry of Defence so those who Boer Wars. welfare and happiness of each
figure of five or more GCSE are serving pay far less termly It is still run by the Ministry of individual child and develop their
SOUTHSEA-based St John’s very clearly, the great value that passes including Mathematics and (currently £550) than state Defence and provides top quality self-esteem.
College has become the fi rst school belonging to a cadet organisation English. boarding or independent schools. education for the children of In addition, there is a very full
in the country to host its own Sea can have for young people. This must be set against an The children can look forward soldiers, sailors, and airmen and programme of sporting, cultural
Cadet Unit: TS Southsea. “As well as having good fun national average of 47 per cent to many special events to celebrate women who are from or have and spiritual development.
The Unit’s official and making friends, they learn and an average in independent the Centenary move to Dover. served in Scotland. Queen Victoria School is a
commissioning ceremony took important life skills – such as team education of 61 per cent. Just The school marching band The children at the school are unique boarding school which
place recently at the school, and work, leadership and problem about all (97 per cent) of our was again invited to play at the aged between 10.5/11 and 18 (P7 seeks to achieve the best that is
was attended by Vice-Admiral solving. sixth form leavers went on to Army Rugby Championships in to S6), the main intake being at possible for its pupils.
Massey, Second Sea Lord and Cdr “They have the chance to gain university, the vast majority of Aldershot in March and can look Primary 7. The school prides itself on
A Giles, Southern Area Officer for various nationally recognised them (96 per cent) being accepted forward to playing again at Lords The school offers its pupils a developing the pupils in the widest
Sea Cadets. Vice Admiral Massey, qualifications, such as those at their university and course of for the cricket match England vs wide and balanced curriculum possible sense and aims to achieve
also a governor of the college, will offered by the Royal Yachting first choice. West Indies in May. following the Scottish educational success academically, in sport,
serve as unit president. Association and the Duke of This year is a very important The Centenary launch took system and includes courses at music, drama and many other
Deputy head Adrian Steele Edinburgh’s Award scheme.” year for the Duke of York’s as it place in February hosted by Standard, Intermediate 2 and extra-curricular areas.
explained: “Initially, the unit will St John’s College headmaster, is celebrates the centenary of the illustrious Old Boy the Lord Higher Grades of the Scottish A very special and unique
be made up of pupils from St Nigel Thorne added: ‘We’re school’s move to Dover from Bishop of Liverpool in the House Certificate of Education. dimension of Queen Victoria
John’s College. In time, we will delighted to launch the first Sea Chelsea. of Lords. Pupils also have the opportunity School is the ceremonial side
be delighted to open it to children Cadet Unit based at a school. The school was originally A special Centennial Parade to study in a number of subjects which preserves the very best of
from the local community.” “I am sure that all those who founded in 1801 to take the sons will also take place through the for the Advanced Higher the School’s traditions.
He added: “The College, in take the first step of enrolling and daughters of soldiers who had streets of Dover in June. examinations. In 2008 the world renowned
partnership with the Marine at TS Southsea will gain great died fighting for their country in The Centenary year also marks Increasingly, pupils move on Pipe-band performed throughout
Society and Sea Cadets, has experience from the opportunities the Revolutionary and Napoleonic the start of the first stage of a multi to Higher and Further Education the Edinburgh Tattoo and have
established this unit to recognise, available.” Wars. million upgrade of the school’s but career links with the Services been invited to perform at Basel,
The school moved to Dover boarding facilities. remain strong. Switzerland this summer.
Wholly West Hill
Country life at Shebbear
• A voluntary aided, mixed 13-18 Grammar School
TO MANY people a boarding of the metropolis, the pupils keep
• No tuition costs. Boarding fees £2,860 per term
WEST Hill Park offers an holistic A wide range of extra-curricular
school in the English countryside in touch with what goes on through
• 65% A/B grades at A level. 95% of students go on to University education. Situated within forty activities takes place after school
conjures up scenes of a bygone e-mail and internet provision.
• Performing Arts Centre, Sixth Form Centre
acres of Hampshire countryside, including fencing, street dance,
age: misty, dewy mornings, a place This rapid communication system
West Hill offers its boys and girls ballet, music, sports, speech
where the air is healthy and good allows the best of both worlds.
• 400 seat theatre, sports hall, astroturf and technology centre
a complete all round education, and drama, friendship bracelets,
for you, where children can climb Thanks to the internet, there is
• Weekend programmes with a wide range of outdoor pursuits
producing mature, confi dent but making soft toys, modelling and
trees, camp out and do the things no sense of the isolation that used
caring individuals. films.
that you read about in the Enid to prevail in country schools.
• Art, design, music and drama thrive
As well as an extensive academic West Hill Park children are
Blyton books. Technology allows frequent
• 75 acres of grounds curriculum the school makes good encouraged to think independently Shebbear College strives to communication with home and
Contact the Registrar at:
use of its extensive grounds with a and consider the needs of others.
have the best of the old but add to parents can feel reassured that,
Cranbrook School, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JD
full sporting calendar, and fixtures Why not go and see what West
it the very best of the present. in an increasingly hostile world,
both home and away. Hill can offer your children?
Many parents feel that their children are in a safe, secure
Tel: 01580 711804 Fax: 01580 711828
The school also has a riding Please contact the Registrar on
the essence of boarding in the environment.
school with its own floodlit 01329 842356 who will be pleased
E-mail: registrar@cranbrook.kent.sch.uk
United Kingdom is best captured
outdoor arena. to arrange a tour.
in a rural setting. The natural
www.cranbrookschool.co.uk elements of peace and quiet, fresh
Chilton cheer
air and space to play are combined
with modern facilities housed in
Chilton Cantelo School is set in
historic buildings.
20 acres of beautiful countryside
Modern boarding houses offer
only fi ve miles from Yeovil and
comfortable ‘home from home’
Sherborne.
facilities and a stable environment
Central to the school’s ethos
where changing family situations
is highlighting and attempting to
and relationships do not disturb a
meet the individual needs of each
child’s equilibrium.
pupil.
A country setting provides an
At Chilton, the school fits the
environment where children can
child, so that they leave well-
be children.
rounded, interesting young
Equally important are the
people who possess the academic
members of staff that dedicate their
credentials and confidence to
time to help growing children.
meet the challenges of the modern
Shielded from the dangers of
world.
city streets, pupils experience
Chilton is a unique school
personal safety – a highly desirable
that offers exceptional value for
pre-requisite to learning.
money.
The pressures of city schools
Fees start from £2,360 per term
to adopt more ‘sophisticated’
with no additional charges for
lifestyles are to some degree, held
meals, books or extra tuition.
at bay. Similarly, the drug culture
Telephone 01935
that dominates so often in urban
850555 or email: info@
society is diminished by a rural
chiltoncanteloschool.co.uk for
location and the bounds of a
an appointment to view the school
residential campus.
which will be delighted to show
Removed from the hurly-burly
you around.
OPENING MINDS...
Wellington School
•
Generous Forces Allowance
•
Outstanding academic results
•
Academic, all-rounder and music scholarships
•
Entry at all ages 10 – 18 years
•
Just off junction 26 on the M5
For more information call 01823 668800 or
email admin@wellington-school.org.uk
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