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EDUCATION EXTRA 067
Scouting about for inspiration
Youth groups give youngsters an outlet that can be amazing for their personal and social development. And they’re not just for extroverts. Even, or perhaps especially, shy and nervous children can make huge steps forward in their abilities, in all sorts of areas. The Scouts dropped its boys-only criteria some 12 years ago and it seems to be one of the most popular outlets for those young adventurous souls who like the idea of making new friends and maybe experiencing some outdoor fun. So why are girls now joining this organisation at a rate which is six times faster than boys? Nearly 18,500 girls have joined the ranks of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts over the last two years. What’s more, there’s now a waiting list in many areas, which was unheard of a few years ago. Scouts are now based in community centres and schools. Members are diverse and membership is inclusive. The Scout movement has come to where the children are, rather than the youngsters needing to seek them out. Fees are kept very low, typically around £2 per week (generally no more than £100 per year). • Visit
scouts.org.uk
Be inspired & learn
something new this autumn
Benenden School
One of the leading boarding schools in Britain, Benenden offers every girl “A Complete Education” in which she realises her academic potential, grows as an individual and is well prepared for life beyond
school. This is achieved through an outstanding academic offering which will help your daughter to achieve her very best, together with unrivalled co-curricular opportunities and a dedicated focus on developing every girl’s personal and professional skills. • Benenden School, Cranbrook TN17 4AA, call 01580 240592, visit
benenden.school or email
registry@benenden.school
The University of Kent’s Tonbridge Centre short course programmes are designed for adults wanting to learn and extend their knowledge purely for interest, without formal assessment. In the latest programme, you could learn about women in art, British cinema and the Second World War, or explore the life and works of the Bronte sisters, the poetry of T. S. Eliot or the music of Antonio Vivaldi. For all courses, look online at
kent.ac.uk/tonbridge. • The University Centre Tonbridge, Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge TN9 1TG, call, 01732 352316 or email
tonbridgeadmin@kent.ac.uk
NEW HEAD FOR SEVENOAKS SCHOOL
Sevenoaks School has appointed Jesse Elzinga (pictured) as its new head from September 2020.
Mr Elzinga, who studied at Harvard
and Oxford Universities, has been headmaster of Reading Blue Coat School in Berkshire since 2016 while, during his tenure, the school has enjoyed the best academic results in its history. Mr Elzinga said: “It is a tremendous privilege to have been selected as the next head of Sevenoaks School,
particularly following the remarkable vision and leadership of Dr Katy Ricks. The Sevenoaks Education is unique: global in its outlook, yet also rooted in the local community, committed to
service and partnership. I will champion the strengths of its broad education, and build on its appetite for innovation. “The next chapter of the school is an important one, as we continue to develop an inspiring campus for the future, and also build a foundation that ensures that the remarkable education is as accessible to as many pupils as possible. My family and I very much look forward to our move to Kent, and joining the Sevenoaks community. Personally, I am itching to go for my fi rst run in Knole Park.” • Visit
sevenoaksschool.org
© Michael Faes
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