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Magdalen College Junior School
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Each September four or five seven-year-old boys start as choristers in New College Choir, and begin an extraordinary musical and educational journey. Six years later they leave as expert musicians. They sing in concerts across the world, record CDs, and take part in choral services in Oxford’s grandest medieval chapel. Parents often ask how an ‘ordinary’ small boy is transformed into a musician of professional standard, while still being a ‘normal’ school boy! The answer is in the New Colleges specialist music programme developed by the choir director, Robert Quinney, with choir and school staff. Choristers learn exceptional musical skills but also the fun and challenges of being a team player, as well as commitment and focus which enhances every aspect of their lives. For all information about being a chorister please see ‘Choristerships’ on www.newcollegechoir.com or contact the Chapel & Choir Administrator: nancy-jane.rucker@new.ox.ac.uk
The Dragon is a co-educational boarding and day school in Oxford that offers outstanding educational experiences for children aged 4 to 13 years. Boarding options start at age 8, in small, family run boarding houses. Their distinctive approach encourages enquiry, confidence and enthusiasm. Recognised as individuals, children are encouraged to push themselves to new challenges. Intellectual and philosophical challenge underpins an expansive academic curriculum, a wonderful programme of sport and an extraordinarily creative programme of music, drama and art. Their superb facilities, first-class teaching and open space allow children to develop their unique gifts and talents. “We pride ourselves on providing a safe and happy environment for learning. With an informality that builds trust and allows children to develop a sense of responsibility and respect for others, pupils are helped to become well-rounded, confident, independent and motivated.” Arrange a visit: T: 01865 315405 E: admissions@dragonschool.org www.dragonschool.org
With a history stretching back 87 years, Cranford House in Moulsford are renowned leaders in independent education. The addition of their forthcoming Sixth Form, which will welcome its first intake in September 2020, will cement the school’s reputation as a superb all-through option. The all-through model gives parents the chance to educate their children within the same setting from Nursery School right up to A-Levels and is vaunted by many as the ideal way to ensure children grow and learn in a consistent environment. This continuity can be key to ensuring that boys and girls are set the same high expectations throughout their whole school careers, without the peaks and troughs that school changes can bring. At Cranford House, the all-through model also plays a vital part in creating the family feel for which the school is renowned, ensuring that children of all ages feel able to confidently explore, question and experiment with a real sense of security.
The sponsored walk is just one of the many fundraising events that takes place across the Junior School. Fundraising within school is an important part of learning, the children gain confidence, improve communication skills and learn about personal responsibility and the importance of contributing to their community. Fundraising also continues in the Senior School with pupils holding bake sales, non-uniform days and even an annual 24-hour football match.
All their Early Years classrooms are located in the secure Lavender Courtyard and so Nursery children are familiar with all of the Early Years teachers. it is like one big family nurtured by Mrs McAloon who oversees the transion process. During the Summer Term the Nursery children have meals with the Reception teachers and throughout the year they visit the school library. When they return as Reception children there is really no change... well, apart from having a brand new special uniform, more adventures, more sporting activities, more learning and even more fun!! See www.chandlings.org.uk
Kingham Hill School, surrounded by idyllic rural Cotswold beauty, offers a secondary school experience to girls and boys marked by nurturing pastoral care and academic rigour. The clear Christian foundation is central to its ethos in the 21st century, and it welcomes pupils of all backgrounds into family-style boarding and day houses. Although inclusive in intake, GCSE and A level results are well above the national average, with a high proportion of Sixth Form leavers taking up places at Russell Group and other elite universities in the US and Europe. Russell Group and other elite universities in the US and Europe.
“At Christ Church Cathedral School, in Oxford, we complement and enrich the children’s learning through classes in our Woodland School. Set in the heart of Christ Church Meadow, this is the ideal place to use the relaxing effects of learning in nature to help children develop self-esteem, confidence, and independence. The boys in Form 1 and Reception recently looked at different types of autumn leaves and made woodland power bracelets. It was all so much fun, especially with the help of our beloved School dogs, Thistle and Gordon, who were more than happy to help the boys dig around in the undergrowth.” Rebecca Farmer
Life in MCS Junior School is never dull. Boys from 7 to 11 enjoy a challenging and inspiring curriculum, with many opportunities to enrich classwork through trips, activities and workshops. The atmosphere fizzes with energy and the boys are engaged, enthusiastic and happy. The highly committed teachers encourage the boys to develop their own interests and undertake projects to strengthen their independent learning. Almost all boys go on to MCS Senior School. The 2017 ISI Inspection Report noted that ‘Pupils achievements beyond the formal curriculum are exceptional’ and that it is ‘staggering’ that pupils excel academically, whilst also reaching very high levels in Music, Sport, Drama and Art. Visit mcsoxford.org |
Abingdon Prep enters the battle for Britain's Youngest Tycoon Boys in Year 7 at Abingdon Prep are embracing a national Dragon's Den style project developing their entrepreneurial skills and business practices alongside their ICT skills. the Tycoon Enterprise Competition encourages the Uk's budding entrepreneurs to get involved in business. The boys wrote business plans for their ideas and the top five were submitted to the competition. All have been successful receiving loans totalling £400. The businesses range from potting up bulbs in recycled containers to homemade dog biscuits. See abingdon.org.uk/prep for more information on the school.
‘To challenge and to cherish’ Children are encouraged to push themselves to new challenges and fulfil their own potential, resulting in outstanding results academically, on the sports field, and in creative and performing arts. Completion of a new Sports Hall in September 2018 underpins the exciting new development programme, and extends even further the breadth of opportunities that are on offer here. The school aims to simplify the logistics of family life, and have created an extensive daily bus service covering Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Wiltshire, and fully flexible wraparound care. For further information please visit www.manorprep.org or contact Mrs Karen Copson, Director of Admissions and Communications on 01235 858462 or admissions@manorprep.org.
Radley To book a place, please either contact us: admissions@radley.org.uk or 01235 543 174 or complete the enquiry form on our website http://www.radley.org.uk/Funded-Places A Radley education is about independent thought and learning with enthusiasm. It is about cultural awareness and the benefits of team sport. It is about academic ambition. It is about learning to live with others; it is about preparation for the world beyond its gates. Above all, it is about the core values that will underpin success throughout a Radleian’s life: as leaders, as citizens, as human beings. Radley has places that can be funded up to 100% of the fees. The entry process begins early in Year 6 for 11+ candidates, who we can fund through prep school for two years, or there are scholarship places available for Year 9 entry. If you have a talented boy, who excels academically or at music, sport, art or drama then please get in touch admissions@radley.org.uk or 01235 543 174.
Oxfordshire County Music Service Launch Pad Band is Oxfordshire County Music Services first County Level Ensemble for players grade 2-3 from all across Oxfordshire. The Music Service runs many ensembles from beginner groups right up to advanced orchestras and bands featuring some of the best young musicians in the county. Launch Pad Band is the starting point! It meets once a half-term for 3 hours on a Saturday afternoon with specialist instrumental teachers. The first session is FREE if you bring along the voucher. – email music.service@oxfordshire.gov.uk to register!
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