CURRICULUM

The academic curriculum comprises English Language, Mathematics, English Literature, Geography, History, French, German, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art, Music, Food and Nutrition, Computer Studies, Business Studies, Religious Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Design Technology, Citizenship, Graphic Design, Mandarin and Careers . In addition, the College is able to offer other languages, for example: Russian, Japanese, Arabic and Spanish to students whose intended career may require these subjects.

GAMES AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Considerable attention is given to physical welfare. Indoor activities (Physical Education, Gymnastics, Table Tennis, Badminton, Drama and Dance) take place in the College’s Gymnasium at the rear of the main building. For other activities (Football, Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Volleyball, Tennis, Rounders, Basketball, Athletics and Swimming), students travel by private transport to take advantage of the many excellent local sporting facilities.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

For activities outside the classroom the College is divided into four Houses. The Indoor House Competition during the winter months includes such activities as Music, Chess, Drama, General Knowledge Contests and Public Speaking. A separate house competition covers the outdoor activities of Games, Swimming, Cross Country, Tennis and Athletics. Lunchtime activities include Table Tennis, Electronics, I.T. and Music; and from time to time, courses such as Personal Safety (basic self-defence). Overseas pen-friends are encouraged and organised through the Modern Languages Department.

There is an active “Mini Enterprise Group” run by the students and which is designed to give those concerned experience in marketing, accounting, advertising and all other aspects of business management.

Usually in July, the College organises a Summer Camp at an excellent venue beside the River Thames. A large number of supervised activities take place and Summer Camp has become very popular with students of all ages. Some take the opportunity to become very proficient on the water and many gain certificates in canoeing and sailing. The College has its own boats in which students are taught the skills of team rowing and racing.

Students between the ages of 8 and 14 years have the opportunity to visit France for short holidays organised by the College. Once again, the quality of the venues add greatly added to everyone’s enjoyment.

MUSIC

The College has a considerable musical tradition. All students participate in singing and many are members of the College Choir. Concerts are performed usually twice a year, to which parents and friends are invited. Additionally, all students are encouraged to play at least one musical instrument and are given many opportunities to develop their talents. The College owns a variety of instruments which students can use whilst they learn to play.