Canford Impact Report

C ANFORD 2019 E D I TI O N

BOAR DING SCHOO L

OF THE YE A R

IMPACT Making a difference

AC ADEMIC

AC ADEMIC

Average class size for GCSE

9 Average class size for A Level

67,000

Academic EXCELLENCE Our academic standards are high and we encourage every pupil to achieve their very best. Canford has an excellent record in external examination results at both GCSE and A Level and fully recognises the importance of these to the next stage of education and the world of work. Curriculum study is supplemented with a broad range of intellectual opportunities, such as membership of academic societies, the annual Festival of Ideas, external essay competitions run by the Financial Times and Oxbridge colleges and the National Maths Olympiad.

academic lessons each year ISABELLA WOODWARD NEWNHAM COLLEGE ESSAY PRIZE

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember.

Involve me and I learn.” BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

When Isabella Woodward decided to enter this year’s essay competition from Newnham College, Cambridge, she knew she would be competing against strong entries from Year 12 pupils from schools across the country.

So she was thrilled to receive the news that she had been placed 3rd and was invited to Newnham to receive her award. Izzy entered the Biological Sciences category, where she was asked to ‘Nominate a living woman biologist for a Nobel prize, and justify your choice.’ Izzy wrote passionately in support of professor Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz for her seminal work on embryonic stem cells and embryonic development. Magdalena has dedicated her life to providing groundbreaking understanding of cells which will radically enhance the way modern medicine works, especially in IVF treatment, and the examples Izzy gave were both detailed and justified.

“I was so excited to learn that my essay had received a prize. It was fascinating exploring the professor’s work and feel she definitely deserves a Nobel prize!”

* INCLUDING PRE-U EQUIVALENT

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IN 2019 A LEVEL GRADES* A* A*-A A*-C

GCSE GRADES 9 9-7 9-4

CANFORD NATIONAL

7.8% 26% 76%

CANFORD

18% 50% 91%

NATIONAL

CANFORD

4.5% 22% 70%

20% 70% 99%

“Canford has helped me with my Cambridge University application to read History by giving me key skills as well as a solid set of grades.”

ACADEMIC

2019

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89% 75% A*/A

A Level Candidates

HI GHL I GHTS

83%

success rate in Medical School applications

subjects offered at A Level/Pre-U

86% 123 of UCAS offers from Oxbridge/ Russell Group/ Sunday Times Top 12

Places at

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different international universities (past 5 years)

grades in French A Level

of all A Levels graded A*/B

46% Buses

1225 70 842

GCSE exams taken

9-7 at GCSE

offers through UCAS

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GCSE Candidates

exams graded

547

pupils averaged grades of 7 or higher at GCSE

of all grades

9-8

HIGHEST SINCE 2011

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subjects saw over 90% of GCSE grades at 9-5

LIFE SKILLS

LIFE SKILLS

PREPARING FOR LIFE BEYOND CANFORD We can’t predict what the future will hold for young people in the world of work, but we can equip them with as many skills as possible to give them the best chance of success, whatever their chosen path.

IVY HOUSE

Extraordinary Leaders, Extraordinary Lives We offer the Ivy House Award programme at Canford - a new, innovative programme of personal and professional development for emerging talent.

• 14 Canford staff facilitators • 140 Lower Sixth pupils • 2 term project - leading to The Ivy House Award

“The Award encourages people to think about themselves and their future in a way that they have never been able to before.”

STUART DALGLEISH, HR DIRECTOR – CENTRICA

Presentation Skills Teamwork Social Responsibility Leadership Creativity Inclusivity Digital Literacy

INTERVIEW SKILLS There are numerous opportunities for Canford pupils to develop their interview skills. Prospective teaching staff invited to interview meet not only relevant current staff but also current pupils, which gives a more rounded insight and pupil perspective on a candidate and also enables pupils to learn about the interview process and how to make objective assessments as an interviewer. If pupils want to join one of our Partnership trips or become a Pupil Leader, they take part in a formal application and interview process which further develops their skills.

“Having the ability to conduct yourself in a confident, informed way is a very valuable skill. A positive interview can indeed shape your whole future.” MICHAEL DOHERTY, HEAD OF CAREERS

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PUPIL LEADERSHIP

officers/staff

Becoming a Pupil Leader is a significant leadership role which brings with it responsibility and challenge for pupils as they reach their final Upper Sixth year - 43 pupils were successful in securing leadership roles this year. Some of the projects achieved by Pupil Leaders are listed below.

WELLBEING: Organising Mental Health Awareness Day and Hello Yellow.

HOUSE LEADERS: Writing House play, vertical activity groups, talking to dorms.

FOOD: Running the Food Committee.

ACADEMIC: Organising scholar sessions, developing an Enrichment Instagram page, contributed to staff development TED-Ed Talks, assisting in A Level choices evening, giving talks to pupils.

SPORT: Organising and running mixed fitness classes.

CREATIVE ARTS: Organising events such as Inktober and Crafternoon.

ENVIRONMENT: Organising new eco schemes around the school.

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PR/MARKETING: Running #TakeoverTuesday on the Canford Instagram account, devising and organising This Canford Life podcast.

MUSIC: Supervising practice sessions and leading sections of the choir.

GLOBAL/INTERNATIONAL: Running events such as Global Forum and Chinese New Year.

CHARITY: Organising the charity Colour Run.

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Trips to Norway, Snowdonia, Three Peaks, Solent Sailing

MODEL UN Best Delegate and Highly Commended Delegate awards in 2019 Model United Nations

TEN TORS

4 400 108

Canford teams teams overall hours of walking

D OF E AWARD

66 Bronze 133 Gold

since 2016

Gold Accredited Award centre

ENTRANCE & EXIT

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Pupils also move on to Art Foundation courses at top colleges, prestigious universities in the USA and Europe and a number enjoy a GAP year.

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

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OCs have gone on to work in a diverse range of companies. Here is a selection from recent years:

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“Within 3 months of being here I was put on a major project and code I have written is now live in our systems and being used daily by many people around the firm. This was definitely the right choice for me and I’m excited about the future.”

DESTINATIONS

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The firm launched its ‘Degree Apprenticeship Program’ in 2016, which allows participants to complete an apprenticeship within Goldman Sachs’ Technology division while studying for a degree at Queen Mary’s, University of London. After the four-year program, Poppy will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Digital and Technology Solutions, with the potential opportunity of a full time position.

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of all offers for 2019 leavers from Russell Group/Sunday Times Top 12 institutions

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St John’s Beaumont St Mary’s Shaftesbury St Michael’s Middle School St Michael’s, Jersey St Michael’s Catholic College St Neot’s St Osmund’s Middle School St Swithun’s School Stroud Sturminster Newton Sunninghill Talbot Heath Tanglin Trust School Tenby International School The Anglo American School of Sofia The Bourne Academy The Bronxville School The Downs The Experimental High School The Ladies’ College, Guernsey Thomas Hardye Thomas’s Clapham Torquay Girls Grammar Twyford Umberto 1 - Lanciano United World College of South East Asia Viaró Victoria College Walhampton Walthamstow Hall Senior Wellesley House School West Hill Park Westbourne House Willington Wimbledon High School Windlesham Winton Academy Wrekin College Wren Academy Wycombe Abbey International School Yarrells Yew Chung International School

EXETE

Marlborough College Malaysia Millfield School Milton Abbey Monkton Prep Mount Kelly Prep Newland House Northcote Lodge Parkstone Grammar Perrott Hill Pilgrims’ Pinewood School Poole Grammar School Poole High School Port Regis Portsmouth Grammar School Priestlands Purbeck School Queen Elizabeth’s School Queen’s College Taunton Queenwood School Renaissance College Ringwood School Roedean Rokeby School Salisbury Cathedral School Sandroyd Schule Walchwil Shanghai High School International Shanghai No.3 Girls Middle School Shanghai United International School Shanghai World Foreign Language Middle School Sherborne Prep Sherborne School Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School South Hampstead High South Island School South Wilts Grammar St Andrew’s, Pangbourne St Catherine’s School St Edmund’s, Hindhead St Gregory’s Catholic College

LEO BISHOP (W19) Degree Apprenticeship at PwC, 2019

POPPY PINNER (L18) Degree Apprenticeship at Goldman Sachs, 2018

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Aldro Allenbourn Amesbury Aysgarth School Ballard School Bedford Girls School Birkhamsted School Bournemouth Collegiate Bournemouth School for Boys Bournemouth School for Girls Brambletye Brighton College Abu Dhabi British School of Paris British School Tokyo Broadstone Middle School Bryanston Bullis Middle School Canadian International School Singapore Castle Court Cayman Prep School Centre Scolaire Chafyn Grove Cheam Cheltenham Ladies College Clayesmore Prep Clayesmore School Colyton Grammar School Cranborne Middle School Danes Hill Daneshill Devonport High School for boys Dorchester Middle School Dorset House Downside School Dragon School Dubai College Dulwich College Beijing Dulwich College, Singapore Dulwich Prep London Dumpton Durlston Court Eagle House

Eastlea Community School Edgeborough Elizabeth College Elstree English International College Eton College European School Munich Exeter Cathedral School Farleigh Forres Sandle Manor French International School Fulham Prep School Gems Dubai American Academy Giovanni Pascoli Godstowe Gymnasium Postova 9 Hangzhou Bay Billingual School Hangzhou International Harrow International School Beijing Hautlieu Hazlegrove Helene Lange Gymnasium Highcliffe School Highfield Hisar School International School Geneva International School Helsinki Jersey College For Girls Kellett School Hong Kong Keystone Academy Beijing King Edward VI School King Edward’s School Witley King George V School King’s Hall School King’s House Kings School Macclesfield Kingston Grammar School Knighton House Lambrook Leaf Academy Lockers Park School Lomonosovskaya School Lyceum #35 Marlborough College

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APPRENTICESHIP SPOTLIGHTS

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Moving On ...

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BEGINNING

“The first couple of weeks are definitely a bit nerve-wracking … You go from being at the top of your school to the bottom of a school but my Housemaster really helped me settle in.”

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Army Navy RAF Barclays Bank Barratt Developments

BBC BNP Paribas Boston Consulting Group Brunswick CEG Group Cisco Deloitte Department for International Development Ernst & Young Flux London

PwC, one of the UK’s largest graduate employers, works with Leeds University to offer a fully-funded technology undergraduate Degree Apprenticeship in Computer Science.

Leo will spend term times as a university student studying for a BSc degree and in the holidays will undertake paid placements with PwC, ultimately with the opportunity of gaining full-time employment with the global firm. It was an intense selection process with 135 Sixth Formers from across the UK applying for 35 places.

Goethe Institute Greenbrook Communications Hogan Lovells House of Commons iProspect Julius Baer KPMG Knight Frank Lazards Lewis Manning Hospice

Marsh McLellan Mathys and Squire Morgan Stanley National Motor Museum NHS NATO Omnicom PWC Qatar Airways Rolls Royce Unicef

CAREERS SYMPOSIUM ANNUAL EVENT FOR THE LOWER SIXTH

80 20 240

OCs and parents

different industries

speed

networking sessions

As a direct result of last year’s Symposium, Anthony Graham was offered work experience at RBS/ NatWest, with one of the Directors commenting:

“I have to say that I was personally impressed with his engagement and commitment.

I have advised him to keep in touch post his studies if he wants to pursue a career here.”

All Upper Sixth join Canford Global Connect, an online platform enabling networking with fellow OCs to expand their professional network. Parents can also link in.

ENRICHMENT

ENRICHMENT

VISITING EXPERTS AND SPEAKERS IN THE PAST 3 YEARS

SHELL CROSS-CURRICULAR PROJECTS

Beginning in the classroom, but extending well beyond it ...

Laurence Anholt - Novelist

Exam results are obviously of great importance. However we view education as fostering a real love of learning, with results achieved within a culturally enriching intellectual environment. In the past year, our enrichment programme has included:

Ben Chapple - Zoologist

The Shell projects have been designed to foster and develop the Canford cross-curricular competencies: literacy, communication skills, organisation, research and planning team work, critical thinking, independent learning, self-reflection and global awareness.

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A unique programme of cross-curricular festivals, events and visiting lecturers to develop enquiring minds, encourage debate and to provoke creative thought A post GCSE programme to challenge and excite after the rigours of exams Departmental and cross-curricular societies for all year groups Extended Project Qualifications for Lower Sixth The annual cultural Festival of Ideas Theme Week

Jamie Bartlett - Politics and Technology Thinker Colonel John Blashford-Snell - Explorer Britten Sinfonia - World Class Music Residency Daisy Buchanan - Award Winning Journalist Alice Chapple - Economist Giles Duley - Photographer Alastair Ekyn - Sky Spor ts Commentator and Journalist Rob Eastaway - Mathematician Heather Fell - Olympic British Pentathlete Debbie Flood - Olympic Rower Ben Gibbons - Writer David Hamilton - Ex UDA Spencer Jones - Historian in Residence Professor Minesh Khashu - Consultant Neonatologist

Andy Merrifield - Author and Scholar Major Kate Philp - Royal Ar tillery Officer

930+ pupils involved in 40 academic trips in the last academic year

Pompeii: Piles of Ash to Piles of Cash Art, Classical Civilisation, Classical Languages and Geography join forces to explore the changing circumstances of Pompeii in the year AD79.

Robots Born and Bred Working with Design Technology, Computing, and Business Studies, each group designs, builds and tests an autonomous robot prototype, capable of operating in dangerous environments.

Propaganda in Action Using the Soviet Union as a starting point, pupils explore the nature, purpose and various forms propaganda has taken and still does take through History, English, Music and Drama.

Happy Happy Happy! Biology, Philosophy and Theology, and Maths departments explore human behaviour in the quest to evaluate what our ultimate goal is in this life. Is happiness quantifiable?

Professor William Lane-Craig - American Philosopher James Menzies - Vicar

“I enjoyed seeing how the work that engineers do gets translated into a commercially viable product.” UPPER SIXTH FUTURE ENGINEER

Where Does Energy Come From? A major collaboration between Physics, Chemistry, Biology, French, German and Geography to examine energy transfer, the production of power, respiration and photosynthesis.

Dr Andrew Sach - Scientist Henry Schachter - Holocaust Survivor Sir Anthony Seldon - Historian and Education Commentator Leila Singh - Leadership coach Ed Smith - England Cricket Selector Sarah Sparks - Ex Goldman Sachs, Life Coach Peter Taylor - Private Equity Specialist Peter Thompson - Future Work Forum Rabbi Roderick Young - Finchley Synagogue

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

PRIZE WINNING DESIGN

Each year Business Enterprise pupil groups create business plans with the aim of donating profits to chosen charities. Adam Mowe from Investec and Klara Lorenz from the London School of Economics listened to pitches and gave feedback.

They were so impressed that they gave each group starter funds. Canfordians have also been working with students from the Hun School, USA to develop a sustainable bottled water brand.

Five Fourth Form girls entered the annual Bournemouth Soroptimist International STEM Challenge where students work in teams to produce innovative designs which sustainably solve problems caused by aspects of poverty.

The Canford project to design and present ideas for a new electric assisted water carrier took six months to develop, with the high quality proposal winning first prize in the regional heat.

200+ pupil papers submitted for essay competitions, talks and debates

“It is hugely encouraging to see that through our enrichment initiatives pupils are enthused about developing their research and written skills which lay secure and firm foundations for the rest of their educational careers and beyond.”

TOM MARRIOTT, HEAD OF ENRICHMENT

27,000 library resources

2,638 books borrowed in 2018-19

INNOVATION

GLOB AL THINKING

GLOBAL THINKING

TECH SMART WITH

SMART TECHNOLOGY 50+

Over 50 offers to study Engineering at top universities in the past 5 years

TOM ALNER (S19) One of AQA’s top 50 performing students in the 2019 Computer Science A Level examinations

AN OPEN DAY VISITOR TRYING OUT OUR VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET

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pupils currently taking GCSE/A Level DT or Computer Science

WILLIAM WALTERS Film-Maker

NICK LEAVESLEY Photographer & Film-Maker

When Chalke Valley History Festival Director James Holland approached Will to create a new version of ‘Downlands’, a Public Information film shot in 1947, he was excited to rise to the challenge.

Nick was recently shortlisted in The Outdoor Photographer of the Year Awards and has worked internationally for Avis, Nikon, Infiniti and Land Rover.

“I am so grateful to the Festival team for giving me the freedom to make the film how I saw best. I am delighted that my film was enjoyed as a modern interpretation of an iconic classic in the history of the Second World War.”

“At Canford I have been able to develop my skills through shooting lots of films of school life and trying new styles of film-making. Everyone at Canford has been so supportive and encouraging and for that I will always be very grateful.”

PUPIL PODCAST Want to know what it’s really like to be a boarder? Or what the value is of studying Latin? Or which staff have hidden talents? Then you need to tune in to ‘This Canford Life’ – Canford’s new podcast. This is the brainchild of Lower Sixth Pupil Leader Hamish Johnson, who will select the topics and panellists for a series of broadcasts through the 2019-20 academic year. Listen via Apple Podcasts or Canford YouTube.

A school does not sit in isolation. We want our pupils to think globally, to explore cultures and continents and to use this in their learning. Visiting speakers with stories to tell of experiences around the world are complemented with a celebration of cultural events and talks by international pupils on the political, social or historical side of life in their home country. We have had a partnership link with the Goodwill Children’s Home in Tamil Nadu for over 20 years, and more recently have established educational links with schools in Princeton, USA and in Rajasthan, India.

Global Forum Chinese New Year Model United Nations Global Partnership Trips Hun School Exchange, USA Sagar School, India Academic Trips International Film Nights Spanish Tapas Evenings Culture Focus Day International Student Day International Student Fairs International Careers Advice SAT Testing Centre Sports Tours

£52,000 raised for our global partnerships in the last 2 years “I am very thankful to have the chance to give 53 children all our energy and love for three weeks and for them to bring perspective to our own lives and understand how fortunate we are.”

SIXTH FORMER, ARGENTINA PARTNERSHIP

SAGAR JOINT PROJECT Canford and Sagar pupils have been working together to investigate different topics during 2019. Each group has collaborated on the similarities and differences regarding how humans impact each country.

They have worked together to share their research and have filmed some of their practical work before concluding with a presentation.

“I found getting to know the other students from India and learning about their school and backgrounds really interesting. ”

INTERNATIONAL LINKS MAP

“I am really excited about this project. I listen to podcasts and thought it would be a great way to show different aspects of life at Canford from personal viewpoints.”

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HAMISH JOHNSON

international trips run each year

SPORT

u16

Academy selection

RUGBY

116

matches in 2018/19 season

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200 matches a year

100+

pupils currently row with Boat Club

Quarter finalists HWR19

1st VIII HRR19

LOVE SPORT FOR LIFE Whether you are an athlete competing at a national level, or you simply enjoy keeping fit, with over 30 sports available at Canford there is something for everyone.

@CanfordSport

@canfordsport

Wales selection

SOUTH WEST representation at English Schools’ Nationals

County champions at Dorset Schools Championships

matches last year

teams

Entry in

GLANVILLE & ABERDARE CUPS 2019

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national finalists

100 Over

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OTHER SPORTS

Professional contract with

girls bronze medal at nationals

ROWING

county champions

U14

matches for girls and boys last year

Bath

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national finalists

England selection

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ATHLETICS

Daily Mail Schools Rugby merit table

HOCKEY

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STATS BASED ON 2017-2019 ACHIEVEMENTS

SPORT

115 teams across all sports at Canford

98 staff involved in sports coaching

“There is scope to take your sport as far as you want to ... the coaching is of an incredibly high standard.”

Football

• Practical workshops • Weight training and conditioning advice • Video analysis

FREDDIE CHARLES

90 goals scored in 38 games last season

CONDITIONING . TENNIS . CRICKET . ZUMB A . CIRCUIT TRAINING

• Individual sports reports

“Through the dedication of the team here, I have developed my skills which has enabled me to reach the U18s England Hockey squad, and play with Canford at the National finals, winning bronze at the Olympic Park. We also became the U18 Tier 2 winners in 2019 and in Netball we reached the U16 National finals too. None of these achievements, both individually or collectively, would have been possible without the support and time of the sports coaches and the amazing facilities at Canford.”

ISGA National finalists 2019

L AC RO S S E . N E T B A L L . A E RO B I C S . S P I N N I N G . S T R E N G T H A N D

• Encouragement to aim for county, regional and national selection

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GOLF

FOOTB ALL . FITNESS . SCULLING . DANCE . ROWING . B ADMINTON

• 1-1 coaching sessions

• Early morning and evening additional training

Gold medals in 2019 British Championships

T E N N I S . G O L F . S A I L I N G . C A N O E I N G . K AYA K I N G . B A S K E T B A L L

In addition to lessons and fixtures, scholars are offered:

• Lectures and seminars

Swimming

RUGBY . HOCKEY . CROSS COUNTRY . SWIMMING . SQUASH . REAL

SPORTS SCHOLARS

ESSENTIAL C ANFORD CHARACTERISTICS Our ‘Essential Canford Characteristics’ t-shirts are presented to pupils who display these qualities within their sport.

CONFIDENT, AMBITIOUS, NOBLE, FEARLESS, ORGANISED, RESILIENT, DECISION MAKER

“As a Rugby scholar, Canford offers me multiple sports sessions throughout the week which is great after a long day in the classroom.

I have access to so many resources that have helped me to develop my sporting ability, whether that be experienced teachers that are easy to talk to or specialised gym programs that help me get stronger. I have continued my club Rugby and have progressed to a higher level joining the Bath Academy. The prospect of being a professional Rugby player has always excited me and I think that is potentially something I would like to pursue.”

THE ARTS

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20 YEARS OF TOP CLASS DRAMA

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Canford’s Layard Theatre welcomed staff and pupils, both past and present, who have had the privilege to enjoy this wonderful resource, to an afternoon marking 20 years since the Layard Theatre held its opening ceremony in May 1999.

pupils visited Art exhibitions in London and locally this academic year

Fine Art, Drawing, Craft, Painting, Illustration, Film & Animation, Fashion, Textiles, Resin, Moulding, Casting, Glass, Ceramics, Life Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Metalwork, Digital & Film Photography

school plays during the year

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An installation of lights, costumes, props and memorabilia with work from our talented art scholars created in response to the building, was on display, with ‘access all areas’ allowing the Canford community to walk around the stage, through the dressing rooms and into the Jarman Studio hidden in the depths of the building.

The celebration included unseen alternative stage designs for past productions, photographs of current teachers performing on stage when they were pupils here and an original musical number produced by an all teaching staff cast.

“I have been greatly supported and encouraged by my Art teachers, which has given me the confidence and inspiration to further my artistic abilities.”

IN THE PAST YEAR: • London Art Exhibition – 6 Ryder Street • BSc in Architecture at The Bartlett School • Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Bath Spa University

• Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Leeds Arts University

70%

• BA Hons in Creative and Cultural Industries: Art Direction at Kingston University

Pre-U entries graded D1-M1 in 2018

• BA Hons in Photography at Falmouth University • Two Foundation Diplomas in Art and Design at Arts University, Bournemouth

“I would teach children Music, Physics, and Philosophy; but most importantly Music, for the patterns in Music and all the arts are the keys to learning.” PLATO • 95% A*-B grades in the last 5 years at A Level and 90% A*/A at GCSE

“I love coming to The Layard. Everyone who works here loves what they do and are more than happy to give any advice whenever you need it. Oh, and the acting’s pretty great too!”

CURRENT PUPIL

• 5 university scholarships in the last 3 years, including 3 at Oxbridge

MUSIC

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• In the past 12 months, 13 ARSM Diplomas with over half at distinction level and a

music events over the past academic year

further 28 Grade 8 exams, with 80% at merit or distinction

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• Places in National Youth Choir and Orchestra for four consecutive years CHAPEL CHOIR CHAMBER CHOIR CANTABILE CHOIR ORCHESTRA JAZZ BAND CONCERT BAND WIND ORCHESTRA SENIOR STRINGS STROMENTI STRINGS INFORMAL CHAMBER GROUPS THEORY

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COMMENTS FROM RECENT SIXTH FORMERS WHO JOINED CANFORD FROM THE BOURNE ACADEMY

• An all-abilities state school for 950 boys and girls, aged 11-18 years • 8 Houses, in line with Canford’s system, each consisting of four tutor groups per house • 7th out of 55 similar schools in the country for an increase in performance and

achievement (up 40 places in the last two years)

• Best ever GCSE and A Level results in 2018 • All Year 13 students secured their choice of university and course of study • Ten pupils have joined Canford Sixth Form as part of our Bursary Programme

“SHINE has ensured that families can look to the future with a greater sense of purpose and hope.”

HEAD TEACHER, KINGSLEIGH PRIMARY SCHOOL

C ANFORD COMMUNITY EVENTS

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“Your peers at a school like this really drive you. I have so much more confidence now.”

Canford has community links with over 20 local schools and education centres.

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We offer a 7 day a week boarding school experience for the 21st century.

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School Music Concerts

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MAGIC

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so much on in the evenings and at weekends – when I go home I feel as if I’m missing out.”

• Programme of staff bonding and wellbeing activities

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By promoting professional fulfilment and wholeheartedly investing in staff development, our pupils benefit from an engaged body of staff, committed to excellence and with a sense of community and purpose. The weekly staff development programme is a mix of academic, cultural and social activities designed to stimulate and challenge. In our recruitment, we of course look for staff who are highly skilled in their particular areas, and many have other hidden talents!

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Director of Music Chris Sparkhall is an examiner for ABRSM and an enthusiastic composer of musical theatre

DEVELOPMENTS

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Building for the future ...

355 linear metres of open book shelving

EXPANDED DINING AND FUNCTION FACILITIES KEY FEATURES

Canford is committed to a development programme which improves and modernises our infrastructure for the benefit of both our current pupils and staff and for those in the future. Two exciting projects are already underway, with a relocated and enlarged Outdoor Education Centre incorporating our CCF due for completion in Spring 2020, the reconfigured Assembly Hall in Autumn 2020 and the new Library in Spring 2021*.

• New second servery

NEW LIBRARY AND ASSEMBLY HALL DEVELOPMENT

• Greater comfort with more spacious seating for each diner

Multimedia facility giving access to multiple online resources

Seminar spaces with video conferencing to support global connections

Collaborative learning and technology study spaces

Single-storey glass link to the Assembly Hall offering a break out space, refreshment area and creative arts display

Increased seating capacity to 740+ with new mezzanine level and balconies with tiered retractable seating at each end

• The Old Library and Drawing Room opened up to provide 60 additional dining spaces

• Increased conference and wedding event spaces

OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE KEY FEATURES • A facility which acts as a hub for a wider range of outdoor activities

KEY FEATURES • New café style space for pupils and staff • Additional take-away lunch options

• New secure armoury

• Barista style coffees

• Five lane shooting range to MoD standards

• Promotion of healthy snacks and drinks

• Briefing space which can also be flexibly used to clean, dry and reorganise equipment and clothing before and after expeditions and activities • Large stores with access to and from the briefing space to enable easy distribution of equipment and clothing • CCF offices

*DATES SUBJECT TO RELEVANT PLANNING AND BUILDING TIMEFRAMES

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Physics Rocket Launching

Over 95% of Canfordians move on to university to study a wide range of subjects. 80% of applicants received at least one offer from Russell Group/Top 12/US Ivy League universities in 2018. Canford is a SAT testing centre and pupils have recently received offers, some with scholarships, to California, Colorado, Columbia, Michigan, Princeton, Stanford and Texas.

ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS

DIFFERENCE OXBRIDGE

102 pupils have been offered places at Oxbridge in the past decade.

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Canford has an excellent record gaining offers of places at medical schools. In the past 10 years, 120 pupils have applied and over 80% have received offers.

POPULAR SUBJECT AREAS 2014-2018 (NUMBER OF PLACES)

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Arts Biochemical Sciences Business/Management Economics/Finance

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“Among the top 10 most beautiful schools.”

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INSPIRATIONAL SETTING

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The school is well served by rail, air and road links. It is under two hours from London, Oxford and Exeter, 90 minutes from the M3/M25 junction and within easy reach of London Heathrow, Bournemouth, Exeter and Southampton airports. Shells join Canford from over 50 different Prep and Junior schools each year.

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“Probably the finest grounds of any school in the country.”

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1,900 metres of hedge to cut by hand at least once a year (over a mile)

BIRDS OF THE PARK

THE CANFORD ARBORETUM

• 70 species across the Park

• Known nationally for a varied collection spanning 1,000 years

• Up to 80 nesting boxes, some with cameras for use by Biology • 10,000 blue tits, 7,500 great tits and 2,800 nuthatches ringed in the past 35 years • 5 kingfishers sighted

“The grounds of the school provide an excellent environment for a good collection of birds, with the wonderful collection of trees, open lawns and the River Stour.” ROGER PEART

• Over 3,000 trees to inspect and keep safe; 81 trees of significance on record • 135ft Wellingtonia • Two 110ft Coast Redwoods • Chestnut dating from 12th Century; Guinness Book of Records listing for widest girth at 13.3m • Wallami tree – oldest fossil of species found dated 200 million years ago • One of the largest ‘Trees of Heaven’ • The woodland ‘Bluebell Wood’ has at least 4 species indicative of ancient woodland • A Dorset Wildlife Trust designated Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI)

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12 GRASS SPORTS PITCHES . 9 HOLE GOLF COURSE . 2 ALL WEATHER PITCHES . 6 HARD TENNIS COURTS . 6 NETBALL COURTS . 4 SQUASH COURTS . ATHLETICS FACILITIES . REAL TENNIS COURT BUILT IN 1879

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BOATHOUSE WITH DIRECT RIVER ACCESS . OUTDOOR THEATRE . GRADE 1 LISTED MANOR HOUSE, PARTS OF WHICH DATE BACK TO 14TH CENTURY

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“Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning, in their subject lessons and in the wide variety of cross curricular projects, and their achievements in

CANFORD FULL BOARDING AND DAY • CO-EDUCATIONAL • 13-18

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OUR MISSION

www.canford.com

‘To build a community of open minded people who are motivated to embrace learning in all its forms, and committed to making a difference to their own lives, and to the lives of others. Our exceptional education grants freedom to grow and creates opportunities for all to explore, to express and to excel.’

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