Senior School Information Book September 2016
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Contents Introduction The House System : Day & Boarding Academic Curriculum Results Sport Music Drama Art Activities Sixth Form Life Careers Department Leavers’ Destinations
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USEFUL INFORMATION Location Term Dates Open Mornings Scholarships Learning Support Timetable English Language Training (ELT) Management Team Fees
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Introduction Our Values Document and Information Book have been compiled to give you a vast amount of information on Dean Close and its ethos; however I strongly recommend a visit for you to get a real feel for the School. Visitors nearly always comment on the warmth of welcome they receive, on the family atmosphere and the friendly and supportive relationships between staff and pupils. It is a direct reflection of the School’s Christian heart that every child within the School is regarded as unique and equally valuable. Families from a range of faiths, or of no faith at all, greatly value this commitment to their sons and daughters. With some 500 pupils, the School is small enough to allow everyone to know one another and to feel valued. It also allows everyone to get fully involved in the life of the School. Support and encouragement come from many people within Dean Close, but our embedded tutorial system means that every boy and girl is mentored and encouraged by an adult whom they get to know well. On the other hand, the School is large enough to have an extremely strong boarding community operating 7 days a week at full stretch with impressive academic results and culture, vibrant and exciting creative arts and a remarkable sporting reputation
and impressive academic results. Our expectations are high and our young people are constantly urged to make the most of every day. We like new ideas, initiatives and risk-taking (within bounds). Facilities are excellent and enhance the experience, although I firmly believe it is the quality of the staff and the way they communicate with our young people that leads to so many achieving so much. I also believe that everyone in the School has unique talents and that it is our task to find and nurture these. It is vital that each individual makes a contribution, and the principles of service are embedded in many activities and in particular our full Community Action programme. The best way to learn that you can make a difference is to do it. To put all of these statements to the test, please do pay us a visit. I can guarantee that you will enjoy your time here and that people will answer your questions very frankly. Dean Close is held in very warm affection by pupils and staff alike, and for many it is a life-long association. I love the place and would very much like to welcome you here. Bradley Salisbury (Headmaster)
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01242 258044 | registrar@deanclose.org.uk | www.deanclose.org.uk THE HOUSE SYSTEM: DAY AND BOARDING All pupils belong to a day or boarding House, which is run by a Housemaster or Housemistress, but join together for the vast majority of their time whether in study, co-curricular activity, mealtimes or social occasions. There are ten Houses in total (six boarding and four day), all located within the School grounds. The House is the home base for all pupils whether boarding or day, providing study and social facilities within School. Most pupils are either full boarders or day pupils but there are a small number of day boarders who are attached to a boarding House and have the option of staying in School for up to two nights per week. For boarders, weekends are full of activities including films, discos and outings. All Houses have kitchen facilities, Internet TV, internet access and a common room. They all have their own resident Housemaster or Housemistress, often with a family, and other resident staff. Boarders may go home any weekend once School commitments have been fulfilled but most choose to stay and make use of the facilities and just have fun with friends.
THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM Dean Close offers a wide range of subjects at each stage of the curriculum to cater for all levels of academic ability. This means that academic qualifications are available from Latin and Greek to Business Studies and Design Technology, from Further Mathematics to Psychology and Physical Education to Computer Science. There is a wide range of academic opportunity in addition to the routine curriculum: the Extended Project Qualification has recently been introduced into the Sixth Form as part of an Enrichment block containing several academic and vocational qualifications. Trips are regularly organised in support of subject areas and an Extension Programme challenges the academic high-fliers. There is also an academic expectation for pupils to use their educational experience to prepare themselves for later life: independent learning is encouraged; key resources are provided, especially in a newly-modernised and updated Library; and routine prep times in boarding-houses encourage a strong work ethic.
Fourth Form (Year 9) All pupils in the Fourth Form study the following subjects: English, Maths, French or English as a second language, Religious Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Latin or Classical Civilisation, Creative Studies, PSHE. Classical Greek is studied by the most academically able. Spanish is studied as a second Modern Language by the majority. A small number study Spanish but not French. n The Creative Studies course introduces pupils to a wide range of artistic and creative subjects, embracing Design Technology, Art & Design, Drama, Music, Physical Education and Food. n n
Remove and Fifth Form (GCSE years) GCSE subject options are chosen during the Fourth Form and the curricular structure leads most pupils to take 10 GCSEs. The core curriculum studied by all pupils consists of English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Religious Studies and a non-examined PSHE course. The majority of pupils take either Spanish or French. Pupils who have English as an Additional Language and don’t chose to study Spanish or French take English Language Training (ELT). The remaining five options are chosen from:
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Art & Design Business Studies & Economics Classics: Latin, Classical Civilisation, Gratin* Computer Science Design Technology Drama Food Preparation and Nutrition Geography History Spanish Music Physical Education Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics Fast Track Triple Science (FTS)** GCSE Religious Studies is taken by all candidates at the end of the Remove (Year 10) with some taking the full GCSE while others take the short course. Members of the top set in Mathematics sit the IGCSE examination at the end of Remove, which enables them to further their studies in both depth and breadth in the Fifth Form by taking the Additional Maths Course. *Gratin involves the study of Greek and Latin leading to two separte GCSEs, whilst being taught in one ‘block’, ie. half the usual number of lessons. **FTS involves the study of the three sciences, leading to three separate GCSEs, whilst being taught in ‘two blocks’. ie two thirds of the usual number of lessons for the three sciences. Gratin and FTS are only available for the highest achieving pupils and have been created to enable them to take an extra subject at GCSE level.
Sixth Form (A Levels) 98% of Upper Sixth leavers go on to university, with 60% plus going to Oxbridge/Russell Group universities or international equivalents. The independent Durham-centred Advanced Level Information System suggests strong value-added for our A Level students. To enter the Sixth Form we expect pupils to have obtained a minimum of six GCSE passes at grade B. However, we recommend pupils have a grade A at GCSE in the subjects they wish to study at A Level. There is a wide range of subjects from which to choose: Art & Design
Government & Politics
Biology
History
Business
Latin
Chemistry
Mathematics
Computer Science
Further Mathematics
Classical Civilisation
Music
Classical Greek
Philosophy & Ethics
Design Technology
Physical Education
Economics
Physics
English
Psychology
French
Spanish
Geography Most students will study three A level on timetable. In addition to this they will select something from the enrichment block that runs alongside. This may be a further academic qualification (eg. AS Theatre Studies or an A level MFL for bilingual students), or a professional or vocational qualification (such as the Leith’s Food and Wine Certificate or the European Computer Driving Licence). The EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) is relatively new to Dean Close and will now also run in the enrichment block. This
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EXAM RESULTS 2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
%A*
28
35
25
29
33
%A*-A
58
60
54
56
58
% with 6 or more GCSEs
94
95
96
94
89
% A*
18
15
15
16
14
%A*-A
54
44
49
49
41
GCSEs
A levels
%A* - B
79
72
77
77
67
% Pass
100
100
100
98
99
UCAS points per exam taken
108
104
106
106
102
requires pupils to produce an independently researched piece of work on almost anything that interests them. The EPQ is worth half an A2, which means that it can be graded at A*. It can be an extended essay, a physical artefact or an activity; in recent years we have had students do everything from design board games to rebuild classic cars.
SPORT Pupils play for a team in the major sport each term (rugby, hockey, netball, cricket, tennis). Other sports within the curriculum include aerobics, athletics, badminton, basketball, climbing, circuit training, cross country, fitness training, golf, rounders, pilates, squash, swimming, trampolining, volleyball and water polo. A wealth of state-of-the-art sporting facilities include a £3m Sports Hall with aerobics room/dance studio, fitness suite and indoor Sports Hall facilitating badminton, basketball, 5-a-side football, indoor hockey, netball, tennis, trampolining and volleyball. There are also two high spec, floodlit astroturf pitches, over 20 tennis courts, a 25m indoor pool, two squash courts, an indoor rifle range and a climbing wall.
MUSIC The modern, purpose-built Music School accommodates every amenity, from a hi-tech recording studio and large, elegant Concert Hall to specialist classrooms, superb practice rooms, a well-resourced library and an extensive collection of instruments for hire. A wide range of musical activities include Chapel Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia, Choral Society, Chamber Choir, Close Harmony, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Brass Group, rocks bands and various smaller ensembles. Over 300 individual music lessons take place each week and pupils can learn any orchestral or jazz instrument or have singing lessons. Most pupils are prepared for music exams and the department boasts extremely good results in both Associated Board and Trinity examinations.
DRAMA Drama has a high profile at Dean Close and figures largely in the cultural life of the school as a popular co-curricular voluntary activity. There are Main School Plays and House Plays, a Lower School Play, a Drama Scholars’ Play and Sixth Form Plays, sometimes pupil-initiated and directed under the supervision of the department. In addition, there are A level Theatre Studies
productions, and up to 8 GCSE pieces, which makes for around 15 productions of varying size per year. Speech and Drama lessons are offered for individuals or pairs for around 150 pupils, who take a very successful programme of exams from RADA, LAMDA and Victoria College – many pupils gain diploma level. The School’s theatre company, Close Up Theatre, perform at the Edinburgh Fringe each year, and has been accolated with SellOut Status for the last 14 years. The facilities are considerable: the purpose-built 550-seat Bacon Theatre, which includes the largest stage in Gloucestershire, a retractable orchestra pit, dressing rooms and lighting rigs, and a spacious marble foyer (The Orangery). The Tuckwell Theatre is a 400-seat open-air amphitheatre in an idyllic setting, and the Drama studio is where much of the teaching and smaller productions take place.
ART The exceptional two-storey Art School was purpose-built in 1995 and provides a versatile and creative environment, boasting excellent studio spaces for specialist work in 2 and 3 dimensions, and individually allocated work areas for Sixth Form pupils. The department is run with a Fine Art emphasis, with the disciplines of painting, drawing, sculpture and ceramics being of particular strength, but opportunities to work with printmaking, digital photography and Photoshop are also becoming popular. The department ethos focuses on individuality and ownership, leading to a diverse and very personal range of portfolios.
ACTIVITIES The School is committed to offering an extremely broad co-curricular programme (found to be so impressive by our latest ISI Inspection). A Monday Afternoon Activity Programme is devoted to creative opportunities, hobbies & clubs, physical pursuits and intellectual extension activities which are detailed in the list below. On Wednesday afternoons the School moves to a focus on personal development for Fourth Form, Service activities, especially CCF (Remove and Fifth Form) and Community Action (Sixth Form). Add the regular Sports programme, Music, Drama and other highly-regarded activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (Bronze and Gold level), Equestrian sports (with eventing, cross country, show jumping and polo teams competing regularly at national events) and The Leiths Cookery
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n Creative Opportunity Art for A2/AS/GCSE Art for All – Still Life Design Technology Drama Rehearsals Music Theory Music Lessons Music Scholars Roc Soc Knitting
n Hobby/Club Backstage Technicals Baking (Remove) Climbing Computing Driving Lessons Zoo Club Shooting Wargaming/Chess
Course, and there is a magnificent range of co-curricular activity available. Many prominent visitors come along as guests to Dean Close society meetings, most recently artist David Shepherd, actor Nathanial Parker and Olympian Greg Whyte. There are also opportunities to meet other interesting characters, particularly at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, an event supported by Dean Close. These have included Sir Steve Redgrave, Ben Miller, Gavin Esler, Stephen Fry, Nick Clegg, James Cracknell, Ben Fogle and Kofi Annan.
SIXTH FORM LIFE On reaching the Sixth Form, pupils take great pleasure in leaving their uniforms behind to dress in business suits; many comment on how they enjoy relationships with tutors and teachers which become more adult. Dedicated facilities include a Sixth Form social centre, Sixth Form only boarding houses for both girls and boys; single study/bedrooms with en-suite facilities and studies for all Sixth Formers in their day houses. A number of specialist Sixth Form societies such as the Modern Languages Film Club, Francis Bacon Society (a dining society), Goudie Society (geography), Classical, History & Politics societies all attract high profile guest speakers and an active Debating Society competes against other schools. The annual Sixth Form Ball is always a big occasion, and everyone should expect to attend black tie dinners, some with a prestigious outside speaker. Sixth Formers serve on numerous School committees, captain sports teams and play prominent roles in Drama and Music, the most talented having opportunities to perform concertos or direct a play. Those who demonstrate initiative are encouraged, for example, to start up their own societies, direct theatre productions and organise charity events. A team of Prefects, led by the Head of School, is responsible for much of the School’s leadership and Sixth Formers play a major role in every House.
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n Intellectual Challenge Economics Extra Chemistry Extension Classics Extension EU Youth Parliament English Extension Psychology Extension Supra Maths Vet/Medic Extension Classical Landscapes Newswatch
n Physical Activity Ultimate Frisbee Dance Mat Fitness Training Football Golf Pilates Horse riding Polo Table Tennis Water Polo Salsa/Zumba Dancing Sports Scholarship Squash Basketball Volleyball Rugby Sevens Girls’ Rugby
CAREERS DEPARTMENT The Careers Library, open seven day a week, is a vital resource for all pupils. All members of staff are involved in the regular interviewing of pupils and many have a particular area of expertise. The aim is to liaise fully with one another, the heads of departments, Housemaster/mistress, Headmaster, parents, universities and careers organisations to give the best possible advice to each individual. Any pupil can approach any member of the department at any time, and from Fifth Form onwards they have their own adviser. A structured programme is implemented from the Fourth Form when pupils are introduced to the Careers Department via exploration exercises on jobs, careers and courses. In the Remove (Yr 10), pupils complete simple interest questionnaires and explore what skills and qualities are necessary in a variety of career areas. In the Fifth Form pupils get involved in some exploration, taking careers tests in January and choosing A Levels in the Lent Term. The Lower Sixth Form concentrates on UCAS application form preparation, aided by seminars, discussions and university visits and pupils are encouraged to do a week’s work experience during the holidays. There is a careers fair in June. In the Upper Sixth, UCAS forms are submitted before the end of October and each pupil has an interview with the Headmaster and Head of Careers to assist with decision making. The School continues to support and advise leavers as results arrive and final destinations are confirmed. Name Nam e Cours
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LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS 2016 Name
University
Course
Arabella Acland*
Sheffield
Zoology
Gabriela Amaya
Heriot-Watt
Architectural Engineering
Emily Bacon*
Gloucester
Events Management
Millicent Bell
Reading
Classical Studies
Daniel Brooks
Employment
Patrick Bunker
Oxford
PPE
Harry Caro
Exeter
PPE
Chin Wing Chan
Hong Kong
Business
Zefang Chen
Bath
Mechanical Engineering
Nwabunor Chinye
Bath
Pharmacy
Rachel Christian
Kent State, Ohio, USA
Benjamin Coombs
Employment
Adam Deasy
Durham
Lara Deering*
Applying this year
Henry Dickson
Warwick
Engineering
Jack Dodd Sachdev
Coventry
Mechanical Engineering
Geraint Downing
Royal Holloway
Drama & Music
Dionne Eboreime*
Applying this year
Lowri Evans
London Fashion Retail Academy
Fashion Buying
Melanie Ferro
Birmingham
Classical Civilisation
Svetlana Fisun
Surrey
International Events Management
Casey Foster
Hartpury
Bioveterinary Science
Ruben Giannini
Falmouth
Architecture
David Gibbons
Royal Holloway
Physics
Alexander Gornall
Bristol
History
Saffron Greenwood
Liverpool
Classical Studies
Ross Haines
Reading
Real Estate
Ryan Hazell
Birmingham
Mechanical Engineering
Henry Hick
Southampton
Aeronautics
Ho Ming Ho
Surrey
Business Management
Xuanhui Huang
Bristol
Maths with Statistics
Alla Kalmykova
UCL
Mathematics
Ethan Kent
Employment (YINI)
Jin Kim
City
Mathematics
Aleksei Kotovrasov
Queen Mary's
Business Management
Natalie Kroder
Employment
Chi Chun Kwok*
Applying this year
Henry Large*
Applying this year
Economics
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Name
University
Course
James Mackay
Employment
Elena Maglione
SGS College, Bristol
Art Foundation
Ayesha Markham
Loughborough
Accounting & Finance
Kona Masui
Exeter
International Relations
Rebecca McKemey
Nottingham
Geography
Abigail Mellor
Bournemouth
International Hospitality Management
Xiangfei Meng
Sheffield
Aerospace Engineering
Eve Metcalf
Surrey
Business Management
Kathryn Moorhouse
Durham
Music
Joe Morford
Oxford
Biological Sciences
Alexander Neale
Bath Spa
Business & Management
Kei Ching Ng
Birmingham
Sport Science
Yalan Nie
SOAS
Arabic & Islamic Studies
Stephanie Phillips*
Worcester
Business Management
Elsa Pool
Samford, Alabama, USA
Amy Porter
Durham
Music
Olivia Preece
Warwick
Liberal Arts
Rachael Quarcoo
Queen's, Ontario, Canada
Olivia Read*
Applying this year
Judith Richards
Employment
Grace Ruddy
Employment
Henry Sharpe
Bath
Pharmacology
Jack Slater
Reading
History
Phillipa Speed
Leeds
Social Policy & Crime
William Swire
Employment
Harriet Thomas*
Applying this year
Keir Thompson*
Kent
English & Creative Writing
Eliot Tottman
Exeter
Classics
Christopher Toye*
Applying this year
Ruth Truscott
Lancaster
Pauline Van Rueth
Employment
History
Peter Vorobyev
Loughborough
Sport Management
Charlie Waddington
Leeds
Economics & Politics
Xinyue Wang
Bath
Electrical Engineering
Zhaoyu Wang
Oxford
Electrical Engineering
Benjamin Waters*
Worcester
Geography
Ryan White
Sheffield
Electrical Engineering
Victoria Willis
Cardiff
Art Foundation
Jessie Wong
Hong Kong
Danni Wu
Hong Kong
Economics & Finance
Shufan Zhao
Reading
International Business * Gap Year
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Useful Information Edinburgh
LOCATION
Belfast
Dean Close School is situated in South West England in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, in the midst of the picturesque Cotswolds. It is easily reached from Junction 11 of the M5 motorway via the A40, or from the nearby Cheltenham Spa Railway Station. The nearest international airports are Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff which are all about one hour away by car. The School sits on the largest plot of privately owned land in Cheltenham, just of the outskirts of the Regency town. The Senior School is located on Shelburne Road, and for SatNav purposes, visitors should enter the postcode GL51 6HE. Visitors should come through the iron gates into our Visitors’ Car Park located at the front of School. On the School website (www.deanclose.org.uk) you will find links to Google maps as well as a range of downloadable site maps. When on the homepage, go to the section ABOUT US HOW TO FIND US.
TERM DATES Michaelmas Term 2016 Tuesday 6 September - Friday 16 December (12noon) Exeat: Friday 23 September (4.00pm) - Sunday 25 September (School resumes Monday) Half Term: Friday 21 October (12 noon) - Sunday 6 November (School resumes Monday) Exeat: Saturday 25 November (6.00pm) - Sunday 27 November (School resumes Monday) Lent Term 2017 Tuesday 10 January – Thursday 31 March (12 noon) Half Term: Friday 10 February – Sunday 19 February (School resumes Monday) Trinity Term 2017 Tuesday 25 April – Friday 30 June (12 noon) Exeat: Friday 29 April (4.00pm) - Bank Holiday Monday 2 May (School resumes Tuesday) Half Term: Saturday 27 May (4.30pm) – Sunday 4 June (School resumes Monday)
OPEN MORNINGS The School holds three Open Mornings annually which take place on a normal working Saturday, one per term in October, March and May. The event starts with a welcome from the Headmaster, followed by a full tour of the School by a current Sixth Form pupil and finishes with an informal buffet lunch with opportunities to chat to key members of the Common Room. Full details of how to register for an Open Morning can be found on the School website (www.deanclose.org.uk). Dates for 2016/2017 are Saturday 15 October 2016 Saturday 4 March 2017 Saturday 13 May 2017
Manchester
Birmingham Cardiff
Cambridge London
CHELTENHAM Bristol
Plymouth
SCHOLARSHIPS The School offers scholarships and exhibitions to young people with talent at age 13+ and for entry into the Sixth Form. The areas recognised for each age group are Academic, Music, Sport, Drama, Art and Design Technology. All-round awards are offered at 13+ to those offering at least two areas of excellence in addition to above average academic potential. Leadership and service are also taken into account. A limited number of bursaries are also available to parents who serve in Her Majesty’s Forces, a Christian Church or as a Missionary, and to those children who would benefit from a Dean Close education but for whom it would be beyond their means without financial support.
LEARNING SUPPORT The department offers three distinct services: literacy support, curriculum support and numeracy support. All three offer one-toone specialist tuition tailored to individual needs. These three services are all year round commitments but individual tutorials are available for pupils requiring short-term support in study skills, eg. personal organisation, time management, effective learning, revision and exam technique. Formal assessment can be arranged through the Head of Learning Support. There is a dedicated Learning Support Centre that is fully resourced with ICT, curriculum texts and stationery. For those receiving Literacy or Numeracy Support, it can be advisable to undertake a more suitable, reduced curriculum. Literacy Support: this is available for pupils with dyslexia and provides a structured course in advanced spelling, with the emphasis on learning through the medium of information technology. The aim is to boost a pupil’s literacy levels, primarily in the first year, in order to access the general curriculum more effectively. Curriculum Support: this service is best suited to pupils who require general support with written, learning or organisational tasks. A curriculum tutor, working on a one-to-one basis, provides a range of study skills and support for any curriculum area. Numeracy Support: individual help is available for weak mathematicians. A specialist tutor liaises closely with the Head of Mathematics offering consolidation and extra practice in line with the current syllabus. A charge is made for Learning Support, which is added to the invoice on a termly basis.
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DAILY ROUTINE Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
7.30am
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
7.30am
Breakfast
8.20am
Registration & Chapel
Registration & House Assembly
Registration & Chapel
Registration & HC (voluntary)
Registration & Tutorials
8.20am
Registration
8.55am
1
1
1
1
1
8.35am
1
9.50am
2
2
2
2
2
9.25am
2
10.40am
Break
Break
Break
Break
Break
10.10am
Break
11.05am
3
3
3
3
3
10.35am
3
12.00pm
4
4
4
4
4
11.25am
4
12.50pm
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
12.10am
Lunch
2.10pm
5
5
5
5 Games & Fixtures
3.05pm
6
6
6
3.55pm
Buns
Buns
Buns
Buns
Buns
4.15pm
Activities (MAA, Orchestra & Drama)
Activities (Clinics, Drama & Jazz)
Activities
Activities
4.10 Tutoring 5.00 Chapel
(Pick from 5.30pm)
6
(Personal Devel. (Clinics & CCF, Service & CU) Drama) (Pick from 5.30pm) (Pick from 5.30pm) (Pick from 5.30pm)
Supper
Supper
Supper
Supper
Supper
7.30pm
Prep
Prep
Prep
Prep
Prep
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING (ELT)
MANAGEMENT TEAM
The ELT department is dedicated to providing language support for pupils whose first language is not English. Each pupil is assessed at the time of entry to the School, and a personal curriculum developed depending on his/her language ability.
Headmaster:
Support is also provided for pupils in their everyday studies, and, in addition, pupils study for appropriate ELT exams to enable them to enter British or American universities. The number, focus and duration of lessons are flexible. Although ELT is a requirement for many pupils, the ELT team works closely with each pupil and their subject teachers to monitor student’s progress regularly, ensuring that they are on track with their studies and able to integrate into the school community and enjoy all aspects of school life.
(pick up from 2.45pm)
(Pick from 5.30pm)
6.15pm
Lessons are either in small groups or on a one-to-one basis and may take place within the school timetable or as an extra due to timetable restrictions, the number of lessons and size of the group is at the discretion of the Head of Department. The lessons include grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation as well as the skills of writing, reading, speaking and listening. ELT is charged as an extra, termly in arrears.
Games & Fixtures
6.15pm
B J Salisbury BA (St John’s College, York) PGCE
Supper
2015
Senior Master (Communications): D R Evans MA (Oriel College, Oxford)
2001
Deputy Head Pastoral: Mrs J A Davis BA (Girton College, Cambridge) PGCE
2007
Deputy Head Academic: MD Tottman MA, MBA (Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford)
2004
Director of Fourth Form Studies: A J George MA (Downing College, Cambridge) PGCE
1998
Director of Remove & Fifth Form Studies: R J Donaldson BSc (Loughborough) PGCE
2016
Director of Sixth Form Studies: M W Wilkes BA (Hertfort College, Oxford) PGCE
2014
A fully updated list of all Common Room Members and Governors can be found on the School website.
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FEES 2016/17 Dean Close operates an inclusive fee system where most items are included thereby avoiding a long list of extras. MONTHLY (excluding extras)
TERMLY
Day £1,943
£7,772
Day Boarding £2,148
£8,592
Boarding £2,815
£11,260
Sixth Form Boarding (New Entrants only) £2,943
£11,772
Occasional and Day Boarders are charged £50.00 per night in addition to fees. What is included? n all course text books and stationery (charges will be made for lost or damaged textbooks) n lunches for day pupils, all meals for boarders n laundry for boarders and day boarders n laboratory, art and DT expenses n routine Combined Cadet Force (CCF) training and its alternatives n complusory educational trips and transport for School matches n a wide variety of extra-curricular activities including fencing, judo, water polo, salsa lessons n Life Membership of the Old Decanian Society What is not included? n all fees for external exams n a few books (eg. atlas) and personal equipment (eg. calculator) n optional extras such as Music or Speech & Drama tuition, Equestrian activities, Leiths n CCF camps and optional trips, eg. skiing, sports tours n visits to plays, concerts, etc outside of the curriculum n Learning Support and EAL lessons Insurance The following pupil insurances are available on an opt in basis: i
The School Fees Refund Scheme (loss of fees through sickness) at 1% of fees
ii
The School’s group membership of BUPA, at £70.00 per term
iii Personal Effects Insurance Scheme at £9.86 per term Please note that personal possessions are not covered by the School insurance. Parents should check whether their own insurance covers such items whilst at School and if appropriate consider taking advantage of the Pupils’ Personal Effects Insurance Scheme.
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