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OPEN EVENTS FOR SCHOOLS IN YOUR AREA Ewell Castle School

reached the final of the boys’ Open event, narrowly losing in the one set decider having drawn 3-3. Unfortunately, we lost this particular match which would have eventually taken us into the final.

This has been an exciting year for the Tennis Academy with Ewell Castle School being awarded ‘Surrey LTA School of the Year’, an acknowledgement of the incredibly hard work in establishing the tennis academy as one of the top five tennis schools in the UK. Much of our success lies in the high level of coaching from the Director of Tennis resulting in us securing some of the best players in Surrey and Middlesex. This is also thanks to the vision and support of the Principal, Silas Edmonds and the importance he places the performance programme.

The Tennis Academy programme is unique in that the tennis is funded by the school, including strength and conditioning, nutrition and tournament planning from LTA referee, Alison Battista. Understandably, the places for the tennis academy are very competitive and we have a high number of applicants for the scholarship day in November. With Ewell Castle School being small, many of the staff are on board in supporting the players when they travel for tournaments. They also support players with their preparation for the SATs and US college applications, in partnership with Sarah Borwell from Tennis Smart. The most important element to our success is the care and attention for our performance players and the connection we have with the parents in helping them achieve their goals.

This season the Tennis Academy has already won five tournaments including the 12U Surrey Schools’ Festival and the Open Surrey Schools’ Festival, the 15U Surrey League, scoring 9-0 in the final. Our next big win came with the Open boys winning the prestigious Rootham Shield, a competition that is over 70 years old. In terms of the big national competitions, we competed in the Independent Schools Tennis championships [ISTA] where 74 schools across the UK compete over four days. Ewell Castle already held the 15U trophy and this year we This year, the Tennis Academy qualified for the Schools’ National Finals in Nottingham, where the UK’s top 16 schools come together and compete for the Glanville Cup. The players came up against the Scottish number one school in the quarter finals, drawing 3-3 at full time. It went down to a championship tiebreak which is similar to a penalty shootout. It is our job to ensure they are fully prepared for the challenge of school tennis and also their own ambitions in playing at the highest level. The Tennis Academy strives to strike a balance between performance and well-being and, so far, we have been very successful.

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Our vision and values We are committed to developing responsible, independent and happy young people who have a strong moral code and contribute to society both economically and socially. Students should have the self-belief to take a ‘no-limits’ approach to their learning and be the best that they can be. In all aspects of College life, they can be proud of who they are, develop a growth mindset and become well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future. Our core values of integrity, aspiration, perseverance, achievement and inclusiveness guide our approach and make Collingwood a happy and unique place to study. We provide a dynamic and enthusiastic learning environment where academic performance at GCSE and A Level is consistently impressive. Every student can choose to study a wide range of Technology, Arts and Humanities subjects alongside a strong core of English, Maths, Sciences and Languages. Our broad and innovative curriculum is regularly reviewed to meet the aspirations and interests of students.

A wide range of personal development and leadership opportunities are available including an extensive performing arts programme, a wide variety of sports activities, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and a wide-ranging educational visits programme, which includes ski trips to Europe and the USA and other overseas visits.

We have an excellent Sixth Form based in a purpose-built teaching centre. A significant number of our students progress into our Sixth Form and ultimately into higher education. We offer extensive academic and vocational programmes of study.

2022 Examination Success In the Sixth Form, 60% of A level qualifications were at A*-B and our ALPS (progress) score was ‘3’ for A level (Excellent, top 25% nationally) and ‘4’ for BTEC (‘very good’, top 40% nationally).

At GCSE, almost 80% of our students gained 5+ GCSEs graded 9-4. 72% of our students also achieved 9-4 grades in both English and Maths. Our ALPS progress measure was 3 (Excellent, top 25% nationally).

Most importantly, nearly all our students in Year 13 and Year 11 gained the necessary grades to progress on to their next destination.

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An exceptional early education is the foundation for future success

The formative years (0 - 8 years) are critical in a child’s life; a period of rapid cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. There is no other stage in a child’s life when they will develop so quickly. Research suggests a #StrongStart sets four- and five-year-olds on the path to a childhood of successful learning, and beyond. Small classes, close attention, and rapid personalised progress, lead to confident learners and high achievers at The Royal Prep School. Couple this with extensive extra-curricular opportunities, enriched learning experiences, exceptional pastoral care, and a unique Future Ready Programme. At The Royal School we are looking to the future, with the re-location of the Prep School to the magnificent Stoatley Hall on the 26-acre Senior School Haslemere site in September 2023, the introduction of iPads or Surface Gos for every Prep pupil and the launch of a dedicated STEAM room for children to explore and stretch their imagination. Future Ready lessons take place each week from Reception to Upper Sixth - focusing on those skills our pupils need to hone to help them succeed in our rapidly changing world. At the Prep School, there is an emphasis on equipping the children with technological and practical skills, social and emotional intelligence, plus self-confidence and resilience. The programme opens the children’s eyes to the world beyond the school gates and equips them with skills for the future. The best way to experience the uniqueness of our offering is to come and visit us in person.

St George’s Junior School

St George’s Junior School is a wonderful co-educational, catholic independent school in the heart of Weybridge, Surrey for children rising 3 all the way to 11. Brimming with a wonderful family spirit, it has exceptional indoor and outdoor learning and sports facilities on a 60 acre site. Facilities include a purpose built Early Years building called ‘The Ark’, Performing Arts Centre, swimming pool, and Forest School.

Pupils at St George’s Junior School experience a perfectly balanced curriculum and can choose from an extensive range of co-curricular activities, spanning creative, sporting, and academic disciplines. And as the only Josephite catholic school in the UK, they are unique in their educational offering, which is built around core Josephite values that infuse pastoral care with academic and charitable achievement. The Josephites have a phrase ‘coming home to school’, and you’ll find St George’s to be a thoroughly happy school full of smiles and laughter. Pupils learn each day to be compassionate and respectful to all around them.

St George’s is an academically selective school, and their pupils are achieving above the National and surrounding Surrey area average. They were delighted to have achieved an “Excellent” rating by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in their latest report, which included the following quote: “The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.”

Perhaps the best test of any school is how parents feel about them, and there are an abundance of parents extolling the merits of St George’s. One such parent commented: “We looked at many of the local schools for comparison and could not find any that came even remotely close to the great environment, people, opportunity, and results at St. Georges, and it’s somewhere that will clearly give our children the best possible start in life.”

St George’s Junior School’s mission is ‘learning to love and live to the full’ and their staff and pupils embody this wholeheartedly. When pupils leave for senior school at 11, they are polite, kind and considerate; ready to continue their learning journey so that they can be citizens for tomorrow’s world.

You can visit St George’s Junior School’s next Open Morning on Saturday 17th September. Pre booking is encouraged, and can be done online: www.stgeorgesweybridge.com.