The North Halifax Grammar School
Moorbottom Road Illingworth Halifax West Yorkshire HX2 9SU
“NHGS was established on its present site in 1985. It became a Foundation School in 1999. The school became a Specialist Science School in 2004 and following its successful inspection in December 2007 it has been re-designated for a further three years. It has also been designated as a High Performing Specialist School and from April 2009 has Languages as a further specialist focus. The school has also been nominated by the DCSF as Calderdale’s lead centre for Gifted and Talented (G&T) Education from 2009. We continue to offer all the National Curriculum subjects with an expanding range of options in the 14-19 phase that reflects the school’s specialisms and its wider commitment to the arts. The school was awarded the Artsmark in 2009 for the third time in recognition of the pportunities for art, dance, drama and music in the school. The school’s success is attributable to a very hard working and well-qualified staff (the school has maintained Investors in People accreditation since 1995); a committed and informed governing body; happy and high achieving students; positive and supportive parents.”
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Qualifying Round: West Yorkshire 2010/11
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St. John Fisher Catholic High School
Hookstone Drive Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 8PT
“St John Fisher is a thriving 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school, which has developed steadily during the past 40 years to over 1,300 pupils on roll today. It provides a Christian education of the highest possible quality, with excellent standards of achievement, in the Roman Catholic tradition. The school serves the Catholic community in the Deanery of Harrogate and takes pupils from a wide catchment area. Set in 22 acres of parkland on the south side of Harrogate and skirted by Hookstone Wood, the school’s elegant buildings are steeped in almost a century of history and tradition. The newer Science, Art and Technology wings provide excellent facilities, while the school is fully networked and well equipped to meet the technological demands of the modern curriculum. The attainment of Arts College status with its associated building programme has further enhanced the resources available to the pupils.”
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Qualifying Round: North Yorkshire 2010/11
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Fearnhill School
Icknield Way Letchworth Hertfordshire SG6 4BA
“Fearnhill is a forward thinking and caring school, committed to giving students the best possible opportunity for leading successful and fulfilling lives. We believe that everybody at Fearnhill is of equal value. Our aim is to engage all our students in the education process so they attend, enjoy and contribute to life here at Fearnhill. In this way they can be fully prepared for life inside and beyond school. Fearnhill is embarking on a period of growth and development and this web site will present you with a flavour of the Fearnhill experience. We are committed to our partnership with parents and the wider community to ensure the well being of our young people and their development as confident, purposeful and well educated citizens.”
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Qualifying Round: Hertfordshire 2010/11
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ENO is a creative and vibrant home for compelling, high quality theatrical productions created by imaginative stage directors and designers from across the arts and performed by leading artists. Acknowledged internationally for its award-winning innovative productions, ENO is committed to the development of British singers and conductors and is recognised as a champion of contemporary composers. The majority of ENO productions are new. Many of these are created in close collaboration with international partners such as the Metropolitan Opera, New York, ensuring that ENO’s unique work is regularly presented to audiences in the UK and abroad. With affordable tickets, exciting learning and training programmes and groundbreaking online content, ENO is committed to reaching out to new audiences.
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Casemir Chocolates manufacture around three tonnes of fresh cream chocolates a month under the close supervision of head chocolatier Frederic Blondeel and his assistant Sylvie Oidtmann. Casemir recognise the importance of freshness in the making of luxury chocolates. The exacting standards that Casemir implement mean we only use cream, premium cocoa beans and dairy butter ensuring the chocolates are free of artificial flavours, colours and preservatives. These qualities combined with the high degree of craftsmanship result in a velvety smooth chocolate with an intense aroma and flavour. One of Casemir’s unique qualities is the use of chocolate warmers as the only significant chocolate making machinery. Our chocolate petit fours are carefully handcrafted by being cut on marble and enrobed in chocolate. We are proud to have won a number of awards year on year in the UK Great Taste Challenge. In 2005 we won two Golds, a Silver and a Bronze. In 2006 we won a Gold award again with our Dill chocolate. In 2007 our Spiced Biscuit also won Gold. Our Praline Caramel Crunch chocolate won Gold in 2008.
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St. Francis Xavier’s College
Beaconsfield Road Woolton Liverpool Merseyside L25 6EG
“The College has a history going back to 1842 and has a strong Catholic based Christian ethos. Students at the College are encouraged to achieve their full potential through the mission statement of “…life in all its fullness” (John 10, 10). The College believes in developing the rounded individual so that students are prepared for life academically, spiritually, morally and socially. The College’s specialist status as a Mathematics and Computing College is key in meeting these aims. The College is supported by the Brothers of Christian Instruction who act as Trustees. Their aim “to make Jesus well known” is brought to life by all in the College, especially in the support which students give to those who are less fortunate. This aim also underpins the College’s inclusive nature.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Merseyside 2010/11
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Claremont High School
Claremont Avenue Kenton Harrow HA3 0UH
“Since becoming a Specialist College for Performing Arts in 2001 here at Claremont we have been able to build on our success as a community comprehensive school: employing additional specialist staff; investing in high quality information, communication and technology equipment, available to all subject areas; expanding the curriculum offer at KS3, KS4 and post 16; creating and sustaining greater opportunities for staff, pupils and community groups to engage in a vast range of enrichment and learning activities; commissioning an architect designed multi-purpose arts hall costing nearly half a million pounds (2002) and architect designed Sports Complex and refurbishing specialist teaching areas. Being a school with multi specialisms means being able to offer breadth, variety and choice not only in the specialist subjects but also in the core curriculum as well: Maths, Science, English and Humanities teaching has remained and will remain a high priority for the school.”
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St. Marys Catholic Comprehensive School
Benton Park Road Longbenton Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE7 7PE
“St Mary’s is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic school with around 900 students on roll. Students come to St Mary’s from a very wide range of primary schools in Newcastle, North Tyneside and beyond. Every year, we also admit some students from overseas. Some parents think that only Catholic children are admitted to St Mary’s. This is not the case. The majority of students are Catholic, from local Catholic primary schools but we also admit many children of all other Faith backgrounds and primary schools whose parents wish them to benefit from an education in a Catholic school setting. Every child who joins St Mary’s, whatever their Faith background or ethnic origin, is welcomed equally into the school and can benefit from an excellent all round education.”
St Mary’s was judged to be an Outstanding school by Ofsted and by the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle in 2009. Students’ academic achievement, personal development, well being and behaviour were all judged outstanding. Fewer than 2 out of 10 secondary schools are currently classified as outstanding and so we are proud of our place in a select group of high achieving schools. Our exam results are consistently high. We have been ranked in the top 2%-3% of all schools in the country and in the north-east for the last three years against a range of examination benchmarks.
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Queen Elizabeths School
Queen's Road Barnet Hertfordshire EN5 4DQ
“In 1573 Elizabeth I issued a Charter “for the establishment of the Free Grammar School of Queen Elizabeth in Barnet for the education, bringing up and instruction of boys in Grammar and other learning and the same to continue for ever.” Today Queen Elizabeth’s remains a non-denominational, non-fee-paying, selective School with a mission of producing confident, able and responsible young men and as such continues to reflect the essential tenets of our Tudor Charter. As an ancient School supported by foundation and charitable trusts, Queen Elizabeth’s is able to offer excellent facilities on a superb 30 acre landscaped site. The School is situated a short distance from its original Tudor building and borders on Hertfordshire’s green belt. Excellent public and private transport links provide easy access to the School. The School is a meritocracy. Boys are admitted on academic merit irrespective of parental income, residential location or religious background. The resultant ability range and broad cultural mix of our pupils provide an optimum educational environment in which to prepare boys for life in the 21st Century. We engage our boys in an ambitious curriculum and a broad range of enriching extra curricular activities. We seek to foster intellectual poise in our boys by encouraging their independent thought. We also strive to ensure that each of our boys achieves personal fulfilment and goes on to make a serious contribution to society.”
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Hawarden High School
The Highway Hawarden Clwyd CH5 3DJ
“Hawarden High School is an English medium high school in Hawarden, Flintshire, North Wales. It is part of the Flintshire LEA. The school traces its history back to 1606 when a single-classroom grammar school was established with £300 left by a local resident named George Ledsham. In 1998, the school completed a £4m extension which provided a new school hall, a sports centre extension, expansion of the Technology department and a new drama studio, as well as numerous other improvements.”
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Qualifying Round: North Wales 2010/11
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The Sandon School
Molrams Lane Chelmsford Essex CM2 7AQ
“The Sandon School provides a high quality learning environment which is both stimulating and secure with specialist accommodation for Art, Science and Technology. We are proud to deliver a high standard of education for all our students.We endeavour to provide a happy and busy environment in which our students are given many and varied opportunities to undertake and enjoy new experiences. We want to encourage them to be responsible and caring of others. The Sandon School recognises the innate enthusiasm and abilities of young people and it is our responsibility to harness that enthusiasm and those abilities so that every student can achieve of their best and fulfil their potential. It is to this end that our clear and consistent discipline procedures aim to encourage students to take responsibility for their own behaviour to improve their level of achievement within school. We expect a high standard of student behaviour at all times and believe that every member of The Sandon School has a responsibility to care for and maintain the reputation for excellence within the school.”
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Qualifying Round: Essex 2010/11
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St. Augustine’s CE High School
Oxford Road London NW6 5SN
“St Augustine’s Church of England High School is a Church of England school in the North London borough Kilburn. The school is also a Science College and has a sixth form. St Augustine of Canterbury is the patron saint of the school. It is also adjacent to its parters St Augustine’s Primary School and the magnificent St Augustine Church.”
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The Burgate School & Sixth Form Centre
Salisbury Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1EZ
“The Burgate School and Sixth Form Centre is a very successful 11 – 18 mixed comprehensive school situated on the outskirts of Fordingbridge, a small market town on the edge of the New Forest. Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton are all within easy driving distance, as are the English Channel ports of Poole and Portsmouth. The major cities of Bath, Bristol and London are all easily accessible by road and rail, and the New Forest National Park, Isle of Purbeck, Jurassic Coast and Salisbury Plain further enrich and enhance the natural beauty of the local environment. This is a highly desirable area in which to live and work. The school has a very attractive site with extensive, well-kept grounds. All accommodation is in permanent buildings and each area is equipped to a high standard. The school has an excellent reputation in the local community. Over forty per cent of our pupils and students live in Wiltshire or Dorset and attend the school by parental choice. There are currently seven hundred and fifty pupils on roll in Years 7 to 11 and over two hundred and fifty students in the Sixth Form.”
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Qualifying Round: Hampshire 2010/11
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Beckfoot School
Wagon Lane Bingley Bradford West Yorkshire BD16 1EE
“In the very best schools, of which we are one, partnership between the school, the student and the parent/carer is very strong. The community works as one – totally focused on providing outstanding learning outcomes for our students. In these schools, everyone knows what the school stands for, what is happening in school every day and what the future ambitions for the school are.”
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Qualifying Round: Leeds & Bradford 2010/11
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Norwich School
71a The Close Norwich Norfolk NR1 4DD
“Norwich School is a co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged seven to eighteen. Set in the Cathedral Close, Norwich School is a traditional, yet lively place where boys and girls enjoy a rounded and stimulating education. The School is characterised by strong, warm relationships and a profound appreciation of scholarship. Norwich School is divided into two sections: the Lower School and the Senior School. The Lower School is the base for our 7-11 year old pupils (Years 3-6), while the Senior School caters for the 11-18 age range (Years 7-13). General information about the whole School can be found in this section of the website while more specific details about Admissions and the Lower and Senior Schools are elsewhere.”
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All Saints’ Catholic School
Broomhill Lane Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG19 6BW
“All Saints’ School is a lively, Catholic comprehensive school with a very special, warm ethos which is recognised by all who visit. It has been a Performing Arts College since 2002 and music, dance and drama are very strong within the school with all students getting the opportunity to take part in a variety of musical and dramatic performances. As a Catholic school we are particularly conscious of the need to create opportunities for reflection, prayer and worship. Each day begins with prayer and the celebration of Eucharist is central to the life of the school. All students have the opportunity to attend Mass on Friday which is led by a different form group each week. Last year the school achieved its best ever results with 69% of students achieving 5 good GCSEs and 45% of students with maths and English. We value all of our students and staff work tirelessly to ensure students in their care achieve well. However, we as a school will not be satisfied until every child at All Saints’ School fulfils their academic potential .We insist on high standards of behaviour and self discipline to help students achieve and to prepare them for life after school.”
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Qualifying Round: Nottingham & Derby 2010/11
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Kingsbridge Community College
Balkwill Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1PL
“Our passion is for learning. We want our students to be excited by their learning in the classroom and beyond, committed to achieving their very best and confident about their futures. Our staff are passionate learners too. We were delighted to be judged “outstanding” by Ofsted: we are restless in our aspiration to improve still further. Visitors often comment on the calmness of our College. We are a safe and caring community where young people can tackle the challenges that enable them to grow. Our aim: to be an outstanding learning community where individuals thrive. By working together - parents, students, staff - we can achieve it.”
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King Edward VII School
Gaywood Road Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 2QB
“King Edward VII School is a successful 11-18 Voluntary Controlled comprehensive school situated in King’s Lynn, West Norfolk. We have been a Specialist Sports College since September 2000 and have successfully achieved re-designation as a Sports College in March 2005. We strive to provide a caring and well organised environment in which students have an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. As a Specialist Sports College we aim to be a beacon of sporting excellence, offering wide-ranging opportunities to people of all ages, sharing resources with the local community and spreading good practice. We are very proud of our school, its achievements, its history and its reputation.”
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Qualifying Round: Norwich 2010/11
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Highcliffe School
Parkside Highcliffe Christchurch Dorset BH23 4QD
“The ethos at Highcliffe - the “feel” of our School, is very special. We emphasise enjoyment in learning, within a caring, purposeful and stimulating environment; where individual students matter and their well-being and success are paramount. At the heart of any harmonious, ambitious community lie personal relationships which encourage, challenge and enable all to give of their best - striving to build upon their previous best - on a daily basis. “Excellence for All, Excellence from All”. We therefore seek to provide the highest-quality education opportunities for our students. To make this good school even better is our challenge. We will need the participation and commitment of our students, and the support of our parents, if we are to meet this challenge.I believe that it is our responsibilty to make a positive difference to the future life chances of each and every person. Highcliffe is a very successful school and we can all be proud of our students and their achievements in a wide range of fields. We blend together the traditional values with an enthusiasm to meet the opportunities of the 21st Century. We “aim high” and provide an impressive variety of curricular- and extended-curricular programmes where students will be encouraged to realise their talents and interests, building confidence and self-esteem.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Hampshire 2010/11
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Barnsley College
PO Box 266 Church Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2YW
“If you want to train for a career, improve your current job prospects, qualify for university, or simply learn new skills, look no further than Barnsley College. Most of our sites are within easy walking distance of each other and the town centre. Barnsley is also well-served by regular bus and train services, which means you will find it easy to get to us. Barnsley College is a vibrant place at which to study. We value you as an individual and as a member of our thriving College community. Your study with us will be enjoyable and challenging; we aim to help you achieve your full potential.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: West Yorkshire 2010/11
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JFS School
The Mall Kenton Harrow HA3 9TE
“JFS is Europe’s largest and most successful Jewish secondary school. It was established in 1732 as the Talmud Torah of the Great Synagogue of London, serving orphans of the community. In 1822 the School was relocated to Bell Lane in the heart of the East End where, throughout the 19th century, it absorbed thousands of immigrant children. At one time JFS had 4,000 children on roll and was the largest school in the world. In the inter war period, children often came straight from the Kindertransport to JFS. During World War II students were evacuated to East Anglia and Cornwall and the School was destroyed by enemy action. It re-opened in 1958 in Camden Town where its location remained central to the London Jewish community of the late 1950s. Maintaining its tradition of mirroring the demography of the community, JFS left Camden Town in 2002 and relocated itself to state-of-the-art facilities closer to the heart of North West London.”
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St. Patrick’s Academy
37 Killymeal Road Dungannon Co. Tyrone BT71 6DS
“Founded in 1891, St. Patrick’s Academy was, for its first three years, a boys’ school. From September 1894, the Sisters of Mercy undertook the teaching of students in preparation for the Intermediate board’s examination. The Girls’ Academy was based in a single room in the newly-built Mercy Convent on Northland Row. Both schools moved to new premises on Killyman Road in September 1901; the Academy building was to be the home of the school for the next seventy years. The Boys’ Academy was always led by the clergymen appointed by the Tyrone Roman Catholic Board of Education, while the Girls’ Academy was led by a senior member of the Sisters of Mercy. The Academy eventually outgrew its home on the Killyman Road. In 1975, the two schools moved to a new building on the Killymeal Road. Although housed in the same building, the Boys’ Academy and Girls’ Academy were two distinct and separate institutions. The phenomenal growth in the student numbers and need to provide the very best educational provision has resulted in the formal amalgamation of the Boys’ and Girls’ Academies with effect from 2003.”
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Qualifying Round: Belfast 2010/11
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Cambridge House Grammar School
Cambridge Avenue Galgorm Road Ballymena Co. Antrim BT42 2EL
“Cambridge House Grammar School is a highly prestigious grammar school which reflects high levels of commitment from pupils, staff, governors, parents and friends of the school. Our commitment is to the nurturing of mature, independent, highly motivated young people who are well equipped to enter the workforce of tomorrow. Cambridge House Grammar School has that unique blend of the traditional and the modern – traditional values with modern teaching. All I ask is that you carefully consider the choices before you, and that you choose wisely. The gift of a child is precious and the gift of education is priceless.”
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Qualifying Round: Belfast 2010/11
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Warwick School
Warwick West Midlands CV34 6PP
“At Warwick School we aim to maximise the potential of each and every student through the provision of excellent teaching, an outstanding range of extra-curricular opportunities and exceptional facilities, all within a safe and caring community. Please come and visit us to see the school for yourself.”
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Qualifying Round: Birmingham 2010/11
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Ashlyns School
Chesham Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3AH
“We are extremely proud of our school; Ashlyns is a school with character and a rich heritage where we inspire our students to be both successful and happy through a wide range of academic, vocational and extra-curricular activities. At its heart, Ashlyns has a well-motivated and reflective staff and governing body with a shared purpose, and students who are warm, positive and engaging. The school blends traditional values of respect, trust, honesty and hard work with forward thinking teaching and innovation. Our aim is simply that we provide the best opportunities and support for every student to flourish and succeed. As the Headteacher, I want and expect the best from, and for, all students.”
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Qualifying Round: Hertfordshire 2010/11
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Solihull School
Warwick Road Solihull West Midlands B91 3DJ
“The central aim of Solihull School is to provide for every pupil as rich a life at school as possible, so that school life is a time of fulfilment and happiness, and a preparation for life as a good adult in society. We believe that this richness comprises four elements. Our aim is to ensure that all pupils fulfil their academic potential throughout their time in school. Such fulfilment will involve not only success in examinations, but also the development of a love of learning and the capacity to work independently. Thereby the pupils will gain a sense of achievement and confidence, and this will be vital to their progress in life, usually through further education, into a rewarding career. The world into which our pupils will pass has more opportunities, more diversity and complexity than ever before, and yet there is a danger of a loss of values and a narrowing of aspirations to the simply material. Our aim is to prepare our pupils for the world, so that they are open to all the possibilities of being fully human. The life of the mind encompasses the joy of learning and passion for ideas, art, music and literature, the understanding of other cultures, the enquiry into faith and values.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: West Midlands 2010/11
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Stratton Upper School and Community College
Eagle Farm Road Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 8JB
“In 2007 we chose to specialise in mathematics and computing (ICT) because we recognise the importance of these subjects to every young person. However, to ensure both breadth and balance in our curriculum we are pursuing success as an Arts Mark School and thus far have achieved the silver award. Along side these successes we are very proud to be a Training School providing professional development opportunities for our own staff, trainee teachers and school staff across Central Bedfordshire. Stratton has rightly been recognised as an inclusive school. We are the only upper school in Biggleswade and it is important to us to be seen as providing an appropriate and positive educational experience for every young person in our community. At Stratton we think of ourselves as members of a learning school, which means we are constantly striving for improvement. The most recent OFSTED report (November 2009) recognises the very strong upward trend in GCSE and A level results and describes us as a good school with many outstanding features. Importantly it points out that the school on many occasions demonstrated our ability to recognise and tackle weaknesses and continuously improve. We have the ambition, the vision and the ability to become an outstanding school within the next three years.”
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Qualifying Round: Bedfordshire 2010/11
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St. John’s School
Epsom Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 8SP
“There is nothing more important than our children’s education. As parents, we want to give them the best possible start in life. Their school experience should be a happy one founded not on learning alone, but on relationships formed and values shared. Walk through the doors of St John’s and without a word spoken you will be aware of a place of distinctive strength and character. A place that encourages boys and girls to discover themselves; quite simply, to develop a passion that will endure for the rest of their lives. Through passion comes purpose, and from purpose the journey ahead becomes clear. St John’s is a very special community where each belongs and is valued, where the future is more important than the past and where what you give is more important than what you take. I would value the opportunity to welcome you to the School to discuss how St John’s can meet your aspirations, but above all to reflect upon what is best for your son or daughter.”
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Qualifying Round: Surrey 2010/11
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St. Columb’s College
Buncrana Road Derry Co. Derry BT48 8NH
“St. Columb’s College is a Roman Catholic boys’ grammar school in Derry, Northern Ireland and, since 2008, a specialist school in Mathematics and Computing. It is named after Saint Columba, the Irish missionary monk who founded a monastery in the area. St Columb’s College was established in 1879 on Bishop Street (now the site of Lumen Christi College), but later moved to Buncrana Road in the suburbs of the city. The College has a student population of over 1,500, making it one of the largest Catholic Boys’ Schools in Europe. Colloquially, the school’s name is often shortened to “The College”.”
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South Dartmoor Community College
Balland Lane Ashburton Devon TQ13 7EW
“South Dartmoor Community College (SDCC) is a co-educational state comprehensive trust school. The school also has a Sixth Form Centre and has become a Specialist Sports College with Training School Status.”
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Qualifying Round: Devon & Cornwall 2010/11
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Exeter School
Victoria Park Road EXETER Devon EX2 4NS Exeter Devon EX2 4NS
“The school continues to build upon its strong academic and extra-curricular traditions to deliver a broad education for its pupils. There is something for everyone and the over-riding ethos is one that supports the enjoyment of school life in the widest sense. Well-established pastoral care systems and very good teaching enable us to get the best out of our pupils and our balanced programme of subjects, cultural pursuits, outdoor activities and expeditions is designed to challenge and inspire our young people.”
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Qualifying Round: Devon & Cornwall 2010/11
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Honiton Community College
School Lane Honiton Devon EX14 1QT
“We believe that College life is all about enjoyment and achievement. You can sense the enthusiasm of everyone involved at Honiton. Students enjoy their learning and take part in the many extra-curricular opportunities on offer. The College has a happy and friendly atmosphere where mutual respect is encouraged, and everyone’s opinions are valued. Student voice is important and I am keen to give them a bigger say in the leadership and management of the College and the wider community. Students of all abilities are successful here, and standards have continued to rise in recent years. The vast majority of our students will continue into further education, and many are keen to stay on in our Sixth Form. This is a consequence of the hard work and commitment of both students and staff. We continue to strengthen the link between learning and teaching by engaging students, and their parents, as partners in learning. The College possesses a culture of high expectations for all, and this includes the parents and carers of our students. Strong collaborative links between home and school is the added ingredient that enhances their success.”
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Qualifying Round: Somerset 2010/11
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Nether Stowe School
St. Chads Road Lichfield WS13 7NB
“Nether Stowe School has a long tradition of providing high quality learning experiences for the young people of Lichfield. We are proud of our record and we are determined to build on the success of our predecessors in order to make Nether Stowe School the best school it can possibly be. We understand that every child is different, that every child matters and that every child is special. At Nether Stowe School we are determined that every child will achieve success, in a safe, supportive and caring community. We do challenge and expect our students to work to the best of their ability. In order to achieve this success, we provide students with a large variety of opportunities, which take account of all forms of learning. At Nether Stowe we believe that the school is only one element of the education process. Parents, and the community at large, have a major role to play if we are truly to help our students to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to become independent. Young people today need to be able to make informed choices that will help them become the individual that they want to be.”
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Qualifying Round: Birmingham 2010/11
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Oakwood Park Grammar School
Oakwood Park Maidstone Kent ME16 8AH
“Oakwood Park Grammar School is a High Performing Specialist School with specialisms in Mathematics and Computing and Applied Learning. We seeks to explain our ambition for all of our students and members of the school community. We seek to engage our students in their learning with high quality teaching and a wealth of opportunities both inside and out of the classroom. Our Enrichment Days, which take place once a fortnight, allow our students and teachers to pursue learning in more depth both in school and through a wealth of trips to museums and places of interest. We have a reputation for innovative approaches to learning and in 2009 we received designation from the University of Exeter as a Thinking School, one of only two secondary schools nationally to achieve this accolade. We pride ourselves in the academic achievement of our students, but the personal development of students (graded outstanding in our most recent Ofsted Inspection) is also of great importance to us. Excellent pastoral care, mentoring and advice and guidance ensure that no student is lost in the crowd. Our positive relationship with parents and carers is also vital to ensure that the school continues to go from strength to strength.”
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Qualifying Round: West Kent 2010/11
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Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Buckland Road Maidstone Kent ME16 0SF
“Maidstone Grammar School for Girls was founded in 1887 with Funds provided by the Wardens of Rochester Bridge. The school was opened at Albion Place in January 1888 with 18 pupils. In 1938 the present main building was opened in Great Buckland and additional buildings have since been added to meet the growing size and needs of the school. Since the 1944 Education Act the school has been a Voluntary Controlled Grammar School maintained by Kent County Council. September 1993 marked a new phase in the school’s history with a return to entry at 11+. MGGS is a friendly school, successful in lots of ways and not just in examination results.”
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Qualifying Round: West Kent 2010/11
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St. Joseph’s Catholic College
Ocotal Way Swindon Wiltshire SN3 3LR
“We are a Catholic College and as such we firmly believe that we are a community in which all are valued, where the life and the relationships of the College are permeated by Gospel values and in which the individual is seen as unique, with infinite potential for growth towards wholeness. St. Joseph’s is a truly special place where every child really does matter. At St. Joseph’s we have always considered ourselves as a family, ultimately wanting the best for each other. I hope that it will continue to be a College that succeeds in its aim to enable students to fulfil their infinite potential by being an innovative, energising place for both students and staff.”
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Qualifying Round: Swindon 2010/11
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King’s College School
Southside Wimbledon Common London SW19 4TT
“The cchool prides itself on being one of the top academic schools in the country but with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and an exceptional co-curricular programme. We were one of the first UK schools to move over completely to the International Baccalaureate and we were this year awarded the title of Sunday Times IB School of the Year. Over the past three years our pupils have secured over one hundred places at either Oxford or Cambridge. We hope you find the web-site useful but the best way to find out about the School is to visit us.”
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Lakeview College
Queens Road West Chilwell Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG9 5AL
“Lakeview College is a sixth form college located in Beeston, Nottingham. It is located on the same campus as Chilwell School and Chilwell Olympia. It has approximately 250 students, mainly studying for AS and A2 level exams, though other courses can be taken at the college. Once used as part of Chilwell School, it was opened as a sixth form college in 1984. It is fed by students from Chilwell School and Alderman White Language College, although there are many students from the neighbouring areas of Bramcote and Stapleford.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Nottingham & Derby 2010/11
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Dalriada School
St James Road Ballymoney Co Antrim BT53 6BL
“Dalriada is a school with an outstanding record of academic achievement and extra-curricular success. We are proud of our unique school ethos where each person feels valued and respected in a caring learning environment. We value our long established tradition of tolerance, hard work, high standards and happy pupils.”
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Oldfield School
Kelston Road Bath Avon BA1 9AB
“Our mission is to be a school which celebrates the achievements of each and every individual. At Oldfield School we help students to: develop lively, enquiring minds; acquire understanding, knowledge and skills to equip them for adult; build up self esteem, respect for and tolerance of others; foster sporting, aesthetic and cultural achievement; realise their full potential. It is important that all students feel that they can achieve. We provide a safe and orderly environment where students can learn. We expect learning to be enjoyable so that students want to come to school. We have high expectations which permeate all aspects of school life – such as behaviour, attendance, uniform, and homework. Our Behaviour Code is based on the principle of respect. Students like to know that boundaries are set, we do not shy away from excluding students whose behaviour prevents the learning of others.We are extremely proud of our students. Visitors frequently comment that students are confident, thoughtful and articulate young people; they also remark on how proud they are of the school.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Bristol 2010/11
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Droitwich Spa High School
Briar Mill Droitwich Spa Worcestershire WR9 0AA
“At Droitwich Spa High School we aim to provide a first class education for the young people of this area in an environment that is caring yet challenging. We have high expectations and we value excellence. We want our students to become self confident, rounded individuals, life long learners who will find fulfillment in a complex and demanding world. We hold to the traditional values of respect, honesty, hard work, determination and good manners, but we also wish to encourage boldness, creativity, team work and innovation.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: West Midlands 2010/11
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Kingsdale Foundation School
Alleyn Park London SE21 8SQ
“Kingsdale is a popular, dynamic and progressive school, which was identified as one of the DCSF’s Most Improved Schools in the country for six years; Kingsdale was in the top ten schools in this category at Key Stage 3 nationally for two successive years. The school has the highest Value Added score in the Local Authority. Kingsdale is a place of transformation and is renowned for outstanding performance in mathematics and music. Kingsdale’s success has been recognised and rewarded through the achievement of two School Improvement Awards and Specialist Status in Performing Arts.”
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Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School
Maidstone Road Rochester Kent ME1 3EL
“Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School (or ‘the Math’ as it is known locally) is a boys’ grammar school with 1180 students on roll that admits girls in the sixth form. We are a high performing specialist school, with specialisms in mathematics, computing and humanities, and we are also a designated school for children with physical disabilities. In November 2008, we received our second ‘outstanding’ judgement from OFSTED, with the lead inspector noting in her report that ‘a buzz of excitement pervades the school. Our aim is to support young people in becoming happy, confident and active citizens, ready to take play a leading role in whatever walk of life they choose. We do this by ensuring our students to achieve the best possible academic outcomes, while at the same time encouraging them to play a full role in the wider life of the school.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Canterbury 2010/11
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The Royal Belfast Academical Institution
College Square East Belfast Co. Antrim BT1 6DL
“The aims of the school are: to develop each pupil to his maximum academic potential and to stimulate him to enjoy the attainment of knowledge and excellence; to offer a broad and balanced range of subjects within which boys may choose appropriate courses; to ensure all boys will be encouraged to develop a wide range of learning skills, to acquire habits of self study and inquiry; to provide each pupil with the knowledge and skills necessary for everyday life and for working life; to ensure that the broad curriculum will cover areas of experience from the expressive and creative to the scientific and technological; to provide and promote the conditions in which each pupil can develop as an individual; to encourage ideas such as tolerance, service, discipline, reliability and responsibility; to help pupils to recognise their strength and weaknesses, and to develop the first and remedy the second; to prepare pupils to become responsible and active members of society.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Belfast 2010/11
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King Edward VI High School for Girls
Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2UB
“King Edward VI High School for Girls is a multi-layered, modern school. Each girl is encouraged to engage with the rich world of ideas and explore intellectually as far as she can. Girls are eager to develop their creative and physical talents. KEHS girls revel in the wide range of activities outside of the classroom that are on offer. Each girl’s personal journey through school will be different, but for all, a KEHS education ensures she can play a full part in the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Girls come here wanting to learn and we encourage that natural curiousity about life, knowledge and people.”
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English Martyrs’ Catholic School
Anstey Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE4 0FJ
“English Martyrs’ Catholic School is a very rich community. We are drawn from a wide area of Leicester and we come from many different backgrounds and a number of parishes. We are first and foremost a prayerful community, strengthened by God’s word and enlivened by God’s grace. Mass is the most important aspect, the “source and summit” of our community life. In our community we know that everyone is created in the image of God and we seek to ensure that everyone is able to make the most of their unique talents. We know it is our duty to help one another to grow in maturity and to learn together to the best of our ability. In our community we seek to follow Jesus’ instruction “Love one another as I have loved you, so you must love one another” (Jn.13). We put other peoples’ needs before our own. We work for justice and peace in the world. Our motto “May they all be one ... so that the world may believe” reminds us that in our day we should be martyrs (which means witnesses) to Jesus’ love in action. As St Teresa puts it: “Christ has no body now but yours”.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Leicester 2010/11
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Bodmin College
Lostwithiel Road Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1DD
“Bodmin College is a large, 11-18 Comprehensive School located on the edge of Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The school, was designated a Specialist Science College in 2003 and has gone from strength to strength under the innovative leadership of Bob Mitchell. Bodmin College is a Specialist Science College with plans to create research and development opportunities for science students together with the introduction of new science based courses. The school offers personalised learning, individual staff support, in a system where the student comes first.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Devon & Cornwall 2010/11
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Haberdashers Askes School for Girls
Aldenham Road Elstree Hertfordshire WD6 3BT
“At Habs, each girl’s sense of worth is enhanced by participating with enjoyment, whether or not she excels, and by the praise she receives for her positive contribution. Through co-operation and teamwork, each individual is valued, and we expect every girl to develop the qualities of tolerance, understanding and service to the community. Our priority is the education of the whole person, amongst other bright, well-motivated girls, taught by a highly qualified, committed staff. In partnership with parents, we try to provide every girl with the intellectual, cultural, physical, moral, personal and spiritual resources she needs to give her confidence to go forward into a changing world. We trust that when she leaves she will have the ability to make independent judgements and the courage and integrity to support a view she believes to be right, whilst respecting the needs, rights and worth of others. Habs is a learning community with a creative culture which is open to and initiates change. We are proud of our distinctive ethos of friendliness and the commitment of everyone in the Habs ‘family’. We have a vision of excellence which is not the enemy of the good: where girls and staff take risks, intellectual as well as personal, and are supported through the occasional failure as well as success: where the value of the individual is at the centre of the community and where the quality most prized is that of integrity.”
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Bungay High School
Queens Road Bungay Suffolk NR35 1RW
“We are a specialist science college and proud to be the first in East Anglia. However our school curriculum is broad and encompasses a wide spectrum of choice, particularly in years 10 and 11. We strive to help all students to learn regardless of their ability. We do have very high standards and expect all students to treat everyone with respect. We have excellent pastoral structures including a school councellor and youth worker and have a special needs department that provides very good support. Recently an ofsted report praised our school for its excellent range of extra-curricular activities. The opportunities for students to take an active part in the life of the school is wide and diverse. We encourage all students to make use of their time with us. We take great pride in our school and the many successes of our students. We are always delighted to hear of and to promote past students successes.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Norwich 2010/11
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Sponne School Technology College
Brackley Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6DJ
“Sponne School exists for its students. We believe our task is to develop the full potential of all our students both inside and outside the classroom. We have a vibrant learning environment that challenges all our students to make good progress and a range of networks within the school to identify needs and personalise the learning experience we offer. Students are encouraged to work hard at their studies and join in the large range of extra curricular opportunities provided by a dedicated staff. We know that any student’s ‘best’ can be shown in many ways – academic work and examination results, or activities such as concerts, plays, team sports and community service. Student achievement, in all areas, is regularly celebrated and we are proud of the excellent standards and contributions many of our students demonstrate. Our students matter to us as individuals and we are certain that achievement is most successfully inspired by a school community that is caring and friendly, yet firm and clear in its expectations and standards. Our strong pastoral team is crucial to the wellbeing of our students, ensuring that they come to school happily and confidently, ready for the challenges we provide.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Northamptonshire 2010/11
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The Royal School Armargh
College Hill Armagh Co. Armargh BT61 9DH
“The Royal School Armagh aims to provide its pupils with an education which in its wholeness will enable them to achieve their full potential in academic, social, moral and spiritual terms. The values of the School, both implicitly and explicitly, reflect and are informed by the reformed tradition of the Christian faith. The School welcomes the presence of pupils and staff of other Christian traditions, other world faiths and those with no religious convictions.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Belfast 2010/11
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National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place 71 High Holborn London WC1V 6NA
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence provides guidance for the UK National Health Service on the most effective way to diagnose, treat and prevent disease and ill health.
We do this by gathering authoritative, evidence-based information on the clinical and cost effectiveness of new and existing treatments and technologies. Our independent committees, made up of doctors, nurses, health technologists, patients and the public, then consider this information. They make recommendations to the NHS, and to organisations such as local authorities and charities that are also responsible for delivering healthcare in their communities.
We are often asked to make difficult decisions about how a healthcare system with a finite pot of money can best use its resources to provide good health for all. We believe that it is important that society has the opportunity to discuss and debate these important issues, which is why we are proud to be sponsors of the Debating Matters Competition.
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St. Benet Biscop Catholic High School
Ridge Terrace Bedlington Northumberland NE22 6ED
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King’s Road Centre, Newcastle University
Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE1 7RU
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St Joan of Arc Catholic School
High Street Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1HG
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Redland Green School
Redland Court Road Redland Bristol BS6 7EH
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Pent Valley Technology College
Surrenden Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4ED
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Orchard School Bristol
Filton Road Bristol BS7 OXZ
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Marsh Academy
Station Road New Romney Kent TN28 8BB
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Dunraven School
94/98 Leigham Court Road London SW16 2QB
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Chestnut Grove School
45 Chestnut Grove Balham London SW12 8JZ
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Bushey Meads School
Coldharbour Lane Bushey Herts WD23 4PA
“At Bushey Meads we offer a high quality inclusive education for all our students. We aim to ensure that students are provided with the knowledge, skills and opportunities that will allow them to be successful in their adult life.”
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Sandling Road Saltwood Hythe Kent CT21 4HL
“Brockhill Park is a fully comprehensive, non-selective school and has Performing Arts College status; it caters for the full mainstream ability range.”
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Bristol Brunel Academy
Speedwell Road Kingswood Bristol BS15 1NU
“Our students will enjoy their journey through our Academy and in doing so become ready and equipped to face 21st-century challenges and flourish in an ever-changing environment.”
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The Rochester Grammar School
Maidstone Road Rochester Kent ME1 3BY
“The Rochester Grammar School is a 21st Century school concerned not just with what our students learn, but with how they learn, and how they grow in confidence, independence and as flexible thinkers. Since our foundation in 1888, we have been committed to a pioneering curriculum broadening opportunities for girls to access higher education and any top career, we have continued to be at the leading edge of education. This year we have presented our ideas at a national conference on Thinking Skills and at a national conference on educating Gifted and Talented pupils and next year we are presenting our ideas and achievements at an IB World Conference in Spain. As an International Baccalaureate World School, belonging to a network of IB World Schools across 125 countries, we believe in an education without borders. All of our students have opportunities to become global citizens – through their classroom activities, and through the huge range of visits and pupil exchanges that we offer. Our students should be excited by their future – and at the RGS we will work together with you to transform your learning and to help you make your goals a reality.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: West Kent 2009/10
DEBATE: Celebrity Politics
Qualifying Round: Canterbury 2010/11
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Lampton School
Lampton Avenue Hounslow Middlesex TW4 4EP
“Our aim is for all of our students to achieve their potential and to prepare them to thrive in a rapidly changing world. We are committed to excellence and have an unrelenting determination for everyone to succeed. We put a strong emphasis on academic achievement – we have an excellent reputation for challenging our most able students and for supporting students who require additional help with their studies. We also encourage and expect all of our students to become independent learners and to develop their leadership skills, so they can fully participate in our rich extra-curricular programme. Our climate for learning is exceptional. We work with our students in a collaborative and orderly atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. This gives them a sense of belonging and a pride in our school and in themselves, and helps them fully realise their potential. We also have excellent partnerships with parents and our local community.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: West London 2009/10
DEBATE: Pop artists
Qualifying Round: West London 2009/10
DEBATE: Older Mums
Regional Final: London & South 2009/10
DEBATE: Artistic Expression
Regional Final: London & South 2009/10
DEBATE: MPs expenses
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Norbury Manor Business & Enterprise College
Kensington Avenue Thornton Heath CR7 8BT
“Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College is a place of exciting and rapid development. We consistently provide an excellent education, as is shown by our academic record at GCSE and A level and by our most recent OFSTED report. We provide a broad and relevant curriculum for the different needs of all our girls and ensure that all achieve their full potential by providing a well-ordered, stimulating learning environment. For us high academic standards are at the centre of this process. Our Specialist Business and Enterprise status is a key responsibility for us. We lead the way in the study of these essential subjects and are developing and refining our curriculum to reflect their importance.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: South London 2009/10
DEBATE: Boxing
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Wills Memorial Building, University of Bristol
Queens Road Bristol BS8 1RJ
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Lanark Grammar School
Albany Drive Lanark Lanarkshire ML11 9AQ
“Lanark Grammar School strives to give all of our pupils the best educational experience possible through the quality of teaching and learning, the range of courses available to suit individual needs and also through an extensive array of extra-curricular activities. The staff of the school are highly committed and do all that they can to support each and every pupil.
The school strives hard to create an ethos of achievement and inclusion and promote positive values in all that we do. Through focussing on enabling pupils to become successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens we can instil in pupils a commitment to their own learning and achievement. In addition, we can help them to gain an understanding of the importance of their contribution to the wider community, and the need for them to play an active and positive role within it both now and in the future. We also strive to promote a culture of inclusion and respect for others where talents no matter how diverse are recognised and celebrated. Our commitment to inclusion is also illustrated through our Additional Support Needs base where pupils are fully integrated into the life of the school both curricular and extra-curricular.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Lothian & Borders 2009/10
DEBATE: Pop artists
Qualifying Round: Lothian & Borders 2009/10
DEBATE: CCTV
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St. Robert of Newminster Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre
Biddick Lane Washington Tyne & Wear NE38 8AF
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The Bridgewater Hall
Lower Mosley Street Manchester M2 3WS
The Bridgewater Hall is Manchester’s international concert venue, built to give the best possible space for music. The Hall hosts over 250 performances a year including classical music, rock, pop, jazz, world music and much more.
The Hall is home to three resident orchestras: the Hallé, the BBC Philharmonic and Manchester Camerata. The Hall also programmes its own classical music season, the International Concert Series. The Hall works with a range of promoters and charity hirers on other programming.
The Bridgewater Hall is managed by Hallogen Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMG Europe Holdings Limited. The construction of the Hall was funded in partnership by Manchester City Council and Manchester Development Corporation with assistance from the European Regional Development Fund. The ongoing operation of the Hall is now the responsibility of an independent charitable trust, Manchester Concert Hall Limited.
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Boston Spa Comprehensive School
Clifford Moor Road Boston Spa West Yorkshire LS23 6RW
“We are celebrating the third successive year of record rises in our GCSE results with 80% of young people achieving 5 or more GCSE passes at A* to C. This is significantly higher than all our external and national targets. It is a good indication of the continuing rise in academic standards in our school and the excellent value we add for our young people. We are delighted for our young people and congratulate them and their families; we are really appreciative of all the partnership and support we have received over this last year. It is really encouraging that these results come just a week after another year of improved A Level Results, where our pass rate rose to 98% and the numbers of young people achieving top grades rose by another 8%.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: West Yorkshire 2009/10
DEBATE: CCTV
Qualifying Round: West Yorkshire 2009/10
DEBATE: Older Mums
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St. Thomas More Catholic College
Longton Hall Road Longton Staffordshire ST3 2NJ
“St. Thomas More Catholic College is a Catholic Christian Community with a mission to promote the truths and moral values taught by the Roman Catholic Church. in fulfilling our mission, we will all do our best to ensure that: Christ is at the centre of our daily lives through prayer, work and worship; the Gospel values of love, justice, peace and forgiveness are seen in all that we do; Each member of our community is known and loved; Everyone on the College has the opportunity to develop his/her talents to the full; ALl students achieve their academic potential; that we carry out our duty of service to others, both within, and outside our community.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Birmingham 2009/10
DEBATE: Organic food
Qualifying Round: Birmingham 2009/10
DEBATE: Boxing
Qualifying Round: Staffordshire 2010/11
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Guildford High School
London Road Guildford Surrey GU1 1SJ
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Eaga
eaga House Archbold Terrace Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE2 1DB
As an organisation committed to its local communities eaga is delighted to be working closely with Debating Matters. In our view, few things can be more important than encouraging the next generation to express their views on the most burning topics of the day - and to challenge those of others through this rich learning opportunity.
At eaga we are passionate about eradicating social ills such as fuel poverty and tackling environmental challenges from climate change. Indeed, by making households more energy efficient we are helping in the drive to more sustainable, low-carbon lifestyles. It is crucial that all households – including the most vulnerable and low-income households – can share in the benefits of this shift. Issues such as this should be at the heart of social policy and decision-making and we need to listen very carefully to younger people as we put in place actions that will shape their future.
eaga is the sponsor of the North East & Yorkshire Region.
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Smith’s Wood School
Windward Way Smiths Wood West Midlands B36 0UE
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Malton School
Middlecave Road Malton North Yorkshire YO17 7NH
“Malton School seeks to serve students through responding positively to educational changes whilst remaining true to our traditional values of respect and tolerance established over our 450 year history. We offer a safe, secure and structured community in which young people can grow up confidently. Change is evolutionary. Changes are measured against our main responsibility: to serve the best interests and needs of students whilst also planning ahead to meet future needs and to improve what the school can offer its members. The school, whilst challenging students to fulfil their potential academically, physically and personally, seeks to reflect the predominantly rural community of Central Ryedale that it serves. Respect is at the heart of our behaviour code.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: North Yorkshire 2009/10
DEBATE: Pop artists
Qualifying Round: North Yorkshire 2010/11
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Harrogate Grammar School
Arthurs Avenue Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 0DZ
“Harrogate Grammar School is a school which is very proud of its past but also very focussed on the future and making sure all the young people who leave the school are properly equipped for life in the 21st Century.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: North Yorkshire 2009/10
DEBATE: Pop artists
Qualifying Round: North Yorkshire 2009/10
DEBATE: BNP
Regional Final: North East & Yorkshire 2009/10
DEBATE: Artistic Expression
Regional Final: North East & Yorkshire 2009/10
DEBATE: Copenhagen
Qualifying Round: North Yorkshire 2010/11
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Notting Hill and Ealing High School
2 Cleveland Road London W13 8AX
“Notting Hill and Ealing High School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 - 18 located in West Ealing, London. Founded in 1873, the school has been a leader in education for girls for over 130 years and maintains a reputation for academic excellence at both the junior and senior levels. And academic success is only part of our story; this is a happy and supportive community of pupils, staff and parents in which learning flourishes. We prepare girls to take advantage of all the opportunities which life offers them, fostering a sense of pleasure, and enjoyment in everything they do, while learning to understand and contribute to the wider community.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: London 2009/10
DEBATE: Celebrity Politics
Qualifying Round: London 2009/10
DEBATE: BNP
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Godolphin and Latymer School
Iffley Road London W6 0PG
“At The Godolphin and Latymer School we strive for academic excellence and to develop the full aesthetic, intellectual and physical potential of each girl. We provide a stimulating and enjoyable learning environment, and aim to foster intellectual curiosity and independence. Step into our school and you will find a happy, caring and supportive environment where respect and care for others underpins all that we do.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: London 2009/10
DEBATE: Celebrity Politics
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Latymer Upper School
237 King Street London W6 9LR
“Latymer is a unique place - a high achieving, friendly and welcoming school. Latymer is first and foremost a learning environment. We prepare young people for a happy, confident entry into the adult world. This means building their confidence and belief in themselves, helping them to make good friends and to develop a wide range of interests and skills as well as inspiring them to achieve academic excellence. Founded in 1624, Latymer Upper School was established on its present site in 1895 and The Latymer Prep School (previously a Department of the Upper School since 1951) was created in 1995. Both Schools are part of The Latymer Foundation at Hammersmith. The Latymer Foundation exists to provide an academic education of the highest quality to pupils of ability, regardless of background, and the Governors in their commitment to equality of opportunity provide many Bursaries and Scholarships to make this possible. We continue to offer the education envisaged by our founder, Edward Latymer, who wanted to provide educational opportunity to ‘poore boyes of Hammersmith’. We now, of course, extend this to girls as well. We have exceptionally close links with our local community, and the majority of our pupils live within four miles of the School.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: London 2009/10
DEBATE: BNP
Qualifying Round: London 2009/10
DEBATE: Organic food
Regional Final: London & South 2009/10
DEBATE: Artistic Expression
Regional Final: London & South 2009/10
Regional Final: London & South 2009/10
DEBATE: Ageing
National FInal: National Final 2009/10
DEBATE: Trial by Jury
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Havering College
Ardleigh Green Road Hornchurch Essex RM11 2LL
“Havering College provides access to an unrivalled range of courses from a diverse curriculum. Our courses can be tailored to meet the needs of individuals and employers and delivered in College or in the workplace, in a flexible and supportive way, to ensure achievement. We support progression from age 14 right the way through to degree level. This means you can enrol on an entry level course and leave with one of a wide-range of degrees we have on offer. Join us at Havering. Success is closer than you think.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Regional Final: East 2009/10
DEBATE: Artistic Expression
Regional Final: East 2009/10
DEBATE: MPs expenses
Qualifying Round: Essex 2010/11
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Kesgrave High School
Main Road Kesgrave Suffolk IP5 2PB
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Jedburgh Grammar School
High Street Jedburgh Borders TD8 6DQ
“Jedburgh Grammar School is situated in a town steeped in history. We know that the name Jedburgh, or rather one of its many earlier versions, Gedwearde, was mentioned by Ecred, bishop of Lindisfarne when he established settlements on the banks of Jed Water in 854. The abbey, whose ruins still dominate the south end of the town, was founded three centuries later in 1147 for the Augustinian Canons. That moment must also mark the beginning of institutional learning in Jedburgh for the canons were respected scholars of their time. To start with, however, they did not provide for the education of the lay youth of the town.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Lothian & Borders 2009/10
DEBATE: Pop artists
Qualifying Round: Lothian & Borders 2009/10
DEBATE: Older Mums
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Dean Close School
Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
“Dean Close School is a co-educational day and boarding school which provides continuity of education from age 2+ to 18. The School was established in 1886, and is set in 50 acres of parkland in the centre of Cheltenham.
Dean Close is renowned for focusing on individual development, helping to nurture each person’s strengths and talents. The small classes and excellent learning facilities ensure good, above average academic results. A strong tradition of music, art, sport and drama and a wide spectrum of extra curricular activities make it possible for every child to achieve success and confidence. The School also offers academic, sports, music, drama, art and all-rounder scholarships.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Cheltenham 2009/10
DEBATE: Pop artists
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Burnley College
Princess Way Burnley Lancashire BB12 0AN
“Burnley College is a provider of high quality sixth form, university and adult education, based in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Students at the College are able to study A Level and Advanced vocational subjects through to full degrees and work based professional development qualifications. Burnley College students achieve consistently high pass rates and many receive national recognition for their achievements. In May 2009, the Government’s school and college standards inspectors, Ofsted judged Burnley College as Outstanding across all areas. Ofsted said: “Achievement and standards are outstanding.” “Innovative strategies promote and enable students’ independent learning.” “In their time at College students make exceptional progress.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Lancashire 2009/10
DEBATE: Pop artists
Qualifying Round: Blackburn 2010/11
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Institute of Food Research
Norwich Research Park Colney Norwich Norfolk NR4 7UA, UK
“IFR is a world leader in research into harnessing food for health and controlling food-related diseases. Our scientists address the UK’s Grand Challenges of obesity and healthy ageing by defining the relationship between food, diet and health. We undertake internationally-ranked fundamental, strategic and applied research with high socio-economic impact, making a real difference to quality of life.”
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Imberhorne School
Imberhorne Lane East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1QY
“Imberhorne is officially classed as a Comprehensive Community School (co-educational) with Specialist School status. The age range of our students is from 11 to 19 years. Our school roll totals 1650 including 300 in the Sixth Form. Although Imberhorne can trace its history back nearly three centuries, it is very much a school for the future. Our principle aim is to realise the aspirations and develop fully the potential of every student at Imberhorne. We do this by providing a supportive environment, which will stimulate and encourage students to be independent and committed Learners for Life. Whilst we place a high priority on the traditional qualities of hard work, discipline, courtesy and consideration for others, we believe we have embraced the best of modern teaching strategies and resources.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Reigate & Crawley 2009/10
DEBATE: Assisted dying
Qualifying Round: Reigate & Crawley 2009/10
DEBATE: Boxing
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Worthing College
Bolsover Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 1NS
“Worthing College’s main priority is to be an outstanding institution where teaching, learning and student success are second to none. We will: put people first, care for students and staff, recognise each individual’s needs; make teaching and learning the top priority, value each person and foster individual learning to develop the whole person; work together with others to raise the ambitions and achievement of everyone; embrace diversity and challenge all forms of discrimination; strive for excellence, foster openness and trust and commit to continuous improvement where learners help shape improvements and the organisation as a whole.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Brighton & Hove 2009/10
DEBATE: Boxing
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Chasetown Specialist Sports College
Pool Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 8QW
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St Joseph’s RC Comprehensive School
Mill Lane Hebburn Tyne & Wear NE31 2ET
“It seems that education is constantly changing. One thing, however, does not change; this Catholic school belongs to you and your children. It works best if you as parents are prepared to share your responsibilities with us in a trinity of school, parents and parish. Our children need this co-operative support if they are to develop in a truly Christian way. We enjoy a good reputation within the community as a successful school. This is entirely due to the joint efforts of highly committed teachers, parents, clergy, support staff and pupils. We have been a Technology College since 1996. In order to maintain Specialist School status it has been necessary to make a commitment to a technology college ethos and culture. As well as establishing and improving links with local business and industry, it has been necessary to show a continuous improvement at all levels of public examination results in particular, maths, science and technology. We have had to show that an increased proportion of Year 11 students stay on at Sixth Form and to demonstrate further development of Vocational courses for 14 to 19 year olds.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Gateshead 2009/10
DEBATE: Pop artists
Qualifying Round: Gateshead 2010/11
SCHOOLS
Tonbridge Grammar School
Deakin Leas Tonbridge Kent TN9 2JR
“At Tonbridge Grammar School we aim to provide a curriculum to develop inquisitive thinkers with a love of learning who cherish independent thought. We understand that the curriculum, both within taught lessons and beyond them, should create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and the freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. We intend that our curriculum should imbue in our students these qualities: responsibility, independence, and a sense that learning can thrill and invigorate throughout life.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: West Kent 2009/10
DEBATE: Celebrity Politics
Qualifying Round: West Kent 2009/10
DEBATE: CCTV
Regional Final: South East 2009/10
Regional Final: South East 2009/10
DEBATE: MPs expenses
Qualifying Round: West Kent 2010/11
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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
St. John's Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9XB
“We aim to equip our students for a full and constructive place in society, to help them to be adaptive, to exercise critical judgement and to be prepared for the rapidly changing requirements of the twenty-first century. Academic excellence is very important at this school and we take pride in achieving our results. As a selective school we aim for high standards and the pursuit of academic excellence, helping every student to reach their full potential through the development of skills, concepts and knowledge, within the framework of a caring community. Relationships between staff and students are based on trust, mutual respect and a determination to succeed.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: West Kent 2009/10
DEBATE: Organic food
SCHOOLS
Cranbrook School
Waterloo Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 5JD
“Cranbrook’s story is a remarkable one. We remain what we always were, the free Grammar School of Queen Elizabeth in Cranbrook, now translated into a thriving, co-educational, academic, grammar school. We also remain a major boarding school, offering a fine education to boys and girls from throughout the country, and indeed the world. No other school blends so completely the traditions of State and Independent school.
We aim to offer the best of both traditions - to make available an excellent academic education to pupils living in the school’s area, and to add to it the strengths of a good boarding school, within the maintained system, at a reasonable price.”
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Folkestone School for Girls
Coolinge Lane Folkestone Kent CT20 3RB
“Our prime purpose is to provide the highest quality of education, care and preparation for life in a stimulating and exciting environment. This is a happy, well-disciplined community with a strong academic tradition, which also provides a wealth of experiences through extra-curricular activities. We want our girls to enjoy their time here and become fully involved in the life of the School. We expect our pupils to be industrious and behave in a way that makes a positive contribution to the whole school community. We will have achieved our aims if girls leave the School confident that they possess the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to enable them to take their place in society.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Folkestone & Dover 2009/10
DEBATE: Boxing
Qualifying Round: Folkestone & Dover 2010/11
SCHOOLS
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Culverden Down Tunbridge Wells Kent TN49SH
“In 1976 Bennett became a comprehensive school, admitting students of all abilities from a large part of the Diocese of Rochester, rather than just Tunbridge Wells. This led to the development of the Bennett Sixth Form as a centre of excellence at 16-plus, with students moving on to universities across the country. Next, Bennett began its transformation into a fully co-educational school. Boys were first admitted in 1993, and in 2000 the first, fully co-educational cohort moved on to university. In 2003, Bennett achieved specialist school status as a technology college. In an increasingly technological world, we seek to provide the very best technology to support teaching and learning. In recognition of outstanding performance over a sustained period, Bennett was also designated by the DCSF from 2008 a specialist languages school, enabling us to invest in language teaching and learning, and make available an exciting and innovative range of language learning opportunities to students to equip them better for living in the international world we are increasingly becoming.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Surrey 2009/10
DEBATE: Older Mums
Qualifying Round: Surrey 2009/10
DEBATE: CCTV
Qualifying Round: Folkestone & Dover 2010/11
SCHOOLS
Reigate College
Castlefield Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0SD
“Reigate College specialises in providing high quality education for 16-19 year old students in a supportive and caring community and is committed to equality of rights and opportunity. It is a Beacon college and has been graded as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.”
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The Godolphin School
Millford Hill Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2RA
“Godolphin offers a broad-based liberal education in a happy purposeful atmosphere where everyone counts and every achievement is valued, whether academic, artistic, creative, sporting or social. Students are encouraged to explore every opportunity, so developing their talents, interests and personalities. There is a wide-ranging academic curriculum and an outstanding range of other activities and pursuits. Godolphin students are encouraged to develop responsibility, initiative, independence, sensitivity and tolerance within a vibrant and supportive community. We hope that they learn to give rather than to take, to relish a challenge, to have fun and to enjoy life. Students leave Godolphin as well-qualified, assured and committed young adults, excited about the future and ready to take their place in the wider world.”
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Qualifying Round: Hampshire 2009/10
DEBATE: Boxing
Qualifying Round: Hampshire 2009/10
DEBATE: BNP
Qualifying Round: Hampshire 2010/11
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5 October: South London 2010/11 Qualifying Round,
