independent schools 2019

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

Rookwood School

ROOKWOOD is a co- educational, day and boarding school, for pupils aged two to 16, in Andover, Hampshire. Across the school pupils benefit from high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and small classes. The favourable teacher-pupil ratio ensures that pupils receive individual attention and that teaching can be tailored to meet the needs of all pupils. Set in eight acres, the school has an impressive range of amenities including a state-of-the-art sports hall, outdoor swimming pool, excellent art and sciencefacili- ties and a new music iMac suite. Additionally, there is an ISI-rated ‘excellent’ boarding house, which offers full and flexi- boarding for pupils from Year 3 upwards. It is led by experienced house parents who provide the highest quality of care to pupils around the clock and is noted for its home-from-home atmosphere. While Rookwood is non-selective, it still achieves excellent academic success. In 2018, 97 per cent of pupils gained five or more GCSE grades 9-4 and an outstanding 100 per cent of pupils achieved 9-4 in both maths and English language. However, Rookwood is so much more than exam results. Pupils have many opportunities to experience a broader education than is simply presented on the timetable. School life is rich in experiences and ensures that pupils have a varied and balanced education that not only focuses on

Horris Hill School

a safe and encouraging environment.

education to a wider age group. We will ensure that key reading, writing and handwriting skills, as well as manners and communication skills, are embedded during the formative early years. From age four, every boy will also enjoy a rich tapestry of specialist music, drama, art and sport teaching and will benefit from first-class facilities and extensive countryside grounds in which they will also enjoy outdoor learning, kitchen gardening and bushcraft. To see for yourself what a difference a Horris Hill education could make for your son, please come and visit the school. extra-curricular activity. They will have access to

FROM September 2019, Horris Hill will be offering its unique nurturing and academic experience from reception upwards. The school will welcome boys from four to 13 years of age, with the option to board from Year 4 and upwards. With the advent of changes to senior school pre-testing, it has become beneficial for a boy to start his Horris Hill educational journey at a younger age, in order for him to develop as an individual and be adequately prepared for the competitive 13+ entry process. The school believes that the period from four to 13 years of age are the most critical in any boy’s life. Horris Hill is a special place to be. Nestled in its own 80-acre estate with outstanding facilities, boys can exercise their intellectual inquisitiveness, free to explore all avenues, building self-confidence and awareness in

Horris Hill has a long tradition of educating boys and offers the

gold standard in boys’ preparatory education.

The school’s emphasis is on the development of the whole boy, without compromising the 130- year record of academic excellence. In 2017 and 2018, all senior boys gained entry into their chosen senior school with remarkable scholarship successes including academic awards to Winchester, Eton and Marlborough, an outstanding talent award to Harrow, sports awards to Millfield, Charterhouse and Sherborne and drama to Milton Abbey and St Edward’s Oxford. This demonstrates the breadth of excellence and the capability of the school to deliver across the spectrum within a nurturing and pastorally-guided approach. We are now able to offer the benefits of this exceptional

their understanding. They are encouraged to know and understand themselves and those around them. To recognise that life has its ups and downs and that through knowing themselves they learn to build on their experiences and develop as our future citizens. As a result, students leave Rookwood as confident, resilient and principled young adults, ready for the next stage of their education. To find out more about what a Rookwood education has to offer or to arrange a visit, call (01264) 325910. www.rookwoodschool.org

academic achievement, but also on personal development. There are more than 100 weekly clubs and activities across the arts, sport and science as well as residential and overseas trips. The school also runs a thriving Duke of Edinburgh Awards programme and was recently awarded the prestigious School Games Gold Mark in recognition of its sporting endeavours. Rookwood’s motto is ‘Sapere Aude’, which translates as ‘dare to know’ and is clearly seen in everything the pupils do. Pupils are challenged to have courage¸ to learn new things, develop new skills and deepen

Email the registrar Lisa Lee-Smith at registrar@

horrishill.com to arrange an appointment and the team look forward to welcoming you to Horris Hill.

ROOKWOOD SCHOOL Co-educational | Day & Boarding | 3-16 Years An outstandingly happy and successful school

OPEN MORNING

To book a visit please contact registrar@horrishill.com Saturday 9th March, 10am - 12noon

OPEN MORNING Thursday 2nd May 2019 9.30am-12.30pm To reserve a place contact our Registrar on 01264 325910 School bus route available from Newbury Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AL www.rookwoodschool.org

The gold standard in boys’ preparatory education Day, Transition and Full Boarding places Reception to Year 8 Outstanding academic reputation Huge breadth of co-curricular opportunities

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