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Variety's the very
spice of life, that gives
it all its flavour.
THE OTHER HALF
Music
We encourage all new boys to consider learning a musical
instrument or taking singing lessons at School. Normal
arrangements provide for 11 half-hour individual lessons
each term, taken once a week; in long terms, extra lessons
may be available. Details of charges are available from the
Director of Music
.
All charges connected with music tuition are made in
advance by the teacher concerned. A full term’s notice is
required for lessons to be terminated; such notice must be
given in writing to the Director of Music and a term’s fees
may be charged in lieu
.
CCF
The Combined Cadet Force currently operates both Army
and RAF sections and offers a full range of activities. It
makes a valuable contribution to a boy’s education, and
parents should consider their sons joining in the third year.
The annual camps for RAF and Army Sections are held
close to the beginning of the summer holiday. The main
camp for the year is in the first week of the Easter holidays
so this should be kept clear by all members of the
Contingent. There is an initial charge to cover boots and
tee shirts, and thereafter a termly subscription. The cost of
camps is heavily subsidized. Details of charges are
available from the Contingent Commander.
Boys wishing to join the CCF are given a detailed set of
joining instructions and a DVD that lay out exact costs and
describe life in the CCF. A copy of these instructions is
available from the
Contingent Commander
.
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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
A group of boys work towards bronze, silver or gold
medals in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme,
which is designed to develop self-reliance, dedication in
acquiring skills, a sense of social and community spirit,
a taste for adventure and physical fitness. Small
charges are made for enrolment and expeditions are
charged in addition to this
.
Voluntary Service
The School has a contingent of volunteers, who give
service in the local community to elderly people and in
local schools. Boys may join the Voluntary Service Unit
at the end of the third year or at any later stage.
Expeditions
The School organises a wide variety of expeditions, to
places within the British Isles and abroad, with a view to
supplementing the teaching activity, and broadening a
boy’s experience. When attendance on such an
expedition is compulsory, charges will be made on the
school bill, or by special arrangement with the parents
concerned. Your son should consult you before putting
his name down for any voluntary expedition. In cases of
financial hardship, where a boy might be prevented
from going on an expedition that could be educationally
of great importance to him, certain discretionary grants
for aid may be available on direct application made by
parents to the Headmaster.