Summer 2012 - Canford School

fourth form life
CANFORD
Julia Davis
Bertie Gregory
I boarded in my last year at
Chafyn Grove so was expecting
to feel at home quickly.
However, the first week was
ver y tiring – everything was so
new but the Sixth Formers in
the house helped a lot and that
was one of the first things that
I liked about life here. There
are no set hierarchies and
ever yone mixes really well.
I came to Canford from Forres
Sandle Manor and am a day
pupil in Lancaster. I live locally
so knew the school well
already. There were seven
others from my Prep School
in my year so that helped me
settle in.
The workload in the Four th
Form is a step up from the
Shells but we got a lot of
suppor t from the teaching staff at the star t of the GCSE
course. I have enjoyed moving on and no longer being the new
year group.
I am really enjoying the spor t at Canford. I tried rowing in the
Shells and have carried this on into the Four th Form. It is a
big commitment but I get a lot of satisfaction out of rowing
compared with other spor ts I have tried. Going to the national
regattas has been a great experience. I also realise how lucky I
am to only have to walk five minutes from house to get to the
school boathouse for training.
Music has also taken up quite a lot of my time. I am studying it
for GCSE but have also been involved in the extra curricular
side as par t of the main school choir. There have been lots
of concer ts and one of the most memorable so far was at
Salisbur y Cathedral this summer.
Our House Play this year was ‘The Full Monty’. I played Al the
Barman and it was great fun. It was also a really good way for
the whole house to come together and to get to know the
Sixth Formers much better.
Life at Canford is great. I love the atmosphere, there are all
kinds of oppor tunities and the campus is a really nice place to
be. I can’t believe I am a third of my way through my time here
already – it is all going far too fast!
Summer 2012
NEWS
In the Four th Form your
academic work changes. In the
Shells, you have to try all the
subjects so there were days
when I had lessons I didn’t
enjoy. That doesn’t happen
now I have chosen my GCSE courses. History and Geography
are my favourite subjects but really I am enjoying them all. You
have to be very organised and handle more timetable changes
in the Four th Form but I think I have managed this quite well
so far. You also have to move round more classrooms so see
different par ts of the school.
I am really making the most of the oppor tunities at Canford.
I have continued my music and am par t of the main school
orchestra as a violinist. I have also joined the Army branch of
the CCF and have enjoyed all the outdoor experiences. I went
on the ski racing trip to Alpe d’Huez at Christmas – something
I would never otherwise have had the chance to try. At Easter
we went to Snowdonia which was great fun – the weather was
amazing and the climbing and walking were a real challenge.
You star t being given more responsibility in the Four th Form.
I have been in charge of house hockey this year which was a
real achievement for me. It is also the first year of being a tour
guide for visitors. I have enjoyed meeting them and telling them
all about life at Canford.
Canford News is published twice yearly in June and December.
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Dates for your diary
U13 Girls' Hockey
Tournament
Wednesday 19th September
Open Day
Saturday 6th October
OC Family Day
Saturday 22nd September
BBC Radio 4 'Any
Questions?' at Canford
Friday 12th October
Discovery Days for 13+ entry 2014
Friday 21st September (Boarding)
Tuesday 25th September (Day)
U11 Boys’ Tens Rugby
Tournament
Wednesday 7th November
Sixth Form Entrance Examinations
for 2013 entry
Tuesday 6th/Thursday 8th November
Tuesday 13th/Wednesday 14th November
Whole School Musical 'Calamity Jane'
Wednesday 5th-Saturday 8th December
Carol Service in Wimborne Minster
Thursday 13th December
Developing Facilities | In the Community | News Highlights
The Bourne Academy | Spotlight on...Hockey | Fourth Form Life
From the
headmaster
I do not pretend to understand the
sophisticated, aesthetic territory inhabited
by this year’s Head Boy, Darius Rodrigues,
when he is in full flow on Rothko or shining
different coloured lights on a figure trapped in
a transparent box. Call me old-fashioned, and
people have, but the Abstract Expressionist
movement remains a bit of a blur to me.
Sorry, Darius.
How much, though, I applaud any pupil who follows an idea, becomes
absorbed in it and feels as enriched and excited as one would in a close
human relationship. Canford life offers the individual the chance to pursue
passions free of anxiety about peer group opinion. Thus four girls can
develop their rowing to the point of being the fastest British school crew in
their age group this year. Others can become astonishingly accomplished
theatre technicians, stealthy bird-watchers, internet businessmen, restless
intellectuals .......... it really takes all sorts.
In fact there is a whole David Hockney palette of colours here which
contrast nicely yet work together in harmony. Interesting excellence
appears in many complementary forms and we love the
picture it creates. One often feels that a mere
seven day week is insufficient to cover the canvas.
Cover story -
Biology and Geography
field trip to Isle of Arran
Twenty pupils and four staff
spent six days on the Isle of Arran
from 11-16 April on a combined
field trip.
Based at the field centre at Loch
Ranza, the group was fortunate to
enjoy glorious sunshine and clear
blue skies every day. Geography
projects included a study of the
changing hydrological variables
on the River Charmadale and
made use of the centre’s new
GPS trackers at four different
sites, analysing data using specialist
computer programmes.
Biologists collected a plethora of
Pelectora species and a cornucopia
of Chirimadae and the coastal
zone was also examined in detail.
The stunning landscape provided
an awe inspiring backdrop and
pupils delighted in spotting golden
eagles, porpoises and seals during
this very memorable field trip.
Contacts at Canford
Main School
Switchboard
01202 841254
[email protected]
Layard Theatre
Box Office
01202 847525
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Philippa Scudds
Marketing Director
01202 847295
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Admissions Office
01202 847207
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Glyn Richards
Sports Centre Manager
01202 847524
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Karen Hartshorn
Campaign & Development Director
01202 847471
[email protected]
01202 841254
Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AD
www.canford.com
developing facilities
Teaching block - June 2012
Canford is committed to an ongoing programme
of refurbishment to provide pupils with the best
possible facilities in which to work and live.
Shell dorm in Monteacute
New teaching block - update
Essential maintenance
This build (pictured at June 2012) will provide two
new laboratories for Physics and Chemistry, eight new
classrooms for Economics, Business Studies, Classics and
Chemistry and a new ICT suite. During the summer
the internal works will be in full swing, with the aim of
opening the lower floor of the building for use at the
beginning of the Christmas term.
Considerable investment is being made to upgrade all
the windows of the Monteacute/Wimborne building
over three phases. The north and south elevations were
completed in 2011, the east elevation is taking place
in 2012 and the west elevation will hopefully follow
in 2013/14. Mindful that any refurbishments must be
in keeping with the original buildings, the new double
glazed windows are thermally efficient and draught free,
yet match the appearance of the original 1930s metal
single glazed ones.
Boys' boarding refurbishment
A four year programme in Monteacute will reach its
final phase this summer, with the upgrade of Sixth Form
lodges. School House is also in the fifth and final stage
of a major refurbishment. Main house areas, Shell dorms
and over half the bedspaces in various year group lodges
have already been modernised, with the remainder to be
completed by September 2012.
As a result of these improvements, both houses will offer
modern comfortable interiors mixed with older features
and details to offer character and a sense of history.
Every boy will have a high storage bed, lockable double
wardrobe, bedside table, LED reading lamp, lockable desk
and bookcase, access to wireless internet and ample
power socket provision.
Departmental development
English block
A new seminar room is being built within the English
block this summer. At the same time, the Egdon Theatre
will be improved to create a more professional space for
lectures and presentations for use by all departments.
Biology extension
Biology is a popular option at both GCSE and A level.
Still in the early stages of planning applications, this
exciting architect-designed development will provide
much needed additional space.
Andrew Bruce - Estates Bursar
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IN THE co mmunity
ne of the hallmarks of a Canford education
is the development of an appreciation of life
beyond the archway. The sense of giving and
co-operative achievement on which boarding school
life is built is extended for Canfordians to the wider
world, both locally and abroad. Canford regards
links with and service in the community as a natural
dimension of learning.
The school has many long standing ties with voluntary
projects in the local area. Every Monday afternoon,
most pupils will take part in some form of community
service work. Sixth Formers are most heavily
involved in the main projects, while younger pupils
can take part in conservation activities either on the
school site, perhaps in conjunction with the Dorset
Wildlife Trust on Brownsea Island, or with the local
authority. Twice a year, on Enterprise Day, pupils
are able to devote a whole day to their particular
voluntary project.
The Langside link
The Canford-Langside link has existed for nearly 25
years. Its aim is for Canford’s Lower Sixth pupils to
get together with the senior class of 14 to18 year olds
from Langside to work on various projects. Practical
work in wood, metal and ceramics has been particularly
popular both in terms of results and social interaction.
Langside pupils were involved in launching the Olympic
Gold Challenge Event which took place on 28th June,
raising funds for local Dorset Charity, Diverse Abilities
Plus, with which Langside is associated.
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The Canford Partnership
The Canford
Partnership
currently supports
communities in
India,Tanzania and
Argentina. Each year
a selected group of
pupils in the Lower
Sixth visits these
countries to offer
practical support in
villages with which
Canford has built
strong links. Each
trip brings different
challenges. Help
with building
projects to develop facilities, teaching and playing with
the children and assisting with medical supplies are just
some of the areas Canfordians have been involved with
in recent years. These overseas community projects are
cited by pupils as one of the highlights of their time at
Canford, with some returning to the communities after
they have left the school to continue their work.
The work extends to the local community back in the
UK. Canford pupils and staff visit local primary schools to
run ‘India Days’ and have established successful penfriend
schemes between children in these schools and those in
the Indian communities.
Northam and the City Reach Youth project
Canford’s involvement
with communities in the
inner city Southampton
area of Northam
reached its tenth
anniversary in May 2012.
For the Canfordians
involved in the project,
it is an opportunity to
gain an insight into the contemporary economic, social
and political challenges facing our inner cities and to
acquire new skills working with disadvantaged youngsters.
Approximately 40 to 50 Canfordians participate during
the year.
A mentoring scheme allows Canfordians to develop a
more significant and long term link with the children. As
part of this aim, plans are underway for the upgrade of
the IT system allowing for email communication between
the children and Canfordians in a controlled and safe
environment.
Due to government spending cuts in the public sector,
the Underground Centre, which is focused on older
teens and has a large following, lost a significant amount
of funding which was in place to support its weekly
evening music workshops. Canford pupils raised nearly
£4,000 for this project in 2011/12 through a range
of initiatives organised almost entirely by themselves
including a twenty seven mile sponsored walk (pictured).
Among the current projects
• Science lesson support at Merley First School
• Language support lessons at Colehill First School
• Latin support lessons at Broadstone First School
• Drama workshops for pupils with special needs from Beaucroft School
• Swimming lessons for pupils from Hampreston French Day at Canford
First School
• Activities for pupils with physical and mental handicaps from Langside School
• Work with three local charity shops
• Helping at a sheltered workplace, the Cherry
Tree Nursery
• Visits to day patients at the Lewis Manning hospice
• Design project work with youngsters from Philip Green Memorial School
• Community Sports Award leaders in local sport
• Musical concerts at various residential and day centres
• Visits to the elderly in their homes
• Voluntary work in the gardens of the National Trust at Kingston Lacy
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news hig hlights
Academic
Rosie Adamson
Geography, Magdalene College, Cambridge
Olivia Bracken Biochemistry, Brasenose College, Oxford
University entrance success
Alice Carter Theology, Oriel College, Oxford
Sixteen pupils have received offers of places at Oxford
and Cambridge for 2012 entry, bringing the average
number of Oxbridge places in the past five years to 13
places per year.
Ben Chapple Natural Sciences, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Anastasia Chitty ISI Inspection 2012
Between 24th and 27th January 2012, an inspection
team of nine led by Timothy Holgate, Reporting
Inspector and Trainer of Inspectors, and Tony Halliwell,
Co-ordinating Inspector for Boarding, conducted an
Integrated Inspection examining all major aspects of life
at Canford.
Medicine, Pembroke College, Oxford
Hamish Clifton Experimental Psychology, University College, Oxford
Aurelia Hibbert Engineering, Trinity College, Cambridge
Harry Horner History and Economics, Pembroke College, Oxford
Jonathon Ledger Engineering, Homerton College, Cambridge
Zara Marshall English Language and Literature,
St Anne's College, Oxford
Susanna Meader Biological Sciences, Wadham College, Oxford
Warren Muggleton Classics: Greek and Latin, King's College, Cambridge
98% of candidates applying to University
this year have received offers to destinations
including Imperial College, University College
London and Warwick. Exeter, Bristol and
Newcastle also remain popular.
Louise Revell Classics I, Christ Church, Oxford
Seb Siersted Biochemistry, St Edmund Hall, Oxford
Katherine Sweet-Escott Biological Sciences, St Peter’s College, Oxford
Naomi Vides Mathematics, Hertford College, Oxford
The value of academic enrichment
We believe that a contributory factor to our university
entrance success is the value our pupils gain from the
Canford enrichment programmes. These are our own
courses which provide pupils across the school with
exposure to a breadth of ideas on which to form a
wider frame of reference and, most importantly, germs
of original thoughts.
One aspect of this is our Connections programme.
Each week there is timetabled space in which pupils
explore ideas and schools of thought. For us, the most
important aspect is that pupils learn that there are many
ways of both acquiring and applying knowledge. This
year we have introduced independent research projects
in the Shell and Fourth Forms. Both year groups have
been exposed to five exciting and eclectic courses –
ranging from psychology to the Romantic Movement
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in the Shell Year and from the first civilizations to the
development of codes in the Fourth Form.
This focus on independent learning has also flowered
in the Lower Sixth where the Henry Baynham Essay
Prize has been highly successful. This competition,
in which all the pupils take part, rewards originality,
scholarship and research and pupils choose their own
topics and research and write with little direct teacher
input. Many pupils have been able to draw from the
lessons learnt about logic and clarity in their Critical
Thinking course, something which has become an
integral part of Lower Sixth Connections. The lecture
element, which is present in all years and prominent in
the Sixth Form, is highly popular and offers pupils new
voices and different perspectives.
Sindre Vandvik - Connections
We were delighted that the school received the
highest award of 'excellent' for all major areas of
school life - academic and non-academic achievement,
curriculum quality, teaching standards, moral and social
development, pastoral care, welfare, boarding and
leadership.
Academic achievement
Canford was praised for its 'stimulating and challenging
teaching'. The level of attainment by pupils in public
examinations, taken with high quality teaching, indicates
that pupils make excellent long-term progress. There
are outstanding opportunities available to develop
independent speaking skills and logical thinking through
the school's academic enrichment programmes. Pupils'
attitudes to learning and a love of learning for its own
sake were also praised.
Pupils clearly see that the school's values are based on
Christian principles and have a strong understanding of
different faiths. Cultural awareness is outstanding, with
pupils looking outwards beyond the school both locally
and internationally.
Curricular & extra-curricular provision
Quality of boarding
The whole school General Studies course,
'Connections', was deemed outstanding, inspiring and
ambitious. The curriculum is designed to stimulate
pupils of all abilities and focused specialist support is
available to meet individual pupil needs. The extracurricular offering at Canford was also felt to be
outstanding, with a very wide range of clubs and
activities both at home and abroad. The strong sporting
programme was praised with ten different sports to
choose from for boys and girls each term.
Pastoral care and spiritual, moral,
social and cultural development
Pastoral care of pupils was regarded as a ‘major
strength of the school’ with ‘strong school and house
communities’ and the provision of ‘a nurturing
environment in the context of mutual support’.
ISI
Independent Schools Inspectorate
The high quality boarding experience was seen as a key
feature of the school. Boarders benefit enormously
from the excellent facilities and activities on offer in the
evenings and at weekends.
Quality of leadership and links
The highly committed and dedicated staff were
commended for giving generously of their time and
energy, both in and out of the classroom, to enhance
the pupils' educational experience. Highly productive
relationships with parents were noted. Reports are
detailed and comprehensive and parents are provided
with high quality information about the school's life
and work.
To read the full report, please visit
www.canford.com/inspectionreports
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news hig hlights
Art
The department celebrated
national success this
year. Head Boy, Darius
Rodrigues, was a finalist in
the prestigious ARTiculation
Competition 2012
organised in conjunction with Cambridge University
and judged by Jon Snow (pictured with Darius).
Darius’ presentation entitled ‘Rothko, Neuroaesthetics
and the Perception of Beauty’, won first place in the
regional heat against strong competition from eight
other schools including Blundell’s, Cheltenham College,
Marlborough and Winchester.
Pre-U
Canford has chosen
to move from the A
Level Art examination
to the Cambridge
Pre-U Course, believing
it to be both more
challenging and a truer
reflection of a pupil's creativity and visual articulacy.
The course provides a stronger base for Art College
applications and enables pupils to generate broader and
more ambitious work. Pre-U also offers a higher grading
than A Level, giving a further challenge for very able
students.
Duncan Wright - Head of Art
Music
Music at Canford thrives. During the course of two
busy terms since the last edition of Canford News, we
have had solo performances in two Junior Concerts,
a Shell Music and Poetry Evening, a Music Scholars'
Concert, AS and A2 Recitals and both a Senior
and Junior Music Festival. The Chamber Choir sang
Evensong in Hertford College, Oxford and gave a
concert at Kingston Lacy church. The ever-popular
inter-house Music Competition (streamed live online)
was hotly contested and Lancaster House was this
year’s overall winner.
The orchestra has played concerti with several Upper
Sixth musicians and the Chapel Choir sang Evensong in
Salisbury Cathedral. The highlight of the year was the
concert in the Lighthouse Theatre at Poole (pictured).
All ensembles were on top form and the audience
enjoyed music by Schubert, Tchaikovsky and Finzi,
amongst others. Before the end of the summer term
we will have enjoyed a Jubilee Concert, a Leavers’
Concert, a Wind Band Festival and a performance of a
new Chamber Opera.
Christopher Sparkhall - Director of Music
The glorious spring
weather, dramatic
Cornish scenery and
legendary quality of the
St Ives light provided
Sixth Form artists with
the opportunity to
develop their skills on
the annual Easter art trip.
Included were a number
of gallery visits including
Tate St. Ives, the Barbara
Hepworth Museum and
the Newlyn Art Gallery
and to the artist studios
of Louise McClarey and
Nicola Bealing.
Drama
As ever the theatre has been a very busy place. House Drama is
progressing and, as a new venture, we staged our own version of
the Oscars ceremony in an assembly in March. No red carpets,
sadly, but the Director of Drama, dressed up in his best black
tie, and the cast of the senior play enjoyed reading out the
nominations and announcing the winners! This year's senior play
'1,000 Paper Cranes’ (pictured) was a truly exciting project which
allowed a very radical means of pupil involvement and a different
approach to design. The cast devised the scenes themselves
and, with a beautifully minimalist Japanese-inspired setting, the
production was quite beautiful and very original.
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In external examinations, the majority of GCSE
students were awarded marks of over 90%
for their work on scenes from 'The Crucible'.
At AS level all candidates achieved A grade
marks for their practical work, presenting
extracts from plays influenced by the work of
Antonin Artaud and Steven Berkoff. These
are challenging, very physical high-energy styles
of theatre, calling for a remarkable degree of
precision and timing from the actors, as well
as a high degree of intellectual understanding
of theory and practice. At A2 level, the
Jarman Studio was used for the first time as
a performance venue. It is a tiny space but
formed the perfect environment for a theatrical
treatment of ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’
(pictured). The Junior Play, Shakespeare’s
‘The Taming of the Shrew’ took on the style of
a spaghetti western and involved a great deal
of film acting in rehearsal as well as live action.
It was an entertaining show at the end of term,
rounding off another exciting year of creativity
in the Layard.
Chris Thomas - Head of Drama
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news hig hlights
Sport
Careers Networking
Part of the development mission at Canford involves creating
opportunities that are relevant and useful to our community –
parents, pupils and Old Canfordians alike.
Tennis coaching in Portugal
During the Easter holidays 35 pupils attended a preseason tennis course at the Vale do Lobo Tennis
Academy in the Portuguese Algarve.
Pupils throughout the school years took part, with
specialist coaching for the different age groups. The
Canford first team players, who recently came third in
the Senior Students' National Finals, looked to further
develop their technique and tactical awareness, while
beginners concentrated on the fundamentals of all of
the key shots. All greatly benefitted from the expert
coaching provided by ATP World ranked professionals.
Cricket season 2012
After a delayed star t to the season due to one
of the wettest Aprils on record, Canford sides
saw some good victories including fine wins over
Bryanston's 1st XI by 124 runs and Millfield's 2nd XI
by 8 wickets.
This year, we have been developing a Careers Network which
will provide advice, mentoring and work experience to current
pupils and recent Canford leavers, whilst also creating networking
opportunities for parents and OCs. We started with two dinners
for OCs and parents working in law and the City this past year, and
next year plan to offer events in those two, medicine and at least
one other career area.
Marlborough tournament winners
The1st netball team won a prestigious tournament
at Marlborough in March. There were fine victories
against Cheltenham College, St. Helen and St.
Katharine, Oxford High, Portsmouth Grammar School
and Marlborough in the group rounds, followed by
an 11-5 victory in the semis against King's School,
Worcester. KES Bath fielded a strong side in the final
but Canford emerged triumphant with a well deserved
7-5 win.
We also plan to launch an advice and mentoring network to next
year’s Lower Sixth Formers, matching their interests with the diverse
skills and experience of interested OCs and parents.
If you are interested in finding out more about this scheme,
please contact the Development Office: 01202 847471 or
[email protected]
Karen Hartshorn - Campaign and Development Director
Canford Squad:
Dani Andrews (Captain), Ellie Chandler, Mary
Davenport, Brodie Fairchild, Lucy Hargreaves, Kirsty
Holt, Annabelle Kilpatrick, Beth Nichol, Sophie Taylor
and Georgie Triniman. (Coach - Hannah Morrell).
Pupil News
Mike Wang won a place
among the top 15 students
in the country in this year's
British Physics Olympiad.
Over 1,800 pupils took part
in the initial rounds of this
competition. Mike was then
invited to a training camp
at Oxford University run by
members of the Olympiad
Committee - a unique opportunity to learn more
about the subject from Physics teachers and academics.
The final highlight was an invitation to The Royal
Society in London, where Mike was fortunate to meet
the Estonian Ambassador, the MP for Walsall South, the
Director of National Physics Laboratory (NPL), who
gave an introduction to metrology, several professors
from Cambridge and London universities and the
Secretary and Chief Examiner of the Olympiad, Dr
Cyril Isenberg.
Fast crews
The Canford crews have had an excellent season to
date, with the 1st VIII boat winning its category at the
Schools' Head in London, becoming the tenth fastest
crew over the distance in the country at that stage
of the season. The crew received their gold medals
from former Leander and Cambridge University
Coach, Derek Drury (pictured). Meanwhile the girls'
quadruple sculls (JW4x) are currently the fastest crew
in Britain, setting a new course record at the NSR.
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Careers Symposium
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City and Finance Dinner
Upper Sixth pupil,
Albert Thornton, has
won a prestigious
scholarship with
Deloitte. Only 40 or
so pupils are awarded
places on the Scholar
Scheme each year, with
applications received
from Sixth Formers
across the UK.
Albert will now be
offered a 30-week paid
placement in a UK
office starting in late summer. Deloitte say they look for
‘individuals who have exceptional academic results, with
a keen interest in business combined with excellent
communication and interpersonal skills'.
In addition to his academic achievements, Albert is also
a talented hockey player and has represented England
in the U16 and U18 divisions.
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the bourne academy
House system
Central to the Academy community is the house system.
The eight houses are named after lighthouses along the
south coast – symbols of a haven, a caring environment
providing ‘illumination’ and a safe harbour. Heads
of houses lead the pastoral care and individually and
collectively bring a wealth of experience to the Academy.
The aim of the houses is to provide a caring and safe
environment for all students so that they can learn in an
atmosphere of mutual respect. Houses are made up of
pupils from all year groups and teaching staff are assigned
to each house. House assemblies and house tutor
groups are held four times per week.
There are house competitions and house points
awarded for successful project outcomes with the aim of
fostering team spirit, building relationships and trust and
offering leadership opportunities.
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Artist's impression of The Bourne Academy building, part of a £10m investment programme
n December 2007, Canford was approached by the DfE to consider the possibility of sponsoring
an academy in the local area. After an assessment of three different schools, it was agreed in the
autumn of 2008 that Canford, together with Bournemouth and Poole College, would sponsor King's
High School in Hadow Road, Bournemouth. As a sponsor, Canford would offer time, expertise and
support without financial input. Renamed The Bourne Academy, the school opened its doors to pupils
in September 2010. Under the inspirational leadership of Principal Jackie Steel, in just two years it has
achieved success far beyond our expectations.
The vision
A key part of the vision for the new academy was
that it would be at the heart of the community of East
Howe, offering local families an excellent education,
new opportunities and facilities available to all. Raising
pupils’ expectations, building their self-confidence and
teaching them appropriate skills that allow them to
build a successful career and contribute to society
were, and remain, central to the Academy's aims.
The sponsors' belief that good education depends
crucially on the relationships between staff, pupils,
parents and the other stakeholders was another core
part of the vision. Mutual support, pride, ambition,
trust and high expectations combine to
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allow impressive academic achievements against
a background of respect. The Academy’s vision is
articulated clearly through the mnemonic, ASPIRE,
to develop citizens who are ambitious, self-confident,
physically literate, independent learners, reflective and
emotionally literate.
Part of the ethos of Canford is to educate pupils in
the broadest sense of the word so that they leave as
well-rounded individuals, keen to contribute positively
to society. The link with The Bourne Academy is one
of the many ways in which this can be realised.
The Bourne Academy, Hadow Road, West Howe,
Bournemouth BH10 5HS www.thebourneacademy.com
Building links
As part of its sponsorship commitment, Canford
provides support both practically in terms of facilities
and also in curriculum teaching and social interaction.
Examples include selected pupils from both schools
coming together regularly for a book group, and
another group meeting every week to build a
Formula 24 racing car. Two former Academy pupils are
already in the Canford Sixth Form and two more will
join them in September.
The future
Exam results have improved dramatically in the two
years since the Academy opened. 46% of pupils gained
at least 5 or more GCSEs at Grade C and above,
including English and Maths, last year and further
improvements are expected this summer.
A £10 million investment programme is underway
and by September 2013 the building work should be
complete, including a new Maths and English block and
Music and Drama studios. This will coincide with the
opening of a new Sixth Form, enabling the The Bourne
Academy to offer a quality education for boys and girls
from 11 through to 18.
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HOCKEY
Sports and activities are intrinsic to Canford life. This ‘spotlight’ series features something different in each
issue, but with so many on offer will we ever be able to cover them all?
Highlights
• County Champions in all six competitions 2012 (Under 14,16 and 18 for boys and girls)
• Boys' 1st XI winners of the Boarding Schools’ Cup 2012
• National School finalists (Under 14 boys and girls 2011, Under 16 girls 2011 and 2012, Under 16 boys 2011)
• Forthcoming 1st XI Tour to India
• 2012 JRPC and HiPAC selection
At a Glance
•Regular fixtures for 12 boys' and girls' teams
• 2 artificial Astro turf pitches
(one floodlit, water-based)
• Large indoor facility for training; competition venue for county and regional indoor finals.
• One to one coaching for sports scholars and pupils involved in
regional and national assessment
• As many as six coaching sessions each
week available, with regular Saturday
and midweek fixtures for teams at all
levels
• Coaching staff expertise at university and national league levels
H
ockey is a well established strength within Canford’s sporting programme. The fixture
list provides games for teams of all abilities, while the current squads have reinforced the
reputation of the school's excellence in the sport in local, regional and national competitions.
Canford is proud of its achievements in competitive
hockey. In 2012, it won all six County titles, an historic
first for any school in Dorset with all teams moving
through to the West of England finals. In the newly
launched Wessex Independent Schools Leagues,
Canford sides won six of the nine titles on offer.
Individually, there has been representation at England
U16 and U18 levels and JRPC and HiPAC selection.
Over the past five years the boys' U14, U16 and U18
sides have achieved a clean sweep of the County titles
on four occasions. All three teams have followed this
up by winning West of England titles and qualifying
for the National finals, with the U16 team securing a
bronze medal. The girls’ U14 side has won the County
championships for the last six years, the West of
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England title three times in the same period, and also
won the bronze medal at the National finals in 2010/11.
The girls’ U16 side has won the County title three
times in the last five years, and once again added the
West title this year. The U18 side has won the County
and Indoor titles three times in the last five years.
Among the current coaches are a county regional and
former international U18 player and a former England
U16 – U21 Assistant and Development coach. While
success in competitive matches is very rewarding, it is
equally exciting to watch players at all levels develop an
enthusiasm and enjoyment of the sport. Support and
encouragement are there for the Shell who is taking up
hockey for the first time just as for the sports scholar
already playing at county level and beyond.
Touring sides
Sports Academy
At the end of 2012, the senior boys' squad will travel
to India for a 12-day, pre-season tour. The senior
girls host sides from Craighouse in Chile while the
junior girls’ sides have forged close links with several
clubs in Holland (Bloemendaal, Klein Zwitserland and
Roomburg). There is an annual short tour each Easter
holidays, and Canford is hosting a return summer visit
for the Dutch teams.
This summer a four day Sports Academy for 9-15
year olds will be held at Canford. Hockey players can
practise and develop skills with expert advice from
senior Canford coaching staff. For more information,
please visit www.canford.com/sportsacademy
Prep School events
Canford hosts two events
each year for Prep School
players, for U13 girls in
September and U11 boys
in March. These are keenly
contested and offer the
opportunity for younger
hockey squads to take advantage of Canford's facilities
in competitive tournaments.
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