Academic Excellence and Career Success at Top Schools
Discover the exceptional educational offerings at Grammar Plus, Glenmoor & Winton Academies, and rival schools like Bournemouth School. Students leave equipped with A* GCSEs, clear career plans, and a focus on individual and group excellence. The comprehensive curriculum includes two languages, special subjects like Philosophy and Classics, and opportunities for work experience. Unlock your child's potential for success in academics, career, and life at these renowned institutions.
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Grammar Plus A REFRESHING ALTERNATIVE BEN PARNELL EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL
Glenmoor & Winton Academies Really good places to learn Great exam results Sporting academies Music and theatre Arts Safety and behaviour every classroom every lesson No complacency
Our Rivals What is the difference Bournemouth School and Bournemouth School for Girls are both really good schools The single sex advantage The business mentors The reflection on real life The small school big school scenario Your child as a complete individual Sports academies Another chance A grammar plus Achievement Co-Ordinator
What does a student leave with A full house of A* GCSEs (Every student will have an A* target for all subjects) Clear career plan to take them through A levels and on to a Russell Group University The cultural capital to cope with being, living and working with students who have attended the top schools in the country Motivation and drive with a thirst for learning built from an intrinsic love of the subject content and the thrill from success in all areas. Set of moral values that allow for excellent decision making
A full house of A* GCSEs (Every student will have an A* target for all subjects) Classes of up to 30 highly motivated and intellectually capable students Taught together for all of their lessons Group performance alongside individual excellence 45 minutes of academically rigorous homework per core subject per week and 45 minutes per foundation subject per fortnight No excuses culture Disruption free learning environment Two languages from year 7 Geography lessons in French Philosophy, Ethics & Classics from Y7 Reading sessions every day Requirement to read extensively before attending lessons
Clear career plan to take them through A levels and on to a Russell Group University Business mentor Annual Russell Group visit. Proper success portfolio Work Experience in Years 10 and 11 as part of the timetable
The cultural capital to cope with being, living and working with students who have attended the top schools in the country Annual foreign visit including a pupil exchange programme Annual theatre trip Annual music concert (Mixture of genres) Annual expressive arts visit Annual visual art visit Annual sports trip Links to outstanding independent schools for specialist days e.g.. Astronomy experience The 5m project
Motivation and drive with a thirst for learning built from an intrinsic love of the subject content and the thrill from success in all areas. Termly motivational speakers from industry Rank order attainment Rewards based around success re-seated every 6 weeks based on Highest Lowest shoulder partners Movement up cards Creating inertia Covey chart feedback and maths and English 2:1 with parents for all movement down in English and Maths Half termly feedback
This is not for you if You don t like/want to read You can t/won t do homework You are not highly motivated Your behaviour is not first rate You lack resilience
What next The entrance test You need to apply for a place at Winton or Glenmoor First choice gives you the best chance of securing a place Passing the entrance exam does not guarantee a place at the school, it guarantees a place in the grammar stream if you are successful in gaining a place at the school. E.g.. You might pass the exam but not get a place through the general admissions process We will tell you if your son or daughter has passed or failed.
Entrance Exam English A creative writing essay focussing on school is and isn t magic Maths test sampling work from Level 4, 5 and 6 national curriculum Each 1 hour
Key dates Entrance Exam letter returned FAO Di Cripps by November 15th2014 Entrance exam Saturday 22ndNovember 2014 Glenmoor & Winton Academies Jon Egging Hall 9am start 2 x 1 hour papers Results issued via email Thursday 18thDecember
