PE and Games lessons are compulsory throughout the Junior and Middle years, with the focus on fitness, swimming, water polo, rugby, football, hockey and cricket. Founded in 1596, Whitgift is run by the Whitgift Foundation, which has a policy of making education widely available through the award of scholarships and bursaries. The school has some of the finest facilities available nationally and a record of outstanding achievement in academic work, music and sport. On tour View all. No 3 Whitgift School Charters Gonville and Caius College MS 694/354, f. 7r Difficulty rating: 1/5 Go to Lesson 3 ; No 4 The Discouerie and Recouerie of Irelande and the Aucthors Apologie Gonville and Caius College MS 150/200, p. 81 Difficulty rating: 1/5 Go to Lesson 4 ; No 5 A Note on Royston (extract from Rastell's Abridgement) The school is committed to doubling this figure over the next decade. Open Day Date: September / October Exam Date: January of Year 6 Whitgift is a highly selective day and boarding all-boys school for around 1,500 student, with the choice of IB, A Levels and BTECs at Sixth Form, a large bursary programme, and a broad curriculum that focuses on developing independent thinking. It features water gardens, a maze, a Japanese themed garden, a waterfall and an almost miniature zoo with flamingos, peacocks, exotic birds and even wallabies. Whitgift School is a private day school with limited boarding[2] in South Croydon, London. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Co-curricular clubs and societies are run by dedicated tutors and have really helped enhance my learning and personal skills development. (18901939), Headmaster", "Dr Christopher Barnett Authorised Biography | Debrett's People of Today", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Whitgift_School&oldid=1141963171, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 20:02. All students come together for General Studies, which features workshops on leadership, cooker, team-building, first aid, mental health, finance, and much more. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. [17] From 2003 to 2011 the school ground hosted 12 List-A matches[18] for county club Surrey. Croydon was one of the residences of Archbishops of Canterbury (and remained so into the 20th century, by the way) and he left land for the education of 'poor boys' as well as the care of the elderly. Part of the John Whitgift Foundation, a registered charity (number 312612). Followers. Education Grimsby, England Joined July 2016. A third 14-year-old and Charlie's father Simon, 52, were able to stay on board. Pastoral Assistant John Whitgift Foundation Croydon 450 a week Natural catastrophes during Bronze Age civilisations: archaeological, geological, astronomical and cultural perspectives. Charlie, a student at Whitgift School in south Croydon along with the other two teenagers, was taken to Southampton general hospital by the coastguard helicopter, but paramedics were unable to save his life. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's "If someone is seeking accident cover for themselves and their family they should ask their insurance broker for a policy that gives them 24/7 cover for all the family's activities, be it horse riding, rugby or boating. More than 14,700 people, mostly girls and young women, have since posted testimonies of experiencing misogyny, harassment, abuse and assault on the site. 30916, was built in 1934 and withdrawn in 1962. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. It is right to acknowledge that we, along with all schools, have a part to play in helping to address this issue affecting the whole of society, and that no form of harassment or abuse should be tolerated., Or, please make cheques payable to MSI Media Limited and send by post to South London Press, Unit 112, 160 Bromley Road, Catford, London SE6 2NZ. Lifestyle Whitgift School is a British independent day and boarding school in South Croydon, London currently educating approximately 1,500 boys aged 10 to 18. Whitgift consistently ranks as one of the top IB schools in the UK. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. WhichSchoolAdvisor's annual school survey. A fully inclusive, caring academy, promoting community & social cohesion based on the simple principles of courtesy, co-operation, tolerance and mutual respect. "Charlie was academically bright, an accomplished musician and an amazing field hockey player who had trained with the England under-15 team and had hoped to reach the England under-16 team this year. Its a challenging and broad curriculum that focuses on developing independent thinking, and it exposes boys to an exciting spectrum of subjects that you wont find on every middle school timetable. "The rigid hull inflatable boat was taken by Hampshire Constabulary's Marine Unit to Hamble from Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight to be secured as evidence pending further enquiries.". Please report any comments that break our rules. Old Whitgiftians include Elliot Daly, who represented England in the recent World Cup Final, cricketer Jason Roy who was part of the first England team to lift the World Cup. A former Whitgift School pupil and England youth rugby player has died. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. "My child has died. In a statement, Charlie's devastated parents Simon and Gill remembered their son, who they described as a talented hockey player who idolised hockey star Ashley Jackson, and dreamed of representing Great Britain at the 2020 Olympic Games. By GENE BRODIE, education correspondent Whitgift Continue reading , Lawrence Okoye, the former Whitgift School pupil and discus finalist at the London Olympics who went to the United States to seek his fortune as an American football player, was arrested in Alabama last week on soliciting prostitution charges, placing Continue reading , RUGBY ROUND-UP: Old MidWhitgiftians quickly got their season back on track with a breath-taking 62-5 win at home against Old WImbledonians in Surrey 1 last Saturday. Sebastian was a prop for . A 16-year-old student at Whitgift School died over the weekend. A sad memory of my childhood haunted my late brother all his life and blighted his sporting activities as a rugby player. The school has partnerships with two local state schools St. Andrews C of E High School and Thomas More School, allowing their students to take part in CCF activities. Mr Ramsey said that discussions around respectful relationships take place in the schools personal, social, health and economic education (PSHEE) lessons. Latest Comments View all. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The school goes the extra mile to encourage its students to get involved in life beyond the classroom. Percy, 1991 - Croydon (London, England), p315/>, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, "Amazon.com: Donald M. 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It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. A third boy, also aged 14, and the dead boy's father, Simon Hutton, 52, who owned the rigid hull inflatable boat, managed to stay on board. Read about our approach to external linking. It offers a friendly, challenging and inclusive environment where 1400 socially diverse, bright boys enjoy boundless opportunities to develop a profound sense of both local and global service. Full, weekly and flexi boarding is offered from 13+. Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 461. Andrew Dean scored a hat-trick of tries, fellow centre Temi Okenla got two, and Continue reading , A play written by a teenaged Whitgift School pupil, and backed by Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor Jason Flemyng, has raised 1,200 for childrens charities after a five-night run at a theatre in central London. Does your child attend this school? Simon Hutton's 14-year-old son Charlie died when he was swept overboard and struck by a boat propeller in July. Editors' Code of Practice. We take the issue of respectful relationships very seriously and the discussion forms part of the PSHEE programme at Whitgift as well as being covered by our ongoing work in the area of diversity and inclusion. Boarding: Yes Local authority: Croydon Pupils: 1,550; sixth formers: 380 Religion: Church of England The German flying ace, shot down and killed a former Whitgift student, Second Lieutenant Lionel Morris, 19. One day, he woke up severely sick and his health had taken a turn for the worse. All four are from Surrey, police said. Scan the huge list of activities and youll find beekeeping, chess, horticulture, Chinese calligraphy, fencing, mountain biking, and many more. In fact, the limit for anyone is only 10,000. Percy, 1991 - Croydon (London, England), p314/>, Sir Frederick Sykes and the Air Revolution 19121918 By Lieutenant-Colonel Eric Ash, Whitgift School: A History by F.G.H. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The Southern Railway V Class was known as the Schools Class because all 40 locomotives were named after public schools. Arthur W. Blomfield's Whitgift School. A boys' school which welcomes students aged 10 - 18, Whitgift School is well known as one of Britain's finest independent day and boarding schools. Charlie Hutton died after being hit by the propeller of a boat being driven by his . Small print. 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