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The benefits of CH?
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:50 am
by dmorgan
A friend of mine knows a child who has (I think) been offered a place at CH. Its an extremely worthy cause but the child is somewhat reticent.
He's asked me to give him a list of all the plus points of the place (especially those which would appeal to an 11 year old).
So, help me out everyone...
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:12 am
by Great Plum
Ok... *takes a deep breath*
fantastic grounds
great musical opportunities
fantastic sports facilities
fantastic theatre
smaller class sizes than most secondary schools
upgraded accommodation - meant to be very nice now
longer holidays (!!)
chances for some great school trips
a flourishing scout troop
good facilities for art and CDT
the food is better than when I went there!
an idiosyncratic uniform
making the best friends of your life...
I could go on and on
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:23 am
by Richard Ruck
Plum, you really should have mentioned the very high standard of teaching, don't you think?
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:31 am
by Great Plum
Sorry, the very high level of teaching in the English department
the Tuck Shop...
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:34 am
by englishangel
Get the DVD of the first series of Rock School.
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:39 am
by Mrs C.
Great Plum wrote:the Tuck Shop...
of course!!
I think you`ve said it all, Matt!!
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:04 pm
by jtaylor
The biggest thing I missed when I left was that everything is "on tap" - sports, music etc. etc. - there's always friends around, people keen to join in with whatever you want to do, from a game of squash or kicking a rugby ball around, through to music and other hobbies.....
"Opportunity" would sum it up for me...........
J
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:05 pm
by Hannoir
11 year olds generally dont see the benefits (long term anyway) of great opportunities (or most dont) - i think the points need to be focused on socialising and being able to lead a similar life to his peers at similar schools.
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:54 pm
by blondie95
Thing is though i dont think 11 year olds and the junior years at ch are getting the same experiences as 11year olds at other schools! In many ways yes as the get excellent facilities to use and good education but socially they are slightly molly cuddled.
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 8:19 pm
by sejintenej
getting away from parents for at least termtime
(Depends on relationship with parents)
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:01 pm
by DavebytheSea
An unusual and eclectic social mix - unique, I would say - certainly in the independent sector
Fantastic grounds and buildings
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:34 pm
by J.R.
One of our Grand-Daughters, (Amber) would absolutely LOVE to go to CH.
She has just gone up to secondary school with a glowing primary school academic record.
The problem is finding a sponsor !!!
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:48 pm
by UserRequestedRemoval
I wish I could get my youngest to CH, the other two are too old now, but I fear it will take a lottry win to be able to afford it.