Downe House
- web site: www.downehouse.co.uk
- telephone: +44 (0)1635 200286
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I have great pleasure in welcoming you to the Downe House web-site which I hope, will provide you with a flavour of the School: its history, its present position and its plans, hopes and aspirations for the future.
At Downe House, we believe that every girl is unique and that it is our task to enable her to flourish as an individual whilst also encouraging her to respect the differences, strengths and weaknesses of others within the community. It is by enabling, in partnership with parents, every girl to develop her individuality by presenting her with the maximum range of opportunities possible that the community remains vibrant and forward-looking.
In addition to her personal and social development, it is essential that girls are equipped with the necessary skills of effective communication, analysis and information technology, amongst many others. These will enable her to cope with the demands of later life and to take up the many and varied opportunities that are now open to young women.
Our girls and young women have much to look forward to and it is our aim that they will leave us having thoroughly enjoyed their time at Downe House, with an inner confidence balanced with an appropriate level of humility and a firm set of values on which to base their life.
I hope that after visiting our web-site, you will feel encouraged to visit the School in person. You would be most welcome and there is no substitute for meeting the girls and staff in person. I look forward to seeing you.
Mary Ann Sieghart - writer, broadcaster & former Assistant Editor of ‘The Times'
‘Bumping Up Against the Glass Ceiling Under Blair & Brown'
Newbury's MP, Richard Benyon, visited Downe House on 25th April speak to thePolitics Society about his work in the House of Commons and the constituency.
Congratulations to Emma Powell (U5) who was selected for NYT's highly acclaimed acting course.
On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March, Downe House hosted a charity fashion show. The events were organised by Rosie Fortescue, Georgiana Haig and Celia Thursfield, in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, raising a total of just over £5,500.
Gillian Clarke, renowned poet, who has written poetry and prose for children and adults, visited Downe House on Sunday, 16 March. Her poetry reading began with her first publsihed poem 'The Sundial' and the audience were immediately impressed by her passionate and erudite ideas......
Diane Louise Jordan, businesswoman and one of the most popular presenters of BBC One's Songs of Praise, gave a talk and answered questions about how her faith influences the way she conducts her own business life and on matters relating to business ethics and corporate social responsibility more generally.
If you missed House Drama, or would like to see your daughter's performance again, a professional Double DVD recording by Kingsbridge AV Limited of all five productions will be available to order at a cost of £22.50 each.
Click here to find out how to order
This Trust was established in November 2006 as part of the agreed resolution of the OFT's recent investigation.
The objects of the Trust are to:
There are three criteria for eligibility:
For further details go to <Joining Downe> and click on <Scholarships>