Downe House
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(Girls aged 11 to 13)
The curriculum in the Removes (11+) and in the Lower Fourth (12+) is designed to give as much variety of educational experience as possible. A large number of subjects make up the timetable. Five periods a week are devoted to both English and Mathematics, each of which is regarded as a foundation subject upon which rests the future performance in Arts and Science subjects. In all subjects girls receive an important grounding in fundamental skills, underpinned by a Study Skills course which forms an integral part of their English course.
French is taught in divisions, rather than in forms. In the Removes previous experience in French determines the division. There is a beginners' Latin division in the Lower Fourth. Mathematics is taught in divisions from the second year. Mobility between divisions is possible.
During the Lower Fourth year every girl spends one term in France at our division of Downe House of France in the Dordogne.
(Girls aged 11 to 12)
The girls are divided into forms. These are not streamed though French is taught in divisions based initially on previous teaching. There is a compulsory curriculum, in addition the girls can take various optional extras.
*including Food, Textiles Resistant Materials and Graphics.
(Girls aged 12/13)
As for the Removes, there is a compulsory curriculum, in addition the girls can take various optional extras. French, Latin and Mathematics are taught in divisions based on ability.
*including Food, Textiles Resistant Materials, and Graphics.
Towards the end of the Lower Fourth year girls have the opportunity to add either German, Spanish or Italian to their Upper Fourth Curriculum. At this stage no subject is dropped in favour of a second modern language, so careful consideration needs to be given to the additional demands that studying a second language will place on any individual.
Classical Greek is offered as an extra subject to promising classicists.
The competition is open to all students in Year 12 and essay titles are set by Corpus Christi. Poppy will be attending the Prize Giving on 3 July.
Annie entered her design for her AS Level Product Design Resistant Materials coursework and has been selected as one of the 20 finalists. She will take her project and portfolio to the Finals, which will be held at Dulwich College in London on 20 June 2008.
Dan Cruikshank - 'Adventures in Architecture'
Dan is a leading expert on architecture and historic buildings and a regular presenter on the BBC. He is best known for his popular series Britain's Best Buildings and Around The World in 80 Treasures; and for his appearances in Under Fire and What The Industrial Revolution Did For Us.
Sunday, 10 August 2008
Performances at 11am and 6pm at 'The Dell', the outdoor performance space in the RSC Centenary Gardens, bordered by the river and Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Bring a picnic, all welcome!
2nd - 4th May in the Performing Arts Centre
‘Times' writer Mary Ann Sieghart gives Summer Term Medley Lecture
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>