The recently opened Michael Ball Studio was in full flow on Plymouth College’s Open Morning with performances of ‘The Government Inspector’ throughout the event. Joining in was the order of the day with interactive experiments in Science, tasting Roman food and dressing up as Gods in Classics, building a papier-mâché world in Art and cooking crêpes in Modern Foreign Languages.
Making the most of the bright sunshine and school grounds, outside activities included fencing and hockey demonstrations, having a go at laser shooting and throwing a rugby ball at a life-sized cutout of former pupil and England rugby player, Henry Slade! Outdoor education proved to be very popular with bikes, canoes and tents on show. In other parts of the school visitors were treated to musical interludes, film-making, book quizzes, maths games and much more.
The Open Morning is held each year to give prospective parents and pupils a chance to have a look around the school, meet pupils and staff, and get a feel for what life is really like at Plymouth College.
Headmaster, Jonathan Standen, said: “We had a very impressive turnout for Open Morning and we are very encouraged by the interest shown in the school.
“It is really important to us that our pupils are happy; it is the foundation for everything we do. A happy student is engaged and wants to come to school and learn. Our students are encouraged to think for themselves and be involved in every step of their education.
“Our academic record is our lifeblood and we have strong results in GCSE, A Level and International Baccalaureate. It is balancing this high-level academic attainment with a plethora of enriching activities that gives our students such a full and rewarding education. This range of experiences helps to develop character and confidence, build skills in teamwork and leadership and ultimately produce the well-rounded, sociable young adults that we are so proud of.”
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