Plymouth College to open its doors for the morning - 25/9/08

Published: 25 September, 2008

A Euro café, interactive science displays, musical interludes, drama performances and sport demonstrations are just some of the activities on offer at the Plymouth College Open Morning on Saturday 4th October. The leading independent school opens its doors at Ford Park from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.  Visitors will have the chance to look around the school and meet staff and pupils.   Founded in 1877, Plymouth College is a city-based day and boarding school providing education for boys and girls aged 11 to 18.  A forward-looking school with a successful history, this summer saw a good set of results at both A Level and GCSE, with 96% and 93% pass rates respectively – on average Plymouth College pupils perform one grade better in each GCSE taken than predicted by previous attainment.  A number of students achieve about two grades higher than expected in each subject. The school is equally proud of its extra-curricular achievements, with activities ranging from sports and outward bound to music and drama.  This term’s junior production of The Witches promises to be lively and colourful, while a group of pupils are looking forward helping with a building project in The Gambia at the end of October.  On the sports front the 1st XV rugby team remain unbeaten so far this term while Modern Pentathlete, Sarah Palmer, has just become British Youth Champion. The school boasts a mix of cultures with pupils from the Far East, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Locally, pupils come from Plymouth, the South Hams, West Devon and South East Cornwall, many using the school bus service. Headmaster, Dr Simon Wormleighton, says: “Our academic curriculum is strong but we also believe firmly in the importance of the wider curriculum, which is reflected in the diverse mix of sporting, outward bound, artistic, musical and dramatic activities.  Everyone is able to find success and enjoyment along a broad front. “There is a great community spirit at the College and those who come here make lasting friendships and forge good relationships at all levels.” For more information please call the Headmaster’s Secretary on 01752 203245 or e-mail mail@plymouthcollege.com