Plymouth College to open its doors for the morning - 16/9/09
Published: 16 September, 2009
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 10th 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 98%
and 92% 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. The House drama competition just before
Christmas always proves to be very creative and lively, 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 are hoping to repeat last year's
unbeaten run and fencer, Georgina Barrington, has just won an
English team gold medal in the UK Schools Games.
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