Plymouth College to open its doors for the morning
Published: 03 October, 2011
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 8th October.
The leading independent school opens its doors
atFordParkfrom9.30 a.m.to12.30 p.m. Visitors will have the
chance to look around the school and meet staff and
pupils.
Founded in 1877,PlymouthCollegeis 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 90%
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 also
offers the International Baccalaureate in the Sixth Form, which
achieved an outstanding first-ever overall point score of 34, the
equivalent of more than 3 A*s at A Level.
The school is equally proud of its enriching extra-curricular
programme, with activities ranging from sports and outward bound to
music and drama. The senior school production of 'Blood
Brothers' was dramatic and intense, while Year 7 has been
enjoying overnight stays at Whiteworks on Dartmoor. On the
sports front, elite swimmer, Grant Halsall, won 3 medals at the
Commonwealth Youth Games, while Tia Simms-Lymn is double British
Fencing Champion.
The school boasts a mix of cultures with pupils from theFar
East,Asia,Europeand theAmericas. Locally, pupils come fromPlymouth,
the South Hams,West Devonand 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