FRIARS SCHOOL

GREAT CHART • ASHFORD • TNas Telephone: Ashford, Kent, 20493 Telegrams: Friars, Ashford, Kent. view of the main school from the lawns SITUATION The School is situated in its own grounds of about ten acres, in charming surroundings, and occupies a very pleasant and secluded position on the outskirts of the village of , which is within easy distance of Ashford. It is 2i miles from the centre of the town on the Ashford- road and is 9! miles from Tenterden. It is readily accessible from London by train or by good by-pass roads via Maidstone. OBJECTS OF THE SCHOOL The main object of the School is to provide an efficient and sound preparatory education with careful attention both to scholastic progress and character training, and to produce happy, healthy boys well grounded and well developed who will grow up with a wide outlook on life.

The Cricket Field. CONSTITUTION OF THE SCHOOL

The School was founded in 1950 by the present Chairman of the Governors, J. F. Lendrum and became an Educational Trust in 1966. It consists of two sections, Junior and Senior, but a boy's progress in the School and into the senior forms depends on his own ability. Individual attention is a feature of the School. There are at present nine forms in the School, and the time-table is so arranged that the major subjects, Maths, English and French are taught in streams. The syllabus is primarily determined by the requirements of the Common Entrance Examin- ation to the Public Schools, and the normal age for taking this examination is between 13 and 14 years of age. Whenever possible, pupils are prepared for scholarships, so that parents may have the benefits of the bursaries offered to those pupils whose abilities warrant them. Although the numbers in the School have increased considerably the Governors intend that they shall not rise above 150. This size allows free scope for the development of the individual within the com- munity. The School is affiliated to the Independent Preparatory Schools' Association, and has been inspected by the Ministry of Education and Science and declared efficient.

Entrance Hall—main building. THE CURRICULUM There is a planned programme of work for each form in the School. Particular attention is paid to arithmetic, spelling, writing, pronunciation and the use of correct English, written and spoken. French is begun as a first language in a four-year course to Common Entrance, and Latin is taught the following year. Greek or German can be taught in the boy's last year. Art, Handicraft, Speech Training and Drama form an essential part of the curriculum. Nuffield Science is taught to the top forms and the new School Mathe- matics Project is begun in Form Ilia. RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION, ACTIVITIES and FACILITIES The School is undenominational and all boys assemble for Prayers every morning. There is a syllabus of scriptural instruction and opportunity given for Bible reading. There is a School Choir and on Sundays boys attend services at the Parish Church of Gt. Chart near the School, unless parents desire otherwise. Boys can be prepared for Confirmation. There is an active Cub Scout and Sea Scout Troop, with excellent troop equipmentprovided from funds raised by an active Scouts' Parents' Committee. Weekend overnight camps in the summer term prepare the scouts for the annual camp in the long vacation. The School has its own Minibus, which comfortably seats 18 boys. Class and individual lessons in elocution are given by a certificated teacher, and school plays are produced either on the lawns or in the School Assembly Hall with built-in stage. Interest is encouraged in current affairs and limited use is made of Television and Sound Broadcasting. An Aldis Film Strip Projector and a 16 mm. Sound Film Projector are used for Educational and Entertainment purposes. GAMES All boys play organized games under supervision, unless excused on medical grounds. The playing fields adjoin the School. Association football, hockey, cricket and lawn tennis are played. Some rugby is also played. Athletic sports are held during the summer term. Matches are arranged with other schools. Outdoor physical training is given, golf, horse riding and boxing taught as extras. The School has a heated swimming pool with filtration plant and a hard tennis court. A new classroom and changing room block was completed in 1969- V

The Assembly Hall ORGANISATION There are at present 150 boys in the School, which is divided into four Houses, each with its own Captain. The Captains are School Monitors. A full range of competitive activities is provided and House cups awarded. There is a system of work units on individual Unit cards, and these and conduct marks are used on a keen competitive basis, house points and buttons being awarded each week. The 'house' system encourages a boy to work not only for himself but as a member of a community. Positions of responsibility are given to boys as much as possible, and opportunities afforded to them of taking part in school organization by their serving on various Games, Reading Room and Handicraft Committees. School Monitors are given special privileges. HEALTH & DIET A most important consideration is the health of the boys. This is supervised by a School Medical Officer, who examines all boarders on entry. The parents of Day Boys are asked to help the School maintain a good health record by keeping their children away from School until suspicious colds or spots have been seen by their doctor. Mrs.E.Boddy is in charge of the catering and the utmost care is taken to ensure a nourishing, varied and ample diet. She is assisted by two matrons. DISCIPLINE Every effort is made to train boys in habits of punctuality, tidiness, self-reliance, and service to others, and to develop in them the necessary confidence and persistence which is to carry them through their School careers. A high standard of behaviour and good manners is therefore required both in and out of School. Sound discipline is insisted upon. CLOTHES Boys wear the School Blazer and grey shorts, cap and tie, grey or white shirts, School stockings and black shoes, and for everyday blue cords and blue heavy-knit jerseys. The School colours are royal blue, pale blue and gold, and separate printed clothes lists are issued. Messrs. Peter Jones, Sloane Sq., S.W. i, are the school outfitters and visit the school at the beginning of each term.

LIBRARY, HOBBIES A really good Reading Room is considered essential to the intelligent mental development of boys. A stock of good literature is constantly being added to and there are reference books and encyclopaedias. Daily newspapers, periodicals and magazines are provided. All boys are encouraged to undertake some form of handcraft or hobby, such as Aero- modelling, micromodelling, stamp collecting, or the making of scrap-books. Boys may have their own gardens and carpentry is taught. There is a Chess Club and a Photo- graphic Club with its own darkroom. The School has a six-foot billiard table. The boys publish their own magazine, the Friar's Yell.

PUBLIC SCHOOL ENTRIES Boys have proceeded to the following Public Schools:— Aldenham Felsted Sir Roger Manwood's Ampleforth Framlingham St. Edmund's,Canterbury Bedford Gordonstoun St. Edward's, Oxford Bootham Kelly College St. John's, Leatherhead Bradfield Kingswood St. Lawrence, Ramsgate Canford Lancing Stowe Charterhouse The Leys, Cambridge Sutton Valence Christ's Hospital Marlborough The King's School, Canterbury Clayesmore Monkton Combe Kings, Rochester Cranbrook Repton Tonbridge Dover College Sevenoaks Uppingham Eton Sherborne Winchester REPORTS At the end of each, term a full report on every boy's work, progress and general conduct, is sent home. INTERVIEWS with the Headmaster The Headmaster is always glad to see Parents, who are requested to make an appointment by letter or telephone. As far as possible telephone calls should be made before 9-0 a.m. or between 5 p.m. and 6-30 p.m. Parents' meetings are held twice a year.

A typical Classroom GENERAL INFORMATION The School day begins at 9.5 a.m. Day boys are allowed to stay at School until 5.30 p.m. in the Winter terms and 6.30 p.m. in the Summer term so that no evening preparation need be done at home and that they may also enjoy the social life and activities of a Boarding School. Birthday cakes may be ordered at School. There is a tuck shop, and sweets and jams should not be sent or brought to School during term. Maximum pocket money allowed each term is £2.00. Annual School functions are, Parents' Soccer Match in the Christmas term; School Play and Parents' Hockey Match in the Easter term; Athletic Sports, Prize Day and Parents' Cricket Match in the Summer term. There are three Exeat Sundays a term but parents from a distance are allowed to take their boys out any Saturday or Sunday from 12 noon. Parents who wish to watch matches or attend Church services are always welcome. A school calendar is printed each term. Any damage to property or School books, and any breakages are charged against the boy or boys concerned. A Carpentry Class

"Treasure Island" 1 A Junior Dormitory.

APPLICATIONS FOR ENTRY All applications for entry should be made to the Headmaster. A short examination is, if possible, given to each boy before entry, and applications are accepted or otherwise in a formal letter from the Headmaster. There is a waiting list for dayboys, and boys should when possible be entered at least two years before proposed term of entry. In exceptional cases arrangements can be made to receive boys who are under 7 years of age. There is an Entrance Fee of £3.00. SCHOOL RULES Every boy must return on the first day of term and may not leave before the last day of term, except in exceptional cases. No day boy may be absent from School during term time except for illness or very urgent private reasons. If a boy is absent through illness for a short period and no telephone communication is made, he should bring a note explaining the nature of it on his return. If the absence is lengthy, parents are requested to communicate with the Headmaster as soon as possible. In the event of parents wishing to have their son excused any part of School hours, written application must be made to the Headmaster BEFOREHAND; verbal requests will not be considered. Permission to attend parties, theatres or cinemas etc., during School hours will not be given in any circumstances. No boy will be excused from games save on account of ill-health and then a note must be given to the Headmaster on the day exemption is required. All communications concerning boys should be addressed to the Headmaster and NOT to individual teachers. ALL articles of clothing should be plainly marked and have tapes for hanging (see separate instructions). If a boy develops an infectious disease, or is known to have been exposed to infection, parents and guardians are requested to notify the Headmaster IMMEDIATELY. No boy who has had an infectious disease or who has been exposed to infection will be allowed to return to School without producing a Doctor's Certificate. The School Library The School Choi

Prize-winners in the Kent Festival Reference is kindly permitted to:— Mrs. K. Baxter,. Mallards, High Knocke, Dymchurch. D. K. Burner, Esq. (Governor) Moyle House, , Ashford, Kent. J. C. M. Flower, Esq., Bocton House, Boughton Aluph, Ashford, Kent. J. Eraser, Esq., Coldharbour Farm, Egerton, Nr. Ashford, Kent. R. R. Hunter, Esq., F.R.C.S., Northmead, Canterbury Road, Ashford, Kent. C. J. Lendrum, Esq., (Governor) 13 Clapham Manor Street, London SW4 6DU J. F. Lendrum, Esq., Foscote House, Grittleton, Chippenham, Wilts. R. H. V. Moorhead, Esq., Lily Vale Farm, , Ashford, Kent. C. W. Robinson, Esq., (Governor) 5 Chequers Road, Wye, Kent. H. M. Stokes, Esq., Willow Cottage, Road, , Kent. Professor R. L. Wain, Wye College, Nr. Ashford, Kent. R. T. Wyllie, Esq., Swan Street, , Kent.

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