Further Information 2019-20
CONTENTS
Governors 2 Staff 2 Enquiries & Admissions Procedures 5 Admissions at 11+ 5 Admissions at 13+ 5 Admissions at Sixth Form 6 Overseas Admissions 6 Fees 7 Scholarships at 11+ 8 Scholarships at 13+ 9 Scholarships at Sixth Form 11 Bursaries 13 Academic Philosophy 14 The Curriculum 15 Boarding 17 Code of Conduct 19 College Shop 20 Health & Medical Arrangements 20 Visiting the School 21 Directions to Pangbourne 22 GOVERNORS
Rear Admiral R C Lane-Nott CB (Chairman) Mr P Roberts
Rev A T Bond (Vice-Chairman) Mrs S Rossiter
Mrs C L Butterworth Mr F J Slevin
Mrs J Digby Mrs R Tear
Mr D P Devitt Mr N Woods
Mr R Llewellyn Mrs H M E Wright
Dr M Oppenheimer
STAFF
Headmaster Mr T Garnier Senior Deputy Head & Deputy Head Academic Mr W Williams Deputy Head Pastoral Mrs C Bond Deputy Head Co-Curricular Mr R Bancroft Bursar Mr N Walne Registrar Mrs J Herold Director of Development Miss K Hartshorn
2 Art Mr I Young * Economics & Business Mrs A Buckland * BSc (Aston) BA (Falmouth) MA (Winchester) Mr M Seccombe Miss E Green, BA (Reading College) BSc (Southampton) MSc (Sheffield) Mr R Zawistowski, Mr K De Mulder, BA (Antwerp, Belgium) MA (Wimbledon College of Art) MBA (Vlerick Business School, Belgium)
Biology Mrs K Klymow * MA (Cambridge) English Mrs S Poynter * BA (Exeter) Dr I Hart, BSc PhD (Bristol) Ms A Brinkman-Young, BA (Columbia, USA) MA (Oxford) Dr J Hart, BSc PhD (Bristol) Mrs R Dickinson, BA (Bath Spa) Mrs V Richardson, BSc (Aston) Dr C Harraway, BA (Exeter) DPhil (Oxford) Mr J Sims, MSc (Southampton) Mr A Corps, MA (East Anglia) Mr S Thompson, BSc (Hull) Mr B Payne, MA (Oxford) Chemistry Miss F Fordham, BSc (Leicester) English as an Mr E Hardyman, BSc (Durham) Additional Language Mrs J Middleton-Read, BEd (Cambridge) Mr R Pickett * MA (Oxford) Film Studies Mrs R Dickinson, BA (Bath Spa) Classics Mr J Bamforth * MA (Cambridge) Dr C Harraway, BA (Exeter) DPhil (Oxford) Computing & ICT Mr M Palfrey * Geography Mr T Poynter * BA (Exeter) BA (Westminster College, Oxford) Mr R Bancroft, BSc (Brunel) Mr N Pounder, BSc (Glamorgan) Mr R Cruwys, BSc MSc (Reading) Mr A Sumner, BSc (Oxford Brookes) Mr D Metcalfe, BSc (Cardiff) Design Technology Mrs F Cheney, BA (DeMontfort) Mr W Williams, MA (Oxford) Mr T Cheney, BA (Southampton Solent) History Mr J Frost * LLB MA (UWE, Bristol) Mrs R Jewell * BA (Arts University Bournemouth) Mr J Bamforth, MA (Cambridge) Mr M Habusune-Cowdery, BA (Rochester) Mr M Eagers, BA (Exeter) Mr B McLeod, MA (St. Andrews) Drama & Theatre Ms R Atack * BEd (Royal Central, London) Miss H Waller, BA (Bath) Miss R Bland, BA (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
3 * Head of Department Learning Skills Mrs S Cohen * BA (Roehampton) Physical Education Mr R Follett, BA (Liverpool) Mrs C Edwards, BA (Nottingham) Mr A Hawthorn, BSc (Nottingham Trent) Mrs R Metcalfe, BSc (Cardiff) Mr C Sandbach, BSc (Oxford Brookes) Mrs L Stacey, BSc (Open University) Mr S Hewick, BA (Brighton), MSc (Bristol) Mr D Colquhoun, BSc (Cardiff Metropolitan) Mathematics and Further Mathematics Ms K Conroy * BA (Oxford) Miss P Sanders, BSc (Nottingham Trent) Mrs S Greenwood, BSc (Bristol) Physics Mr S McKane * Mrs J Jones, BEd (College of St Paul BSc (East Anglia) and St Mary, Cheltenham) Mr T Garnier, BSc (Bristol) Mr T Walden, BSc (Reading) Dr I Hart, BSc PhD (Bristol) Mr F Yuille, BA (Liverpool) Dr J Hart, BSc PhD (Bristol) Mr M Salmon, BSc (Cardiff Metropolitan) Mr D Paynter, BSc (Oxford Brookes) Mrs A Bowden, BEng (Cambridge) Mrs V Richardson, BSc (Aston) Ms J Clubbe, BA (Royal Holloway) Mr A Sumner, BSc (Oxford Brookes) MEd (Buckingham)
Mr M Skidmore, BSc (Newcastle University) Personal, Health, Ms R Atack * BEd (Royal Central, London) Social & Citizenship Modern Education (PHSCE) Foreign Languages Miss A Ellerington * BA (University College London) MA (Middlesex) Psychology Mrs J Hoather, BA (East London) Miss A Cruwys, BA (Bath) Religious Studies Mrs C Bond * Miss C Depeige, MA (Clermont-Auvergne) BA (Hull) Mr M Hernandez, MA (University of Las Palmas) Rev N Jeffers, MA (Oxford)
Music Miss E Calver * MA (Oxford) Miss H Waller, BA (Bath)
Mr A Thornhill, MA (Salford) Science Mr S McKane * BSc (East Anglia)
Mr L Wynell-Mayow, BA (Reading) MA (Open University)
4 * Head of Department ENQUIRIES & ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
Pangbourne College is an independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 11 – 18 years. Applications and enquiries for places are made via Admissions. Admissions / Registrar Telephone: +44 (0)118 976 7415 Email: [email protected] Pupils typically enrol at the College at age 11 (Form 1), age 13 (Form 3) and at age 16 (Lower Sixth Form). Admission may be possible at other ages, places permitting.
24 - 48 months before - Entry and Registration Stage Admissions at 11+ Parents request a Registration Form from Admissions and pay Registered pupils are invited to sit an entrance test in January a £100 Registration Fee (non-refundable). Parents residing of the year of entry. The computer-based assessment outside the UK pay a £150 Registration Fee (non-refundable). includes tests in Mathematics, English, verbal and non-verbal Families are invited to book an individual visit to the reasoning. College by contacting Admissions. Alternatively, there is an Candidates are interviewed by a senior member of staff. The opportunity to visit the College on one of two Open Mornings College will also contact the applicant’s school for a detailed held each spring and autumn. We also run a Junior House reference in support of their application. Open Morning each autumn. Admissions at 13+ 24 months before - Acceptance Stage Registered candidates will sit the ISEB Pre-Test at their prep Dependent upon a child’s year of entry and following the offer school in the Autumn of their Year 6. The computer-based of a place, parents complete the College Acceptance Form assessment includes tests in Mathematics and English, and and payment of a £1,000 Acceptance Deposit. also includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Parents residing outside the UK pay one term’s fees as an Candidates are interviewed by a senior member of staff. The Acceptance Deposit, refunded at the end of the final term, College will also contact the applicant’s school for a detailed less the cost of extras. reference in support of their application.
5 Offers of places are made following the assessment day. Overseas Admissions Pangbourne will need to receive Common Entrance The College welcomes overseas students provided that they (or other end of Year 8 exams) from the candidate’s school. have a relative or legal guardian living in the UK with whom they can stay with for some weekends. Admissions at Lower Sixth Form Overseas pupils are offered places on the basis of recent Candidates will attend an assessment and taster day during school reports, written tests in English and Mathematics, and, their Form 5 (Year 11). Prospective pupils must achieve a where appropriate, an interview. minimum of five grade 4s plus higher marks in their preferred A Level subjects. Tuition in English as an Additional Language (EAL) can be arranged at the expense of the parents. However, before More importantly Sixth Form subjects have individual entry entry, pupils will be expected to demonstrate a sufficient and requirements: Mathematics and Modern Foreign Languages an appropriate level of English Language skill to allow them to require a grade “7” at GCSE, whilst individual Sciences advance in their studies successfully at the College. ask for a minimum of grade “6” at GCSE, but ideally a 7. Individual A Level subject entrance requirements are carefully designed to protect pupils from questionable choices at a crucial juncture of their education.
6 FEES
2019/20 (per term)
Junior Boarders £8,620
Junior Weekly Boarders £7,820
Junior Part Boarders £7,540
Junior Day £6,000
Senior Boarders £12,220
Senior Weekly Boarders £11,070
Senior Part Boarders £10,640
Senior Day £8,460
7 SCHOLARSHIPS
The deadline for scholarship entry is between October and November of the year preceding entry to the College. Scholarships are awarded awarded at 13+ or 16+. At 11+, the College awards Exhibitions. The 16+ scholarships described here are for new (external) candidates only. A different process exists for current Form 5 pupils moving into the Lower Sixth.
11+ Exhibitions assessment they will need to show competency at a variety of 11+ Academic Exhibitions sports and be a valuable team player. At 11+, entrance for all pupils to the College is via our own The standard we are looking at for this level will be assessment by a computer based ability test and informal outstanding participation in school/club teams which would interview. Outstanding performance in these tests may be comparable with the profile of a county player in their be rewarded by awarding an Exhibition. There will be an principal sport. opportunity for those who do particularly well in Forms 1 and 2 (Years 7 and 8) to compete for a Scholarship prior to entry to 11+ Music Exhibitions the Senior School at 13+. Those pupils applying for a Music Award will have to attend an audition at the College. The audition is an opportunity 11+ Sports Exhibitions to showcase the candidate’s musical and technical abilities Those pupils applying for a Sports Award will take part on two instruments*, respond to aural tests and perform in practical assessments during the day as well as some prepared sight reading: cardiovascular and muscular endurance fitness tests to ascertain their general level of fitness. Pupils will also • Main Instrument Perform two contrasting be assessed on their ability to perform alongside other pieces candidates in small sided games designed to assess their • Second Instrument Perform one piece co-operation within a team, co-ordination skills as well as their • Aural Tests Respond to tests of rhythm awareness of team mates and leadership skills. and pitch Candidates will have a short, informal interview with the • Sight Reading Perform a short, unseen piece Director of Sport, and they will provide a sports CV which for the candidate’s first should be no more than two A4 sides in length, including instrument – 5 minutes’ references from current sports coaches, achievements, preparation time will be and similar, to support their application. In the practical allocated for this
8 • Discussion A viva voce to assess To be awarded an Academic Scholarship a candidate will have commitment to his/her to do well in the written exam papers but also show a scholarly musical studies attitude and be a good role model to others. Candidates are encouraged to bring to the audition a portfolio The College uses the ISEB Common Academic Scholarship of evidence (certificates, references from current music Examination syllabus as the basis for academic scholarship teachers, a list of recent performances, etc) to support their exam papers. application. The minimum standard required is Grade 3 by age 11. Music 13+ Art Scholarships Awards normally carry free tuition on two instruments in Each candidate should produce a portfolio. The portfolio addition to any reduction in fees. should contain a range of work that demonstrates skill in both 2D and 3D forms. Three dimensional work should be Music Award holders are expected to make a full contribution photographed rather than brought along to the College. There to the musical life of the College. should be evidence of work that responds to the work of * Composition may be offered as a second instrument. A portfolio of work others (artists, designers or craft persons) and where possible should be sent to the Director of Music one week before the audition date. responds to a gallery trip. The portfolio should be delivered to Reception for the 13+ Scholarships attention of the Head of Art at least 48 hours before the Those candidates applying for a 13+ Academic Scholarship must Scholarship day. be under 14 on 1 September of their year of entry into the College. During the Scholarship day students will take part in a practical All Scholarship candidates should expect to be interviewed by a task that will involve working from direct observation using senior member of staff as part of their assessment. selected media and materials. They will also discuss their portfolio with a member of the Art Department and answer 13+ Academic Scholarships a range of art related questions. These questions are not Academic Scholarships are the most important scholastic employed to test the students but to enquire about their awards made by the College and are based on academic interest in art. merit in a range of subjects and the potential to produce an outstanding performance at GCSE and A Level. Candidates for the academic scholarship will need to attend for three days and, should they live too far away to travel daily, are invited to stay overnight in one of the College’s boarding houses.
9 13+ Drama Scholarships • Second Instrument Perform one piece In the workshop session during their visit to the College, Drama • Aural Tests Respond to tests of rhythm candidates should be prepared to: and pitch
• Perform from memory two contrasting monologues from • Sight Reading Perform a short, unseen piece any play. (Between 1-2 minutes per monologue) for the candidate’s first instrument – 5 minutes’ • Perform a prepared improvisation based on one of the preparation time will be following titles. (3 minutes) allocated for this 1. Memories • Discussion A viva voce to assess 2. Relationships commitment to his/her 3. Holidays musical studies 4. Ambitions • Hold a discussion with the Head of Drama on the work Candidates are encouraged to bring to the audition a portfolio presented and improvise some acting in connection with of evidence (certificates, references from current music teachers, the chosen title. a list of recent performances etc) to support their application. • Have an interview with the Head of Drama about what The minimum standard required is Grade 5 by age 13. Music being a Scholar means to you. Awards normally carry free tuition on two instruments in addition to any reduction in fees. All Scholarship and Award holders will be expected to play a Music Scholars are expected to make a full contribution to the lively role in the Drama Department and its extra-curricular musical life of the College. activities. It is a requirement of the Drama Department that their scholars select Drama at GCSE. 13+ Sports Scholarship Those pupils applying for a Sports Award will take part 13+ Music Scholarships in practical assessments during the day as well as some Those pupils applying for a Music Award will have to attend cardiovascular and muscular endurance fitness tests to an audition at the College. The audition is an opportunity ascertain their general level of fitness. Pupils will also to showcase the candidate’s musical and technical abilities be assessed on their ability to perform alongside other on two instruments*, respond to aural tests and perform candidates in small sided games designed to assess their prepared sight reading: co-operation within a team, co-ordination skills as well as their • Main Instrument Perform two contrasting pieces awareness of team mates and leadership skills.
10 Candidates will have a short, informal interview with the the results, usually based on an existing Headmaster/ Director of Sport, and they will provide a sports CV which Headmistress’s report. The minimum GCSE requirement for should be no more than two A4 sides in length, including an Academic Scholarship is five passes at grade 8 or 9, and references from current sports coaches, achievements, the remainder at grade 7. and similar, to support their application. In the practical assessment they will need to show competency at a variety of 16+ Music Scholarships sports and be a valuable team player. Those pupils applying for a Music Award will have to attend The standard we are looking at for this level will be an audition at the College. The audition is an opportunity representation at county level or above in their principal to showcase the candidate’s musical and technical abilities sport. If this has not been possible, then a reference from a on two instruments*, respond to aural tests and perform current sports teacher or coach acknowledging their belief prepared sight reading: that the candidate would be comparable to county standard • Main Instrument Perform two contrasting will suffice. pieces
13+ Technology Scholarships • Second Instrument Perform one piece Before they visit the college candidates will be expected to • Aural Tests Respond to tests of rhythm design and make an item out of resources that have already and pitch been used and cast off, e.g., make a coffee table out of scrap • Sight Reading Perform a short, unseen piece materials. for the candidate’s first They will then bring the item to College for their visit and be instrument – 5 minutes’ prepared to discuss the work they did. preparation time will be In addition, it would be useful for candidates to have a allocated for this portfolio showing any work they have done that might support • Discussion A viva voce to assess their application. Large pieces of work do not need to be commitment to his/her brought along to the assessment - photographs of those items musical studies can be used to show what has been achieved. Candidates are encouraged to bring to the audition a portfolio of evidence (certificates, references from current music 16+ Scholarships teachers, a list of recent performances, etc) to support their 16+ Academic Scholarships At 16+, academic awards are made on the strength of application. outstanding GCSE grade predictions and confirmed upon The minimum standard required is Grade 7 by age 16.
11 Music Awards normally carry free tuition on two instruments 16+ Drama Scholarships in addition to any reduction in fees. Drama Scholarship candidates should be prepared to:
Music Award holders are expected to make a full contribution • Perform two contrasting monologues from any play that to the musical life of the College. the candidate knows and understands. (2 minutes per * Composition may be offered as a second instrument. A portfolio of work monologue) should be sent to the Director of Music one week before the audition date. • Perform a prepared improvisation on a theme related to one of the monologues. 16+ Sports Scholarships • Perform a sight reading which will be given to the student Those pupils applying for a Sports Award will take part on the day. in practical assessments during the day as well as some • Hold a discussion with the Director of Drama on the work cardiovascular and muscular endurance fitness tests to presented and about what being a scholar means to you. ascertain their general level of fitness. Pupils will also be assessed on their ability to perform alongside other Auditions will be held at the College. candidates in small sided games designed to assess their co- Scholarship and award holders will be expected to play a lively operation within a team, co-ordination skills as well as their role in the Drama Department and its extra-curricular activities. awareness of team mates and leadership skills. It is a requirement of the Drama Department that its scholars select Drama at A Level. Candidates will have a short, informal interview with the Director of Sport, and they will provide a sports CV which 16+ Art Scholarships should be no more than two A4 sides in length, including Candidates are expected to bring a portfolio of work completed references from current sports coaches, achievements, over the previous two years. Anyitems from the following list and similar, to support their application. In the practical are welcome: assessment they will need to show competency at a variety of 1. 3D work: sculpture, pottery, models (photographs sports and be a valuable team player. may be supplied) The standard we are looking at for this level will be 2. Design or craft work: posters, packaging, pattern representation at county level or above in their principal illustration, calligraphy sport. If this has not been possible, then a reference from a current sports teacher or coach acknowledging their belief 3. Drawing and painting from direct observation from that the candidate would be comparable to county standard nature will suffice. This work will be discussed with the candidate. Those who
12 have visited exhibitions, watched TV Art programmes and All Scholarship and Award holders will be expected to play read books on any aspect of the arts will be at an advantage. a lively role in the Art Department and its co-curricular Offers of 16+ Scholarships will be made provisionally, based activities. on the above criteria and must be corroborated by GCSE results.
BURSARIES
Pangbourne College is committed to broadening access to the school by offering means-tested financial support to eligible parents to assist with the payment of school fees. Such support is known as a bursary and may be awarded in the form of a discount on tuition fees, depending on the financial, compassionate or other pertinent circumstances of applicants. Bursaries are awarded on the basis of financial needs of the family and to the most deserving candidates who will reap the benefits of an education at the College. To apply for a bursary parents are required to complete an Application Form. The form is designed to provide a picture of the income and expenditure, and assets and liabilities of applicants. This information, together with other factors, which may support the application, will then be expanded during a home visit from the independent Bursary Administration Limited. They will provide the College with a detailed report on the family’s financial situation.
The Case for Assistance The Bursary Awards Committee will consider a number of factors when making the judgement as to the justification for financial support, including the child’s suitability for Pangbourne College and family financial limitations.
Armed Forces Bursaries The College welcomes the children of Armed Forces personnel and is pleased to offer a number of Armed Forces Bursaries, set against the full boarding fee, to new pupils each year. Bursary applications must be returned to the Bursar and submitted in line with the normal application process for a place at the College. More details on bursary criteria and applications are available in our 2017-18 Bursary Information sheet, available from the Bursar or Registrar.
13 ACADEMIC PHILOSOPHY
Pangbourne’s belief in focusing on the individual and bringing out the best in them permeates into the way we consider curriculum time. We recognise that independent, reflective learners for life need a suite of core skills to be able to cope with the rigours of further education and the modern workplace. By putting aside time in the first years of the curriculum to core skills, we aim to equip our pupils to know their learning styles, how to approach tasks, research with rigour, work effectively in academic collaboration and much more. We use our growing knowledge of the pupils, underpinned with nationally respected baseline tests, to guide decisions on subject choices at GCSE. We do not believe in a one size fits all approach during these crucial years. In each of the Forms up to their first public exams, we make curriculum provision for students in support of their learning differences. This scaffolding plays an integral part in preparing individual learning pathways for Pangbourne students. Tailoring our careers advice alongside the Tutor, our students make smart decisions in their blend of three A Levels / BTECs and a fourth facilitating subject. For some, this may mean Core Maths, but for most it will be an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). As the EPQ allows the student to choose their subject and style of assessment, we find it allows the range of students to express themselves in their chosen passion. At the end of a Pangbourne education we champion as equals those going to a Russell Group University as we do those who have chosen a vocational route. Our job is done if the student has a clear vision of what they want to do and we have prepared them to succeed in that enterprise. All of this is built on the strong relationships between teachers and students, sharing in the Flag Values core to Pangbourne.
14 THE CURRICULUM
The full curriculum and guidance on choosing GCSE options is published each year in the College’s A Guide to Choosing GCSEs, available on request from Admissions. The primary aim of any school is to boost the academic performance of its pupils and, under the guidance of a committed and knowledgeable team of teachers, Pangbourne realises that aim consistently. Students at Pangbourne are inspired and challenged to do the very best they can and are exposed to a variety of engaging lessons, memorable trips and plentiful learning tools to bring each and every subject to life. In their earlier years at the College, pupils are introduced to subjects and provided with a platform in which to build their knowledge in subjects as they progress. Teachers provide extra support to students, particularly those undergoing public examinations, through extension classes and subject-specific societies, which solidify their knowledge and understanding, and which stretch the most able pupils. The number of pupils at Pangbourne ensures small class sizes and more one-to-one time with teachers.
Form 1, 2 and 3 (Year 7, 8 and 9) (DT), Religious Studies (RS), and Personal, Social, Health & In Form 1 and 2 (Year 7 and 8) the College offers a curriculum Cultural Education (PSHCE). Studying Latin is also an option which reflects, but is not determined by either the National in Form 3, but is currently taught off timetable. Curriculum or Common Entrance. In Form 1 and 2, only Mathematics is taught in ability-based Form 1 and 2 pupils study 13 subjects. During the Michaelmas sets. In Form 3 (Year 9), pupils are set broadly by ability in Term of Form 1, pupils study their preferred modern foreign Mathematics, English and Science, whereas in Humanities and language (either French, Spanish or German). Pupils may have practical subjects, classes are of mixed ability. the option, dependent upon pupil interest and on staffing, to continue studying a second Modern Foreign Language off On entry to Form 1, pupils are placed in one of two groups. timetable in Form 1 and 2. Other subjects studied in Form Which group they join is determined by information from their 1 and 2 are: Mathematics, English, Science, Geography, previous school and their entry tests. One group should have History, Art, Drama, Music, Computing, Design Technology the support of a teaching assistant in some lessons.
15 In Form 3, pupils joining the College will have normally Sixth Form (Year 12) sat Common Entrance exams. Those results, alongside Pangbourne offers A Levels in most subjects, and a small information gathered from a pupil’s previous school, help number of Level 3 “Extended Certificate” BTECs are offered place individuals into sets in relevant subjects. in certain subjects. Students select three (and sometimes four) subjects to study. Students who take three A Levels Form 4 and 5 (Year 10 and 11) usually study an additional qualification, such as Core In Form 4 and 5 (Year 10 and 11) pupils study nine or possibly Mathematics or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), ten GCSEs. All pupils study three mandatory subjects which is the equivalent of half an A Level. - English Language, English Literature and Mathematics - Initial subject choices are made in February in Form 5 (Year alongside six optional subjects. All pupils also follow a course 11). Changes are possible after February, subject to timetabling leading to a level 1 Extended Project Qualification which is constraints. Students are asked to confirm their choices on equivalent to half a GCSE. the first day of the academic year following the publication of In their six options, pupils must either study Combined GSCE results. Science, which counts for two GCSEs, or all three separate The College strives to accommodate all choices, but cannot sciences. Guidance is given as to whether a pupil is advised to guarantee them in some instances because of factors such as follow the separate science route. timetable clashes or insufficient student uptake. Pupils are encouraged to study a Modern Foreign Language The 23 A Level subjects the College currently offers are: Art, (French, German or Spanish) and must study a Humanity Biology, Business, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Computer (Geography, History or Religious Studies). Science, Drama, Economics, English Literature, Film Studies, To complete their GCSE choices, pupils then pick from Art French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, History, & Design, Business, Computer Science, Design Technology Mathematics, Music, Photography, Physical Education (PE), (resistant materials or textiles), Drama, Geography, History, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies and Spanish.
Music, Physical Education, Religious Studies and Latin, which The College also offers students the option of studying for is taught off timetable. a two-year BTEC, equivalent to a full A Level, in Design In English, Mathematics, French and Science pupils are taught Technology (DT), Music, PE and Drama. Although there will in ability-based sets. Other subjects are taught in either mixed be subjects that inevitably attract fewer takers, most set sizes ability classes or sets, depending on the timetable. Class sizes in the Sixth Form range between 8 - 12 students which we find are capped at 20 and can be much smaller. ideal for learning.
16 Extension Opportunities In Form 1 to 5, Tutors are based in Divisions (houses), but, in Pangbourne teaching staff are well-versed in catering for the the Sixth Form, Tutor groups are mixed. individual and ensure that all pupils are able to achieve their potential by providing relevant extension opportunities. Divisions & Housemasters/ Housemistresses
Specific provision for the most able pupils is made in weekly Junior House sessions where pupils are exposed to ideas and concepts • Dunbar Dr I Hart beyond the normal curriculum. Senior Boys’ Houses Also, towards the end of A Levels, students applying for • Harbinger Mr D Paynter Cambridge or Oxford university are mentored in preparation • Hesperus Mr T Cheney for potential interviews for those institutions. • Macquarie Mr D Metcalfe • Port Jackson Mr S Thompson Curriculum Reviews The College’s Academic Management Team closely monitor Senior Girls’ Houses Government changes to both the National Curriculum and • Illawarra Mrs A Bowden Common Entrance. The curriculum offered by the College is • St. George Mrs J Jones reviewed accordingly. Junior House (Dunbar) Tutors Dunbar is Pangbourne’s Junior House, catering for boys and Every pupil at Pangbourne has a Tutor whose role is wide girls in Form 1 and 2 (Year 7 and 8), and is located in quiet ranging but whose most important function is to oversee surroundings, overlooking beautiful land and providing a students’ academic, intellectual and personal development. purpose-built hub for pupils to rest, play and board. Tutors manage the transitions into Form 1, Form 3 and into The house is only a short walk from the rest of the College the Sixth Form. They advise and guide on GCSE and A Level campus where pupils make full use of and enjoy all of the choices, and on university applications. teaching rooms and facilities. Tutors meet their tutees every day and are the first people The experienced team of Junior House staff support pupils’ to see and discuss reports. They help tutees manage prep transition from primary or prep school to senior school, by (homework) and study time, and also share the delivery of the creating a happy atmosphere in which pupils are encouraged Personal, Social, Health, and Citizenship Education (PSHCE) to be confident and exposed to a wealth of opportunities over programme. their two years in Dunbar.
17 Senior Houses who are supported by a resident Assistant Housemaster/ The College is home to six Senior Houses, each with their own Housemistress, Matron and team of academic tutors. distinctive and rich character. A great strength of Pangbourne’s A feature of Pangbourne life is the Divisional competitions Division (house) system is that day, part-boarding and full- which see pupils compete against one another in many areas boarding pupils all live and work together. of the College. This increases pupils’ sense of identity as they This creates a strong sense of community within Divisions work together to win academic, parade, sporting and music and prevents any separation of day and boarding pupils. cups for their Division. Each Division is led by a Housemaster or Housemistress,
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6. We look after our health, both physical and emotional.
19 COLLEGE SHOP
Our distinctive No 1 and No 2 uniforms can only be purchased in the College Shop located at the side of the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel and signposted from the drive. The shop also carries a stock of nearly new uniform. Alongside uniforms, the College Shop stocks a wide range of items – such as stationery, shoes, rowing kit, hockey sticks and sports accessories - which may be purchased by pupils and charged to their account. Pupils’ accounts are set at a standard £50 credit limit per term.
HEALTH & MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS
The College Health Centre aims to provide holistic care for each individual pupil. This encompasses both emergency and routine treatments. The College is also able to draw on further areas of expertise to complement and enhance its nursing practice. Professional nursing care is provided by the College 24 hours a day during term time, including four open clinics a day for routine needs and additional clinics from other professionals.
20 VISITING THE SCHOOL
The only way to experience the authentic Pangbourne is to come and visit us, enjoy a tour of the College and speak to staff and students here who will give you a real insight into what Pangbourne is today. Pangbourne is a place where the individual matters. We have a beautiful site and excellent facilities but, first and foremost, this is a ‘people place’. We are committed to the personal development of our pupils in the fullest sense. Pupils are encouraged to work hard towards academic success and we are proud of the results they achieve, but just as important is the development of their character, their confidence and values, their creative and physical skills, and their appreciation of who they are and what they can contribute to the world. The College has the advantage of being set in 230 acres of wonderful Berkshire countryside, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty yet within easy reach of excellent transport connections. In its generous rural setting, Pangbourne nonetheless provides a smaller school environment where there is room to focus on the individual. Pangbourne is known for its outstanding pastoral care – recognised as excellent in a recent ISI report – and we take an integrated approach to caring for each pupil. We are not complacent about the challenges which young people face today and we are always seeking to improve the support we provide. Pangbournians are encouraged not only to challenge themselves and reach their potential, but also to be happy and fulfilled. The College offers a comprehensive co-curricular programme which enables pupils to find their niche and thrive as their individual abilities are recognised and developed. Our Flag Values of Kindness, Selflessness, Moral Courage, Initiative, Industry, Resilience and Integrity underpin all we do. They are rooted in the College’s Christian ethos and go a long way to preparing pupils for life’s challenges and the responsibilities of adulthood. Our aim is to equip Pangbournians with the strongest possible foundations for their future.
21 DIRECTIONS TO PANGBOURNE
By Air: By Road: All of the main London airports are within easy reach of Pangbourne From the M4 /A4 – Exit the M4 at Junction 12. At the roundabout by road - Heathrow 50 minutes, Gatwick one hour and 20 minutes take the exit signed for Theale and Pangbourne A4. Go straight on and Luton one hour and 20 minutes. Alternatively, use the at the next roundabout and at the following roundabout take the extensive British Rail and Underground links to London Paddington A340 exit (third exit from the M4/A4 Reading or first exit from the terminal where you can take a train to Reading and then change for A4 Newbury). Travel along the A340 for 3.7 miles and as you enter Pangbourne. Pangbourne village, turn left opposite the Cross Keys pub onto Pangbourne Hill. After 0.8 miles turn left onto the College drive. By Rail: From Reading – Take the M4/A4 route above, or take the A329 Pangbourne railway station, which is only a short, five-minute taxi Oxford Road to Pangbourne. Once in the village, go straight on at journey away from the College, is on the main line from London the first mini-roundabout and turn left at the next mini-roundabout Paddington via Reading to Oxford and Bristol. For train times, opposite The Elephant. Take the first right turn onto Pangbourne contact National Rail Enquires on 0345 748 4950. There is a taxi Hill. After 0.8 miles turn left onto the College drive. rank at Reading Station or local taxis can be booked in advance From Newbury – Take the M4/A4 route above, or take the B4009 through AAA Taxis on 0118 950 4030. to Hermitage and turn right along country lanes through Yattendon to Pangbourne. Shortly after the blue signs for Bowden Playing By Bus: Fields you will find the main entrance to the College clearly marked There is an hourly service from Reading Station to Pangbourne on your right. village (journey time 30 minutes) and a two-hourly service from Goring Station (journey time 20 minutes). For further information From Oxford – Take the A34 south to the M4 and follow directions and timetables, contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233. The College above, or take the A4070 and then the A329 past Wallingford and runs five bus routes for pupils from Basingstoke, Henley, Newbury, on through Moulsford and Streatley. Pass our Boat Club on your Tadley and Wantage. For further information, please see the College left and continue to the mini-roundabout in Pangbourne village. Go Bus Route map overleaf. straight on and then immediately turn right onto Pangbourne Hill. After 0.8 miles turn left onto the College drive.
22 Main Entrance Aston Crowell Southmoor A4183 Hill Radnage A420 Kingston Rowant Walter's Ash Bagpuize Abingdon- Chalgrove Easington Lewknor 6 A404 On-Thames B4015 The City Naphill Hughenden Valley Little Chalfont Pusey B4009 Berins eld 5 Stokenchurch B4442 Clifton Hampden Hazlemere Burcot B482 Beacon's Bottom B4017 A415 Shirburn Chorleywood Cuxham West Wycombe Dorchester M40 Tylers Green A413 Watlington High Wycombe 17 Drayton Sutton Warborough Piddington Courtenay Penn A34(T) Appleford Britwell Salome Chalfont East Shillingford B4009 B480 Knotty Common Maple Cross Hanney B4017 Green Steventon B4016 Cadmore End Booker A404 Brightwell- Benson A4130 Cum-Sotwell Lane End 4 A40 Loudwater Grove Milton Rowstock B482 Beacons eld Chalfont HillRoundabout B474 St Peter East Cookley Green B480 Pishill 3 A412 West Hendred Hendred Wallingford B4001 Ardington B4493 Didcot East Crowmarsh Gi ord Stonor 2 Little B4440 East Hagbourne A4130 Challow East Park Corner Marlow Wooburn Green M40 Gerrards M25 Sparsholt Hendred Ardington A4185 A355 Cross B481 Wooburn B4507 B416 Wantage Marlow A404(T) Bourne A417 B4016 Nettlebed End North Stoke Middle Assendon Denham Chilton Greenlands Fulmer 16/ A4074 Farnham Common 1a A329 Mill End A4155 Bisham Cookham Rise Cookham B4494 Blewbury HighmoorBix Stoke Moulsford B4009 Cross Danes eld Poges Lower Assendon Henley- Medmenham A4094 A338 South Hurley A308 B4447 Stoke on-Thames A4130 B416 Iver Heath A4007 Rother eld Peppard Western Road Farnham Woodcote Gravel Car Park Peppard Lane Remenham Royal Gallowstree Road Hill Maidenhead B416 East Ilsley B471 Burnham Streatley Goring Sonning Common B4526 Cray's Pond A4 Iver Littlewick Green 9b B3028 A34(T) A321 7 Slough B470 B4009 A417 Lower A404(M) Shiplake 9a M4 Langley Aldworth Cane Knowl Hill Bray B3026 6 Upton B471 End A4 Dorney B376 Lower Basildon Wargrave 8/9 B3026 Bin eld Heath Shiplake B477 Hare Hatch 5 Whitchurch-On-Thames Post O ce Holyport Eton World's A4155 A3032 B470 Hampstead Emmer Green B3024 Oakley End Ruscombe Paley B3025 Datchet Norreys Charvil B3024 Green B3024 B376 Purley B481 Street on Thames Twyford Station Windsor B3021 Woodlands Caversham Play 14 St Mary Great She ord Yattendon HatchSonning B3345 B4009 B4446 Stanwell B4494 Tidmarsh Shurlock Row Old Windsor B3022 Wraysbury Moor B3021 B4000 M4 Reading Whistley Green A3095 Jealott's B3021 Hythe B4000 A4 A329 Hurst M4 Maiden's 14 13 M4 Hill End The Fox Inn B3018 Green 13 Engle eld A33 Wink eld Cranbourne A328 A308 Wickham Longlane Hermitage A3290 Staines Theale 12 Newell B3350 B3034 Green B3017 North B3034 Egham Ascot Woodside Whitley 10 B3034 Bin eld Wink eld B4009 Popeswood B383 Engle eld Green A34(T) A4 Winnersh A329(M) Row Wickham Heath A340 B3018 Sindlesham Bracknell A330 M25 B4000 Donnington A30(T) B3030 Ascot B388 A4 11 Virginia Stockcross Speen A329 B3017 Wokingham A329 B389 Water Halfway Donnington Square Shin eld Sunninghill Arbor eld B3349 SunningdaleWentworth 2/12 A4 Easthampstead B388 Colthrop Newbury Woolhampton Aldermaston Wharf B383 Thatcham Arbor eld Cross A332 B3020 Barkham M3 Newbury Spencers Wood B3430 Lyne Gun Pub Station B3016 A322 Aldermaston B383 B386 Wash Common 11 Swallow eld A3095 Longcross Gold nch B3016 Lower Green Bottom B3349 A321 B386 Addlestone A327 Crowthorne Windlesham B3348 Bagshot Newtown Riseley Finchampstead Burrowhill Headley Pamber HeathCalleva Arms B3348 3 A320 B4640 B3016 Woolton Silchester Lightwater A319 B3349 Camberley B383 Post O ce Hill Ashford Hill Barclay’s Bank A33 Eversley Eversley Cross Sandhurst Woolton Hill Stores Tadley Tadley A30(T) Chobham B3272 B311 A3046 B3051 A340 West Buttermere A339 Yateley End Highclere Heck eld Frogmore B311 Pamber Green Strat eld Turgis B3016 Blackwater B367 B3411 Hazeley B3015 Whitway Bisley Woking Pyrford Kingsclere Hawley Minley Mattingley B3011 4 A343 Queens College Arms Pamber End Manor B382 Vernham Wolverton Sher eld On Loddon Hartfordbridge Fox Lane Frimley Street A327 B3013 B3411 Brookwood B381 West End Hartley Wintney Deepcut West eld 4a B3012 Church B3349 A323 M3 B3012 B3012 Mayford B3051 End Phoenix Green B3405 B380 Send Pirbright B368 Wantage Route Beacons eld Route * A322 A34(T) B3016 Farnborough Mytchett B3032 B2215 B3411 Newbury Route Windsor/Maidenhead Route * Hook A3013 B380 A340Basingstoke Buses will pick up and drop o at the noFoxrth end of Drake Hall, Litch eld Chineham Nately Corner Worplesdon Hospital Scures Fleet outside the squash courts. Hurstbourne TarrantHenley/Wargrave Route Woking/Bracknell Route * M3 Henley Park A3(T) 5 A325 Please noteAsh the Valere is NO SERVICE on any route on Saturday afternoJacobsons Well A30 A331 AllB3411 bus routes and timesA324 are correct at the time of printing Basingstoke Route * subject to demand Hatch A287 Church Basingstoke For further information on bus services,A323 Fairlandscontact the Domestic Bursar Stoke Crookham Stoughton Burpham B3400 6 North Warnborough Mrs Iona Sadler on 0118 976 7434 Wildhern Produced by Location Maps Ltd Tel: 0800 731 4084 www.locationmaps.com B3411 Normandy Quidhampton St Mary Bourne B3013 Wood Street Village Oakley Aldershot A25 Overton Bus Route Timings WANTAGE ROUTE – Pangbourne Bus Bus Stop Departure Time Drop Off Time Ardington 07:10 19:05 East Hendred (Plough) 07:20 18:55 Rowstock R/About A417 07:25 18:50 Pangbourne College Arrive 08:00 Depart 18:15 HENLEY/WARGRAVE ROUTE – Pangbourne Bus Bus Stop Departure Time Drop Off Time Western Road/Peppard Lane 07:15 18:35 Binfield Heath Post Office 07:20 18:40 Gravel car park Gallowstree Road/Stoke Row 07:35 18:25 Pangbourne College Arrive 08:00 Depart 18:15 BASINGSTOKE ROUTE – Pangbourne Bus Bus Stop Departure Time Drop Off Time Basingstoke Hospital 07:10 18:50 West End 07:15 18:45 Queen’s College Arms 07.20 18.40 Calleva Arms, Silchester 07:30 18:35 Aldermaston High Street 07:40 18:30 Pangbourne College Arrive 08:00 Depart 18:15 NEWBURY ROUTE - Weaveaway Coaches Bus Stop Departure Time Drop Off Time Post Office/Woolton Hill Stores 07:10 19:00 Wash Common (The Gun Pub by Budgens) 07:25 18:50 Newbury Station 07:30 18:45 Donnington Square 07:35 18:40 Hermitage, The Fox Car Park 07:45 18:30 Pangbourne College Arrive 08:00 Depart 18:15 MAIDENHEAD ROUTE - Pangbourne Bus Bus Stop Departure Time Drop Off Time White Place Farm, Sutton Road, Cookham Dean 06:45 19:30 Twyford Train Station 07:15 19:00 Dinton Pastures Country Park Car Park 07.25 18.50 Pangbourne College Arrive 08:00 Depart 18:15
Buses will pick up and drop off at the north end of Drake Hall, outside the squash courts. Please note there is NO SERVICE on any route on Saturday afternoons. All bus routes and times are correct at the time of printing For further information on bus services, contact the Domestic Bursar Mrs Iona Sadler on 0118 976 7434 CONTACT US
Registrar – Mrs Jane Herold Telephone: +44 (0)118 976 7415 Email: [email protected]
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