Floreat

FLOREAT BEDFORD SCHOOL

Enriching and extending academia

Introducing

Floreat:

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he school’s brand-new academic enrichment programme, Floreat, was unveiled to boys in the summer term of 2024 at an exciting two-day event tailored to offer a taster of the programme starting in September.

The Floreat Programme is rooted in the classical ideal of education, emphasising the development of both the mind and character. Designed to enhance and consolidate the many super-curricular activities in school, it brings together a fellowship of pupils to encourage their natural curiosities to flourish.

The academic extension opportunities will be offered to selected boys in the Fifth and Lower Sixth Forms to foster their intellectual curiosity and critical thinking and develop their love for learning beyond the standard curriculum.

Boys will benefit from partnerships with external mentors and other educational institutions and the introduction of new courses and activities. They will also receive coaching from subject specialists in skills such as public speaking, academic writing, and critical thinking while navigating time pressures parallel to competitive university courses.

During the intensive two-day launch programme, boys developed their resilience and critical thinking skills in preparation for competitive applications beyond Bedford School.

Head of Academic Extension and Enrichment, Dr Shetal Arjan, commented, “The world beyond Bedford School is highly competitive, and Floreat prepares pupils to face it with confidence. I eagerly look forward to continuing to

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