St Lawrence College Senior Prospectus

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An Independent, Co-educational, Day & Boarding School for ages 3 - 18

Welcome

Academic

As a co-educational boarding and day school, St Lawrence

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welcomes pupils from all around the world to benefit from the best of the British educational system. This diversity makes the school

cademic standards are high but, being nonselective, we welcome pupils from a broad ability range and we value a wide range of talents. Our

a cosmopolitan and vibrant place, where pupils leave us prepared

aim is for each pupil to achieve well above their expectations,

for the challenges of the globalised world of work and study.

whatever their ability level, regularly outperforming selective schools.

One aspect of St Lawrence that distinguishes it from other schools is that we are deliberately a medium sized school, when the trend

Kirby House is the home of the thriving Middle School for

nationally is towards ever larger school groupings. We believe this

Years 7 and 8. Easing the transition from junior to senior

is essential to ensuring that individual pupils receive the attention

education, Kirby provides outstanding pastoral care. Pupils

and care they require. At the same time, we are large enough to

are taught by Senior School teachers and use all of the Senior

provide facilities that would be the envy of much larger schools,

School facilities. Small class sizes encourage confidence and

and have a reputation for punching well above our weight in

enable rapid progress as teachers can give each pupil the

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utmost individual attention.

Nothing can beat visiting a school when deciding whether it is the

Moving up to Senior School, the Year 9 curriculum provides a

right place for the education of your child, and I can assure you of a

secure foundation for GCSE studies to be started the

very warm welcome if you choose to visit this outstanding school.

following year. The majority of our pupils then transfer to Sixth Form, and those joining at age 16 are warmly welcomed and quickly feel like they belong. We offer a wide choice of subjects at AS and A Level and meticulous care is taken by staff in guiding pupils towards suitable subject choices.

We believe that students have the right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment and that high standards of behaviour allow this to occur.

Simon J E Whittle, BA (Hons), PGCE, IAPS Head of the Junior School

Vibrancy

“Our child has come on in leaps and bounds academically since joining in Year 7�

Year 8 Parent

“As a parent at the school for some fifteen years, one realises this it is not simply a college but a community which not only encourages and nurtures through education but also inspires individuality.”

Year 12 Parent

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t Lawrence College has an ever-increasing reputation for sporting success in both boys’ and girls’ sport. Pupils achieve personal and team success both within school and outside

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it. Our aim is to foster an ethos of sporting achievement as well as encourage the need for a healthy lifestyle.

Building on our strong foundation of sporting success, we are proud

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hether a performer, set designer, back-stage assistant,

Drama and the Performing Arts are flourishing, with an exciting

or a member of the audience, all pupils have the

and ever-growing programme of events in the school’s 500-seat

opportunity to experience and be part of the many

Theatre, Taylor Hall.

that as many pupils as possible represent the school in as many sports as

school music and drama productions that take place throughout

possible. Major sports for boys are rugby, hockey and cricket; girls play

the year including the annual Musical, House Plays and House

Pupils are introduced to a variety of styles, mediums and

hockey, netball and rounders. A wide range of other sports are offered

Singing competition.

processes in both Art and Design and Design Technology, with a

including football, tennis, athletics, swimming, squash, badminton and

strong emphasis on experimentation that encourages individuals

basketball. With outstanding facilities, including a Sports Centre which

The promotion of and participation in Music is encouraged in

houses a fitness suite, climbing wall and dance studio, the school offers

every quarter of school and at every level, with the philosophy that

something for everyone and participation and inclusion is encouraged.

music is for everyone. Many pupils have individual instrumental lessons and there is a wealth of musical activities on offer

Expert coaching at all levels develops confidence and skills, and the

including choirs, bands and orchestras. Individuals and groups are

school has several current and ex-international sports coaches on its staff.

encouraged to perform in concerts both in and out of school.

to produce a wide assortment of outcomes and final pieces.

Experience “The curriculum is broad and exciting without jeopardising the teaching of the essential basics.”

Year 6 and Year 3 Parent

Activities

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As the world of work becomes more and more competitive, the decisions made throughout a pupil’s school life become ever more important.

Expert guidance is given to pupils by experienced teachers, tutors and careers advisors to ensure that paths followed match with strengths, aspirations and potential. The individual approach enables us to achieve a very high success rate for placing pupils at their chosen university, including the Russell Group, and on

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e place great importance on the values of service and

competitive courses such as Medicine.

citizenship, good leadership, self-knowledge, independence and consideration for those around us.

We believe that the young adults who have benefited from a St Lawrence College education have a number of characteristics

There is more to education than just exam results and we aim to develop

in common:

pupils’ wider skills through our extensive range of extra-curricular activities.

The range of opportunities available to our pupils enables every individual to find their ‘niche’, from Scuba-Diving to Film Club, Chess to Horse Riding, and we try to ensure a balance of adventurous and creative options.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and Combined Cadet Force provide further rewarding opportunities for personal development and leadership, with field trips and expeditions offered throughout the year.

“The extracurricular trips offered to the students give opportunities that are lifechanging.”

Year 11 Parent

Pupils are also able to enhance classroom learning with educational trips including visits to London’s galleries and theatres, Year 7 French trip to Calais, GCSE History Field Trip to the Somme, and many other local field trips.

There are wonderful opportunities to travel the world and experience different cultures, for example trips have been undertaken to South Africa, Iceland (Geography), CERN in Switzerland (Physics), and Italy (Music).

• A self-confidence free of arrogance; • A sense of what is important in life, and of their own standing in the world in which they live; • An ability to build relationships with people from many different backgrounds; • A set of friends whom they will continue to value, often for life; • A collection of experiences and memories which will enrich their future.

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