I`m more concerned about what Raff says about his being rude and unpopular at Ardingly.......Mid A 15 wrote:However the guy must be aware presumably that CH is not a "typical" public school so perhaps we are worrying unecessarially.
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Australians tend to speak their mind in general which may not go down with some fee paying parents.Mrs C. wrote:I`m more concerned about what Raff says about his being rude and unpopular at Ardingly.......Mid A 15 wrote:However the guy must be aware presumably that CH is not a "typical" public school so perhaps we are worrying unecessarially.
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He got a 'Zero' for popularity here: http://www.ratemyteachers.co.uk/schools ... ly_collegeRaff wrote:\\(snip) He is not a popular man, not only with the pupils but also with their parents and indeed the teaching staff.
But did better than some of the other staff at Ardingly... perhaps the leadership reflects the poor scores?
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One person scored him, hardly a representative sample. (just playing the Devil's Advocate here)John Knight wrote:He got a 'Zero' for popularity here: http://www.ratemyteachers.co.uk/schools ... ly_collegeRaff wrote:\\(snip) He is not a popular man, not only with the pupils but also with their parents and indeed the teaching staff.
But did better than some of the other staff at Ardingly... perhaps the leadership reflects the poor scores?
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Agreed, but he scored 1.0 for all the other items except the popularity rating.englishangel wrote:One person scored him, hardly a representative sample. (just playing the Devil's Advocate here)
Popularity vote is not usually an individuals opinion but what the voter perceives others think. (I think... )
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do parents of children who are presented by Governors contribute to fees, or is it all paid by the Governor?Richard Ruck wrote:The charts detailing parental income and where the pupils come from are quite interesting!
I see the West Country still supplies a decent percentage, compared to the Midlands / East Anglia etc. Glad to see that!
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My brother had a BSB Presentation and my parents paid - but that might be different and it was a L-O-N-G time ago!sport! wrote:do parents of children who are presented by Governors contribute to fees, or is it all paid by the Governor?
I have become a grandmother for the second time today so feel that my schooling was a very long time ago!!!
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I think that the cash stumped up by a donation governor only gives them the right to present a kid to the school.
Said kid still has to pass exams, to demonstrate that he/she has the required academic potential to benefit from the education on offer. If this all goes OK, then the kid is guaranteed a place, and the fees (if any) are determined by the normal methods.
Said kid still has to pass exams, to demonstrate that he/she has the required academic potential to benefit from the education on offer. If this all goes OK, then the kid is guaranteed a place, and the fees (if any) are determined by the normal methods.
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Oh dear, where did you want to go?sport! wrote: QUOTE: Nearly all Grecian (Yr13) leavers win places at their chosen university......oh
Don't worry, there's a university in just about every town or village of over 500 people these days. Makes life a bit easier for the less academically inclined to aim a bit lower and still get a university place!
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I can confirm all that and would add that a governor can ONLY present at year 7 (i.e, aged 11). After that it is assumed that the presentation is by the Council of Almoners.Richard Ruck wrote:I think that the cash stumped up by a donation governor only gives them the right to present a kid to the school.
Said kid still has to pass exams, to demonstrate that he/she has the required academic potential to benefit from the education on offer. If this all goes OK, then the kid is guaranteed a place, and the fees (if any) are determined by the normal methods.
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Not that I'm suggesting for a minute that this would have applied to you, Sport! Just want to avoid any misunderstanding....Richard Ruck wrote:Oh dear, where did you want to go?sport! wrote: QUOTE: Nearly all Grecian (Yr13) leavers win places at their chosen university......oh
Don't worry, there's a university in just about every town or village of over 500 people these days. Makes life a bit easier for the less academically inclined to aim a bit lower and still get a university place!
A degree in public convenience cleansing from the University of Coulsdon South is within reach of everyone, thanks to Tony's legacy.
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