Millfield - Senior School Prospectus

P R O S P E C T U S

Welcome

Millfield School is a remarkable place. From the founding of the school by ‘Boss’ Meyer 75years ago, the rich and interesting history of Millfield continues to be built upon. Millfield isstill developing into one of the world’s most outstanding schools, bringing young people togetherto enjoy learning.

Our school is rich in opportunities for pupils with a passion for learning. Millfield aspires tounlock that special something within each individual, providing many different learningcontexts, options and challenges inside and outside the classroom. We rejoice in the spirit ofour pupils and demand their contribution to the learning community we have established.Talented and committed staff work with our pupils to achieve these ends.

The school is unpretentious and grounded in the strength of relationships that are the bedrockof all great communities. Millfield is tremendously diverse in terms of the academic, culturaland sporting backgrounds of its pupils. This diversity assists pupils in developing a sense oftheir place in the world and their ability to relate with others who have different skill sets,abilities and life experiences.

Millfield delights in being known as a school for all-rounders. The capacity to engage at manydifferent levels across various domains of learning is central to life at Millfield. Each pupilmust balance their programme, meet commitments and understand the responsibilities theyhave. Pupils’ aspirations are nurtured throughout their time at the school; we know when tochallenge and when to support our pupils to help them become the best that they can be. Inthis regard, we also recognise that parents are critical members of the support team. Thus, wekeep parents updated about the progress and achievements of their children during theacademic year and welcome them to attend school events.

This booklet outlines our school – its facilities, academic programmes and co-curricular offerings– it cannot, however, encapsulate all that Millfield is. The people are at the heart of this greatschool and I encourage you to visit us to meet them and to explore all that is on offer.

Craig Considine – Headmaster

Millfield aims to provide a broad and balanced education which not onlyprepares pupils for publicexaminations but also gives them theconfidence to achieve success in their adult lives.

We believe that education should opendoors, not close them by prematurespecialisation. Up to the age of 16therefore, every pupil receives a soundeducation in both Arts and Sciences.

All pupils are taught in small sets –rarely more than 15 and usually farfewer – thanks to our staff:pupil ratio of1:6.5. In order that every youngstercan progress at an appropriate pace,

classes are streamed by general ability.Pupils are placed in sets by ability inMathematics, Languages, Science andEnglish until the end of their GCSEs.

A specialist department deservesparticular mention: The LearningSupport Centre (LSC), which has builtup an international reputation forhelping pupils with specific learningdifficulties. Once needs and difficultieshave been identified, pupils have thebenefit of being taught in very smallclasses and are assigned to one of our qualified and experienced LSCtutors for educational support andEnglish teaching.

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AcAdemic excellence

The Academic Programme

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Millfield offers an exceptionally widerange of courses, while implementing anacademic programme which is consistentwith the broad principles laid down in theNational Curriculum. Thus, those movingto Millfield from independent preparatoryand maintained secondary schoolsshould find both common academicground and unrivalled choice for GCSEand AS/A2 Level.

All pupils entering Year 9 aretimetabled to study English,Mathematics, three Sciences, at leastone Language, Geography, History,Religious Studies, Physical Education,Information and CommunicationTechnology, Art, Music and DesignTechnology. Additionally, they take thefirst stage of a five year course inPersonal and Social Education and areinvolved in ongoing conservationefforts at the school’s 40 acreconservation site at Worley Hill.In Year 10 and Year 11, pupils followcourses leading to between 8 - 11GCSEs, though fewer may be moreappropriate for those with additionaleducational needs. In Year 10, all pupilstake the core subjects of Mathematics,

English and Science, and the majoritywill study at least one Language. Othersubjects are chosen by the pupils,allowing individual aptitudes to bedeveloped around the academic core.GCSE Science courses are offered inCore and Additional Science to matchindividual ability. Brighter pupils arestretched beyond the syllabus. Thedecision on which Science course ismost suitable is made at the end of theYear 9 programme.

Sixth Form pupils have an enormouschoice of AS and A2 Level subjects, aswell as the Vocational Certificate ofEducation (Advanced) in Leisure andRecreation and the BTEC qualificationsin Sport and Art & Design. In addition theEquestrian Centre offers BHSPIC coursesand the Home Economics Departmentoffers the Leiths Basic Certificate. Pupilschoose four subjects in the Lower SixthForm at AS Level, typically leading on tothree A Levels in the Upper Sixth Form.Visiting lecturers provide extraopportunities for academic discussionand debate in the Sixth Form lectureprogramme and the meetings of theAcademic Society throughout the year.

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The Curriculum

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We keep parents fully informed of alldevelopments in a pupil’s life at Millfield.Specific ways in which this is achievedinvolves the compilation of two fullreports and one summary report eachyear and two internal reports. Parents ofall year groups are also invited to theschool to discuss progress and futureoptions with relevant subject tutors.

At any stage in his or her schoolcareer, a pupil may consult one of ateam of experienced tutors who adviseon careers and all forms of highereducation. All Year 11 pupils cansubscribe to the Independent Schools’Careers Organisation (ISCO), whichuses psychometric profiling andindividual interviews to suggest careersand relevant courses on the basis ofinterests and expected academic

performance. The school is also amember of ISCO, which provides otherservices designed to support pupilsthroughout their career at Millfield.

Of our Sixth Form leavers,approximately 95% go on to some formof higher education and they receiveample help in choosing the right courseand gaining admission. Whereappropriate, pupils are prepared forOxbridge entrance in small seminargroups. Assistance with ScholasticAptitude Tests (SATs) is given to thoseapplying to American universities andguidance is provided to help pupilsunderstand the application process andthe options available to them.

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Careers and Higher Education Advice


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For overseas pupils whose firstlanguage is something other thanEnglish, the EAL Department offers:intensive, individual tuition in smallclasses, support for academicsubjects, examination preparation inIGCSE and IELTS (university entrance),one to one language support whenneeded, guidance with universityapplications and interview skills andthe option to join the InternationalStudent Association. EAL exists forpupils of all levels. New pupils areassessed on arrival and a flexibletimetable is structured according toindividual needs. Informal testing ingrammar, vocabulary, listening, readingand writing is carried out throughoutthe year. Oral fluency is promotedthrough class discussions andinteractive activities in the Games,MAP and PSE programmes.

Examinations:

• IGCSE – International GCSE: This istaken by Year 11 pupils, most ofwhom take the ‘English as a SecondLanguage’ exam (Core or Extended).Most British universities accept a C grade.

• IELTS – International EnglishLanguage Testing System: Lower Sixthpupils who have not attained an(I)GCSE (or equivalent) examinationin English are prepared for the IELTS.This exam is recognised by all Britishand Australian universities, as well asmany US universities.

Subject Support is also given, anddepends on individual pupil needs.

The International Student Association:We are proud of Millfield’s internationalcharacter. The International StudentAssociation promotes the interests ofinternational pupils and enriches themulti-cultural dimension of school life.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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millfield - The cReATive ARTs

The marvellously equipped Fine ArtsCentre (also a Royal Institute of BritishArchitects building), which has largestudio workshops, allows specialisttutors to teach pupils a wide range ofArts, including: Drawing, Painting, Print-making, Textiles, Sculpture,Photography and Fashion.

Our nationally recognised AtkinsonGallery holds major contemporary artexhibitions, promoting and stimulatingdebate and provides pupils with accessto the artists to talk about their work.

The Art Department offers a number ofArt scholarships to talented pupils andnurtures this talent with specificscholarship classes each week. It alsooffers a wide range of extra-curricularactivities to allow those who do not studyArt as an academic subject to participatein this rich and rewarding environment.Projects such as the Sculptor inResidence scheme give pupils excitingopportunities for contact withprofessional artists. Numerous galleryand cultural trips (in recent years pupilshave visited locations in Britain, NewYork, Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt)

provide direct experience of major works.The vitality of artistic endeavour atMillfield is infectious and it touches andenhances the lives of all our pupils.

The Design and Technology Centre hasan array of hi-tech equipment whichallows our designers and would-beengineers to prepare for industry.CAD/CAM programmes, CNCmachinery and 3D prototypers areamongst a plethora of equipmentpupils can use to realise their designs.

Design is a very popular subject atMillfield and the range of itemsproduced is quite amazing. Largepieces of furniture, welded metalstructures, laminated models and avariety of small scale items such asmobile phones, MP3 players, as wellas shoe and fashion items, areamongst the design objects which ourpupils produce. Food Technology isalso housed in this new facility and hasbeen fully resourced, enabling ourpupils to produce some outstandingproducts in the food line. The Leithscourse is a very popular Sixth Formoption and has been very successful.

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Drama is at the very heart of the Millfieldcommunity. We endeavour to producecreative and innovative theatre which isexciting, powerful and dynamic. Indeed,the annual school productions arehighlights of the Millfield calendar.Whether devised ensemble projects,classical dramas or popular musicals,pupils of all ages are involved and havethe opportunity to enjoy the results.

Every year there are two full scaleproductions, as well as a festival ofjunior house plays in the Meyer Theatre.This theatre provides a multi-formperformance space with full technicalfacilities and can seat approximately500 people. It also has the capability forvarious stage configurations. Dramaproductions are supported by at least 30smaller productions held in our studiospaces throughout the year.

Providing opportunities for all pupils toproduce and perform their ownimaginative and creative work, Dramaat Millfield also enables pupils to workwith the very best practitioners inmodern theatre. In recent years wehave been fortunate to have worked

with directors and actors fromcompanies as diverse as KneehighTheatre and Frantic Assembly toThéâtre de Complicité. We also invitetouring theatre companies to performand share our professional facilities.

Drama provides a challenging andpowerful environment that requires pupilsto build links, maintain relationships anddevelop the skills of emotional literacy.Empathy, flexibility, consideration and risktaking are intrinsically woven into thefabric of the subject. These qualitiesencourage maturity and promote socialwellbeing. The provision anddevelopment of these skills are essentialin a dynamic, vibrant and eclecticlearning community such as Millfield.

Pupils wishing to study Drama andtheatre at Millfield can do so at GCSE,AS or A2 Level. Many of our pupilssuccessfully audition for the NationalYouth Theatre and a number areawarded places at accredited DramaSchools such as the Royal WelshCollege of Music & Drama, the RoyalAcademy of Dramatic Arts and theCentral School of Speech & Drama.

Drama

Music is an important and highlyenjoyable part of life at Millfield. With awide range of orchestras, bands, choirsand instrumental ensembles at theschool – which mount around 50performances a year – pupils havemany opportunities to be involved.Musical events range from classicalconcerts to modern musicals wherepupils of all ages and abilities are ableto perform.

Millfield awards a number of Musicscholarships each year. Some of ourpupils reach a near-professionalstandard at school and go on to make acareer in music. We are proud of ourpupils’ achievements in this wonderfularena. Many have secured places atmajor conservatoires and with nationalorchestras and choirs. However, music-making is not confined to theoutstandingly talented. All pupils are

encouraged to express themselvesmusically. At Millfield, Year 9 pupilsfollow a course which gives them someexperience of singing, listening,composing and playing and many go onto take Music and Music Technology atGCSE, AS or A2 Level. In addition, everypupil may study an instrument of his orher choice with specialist tutors.

With over 35 full and part-time staffand a purpose-built Music School, theMusic Department offers young peopleexceptional opportunities for makingand enjoying music.

The Music School facilities include: 6classrooms equipped with iMaccomputers and state-of-the-art musicsoftware, 22 practice rooms, 2 recordingstudios, an orchestral percussion room,a library and a specially designed 325-seat Concert Hall.

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Music

Every Millfield pupil belongs to a house- whether they are a boarder or daypupil - which provides the secure baseon which he or she can buildemotional stability and self-confidence.

There are 19 boarding houses atMillfield which offer an excellentstandard of accommodation for over 960 pupils. Each house is runby Houseparents, Day Matrons andAssistant Houseparents, who create awarm and supportive atmosphere forthe pupils in their care. A furthernetwork of Liaison Tutors and Live-outAssistant Houseparents completes thehouse provision for pupils.

Sixteen of the houses are either on thecampus or located nearby. Pupils inthe three country houses come intoschool by coach for breakfast and forthe rest of the school day, returning‘home’ to their house for prep in theevenings. They enjoy having meals asa house community on a number ofoccasions during the week.

Each house has its own team spirit andits members develop a strong sense ofloyalty to it. Pupils remain in the samehouse throughout their school careersand are encouraged to take onincreasing levels of responsibility asmonitors or house prefects. Seniorpupils may help organise events atweekends and take a leading part inthe thriving programme of inter-housecompetitions, which are an enjoyablepart of house life.

Day pupils – who make up over one fifthof the school population – also take partin house competitions and activitiesalongside boarders. They are organisedinto five houses in order to integratethem fully into all aspects of school life.These are also run by Houseparentswith the support of Assistants.

All houses are single-sex, but boys’and girls’ houses are linked in groupsfor many competitions and events.

Houseparents have overall responsibilityfor a pupil’s welfare and guidancethrough his or her school career. Toassist in this task each pupil has aGroup Tutor. Each Group Tutor isattached to a boarding or day house andcares for approximately a dozen pupilsin the house who are also within thesame year group. They take a closepersonal interest in the academic and all-round development of each pupil intheir group. Pupils and their parents areencouraged to contact Houseparentsand Group Tutors on any matters whichconcern them.

To ensure that the broad implicationsas well as the day-to-day managementof pupils’ programmes are kept inperspective, Group Tutors work inteams, each supervised by a SeniorTutor. Senior Tutors themselves reportto their Head of Year and the SecondDeputy (who has curricularresponsibility within the school).

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House Life

Houseparents and Group Tutors

The Dining Hall is a superb buildingwhich stands at a central point on thecampus and is a natural focus of sociallife at Millfield. The cafeteria-stylemenu is varied and well balanced,offering choices of hot, cold andvegetarian dishes at every meal andcatering, where necessary, for specialdietary needs.

Located at the heart of the Millfieldcampus and open to both boardersand day pupils, the Millfield MedicalCentre is staffed 24 hours a day andseven days a week during theacademic year by a highly competentand dedicated health care team. Theskilled team consists of six fullyqualified nurses and a health careassistant. Millfield pupils also haveaccess to an onsite GP with a doctors’surgery held every morning, Monday toFriday and on Tuesday and Wednesdayafternoons. A female doctor is available

every Thursday or on request.Additionally, there is a fully licensedphysiotherapist who is at the school ona full time basis.

During term-time, boarders areautomatically included on the list of theschool’s Medical Officer.

The teenage years are a time ofchange – even turmoil – and we arealert to the need for emotional support.Pupils who wish to confide in an adulthave many people to turn to: theirHouseparents, Group Tutors, theChaplain and other staff who arealways ready to listen. The SchoolDoctor can be approached at any time in confidence, and a pupil may alsovisit one of the School Counsellors forfurther private discussion and advice.

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Dining Hall

Health CareCounselling

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As an international school, weencourage children of all religions toexplore and develop their own faith inan atmosphere of tolerance towardsother beliefs. The Chaplain ensuresthat the school Chapel is dedicated foruse as a place of worship for all faiths.Here, several services are held everyweek. They are primarily aimed atChristians of all denominations, but thefocus on spiritual, social and moraldevelopment excludes nobody. Shortaddresses have a key role in thisrespect. The issues tackled are almostalways aimed at a broad audience andhave general appeal, so that those ofany religion (not just Christianity) orthose of none are equally at home.

Each year a course leading toConfirmation is arranged. RomanCatholic pupils, like those of otherdenominations, are welcome toworship in Chapel, though some attendMass in Glastonbury. Muslims, Jews,Hindus and Buddhists meet regularly,responding to need. Several of thelarger services in the year are held inthe magnificent setting of WellsCathedral and one of the most upliftingof these is the Start of Year Service.Every faith represented at Millfieldtakes an active part in Wells Cathedraland to hear spiritual works from somany different times and places, allsearching for truth in their own way, isa profoundly moving experience.

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Faith

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Millfield pupils are encouraged notmerely to think about others, but totranslate concern into action. AtMillfield, we try to look at ‘charity’ inthe broadest sense and to that end, wecarry out a great deal of charity andcommunity service work. Pupils enterwith enthusiasm into all kinds ofimaginative projects resulting in anumber of fundraising activities andevents throughout the academic year.By being involved in this way, pupilsbecome increasingly aware of theneeds of others around them and theyare often encouraged and empoweredto take action.

The Charity Committee, which hasapproximately 20 pupils, meets everyweek to discuss various fundraisinginitiatives and has the important task ofvoting for the school’s nominated charityfor each calendar year. Individualboarding houses and year groups alsocarry out their own charity initiatives,resulting in vibrant talent shows, fairs

and concerts, to name just a few of thetypes of charity events that have beenhighlights of the Millfield calendar inpast years. Pupil fundraising efforts havealso included: tandem skydives,sponsored swims and weekly sales ofFair Trade products.

In Year 9, pupils are able to take part inongoing conservation work at Worley Hilland gain experience of helping withprojects that support local ecosystempreservation. Additionally, as part of theMillfield Activities Programme (MAP)and our community service work, agroup of pupils visit local residential carehomes to spend time making newacquaintances and chatting to theresidents. Furthermore, the school stopsteaching for a day in June, to enablegroups representing Mencap from allover the South West to spend the day atMillfield and take the opportunity to beinvolved in a wide range of games,activities and entertainment.


Charity Work and Community Service

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At Millfield, we strive not just to give ourpupils a standard academic educationbut to give them an all round education,to prepare them for the outside worldafter they leave Millfield as well as theresponsibilities and realities of adult life.Citizenship and Personal and SocialEducation (PSE) at Millfield is acompulsory non-examined programmefor all pupils. PSE aims to give studentsthe knowledge, skills and understandingthey need to lead happy, healthy,confident and independent lives.

PSE is a five-year structured programmeof weekly discussions at which pupilsconsider with their tutor both practicaland sensitive issues. Group Tutors helpto deliver the PSE programme once a week in a 30 minute lesson.

The Year 9 programme focuses ondeveloping study skills, key to futuresuccess at Millfield. Additionally, pupilsare taught about the importance of gooddiet, sleep habits and relationships aswell as being given the support needed toidentify their own key strengths and learnhow to best use them. In Year 10, pupilsengage in conversation about stress andcoping. Additionally, pupils are giventraining in the basics of First Aid.

In Year 11, pupils are involved in theSocial Entrepreneurs Project, whichraises awareness and funds for HOPEHIV.This programme of study introducespupils to entrepreneurial skills and raisestheir social awareness; pupils come upwith creative business ideas and thendevelop commercial skills as they work ontheir chosen projects. Furthermore,pupils in Year 11 also tackle the theme‘rights and responsibilities,’ looking inparticular at successfully handling money.

In the Lower Sixth, pupils develop acommunity project, helping pupils tobecome more aware of the communityaround them whilst developing theirleadership skills. Additionally, theprogramme moves on to look at HIV andgender related cancers. This work supportsthe work done by the sex education teamwhich delivers the core part of the sex andrelationship programme to our pupils.While in the Upper Sixth, pupils prepare forlife after school by exploring topics thatlook at their impact on other people andthe world around them.

The PSE programme aims to add to theacademic programme, increasing pupils’awareness of social and cultural aspectsof life and the world we live in.

Personal and Social Education (PSE)

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Millfield’s approach to sport is in linewith the school’s central belief thateducation is concerned with the wholehuman being and that every pupil hasthe capacity to achieve somethingworthwhile. The main objective of thesports programme is to identify anddevelop skills in every pupil, becauseachievement in one area so oftenproves to be the key to the will tosucceed in school life as a whole.

Choice, therefore, plays a crucial partin the sports programme but this doesnot mean that there is no direction.Junior pupils normally play set gameson certain days of the week and alsofollow a comprehensive PhysicalEducation course which prepares themfor safe and effective participation inall physical activities. In addition tocompulsory games and PE, the schooloffers a wide range of sports fromwhich even the youngest pupils maychoose. As a pupil grows in seniority,choice from the 40 or more sportsplayed and taught in the senior schoolbecomes more and more a matter of

personal inclination and interest.Outstanding performers in any sportare given every help andencouragement. If necessary, we may,after consultation with the pupil’sparents and teachers, arrange for adegree of flexibility in his or hertimetable to allow for special coaching.

Over 200 members of staff, many ofwhom are first-class coaches andplayers, help run the gamesprogramme. It is their varied skills,together with the school’s exceptionalsports facilities, which have given theprogramme its comprehensive natureand its reputation. We are extremelyproud of our sporting record andachievements. Many internationallyfamous sportsmen and sportswomenreceived their early coaching atMillfield. We encourage competitionand in addition to regular fixturesagainst other schools, which involve asmany pupils as possible, many schoolteams compete against adult andcounty standard opposition across avariety of sports.

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However, we are equally gratified tosee pupils of all abilities develop skillsand realise potential they themselvesmay not have suspected. We believethat all pupils have it in them to deriveenjoyment, success and personalsatisfaction from the challenge ofsport, and we provide the facilities anddedicated teaching to make thispossible for all of them.

Games and activities take place everyday and most pupils are expected totake part a minimum of three days a week.

Junior boys (under 14) are generallyrequired to play the ‘Game of the Term’,which is Rugby or Hockey in theAutumn Term, Hockey or Football in theSpring Term and Cricket or Athletics inthe Summer Term. Under 15s can alsochoose Football in the Autumn Termand Rugby in the Spring Term.

In Year 9 and Year 10, girls play theGame of the Term, which is Hockey orNetball in the Autumn and SpringTerms and Athletics, Swimming orTennis in the Summer Term.

In addition to these team games, thereare opportunities for junior pupils topursue a specialism from the outset.

Senior boys and girls may choose fromthe following activities: Archery,Athletics, Badminton, Basketball,Canoeing, Chess, Clay PigeonShooting, Climbing, Cricket, Croquet,Cross Country, Fencing, FitnessTraining, Golf, Hockey, Karate, ModernPentathlon, Polo, Riding, Sailing,Skiing, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Ten Tors Training, Trampolining and Volleyball.

In addition to the above options boysmay choose Football or Rugby. Girlsmay opt for Aerobics, Ballet, Dance,Netball, Rounders, Self-Defence,Pilates or Yoga.

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millfield - mAP

MAP encourages pupils to enrich theirlives by exploring interests outside theirnormal school curriculum. WithMillfield’s superb facilities to call upon,as well as the expertise andenthusiasm of our staff, we are able tointroduce pupils to an exciting range ofpursuits. Indoor and outdoor, practicaland creative, adventurous andreflective, mentally and physicallychallenging, there is a rich variety ofactivities to choose from.

In Year 9, pupils may choose abalanced selection of these pursuitswithin a structured programme. FromYear 10 onwards, they may choosefreely from more than 120 activities.Some youngsters take on the excitingchallenge of the Duke of Edinburgh’sAward scheme or the Ten Tors

Challenge; others prefer communityservice, environmental conservation,adventure sports, computer clubs,academic societies or artistic pursuits.Year 9 pupils take part in two MAPactivities, while all Year 10 and LowerSixth pupils must take part in at leastone activity, but many choose more.Even in the main examination years –when participation is not compulsory –many pupils take advantage of theopportunities offered.

Pupils usually find the ActivitiesProgramme an enjoyable process ofself-discovery. Hidden skills andaptitudes often come to light, andmany pupils gain a real sense ofachievement from success inunexpected areas. It is also great funand an excellent way to make friends.

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The Millfield Activities Programme (MAP)

Millfield Enterprises – the commercialarm of Millfield School – runs regularacademic, sports and activity coursesand hosts a full range of events atnational and international levels.Additionally it hosts corporatehospitality functions, exhibitions,conferences, concerts, charity events,courses and shows during the holidayperiods. A dedicated team works fulltime to ensure professional support.

The Easter Revision Course (residentialor non-residential) offers high qualityspecialist tuition in a broad range ofsubjects to small groups. GCSE, AS & A2 students from all schools are welcome.

The English Language Holiday Courses(Easter and Summer) are widelyacclaimed. Students aged 7-17 yearsfrom approximately 50 countriesannually, are provided with EnglishLanguage tuition, excursions, academytuition, activities and socialprogrammes. Course options include thePreparation for UK Schools Coursewhich is extremely beneficial forstudents entering the UK school system.

Activity holiday courses for children(mainly non-residential) include:Badminton, Basketball, Cricket,Drama, Football, Multi-Activity, Squash(includes a residential option),Swimming and Tennis. Additionallythere are a number of National PoolLifeguard Qualification training coursesfor adults available. Further detailsabout Millfield Enterprises and theircourse offerings can be found on theirwebsite: www.millfieldenterprises.com

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Millfield Senior School is situated in therural southwest of England in the townof Street, Somerset. The school is closeto and within travelling distance of theancient Roman city of Bath. London is135 miles away and major air, rail androad links are all within easy reach:

By Air – Bristol Airport is within easy reach of Millfield (25 miles) and has regular scheduled flights.

By Rail – Rail users may travel to Castle Cary (12 miles), Bath (30 miles), Bristol (29 miles) or Yeovil Junction (19 miles).

By Road – From the M5 leave the motorway at junction 23 and join the A39 eastwards.

– From the M3 leave the motorway at junction 8 and join the A303 westwards and then the B3151.

For those families living in London andthe surrounding area, a coach serviceruns to and from Richmond, London atthe beginning and end of each halfterm (except each end of the longsummer break). Transport is also arranged usually bytaxis to and from airports as required.Rail tickets are also available throughthe Travel Office and coach travel isavailable to Bristol Temple MeadsStation at each end of half terms(except the long summer break). For weekend exeats a minibus or coachservice is provided to Bath Spa Station,twice on Saturday afternoons with onereturn journey to school on Sundayevening. Weekend exeat requests mustbe requested in House by Wednesdayevening of the week prior to travel. Alltransport is arranged through individualHouseparents but information can beobtained at the Travel Office: 01458 444351 or email:[email protected] day pupils, there is a morningMillfield minibus run Mondays throughSaturdays during the term. The serviceincludes routes from: Bridgwater, CastleCary, Crewkerne, Farrington Gurney,Langport, Melksham, Wedmore, Wellsand Yeovil.

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Entry to Millfield does not dependsolely on examination results. Themajority of places offered areconditional upon a satisfactoryperformance at Common Entrance forentering Year 9 or GCSE results forSixth Form entry. As well as gifted andacademically average pupils, there arealways some who, because of dyslexiaor other difficulties, cannot shine in awritten examination. Therefore themain criteria for acceptance isevidence of sound character and a willingness to work, together with akeenness to take full advantage ofwhat we offer and a genuine wish toenter Millfield.

To find out more about the school,parents can explore our website(www.millfieldschool.com) and are mostwelcome to pay us an informal visit. Thiswill involve a school tour with a currentpupil and a general discussion with theTutor for Admissions.

Interest in joining Millfield is growingannually and a waiting list is appliedeach year. It is therefore important toregister early. Registration reserves aprovisional place dependent upon agood school report and interview.

Please complete and return theRegistration Form together with a non-returnable registration fee of £120. Inthe academic year prior to entry, theTutor for Admissions will request aconfidential school report and, if short-listed, your child will be called for

interview. If successful, the applicantwill be offered a place. To confirmacceptance you should complete theAcceptance Form and return it with theacceptance fee and deposit.

Academic, Art, Music and Sportscholarships are awarded annually tocandidates who are exceptionallytalented in any one of these disciplines.All-rounder scholarships are alsoavailable to candidates who exhibit wellabove average academic potential plusability in another area such as Music, Art,Sport or Drama. One Chess scholarshipis also awarded annually. Scholarshipassessments take place in the academicyear preceding entry and are open topupils who have an excellent schoolreport and recommendation from theirhead teacher.

Year 9 scholarships are available forpupils who are under 14 years of ageon the 1st September of theiracademic year of entry. Sixth Formscholarships are available for pupils inYear 11 of their existing school.

If awarded, scholarships range from10% to 15% of fees. If the level of thescholarship is not sufficient, parents ingenuine financial need can also applyfor a means-tested bursary, with a combined value of up to 100% inexceptional cases.

For more information aboutscholarships, please contact the Tutorfor Admissions on 01458 444296 oremail: [email protected]

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Preliminary Enquiries

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