insideKENT Magazine Issue 78 - September 2018 | Page 129

ST EDMUND ’ S SCHOOL CANTERBURY
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ST EDMUND ’ S SCHOOL CANTERBURY
“ PUPILS HAVE POSITIVE ATTITUDES TO LEARNING AND ARE STRONGLY MOTIVATED TO SUCCEED .” INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE REPORT
St Edmund ' s School Canterbury is a distinctive and historic boarding and day school , for boys and girls aged 3 – 18 , that provides a lively , challenging education in a nurturing environment , and is proud to be the Choir School for Canterbury Cathedral . Academic standards are set high and the school is renowned for its excellence in music , drama and art as well as its sporting success in cricket , tennis , hockey and football .
St Edmund ’ s is a school where each pupil really does strive to be the very best they can be , at whatever level that happens to be , and it celebrates and sees success and accomplishment in all areas . While remaining
true to its ethos of valuing respectfulness , kindness and promoting meritocracy , the core ambition is to provide opportunity and to open up horizons .
The new Head of St Edmund ’ s , Edward O ’ Connor , says : “ St Edmund ’ s is a dynamic and vibrant school ; I am proud of its family spirit , its outstanding pastoral care , and its commitment to nurturing the individual talents of pupils .”
With the advantage of the whole school - from Nursery to Sixth Form - sharing the same site , all children benefit from being part of the St Edmund ’ s community , as well as small class sizes , excellent pastoral care and enriching extra-curricular opportunities . All this adds up to offer an exceptional educational experience .
St Edmund ’ s welcomes day and boarding enquiries from parents and encourages families to visit the school . The usual entry points are for ages 3 +, 7 +, 11 +, 13 + and 16 +, but entry into other year groups is possible when places become available .
Contact : 01227 475601
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