insideKENT Magazine Issue 48 - March 2016 | Page 119

EDUCATION

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

The Duke of York’s
Royal Military School
Set on a beautiful 150-acre site in the Kent countryside and
offering a broad range of GCSEs and A-levels, The Duke of York’s
Royal Military School offers unique opportunities to students –
whether they be trekking in Borneo, performing new dance
routines on the big stage, or welcoming important visitors.

Surprised by a Prince
In September, the school proudly welcomed
Prince Harry, who presented senior prefects with
their medals and spoke at length with the
students, discussing their future career plans.
The story went global with news channels in
Australia, America and Brazil reporting on his
surprise visit.
On Stage Presence
In November, the School put on a dazzling
production of Cabaret which was thoroughly
enjoyed by all who came to watch. This vibrant
show was a challenging performance that
represented the next step in the development of
the performing arts at the School. This followed
on from the US/UK collaborative production of
West Side Story the previous year and will be
followed by a further international joint venture
this autumn.

Involvement in High Profile National Events
The students are often invited to take part in high
profile events – in November they were chosen
to take part in Remembrance Day events at
Westminster Abbey, the Royal Albert Hall and in
Flanders. Then this January the impressive Military
Band was invited to play at the Sun Military
Awards, where they met high profile guests
including Rod Stewart, Ian Wright, Mayor of
London Boris Johnson and Defence Secretary
Michael Fallon.
Building Life Skills
Dukies love a challenge! Last year they visited
Borneo, trekking miles through the jungle on the
expedition of a lifetime, building character and
resilience along the way. This was in addition to
the Adventure Training Week which takes place
every Easter, Combined Cadet Force Camps and
the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme.
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