EDUCATION
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NEWS FROM THE DUKE OF YORK ’ S ROYAL MILITARY SCHOOL
WELCOME TO OUR NEW PRINCIPAL
The School recently welcomed a new Principal , Mr Alex Foreman , who has moved from Kings School in Germany . Mr Foreman ’ s background with British Forces Germany , has enabled him to appreciate the benefit that military values and a military ethos can have on the learning culture of a school , and which the students from both military and non-military backgrounds who study here fully embrace .
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
The School ’ s international musical production of The Phantom of the Opera was spectacularly performed over four nights in late November . Partnering with West Point High School , Virginia in the United States , students magnificently rose to the challenge of gruelling dance , singing and acting rehearsals while working with another cast 3,500 miles away .
JUNIORS ENJOY SPORTING SUCCESS IN HOLLAND
Funded by Old Dukie , Paul Harrington and Law Firm Irwin Mitchell , 31 Junior Dukies from Years 7 and 8 visited Holland for a short developmental Hockey Tour in half term . They trained really hard and it is starting to pay off , as the U13 junior A team boys secured a confident win over Harvey Grammar School .
A THANK YOU FROM SOPHIE
Seven years have gone by so fast , and it feels like only yesterday when I was a fresh-faced Year 7 getting lost on the way to lessons . Seven years sounds like a long time , however it has been the most amazing experience and has truly flown by .
Not only has this School provided me with some brilliant learning opportunities and sporting experiences , but also a group of friends that I am happy to call my family , and memories to carry for a lifetime . Having climbed the ladder to where I am now , I am very grateful that I made the decision to not only come to this School , but to continue on my journey into Sixth Form .
This Sixth Form is prestigious , with an excellent approach to learning , great opportunities to undertake responsibilities , and a huge network of support for university and life after School .
Nothing has given me such a sense of pride than representing the School in netball , hockey and tennis . Going from Year 7 , having never picked up a netball before , to being appointed 1st team netball captain this year .
My wish for all those who are on this journey is to embrace what School life has to offer ; this School has made me , and will make you , life-ready , and so my final words are : “ Thank you to my teachers and peers for shaping me into the independent and well-rounded person I will be when leaving through the School gates in July .”
Sophie , Senior Prefect
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