insideKENT Magazine Issue 24 - March 2014 | Page 38

EDUCATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH Bede’s is underpinned by a holistic educational philosophy. This means that we believe in educating the whole person, inspiring young people to achieve in every facet of their educational experience and preparing each individual for life as well as exams. We of course prepare young people for academic success, and are one of the country’s leading schools for value-added, but the opportunities we offer cannot be found anywhere else and that makes us unique. Every day, pupils at Bede’s are engaged in pursuits which liberate their creativity and talents, revealing their pathways to future success. Our philosophy of breadth and excellence in the academic curriculum as well as our range of cultural, aesthetic, intellectual and sporting activities outside the classroom serves our pupils' uniqueness very well, and our Co-Curricular programme encourages the esoteric. Additionally, the mix of people at Bede’s is truly diverse. Aside from a large number of day pupils from across Sussex, Surrey and Kent, we have over 30 nationalities living on site in our stunning boarding houses recognised by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors for their Outstanding Design and Innovation and described by the Good Schools Guide as “some of the most stylish boarding we know”. Pupils, teachers and parents all have roles to play in the Bede's community, and we encourage everyone to set their sights high. Our aim is for each child to make an outstanding contribution 38 in all aspects of their lives: in school, in the local community and the wider world. We will do everything we can to make that happen. Bede’s Upper Dicker East Sussex BN27 3QH 01323 843252 [email protected] www.bedes.org