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Welcome to Varndean School

‘It takes a village to raise a child’

African proverb

 

I offer you a very warm welcome to Varndean School and thank you for taking the time to find out more about us.

Varndean School is a place where people matter. We believe that individuality is very much an internal quality that we foster and encourage through the widest variety of learning experiences. Our staff get to know the whole young person and their families, and we pride ourselves in tailoring the learning to suit the needs of the student. 

We aim to get the very best out of every student. Through planning engaging learning, assessment, support and intervention students know where they are in their learning and how to improve.

‘CLASS OF ‘78’ REUNION


The afternoon of Saturday, 14th January, saw about 40 alumni, who had left in 1978, stage a reunion in the Hall. They were joined by 12 of their teachers. Much merriment was experienced as stories of school life were exchanged. Some were meeting up for the first time in 33 years, whilst others have kept in touch throughout. Confessions were also made to Staff (so that’s who did that!!!). Tours of the building brought back memories and the ladies showed great interest in the facilities added since their day, especially the Library and the Sports areas. A buffet was provided, including a birthday cake to celebrate the fact they were all turning 50.


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One thing they really missed (and lots of ex-students have commented on this) was the pair of lions who used to stand guard at the main entrance. They therefore presented a replacement pair to William Deighan. The lions will probably stand guard in the revamped quad.

 

In conclusion – a really happy and successful event!

 

Master Classes at Varndean School

Staff & students at Varndean School will be putting on a range of LOW COST workshops in February & March 2012 for Year 5 students to give them a taste of secondary school life. 

Courses on offer are: Modern Dance, English Workshops based on 'Mathilda' The Musical, an Introduction to Spanish, Make Maths Fun, Various Sports, How to Make Bread and Drama with Red Alert Theatre Company.

 

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