Although Millfield is certainly a school for high achievers, it is not shackled by tradition. phone: 01458 444404 Overlooked by the striking Glastonbury Tor that rises beyond it in the Somerset countryside, the prep school's sports facilities include a 25m swimming pool, equestrian centre, cricket field, tennis and netball courts, nine hole golf course and putting green; there's a recital hall, art, design and technology centre, science laboratories;andfor outdoor fun there is populartree trail playground and forest school with mud kitchen and bread oven. Music is outstanding. It is perhaps the fact that every child is encouraged to perform which produces such a varied crop of confident and accomplished singers, fiddlers, trumpeters and so on, plus those who just do it for fun. During the course of the evening, the programme was filled with a wide variety of ensembles and genres, and above all to showcase the many talents across the department. With a student body of 1,280 students in the senior school and 440 in the prep school, Millfield has two campuses the Senior School for ages 13 to 18 years is in Street and the Pre-Prep and Prep School for ages 2 to 13 is located four miles away at Glastonbury. 310283, Millfield Prep debuts 'The Eye Meets the Ear' concert, Millfield Prep pupils take part in annual Rock and Pop concert, Millfield Prep hosts first live concert of the year. We'd also like to set optional analytics cookies to help us improve it. The Head of Millfield Prep School, Dan Thornburn, In Conversation withMillfield Prep School's Director of Equestrian, Hayley Glyn-Jones, In Conversation withMillfield Prep School's Head of Juniors, Amy Newman, In Conversation withMillfield Director of Triathlon, Christian Brown, In Conversation with Millfield Prep School's Deputy Head (Academic), Dan Close, In Conversation withMillfield Director of Football, Steve Perkins, In Conversation withMillfield Director of Tennis, Alex Walker, In Conversation with Millfield Prep School's Head of Football, Joe Cooper, In Conversation withMillfield Director of Dance and Drama, Rhian Fox. Cambridgeshire County Council has said schools across the county may also be only partially opening, but teachers are not required to notify their school if they are intending to strike so schools may close at the last minute. All pupils from Year 3 to Year 8 have music timetabled on a weekly basis and every pupil is encouraged to either learn an instrument or sing in a choir. Millfield Prep School debuted The Eye Meets the Ear concert, a collaborative art and music event, encouraging pupils and parents to create art whilst listening to live music. House Music competitions, school assemblies and school productions provide further performance opportunities for pupils and these are put on regularly either in the Recital Hall or in the Assembly Hall/Theatre. Size: 1311 pupils Twenty visiting music teachers work in the department alongside the Director of Music and Assistant Director of Music. The school is a centre of excellence for academic study, sport and the . From its foundation in 1935, with six princes brought from India, Millfield is today one of the leading UK independent schools for boys and girls, aged 2-18 years and spans from Pre-Prep and Prep, to Senior and Sixth Form, and Millfield Enterprises offering English language . Cast aside any doubts that this school is only focused on going for Gold; with results like these, Millfield is striking the balance between training elite athletes and maintaining excellent academic standards. Schools closing in Cambridgeshire are: Colville Primary School, Orchard Park Community Primary School, Shirley Community Primary School, Great Gidding CofE Primary School, St Matthew's Primary School and Stretham Community Primary School. Welcome to The Millfield Way, Millfield School's official podcast where students, teachers, coaches and members of our community share insights into their day-to-day lives, as well as the latest developments in education and child development at Millfield School and Millfield Prep in Somerset, UK. Live updates as Cambridgeshire teacher strike causes 'disruption' at schools across county, Snow forecast in Cambridge, Peterborough and Ely next week as temperatures plummet, The BBC weather forecast suggests "sleet showers" are on their way in Cambridgeshire - with temperatures set to hit lows of -3C, Resident slams safety of 'pitch black' Cambs footbridge used by thousands daily, The resident said: "I told my (female) housemate not to walk over it". This is followed by Year 10 Cecilia and Mrs Jane Finch performing the renowned Queen of Sheba by Handel, played with energy and musicianship, they both delivered a high-quality performance. School category: Co-Ed Be the first to find this review helpful It's National Offer Day for secondary schools on Wednesda, An online sixth form can be a great pathway for students who want the most flexible, conve, One of the 12 teenage boys rescued from a flooded Thai cave in 2018 has died in the UK. 310283, Music tutors and students come together for annual Staff and Scholars Recital, Millfield Athlete Performing on the National and International Stage, Millfield rider selected into British dressage academy and U21 training squad, Millfield Pre-Prep pupils celebrate Pancake Day, Eight Millfield music students have been selected for National Youth Choirs, 33 Millfield Prep pupils qualify for British Schools Biathlon Championships. Millfield School is a remarkable place. Millfield is today one of the leading UK independent schools for boys and girls, aged 2-18 years. Eight Millfield music students have been selected for National Youth Choirs. In line with a traditional British education, these years see the core curriculum being slimmed down andstudents focusing on fewer, more specialist subjects at GCSE and A Level; there is a wide choice of subjects here as varied as politics and media studies, chemistry, and religious studies. While teaching largely follows the National Curriculum for England, Millfield is a school that invests heavily in many new, or unique, experiences to prepare students for different stages of their education. The diversity of the people and the range of skills that combine togetherto run our highly successful schools make the Millfield Community so unique. With a growing concert calendar featuring 50 concerts, performances range from solo recitals to large-scale ensemble concerts and chamber music concerts, to contemporary evenings, musicals and a whole school House Song. We offer excellent facilities, tuition on a wide range of instruments, a lively and positive atmosphere and endless opportunities for performance. Back Submit. Its state-of-the-art cricket centre is used by professional county clubs; its 25-metre pool and equestrian centre are top-notch. We work hard and there is a great team spirit among staff, students and parents. All content 2023 The Millfield Way Podcast. Cambridge approves council tax rise - full band breakdown, Anglian Water pulls bid relocate Cambridge sewage works, Cambridge Big Weekend cancelled forever due to council cuts, Cambridge Market: More support needed for beating heart of city, Cambridge homes for Ukraine refugees get 11m boost on anniversary of Russia's invasion. This was an impressive performance, having the ensemble really enhancing the many layers to this piece as well as creating a wonderful blended sound. When it comes to sport, Millfield is almost untouchable; it was the most represented school at the London 2012 Olympics and it had 24 students competing at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, where it won 14 medals during the competition. At Millfield a full range of academic and instrumental tuition is offered in a purpose built Music School. Boarding schools are 24/7 communities and our dedicated staff make it an extraordinary place on a daily basis. It should come as no surprise that fees at Millfield are certainly not the cheapest, though. Contact email. . Instead, headmaster Gavin Horgan says he is looking for students who are positive disruptors and can challenge the status quo. Life at Millfield is not all about training regimes, fitness, and sporting prowess. Millfield has all the world-class sporting, academic, and arts facilities it needs across both campuses to deliver a wide range of subjects. Some schools are still awaiting confirmation of whether they will be opening. Surely its easier to roll out of bed on campus to make it for 6am training in the pool? Students have little need to leave the campus, although of course they do for many academic trips, sporting fixtures, community service, and much more. The school is located in the amazingly beautiful area of the county of Somerset - in the city of Street, 2 hours from London and has a huge private territory of about 50 hectares. The musicians were able to play their pieces in front of an audience of classmates in their bubbles, the first time they have had an audience this year. Music in the CurriculumFollow @MusicMPS on TwitterMusic Scholarships. David Eno. [email protected], Administration & Membership See their profile here. Weekly support is also offered to relevant pupils with aural training, music theory and music scholarship preparation. Millfield Prep pupils took partin the first live music event in over a year the much anticipated annual Rock and Pop concert. 522385 | Registered Charity No. General enquiries . Just as much as students are being selected for the Swim England National Junior Squad, the England Netball U17 team, and the England Rugby U18 Development camp (to name but a few), there is academic brilliance too: Yuka Machino was the worlds highest placed female competitor at the International Mathematical Olympiad, for example. Head Gavin Horgan warm and smiley and a keen long-distance runner says: We want to be world leaders in the development of children. Coaching in the sports department provides incredible job satisfaction. Year 9 student Verner offers a glimpse into a life at Millfield: In a school where many students are managing what they describe as a busy academic and sports programme, pastoral care is key. Experience Music Teacher . 522385 | Registered Charity No. Day: 180 boys, 150 girls; boarding: 550 boys, 420 girls, Term fees: Day: 9,510; boarding: 14,610, Admission: Schools own exam, interview and previous schools report, Alumni: Singer Ella Eyre, former rugby player Sir Gareth Edwards, swimmer James Guy, Prep Pupils: 397 day and boarding: 217 boys, 180 girls, Prep Term fees: Day: 6,945; boarding: 10,690, In Queen Margrethe II of Denmarks last interview before her extensive surgery, she spoke of the royal title drama and Crown Prince Frederiks future on the throne. Copyright Millfield | Registered in England and Wales No. If so, click on the link below, and we will forward your request for information to the school or schools of the same type that we are confident have availability. I thoroughly enjoy working in the departments, we all thrive on innovation and continually striving for excellence, this is only achieved by the supportive team of teachers and support staff around me., Millfield is a great place to work, the people, facilities and opportunities are excellent., Teaching at Millfield Prep School is hugely rewarding. Request Information, Youre in Year 9 and youve reached an important crossroads in your education., The anxious wait is nearly over. The cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone. BA16 0YD. If you are the owner or the principal of the school and note any inaccuracies, or would like to update data, you can now open an account with us. Chatsworth International School (Bukit Timah), Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills. View our academic staff profiles via the video links below: Dr Abbie Pringle, Head of Academic Extension. Fortunately, this comes across in feedback from students who describe the "extremely supportive" housemistress, the flexibility of sports coaches and teachers "in accommodating all my activities and interests, and "a tightly knit dance community where you receive great amounts of support.". All pupils are given numerous opportunities to perform both within the school and at external venues throughout the year. And just as we are seeing students leave Millfield to become the face of Sky Sports Golf or compete in the European Track Cycling Championships, there are high numbers studying business, economics and finance, as well as medicine, veterinary medicine, biosciences, and engineering at Russell Group universities. Praised by ISI inspectors in 2015 for its "exceptionally wide choice of sports and extra curricular activities, and a highly flexible, excellent curriculum," Millfield is one of the UK's leading private schools for children with a wide range of talents. Creative arts. Are you looking for a place for your child, and want help from our school consultants? 33 Millfield Prep pupils have qualified to compete in the British Schools Biathlon Championships in March. It's a secondary and sixth form curriculum that is both traditional and progressive, academic and vocational. It means that students taking subjects such as photography, BTEC Art and Design, theatre studies, and music are as much catered for as the swimmers and athletes. Welcome to The Millfield Way, Millfield School's official podcast where students, teachers, coaches and members of our community share insights into their day-to-day lives, as well asthe latest developments in education and child development at Millfield School and Millfield Prep in Somerset, UK. Take our survey and help other parents. Street. A huge number of extra-curricular activities are available to pupils on a weekly basis, including junior and senior choirs, guitar group, keyboard club, ukulele club, orchestra, wind band, jazz and blues band, string group, junior and senior rock bands, harp, flute, brass and percussion ensemble, music theory groups, aural training sessions and boarders' practice sessions. There are so many extraordinary student and staff stories to tell that wearenever stuck for real news to share withthe outside world. An essential element in the education of the whole child. Parent-teacher interviews. Claire Rose London. Millfield School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school in Somerset, England, for pupils aged 13-18. . The department has 22 teaching/practice rooms over two floors,which are used for individual music lessons and small group rehearsals. WhichSchoolAdvisor's annual school survey. DD went to Millfield - a very good school with good teachers and amazing opportunities for both sporty children and academic ones. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Something went wrong, please try again later. Copyright Millfield | Registered in England and Wales No. Pupils are introduced to the concepts of pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, duration, timbre, texture and beat. And with such well-equipped prep and senior campuses including indoor pools, an indoor riding arena, nine-hole golf course, 400m athletics track, and 200 acres of Somerset countryside, we can understand why some students say they don't want to leave at the end of the day. School Data. Jonathan Ford- Head of IT andICT Teacher, Millfield Prep. 522385 | Registered Charity No. In pre-prep, a typical day could include violin lessons and making stinging nettle pancakes over the fire as part of the schools onsite Forest School; in the prep school, students are learning Latin, creating music videos and learning media studies in the schools portable TV studio, and learning a range of cooking techniques by Year 8. Millfield Pre-Prep pupils celebrated Pancake Day with their annual Pancake Day races. Listen on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The recent switch to the International Primary Curriculum has seen Millfield take a much more creative and thematic approach to its primary teaching, so anyone searching for a textbook-heavy, academic hothouse should look elsewhere. Theres also a rigorous academic curriculum that works towards GCSEs, A Levels, and BTECs. Centre is used by professional county clubs ; its 25-metre pool and equestrian centre are.... 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