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The Downs Malvern is a vibrant day, weekly, Flexi- and full-boarding independent prep school for girls and boys aged 3 – 13 years. The school is set within its impressive 55-acre campus on the western edge of the Malvern Hills and is part of The Malvern College Family of Schools. Children benefit from excellent teaching alongside superb extra-curricular, boarding, and sports facilities, including a multi-million-pound sports hall, art studio, IT suite, an all-weather sports pitch. The children at The Downs Malvern are wonderfully cheerful and their many excellent successes are as wide as the academic, sporting, and extra-curricular program that keeps us all so busy every minute of the day. The days spent here are undoubtedly some of the happiest of the children’s lives, as they grow into confident and responsible teenagers and move on to their next schools. We ensure this happiness through a well-balanced values program that encourages each boy, girl, member of staff, and parent to be respectful of each other and to care for each other. The Downs School at Colwall was founded in 1900 by Herbert Jones. He had been educated in Cambridge and was Headmaster at Leighton Park School when he and his wife Ethel Jones founded The Downs as a preparatory school for boys. It opened with four pupils and slowly expanded, having 40 pupils in 1918. The Joneses were Quakers, and The Downs was unusual in being originally a Quaker school. The Downs was also unusual in pioneering the inclusion of extra-curricular activities, such as music and hobbies, for its pupils. This innovation would eventually spread into mainstream preparatory schools. In 1920 the Joneses left and were succeeded by the second master, Geoffrey Hoyland. He arrived at the school with his wife Elsie Dorothea Cadbury. They used the Cadbury family's wealth to expand and improve the school during his tenure as Headmaster. Geoffrey Hoyland built new buildings, introduced student self-government and an innovative curriculum with an emphasis on science and the arts. It was under his supervision that the pupils built the miniature railway, the only one in any English school at the time and which is still in use today. Whilst Headmaster, Geoffrey Hoyland employed the painter Maurice Feild and the poet W. H. Auden as teachers at the school. Frazer Hoyland succeeded his brother Geoffrey as Headmaster in 1940. He increased the school's emphasis on music and drama. Shortly after the war, the poet James Kirkup taught at the school for four terms and wrote his first collection there. William Vaughan Berkley became Headmaster in 1952 and remained until 1969. In 1957, he was appointed as English master the actor Anthony Corfield, who sustained an active program in Drama for more than thirty years. James Brown, who had been assistant head to Berkley, became Headmaster in 1969. He wrote the history of the school, 'The First Five' (meaning the first five headmasters), published in 1988. Brown was succeeded as Headmaster by Christopher Syers-Gibson, D. H. M. Dalrymple, Ian Murphy, Andrew Auster, J. Griggs, and, in 1999, Christopher Black. By the end of the twentieth century, the school had become co-educational and included a nursery, kindergarten, and pre-prep as well as the original preparatory school. Alastair Ramsay became the next headmaster and, in 2008, the school merged with Malvern College prep school, on The Downs' existing site. In September 2009, Alastair Cook was appointed as Headmaster. The Downing Society draws its membership from former pupils of the school and is open to anyone who has attended any of the three schools which eventually merged to become The Downs Malvern. The Downing Society is open to anyone who has attended The Downs Colwall, Hillstone, or Malvern College Prep. Honorary membership is also offered to members of staff from these schools when they leave. The current Headmaster, staff, pupils, Governors, and parents are keen to build on much of the history that the three founding schools and their communities have established, whilst continuing to innovate and improve. The society currently has well over 1000 members. The archives have recently been rehoused in the main school building, and cataloging is still underway. We always welcome additions (donations) to our already extensive archives, particularly Badgers, as we no longer have a complete set. We also do not have copies of newsletters before 2014, and these could form an interesting addition. The society holds an annual Downian Day reunion, hosted by the school. The format can vary from year to year, but it is usually on a Saturday during the Summer term so that society members can see various hobbies in action, as well as visiting the archive room. Members are encouraged to attend the society's AGM, which precedes a buffet or picnic lunch. We are also hoping to resurrect the tradition of a cricket match on the day in which society members, current parents, and teachers - and indeed anyone connected with the school - are invited to participate. An annual newsletter is circulated electronically to society members, provided their current email addresses are on the membership database. Members can opt to receive a hard copy of the newsletter by post, subject to a small charge to cover print and postage costs. In addition to articles relating to the school and its pupils and teachers past and present, the newsletter is a means for members to share updates with their friends and contemporaries at the school. View full school

We want to help you make sure it is the right one. Recent events have marked the start of a bright new future for further education in our area. The merging of Havant Sixth Form College and South Downs College means two campuses, one College, but most importantly, one incredible journey for our students. With our high level of student success, it is no wonder over one-third of all 16 to 18-year-olds in the region attend the College. From academic subjects to job-specific vocations, we have the course for you. All of our study programs are designed to prepare you for the world of work and, in many cases, our students progress to university level study as part of their career plan. We can give you a student experience that you will find nowhere else. It is unique. Coming to College means making new friends and mixing education with a great social life. You will find all you need at Havant & South Downs to help you get great results and achieve your goals, but have fun along the way. As you may know, learning at the post-16 level presents many new challenges, but we will encourage you to embrace those challenges as opportunities. Opportunities to reach your potential. This is possible thanks to the professionalism and dedication of our staff, as well as our first-class facilities – both of which will give you the support you need to focus on achieving your goals. You will learn to take more responsibility for your learning and development, which will prepare you for the exciting choices that lie ahead. Being part of our College community is about much more than achieving good grades. Throughout your studies, we will encourage you to engage with a host of extra-curricular opportunities, including social, enrichment, and sporting endeavors. Indeed, your time here will be a holistic experience that will enable you to grow as a person and a student, preparing you for a prosperous and fulfilling future. We welcome and encourage diversity at Havant & South Downs College offering extensive professional support to all students with a disability, special learning needs, or other requirements. We give you everything you need to enjoy a vibrant and social college lifestyle. There is plenty of social areas where you can mix with friends between lessons, plus opportunities to do what you like doing outside classes. For example, our enrichment programs give you the chance to indulge your extra-curricular interests. In contrast, our sports clubs give you opportunities to continue playing the sports you like to play. You can also become active within our Student Union, which organizes frequent live music events throughout the year when you are good at something you want to make the most of it. That is why we run an Aim High program designed to accelerate your development in your critical areas of strength. This learning initiative comprises extra opportunities to work on the things you particularly enjoy or excel at doing. As a result, you can stand out even more on your university or job applications. You can construct your ideal learning experience that ensures you are best placed to compete for your first-choice university or that coveted job. Whatever overall program you want, we are here to make it happen. View full university

Australian Christian College Darling Downs was established to provide quality Christian education to students in the southeast corridor of Perth, WA. The school's goal is to nurture the 'whole child' by offering a wide variety of experiences and opportunities. The school maintains a dynamic learning environment that has been purposefully constructed to allow each student to thrive spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. At Australian Christian College, we value: Lord Jesus Christ, a friend of sinners and savior of those who believe in Him High standards of human endeavor Academic rigor Diversity of student opportunities Service in local and global communities Most non-government schools in Australia are affiliated with a religious denomination such as Catholic schools and Anglican schools. Our school is non-denominational. That means our staff attends different churches, and our school is not aligned with one denomination. When we use the term "Christian," we refer to the accounts of Jesus Christ found in the Bible. Jesus Christ said and did many remarkable things, but the most fantastic thing that he did for us is that he died on the cross to have a relationship with God through faith. If you have a moment, the best video we have found explains this is called "Falling Plates. " You will love how we focus on connecting the dots between play and formal learning. We want your child to work on their communication skills, imagination, and creativity. This occurs within the context of making new friends in their age group. At this stage of learning, natural curiosity is a powerful ally for teachers. Students have an interest in the world around them. Teachers tap into this interest to get the best out of these young minds. Your child's natural curiosity will be nurtured into a thirst for knowledge, which is typically the seed that grows into a love of learning. It is an extraordinary time in a child's educational journey, and we see it as the gateway to lifelong learning. We have a detailed plan to help your child learn how to read. At the beginning of the school year, students are tested to determine their reading level. We use tests developed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to provide feedback to teachers and parents months before the NAPLAN tests occur. The School's Board has communicated their plan to establish a Secondary School at Australian Christian College - Darling Downs with the current Year 5s the first year-level of intake. This means that Year 7 (the first year of Secondary School in Western Australia) will commence in 2020 at the school. With South East Perth's continued growth, there is an influx of young families into the region. This growth was a significant factor in the Board's decision to expand into Secondary School. In the future, students will start in Kindergarten and continue through to high school. This decision provides parents with some assurance when choosing to send their primary-age children to Australian Christian College. View full school

Flinders Christian Community College is an independent, coeducational, interdenominational Christian school (with an open and inclusive enrolment policy) for students in Kinder to Year 12, with beautiful campuses located in Carrum Downs, Mt Martha, and Tyabb. We encourage challenge and inspire each student to learn, develop in character, understand the world in which they live and develop. As a Christian school, we seek to work with parents and guardians to develop principled, thoughtful, and analytical young people prepared to take a purposeful place in the community. Flinders is designed and operated to achieve long term results related to student understanding, dispositions for lifelong learning, and service in the Kingdom of God. At Flinders, we value love, faith, integrity, humility, grace, excellence, and perseverance. Respect for self and others life-long learning a safe and nurturing environment growth and transformation a strong partnership with staff, students, families, and community. Flinders have established a positive school culture, which seeks to value all by displaying love, grace, integrity, humility, and forgiveness. Flinders’ inclusive educational philosophy underpins the curricular and extra-curricular programs from three-year-old kinder to Year 12. Students can engage in drama, music, sport, debating and public speaking, community service, and mission programs. We plan, implement, and evaluate a dynamic and responsive curriculum that is developmentally challenging and engaging. As a college dedicated to preparing students for the 21st century, we utilize digital technologies to enable each learner to extend their capacity intellectually, emotionally, socially, morally, and spiritually. The curriculum at each campus varies slightly depending on local needs and context. The curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Sciences, History, Geography, Arts, Technologies, Music, Drama, Health, Physical Education, Outdoor Education, and Bible Studies. Camps are an essential part of the curriculum, and there is a range of co-curricular activities. The Chapel and Devotional program is a central part of the Christian curriculum to develop the whole person, body, mind, and spirit. There are many student leadership opportunities, including House competitions, Arts, Community engagement, and Chapel services. View full school

Our vision, “Nurturing the Whole Child,” is the driving force behind everything we do at Darling Downs Christian School. Real education means more than pursuing a course of academic study. It has to do with the whole person and with the whole existence possible to human beings. Author Steven Covey talks about the four “magnificent parts of our nature” – body, mind, heart, and spirit – and their corresponding needs: to live, to learn, to love, and to leave a legacy. Our intelligence is associated with these four parts - our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual capacities. When students respect and integrate all parts of their nature, they can better realize their potential. Developing the four bits of intelligence plays a vital role in assisting our students in discovering their “voice.” At Darling Downs Christian School, we encourage each child to be the best ‘ME’ they can be. We aim to teach our students the skills they need to develop and become happy, confident young people. Young people can seek solutions to problems, form friendships, develop a sense of individual responsibility, and find enjoyment in life…to envision what they want to accomplish and find and use their voice. A connection with God is used to develop our longing and capacity for meaning, vision, and value. The Biblical principles our students are taught to provide them with the strength of character and firm foundation they need to later excel in whatever capacity God calls them to serve human needs. I hope you will enjoy this virtual tour of Darling Downs Christian School, and after experiencing this small taste of school life, I know you will be keen to find out more. I would love to show you just what makes our school so unique personally. Please make a booking for a school tour or an appointment to meet with me. Darling Downs Christian School was established in March 1942, with 17 students – 16 boys and just one girl! Originally known as the Toowoomba Adventist Primary School, the school was given a blueprint for holistic education by its founders - the South Queensland Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. In 1942, the world was in the midst of a terrible war. Two slit trenches dug at the back of the school were to be used in an air raid, and regular drills were carried out. The school’s first teacher and principal, Miss Niebuhr, was renowned for never using the cane. Detention was a much stronger deterrent in those days – when boys could lose the pocket money they made from selling newspapers to American soldiers after school. View full school