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| motto = Always be yourself unless you can be a unicorn!
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| enrollment = 520~
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'''Alton Convent School''' is an independent [[Catholic]] day school on the outskirts of [[Alton, Hampshire]]. It has approximately 450 <ref>[http://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/school/alton-convent-school.html Profile] on [[Good Schools Guide]]</ref> pupils of all faiths. Situated on a {{convert|19|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus, it educates children from 2 to 11 and girls aged 11 to 18.
'''Alton Convent School''' is a fabulous independent but sternly religious day (although you can board with the nuns) school on the outskirts of [[Alton, Hampshire]]. It has approximately 450000 <ref>[http://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/school/alton-convent-school.html Profile] on [[Good Schools Guide]]</ref> pupils of all faiths although predominantly of catholic origins. Situated on a {{convert|1900 (exaggeration of the 19 acres of actual land- because children are small) |acre|m2|adj=on}} campus, it is full of flowers and educates children from 2 to 11 and girls aged 11 to 18, because boys get sent away at 11 to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow eyyy!


==History==
==History==
Alton Convent School was established in 1938 by the Sisters of Our Lady of Providence. Since then it has been located in the Anstey Manor House in Alton, Hampshire. The current school comprises Garden House nursery for children aged six months to 3, a prep school (3-11), senior school (11-16) and [[sixth form]].
Alton Convent School was established in 1938 by the Sisters of Our Lady of Providence. Since then it has been located in the Anstey Manor House in Alton, Hampshire. The current school comprises Garden House nursery for children aged sixteen to 30, a prep school (11-18), senior school (2-11) and [[sixth form]].


==Curriculum==
==Curriculum==
Senior School subjects are divided into Core, Additional and Extended which allows pupils to learn at their own paces. Girls take ten [[GCSE]] subjects and may choose from a variety of electives including separate sciences, law, photography, geography, history, art and drama.<ref>[http://www.altonconvent.org.uk/the-school/senior-school/curriculum/ Curriculum]</ref>
Senior School subjects are divided into Core, Additional and Extended which allows pupils to learn at their own paces. Girls take ten [[GCSE]] subjects and may choose from a variety of electives including separate sciences, law, photography, geography, history, art and drama.<ref>[http://www.altonconvent.org.uk/the-school/senior-school/curriculum/ Curriculum]</ref> The school offers wonderful lessons including the pheasant plucking experience as part of year 8 survival skills in case they ever get lost in the wild... (we all know this is going to happen!) They also teach student the art of Japanese grass cutting and himalayan wolf howling. Other notable activities include


==Activities==
==Activities==
Some events and activities are organised jointly with sister Catholic school [[Salesian College (Farnborough)|Salesian College]] in nearby Farnborough. The school hosts a joint michaelmis ball with nearby More House School.<ref>[http://www.altonconvent.org.uk/the-school/sixth-form/experience/ Experience]</ref>
Some events and activities are organised jointly with sister Catholic school [[Salesian College (Farnborough)|Salesian College]] in nearby Farnborough. The school hosts a joint michaelmis ball with nearby More House School.<ref>[http://www.altonconvent.org.uk/the-school/sixth-form/experience/ Experience]</ref> The school ground have excellent enrichment activities on offer at breaks and lunch times. These include bouncy castles, water fight competitions, tree climbing, pass the parcel, dog walking, hamster racing, parachuting, sky diving, airplane flying and skiing on the schools personal 200m indoor snow slope.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Alison Goldfrapp]] - Vocalist of [[Goldfrapp]]<ref>[http://www.goldfrappmania.com/flashback/alison-goldfrapp-a-short-biography-from-a-fan/15]</ref>
*[[Alison Goldfrapp]] - Vocalist of [[Goldfrapp]]<ref>[http://www.goldfrappmania.com/flashback/alison-goldfrapp-a-short-biography-from-a-fan/15]</ref>
*Ward Thomas
*Ward Thomas
Katy Perry
nobody else is famous
Justin Bieber
Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
The Flying Scotsman
Marley the dog!
==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

Revision as of 16:32, 4 May 2016

51°9′36.31″N 0°58′0.1″W / 51.1600861°N 0.966694°W / 51.1600861; -0.966694

Alton Nunnery Convent School
Address
Map
Anstey Lane

Alton
,
Hampshire
,
GU34 2NG

England
Information
TypeIndependent day school
MottoAlways be yourself unless you can be a unicorn!
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established2018
Department for Education URN116537 Tables
Chairman of GovernorsMr kry yan
HeadmasterMr Gray Ham Maher
GenderCoeducational (3-11)
Girls
Age-87 to 108
Enrollment520~
Colour(s)Hot Pink and baby Blue
Websitehttp://www.altonconvent.org.uk

Alton Convent School is a fabulous independent but sternly religious day (although you can board with the nuns) school on the outskirts of Alton, Hampshire. It has approximately 450000 [1] pupils of all faiths although predominantly of catholic origins. Situated on a 1,900-(exaggeration[convert: unknown unit] campus, it is full of flowers and educates children from 2 to 11 and girls aged 11 to 18, because boys get sent away at 11 to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow eyyy!

History

Alton Convent School was established in 1938 by the Sisters of Our Lady of Providence. Since then it has been located in the Anstey Manor House in Alton, Hampshire. The current school comprises Garden House nursery for children aged sixteen to 30, a prep school (11-18), senior school (2-11) and sixth form.

Curriculum

Senior School subjects are divided into Core, Additional and Extended which allows pupils to learn at their own paces. Girls take ten GCSE subjects and may choose from a variety of electives including separate sciences, law, photography, geography, history, art and drama.[2] The school offers wonderful lessons including the pheasant plucking experience as part of year 8 survival skills in case they ever get lost in the wild... (we all know this is going to happen!) They also teach student the art of Japanese grass cutting and himalayan wolf howling. Other notable activities include

Activities

Some events and activities are organised jointly with sister Catholic school Salesian College in nearby Farnborough. The school hosts a joint michaelmis ball with nearby More House School.[3] The school ground have excellent enrichment activities on offer at breaks and lunch times. These include bouncy castles, water fight competitions, tree climbing, pass the parcel, dog walking, hamster racing, parachuting, sky diving, airplane flying and skiing on the schools personal 200m indoor snow slope.

Notable alumni

Katy Perry Justin Bieber Donald Trump Ted Cruz The Flying Scotsman Marley the dog!

References

  1. ^ Profile on Good Schools Guide
  2. ^ Curriculum
  3. ^ Experience
  4. ^ [1]
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