The Cedars is Independent Secondary school in Not recorded for kids aged 7 to 18 (Gender - 7 to 18 )
The Cedars School is an independent secondary school and sixth form with a Catholic ethos for boys aged 11-18 located in Croydon, London. It was established in 2013 by the PACT Educational Trust.At the heart of The Cedars School is the idea of personal growth: helping each boy to acquire the moral, intellectual and social virtues that are so important for a happy and fulfilled life, within a framework of Catholic principles. The aim is to work in partnership with parents to help each boy grow into the best young man that he can become. A Cedars School education aims to lead each boy to become a great young man through helping him develop his full powers of mind and character. The approach, and our size, allow us to provide opportunities for leadership and service that play to an individual’s strengths while taking him out of his ‘comfort zone’. All of this is supported by our unique tutorial system which creates space for a personalised programme for all-round development.
Art
Art and creativity are exciting areas of study. In The Cedars School’s art rooms pupils have and opportunity to build their skills and understanding of Art and Design. Years 7 and 8 work through a foundation course exploring two and three dimensional projects, ranging from traditional drawing and painting processes, to the experimental work for instance collaborative artwork. In our creative classrooms, we will value pupils ideas and teach the technical and planning skills that enable them to transform and communicate these ideas into objects and images.
Biology
Biology is the study of living organisms divided into many specialised fields. These fields include morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origin and distribution.The KS3 science curriculum embeds a core understanding of the principles of biology in year 7 and 8. This provides a strong foundation to begin GCSE biology in year 9, taught by a specialist biology teacher. GCSE biology is taught as a separate science following the AQA biology specification. This specification contains a broad range of biological topics that are designed to engage and stimulate students’ interest in biology whilst providing the knowledge and understanding required for progression to A Level. The specification emphasises scientific knowledge, the application of science and the scientific process. The GCSE course includes 10 required practicals that the pupils must be able to describe and explain.
Chemistry
Chemistry is an enquiry-based discipline involving practical and investigational skills. The chemistry curriculum at The Cedars provides regular opportunity to experience hands-on experimental work. This allows thestudents to hone their practical and analytical skills.The KS3 science curriculum embeds a core understanding of the principles of chemistry in year 7 and 8. This provides a strong foundation to begin GCSE chemistry in year 9, taught by a specialist chemistry teacher.
Drama
Drama is taught to all boys in Years 7 and 8 and every pupil has the opportunity to take part in at least one production each year. Drama is taught in Years 7 and 8 but, as with music, it is valued most of all for the opportunities it provides for boys to take part. All boys are given the opportunity to get involved in at least one performance each year; past productions include Homer’s Odyssey, and Shakespeare’s As You Like It and Julius Caesar. There are also regular trips to theatre venues such as The Globe, The National, The Royal Opera House and other major London theatres.
Geography
Geography is a dynamic and interesting subject studied by all students in Year 7 and 8 and is offered as an optional course to GCSE and A-Level. Students study a range of physical and human geography topics as well as improving their global geographical knowledge. In addition to covering the topics outlined below, students are strongly encouraged to develop outstanding study habits and learn about the different countries and regions of the world through regular tests of their locational knowledge.
Co-Curricular
While the classroom remains key to Cedars life, they understand the importance co-curricular activities have in creating a well-rounded education. Through Sport and Music, along with a comprehensive range of other extra-curricular clubs we create an essential part to the all-round education for our students here at The Cedars. They actively encourage all boys to play a full part in the wider life of the school.Sport plays an important role at The Cedars and we have the advantage of spacious new sports grounds adjacent to the school. The school participates in rugby, football and cricket as the main team sports with a full fixtures list in each. Music is also a key driving factor at our school where pupils are actively involved in the school productions, musical and choral performances. Instrumental tuition is an additional feature for our Music Department, which is provided by staff and peripatetic teachers. Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award has become increasingly popular in recent years along with charitable fundraising and other ways of serving the community
Clubs & Societies
The Cedars provides a wide range of clubs and activities designed to encourage pupils to participate and experience new interests. The Cedars School prides itself on having a variety of interesting and energetic clubs and societies which engage pupils and give them the opportunity to discover new passions or pursue their own intellectual interests.Clubs range from Gardening Club to Table Top Gaming and include Debating, Chess Club, Computer Science, Cross-Country, Reading Club, Choir, String Ensemble and S&C to name just a few.
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