Front entrance, frensham school, mittagong, 1934 picture harold cazneaux swans at frensham school, mittagong, new south wales picture harold cazneaux girls in the garden of frensham school, mittagong, new south wales, 1934 picture h. Frensham is an outwardlooking, forwardthinking boarding school for girls, located in the southern highlands of nsw. Boarding at frensham is a wonderful experience where valued friendships are formed. Gib gate information book is a general guide about the school, its philosophy, school events and routines. Frensham invites application for the frensham schools educational grants for up to 50% remission on tuition and boarding fees from parents who are committed to the ideals of the school and whose daughters have shown a strong capacity for involvement, the pursuit of excellence, and the heartfelt willingness to contribute to the welfare of others. Membership is open to former students and staff, with honorary membership offered to current staff and school prefects. Please note that the school winter coat is not to be worn as a substitute for the school jumper, blazer or school sport jersey. Frensham is unique in australia with more than seventy percent of the total school enrolment in residence. A mainstream independent school for pupils aged from 3 to 11 with a linked senior school local authority. You can still search for inspection reports from inspections that took place before the end of february 2020.
It was founded in 1925 and formed as part of the movement for progressive education. Frensham school is an independent nondenominational comprehensive singlesex early learning, primary, and secondary day and boarding school for girls, located at mittagong, south of sydney, in the southern highlands region of new south wales, australia. Visit our school to find out why steiner education is right for your child. The chair, who can be written to at the above address is currently mrs m coltman. We are thinking about frensham heights but not sure we could afford fees even with scholarship as it looks as though its only partly funded with a scholarship. Frensham, a boarding school for girls microform frensham school mittagong, n. In 1934, photographer harold cazneaux published a book of photographs of the students and the school titled the frensham book. From a strong foundation of mutual respect and tolerance and through a dynamic modern curriculum, we build on each childs innate strengths to ready them for life as courageous independent thinkers, problem solvers and socially conscious change makers who. Frensham school is an independent, nondenominational, secondary, day and boarding school for. Please contact the school directly using the enquiry form on the right hand side for further information. Frensham heights is a highly distinctive school in a world of educational conformity. Frensham is an outwardlooking and forwardthinking boarding and day school, with staff working as a highly professional team, taking time to consider and support. Frensham heights junior school, farnham the good schools guide.
Aurora southern highlands steiner school nsw aurora provides an innovative and inspiring steiner education in the southern highlands from early childhood to year 8. Frensham is a unique, secondary boarding and day school for girls where 70% of the 320 student population are boarders. You can also compare schools hsc results over the years and see a trend in ranking, unit 34 cohort with the average, max and min of school ranking. Should you accept a deferred place at frensham, we would request a deposit of. Frensham school is an independent nondenominational comprehensive single sex preschool, primary, and secondary day and boarding school for girls, located at mittagong, in the. Local popular landmarks frensham girls school, sturt gallery, fitzroy inn, artemis wines, lake alexander, mittagong golf club and rsl. In an inspiring culture and spectacular living and learning environment, girls are challenged and supported to develop the skills and willingness to make a difference in the world. The frensham fellowship was established in 1918, as a way of linking past and present students. Our school inspections have been deferred due to the coronavirus pandemic. Frensham heights contact info one of the most prestigious of progressive english day and boarding schools, frensham heights was founded in 1925 on the principle of childcentred learning and engagement with the wholechild at the heart of school life. We are the only school in australia with a fullday tailored programme across the entire week, with each year groups needs and interests catered for differently. Rowledge, farnham, surrey gu10 4ea registered charity no 312052. Frensham invites application for the frensham schools educational grants for up to 50% remission on tuition and boarding fees from parents who are committed.
In this lavishly illustrated book, margaret long tells the fascinating story of her planning and development of frensham to the point where it is now considered to be one of new zealands finest gardens. Frensham heights school in surrey has 500 pupils, which far exceeds the country average. How to enrol frensham registration form frensham school. Frensham heights, hmc school for 500 pupils 318, believes coeducation, rational thinking and an open mind are essential for the development of a true understanding. Valuing its position as the largest boarding school for girls in australia, frensham offers students the best of both worlds. School coats cannot be worn directly on top of school shirtsblousessport shirts. A boarding school of choice for australian families living and working overseas and for the sydney and rural communities of new south wa. Frensham heights school enrolls boarding and day students with a total student enrollment of 500 in day student grades pk to sixth form boarding student grades 6th to sixth form.
Swimming schools near me mittagong aquabliss swim school. A leading independent day and boarding school for boys 818 who have specific learning. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The national assessment program literacy and numeracy naplan comparison to the national average alone does not account for other important context, such as how this school compares to other schools with similar students or how this school s results may have improved against previous years. E department former employee frensham 25 july 20 overall in the days they were alright over the course of the 2 weeks but i couldve perhaps been given more jobs to do as sometimes they just gave me anything which wasnt really needed. Frensham, an independent boarding and day school for girls, was established by winifred west and phyllis clubbe in 19. Frensham school mittagong, new south wales high school. You can also compare school results over the years and see a trend in state overall rating, english, maths and enrolment of a particaular school with the average, max and min of state overall score or a group of schools comparing trends of schools.
With half the cohort in the top 12% of nsw and 71% of year 12 gaining top band results the learning and teaching environment is world class. Bohunt school is our second best positioned school in frensham. Bullying allowed but god help us if a child wants to ring their mother each day y this is a problem that needs looking into. As part of his fine art and product design a level, year alex rake developed transfers for. Frensham heights school farnham private school facebook. An outwardlooking, forwardthinking boarding school frensham provides a rigorous and personalised academic programme in a spectacular living and.
We welcome students from the age of 3 to 18 and we give them the tools to succeed in their education, helping them to extend their abilities and exceed their own expectations. Frensham s head, julie gillick, says the staff at the 102yearold school dont see the school as regional. Ks4 is commonly referred to as gcse stage and compulsory for all school pupils nationally. The school was named after wests birthplace, frensham in surrey. Frensham, a boarding school for girls national library. Current school term dates 201718 and 201819 academic years for frensham heights independent school, farnham, surrey. We offer educational opportunity open to all, regardless of home address, she says. I think i have decided to put him in a school in farnham and apply for junior conservatoire rcm or ram, to keep up his musicianship. Bowral is a short drive away, the famous corbett gardens, the international cricket hall of fame at the bradman oval, bowral golf club to name but a few. Gib gate at frensham schools where broad experience meets personalised learning. State secondary schools in farnham is frensham heights. Frensham is an outwardlooking, forwardthinking boarding school which provides a rigorous, personalised academic program and meaningful, lifelong and valued connections. Here you can compare nsw high school s hsc results based on the percentage of exams sat that achieved a da distinguished achievers in 2019 sidebyside.
Frensham is a girls secondary school, serving years 712. Established by winifred west in 19, today, frensham is one of australias most respected independent schools for girls. Sibling discounts for school fees were introduced at chevalier college in 2018. Winifred west schools ltd cricos provider no 02278j.
Frensham is a different school in many ways and were very. Frensham is one of one independent schools in the mittagong area. Frensham heights school is an independent school and sixth form. Current school term dates 201718 and 201819 frensham.
Frensham invites application for the frensham schools educational grants for up to 50% remission on tuition and boarding fees from parents who are. Frensham is a unique, secondary boarding and day school for girls where 70% of the 300 student population are boarders. It is also the only australian boarding school for girls programmed for a full day, seven days per week, with each age groups needs and interests catered for differently. Fee payments fee payment enquiries may be directed to our accounts office on 4861 1488 during the hours. Frensham offers scholarships for up to 50% remission on tuition and boarding fees to students who demonstrate excellence, and whose parents are committed to the ideals of the school. We will not be publishing reports during this time. St marys church of england aided infant school frensham. Frensham is located in mittagong, in the nsw, illawarra region. Frensham school s old girls alumnae may elect to join the frensham fellowship.
World book day a visit from an author and a dressing up parade as part of our world book day celebrations at st marys. Importantly, frensham is a school where each girl is known. Sibling discounts are only available when no other concessions apply. Frensham winifred west schools ltd is a registered provider of secondary education to full fee paying overseas students and is listed on cricos. In an inspiring culture and spectacular living and learning environment, girls are challenged and supported to develop the skills and willingness to make a difference in. Odd head mistress she sees miserable teenage years as right of passage. The open days listed below have been sourced from frensham.
Tuition only 10% for second child, 35% for third and subsequent children. This places a student on the waitlist and ensures she will be considered for inclusion in the school. Welcome from the head frensham, mittagong, nsw, australia. Cynthia parker 19342014 cynthia parker was headmistress of frensham school, an independent secondary boarding school for girls in mittagong, for 26 years. Frensham, gib gate and sturt frensham schools is owned and operated by winifred west schools ltd abn 14 000 025 267. We believe that if a child can swim 400 metres with good technique, without stopping or becoming exhausted, then they are a capable swimmer. Frensham heights school is an independent school and sixth form college located in farnham, surrey, england, run by the registered charity, frensham heights educational trust ltd. Winifred was the head of the school from the time it opened until 1938.
I also agree to receive updates from good schools guide. Notes we are an educational trust and exist to provide an allround education of high quality for all pupils. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Official facebook page for more house school, frensham. W wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Frensham is an outwardlooking and forwardthinking boarding school that provides a rigorous and personalised academic program and meaningful, lifelong and valued connections. The schools proprietorial body is the governing body of frensham heights educational trust limited.
Frensham school is an independant, nondenominational school for girls, located at mittagong. The arts council, awarding their gold artsmark, summed up the education as stunning, simply stunning. Infobox aust school private name frensham school motto in love serve one another st. Available in the national library of australia collection. Contact details for frensham heights independent school. Swans at frensham school, mittagong, new south wales. Request type enrolments fees open days scholarships other year level prep grad 1 grad 2 grad 3 grad 4 grad 5 grad 6 year 7 year 8 year 9 year 10 year 11 year 12. Please fill out the form below to contact the school directly. Backing onto the grounds of frensham school, with mittagong railway station a level one kilometre away, nearby medical facilities and shops for daily needs, and the local bus to bowral passing the gate each hour, this immaculately presented villa offers the location, comfort and convenience sought after by downsizers and single dwellers.
School closure hasnt stopped the children from creating wonderful easter bonnets while they are at home. Trend of frensham school mittagong 2575 by high school. With over 70 percent of students in residence, our boarding tradition sets us apart. Frensham heights school founded in 1925 is a coeducational college preparatory school located in farnham, surrey, united kingdom. A boarding school of choice for australian families living and working overseas and for the sydney and rural communities of new south wales and all states of australia, frenshams reputation. This provides information about the school before proceeding to registration. Here you can compare new south wales secondary school s academic performance in 2019 sidebyside.
Dentists are located in mittagong, bowral and moss vale, but parents are advised to arrange. By high school, most children will be confident, capable swimmers that perhaps do not need regular lessons outside of what their school offers through their physical education program. Frensham scholarships educational grants acer scholarship. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Registration of a student for enrolment at frensham requires completion of a registration form and payment of a registration fee. We are the only school in australia with a fullday tailored programme across the. Educational welfare officers are appointed by the local authority to monitor attendance rates.