INDIVIDUAL STUDENTINFORMATION BOOKLET

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ContentsWelcome to Clifton College 03

Course Programme 04

What to Bring 05

Arrival Information & Breakage Deposit 06

Boarding House Rules 07

Fire Evacuation Procedure 08

Medical Support 09

Sample Activity Programme 10

Excursions 11

English Programme 12

Maps 16

Interesting Facts 20

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Welcome to Clifton College

We are delighted that you have chosen to come to Clifton College this summer, and we are sure that you will have a great time. We have prepared some interesting English lessons, some exciting activities for your students and we will take you to some beautiful and fascinating places….so help us to help you have an unforgettable stay by reading the next few pages carefully and by following the College rules. Thank you!

Summer School Address: Clifton College Summer Language School32 College Road, CliftonBristol BS8 3LE

Office telephone number: 0117 3157 670

On Call telephone number: 07815 564 561

Tony Evans (Experio Life, Director): 07963 112 533.

Summer School Senior Staff:Summer Language School Manager: Brad Clark

Activities & Excursions Director: Alex Alderslade

Centre & Facilities Manager: Miles Ross

Assistant Centre & Facilities Manager: Luke Watson

Excursions & Transportation Manager: Emily Abbott

Activity Managers: Jemma Stanton (Kids: 8-12 year olds) and Balve Bains (Teens: 13-17 year olds)

Assistant Activities Manager: Jürg Laderach

Bristol Language Centre, Academic Manager: Gordon Brown

Student Welfare Officer: Alex Bird - On-Call Telephone Number (07480 064948) alex.bird@experiogroup.com

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Course Programme

We run a variety of summer courses at Clifton College - please make sure that you are on the right course. All ‘Teens’, aged 13+ attend General English lessons in the morning and then follow their chosen option (Vacation Course, Academic English, Intensive English, Sports Coaching or Work experience) in the afternoon.

All courses run throughout the day. You must not return to your houses until the end of the day.

TEENS:09.00 – 12.40 General English Programme (with a break from 10.40 – 11.00)

Either 13.45 – 17.00 Vacation/Options Activity Programme (see Sample Course Programmes for details)

Or 13.30 – 16.50 Academic or Intensive English 19.30 – 22.00 Evening Activities (ALL STUDENTS)

DAILY MEAL TIMES:Breakfast: 07:30 – 09:00Lunch: 12:15 – 14:00Dinner: 17:45 – 19:45Exact meal times for each group will be displayed on your House notice board and communicated by your Activity House Leader.

These times are slightly different on Sundays.

EXCURSIONS (ALL STUDENTS):Thursday (13:30 – 19:30), Saturday (09:00 – 22:00), Sunday (09:00 – 17:30)

Please note that all times above are subject to change and should be confirmed upon arrival.

Please note that all times above are subject to change and should be confirmed upon arrival.04

What to BringWhat items should each student bring with them to the Clifton College International Summer Language School?From our many years of experience, we recommend that each student brings the following items with you (as required):

LUGGAGE:• Lockable suitcase which is not too big for you to push/carry

• Small backpack/rucksack suitable for carrying a packed lunch, waterproof jacket and other small items

• Money belt

CLOTHES:(It is useful to put names on clothing)• Lightweight waterproof jacket

• Sports clothes and sports shoes

• Swimwear/goggles/cap

• Comfortable walking shoes/trainers

• Warm jumper/sweatshirt and jeans (in case the weather gets cold!)

• Smart casual clothes

PERSONAL ITEMS:• Pen and notebook (learning materials are provided by the College)

• Swimming towel (bath towel is provided by the College)

• Warm pyjamas/nightdress

• Hairdryer (if required)

• Adapter for 240 volt – 3 pin plug (if required)

• Camera

• Toilet bag

• Tennis racket (if required)

• Pocket money: we recommend GBP 100 per week (+ GBP 30 damage/behaviour deposit)

Students should understand the value of the cash they are holding, and understand that they must take full responsibility over their spending and safe keeping of such money.

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Arrival Information & Breakage DepositARRIVALS You were sent a Travel Consent Form with your Booking Confirmation Pack. Please ensure that you bring this with you when you travel. It contains contact details for the centre along with important contact numbers in case of emergency.

You will be met at the Arrivals Area of the airport by one of our drivers or a school representative who will be holding a sign with your name and Clifton College written clearly on it.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE ARRIVALS AREA OF THE AIRPORT UNTIL YOU HAVE MET YOUR DRIVER / REP.

ID AND BREAKAGE DEPOSITYou will be given a student access card. The student access card should be worn at all times, especially at meal times, because without it you won’t be allowed into the dining-room. The student access card is for entry into your accommodation, classrooms, sports facilities etc and should also be worn at all times (a card carrier will be provided). The student access card will cost £5 to replace so please look after it and keep it safe.

A £30 or €30 Damage and Behaviour deposit is required from every student and this will be collected by your House Leader when you arrive so please make sure you bring the correct amount with you. This money will be kept in the College safe and will be returned to you on departure day after an inspection of your accommodation provided there has been no malicious damage, and no misbehaviour during your time here.

When you arrive at the College, you will be taken directly to your accommodation and introduced to your House/Activity Leaders. These are the members of staff who will be looking after you in your boarding house. They will help you to get settled in. Depending on the time that you arrive, there will be a house meeting and a campus orientation before or after dinner. For groups arriving very late, the meeting and orientation will be done the next morning.

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Boarding House RulesThese are rules that have been set out by Clifton College to ensure that every student’s stay is both safe and enjoyable.

• Smoking – there is no smoking allowed on the College grounds at all.

• Sanitary towels must be placed in the appropriate bins in the toilets & bathrooms.

• Kitchens must only be used for bread/toast and drinks; not for full meal cooking! Kitchens MUST be tidied and all plates etc washed each night, otherwise the Kitchens will be locked.

• Each bedroom/house hall/kitchen will be checked before arrival and departure. If there is any damage caused by a student, which has not been reported, we have the right to retain your deposit.

• If something in the house gets damaged, then please let us know, we will understand if it was an accident.

• Laundry – please remind students not to overfill their laundry bag, and to make sure that their bag is easily identifiable.

• Beds should be made, rooms tidied and windows opened each morning.

• Beds must be stripped and linen put in the designated area on bed change days and departure days, otherwise the student’s bed linen will not be changed!

• No mattresses should be moved on to the floor, this is a Fire Hazard!

• “Lights Off” (curfew) is at 22:30. The security alarm in each house sets automatically at 22:30 each evening.

• The students should look after the House Hall, it is their common room therefore they should keep it tidy and be careful with the equipment. Every student should treat the house in the same way that they would treat their own house. The computers in the Boarding House are not to be used.

• No ball games inside the house

• No girls in boys rooms and vice versa

• Incidents of alcohol, drugs or sexual activity will result in immediate expulsion

Any breaking of the rules will be taken seriously and in extreme cases we reserve the right to send those involved back home at their own expense.

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Fire Evacuation ProcedureThere are notices in the classrooms and other areas that outline the action to take in the event of a fire and where to obtain First Aid. Please read them carefully and make sure that you understand what to do.

IF YOU DISCOVER A FIREImmediately raise the alarm – either activate the nearest fire alarm button or inform the nearest member of staff.

Only if it is possible and safe to do:

a) Call the Fire Brigade by dialling 999 (in the UK the emergency number is 999)

b) Give the Operator your telephone number and ask for ‘FIRE’

c) When asked to give the address give the name distinctly

‘FIRE AT CLIFTON COLLEGE IN COLLEGE ROAD’

d) Do not replace the receiver until the address has been repeated and confirmed by the Operator

IF YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM: You MUST assume that there is a fire and evacuate your classroom immediately and in an orderly fashion.

• Report to the designated assembly point.

• Close the classroom door as you leave. The teacher will remove the coloured peg outside the door (Science School and Coulson Centre only). This confirms that the room has been checked and is empty.

• If you are in a classroom adjacent to a toilet, the teacher will check to see that anyone in the toilet has also evacuated.

• Evacuation should be via the NEAREST AVAILABLE EXIT. This may not be the one most commonly used.

• At the Assembly Point the Teacher should take a roll of all pupils known to be in the classroom when the alarm was sounded.

• Upon completion of the register the Teacher should inform the Person in Charge that all pupils are present and accounted for.

• No one should return to the building until directed to do so by the Fire Brigade and the Person in Charge.

THE DESIGNATED ASSEMBLY POINTS SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:Evacuated Area Assembly Point

For those areas in and around Big School, the North Quad, SOUTH QUAD the East Cloister, the Wilson Tower, and Chapel

For those areas around the Music School NORTH QUAD

For those areas in and around CHAPEL TENNIS COURT• the Science School • the Tribe Building• the Sports Centre

For those areas in the Coulson Centre MOBERLY’S YARD

DO NOT TAKE RISKS - DO NOT STOP TO COLLECT PERSONAL BELONGINGS - DO NOT RE-ENTER THE BUILDING - DO NOT USE LIFTS

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Medical SupportIf any student requires medical attention for any reason you should contact a member of staff in the Summer Language School office in the first instance.

MONDAYS/WEDNESDAYS/FRIDAYS:Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Clifton College Summer Language School will operate a ‘walk-in surgery’ based at the Clifton College Health Centre which is on campus. Trained medical professionals who work for the College during term-time will be on hand between the hours of 0930 – 1230 without an appointment, to see any students (or Group Leaders) who may have any minor illnesses or injuries they need attending to.

The Health Centre will then be able to recommend the best course of action, including any medication which should be administered, and will then direct you as Group Leader to where you can obtain this.

Group Leaders should always accompany students to the Health Centre.

Serious illnesses/injuries should always be referred straight to a hospital, or call 999.

OUT OF HOURS SUPPORT:The local NHS Walk-In Centre can be found at:

Address: Bristol NHS Walk-in Centre, City Gate, 33 Broad Street, Bristol, BS1 2EZ.

Contact: Tel. 0117 906 9610.

Opening times: Monday - Saturday 0800 to 2000; Sundays and Bank Holidays 1000 to 1800

EMERGENCY/HOSPITAL DETAILS:Call 999 and ask for the Ambulance Service

Accident and Emergency (A&E):

Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin Street Bristol Tel. (0117) 923 0000

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Sample TimetableTeens’ Vacation Course 2019 – Sample 2 week Programme

NB this is a sample course programme and all activities and visits are subject to change due to weather conditions and other external factors

Campus Sports & Activities: Football, tennis, basketball, swimming, rounders, dodgeball, touch rugby, cricket, dance, drama, film-making, arts & crafts

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Teens’ Vacation Course 2019 – Sample 2 week Programme

Week 1 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Morning

09:00 12:40

Testing & English

Lessons (09:00 – 10:40

BREAK 11:00 – 12:40)

English Lessons

(09:00 – 10:40 BREAK

11:00 – 12:40)

English Lessons

(09:00 – 10:40 BREAK

11:00 – 12:40)

Full-day excursion

to

London

Discover Bristol:

Open-top bus sightseeing

tour

English Lessons

(09:00 – 10:40 BREAK

11:00 – 12:40)

Afternoon 13:45 17:30

Arrivals

IEC / AEC Classes

or Sports Coaching

or Campus Sports

& Activities / Discover Bristol

Half-day

excursion to

Bath

IEC / AEC Classes

or Sports Coaching

or Campus Sports

& Activities / Discover Bristol

Full-day excursion

to

London

City centre

walking tour and shopping

IEC / AEC Classes

or Sports Coaching

or Campus Sports

& Activities / Discover Bristol

Evening 19:30 21:30

Welcome

meeting and College tour

Welcome Disco

BBQ dinner

House activities

& outdoor games

Team building: Hide & Seek

Full-day excursion

to

London (late return)

Film Night

“Taste of Britain”

Obstacle Course

Challenge

Week 2 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Morning

09:00 12:40

English Lessons

(09:00 – 10:40 BREAK

11:00 – 12:40)

English Lessons

(09:00 – 10:40 BREAK

11:00 – 12:40)

English Lessons

(09:00 – 10:40 BREAK

11:00 – 12:40)

English Lessons

(09:00 – 10:40 BREAK

11:00 – 12:40)

Full-day

excursion to

Oxford

Discover Bristol:

Harbourside

English Lessons

(09:00 – 10:40 BREAK

11:00 – 12:40)

Afternoon 13:45 17:30

IEC / AEC Classes

or Sports Coaching

or Campus Sports

& Activities / Discover Bristol

IEC / AEC Classes

or Sports Coaching

or Campus Sports

& Activities / Discover Bristol

Half-day

excursion to

Cardiff

IEC / AEC Classes

or Sports Coaching

or Campus Sports

& Activities / Discover Bristol

Full-day

excursion to

Oxford

Optional

excursion for groups

IEC / AEC Classes

or Sports Coaching

or Campus Sports

& Activities / Discover Bristol

Evening 19:30 21:30

International

Sports Tournaments

Team building:

Capture the flag

BBQ dinner

House activities

& outdoor games

“Clifton’s Got

Talent” (staff & student

talent show)

Full-day

excursion to

Oxford (late return)

Film Night

Farewell Disco

NB this is a sample course programme and all activities and visits are subject to change due to weather conditions and other external factors Campus Sports & Activities: football, tennis, basketball, swimming, rounders, dodgeball, touch rugby, cricket, dance, drama, film-making, arts & crafts

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ExcursionsHere at Clifton College we arrange a number of excursions to popular destinations around the country. On excursion days Clifton College can be very busy with lots of coaches going to different places, so it is important that both staff and students get on the right one. Group leaders will display appropriate signage for students. It is important that staff, students and group leaders are on time for all meeting times and points, otherwise other people on your coach will be inconvenienced by your lateness. On excursion days you will be given a packed lunch by the Activity/House Leaders who are with you.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM OUR ACTIVITY/HOUSE LEADERS’?It is the responsibility of the Activity/House Leader:

• To gather the group(s) together in the designated area with clear signage.

• To distribute packed lunches to group(s) before leaving Clifton College, clearly explaining that food is not to be eaten on the coaches, and to distribute special dietary requirement packed lunches as appropriate.

• To guide group(s) on to the coaches on Guthrie Road once all students & Group Leader(s) are present.

• To communicate with the Group Leader(s) once on the coach regarding the Itinerary for the day.

• To communicate to all the students and Group Leader(s) the exact meeting points and times.

• To exchange mobile telephone contact numbers with the Group Leader(s) and coach driver in case of emergencies during the day.

• When destination is reached, to guide the group(s) from the coach drop-off to entrances as required and confirm times.

• Our staff should know where they are going and have a basic knowledge of the area that the group is visiting. We provide them with walking tours, maps and other useful information, but they are NOT TOUR GUIDES, and will not have the answers to all of your questions, but will endeavour to find out as much information as possible!

• To be the point of contact for your coach AT ALL TIMES.

• Our staff with always be friendly and enthusiastic. Students have come to England to learn English, it is important that our Activity / House Leaders talk and interact with them as much as possible.

• To assist the Group Leader(s) in the control of their group(s) as required.

• To liaise with the Group Leader(s) regarding the afternoon free time as required – this must be clearly agreed between both the Activity/House Leader(s) and the Group Leader(s).

• Our staff will always have the Health and Safety of students at heart. On the occasions where there is more than one Activity / House Leader with the group(s), one will be at the front of the group and one will be at the back of the group.

English ProgrammeEnglish Programme information for studentsWelcome to the Bristol Language Centre (BLC) English Programme at Clifton College! It’s great that you are here to improve your English with us. Here is some useful information to help you have a great time here.

You have chosen a great programme! We have lots of special ideas, methods and materials to help you improve your English and have a good time.

We will help you...

• speak and write more naturally.

• improve your pronunciation.

• develop your vocabulary.

• use grammar better.

• read and listen with more understanding.

• have fun and make friends.

Our qualified teachers will be using fun activities and teaching materials to promote active use of real life English … so you’ll have interesting lessons. And here’s some important information about your classes…

• You will see different teachers in your English classes.

• Please bring pens and paper to class.

• We will give you a small amount of homework each day. Please make sure you do it - your teacher might want to use it with the class in the next lesson.

• There will be different nationalities and different ages in each class, but you will be with other students who have a similar level of English.

• If you have a problem with your classes or other students, tell your class teacher or your group leader. If you have a problem with your teacher, please speak to your group leader. Your group leader can then talk to our Academic Manager.

• If you are ill and can’t come to a class, you must tell your group leader before the class starts. Your group leader then needs to tell the Academic Manager.

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English ProgrammeHow to improve your English quicklyHere are some useful ideas about how to improve your English.

TRY THEM – THEY WILL HELP!

If you need help with your speaking:

• Speak as much English as possible and participate fully in class.

• Plan what you want to say, then practise a dialogue in your head.

• Speak to at least five people outside class every day.

• Have a conversation on a different topic every day.

• Use the phrase of the day that we teach the teen classes.

• Try to speak English to your friends, even if they speak your native language.

• Try to use three words or idioms you’ve learnt recently.

• Don’t worry if you make mistakes! It’s natural and we are all here to learn together.

If you need help with your writing:

• Write a diary for every day of the week, describing your feelings, the weather, your activities, etc.

• Make sure you do your homework.

• Check the spelling of ten words in the dictionary every day.

• Copy out your corrected homework so there are no mistakes.

• Use paragraphs!

• Find a pen friend and write regularly.

• Try to find alternatives for simple words like ‘good / bad / nice / get’.

If you need help with your listening:

• Sit near your teacher.

• Listen to your favourite songs in English and read the text at the same time.

• Sing along and practice as you listen to your favourite music.

• Listen to the people talking around you. What are they talking about? How do they feel?

• Listen carefully to the intonation of people talking. Do their voices go up or down, and when?

• Record yourself reading English, then listen to yourself. Is it clear?

• Listen for key words when people are speaking to you.

• Don’t be afraid to ask people to repeat what they are saying.

If you need help with your reading:

• Try to follow the news about your country in our newspapers.

• Make a collection of articles you find interesting.

• Underline the key vocabulary and expressions in the articles.

• Practise using your dictionary.

• Time your reading: can you read ten pages in an hour?

• Ask yourself three general questions about an article or story before reading – then see if you can find the answers.

• Read articles and stories and try to remember ten important facts.

• Read the first lines of every paragraph of an article and guess the general idea.

• Don’t worry if you don’t understand every word.

• Don’t use a dictionary while you are reading – guess the word/phrase and check it afterwards.

The English programme in Clifton College with Bristol Language Centre (BLC)

• The English programme has been designed by a team of experienced international teachers and teacher trainers to ensure students make rapid progress in English in an enjoyable and memorable way.

• To ensure students are actively involved in every class, we have selected modern and stimulating course book materials from Elementary to Advanced levels, which include quizzes, error awareness, gap-fills, class projects, games, discussions, live writing, dictations, role plays, group work and pair work.

• Our course book materials also help students discover many aspects of the life and culture of the UK and the wider English-speaking world.

• The week has been carefully planned to provide a balance of speaking, listening, reading and writing, with appropriate emphasis on grammatical accuracy and lexical development.

• Each class has at least two different teachers, who work closely together as a team to monitor the progress of each student. This helps with classroom management and important decisions about students and also ensures students are exposed to a variety of regional accents.

• Students are tested to find which level is most appropriate on the first morning, and their progress in class is monitored by the team of teachers under supervision of our Academic Manager. On completion of the course, each student receives a leaving certificate.

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English ProgrammeReally Useful ExpressionsWe focus on helping you learn really useful English. Here is a collection of everyday expressions. Some you will hear, others you can use.

IN SCHOOLWhere can I find ...?Is anyone sitting here?What does ... mean?Does anyone know who/where/when...?Let me give you a hand.Compare your answers with your partner.Sorry, I haven’t finished yet.Here’s my homework.Which room am I in?Sorry, I didn’t catch what you said.Could you say that again, please?I’ll give it to you tomorrow.Can I have a word with you, please?

THE WEATHERIt looks like it’s going to rain.It’s pouring down.It’s (freezing) cold today.It’s (boiling) hot.What’s the forecast for tomorrow?Wow, it’s hot.Do I need an umbrella?Let’s go outside.It’s a lovely day.It’s quite breezy today.

ACTIVITIES AND SPORTSHow do you play this?What are the rules?It’s my turn.Can I have a go?Good shot.I can/can’t swim.

WITH FRIENDSSee you later.See you tomorrow.Give me a call later.What are you doing tonight?How long have you been here?Hello again.Is this your first time in England?How long are you staying here?Are you going to the pub/cinema tonight?What time shall we meet up?Where are you from?Do you want to play football later?Let’s sit together.

FOODThis is delicious/very nice.What’s in this?How do you make this?Can I have some more/seconds, please?I’d love a cup of coffee/tea, please.What’s this dish called?I’m allergic to ...No thanks, I’m full.Help yourself to ...What’s for supper tonight?

EXCURSIONSWhere are we going?How far is it?Are we going by coach?Where are the nearest toilets, please?Where/When are we meeting up again?Can I take photos? Can I use flash?

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Maps

TOWNSLondon (200 km)

Oxford (120 km)

Cardiff (50 km)

Portsmouth (155 km)

Weston-super-Mare (35 km)

Stratford-upon-Avon (120 km)

Bath (25 km)

Salisbury (85 km)

Wells (35 km)

Exeter (125 km)

AIRPORTSLHR (175 km) LST(250 km)

LGW (200 km) BRS (15 km)

LTN (200 km)

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Interesting Facts About Clifton CollegeFamous Pupils:Stage: Simon Russell Beale, John Cleese

Authors: Sir Arthur Quiller–Couch (Oxford Book of English Verse), LP Harley (The Go-between – which became a film).

Art: Roger Fry, Titcombe (his paintings are in the Newbolt Room).

Science: 3 Nobel Prize winners for Science and one for Economics.

Engineering: Sir Roy Fadden (jet engine & Harrier Jump Jet), Charles Bentley.

Poets: Newbolt (you can find his handwritten poems in Chapel on the staircase going down to the Crypt).

Famous Historical Moments:• AEJ Collins scored (aged 12) the highest score ever recorded in Cricket,

only to be beaten in recent years, in 1899 of 628 not out. Collins performed this feat on what is now known as Lower Slope, under which is buried in small pieces all the paraphernalia of the American army when they were based at Clifton during the 2nd World War.

• Virtually every member of the Royal family past and present have visited the school: King George V and Queen Mary; the Queen; Winston Churchill; the Prince of Wales in 1927 when he opened the Science school also played a game of squash and fives; 70 years later Prince Edward opened the Real Tennis court at BB and played a game! Prince Charles came in 1980s, landing on Clifton’s helipad on New Field, whilst in 1989 John Major hosted a debate in Big School a few weeks before he became Prime Minister.

• The American Army occupied the School during 2nd World War and planned the D-Day landings on the Omaha beaches in the current Library. The plans were kept in a drawer in Poole’s House in the study that currently overlooks the penguin enclosure in the Zoo.

• The Cub Scout movement started in the Preparatory School.

• The NSPCC had its first meeting in Big School.

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Fascinating facts about the buildings:

• The school “building plot” was originally going to be a big housing estate but because there was a recession at the time, as well as problems getting water to this part of the rapidly expanding city, a group of businessmen bought the plot and built a school for the children of Bristol’s businessmen.

• The Father Willis organ in the chapel has 4000 pipes.

• The tomb in the crypt contains the only Bishop not to be buried in his own cathedral. Bishop Percival was the first Clifton Head Master.

• School House used to be a pub called The Gardiner’s Arms right on the edge of the city.

• Charles Hansom designed the buildings. He was the brother of the man who designed the Hansom cab – a revolution in transport.

• Big School, now used for eating, is where all lessons were held and each “form“ (a grouping of students) sat on a bench and worked hard all year and if they passed their examinations each year moved up a bench up the Hall until they reached the “Upper Bench“. It is believed that Bentley (designer of the cars) sat on the third form bench for five years (too busy designing cars). His portrait is in the library of Oakeley’s House.

• Each of the Houses (School House, Oakeley’s, Moberly’s, Hallward’s, Poole’s) were designed and built by a teacher to provide them and their family a home, quarters for servants, kitchens for providing meals and rooms and dormitories for the boys. You can find evidence of this in every House.

• Oakeley’s has a weird small tower on top – this was the outlet for the Victorian air conditioning. The houses were also built with ingenious methods for saving rainfall from the roof to be used for flushing the lavatories and urinals.

• Worcester House used to be a “sanatorium” (hospital) for ill pupils and was even used for taking out appendixes!

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Things to look out for!Famous Pupils:• Each gargoyle is different. Can you find how many there are?

• The tiles on the chapel floor are a replica of an ancient pattern and if you look carefully there are many intricate patterns.

• Haig’s statue – join the big debate about his role in the deaths in the First World War.

• St George.

• The ”bust” (statue) of Percival in East Cloister made by the leading sculptor of the day.

• The Wishing Well in the corner of the Close near the Cricket Pavilion is used to celebrate the famous first world war poet Newbolt famous for the line “there is a breathless hush on the Close”.

• Memorial arch depicts the names of all the young men killed in 1st and 2nd World Wars as well as the Korean War.

Additional Facts:• Despite the look of the buildings they are only just 155 years old in 2017.

• Agatha Christie stayed here with her uncle – probably in Poole’s!

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