Description
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School is leading State Secondary school in London. This is a Non-selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Boys
They are determined to draw out and develop the aptitudes and talents of all our pupils. At the heart of the School lies our Catholic ethos, which underpins everything we do. Quite simply, we see our principal role, as a Catholic school, to be a seed-ground for the apostolic mission of the Church. The School aims, through its commitment to Catholic teaching, to prepare our pupils to undertake their responsibilities as Catholics in society. Working in partnership with parents, we aim to foster in our pupils a love for the Church which will help them to grow and develop as they make their way through life. The purpose of the School is best expressed in the words of Cardinal Manning, which appear in the preamble to our Mission Statement: we seek ‘the formation of the whole person: intellect, heart, will, character and soul.’ At a fundamental level, then, my vision for what this Catholic school should (and can) achieve is in a sense pre-packaged. My aim is to make this ideal a reality.
Facilities
Key Stage 3
The School introduced a two year key stage three curriculum in September 2015. Boys will study a wide and varied repertoire of subjects, giving them a solid grounding in many areas. All talents and interests are catered for as are the widely varied abilities of our pupils. Boys are streamed according to ability in every subject. Class sizes vary according to the ability of the boys with the less able taught in smaller groups. Practical subjects (Art, Music and Design Technology) are taught in smaller classes to allow for the individual attention these subjects require.
Key Stage 4
As boys move up the School they have the opportunity to focus on the subjects which appeal to them most while also developing their knowledge and understanding of the core curriculum essential to all.
A-Level
Of its very nature the Sixth Form is the crowning achievement in a school such as the Vaughan. All pupils take Religious Education and Liberal Studies. Physical Education and Games are available, though not compulsory, in the Sixth Form. Opportunities are provided for Community Service and many other activities.
Send
At CVMS they are committed to offering an inclusive curriculum to ensure the best possible outcomes for all of our pupils whatever their needs or abilities. Our educational aims for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities are the same as those for all students in the school. Full inclusion is a high priority and we encourage all students to take an active role in their learning and all aspects of school life.
Sixth Form
At Cardinal Vaughan, we pride ourselves on producing young adults who are hardworking, independent, and charismatic, and who are well-prepared for life beyond Sixth Form. Things that set the Vaughan apart from other Sixth Forms include the fact that you are given a dedicated form tutor upon arrival in Year 12, with a team of staff who are willing to go above and beyond to help you succeed in your endeavours, as well as a rich programme of speakers, workshops, careers mentoring, and higher education guidance.
Features
- Ofsted Rating:
outstanding
Things to note
Music
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School offers a remarkable variety of musical opportunities and the chance to perform at the very highest levels both chorally, in instrumental music, jazz and popular music. The large numbers taking music at all levels and the many pupils studying instrumental and vocal lessons make the Music Department an exciting and stimulating environment in which to learn.
Physical Education & Sport
The CVMS PE Department aims for pupils to develop their thinking (Head – cognitive), social (Heart – affective) and physical (Hands – psychomotor) attributes through physical education to meet their full potential and lead a healthy
Drama
The GCSE Drama course mixes practical and written components to complement pupils’ knowledge of English literature, whilst developing new skills as a theatrical practitioner. GCSE Drama not only allows pupils to gain a deeper understanding of English literature through performance, but also provides vital skills which will be of benefit across the curriculum and throughout life. The course offers pupils the opportunity to develop empathy, communication and interpersonal skills through performance, improvisation and group work.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
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