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  Magdalen College, Oxford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Magdalen College (pronounced [ˈmɔːdlɪn]) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
Magdalen College was founded as Magdalen Hall in 1448 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester.
Magdalen is one of the three Choral Foundations in Oxford, meaning that the formation of the choir was part of the statutes of the college, the other two choral foundations being New College and Christ Church.
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 Magdalen College - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Magdalen College, Oxford -- a constituent college of the University of Oxford
Magdalen College School, Oxford -- a day school for boys ages 7-18
This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
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 SingaporeMoms - Parenting Encyclopedia - Public school (UK)
A public school, in common English and Welsh usage, is a (usually) prestigious school, for children usually between the ages of 11 or 13 and 18, which charges fees and is not financed by the state.
Preparatory schools (historically also known as private schools as they were usually privately owned by the headmaster) take children from the age of eight (or younger) and prepare them for their entrance exams to public schools.
It also omitted the City of London School, another day school, which derived from a medieval foundation of 1442, was reconstituted by a private Act of Parliament in 1835, and was held to be a public school by the Divisional Court in the case of Blake v City of London (1886).
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 BBC - h2g2 - Magdalen College School, Oxford
In 1456, it was superceded by Magdalen College, the license to found it being granted July.
The first pupils of the school were choristers of Magdaen College, this being one of the main ideas behind its construction.
In the possesion of Magdalen College School is the most beautiful Cricket ground in the world, a picture of which may be seen at the schools website on http://www.magdalen.oxon.sch.uk
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A104365   (506 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Magdalen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Magdalen Islands MAGDALEN ISLANDS [Magdalen Islands] or Îles-de-la-Madeleine, group of nine main islands and numerous islets (1991 pop.
He was educated at Westminster school and Magdalen College, Oxford, from which he received honors in natural science in 1908.
Education in Early Tudor England: Magdalen College Oxford and Its School, 1480-1540.
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 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE
Magdalen College School (MCS) is already among the best academic schools in the country:  with the rising standard of entry and a determination among teachers and pupils, it has the potential to do even better.
Junior school pupils do not formally take National Curriculum tests and assessments at age seven and eleven, but results of some Key Stage testing as well as other standardised tests taken at various stages indicate that attainment in English and mathematics is significantly higher than in other similar schools.
junior school, the overall number, qualifications, experience and deployment of the staff are appropriate for the age range and the abilities of the pupils.
www.isinspect.org.uk /reports/2001/0676_01_r.htm   (8873 words)

  
 History of Oxford Magdalen College school – of choristers ancient and modern
The youngest choristers were educated at the song school, an elementary school or "absy" (from abc) and the seniors were moved on to the college school.
Waynflete arranged that the song school should be governed by one of the chaplains or clerks, and the post became synonymous with that of organist.
The choristers were producing a Magdalen school newspaper at this time and in the issue dated 1 May 1840 they recounted that the old custom of throwing rotten eggs down from the tower at the May morning festivities had been revived.
www.ofchoristers.net /Chapters/OxfordMagdelen.htm   (4887 words)

  
 St. Mary Magdalen's Primary School
St Mary Magdalen’s is a Catholic Primary School situated in Chadstone and surrounded by the suburbs of Ashwood, East Malvern, Oakleigh and Mt Waverley.
The school has always been a part of a vibrant parish community, and values the generosity of the parishioners who have supported the school over the past fifty years.
The prediction is for the school population to reach 180 by 2008.
www.magdalen.melb.catholic.edu.au /profile.html   (277 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Magdalen College School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
This original school was a low hall, situated south of St John's Hospital, which was between the present porter's lodge and the Great Tower of Magdelen College.
Magdalen College School also has the most beautiful cricket ground in the world.
Not to be confused with Magdalen Hall, Magdalen College or The Magdalen College School in Wainfleet.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/collective/A279498   (356 words)

  
 Report on the OXSEN Summer School at Magdalen College, Oxford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Beautiful Madgalen College with its famous deer park and unusual buildings was the home of the school during this very busy week.
The school managed to attract many physicists not directly involved with the OXSEN project as well as scientists working for industry; specifically, in the field of electronic sensors for the automotive industry.
The school provided a comprehensive theoretical and practical grounding in the essential physics, materials science, and fundamental electronics which underpin the new science of Spin Electronics.
www.tcd.ie /Physics/People/Michael.Coey/oxsen/newsletter/January99/schoolreport.htm   (622 words)

  
 MAGDALEN COLLEGE SCHOOL
Magdalen College School, Oxford, was founded by William of Waynflete in 1480 as a grammar school for boys.
It is now one of the highest achieving boys’ schools in the UK, earning the title of UK School of the Year 2004 from The Sunday Times.
There are two school orchestras, each of about 70 boys, as well as the choral society, madrigal group, a jazz band and chamber groups.
www.isbi.com /isbi-viewschool/523-MAGDALEN_COLLEGE_SCHOOL.html   (581 words)

  
 Magdalen College Museum at Wainfleet - one of many market towns in Lincolnshire UK - great for holidays
Magdalen College School was founded in 1484 by William of Waynflete.
He first founded Magdalen College, Oxford and later established this school in his place of birth.
It continued as a college school until 1933.
www.wainfleet.info /museum/school.htm   (162 words)

  
 Ofsted School Inspection Report for Magdalen College School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The school is larger than average, with 1,192 pupils in the main school and 284 in the sixth form.
The school provides a safe environment for its pupils and very effective procedures are in place to deal with occasional instances of unacceptable behaviour or bullying.
The school recognises their validity and is about to implement a number of actions to address these concerns.
www.ofsted.gov.uk /reports/122/s5_122094_20060201.htm   (2822 words)

  
 magdalen > college life > the chapel
Magdalen College Chapel is among the most active in the University, with about a dozen services a week during Full Term.
The Dean of Divinity (which is what we call the College Chaplain) is the Revd Dr Michael Piret, and he is pastorally available to members of the College or of the congregation at any time.
The Choir retains much the same shape as it had when it was founded in 1480, with sixteen boy Choristers (educated at Magdalen College School) and twelve adult Academical Clerks (undergraduates of the College).
www.magd.ox.ac.uk /college_life/chapel.shtml   (770 words)

  
 The High, Oxford: MCS
Magdalen College School was situated in Magdalen College itself from 1480 until it acquired its present site between Cowley Place and the Iffley Road in 1928.
Originally it was situated in the grammar hall, pictured left; in 1828 it moved to the disused buildings of Hertford College; and in 1851 it moved into a new schoolroom that is now the college library.
The boarders left the High Street in 1894 when a new boarding house, again intended for the Master as well as the boys, was built on the other side of the road on the west side of Cowley Place.
www.headington.org.uk /oxon/high/tour/north/mcs.htm   (342 words)

  
 CRSBI: Brackley, Magdalen College School, Northamptonshire
School chapel (formerly chapel to the Hospital of St James and St John)
The church is a long single-celled building with a short tower attached to the N side, W of centre.
In 1484 it was given to Magdalen College, Oxford and by 1548 there was a school on the site.
www.crsbi.ac.uk /ed/nh/brmcc   (619 words)

  
 BCF National Schools Championship 2004/5
The competition, which is open to all schools in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, attracted 123 entries.
This is the second time Nottingham High School has won the competition in the 47 years that it has been running (last winning in 1992).
Millfield School A (14.3) 2½ 3½ Hampton School A (14.4); Magdalen College School B (12.5) 1 5 Oakham School A (16.2); Twickenham Prep School (12.6) 0 6 Southend HS (16.1); Aughton St Michaels (10.8) 1½ 4½ Nottingham HS B (12.6)
www.bcf.org.uk /events/bcfnatteam/school2005   (704 words)

  
 Glenwood High School, Durban, South Africa
Glenwood High School remains at the cutting edge of the use of technology in the classroom and at least five classrooms now have smartboard technology for use by Staff.
The purpose of this service is twofold ; firstly to commemorate the 169 GOB who gave their lives in service of their country in the 20th century and secondly, to educate the learners about the significance of the 11th day of the 11th month and as to why poppies are worn.
Of the 17 players in the photograph in the 1935 school magazine, 15 are definitely known to have served in the war, six of whom made the supreme sacrifice.
www.glenwoodhighschool.co.za /news/all.php   (8236 words)

  
 Hebrew College Online - Faculty
He has taught numerous adult education classes at Hebrew College and in the Boston area, and is currently on the Talmud faculty at Maimonides High School in Brookline, Mass.
A graduate of Magdalen College, Oxford, Glinert chaired the Centre for Jewish Studies at London University.
Hebrew College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
www.hebrewcollege.edu /html/hc_online/faculty.htm   (785 words)

  
 BCF National Schools Championship 2003/4
It seems to be endemic in leagues and knockouts in Schools team chess - as opposed to one-day and individual events - and it has been going on for 20 years.
New schools are always appearing, but they tend to be less numerous than the ones that drop out.
Methodist College Belfast travelled by air to their fixture against Blue Coat Oldham, having arranged a (pleasant and free!) playing room at Liverpool airport.
www.bcf.org.uk /events/bcfnatteam/school2004/index.htm   (724 words)

  
 This is Jersey - Education - Victoria College 150 years
He took first-class honours in classics and second-class in mathematics at Oxford and became a fellow of Magdalen College.
He was the successful headmaster of Magdalen College School when he accepted the post at the new Island school, with its 109 pupils, and hesitated only at the thought of the sea crossing.
As a result of an ongoing battle between the Lieut-Governor and the States over whether or not there should be States representation on the board of governors of the College, the new headmaster found himself paying the salaries of two of his masters and the first school prizes.
www.thisisjersey.com /victoriacollege/head1.html   (249 words)

  
 Magdalen College School
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School can also be found in the Post 16 tables (click here)
number of pupils on school roll on 20 January 2001
www.dfes.gov.uk /cgi-bin/performancetables/dfe1x1_01.pl?Code=&Mode=Z&School=9284550   (55 words)

  
 Developing the role of classroom-based assessment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Magdalen College School is an 11-18 comprehensive situated in the market town of Brackley, Northamptonshire.
We are currently working towards specialist school status in math’s and ICT.
The key stage 3 national strategy has enabled us as a science department to formally look at a number of key aspects of the science course.
www.schoolsnetwork.org.uk /Article.aspa?PageId=215964   (738 words)

  
 Events in Oxford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The school is fortunate in being placed near the centre of Oxford, possessing beautiful on-site grounds and gardens beside the River Cherwell.
We also have our school assembly hall with a stage area that can seat up to 500 people and can offer up to 150 parking spaces.
We invite you to view the school and discuss your particular ideas in more detail.
www.inoxfordmag.co.uk /services/ser_events.html   (959 words)

  
 College Search - Magdalen College: Admission
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Costs, dates, policies, and programs are subject to change, so please confirm important facts with college admission personnel.
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 Private Sector Schools in Oxford, Oxfordshire | OxfordCity.co.uk
St Clares is a day and residential College in Oxford for students aged 16 and over, offering over 25 years' experience in teaching the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma, which prepares students for university entry world-wide.
Independent day and boarding school for girls 11 to 18 years.
A well-established Sixth Form Tutorial College in the heart of Oxford, providing a friendly and supportive environment enabling students of all abilities to maximise their academic potential.
www.oxfordcity.co.uk /oxford/home_education_private_sector_schools.html   (138 words)

  
 Headington Education
Magdalen College School, Cowley Place (for boys aged 7–18): one mile down the hill from Headington, this is the nearest independent school for boys
Northway, New Marston, and Old Marston are in the catchment area of the Cherwell School, Marston Ferry Road
Risinghurst and Sandhills are in the catchment area of Wheatley Park School at Holton
www.headington.org.uk /education/schools.htm   (179 words)

  
 Limited Edition Online - The Magazine for Oxfordshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Last October, his heroic deeds were celebrated with the erection of a blue plaque at Magdalen College School, Oxford, where he was a pupil from 1896 to 1900.
But by the time they arrived at Magdalen College School, at the age of 11, they had developed a physical robustness that saw them excel at sport and rowing.
The news soon filtered through to Magdalen College School, which sent him a letter of congratulations.
www.thisislimitededition.co.uk /item.asp?category=History&ID=800   (988 words)

  
 Random Works of the Web » Blog Archive » Magdalen College, Oxford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The founder’s statutes included provision for a choral foundation of men and boys and this tradition has continued to the present day.
They stretch north and east from the college, and are most of the area bounded by Longwall Street, the High Street, and St Clements.
In 2005 the choir was nominated for a prestigious Grammy Award for its CD, With a Merrie Noyse, of music by Orlando Gibbons.
random.dragonslife.org /magdalen-college-oxford/4899   (860 words)

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