Bethany School, Goudhurst
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| Bethany School | |
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Goudhurst Cranbrook , , TN17 1LB | |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1866 |
| Founder | Reverend Joseph James Kendon |
| Department for Education URN | 118978 Tables |
| Headmaster | Francie Healy, BSc, HDipEd, NPQH |
| Staff | 55 Teaching 27 Support |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 365 |
| Colour(s) | Navy and white |
| Deputy Headmistress Academic | Emily Hill |
| Deputy Headmaster Pastoral | Alan Sturrock |
| Inspector | ISI |
| Campus | Rural |
| Website | http://www.bethanyschool.org.uk/ |
Bethany School is a private boarding and day school for girls and boys aged 11–18 (Year 7–11 and Sixth Form), in Goudhurst, Kent, United Kingdom.
The school was founded by a Baptist minister, The Reverend Joseph James Kendon, in 1866 and still places great emphasis on its Christian character.
Headmaster Francie Healy has been in post since September 2010.
Bethany School has a campus location set in 60 acres (24 ha) of countryside.
Sports and other extracurricular activities
[edit]Bethany School has a wide variety of sports. Rugby, football and cricket are among the most popular sports for boys, with netball, hockey and rounders for girls. The school also has other sports facilities, including fitness premises, and a 25-metre (82 ft), six-lane indoor swimming pool.
A variety of clubs and activities, including beekeeping, archery, table tennis, and others are available to pupils and these are incorporated into the school day.
Bethany School takes part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme and each year 15-20 pupils achieve the Gold Award.
Business Studies pupils have the option in the Sixth Form of participating in Young Enterprise, a charity scheme, where pupils form a business and attempt to generate profits for shareholders.
Bethany School has historically put a strong emphasis on community, and continues to do so.[1]
Recent development
[edit]In recent years, Bethany School has seen a major development of new buildings:
- 1999 - The orchard was completed, providing a separate living area for Sixth Form boarding pupils.
- 2001 - The modern sports complex was completed, providing a new 'weights room' and a climbing wall.
- 2002 - The new library was completed, with the former library being converted into a drama studio.
- 2003 - The Holmes Building was completed, which houses Business Studies and Geography.
- 2005 - The reconstructed dining hall complex was completed.
- 2006 - The modern Food & Nutrition rooms and new language classrooms were opened.
- 2007 - The new Astroturf was completed.
- 2009 - The new Science block was completed, costing £5 million.
- 2013 - The refurbishment within the boarding accommodation was completed.
- 2023 - Construction of the £4.5 million Performing Arts Centre began.
The Bethanians' Society
[edit]The Bethanians' Society was founded in 1887 for the former pupils of the School.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Bethany Community". Archived from the original on 7 October 2006. Retrieved 27 January 2007.
- ^ "Old Bethanians' Society". Archived from the original on 4 May 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2007.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Independent Schools Inspectorate
- Independent Schools Council - Schools Information
- Gascoigne, Rodney. "Schooldays," memoir of an Old Bethanian's time at the school in the 1950s.
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