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| Churcher's College, is a public school (that is, an independent, fee-paying secondary school) in ], ], ]. The current headmaster is Simon Williams, who replaced Geoffrey Buttle in September 2004. | Churcher's College, is a ] (that is, an independent, fee-paying secondary school) in ], ], ]. The current headmaster is Simon Williams, who replaced Geoffrey Buttle in September 2004. | ||
| As at most 'public schools', its pupils achieve very good exam results. 'Public schools' in the British sense are not state funded or run, rather they are independent secondary schools. | As at most 'public schools', its pupils achieve very good exam results. 'Public schools' in the British sense are not state funded or run, rather they are independent secondary schools. | ||
| The school was founded by ] in 1722. Churcher was a wealthy local philanthropist, who had made his fortune through interests in the East India Company. His will, dated 1722, decreed that the College was to educate "10 or 12 local boys from Petersfield, of any age from 9 to 14, in the arts of writing, arithmetic, mathematics and navigation so they could be apprenticed to masters of ships sailing in the East Indies". | The school was founded by ] in ]. Churcher was a wealthy local ], who had made his fortune through interests in the ]. His will, dated 1722, decreed that the College was to educate "10 or 12 local boys from Petersfield, of any age from 9 to 14, in the arts of writing, arithmetic, mathematics and navigation so they could be apprenticed to masters of ships sailing in the East Indies". Girls were first admitted to the school in '''????'''. Accordingly with the naval history, the college's four ] are named for renowned naval heros; ], ], ] and ]. | ||
| Under the terms of the will, Churcher's College was created as a non-denominational foundation, a status it has kept to this day. The school was originally in a fine 1729 building, which still stands in College Street. The school became increasingly popular due to its successes, and in 1881 the school moved to a new location close to the original site in Ramshill, where the school is still based today. However, the school's expanding population has meant there are many modern buildings alongside the original 1881 buildings. | Under the terms of the will, Churcher's College was created as a ] foundation, a status it has kept to this day. The school was originally in a fine ] building, which still stands in College Street. The school became increasingly popular due to its successes, and in ] the school moved to a new location close to the original site in Ramshill, where the school is still based today. However, the school's expanding population has meant there are many modern buildings alongside the original 1881 buildings. | ||
| In 1993 the school purchased ] in Petersfield, which became the Churcher's College Junior School. Like the Senior school before it, the junior school is very successful, and soon outgrew its premises. Following an unsuccessful attempt to relocate in Petersfield, the school eventually purchased Littlefield's School in Liphook, which from 2003 became the new site for the Junior School. | In ] the school purchased ] in Petersfield, which became the Churcher's College Junior School. Like the Senior school before it, the junior school is very successful, and soon outgrew its premises. Following an unsuccessful attempt to relocate in Petersfield, the school eventually purchased Littlefield's School in Liphook, which from 2003 became the new site for the Junior School. | ||
| The college has several famous ex-pupils, known as 'Old Churcherians', including rugby player Tim Rodber. | The college has several famous ex-pupils, known as 'Old Churcherians' or 'OCs', including rugby player Tim Rodber. | ||
| ===Sport and outdoor pursuits=== | |||
| The boys compete in ], ] and ], whilst the girls play ], ] and r]. | |||
| The team also has ], ], ], ] and ] teams and events. | |||
| There are also ] and ] programmes, as well as regular ] expeditions. | |||
| Churcher's College provides teams that compete in many physical contests, such as the ]. | |||
| ===Uniform=== | ===Uniform=== | ||
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| *''Junior Girls'' - Brown Blazer, White Blouse, Green & Red Tartan Skirt. | *''Junior Girls'' - Brown Blazer, White Blouse, Green & Red Tartan Skirt. | ||
| 6th formers are allowed more freedom in their dress code. Boys may wear a sports jacket, shirt and tie in a sensible colour, whereas the girls wear either skirt or trouser suits. | |||
| ===Alumni=== | |||
| The school's sports colours are red and dark blue. | |||
| ===Famous alumni=== | |||
| ] | ] | ||
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Churcher's College, is a public school (that is, an independent, fee-paying secondary school) in Petersfield, Hampshire, England. The current headmaster is Simon Williams, who replaced Geoffrey Buttle in September 2004.
As at most 'public schools', its pupils achieve very good exam results. 'Public schools' in the British sense are not state funded or run, rather they are independent secondary schools.
The school was founded by Richard Churcher in 1722. Churcher was a wealthy local philanthropist, who had made his fortune through interests in the British East India Company. His will, dated 1722, decreed that the College was to educate "10 or 12 local boys from Petersfield, of any age from 9 to 14, in the arts of writing, arithmetic, mathematics and navigation so they could be apprenticed to masters of ships sailing in the East Indies". Girls were first admitted to the school in ????. Accordingly with the naval history, the college's four houses are named for renowned naval heros; Drake, Grenville, Nelson and Rodney.
Under the terms of the will, Churcher's College was created as a non-denominational foundation, a status it has kept to this day. The school was originally in a fine 1729 building, which still stands in College Street. The school became increasingly popular due to its successes, and in 1881 the school moved to a new location close to the original site in Ramshill, where the school is still based today. However, the school's expanding population has meant there are many modern buildings alongside the original 1881 buildings.
In 1993 the school purchased Morton House School in Petersfield, which became the Churcher's College Junior School. Like the Senior school before it, the junior school is very successful, and soon outgrew its premises. Following an unsuccessful attempt to relocate in Petersfield, the school eventually purchased Littlefield's School in Liphook, which from 2003 became the new site for the Junior School.
The college has several famous ex-pupils, known as 'Old Churcherians' or 'OCs', including rugby player Tim Rodber.
Sport and outdoor pursuits
The boys compete in rugby, hockey and cricket, whilst the girls play netball, hockey and rrounders.
The team also has equestrianism, tennis, squash, swimming and athletics teams and events.
There are also Combined Cadet Force and Duke of Edinburgh Award programmes, as well as regular World Challenge expeditions.
Churcher's College provides teams that compete in many physical contests, such as the Ten Tors.
Uniform
- Senior Boys - Black Blazer, Red & Blue Striped Tie, White Shirt, Black Trousers.
- Senior Girls - Black Blazer, White Blouse, White & Black Tartan Skirt.
- Junior Boys - Brown Blazer, Green & Red Striped Tie, White Shirt, Black Trousers.
- Junior Girls - Brown Blazer, White Blouse, Green & Red Tartan Skirt.
6th formers are allowed more freedom in their dress code. Boys may wear a sports jacket, shirt and tie in a sensible colour, whereas the girls wear either skirt or trouser suits.
The school's sports colours are red and dark blue.