The Education and preparation of the Wales Children

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Curryong

The fact that St Thomas's is a co-educational school probably paid a large part in the Cambridges' choice. For the first time in modern history a British heir to the throne will be going to the same school as his sister. The fact that the school also has Montessori programmes for toddlers means too that Charlotte will be able to attend part time next year.

St Thomas's is a feeder school for Eton and for Marlborough, so, if George doesn't go to Ludgrove boarding school at eight years, he will probably go on to Eton at thirteen, the cut off point for St Thomas's, and Char can go on to Marlborough or another similar school.

TLLK

@Curryong-I have a feeling that George and Charlotte will not be enrolled in a boarding school at age 8 like William and Harry were decades ago. The Wessexes have not sent their children off at an early age and chose to keep them at home. I wonder  if this is the new choice of the BRF?

Curryong

We shall see, TLLK. We know Kate wasn't sent off to boarding school at eight and it may well be that the Cambridges are going to follow the Wessexes in that way. I suppose it will partly depend on George's personality at eight or nine. If George is an overly boisterous or perhaps a clingy and overly dependent child, Kate and William may decide that he might benefit from a boarding school environment. However, it does look as if he and Charlotte may well spend many years at St Thomas's, coming home in the evening and sharing in family activities, like the vast majority of British children.

TLLK

While Charles and Diana both attending boarding school at a young age, I have believe that neither of their sons liked being away from home. Wouldn't surprise me if that will influence the Cambridges' decision.

Curryong

^ Of course, when William and Kate become Prince and Princess of Wales, their schedule will become considerably more packed. I think because Charles was so busy the teenage Harry was left alone at Highgrove (except for the staff) more often than was good for him during the school holidays. I know that the van Straubenzees took him with their sons down to Cornwall sometimes.

Sometimes a decision has to be made in these circumstances that a boarding school near to Windsor (like Eton) or where the child can come home at weekends might be best. It's probably convenient for the Wessexes to have engagements during the week and not many in the evenings and they can take turns being at home with their children. That option's probably not going to be available for William and Kate as their children grow up.

amabel

Quote from: TLLK on March 25, 2017, 02:51:33 AM
While Charles and Diana both attending boarding school at a young age, I have believe that neither of their sons liked being away from home. Wouldn't surprise me if that will influence the Cambridges' decision.
I have never heard that they disliked boarding school. I think Diana didn'tl like tehm b being away but I never heard that they didn't like it.  however times are differnet now, and Will and Kate may opt for their children being at a day school for much longer

sara8150

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Jennifer

QuoteEverything you need to know about Prince George's new school

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have enrolled Prince George at Thomas's School in Battersea, which he will start attending from September. The young Prince, who will be four years old when the term commences, will be a part of a famous alumni as former pupils of Thomas's include singer Florence Welch and model Cara Delevingne as well as older sisters Poppy and Chloe Delevingne. Last week, Kensington Palace made the announcement in a statement, which read: "Their Royal Highnesses are delighted to have found a school where they are confident George will have a happy and successful start to his education."

The £6,110-a-term private school is for both boys and girls between the ages of four and 13. The institution has a strong focus on the arts, sports and outdoor activities in addition to academics. Thomas's Schools are a family run establishment which were set up by Joanna and David Thomas in 1971. The current principals, Ben and Tobyn Thomas, are the sons of the founders. Ben issued a statement, which said: "We are honoured and delighted that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen Thomas's Battersea for Prince George. We greatly look forward to welcoming him and all of our new pupils to the school in September."

The south London based school has 540 day pupils and is considered one of the best in the capital. There are also other Thomas's schools in Kensington, Clapham and Fulham. Thomas's Battersea school's website details the importance "to be kind" as well as boasting a teaching framework based on "enjoyment, learning and achievement". It states: "Whilst we are proud of our record of senior school entrance and scholarship successes, we place a greater emphasis on a set of core values, which include kindness, courtesy, confidence, humility and learning to be givers, not takers."

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TLLK

Prince George to start at ?busy, slightly chaotic? school - BT
QuoteThe school, where fees cost from £17,604 a year, was reviewed as "A big, busy, slightly chaotic school for cosmopolitan parents who want their children to have the best English education money can buy. That is what they want and, to a large degree, that is what they get".

TLLK

Speculation is that Kate will not accompany George to his first day of school tomorrow 9/7/17 due to her HG issues. We'll have to wait and see if William does this solo.

dianab

Thomas also is a feeder to top London day schools... i DONT think william and kate will be willing send their kids to boarding schools... just my feeling

Curryong

I certainly feel the Cambridges won't be sending them at the ages of 8-9, which was when Charles, Will, Harry were shunted off. Of course that all depends on just how busy each week Kate and William are going to be. They'll probably be Prince/Princess of Wales by then and there's a limit to how often you can leave your children with staff on evening engagements for example, let alone when they are on tour overseas. I suppose it also depends on how resilient the children are, too. Some kids, believe it or not, thrive in boarding school.

sara8150

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Curryong

A bit of an apprehensive look from young George as he clutches Daddy's hand and then the teacher's as well! . However, he probably settled down quite quickly and had a great day. A lot to tell Mum about when he got home, I'm sure.

sara8150

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tiaras

I know it's a boys school but I hope they don't stop the Eton tradition with William. George should get to go to that school, the experiences make those boys very well equipped to dealing with the real world. Yeah and some people thrive in boarding schools, you make lifelong friends and learn to problem solve without your parents at a young age which teaches independence.

Blue Clover

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I bet Kate's HG is really bad. It really does leave you unable to function at all. I had it with my daughter and I would never wish such an experience on my worst enemy.
I think it was really good that George had at least one parent with him today. I'm surprised Carole didn't go as a stand-in.  :o 
Also, Freddie of Kent went solo with his young daughter to the same school this morning.

Why does the British upper-class tradition of sending children as young as 8 years-old to boarding school make me cry? :no:  I would be totally terrified to send my daughter away so young.  :censored2:
I've heard so many cases of young, parentless kids being bullied or even sexually abused and having their lives ruined as a result. Many often wrote that they had no one to turn to in such cases. I know the tradition is less and less these days, so I don't think William and Kate will follow that norm.

This school seems very good and maybe George and Charlotte will stay through age 13 years and then George will go to Eton and Charlotte to some other prominent boarding school favored by the British elite.  :teehee:

dianab

Quote from: Curryong on September 07, 2017, 01:36:22 PM
I certainly feel the Cambridges won't be sending them at the ages of 8-9, which was when Charles, Will, Harry were shunted off. Of course that all depends on just how busy each week Kate and William are going to be. They'll probably be Prince/Princess of Wales by the
By then Monarchy will be destroyed... for good ... my 2 cents

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Curryong

Sorry, but if you think the British monarchy is going to be destroyed by the time George and Char are around 8 or 9, that is in about four to six years time, I have to strongly disagree. Even at its nadir just after Diana's death in the 1990s it was in no danger of collapse.

The last YouGov poll taken this August showed an 82% approval rating for the way the Queen is doing her job, William was on 78%. Those are figures politicians would die for. George's first day at school trended online, showing that people are interested. I can't see any chance of it collapsing actually. If they don't like Charles, and many don't, then there's always William for them to look forward to.

TLLK

Quote from: Curryong on September 07, 2017, 02:33:09 PM
A bit of an apprehensive look from young George as he clutches Daddy's hand and then the teacher's as well! . However, he probably settled down quite quickly and had a great day. A lot to tell Mum about when he got home, I'm sure.
Saw the same looks today as I welcomed 23 four year-old students to their first day of Pre-Kindergarten. First day of school for many children around the world. I noticed that George Cambridge will be joined by Maud Windsor (Lord/Lady Frederick Windsor's daughter) at St. Thomas Battersea as well.

Sorry that Kate could not make it today, but William seemed relieved that he wasn't one of the parents who had a difficult time with their little ones on the first day.

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LouisFerdinand

I like the fact that George shall be referred to as George Cambridge. At least he knows that his father is the Duke of Cambridge.


Curryong

^ I can't remember my first day at school. I must have blanked it out  :D though I don't think I cried, just silently absorbed it all I suppose. That first step into the world away from the safety of home and Mum and Dad is always a bit scary I'm sure, for youngsters all round the world. As is that first day at senior/High School of course, as well as for those children whose parents move around a lot because of their jobs. One of my sons in law attended a dozen schools during his childhood. Still, at least these kids get a chance to attend school. Many in the Third World and in war zones don't, unfortunately.