I think this is the main point. Ignore us old farts droning on about Mad Arry Allt, the reality is that unless a school or college is mind-numbingly bad (and 99.9% of them are not), a bright kid will do well.
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[Brighton] Varndean College Opinions
- Thread starter Green Cross Code Man
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I think this is the main point. Ignore us old farts droning on about Mad Arry Allt, the reality is that unless a school or college is mind-numbingly bad (and 99.9% of them are not), a bright kid will do well.
- Jul 10, 2003
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My kids went to Varndean and BHASVIC, but a few years ago now. Both very good, but my understanding is that Varndean is a bit more 'supportive' of students who may need support. BHASVIC is more 'get on with it'. Having said that, my kids thoroughly enjoyed and got on well at both. I believe that BHASVIC does do slightly better academically.
As I say, only what I understand talking to my kids, their friends and other ex pupils I have known.
As I say, only what I understand talking to my kids, their friends and other ex pupils I have known.
Green Cross Code Man
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Thanks for the replies, even the entertaining ones regarding past teachers!
They were helpful to read and crucially no one was dissing the college either.
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They were helpful to read and crucially no one was dissing the college either.
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Mexican Seagull
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Harry Alt
Fantastic teacher, got me a good A level in history - yes had a violent streak that got him into trouble, I remember having my head slammed into the desk over some ill advised comment - but he was great, amazingly he had been a consientious objector in the war. There were some real characters as teachers including the latin teacher who was a mean shot with chalk fired from his model roman catapult. Great memories!!
Fantastic teacher, got me a good A level in history - yes had a violent streak that got him into trouble, I remember having my head slammed into the desk over some ill advised comment - but he was great, amazingly he had been a consientious objector in the war. There were some real characters as teachers including the latin teacher who was a mean shot with chalk fired from his model roman catapult. Great memories!!
I think "a violent streak" is a fantastic euphemism. I didn't know he'd been a conchie though - I wonder why. He certainly wasn't against violence.
Winker Watson! He got me through my Latin O level. He is also fondly remember by Varndean's chess players. Sadly, he died rather young
Super Steve Earle
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I recall Watson was a tad overweight. But I did play in one of his chess teams. Loved the rifle club too, another team sport where I represented Varndean. Guessing that's long gone.
I went to that rifle club once. I had ten shots, none hit the target but the boy next to me had 11 holes in his. I was told not to come back
My kids don't believe it when I said there was a rifle range at the school. Can you imagine suggesting it now?
Mexican Seagull
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Don't remember the rifle club but do the Cadet Corps or whatever they where called (junior soldiers), that ended just as I was about to get into senior school, also remember there was boxing as one of the sports - that though also got stopped