b"| EDUCATION |Top | EDUCATION | RESULTS for \x1fALLEYNSin 400 thAnniversary YearConfidence+Curiosity As Alleyns celebrates the 400 thyear of Edward Alleyns foundation of his =LEARNING School, the results provide yet more reason to be cheerful. Dedicated specialist teaching in Battersea provides the best groundingA lleyns Founder Edward Alleyn would surelyTwo delighted students from Alleyns for dyslexic and dyspraxic childrencelebrate a success this summer in the be proud as boys and girls at the school inschools anniversary yearDulwich have achieved an impressive sweep of GCSE grades, continuing the Schools long-running tradition of academic success.W hen a child falls behind at school, is43% of all grades awarded to Alleyns pupils were at theAlleyns highest possible Grade 9struggling to keep up with their peers71% of all grades awarded were at Grade 9 or 8or join in and share projects with their88% of all grades awarded were at Grade 9, 8 or 7 Schoolfellow students, often the first casualty isAlmost a quarter of pupils gained at least ten Grade 8stheir confidence.or betterIf your child is a slow reader or has problems with spelling,In this, our anniversary year, Headmaster Dr Savage said,We or even stumbles with pronunciation, they may be dyslexicwe can be sure that our Founder, Edward Alleyn, would and find it difficult to keep up in a mainstream educationbe delighted with the way in which our boys and girls are environment. Similarly dyspraxic children often struggleable to perform to the highest academic standard while Vwith physical co-ordination, at times show an awkward orremaining level-headed, kind and caring young people. -unusual posture which can set them apart in big schoolsAlleyns is highly regarded for its holistic ethos and caringll eyn'sthat are unable to tailor an educational pathway that suitscommunity within which boys and girls learn, grow and individual children.succeed together. The School is celebrating Alleyns 400 The Dominie in Battersea is an independent day schoolThe majority of Dominie students go on to return to(the 400th anniversary of Edward Alleyns foundation of specialising in education for dyslexic and dyspraxic childrenmainstream education and the school was delighted tohis College of Gods Gift in Dulwich) throughout 2019, aged between 6 and 12 years old.With a maximum of justrecently learn that two of their past students have gained 1stmarked both by commemorative events and an ambitiousOpen Events in thirty-two students, The Dominie has fabulous facilities inClass Honours degrees in Computer Sciences.fundraising campaign to further increase the number ofSeptember and what is almost a village-school setting and a dedicatedIf you would like to know more contact the school totransformational bursary places for children who mightNovember.teaching team who have the time and specialist skills toarrange a personal visit and a meeting with the leadershipnot otherwise be able to attend this happy and successful work closely with each child. Prospective pupils are invitedteam. school.to spend up to three days at The Dominie, when various assessments are carried out in order to know the childsCo-educational excellence in a caring specific needs.THE DOMINIE (INDEPENDENT SCHOOL) community for children aged 11 to 18. SCHOOLSGUIDEThe first objective at the school is to restore every55 Warriner Gardens ALLEYNS SCHOOL 2019 Open Events take place on: 10 September2019Townley Road, Dulwich, SE22 8SU at 2.30 pm (16+), 11 September at 2.00 pm (11+),TOP 30childs confidence and help them re-discover their naturalSW11 4DX INDEPENDENT t: 020 8557 1500 28 September from 9.30 am to 12 middaySECONDARYenthusiasm for learning. On that foundation, children aret: 020 7720 8783 (11+ and 16+), and 6 November at 2.00 pm (11+). SCHOOLtaken through a broad and balanced curriculum, mixed withe: info@thedominie.co.uke: reception@alleyns.org.ukw: alleyns.org.uk Help with fees is available. a wide range of after-school clubs and educational visits. w: thedominie.co.ukSee website for details.www.alleyns.org.uk | 020 8557 150034THE RIVER MAGAZINE|Autumn 2019 Townley Road, Dulwich SE22 8SUTHE RIVER MAGAZINE|Spring 201835"