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Tried and testedqualificationsfor sixth formstudentsCambridge Pre-U is developed with universitiesand taken by students across the UK.Cambridge International AS & A Level is a flexiblequalification with AS Level counting towardsA Level, taken by students around the world.Both qualifications are recognised byuniversities and offer stability,consistency and flexibility.Learn more about our post-16 qualifications byjoining our free event in London on 27 November.Sign up at www.cie.org.uk/eventsOur front page picturesNew music facilityBryanston School in Dorset officially opened itsnew state-of-the-art Music School building thismonth (October).Costing £8.5m the Tom Wheare Music Schoolreaffirms music’s place at the core of Bryanstonlife. It is named after retired headmaster TomWheare and is a replacement for Bryanston’sold Music School, which was built by pupils inthe 1950s.‘This is a hugely exciting and ambitiousdevelopment for the school,’ said Bryanston’sHead, Sarah Thomas. ‘Music has always beenat the heart of life at Bryanston and, with thecompletion of the new Music School, we nowhave a facility which meets the requirements ofthe talents and hard work of our pupils and staff.’The building’s centrepiece is a 300-seat concerthall with a 150 square metre stage designed tohold a large-scale symphony orchestra. The hallfeatures adjustable panels that can change thespace’s acoustics to suit a range of performersfrom soloists to a full orchestra.The concert hall itself has been named afterleading conductor Sir Mark Elder, who was apupil at Bryanston. The Tom Wheare MusicSchool also contains 35 teaching or practicerooms and offices, two large academicclassrooms, a recital room, a chamber musicroom, recording studios and a film-musicediting suite, two keyboard computer rooms, alarge percussion studio, a staff room, speciallysoundproofed band rooms and a courtyard areafor outdoor performances.Pictured: Bryanston School Head Sarah Thomas and Directorof Music Duncan Emerson outside the new Tom WheareMusic School at Bryanston.Pavilion underconstructionSee page 16In this issue...Head Questions Willshaw 05~ over his ‘better co-ed’ claimWill Faith in Marking Ever Return? 06~ ‘it’s hard to envisage when’Out of Character 10~ conference focus on emotional health & resilienceFresh Take on Learning French 14~ new approach gains popularity‘Fun & Exploration Can Disappear’ 15~ dangers of taking too many GCSEsProfile 24 ~ 25~ in conversation with Tim Hands‘Finding A Voice’ 26~ reflections on the HMC ConferenceWhy Study Classical Greek? 34~ after all it’s a dead language!‘Parental Support Should Never Be Underestimated’ 43~ head explains how mums & dads are deeply involvedEvery Pupil to Receive an iPad 44~ school goes digital in a big wayPlusHistoric unfairness in top grades 07Commemorating the First World War 08Changing Faces...Changing Places 09‘Real life isn’t about perfection’ 11Sporting elite inspire girls 12 ~ 13Energy/Green Focus Feature 17 ~ 19Schoolwear/Sport Focus Feature 20 ~ 23Music & Drama Focus Feature 27 ~ 32Are schools ready for parental leave? 33New teacher training programme 35Buildings Focus Feature 36 ~ 39Finance Focus Feature 40 ~ 42Tatler awards 44New Products & Services; The Digest 45 ~ 46Heads Hunted 47Is Your School Mentioned? See page 55 for an A~Z listingContact Us; Editorial Advisory Board; Key Personnel; Subscription Offer ~ page 47LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A SCHOOL OR NURSERYNational SchoolTransferFor a Professional – Confidential Servicewww.nationalschooltransfer.com Email: info@nationalschooltransfer.com Tel: +44 (0)1980 621251Independent Schools Magazine 3