CHUKCHEII'S COLLEGE Annual Report & Financial Statqments For the year ended 31 August 2024 Registered company number: 10813349 Registered charity number: 1173833 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE CONTENTS OF THE CONSOUDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Ito26 Report of the Independent Auditors 27to29 Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities 30 Consolidated Balance Sheet 31 Charity Balance Sheet 32 Cash Flow Statement 33 Notes to the Cash Flow Statement Notes to the Financial Statements 3Sto53 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31ST AUGUST2024 GOVERNORS, DIRECTORS AND CHARITY TRUSTEES The Governors of Churcherfs College 1.the College") are the College's tharity trustees under charity law. The members of the Governing Body who served in office as Governors during the year and subsequently are detailed below. The list also shows those Governors who are also directors of the subsidiary company Chur¢he¢s College Enterprises Ltd ICCE Ltd). Narne Govemor Sta￿s C Strick (Chairl Co-opted 131 J Bloomer (Vice Chairman) Co-opted S Barrett Co-opted (i) 13) S Beecham Co-opted K Bush Co-opted J Franklin Co-opted T Henderson Co-opted C Herraman-Stower5 Iretired December 20231 R Ingram Co-opted Co-opted Cjay Co-opted W Ajones Co-opted 141 P Lawrence Co-opted 141 M Leigh Co-opted Rmay Co-opted J Morris (from January 20241 Co-opted D Moses Co-opted R Oates Junior School Parents, Association- Nominated Governor Senior School Parents, Association- Nominated Governor M Steven 111 Management Committee (General Purpose and Finance) 121 Directors of the Subsidiary Company Churcherfs College Enterprises Ltd 131 Nomination5 Sub Committee 141 Goodfield Project Steering Committee During the year the activities of the Governing Body were supported by three committees and a subsidiary board, the membership of which is shown above for each Governor. At the end ofthe year there were 17 Governors. The maximum number of Governors allowed under the Articles of Association remains 20. CHUKCHER'S COLLEGE Page I CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 OFFICERS l¢urrently and throughout the year) S Williams MA Bsc Heodmaster- Churcher'5 College Mr N S Medley MPhys Bursor und aerk to the Governors PRINCIPAL ADDRESS AND REGISTERED OFFICE Ramshill. Petersfield. Hampshire GU314AS AUDITORS Sheen Stickland. The Engine House, 77 Station Road. Petersfield. Hampshire GU32 3FQ BANKERS Lloyd5 Bank. 5 The Square. Petersfield. Hampshire GU32 3HL LEGAL ADVISORS & SOLICITORS Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP. Narrow Quay House. Narrow Quay. Bristol BSI 4QA WEBSITE www.churcherscolle e.com CHUKCHER'S COLLEGE Page 2 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 The Trustees present their report and the audited financial statement5 of the charity for the Year ended 31 August 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" IFRS 1021 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charitv. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Churcherfs College {"the College") was founded in 1722. The College's legal status is that of a charitable company limited by guarantee with company number 10813349 and a registered charity number 1173833. The College operates two schools known as Churchels College Juniorschool and Nursery. and Churcherfs College Senior School. There is one Governing Body for the two Schools. Details of the members of the Governing Body. together with the College's officers and principal advisers. are given on pages l and 2. The College has a wholly owned trading subsidiary Churcherfs College Enterprise Ltd (Company Number: 5770329} which operates and maintains a swimming pool at the Senior School. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng Documents The Company is governed by its 'Articles of A550Ciation' document which was adopted and approved by the Charity Commission with effect from I September 2017. and amended in 2020. Governlng Bodv The Governing 8ody is self-appointing, with either S-year (for Co-opted Members) or 3-year Ifor Nominated Members) terms of office. Members returning at the end of these terms can be re-elerted subjett to the provision of a maximum two consecutive terms unless a further term 15 agreed by the Board as being in the best interests of the Charitv. New members of the Governing Body are elected following nominations from the Governors. from the Committees of the Parents, Associations, or from the College's officers based on the candidates, professional qualities, experience, personal competence and local availability. Recrultment and Training of Govemors New Governors are inducted into the workings of the College and its schools, including Governing Body procedures and school policies. at induction sessions organised for them by the Head and Bursar. The new Governors also attend specialist training courses on the role and responsibilities of charity trustees. Members of the Governing Body attend internal and external trustee training sessions and information Courses designed to keep them informed and updated on current issues in the sector and regulatory requirements. Organisational Management The members of the Governing Body, as the charity trustees and company directors, are legally responsible for the overall management and control of the College and its senior and junior schools. They meet three times a year. A Management (Finance and General Purposes) Committee meets more frequently and is joined by the Headmaster and Bursar to whom the day to day running of the school is delegated, who in turn are supported by their Senior Management and Bursary Management Teams. CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 3 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Our Ethos, Strategy and Policles Our Governors are responsible for setting a strategy for achieving the objertives they have set. The focus of our strategy is on the development of our pupils. their continued high levels of academic and co-curricular achievement and to further widen access to the education our School provides. In taking forward our strategy we: Review and benchmark the School's academic syllabus, teaching and examination results- Ensure the range of co-curricular activities available to our pupils 15 Stimulating and challengin Invest in technology and the infrastructure of the School: Co-operate and share resources with local schools; Continue to review and develop our methods for awarding bursaries and scholarship5 to ensure wider access to pupils from all bèckgrounds- Seek to review. promote and minimise the environmental impart of the school business. A Carlng School Serving our Local Community and Society Churcher's College is a charitable company limited by guarantee which seeks to benefit the public through the pursuit of it5 Stated aims. Our fees are set at a level to ensure the financial viability of the khool and at a level that is consistent with our aim of providing a first-class traditional education to our pupils. Our School welcomes pupils from all backgrounds. To admit a prospertive pupil. we need to be satisfied that our School will be able to educate and develop a prospective pupil to the best of their potential and in line with the general standards achieved by their peers. Entrance intervieV￿ and a55essment5 are undertaken to satisfy ourselves and parents that potential pupils can cope with the pace of learning and benefit from the education we provide. An individual's economic status, sex, gender reassignment. ethnicity, race, religion or disability do not form part of our assessment processes. We are an equal opportunity organisation and are committed to a working environment that is free from any form of discrimination on the basis of age, sex. marriage and civil partnership. gender reassignment, race, disability, sexual orientation. religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity and part-time or fixed term employment. We will make reasonable adjustments to meet the needs of staff or pupils who have a disability. Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupi15 and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Parents are given regular information about their children's academic progress and social development and wellbeing through parent evenings in addition to half tefmly grading cards and traditional end of term and year reports. We also maintain regular contact with parents throughout the year through informal contacts and through our various publications. A strong school-home partnership is a defining feature of the school. Senior School pupils have a Form Tutor (Personal Tutor in the Sixth Forml who is responsible foroverseeing pastoral care and academic development, as well as a Head of House who provides continuity of care during a pupil's time at the school. Access Policy It is important ta us that access to the education we offer is not restricted to those who can afford our fees. We believe our pupils benefit from learning within a diverse tommunity. A Ereat deal of learning occur5 through social interaction. conversation and shared experiences which helps our pupils develop an understanding of the perspectives of other people that will be vital in their adult lives. CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 4 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 GENERAL AIMS The School's statement of intent is as follows- We seek to give the widest range of experiences but also the opportunity to be the best. Children at Churcherfs thrive in an atmosphere of high expectation but even higher achievement in a happy, well-disciplined and carin8 environment. Excellent examination results are clearly important: the achievement of these forms a core element of a thild's time here. Equally the development of self-esteem. moral values and leadership are vitally important parts of a child's education. By developing the full academic. creative and sporting talents of the girls and boys. within the context of social awareness. our aim is to fully prepare them for all they will face in the dynamic and challenging world we live in. The pupils of Churcherfs College become confident but not arrogant. responsible, respected and selfless citizens in a world which will require gifted flexible young people of character, dedication and compassion. Our Oblectlves Forstudents.. To develop self-esteem by encouraging and recognising involvement and achievements in adivities both inside and outside the classroom and inside and outside school. To value all activities equally. To encourage personal and collettive ambition. challenge and endeavour. To encourage academic independence. enterprise and to enjoy learning. To provide a range of opportunities and experiences to Strengthen talents and key skills such as le3dership, teamwork, sociability, loyalty, commitment, communication. sustainability. problem-solvin& creative and critical thinking, integrity, competence and self-assurance. To offer equal opportunities to all students. To promote equality of opportunity based on protected characteristics such a5 gender, age, disability. ethnicity, sexual orientation. religion and background. To promote a sense of physical and mental well-being. To prepare students for life beyond Churcherfs. To facilitate access to the most appropriate pathway post Churchees. including access to top universities and the most competitive courses. To ensure education is placed in the context of the 50ciety in which we live. To create an inclusive community for the students where parents and the local community are involved in school life, where there is a strong school-home partnership and an all pervading philanthropic spirit. To provide a continuity of care, ethos and accomplishment from 3 years old to 18. To extend support beyond Churcherfs. For Staff.. To celebrate and recognise the contribution of all staff. Teaching and Operational. To aspire to be energetic. self-motivated and high achieving. To promote inclusion l involvement of all into Churcherfs school life both inside and outside the classroom. To encourage collective and personal ambition and development. To inspire creativity and innovative approaches. To promote positive mental health and well-bein& and healthy home.work place balance. To maintain a community of carin& collegiate stsff. To encourage all to lead by example. To encourage a 'can do attitude,. To continue to develop professionally. To make an active contribution to the academic. pastoral and extra-curricular life of the school. CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 5 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Strateglc Development Plan The Governors and the School Senior Management Team annually review and monitor the Strategic Development Plan of the school. During the year 2023-24 the Strategic Development Plan for the period 2020-2025 has been used to guide investment and initiatives Within the annual planning and budgeting cycle. Updates have been made to reflect items now completed and to include new and emergent priorities. Alongside other areas. the Strategic Development Plan includes, for example. the following elements: A celebration of the 300-year history of the school to include-. The reinforcement of the relationships with alumni and the town of Petersfield- b. the creation of a 'professional connections, community.. evidence of the school's commitment to the community and the social. economic and ecological environment of Petersfield with. for example, the creation of Tercentenary Wood,. the opening of the new Music School and the Goodfield Design & Technology buildin& strengthening of the Richard Churcher Foundation and the funds to support Bursary Awards. 2. The further development of the use of information technology in the school. The development of a Wellbeing Centre and strengthening of support for emotional as well as physical well- being including enhanced Counselling support. 4. The reinforcement of a gender non-binary environment including consideration of uniform regulations and The Atheno Project. Enhancement of pupil voice through. for example. enhanced roles for the School Council and the Peer Mentor system. The introduction of alternative pension provision option5 and a cap on the cost of pension contributions. Facility refurbishment and development including expansion of the Junior School allowing two-form provision for infants, a new art block at the Junior School. and upgraded dining facilities at both schools. Sustainability initiatives including the installation of solar panels on the swimming pool and other roots. Assessment of the consequences arising from. and development of the school's response to, the loss of charitable relief on business rates and the imposition of VAT on school fees 2025. CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 6 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Charitable Purpose. Community IrNolvement, Outreach & Public Benefft To assist atcess, the school operates a means-tested bursary scheme supported by the Richard Churcher Foundation IRCFI. Details of the RCF and the bursary awards are set out elsewhere in this report. The school is very active in the local community. with a number of longstanding relationships with public benefit sitting alongside new projects added every year. Some of the highlights are as follows. Community Artion Support- Penn's Place Path Building Project- June 2024 Churcher's College students started the three-year proce55 of tonnecting the Serpent Trail to the path behind Petersfield Rugby Club. The laid about 70 metres of the path which will eventually cover 265 metres. The path goes over Churcher's College land and will create a new path for the Petersfield Community- Churcheff s College students also maintained the Tercentenary Wood planted by Governors. staff and students in 2022. The students labelled the trees and started working out the attrition rate. Remembrance Parade and Concert The school provide5 a Wind Band. technical equipment. Staffing and printing of the orders of service to 5UPPOrt the annual Remembrance Parade in Petersfield. The school's CCF contingent marches through the town and provide a focus to the service. The occasion represents a key fundraising opportunity for the British Legion. The school also hosts an annual Remembrance Concert in St Peterfs Church. Petersfield. featuring the College Orchestra. Senior Choir and other choral ensemble. The event is open to the public and all proceeds go to the British Legion. Transport Support in the Community With the rising cost of transport, we support a number of local groups with access to our minibuses to facilitate their trips and community work in and around the Petersfield, Hampshire/Surrey & Sussex Area. Primary schoo15 in Froxfield, Sheet. Steep. Li55, Herne and Liphook have used our tran5POrt during theyear. Liss Crossover Youth Group. Age Concern, King's Arrn Youth Project and Scout group5 have also regularly used our minibuses to support their community action. Muslc. Drama and Events in the Commtsnlty During the year, the school's musicians were involved in a number of events including- GCSE musicians performing in local nursing home. Lunchtime concert5, Carol Services. Spring Concert and Remembrance Concert in St. Peterf5 Church, Petersfield, with proceeds to charity. Rock School oft Saturdays open to local community. Letting of facilities to local and regional bands and orchestras. On-going relationships with local and county music ensembles: Hampshire Youth Orchestra. Petersfield Orchestra, Petersfield Youth Theatre, Southern County Youth Jazz Orchestra. . CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 7 CHURCHEA'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Audio-visual & Technlcal Support in the Communlty The school's technical team provided equipment and transport for Remembrance Sunday. PA equipment for the Butser Hill Challenge and the occasional loan of equipment to local amateur dramatic societies. Outdoor & Adventurous Artlvltles in the Community Our Adventure Department has been providing staff, knowledge and guidance to Sheet Scouts, providing their leaders with the opportunity to jOlD our training weekends for DofE. Petersfield Scouts also often use the School facilities without char8e for fundraising. Old tents and other equipment have been donated to local Scout Groups. Sport in the Communlty Petersfield Cricket Club (PCC) The school maintains a relationship with PCC involving the use of our Penns Place playing field free of tharge. The club has use of our Indoor Net Facility during the Winter Season. Joint initiatives promoting and developing girls. cricket continue to progress. Petersfield Rugby Club and The RFU Links with PRC continue with shared use of each otherfs facilities to support busy programmes of rugby across both organisations. The school provides the club with use of our Penns Place playing fields for Sunday fixtures free of charge, while we use the club's changing facilities for matches. The school and club run linked events such as the 'Friday Night Lights, merging the school and PRC communities. The introduction of the tradition of competing for the 'The Frank Guv Cup, at the end of the Autumn Term involves all year groups facing PRC in a 'Festival of RugbV under the lights of the PRC pavilion. The school has also supported the running of RFC CPD and Community Courses providing the venue and equipment for these courses to take place. which are open to external coaches and officials. Swimming Pool Lotal School User Groups Our excellent swimming pool facility continues to be utilised for local school use in and around the school timetable. Structured swimming lessons are provided on an 'at cosv basis for Herne Junior Sthool. Froxfield Primary School, Liss Junior & Infants School and Langrish School. Swimming Pool External Club User Group5 The school provides use of our swimming pool and facilities for meetings and gym space and land training for a number of external organisations and groups including Portsmouth and District Synchronised Swimming Club. CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 8 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 But5er Hlll Challenge The school organises the annual Butser Hill Challenge, a local running race that the school has supported for many years as a sponsor. It is a unique event. being the UK'S most 50Utherly Fell race with the adult race taking on a S-mile course with multiple ascents of Butser Hill, one of the highest points on the South Downs. The event involves children's race5 from year 3 to sixth form along with the Senior race. Over the years the race has raised many thousands of pounds for local charities. The New Blendworth Centre is our charity partner for this event. The Centre provides day provision for P05t-19 year old people with varying degrees of learning difficulties/disabilities and offers work-orientated placements aiming to support individual goals, encourage friendships. raise self-esteem and promote confidence and independence. The 2023 event was a Ereat success. with record number of runners competing tompared with recent years desplte torrential rain and thunderstorm conditions. The school races proved the most popular with 41 Schools being represented from year 3 to year 11 age groups and many sixth formers taking on the full 5 mile fell race. £1,750 was raised for The New Blendworth Centre. Summer Solstice Event Raising Funds for Homestart Butser We continue our partnership with the Queen Elizabeth Country Park and The Sustainability Centre in the support of the Community Event of the 'Summer Solstice Challenge., an 18km overnight walk from Beacon Hill on the South Downs Way arriving at the peak of Butser Hill at Sunrise on the Solstice. Churcher's provided support on the infrastructure and logistical management of the walk with a large number of pupils. parents and staff taking part to support the marshalling of the event. The expertise of our Adventure Department and staff safely managed approximately 250 participants along the route, much of which was in complete darkness. Walkers were met by a Druid society who performed an impressive Solstice ceremony to welcome in the sunrise at the top of Butser Hill. The unique event raised £600 for one of our charity partners Home-start Butser. CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 9 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Maddvs Mark- An evenlng with Na55ar Hu55aln. Aprll 2024 In April we worked with one of our partner charities Maddy's Mark, in the organisation of 'An Evening with Nasserf. The Sky Sports cricket commentator and former England Captain, Nasser Hussain 08E. joined an audience of over 400 fans at Churcherfs College to share his experiences, wisdom and anecdotes. to raise funds for local charity. Madd￿5 Mark. The event raised approx. £10,000 for MaddWs Mark. a charity established in memory of Old Churcherian. Maddy Lawrence. by her familv. Flrst Ald Outreach We are lucky enough to have a first aid trainer and emergency responder within our staff body. who runs termly first aid courses for staff. with spare places offered out to community groups free of charge. In May 2024 3 place wa5 provided to Butser Ancient Farm staff members. a local historical educational centre. Lo¢al Charlty Facility Users We continue to provide free use of facilities to our partner charities who use our facilities for their fundraising events throughout the academic year, including: Butser Home Start- AGM and Family Fun Rosemary Foundation- Fundraising Fashion Show RNLI- Quiz Evening Macmillan Cancer Petersfield and District Scout- use of the climbing wall and field facilities The Charlties Commlttee The Charities Committees at both the Senior and Junior Schools are very active, with decisions and nominated charities being decided on by the students. During the school year 2023124 events run by and involving the pupils raised £20,533 for a range of charities and organisations. School in a Bag Charlty Partnershlp 'School in a Bag, is our main school charity partner. an inÉtiative that delivers ru¢￿ack$ full of statlonary, learning resources and eating utensils to poor orphan. vulnerable ènd disaster affected children. The CEO of School in a Bag, Luke Simons, came into Churcherfs to deliver the whole school assembly ahead of our October non-uniform day where each pupil donated money to the charity. In addition to the assembly. a production line was set up in the gallery and the I" year pupils expertly packed 200 bags with equipment ready to be sent off to Ukraine with each bag Containing a tracking number for the pupils to see where exactly their bag was sent to. Wear Something Plnv Day The start of the summer term contained a very special day, Wear Something Pink,, in memory of Islè, a first-year pupil who tragically died in a road traffic accident earlier in the year. The pupils were encouraged to wear something pink and the day started with form IC taking part in a Dance-a-thon before Isla's family were shown around the new Pink Garden planted by Isla's friends and a new paved seating area with 'lsla's bench,. kindly donated by a parent. Over £3,600 was raised with all donations going to Shooting Starf5 Children Hospices. CHUIICHER'S COLLEGE Page 10 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Whole School Charlty Fete and Relay Finals The end of year charity afternoon was a huge success. Combining a charity fete with a school first, the House Relay Fina15. Stalls at the fete, organised and run by the team of L6th Charities Committee members, included Sponge a Teacher, Ice Cream, Coconut Shy and many more. We raised a huge £3.550 for Maddvs Mark. a charity very close to the school and ourcommunity. Charlty Committee EveTrts: Christmas Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day ljunior & Senior) Morocco Appeal- clothing and equipment donations following the Moroccan Earthquake Reindeer Run in Aid of Chestnut House Ilst yrl Lower School Disco Ist-3rd yrs in support of Rainbow Trust Charity Haunted Library Event for BluePrintforAII Non-uniform Oays in support of MIND, Action Through Enterprise, Rural Refugee Ne￿Ork The 8enefactors' Receptlon At the end of November, it was our gre3t pleasure to come together in the Donald Brooks Auditorium for the inaugural Benefactors, Reception where we thanked over 70 members of the Churcher's community who have shown their stjpport to the Richard Churcher Foundation and Development Office activities this year. The Headmaster spoke about how our sUPPOrters' contribution5 can be absolutely life-changing for a bursary recipient, yet the impact goes far wider than that. to benefit the whole school community. - CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 11 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Pupil Numbers ond Fees Our educational activities are carried out through our Senior and Junior Schools. The average number of pupils at the Senior School was 1.04812022123 average- 10311 and at the Junior School the average was 23912022123 average= 2321. Our 17 Nursery pupi1512022123 average- 231 attended a chosen number of sessions acros5 each week. The Governors carefully reviewed fees with respect to affordability, inflation. and the Governors. desire to preserve the school's breadth and quality of delivery while maintaining the competitive position of ourfee levels and value for money in comparison to other independent schools in the region. With 5UStained high price inflation and pay inflation having eroded fees in real terrns over retent years, the Governors determined that a fee increase of 6.5% in both schools was necessary for 2024125 in order to achieve these aims. The 2023124 fees and the increase for 2024125 are below. 23124 Per Term £4,175 £4,455 £6.245 24125 Autumn Term £4,445 £4,745 £6,650 Junior School (Reception to Year 21 Junior School Iyears 3 to 61 Senior School IAII Years) Academic Churcherfs College A Level Results 2024 There will be few who might suggest that Paris and the Olympics were the curtain-raiser to the A Level exam results dav but, as one online newspaper suggested. there are similaritie5. As with the Olympics, years of hard work come to fruition as A Level students open their results. hoping for a place on the medal podium and richly deserved applause for their achievements,. just reward for all their talents but especially their efforts. It Is certainly a bumper year of the equivalent of Gold. Silver and Bronze medals, A* A and B grades. for the Churcher'5 College students, with more achievin8 these top three grades than ever before, laying aside the three years of COVID adjustments. Year 2017 20 20 %A" %A*&A 47.1 %A*toB %A"toC 915 %A"toD %A•toE I￿.0 212 55.8 87.8 97.7 I￿.0 2&3 63.2 85.8 3D.O 1().9 Y3.1 IL.U.L", iu.1 l)1.9 IUO.LXJ JJ2.2. 92.4 91.2 59.1 8L3 9&5 97.3 I￿.0 Just 35 the GB Olympic team can share the glory of the team performance. it is the success of the individual athletes that is most worthy of celebration. Likewise, along with the joy of the overall school results, the individual Churcher's students have absolutely excelled themselves. There were six students with at least three 'gold medals,. A* exam results- a further twenty with two A. grades from their three exams and fifty with nothing lower than A* and A grades. If there was a Brade or medal above gold then Churcherfs College student Louisa Moor would be awarded that; the Oxford. Cambridge and the Royal Society of Arts examination board have written to congratulate her on achieving one of the top grades in the country in her Fine Art exam. and that says nothing of the A* grades she achieved in Biology, Chemistry and her Extended Project Qualification. Joel Ireland would join Louisa on thattop step with his four A* grades, a place he is accustomed to as a national award-winning gymnast. cake decorator and public speaker. CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 12 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Huge enterprise and endeavour with just reward inside and outside the classroom. that is a hallmark of Churcher's College. the breadth and depth of achievement here herald5 huge success beyond school for the Churcherfs College students. Paris and Petersfield, so much and 50 many to celebratel Churcherfs College GCSE Results 2024 As athletes who enjoyed Olympic glory in Pari5 find. the better you become, the harder it is to get better. to achieve personal bests, but. despite this, personal bests still keep coming at Churcherfs College. With around a quarter of exams at gold medal winning grade 9 and over SO% of all exams grade 9 and 8. this year's GCSE results for Churcher's bring many a smile to many a face and better-than-ever levels of success. With such stunning achievements at GCSE, and on the back of hugely impressive A Level results. demand for places in the Sixth Form at Churcher's College remains exceptionally high but it is not just about academic results. Just after they had clearly performed so well in the exam hall, over two hundred Churcherfs musicians were on the professional stage in London at Cadogan Hall enjoying standing ovation5' and over the summer there were expeditions to Mozambique, Eswatini and Norway, a team was completing the Welsh 30005, the choir wa5 performing on stage at Disneyland Paris, there was national recognition for our drama and art and, after all the regional and national sporting success of last year, pre-season training is just about to begin for the coming year. Another day with so much joy and reward for all at Churcherfs! 2018 22.0 26.0 43.5 65.7 83.9 94.2 98.3 98.5 98.6 2019 49.8 71.2 99.8 2020 35.5 62.5 85.0 95.7 99.6 100.0 i(x).o 2021 30.3 56.4 79.2 93.5 99.1 100.0 i(K>.O 2022 25.6 49.4 74.1 88.8 97.5 99.4 99.9 2023 2024 23.0 49.1 51.6 73.7 74.9 97.9 98.5 I￿.0 I￿.0 25.5 93.0 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 13 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Extra-currlcular Activitles The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities for pupils which help to boost pupils. self-confidence and contribute to their well-being. The activities fall under the main headings of- cerebral: creative: adventure: enterprise,. altruistic and physical. Many activities rely on parent volunteers and this has allowed growth and free choice with activities including OSCA, an outdoor adventure group for nearly all 2nd year pupils. the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. the Combined Cadet Force. the Devises to Westminster canoe race. the Ten Tors. challenge on Dartmoor and the Welsh 30(X)s challenge. -41 h CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 14 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 TEN TORS 11! CHUKCHER'S COLLEGE Page 15 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 The Duke of Edinburgh Award programme and the number of participants has also grown exponentially, with 287 pupils participating during 2023124- 129 undertaking the Bronze award, 76 the Silver award, and 582 pupils the Gold award. The focus of growing our record DofE completion rates {belowl and burgeoning CCF provision will continue in 2024125. DofE Awards Completed 2021122 2022123 39 40 2020121 37 2023124 57 Gold Silver 42 56 56 93 Bronze 113 102 125 112 Totsl 192 197 221 262 Other adventurous activities included the school's return to the Ten Tors event. with 20 students in two 35-mile teams 14, year cadets) and one 45-mile team (Lower Sixth students), and the Devizes to Westminster canoe race with 14 Lower Sixth pupils participating. In August a team of six sixth form students attempted the We15h 30(MJs', a classic fellwalking endurance challenge in which participants aim to scale all IS Welsh peaks over 3,000 feet tall, ideally within 24 hours from first to final summit. The total route is over 50km in length and includes around 4,000m of ascent. Over half of the total 35cent was completed in August before hurricane force wind5 forced a 'stop the clock, adjournment. with the team due to return and complete the challenge in autumn 2024. AI; CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 16 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Academic clubs include the debating club. science clubs. computer club. thess and other brain games which are held in the Library. Creative clubs include drama. dance. LAMDA. fashion and textiles, and the Green Power. Over 400 pupils are involved in music every week in addition to their music lessons. Approximately 20 pupils are involved as a Tech Team assisting in various productions. Green and Eco Incentives The school Continues to involve pupils in pursuing a range of eco initiatives under the Green Flag scheme launched by Eco-schools, focusing on water, transport. marine and air quality. Examples of initiatives in the last year are.. Whole School Assembly regarding the declining numbers of insects and its correlation with the falling sperm count of men and falling fertility of women. This wa5 linked to the idea of reducing use of pesticides. which the Grounds team have supported during the year. Planting the herb garden. which now provides fresh herbs for school lunches on a daily basis. Installing an air-quality monitor which will give real-time data about the quality of the air on the school site. "&"IA CHURCHER'S . COLLEGE Page 17 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Sport Results 2021122 2022123 Girls 2023124 Boys Girls 82% 66% ioi Gids Rugby 69% 71% 107 36% li 42% 34% 109 65% 127 62% 13 Played R￿bY fs io 69% 45% 131 Hockey 15% 49% 154 28% 48% 146129) 42% 51% 182 25 47% 55% 191 11% 52% 170 55% 122 (301 Played i" vii Netball 58% 160 icket i'xi 36% 41% 73 36% 59% 75% 69% 48% 62 29 (4) mlxed O 67% 6f 77 37 (3) Tennls 1st 22 (rn￿ed li mlxed 15 mlxed O mixed O Note5'. win ratio Brackets = cancelled matches THE WORLD SCHOOLS NETBALL CUP 2024 CHUIICHER'S COLLEGE Page 18 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315r AUGUST 2024 Ji. I'.i.'¥ CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 19 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Music & Dnymo The continuing enthusiasm for Music and the gfowing enthusiasm for Drama is clear from the number of exam certificates being awarded. Music & Drama Grade I 2021122 Music Drama 2022123 Music Diama 2023124 Music Diama io 19 21 31 37 17 12 25 13 38 22 19 18 41 26 28 25 22 37 15 li iio 14 140 li 93 16 174 19 188 TOTAL 107 There are currently more than 400 individual music lessons whith take place weekly. and the many groups and ensembles include: Senior Choir Jozz Band Senior Wind Band Junior Choir SSA Choir Senior Chamber Choir Junior Chamber Choir Senior Jazz Quintet Blues Group Or¢hestra Junior Jazz Improvisation Group Four Brass Groups (Quartets} Guitar Group Saxophone Group Junior Wind Band Junior Strings Clarinet Group Recorder Group Flute Group Singerlsongwriter Club Five String Quartets Music Teach aub Rock School Barbershop Group AI. CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 20 CHURCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 Liii¢m rance CHURCHER'S COLLEGE Page 21 CHVRCHER'S COLLEGE REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 CHURCHERS COLLEGE 11. 12 & 13 December 2023 Sports Hall at 7.30pm BI￿￿. churCh•r￿OI1•g•.¢0M1wh4t•oTr CHURCHER'S COLLEGE • seV￿1(AL The Musical 5- 8 February 2024 The Festival Hall, Petersfield at pm CHUKC COLL CIIURCIIIR'S LLILLEGE NIGHT'S DREAM AMADEUS 19- 21 June 2024 .pm HI. PF. I l.:K sFI.IFF EII trrr'nr{I'Jnc* ift j i. the gwunds ofChurche