Windsor Berkshire
Local news for Windsor Berkshire UK.Thursday, May 28, 2009
Eton College closes due to Swine Flu
The master of Eton College has decided to close the school for an additional week following half term. One of the boys was been tested positive for the H1N1 swine flu virus on Wednesday and the college has been shut to avoid spreading the potentially lethal disease.
The student, who has not been named, is thankfully described as only mildly unwell and is recovering at home.
Eton College, whose old boys include princes William and Harry, is one of the country's most expensive private schools with annual fees of around £20,000.
The student, who has not been named, is thankfully described as only mildly unwell and is recovering at home.
Eton College, whose old boys include princes William and Harry, is one of the country's most expensive private schools with annual fees of around £20,000.
Labels: eton, School, swine flu
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Windsor Boys' School in partnership with Eton College
Windsor Boys' School will be involved in a four-year partnership with Eton College.
According to the BBC, Schools Minister Andrew Adonis announced partnerships as a "new era for independent/state schools partnerships. " The purpose is to share sixth form expertise, including "raising aspirations" about university applications.
Eton has recently come under fire over its charitable status designation and is actively pursuing policies such as this that demonstrate how it helps a wider community and why it should retain that status.
According to the BBC, Schools Minister Andrew Adonis announced partnerships as a "new era for independent/state schools partnerships. " The purpose is to share sixth form expertise, including "raising aspirations" about university applications.
Eton has recently come under fire over its charitable status designation and is actively pursuing policies such as this that demonstrate how it helps a wider community and why it should retain that status.
Labels: college, education, eton, School, Windsor Boys
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