The School Systems in Great Britain and Russia

The Plan of the Lesson: The types of schools around the world The school system in Britain and Russia Harrow William Farr school School № 337

Give the descriptions to the types of schools State school Boarding school Private school Co- educational school Single – sex school Specialists school

The School System in Britain Pre – school Primary Secondary The Sixth education education education form (age 2-3) (age 5-7) (age 7-11) 1 2 3 4 5

Harrow School

History. Harrow is one of Britain's leading independent schools still specialising in providing a high quality boarding school education for boys. The School was founded in 1572 by John Lyon of Preston. Lyon wanted a school for local boys. Harrow begin to take its current shape in the Victorian era. By the 19th century it was no longer a school for local boys, but one of the most prestigious public schools in Britain, attended by well-to-do boys from all over the country.

Aims: The main aim at Harrow is to teach in a way that interests and motivates pupils and to ensure that all pupils achieve outstanding examination results relative to their ability. To involve all pupils in a wide range of extra-curricular activities To promote spiritual and life skills

Curriculum All boys take English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Foreign languages (also Latin), Religious studies, Art, IT, PE.

Extra – curricular activities Music, drama, sports, art, photography, debating group, cookery, the school farm, fishing, subjects societies, excursions abroad (China, Canada, Malta, Egypt and many other countries).

Extra-curricular

Uniform Dark blue sweater, white shirt, black tie, grey trousers, tailcoat, black waistcoat and black shoes. All of this is topped off by a straw Harrow hat with a blue band.

William Farr Comprehensive School

History William Farr Comprehensive School is a Church of England school for 11 - 18 year olds, located in the village of Welton, near Lincoln. It was opened in 1952. The school was named after the vicar of Welton William Farr.

Aims To offer every pupil the opportunity to achieve their full potential, and develop their knowledge, skills of numeracy, technology, science, communication and linguistics, creative, physical, social, spiritual and academic skills. To provide moral and spiritual, personal and social development.

Curriculum The comprehensive academic curricular places equal value on scientific, technological, linguistic, artistic, creative abilities. All pupils take English, Maths, Science, PE, IT, Geography, History, Foreign languages, Art, Religious studies.

Extra-curricular activities Sports practices and matches, exhibitions, School council, Art and Music groups, concerts and pays, drama club, international trips (Pupils has visited Italy, France, the USA, India and other countries).

Uniform All pupils must wear uniform. There can be no exception to this rule. BOYS' SCHOOL UNIFORM BLAZER black BLAZER BADGE SWEATER light grey v-neck SHIRT pale blue of school style TROUSERS grey or black, only in school style SCHOOL TIE SOCKS black, white or grey SHOES black

GIRLS' SCHOOL UNIFORM BLAZER black BLAZER BADGE SWEATER light grey v-neck BLOUSE pale blue SKIRT grey TROUSERS grey or black SCHOOL TIE SOCKS black, white or grey TIGHTS black or natural SHOES black, with low heels.

Home task: Write a description of our school according to the plan – history, aim, curriculum, extra – curricular activities, school uniform. (100- 120 words)