The Benenden School and The John Wallis Academy Partnership
Our two schools share in a growing and reciprocal friendship which aims to promote the betterment of Benenden and The John Wallis Academy. The focus is upon the sharing of expertise, resources and opportunities to improve the education, aspiration and skill set of our respective communities.
How we work with The John Wallis Academy
We work in a variety of ways with John Wallis, some examples of which are listed below:
The Heads of both Schools sit on one another’s governing bodies
We provide the academy with help on policy scrutiny and strategic planning
Joint working between Heads of Departments at both Schools to share best practice
Art
Shared life drawing classes with the academy
Languages
Critical Language day event
Shared mock exam papers with the academy
Science
The academy visit us to carry out practical work
Share resources with them at A Level.
The academy Year 12 students looking at Medicine are invited to Medical Society Fridays
Geography
Share resources on essay writing skills
History
Support the possible transition to AQA at A Level
Mentoring
Six One Mentoring of the academy pupils
Dance
The academy perform at the Dance Show as part of the Benenden Arts Festival
UCAS/Careers
Regular invites to events
Offers of Oxbridge and Personal Statement support
Sharing of Benenden’s Careers and HE Bulletin
Combined Cadets Force (CCF)
Weekly CCF sessions