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Our Dukies love a challenge!
As a unique and iconic place to study for GCSEs and A Levels, our School regularly challenges our students – whether they be trekking in Borneo, tracking each other at CCF Camp, performing new dance routines on the big stage or proudly representing their school on Grand Day.
Trooping the Colour on Grand Day
Admiral of the Fleet, The Lord Boyce, was guest of honour and Inspecting Of cer at the School’s annual Grand Day celebrations in which pupils perform a Trooping the Colour ceremony. The whole school paraded in full ceremonial uniform, accompanied by the school’s Military band.
The Lord Boyce, KG GCB OBE DL, told pupils and parents: “The Duke of York’s Royal Military School provides a haven of stability and security for children of forces families. Today, forces are working hard all round the world, on land, in the air, on water or under the water, and it’s of enormous worth to serving parents to know that their family is safe and being well educated.”
Students performed a variety show of music, drama and dance for parents and friends on the night before Grand Day.
Tackling the jungle in Borneo
Every two years, the School’s RSM organises a trip that will challenge students, building character and resilience. This year, they visited Borneo. Students trekked miles through the jungle encountering leeches, snakes, poisonous toads and insects along the way, lived simply in tin huts with no running water, learnt about the locals’ lives and saw wildlife such as crocodiles and monkeys completely at ease in their own habitat.
Camou age and Camp building in Crowborough
Meanwhile, 75 Year 10 and Year 12 students enjoyed their Combined Cadet Force week
in Crowborough. Going on exercise, building res, learning rst aid and how to safely shoot a weapon in a controlled environment meant that these Dukies developed many new skills.
Welcoming new students
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School
takes applications from any student aged 11 to 18 wishing to board with us as they study for their GCSE’s and A Levels. The School’s £24.9 million building programme is now complete with a brand new Sports Hall and Drama Studio, Teaching Blocks and Sixth Form Boarding now available.
Graded good in all categories by Ofsted
Graded Good in all categories by Ofsted, our students performed exceptionally well in their GCSE exams last year, performing signi cantly above the national average.
Quality education at a good price
As a state boarding School, your child’s education is paid for by the state. You will only pay £3,940 per term (£11,820 per year) to cover the boarding costs. If you qualify for CEA, you will pay just £394 per term.
Quick links to London and Europe
Set in 150 acres of Kentish countryside in Dover, Kent the School is ideally located for quick links to London and Europe.
Come to our Open Day
Our next Open Day is on Saturday 10 October 2015. To book your place or for a personal tour of the school, please call our Registrar on 01304 245073. www.doyrms. com