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A major ojective of the activities program was generally to involve as many ofthe children as possible and to provide each child at which some part of the school program in which they can excell. The emphasis on involvement varied among schools, but most masse a consideral effort to promote participation. Some schools place a great emphasis on competition than others. Some headmasters seem particularly concerned with sports, especially success in sports. Most headmasters had a more balanced view. Several mention to us te impotant of a child to experience success in some area of the school program.Success in one area can carry over into success in other areas of the program.
A enormous amount of extra-curricular activity has taken place -- a school play, musical and artistic events, theatre tripd, visits, etc. Much time and energy is devoted to such activities and children invariably become involved in one or more during the course of a year.
AKAJ, The School Record (Beachborough School), September 1979.
All boys are encouraged to make use of their leisure time and one afternoon a week is set aside for creative hobbies. On this day each boy must choose one of many activities which are available, each of which is supervised and encouraged by a master. From time to time visits arecarranged to the Theatre, Concerts, Exhibitions and Sporting Events. Senior boys take part in team tours and enjoy regular field trips.
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