{"id":2345,"date":"2024-02-29T22:26:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T22:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birmingham1.one\/?p=2345"},"modified":"2024-02-29T22:26:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T22:26:06","slug":"educational-traditions-and-the-history-of-king-edwards-school-in-birmingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birmingham1.one\/en\/eternal\/educational-traditions-and-the-history-of-king-edwards-school-in-birmingham-2345","title":{"rendered":"Educational traditions and the history of King Edward\u2019s School in Birmingham"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>School can be seen as a training ground where children can find out their own strengths and weaknesses as well as develop their interests. At different stages of the educational process, students learn to make choices about what subject they like more, what things they like to do, how to plan their time and what to do in different situations. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/birmingham1.one\/en\/\">birmingham1.one<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>King Edward&#8217;s School is a prestigious school that adheres to ancient traditions. It was founded by the young King Edward VI in 1552 and was aimed at providing a new model of quality education. It is distinguished by high standards of academic achievement and education. The educational programme enriches students, promoting the development of critical thinking, leadership qualities and creative potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e436289e43\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e436289e43\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/birmingham1.one\/en\/eternal\/educational-traditions-and-the-history-of-king-edwards-school-in-birmingham-2345\/#Edward_VI_and_the_founding_of_the_school\" >Edward VI and the founding of the school<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/birmingham1.one\/en\/eternal\/educational-traditions-and-the-history-of-king-edwards-school-in-birmingham-2345\/#Development_of_the_school\" >Development of the school<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/birmingham1.one\/en\/eternal\/educational-traditions-and-the-history-of-king-edwards-school-in-birmingham-2345\/#A_system_of_houses_a_new_location_and_a_school_for_girls\" >A system of houses, a new location and a school for girls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/birmingham1.one\/en\/eternal\/educational-traditions-and-the-history-of-king-edwards-school-in-birmingham-2345\/#Peculiarities_of_the_educational_process\" >Peculiarities of the educational process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edward_VI_and_the_founding_of_the_school\"><\/span>Edward VI and the founding of the school<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>King Edward VI ascended the throne at the age of nine in 1547. The rest of his reign was overseen by his regents, as he never lived to his adulthood. However, Edward VI was quite intelligent and educated for his age. He was well-versed in Latin, Greek and French. Being a convinced Protestant, he personally joined the religious reform of the service in particular and participated in the creation of a new prayer book. It is worth noting that it was his father, Henry VIII, who quarrelled with the Pope because the head of the Catholic Church didn\u2019t give him permission to divorce. Everything ended in a schism, as a result of which Henry VIII became the Head of the Church of England and began confiscating Catholic monasteries along with their lands and educational institutions. Since then, kings and queens in Great Britain have headed the Church of England, which closely linked state and religious affairs. Young Edward VI was thoroughly interested in both. Continuing his father&#8217;s reforms, he had to create new schools with slightly different programmes from Catholic traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.birmingham1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2024\/01\/ygp_ujnly1ar6vkr4gcbcwsjcwtg77tr6ica5aztarmanzaubai89utlu4o05txwizei8floayfpyvmm_jqgqv-yitevvffgk_wz656tmsbd5fauejhzb15rxe5n6-pzk9cq680ghwlw_dmhljzljii.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the law introduced by Henry VIII in 1547, confiscation of the assets of mediaeval religious organisations could be avoided, provided they supported education. The Guild of the Holy Cross, which ruled in the city of Birmingham, had one of the finest buildings on New Street, the Guild Hall, for meetings and formal dinners. It had a magnificent hall and a big garden. The organisation donated the Guild Hall for the new school and financially supported it, so it didn\u2019t cease to exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.birmingham1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2024\/01\/wii3wolkxuwnjzr_sf3elqtb04-tfzxb1tn7jz4qwgr_hbu5oxvn5q92nlskcvtvt7kkqstqbyr_s41grgm5kxuqbz4knohgrbkeqic2phnj5zgrkxzshmh1xs_xds5kka6p0qo_yklm-mvretbrybe.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By a charter of 1552, the king established King Edward VI\u2019s Grammar School. It was a free secondary school. The young king was aware of his actions, as he was contributing to the education and upbringing of worthy citizens of England. By the same royal order, he opened a school in Louth and also named it after himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Development_of_the_school\"><\/span>Development of the school<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of its existence, the school taught 70 boys. In 1600, the institution founded a preparatory school, enrolling 40 students. In 1680, the institution had more than 200 students. Birmingham was developing economically and its population was growing rapidly. Therefore, the school had to accept more students. Importantly, only boys could get an education at that time, while girls were taught at home. In 1731, it was decided to demolish the old building and build a new one instead. The renovated school was opened in an attractive two-storey building, with two side extensions to the central block and a courtyard in 1734. After 100 years, another reconstruction was carried out, as a result of which a magnificent chapel was added. It was designed by the prominent architect Charles Barry, whose most famous work was the Houses of Parliament in London (the Palace of Westminster). The grand new building reflected Birmingham&#8217;s rising status as a successful city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.birmingham1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2024\/01\/vgt2fi86jo4urtbiafrvd0nk3oeosmpdnexj9n9yl9tdssawhfevm8un64fyeg3e8q-vlcjd9k8rroh2b__mjwnbjanlwovsxk2q8ncy4bzf3wj1nlu9reb_dqofit-vqb6veyizh1qsyj4krmomzoy.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The academic level of teaching has also reached new heights thanks to the principal Francis Jeune. He carried out an educational reform in 1835. According to it, the first half of the day was devoted to intellectual pursuits and the second one to sports. He also introduced compulsory study of natural sciences and special attention was paid to the study of mathematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_system_of_houses_a_new_location_and_a_school_for_girls\"><\/span>A system of houses, a new location and a school for girls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the 19th century, the school was headed by outstanding teachers. The system of houses was introduced in the institution in 1902. They were named after the heads of the school, who managed it from 1834 to 1929. Such a system doesn\u2019t exist in Ukraine. However, everyone is familiar with Hogwarts and its faculties Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin. Each of them has its own colour, which can be present in uniform elements and symbols. Such a house system exists in prestigious British schools and universities. Birmingham&#8217;s King Edward&#8217;s School is divided into Red Jeune, Pink Prince Lee, Purple Gifford, Green Evans, Dark Blue Vardy and Light Blue Cary Gilson. In 1951, the number of houses was expanded to eight. Those two were named after exceptional assistant directors, namely White Levett and Yellow Heath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1936, the school needed new premises again and moved to Edgbaston, a prestigious area in Birmingham. The construction of new premises, which could accommodate all those who wished to study there, was completed in 1948. Thus, the school\u2019s area reached more than 20 hectares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.birmingham1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2024\/01\/an5bgsiwxeyjlhu1ancr9z9p-6kscgazds2gxu_igjzpghs4lpq_tbc2uouvcsxsaunre2cwve93_hzvirwkaqfcvzenr3-9giiqnvo03h-pv51j5gucxgf0zxh9x1m4kpvmbwdr1phz0hhlseydjrw.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The chapel built by Charles Barry was moved brick by brick to a new location. In 1952, a swimming pool and large sports grounds were built on its territory too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.birmingham1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2024\/01\/bfgxlce3wnvhypiugblrw0xmbjcfl_kkehx64c_ier_f9lybviuelxdbfw9kpsbubj9er-s18hgcfjycuyeax9q8ohrjgofhtgorufhdygdfqhiyalujsg9gvlc8knk8_wzdqk_zn92hv8kb0l8dr2c.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>King Edward VI High School for Girls was opened in 1883 and became a significant contribution to the education of the city. It regularly tops the rankings of English schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.birmingham1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2024\/01\/zrsai9ibewg2oeylfwzkv8do-4qos4wrq1plysaqpt5rkt04liwmdg15m6hgmpuxmsvxvnzyp7joxstpz-kprtvkevtjgpqqbnsnronvbuokkmac4yxxe5rgs-ty9vnktkxn2vj5ne3ssblcpe_9spi.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both schools joined the Foundation of the Schools of King Edward VI in 1963. In 2022, the fund included 13 private educational institutions of various types. Boys and girls have joint music lessons, play together in orchestras, sing in a choir and take part in theatrical productions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peculiarities_of_the_educational_process\"><\/span>Peculiarities of the educational process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The school focuses on three types of sports, namely rugby, hockey and cricket. In addition, students can take up basketball, fencing, swimming, etc. However, the school is especially proud of its rugby team. Since 1875, the institution has hosted an annual match against Bromsgrove School, which is considered the oldest sporting event in England. The school also promotes chess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much attention is paid to cultural development, in particular musical and theatrical events. The school has two orchestras and a choir with almost 100 participants. He is traditionally invited to sing Christmas carols at St Philip&#8217;s Cathedral, which is located in the centre of Birmingham. Every year, students of King Edward&#8217;s School present four concerts and one of them takes place at Birmingham\u2019s Symphony Hall. The school has two drama clubs for younger and older students. They delight the audience with Shakespeare plays, musicals and performances for adults and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiking is a mandatory annual programme here. Children learn to live in nature, prepare food, learn to navigate using a map and simultaneously explore the plant world from the biological point of view. Since 1995, the school has organised cycling tours in Great Britain, the Netherlands, Ireland and other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The school has more than 40 different societies in philosophy, engineering, literature, history, science, media communications, programming and many other areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The institution has gained a reputation as multicultural, multi-confessional, multi-ethnic and independent. Since its inception, the moral purpose of the school has been to serve the children of Birmingham. Although it is a private institution, it has a grant-in-aid system that provides educational opportunities for smart Birmingham boys. In 2010, the school began to issue an international bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>King Edward&#8217;s School continues to carry out its mission of education and personality formation. Contributing to the development of creative and cultural aspects, the institution remains a symbol of exceptional education and the pride of those who pass all its levels. Studying here is not only the acquisition of knowledge but also a worthy preparation for an exciting life journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/birmingham1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2024\/01\/dsabj79vl4fzxh8xaf0dnnol1wat5_eyqn-3p_wenpypaj06alwml97fs6oxs_1qu7gp-yaf2t-ew4tszkn8jbwcela4bdtxxo8l8es-n-bwxby-xyiyv5uokdxnzz_djch_khce6kyhxmx2vkdg84.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>School can be seen as a training ground where children can find out their own strengths and weaknesses as well as develop their interests. 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