b'11ARTISTICSUCCESS AT ELLESMERE IS FOUNDED UPON HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION AND A COMMITMENT TO EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, BE THEY ARTISTIC, SPORTING OR OUTDOOR PURSUITS.All our students are encouraged to express themselves and be stars in as many areas of school life as possible.Music, dance, drama and the visual arts enable manyBut most importantly, we urge everyone to play theirAlongside these and many other headline events to be just that: stars.At the same time, they offerpart and reap the benefits.Were not snobby orthere is always plenty going on back at College.every single student the opportunity to come togetherexclusive; the range of tastes catered for is as broad in teams to create plays, concerts and exhibitions ofas it gets.And there is always plenty of vital, excitingNo less important is the preparation everyone all sorts.The rich and vibrant cultural life promotedwork for those who shy away from limelight and preferreceives in the indispensable art of public speaking. by our Arena Arts Programme is essential to theto be backstage engaged in specialist technical work. Qualifications in spoken English are available to all. spiritual and creative health of our community.We enrich the experience and foster communityNotwithstanding the dizzy heights reached by our elite As in all things, we enable the very best to reach links by touring and by hosting events. In additionmusicians, actors, dancers and artists, there may be a national audience.We offer Arts awards andto regular performances in the UK, there is anothing that compares with our annual House singing scholarships to outstanding students and nurturebiennial drama tour of the USA and an annualcompetition.Everyone gives voice. It is a splendid and their talent with the very best teaching. choir tour in Europe. touching reflection on the nature of our community.'