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Jun 1, 2019 · At Eton, diversity policies, namely the boy-led ‘social justice’ societies (the Feminist Society and the LGBTQ+ Equality Society) have started to become more prominent but still need to be put centre stage.
- Henry Vi Exhibition
- Lessons in Latin
- Jolly Boating Weather
- Mathematics on The Timetable
- Floreat Etona
Created to celebrate the 600th anniversary of his birth at Windsor in December 1421, an exhibition held in Eton’s Verey Gallery from 20 November 2021 to 8 May 2022 sought to explore Henry’s life and his achievements, with a focus on what has been described as one of the only good things to come out of his reign – the foundation of Eton College. Thi...
Originally, the boys were taught Latin and Latin alone, although Greek was added to the curriculum in the early 17thcentury. They were taught in Lower School and were as young as five years old. The school day began at 5am with prayers, before lessons began at 6am. Lessons finally finished at 8pm, and there was a single hour of play allowed each da...
During the reign of George III, the school continued to grow. King George was a frequent visitor to the school and regularly entertained the boys at Windsor Castle. As a result, his birthday, the Fourth of June, became a major celebration at Eton and continues to be an important event in the school calendar, marked with speeches, cricket, and the p...
By the mid-19thcentury, however, changes were long overdue. In 1851, the first new subject had been added to the curriculum – mathematics, but many other areas needed improvements. The Clarendon Commission of 1861 led to significant changes including better accommodation, a wider curriculum and better-qualified staff. As a result, by 1891 there wer...
In the 20th century, more changes were made. Greater emphasis was placed on academic ability over family connections, widening access by recognising merit and potential, the Founder’s original aims. The value of extra-curricular activities was officially acknowledged, sports facilities were improved, and a theatre and concert hall added. The 21stce...
Apr 29, 2020 · The real catalyst for the transition to the diverse academic life of Eton today though was the Public Schools Act of 1868. The Public Schools Commission investigated the standards of the education at nine schools.
May 8, 2013 · Eton eternal: How one school came to dominate public life. New Statesman editor Jason Cowley speaks to Anthony Little, headmaster of Eton College, about the role of public schools, the new crop of Etonians ruling public life and Gove's education reforms.
The exhibition explored the rich holdings of Eton College Library and the College Archives and traced the development of Eton from its beginnings to the modern, vibrant school it is today, with a particular focus on education and learning, and the impact of the Public Schools Act of 1868.
Apr 12, 2021 · Eton showed me how privilege is nurtured and how the UK’s power structures – and systemic racism – were forged. Musa Okwonga spent five years at Eton in the 1990s alongside the sons of ...
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Jun 30, 2009 · Eton College, the British prep school founded in 1440, has always been synonymous with a certain type of upper-class Englishman. For centuries, attending the boys-only boarding school was a ...
