Part of Headmasters
A sermon by J. D. Buchanan on Bernstein. Talks of the stages of man and how education is designed to help children in the first 3 stages become men. The idea of conceptualising behaviour and why we should or should not do things. Describes the difference in language between middle and lower classes and focuses on language in general.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A sermon by J. D. Buchanan discussing charity. Talks of the 19th century being driven by profit, capitalism and a Laissez-Faire attitude. Then turns his attention to the 70s and how charity has developed.
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
Information on scholarships at a variety of institutions like Eton and how this affects Oakham. Items A to H
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A paper on gifted teachers and the recruiting of them. Items A to G
John Buchanan
Jerwood Foundation Academic Excellence Debate`
Part of Headmasters
A report of the debat held at Oakham School on the subject of Academic Excllence. Items A to E
John Buchanan
Jerwood Foundation Old Oakhamian Secretariat
Part of Headmasters
A report on the feasability of setting up an Old Oakhamian Secretariat. Items A to F
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Jerwood Foundation Paper - Academic Excellence Debate
Part of Headmasters
A report on the academic excellence debate 'A whitsun Weigh-In'. Discusses concepts and implementation. Appendices attached. Items A to J
John Buchanan
Jerwood Foundation Junior Scholarship Entry
Part of Headmasters
A report on the junior scholarship entry. Discussion on developing the teaching staff. Items A to E
John Buchanan
Part of Headmasters
A report on the Headmasters' work load discussing hiring an assistant head (which Buchanan is against). Calls for a reorganisation of the headmasters' office. Items A to I
John Buchanan