DS and DD are at RGS Springfield and each term kids, boys and girls, are leaving which is quite unsettling. Are DS and DD getting a raw deal being in a smaller school with less social opportunities and overworked teachers? I ask this because I am getting worried by all the undercurrents. New head brought in lots of clubs to compete with the bigger schools and the list is now OTT but not many free clubs aimed at boys interests like lego club, airfix or playstation, mechano or electronics. Brownie club at Springfield but no cubs for DS. Boys/girl ratio will be even worse with the St Mary's girls joining as not a very co-ed feel now and I know parents are a bit worried about it. Apparently 19 joining so this has made up some of the falling numbers with existing kids leaving as there was talk among some parents about it moving up to The Grange and buildings becoming part of senior school. Girls are very dominant in the school. I've the impression staff more used to girls from AO days and teaching methods from older staff are aimed at way girls learn. Maths teaching at the top of the school not good and there is lots of colouring. No facilities like science labs, fine for DD but not DS. Small numbers in classes mean friendship issues are intense and the nastiness in the playground is not always noticed or dealt with well probably because teachers don't have the time. Only one class per year. Anybody got any experience of bigger schools in the area?
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