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Is Magdalen a private school?

Magdalen College School is an independent school for boys aged 7 to 18 and girls in the sixth form, located on The Plain in Oxford, England. It was founded as part of Magdalen College, Oxford, by William Waynflete in 1480.

What is the ISBN number for Magdalen College Oxford?

Magdalen College, Oxford. ISBN 9780199248667. Retrieved 23 December 2018. ^ Bates, Nigel. "A history of the Houses of MCS". Retrieved 7 June 2009. ^ "Tatler Schools Guide: Magdalen College School". Retrieved 28 May 2009. ^ "Magdalen College School Extracurricular Activities Booklet 2008–09".

Where was the original Magdalen College?

Over its history, the school occupied various parts of the present-day Magdalen College, firstly the low hall south of the Chapel of the Hospital of St. John the Baptist, which before the establishment of Magdalen College by William Waynflete had occupied the present site.

Who is the headteacher of Magdalen College Junior School?

The current head of the Junior School is Mr Timothy Skipwith, while the deputy head is Mrs Elizabeth Stapleton. There is an art competition every year; it is to design a front/back cover for the Magdalen College Junior School magazine called Views from the Bridge .

Who is the head of Magdalen College Junior School?

The current head of the Junior School is Mr Timothy Skipwith, while the deputy head is Mrs Elizabeth Stapleton. There is an art competition every year; it is to design a front/back cover for the Magdalen College Junior School magazine called Views from the Bridge .

What is Magdalen's society?

Societies. Magdalen has a longstanding culture of clubs and societies, frequently run and operated by boys, and some of which (such as the Climbing and Sailing clubs) charge a small annual membership fee (which is used fund club equipment and activities and in some cases improve communal school resources).

What caused the migration of the entire Magdalen College over the Magdalen Bridge?

In 1928, increased pressure on the Magdalen College buildings on Longwall Street caused the migration of the entire school over Magdalen Bridge. Plans were made for new buildings designed by Giles Gilbert Scott, but this period was marked by uncertainty for the school, as in 1926 the College statute referring to the School had been altered. "Where before it had ordained that the College should always maintain the School, it now ran, 'So long as the grammar school of the College in Oxford is maintained....". As a result, temporary classrooms were built along Cowley Place, most of which are still standing today.

How many choristers are there at Magdalen College?

The school also serves as the school for the Choristers of Magdalen College, Oxford. There are sixteen choristers at any one time, in a tradition that has been unbroken since 1458, who sing daily services in the college chapel and perform in other concerts and events throughout the year.

How many houses are there in the senior school?

The Senior School has six houses, each headed by a housemaster selected from the senior members of the teaching staff, of whom there are about 160. There are also six houses in the Junior School. Almost all of the school's pupils go on to university, about a third of them to Oxford or Cambridge.

Where are plays put on in Magdalen?

Many plays are put on every year at Magdalen in both Big School and other venues, including the Oxford Playhouse, the Burton Taylor Studio and the Sheldonian Theatre. There is an annual house drama competition in which each house produces a small 10-minute segment of drama, often written by its own members.

When is the Magdalen's Commemoration?

Instituted by C. E. Brownrigg and first held on 23 June 1906 , this has been a regular fixture in the school calendar ever since. This day is begun with a service the University Church of St Mary's, with full recitation of the dozens of names of the benefactors of the school, followed by tea, music and sports in the afternoon.