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Autore |
McNab Chris <1970-> |
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St. Christopher School : a short history / / Chris McNab |
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Oxford, London, England ; ; New York, New York : , : Shire Publications, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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ISBN |
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1-78442-045-X |
1-78442-046-8 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (111 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Education, Secondary - History |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Title; Contents; Foreword; Foundations 1915-18; Growing Pains 1919-25; Through War and Peace 1925-53; Changing Times 1954-80; Fresh Visions 1981-2006; The Old and the New; Imprint |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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In 1915 a new school opened in Letchworth. Based upon Theosophic values, it offered a very progressive form of education, with children encouraged to develop their own personal interests, and emphasis placed on tolerance towards all races and religions, and physical health and well-being. Discipline was largely self-imposed and students were able to influence the running of the school. The school's philosophy has enabled it to weather a century of change, including two world wars, economic depressions, and many shifts in national education policy. St Christopher School is now a unique and dy |
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