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Christ's Hospital
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Description
Mission Statement
Christs Hospital is a Charitable Foundation established by King Edward VI by a Royal Charter dated 1553 and privileged to enjoy the patronage of Her Majesty The Queen
It is and shall be the mission of Christs Hospital in perpetuity
To offer to boys and girls of suitable age an education of such breadth and excellence as will fit them preeminently for work and service in society in their generation and in particular to enable them to compete confidently with their peers for opportunities in further education and careers
To develop first the skills learning habits independence of mind and spiritual awareness that will enable and motivate them to continue to educate themselves throughout their lives and second a high sense of responsibility towards themselves their families their associates and to society at large such as to form a permanent foundation of their training and character
To present to its pupils the Christian faith in all its mystery and splendour
To have regard especially to children of families in social financial or other need in the choice of pupils that choice to remain the prerogative of the Foundation
To maintain and further the close connection between the Foundation and the City of London so successfully nurtured since 1552
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