A Part of Society
Brighton College feels it is very important for the pupils to leave with the skills and confidence to make a difference to the society they will be part of and, indeed, responsible for. This can happen best if the pupils are themselves made aware of the various social factors that affect people's lives in the community. It is important for pupils on their way to a coffee shop to pass a seller of the Big Issue and find out why he's selling it; the pupils need to visit local primary schools in some of the poorest parts of southern England; they want to help the local community with a variety of projects such as street cleaning, singing to elderly residents and helping out at, for example, St Dunstan's - a charity that provides support and rehabilitation for blind ex-service men and women.
There are numerous ways for pupils to develop self-reliance, independence and leadership qualities through service activities such as the Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Many pupils also have the opportunity to lead their fellow pupils as School or House Prefects or as Charity Representatives.
It is felt vital that Brighton College pupils be a part of society rather than apart from society.
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