Leave a LEgacy
For a young Dragon, the prospect of their legacy will be one of the last things on their minds. They may not be aware that many of the buildings they learn within, the activities they enjoy, and the boarding houses that become homes, are often funded through the philanthropy of our wider community. This includes those valued individuals who choose to make a personal contribution to the School through a gift in their Will.
The Dragon has been fortunate to receive many such legacies during its history and through their support have been able to fund a myriad of School projects.
“The Dragon has benefitted greatly from many generous donors; the successful Dragon today is built on the forethought of those in our past. We must act now to secure its success long into our future.”
Making a gift in your Will is a means of giving forward, by donating in a way that may not be possible during your lifetime, and we are honoured that you place your trust in our School to safeguard your benefaction and help your vision come to fruition. While the welfare and future happiness of those closest to you will naturally come first, we would be grateful if you would consider remembering the Dragon in your Will. Gifts in Wills are not subject to inheritance tax and are a wonderful way to ensure that the young Dragons of the future will benefit from a Dragon Education.
The Skipper Society
Often described as being well ahead of his time, Skipper actively encouraged originality and creative freedom for his pupils, and believed that ‘classrooms are the playing field of the mind, not its prison.’ C P Harvey, 1938. He believed that children should be afforded the opportunity to develop their individual talents and interests and that the Dragon would forever be a school where these values were upheld.
Skipper’s greatest legacy to the Dragon is that almost 150 years on from the school’s founding, happy self-confident and purposeful children can still be found here today. It is fitting that our legacy society, which honours those whose thoughtful and forward-thinking gifts, should be named in his memory.
Membership is a way to recognise and thank those individuals who state their intention to include the Dragon in their Will. Members are invited to special School events to mark our gratitude for their intentions.
Suggested Wording
We of course advise you to seek professional advice when creating or updating your Will to ensure your wishes can be carried out and whatever provision you chose to make is written appropriately. Sample wording to assist you, a legacy codicil form, and a notification of intent form are linked below.
Discover the Dragon
Book an Open Morning
There's only one way to properly experience the Dragon, and that is to come and see us in action - we hold Open Mornings every term at both the Pre-Prep and the Prep.
How to apply
When it comes to education, one size doesn’t fit all. Finding the right school is a highly personal, two-way process and our Admissions team are on hand to answer any questions you have.
Call us on +44 (0)1865315405 / 413.
Discover Quest
Dragon Quest is our thrilling new enrichment program where children learn new skills and try out new things, reaping the benefits of a school that places equal weight on intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development. Some of the activities have direct academic benefits, others are focused on building friendships and life skills.
