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company_name = Kaupþing banki hf. | |
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company_type = [[Public company|Public]] ({{OMX|ICE10905|KAUP}}) | |
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company_slogan = Thinking Beyond | |
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| motto = ''Turning potential into reality'' |
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foundation = [[Reykjavík]], [[Iceland]], 1930 (foundation of ''Búnaðarbanki'') | |
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location = [[Reykjavík]], [[Iceland]] | |
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| established = 1817 |
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key_people = [[Hreiðar Már Sigurðsson]] <small>([[chief executive officer|CEO]])</small>, Sigurður Einarsson <small>([[chairman (official)|Chairman]] of the [[board of directors|board]])</small>, Ingólfur Helgason <small>([[chief executive officer|CEO]] in [[Iceland]])</small>, Ármann Þorvaldsson <small>([[chief executive officer|CEO]] in [[United Kingdom]])</small> | |
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net_income = {{profit}} €812 million <small>(2007)</small><ref name="AR2007">{{cite web |url=http://www.kaupthing.com/library/13859 |title=Annual Report 2007 |publisher=Kaupthing Bank|accessdate=2008-05-08}}</ref> | |
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assets = €58.34 [[1000000000 (number)|billion]] <small>(2007)</small><ref name="AR2007" /> | |
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| type = Selective grammar years 7-11, open mixed sixth form |
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num_employees = 3,330 <small>(2007)</small><ref name="AR2007" /> | |
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homepage = [http://www.kaupthing.com/ www.kaupthing.com] | |
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| head = Mr L.D. Marshall |
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'''Chatham Grammar School for Boys''' (commonly abbreviated '''CGSB''') is a grammar school in [[Chatham, Medway|Chatham]], [[Kent]], [[England]]. There is evidence that it was originally established in 1817, but it has been changed in a number of important ways. The school moved to its current site in the 1920s, with its premises based around [[Holcombe Manor]]. After 1945 it became a specialist technical school and in 1982 it became a grammar school. Currently it has approximately 1200 students aged between 11 and 18. |
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Students achieve higher results than Medway high schools, furthermore the school achieved considerably higher GCSE and A-level results in 2006 than any other selective school in Medway<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/education/06/school_tables/secondary_schools/html/887_gcse_lea.stm|title=BBC News - Education - League tables|accessdate=2007-05-05}}</ref>. |
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'''Kaupthing Bank''' ({{lang-is|Kaupþing banki}}) ({{OMX|ICE10905|KAUP}}, OMX Stockholm: KAUP SEK) is an [[Iceland]]ic bank, headquartered in [[Reykjavík]], [[Iceland]]. It was formed by the merger of ''Kaupthing'' and ''Búnaðarbanki Íslands'' in 2003 and is the largest bank in Iceland. |
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Throughout the school's history it has had eight headteachers, including the inspirational L.D. Marshall. He is supported by three deputy headteachers, three Academic Leaders and Senior Academic Leaders, who replaced the Heads of Year from September 2006. |
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Kaupthing Bank currently operates in thirteen countries; including all the Nordic countries, [[Belgium]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Switzerland]], the [[United Kingdom]] and the [[United States]]. It is the seventh largest bank in the [[Nordic Region|Nordic countries]] in terms of market capitalization. |
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The School Captain's Team consists of five members of the sixth form who serve in the roles of School Captain, Vice School Captain and Deputy School Captains from Easter of Year 12 until the following Easter of Year 13. There are also approximately 50 [[prefects]] led by the Head Prefect and two Deputy Head Prefects, along with several senior prefects. |
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The bank employs over 3,300 people and maintains 36 retail branches in [[Iceland]]. |
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== Ethos and community == |
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As of 31 December 2007, the bank had a total assets of €58.3 [[1000000000 (number)|billion]].<ref>[http://www.kaupthing.com/pages/164?path=http://cws.huginonline.com/K/133944/PR/200801/1186876.xml Kaupthing]</ref> In 2006, it ranked number 1,006 on [[Forbes Global 2000]], which is an annual ranking of top 2000 [[corporation]]s in the world by ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine.<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/18/Country_5.html The World's Biggest Public Companies (Forbes Magazine)]</ref> The same year, it ranked number 177 (up by 34 seats from 2005) on the list of the world's largest banks composed annually by the international finance magazine ''[[The Banker]]''.<ref>[http://icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=16539&ew_0_a_id=218882 Three Icelandic Banks among top 300 in World (Iceland Review Online)]</ref> |
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The school has developed links in the local community through various initiatives. In 2001, the director of the Language College faculty of the school launched a programme with primary schools in [[Medway Towns|Medway]] where students of the school took a travelling theatre, ''Linguafun'', to entertain and educate Key Stage 2 pupils through songs, puppets and audience participation<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:PhIFc-fFX_IJ:www.cgsb.co.uk/mfl/files/linguafun.html+cgsb+mfl+linguafun&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=uk|title=Linguafun (Google cache)|accessdate=2007-05-01}}</ref>. 2001 also saw adult language lessons begin once a week in [[French (language)|French]], [[German (language)|German]] and [[Spanish (language)|Spanish]]. [[As of 2007]], these still continue<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:UIo3PDwBANQJ:www.cgsb.co.uk/mfl/files/adults.html+cgsb+mfl+adults&hl=en&strip=1 |
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In 2007, Kaupthing Bank had net earnings of €812 million, compared with €986 million in 2006. About 70% of the [[Operating income|operating profit]] originated outside [[Iceland]] (33% in [[Iceland]], 31% in the [[UK]], 26% in [[Scandinavia]], 8% in [[Luxembourg]] and 2% in other countries).<ref>[http://www.kaupthing.com/pages/164?path=http://cws.huginonline.com/K/133944/PR/200801/1186876.xml Kaupthing]</ref> |
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|title=Adult Courses (Google cache)|accessdate=2007-05-01}}</ref>. |
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A number of Old Holcombians have achieved success in later life, which the school often attributes to their education at Holcombe. Notable Holcombians include [[David Harvey (geographer)|David Harvey]], an eminent geographer and social theorist, [[Len Hynds]] - now a senior policeman who helped set up and lead the [[National Hi-Tech Crime Unit]] and is currently assistant director of its replacement, the [[Serious Organised Crime Agency]] (SOCA), and author and screenwriter [[Stel Pavlou]]. |
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On October 9, 2008, following a major banking and financial crisis in Iceland, the [[Icelandic Financial Supervisory Authority]] took control of the bank. <ref name=fme>[http://www.fme.is/?PageID=581&NewsID=340 The Financial Supervisory Authority - Iceland, ''News: Based on New Legislation, the Icelandic Financial Supervisory Authority (FME) Proceeds to take Control of Kaupþing to ensure Continued Commercial Bank Operations in Iceland'' (09.10.2008)]</ref> |
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Annually, the school hosts an evening talk with someone with a story to tell. Past speakers have included a Polish war veteran; Len Hynds, and a former Chief Constable of [[Kent Police]]. These evenings are known as the Holcombe Lectures. |
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==The name== |
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The bank is known as Kaupthing Bank outside of Iceland. |
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==Houses== |
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In Iceland, its official name is ''Kaupþing Banki hf.'' |
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There are six school houses, all named after ships constructed at the nearby [[Chatham Dockyard]]. They are, along with their house colour, ''Achilles'' (Red), ''Blake'' (Green), ''Challenger'' (Blue), ''Dryad'' (Yellow), ''Expedition'' (Purple) and ''Formidable'' (Orange). The houses compete against each other at events, for example; the school's annual summer Sports Day, the autumn Cross Country, sports events such as [[rugby union|rugby]] and [[field hockey|hockey]], and also at other tasks including collecting the most merit marks, in order to obtain the House Shield trophy. Each year has six forms lettered A - F to reflect the houses, except the year that started in 2000, when there were only five houses but six forms, numbered 1 - 6. |
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==Buildings== |
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Formerly, its official name was ''Kaupþing Búnaðarbanki hf.'', but the name was changed as the former name was considered too unwieldy for most people. From 2003 to 2006 the company used the name ''KB banki'' for its retail operations in Iceland. In December 2006, however, the bank started using the old name of ''Kaupþing'' for its network of high-street banks. It was announced that the change was part of the bank's plan to operate under the same name.<ref>[http://visir.is/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061229/FRETTIR01/61229029&err=10002 KB banki verður Kaupþing (visir.is)]</ref> |
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[[Image:Art block of Chatham Grammar Boys.jpg|thumb|The new art block, and below, the [[Design Technology|DT block]]]] |
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The school comprises several buildings, most notably the former Holcombe Manor. This was extended, replacing the conservatories, then expanded further with the construction of the atrium block, which houses the humanities faculty, opened in February 1997. |
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In December 2006 new accommodation for art students was finally ready and opened by local artist [[Billy Childish]]. Consisting of a Skylab-style structure, it was built on stilts above the existing design technology ("D") block. |
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==Accelerated curriculum== |
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== History == |
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From September 2005 students take their [[National Curriculum assessment|SAT]]s a year earlier than usual - in year 8 - meaning [[GCSE]]s are also started a year early, in year 9. A variety of GCSE courses are available in years 9 and 10. The school achieved [[Language College]] status in 2001, and students starting between 2000 and 2003 had to study two languages from Year 7 to 11. [[As of 2006]] this is no longer the case. |
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Established in 1982 as a small agency for financial advisory and securities brokerage, Kaupthing has since then been at the forefront of changes in the Icelandic financial market, continually setting trends and being one of the five founding partners of the Icelandic Stock Exchange. In the mid 1990s Kaupthing widened its focus to include opportunities abroad, and becoming the first Icelandic financial institution to operate outside Iceland. |
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== School trips == |
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Kaupthing was listed on the Iceland Stock Exchange in October 2000, at which point the original owners of the Bank, the savings banks in Iceland, reduced their holdings, and individuals and institutional investors replaced them as shareholders. Kaupthing Bank shares were listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (now OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm) in 2002. |
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Students have the opportunity to take part in a range of off-site trips. The most popular are those abroad, to destinations including [[Thailand]] and [[Japan]] as well as closer to home including [[Italy]], [[Germany]] and [[Disneyland Paris]]. |
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Other trips include the annual year 7 Kent residential trip and the GCSE [[Geography]] trip to the [[Lake District]]. |
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[[Image:Holcombe2.png|thumb|left|Flying the flag at Holcombe in honour of a student's achievements]] |
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==Acquisitions, mergers, subsidiaries== |
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* 1930 Búnaðarbanki Íslands (English: Agricultural Bank of Iceland) founded in Iceland |
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* 1982 Kaupthing hf. founded in Iceland |
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* 1998 Kaupthing Luxembourg, S.A. opened |
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* 2000 Kaupthing Faroe Islands opened, Kaupthing New York opened, Kaupthing Stockholm opened |
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* 2001 Kaupthing Bank Copenhagen opened, Kaupthing Lausanne opened, Sofi acquired in Finland |
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* 2002 Aragon acquired in Sweden, JP Nordiska acquired in Sweden, Auðlind acquired in Iceland |
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* 2003 Kaupthing merges with Búnaðarbanki Íslands to form Kaupthing Bank, Tyren acquired in Norway, Norvestia acquired in Finland, Kaupthing Limited opened in the UK |
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* 2004 A. Sundvall acquired in Norway, FIH acquired in Denmark |
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* 2005 [[Singer & Friedlander]] acquired in the UK |
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* 2006 Kaupthing Limited merges with Singer & Friedlander to form [[Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander]] in the UK |
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* 2007 Kaupthing buys Dutch merchant bank NIBC for €3 billion, (as of late January 2008, Kaupthing decided to cancel the acquisition of NIBC)<ref>[http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/banking_and_finance/article2263399.ece Kaupthing buys NIBC for €3 billion (Times Online)]</ref> |
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* 2007 Kaupthing acquired a 20% stake in New Delhi-based Indian investment services company Finoble Advisors with in option to buy the remaining 80% in 5 year's time <ref>[http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/banking_and_finance/article1951069.ece]</ref> |
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* 2007 Kaupthing buys Belgian private banking and asset management operations of [[Robeco]] Bank, for an unspecified amount, further strengthening its position in the [[Benelux]] market.<ref>[http://www.kaupthing.com/pages/164? | 2007 Kaupthing opens Middle East offices in Dubai and Qatar | path=http://cws.huginonline.com/K/133944/PR/200710/1159344.xml Kaupthing Bank Luxembourg acquires Robeco Bank Belgium (Press Release)]</ref> |
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* 2007 - 2008 Kaupthing launches internet based Kaupthing Edge<ref>[http://www.kaupthingedge.com Kaupthing Edge]</ref> in the UK, Belgium, Norway, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Luxembourg, the Isle of Man, Austria and Switzerland. |
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* 2008 The UK business of Kaupthing Edge, covering £2.5 billion in deposits and 160,000 customers, is taken over by [[ING Direct]] during the market turmoils of the [[financial crisis of 2007-2008]]. |
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== Sixth form == |
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The school has the largest sixth form in Medway due to its open nature.{{fact}} A minimum of 2 A-U grades at GCSE or equivalent are required, and these must include English and Mathematics (there are exceptions to this rule, where if a C is not obtained in one of the two key subjects but is in the other, the student is given the opportunity to transfer into the sixth form and retake the failed subject). Though a large proportion of students at Key Stage 4 (year 11) progress to the sixth form, many students from neighbouring schools also join, including girls. In 2006, the Sixth Form forms were changed , partially due to increasing entry numbers, to have three forms for each house, comprising of a mix of Year 12 and 13. |
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In December 2006 the school hosted an [[Ofsted]] inspection. The report produced by the inspecting team can be viewed [http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/portal/site/Internet/menuitem.7c7b38b14d870c7bb1890a01637046a0/?event=getReport&urn=118797&inspectionNumber=291259&providerCategoryID=32&fileName=\\school\\118\\s5_118797_20070110.xml here] (in [[PDF]] and HTML format). The school was rated as "Good" in its teaching of pupils between 11 and 16. However it was rated "Satisfactory" for its sixth form, which is the second lowest status achievable. This is due to the rapid expansion of the sixth form since it was opened to pupils from other schools; it now draws pupils from over 10 other schools. Inspectors also commented that the rate of learning in ICT and the attainment in the sixth form should be improved. |
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Kaupthing Edge is a pan-European retail deposit taking brand. The purpose of the brand is to diversify liabilities on the Kaupthing balance sheet by currency, customer type (personal/retail) and country. Kaupthing Edge offers two deposit products: a savings account and a fixed term deposit account. Both are straightforward high-interest products. In [[Belgium]] customers can choose a third product which is a current account. Kaupthing Edge savings and fixed term deposit accounts are managed over the Internet with the support of telephony call centres. |
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There were very positive comments made about particular subjects. Media Studies and Business Studies have been shown to rival the best in the region, and are recommended in the Good School Guide. |
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Kaupthing Edge is available in eleven countries in Europe: |
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The 6th form has now been selected by the Government for a lead role in its new Diploma programme both in ICT and Media Studies. |
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*[[Finland]] - available since October 2007 |
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*[[Sweden]] - available since November 2007 |
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*[[Norway]] - available since January 2008 |
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*[[Belgium]] - available since January 2008 |
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*[[United Kingdom]] - available since February 2008 |
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*[[Germany]] - available since March 2008 |
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*[[Luxembourg]] - available since April 2008 |
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*[[Isle of Man]] - available since April 2008 |
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*[[Switzerland]] - available since June 2008 |
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*[[Austria]] - available since September 2008 |
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==Student achievements== |
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Kaupthing Edge is a [[word play]] on [[Cutting Edge]]. |
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The pupils at CGSB were both Medway and Kent champions in the national [[Young Enterprise]] competition, beating many other schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tcb.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/aboutus.html|title=Twangus Children's Books|accessdate=2007-05-17}}</ref> The school participates in the national Junior Maths Challenge, run by the [[University of Leeds]]. |
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==Nationalization== |
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{{main|Financial crisis of 2007-2008}} |
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On Wednesday, October 9, the [[Icelandic Financial Supervisory Authority]] nationalized Kaupthing after the resignation of the entire board of directors. <ref name=fme /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kaupthing.com/pages/164?path=K/133944/PR/200810/1258139.xml|title=Kaupthing Bank, ''Press release: Kaupthing Bank turns to the Icelandic FSA''|date=2008-10-09|accessdate=2008-10-09|publisher=Kaupthing press release}}</ref> This came about when "Britain transferred control of the business of Kaupthing Edge, its Internet bank, to [[ING Direct]] and put Kaupthing's UK operations into administration" placing [[Kaupthing]] in technical default according to loan agreements.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/innovationNews/idUSTRE4981SV20081009?sp=true|title=Shellshocked [[Iceland]] takes control of biggest bank|publisher=Reuters|date=2008-10-09|accessdate=2008-10-08}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[Glitnir (bank)|Glitnir]] |
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* [[Landsbanki]] |
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* [[Seðlabanki Íslands]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.kaupthing.com/lisalib/getfile.aspx?itemid=17423 Company Profile September 2008] |
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*[http://www.kaupthing.com/lisalib/getfile.aspx?itemid=13859 2007 Annual Report] |
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*[http://www.kaupthing.is Official site] {{is icon}} |
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*[http://www.kaupthing.com Official site] {{en icon}} |
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*[http://www.kaupthingedge.com Official site for Kaupthing Edge] {{en icon}} |
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*[http://www.kaupthingedge.co.uk UK site for Kaupthing Edge] {{en icon}} |
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Revision as of 19:03, 10 October 2008
| Chatham Grammar School for Boys | |
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| Type | Selective grammar years 7-11, open mixed sixth form |
| Motto | Turning potential into reality |
| Established | 1817 |
| Head teacher | Mr L.D. Marshall |
| Enrollment | 1200 |
| Website | http://www.holcombecollege.co.uk |
Chatham Grammar School for Boys (commonly abbreviated CGSB) is a grammar school in Chatham, Kent, England. There is evidence that it was originally established in 1817, but it has been changed in a number of important ways. The school moved to its current site in the 1920s, with its premises based around Holcombe Manor. After 1945 it became a specialist technical school and in 1982 it became a grammar school. Currently it has approximately 1200 students aged between 11 and 18.
Students achieve higher results than Medway high schools, furthermore the school achieved considerably higher GCSE and A-level results in 2006 than any other selective school in Medway[1].
Throughout the school's history it has had eight headteachers, including the inspirational L.D. Marshall. He is supported by three deputy headteachers, three Academic Leaders and Senior Academic Leaders, who replaced the Heads of Year from September 2006.
The School Captain's Team consists of five members of the sixth form who serve in the roles of School Captain, Vice School Captain and Deputy School Captains from Easter of Year 12 until the following Easter of Year 13. There are also approximately 50 prefects led by the Head Prefect and two Deputy Head Prefects, along with several senior prefects.
Ethos and community
The school has developed links in the local community through various initiatives. In 2001, the director of the Language College faculty of the school launched a programme with primary schools in Medway where students of the school took a travelling theatre, Linguafun, to entertain and educate Key Stage 2 pupils through songs, puppets and audience participation[2]. 2001 also saw adult language lessons begin once a week in French, German and Spanish. As of 2007, these still continue[3].
A number of Old Holcombians have achieved success in later life, which the school often attributes to their education at Holcombe. Notable Holcombians include David Harvey, an eminent geographer and social theorist, Len Hynds - now a senior policeman who helped set up and lead the National Hi-Tech Crime Unit and is currently assistant director of its replacement, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), and author and screenwriter Stel Pavlou.
Annually, the school hosts an evening talk with someone with a story to tell. Past speakers have included a Polish war veteran; Len Hynds, and a former Chief Constable of Kent Police. These evenings are known as the Holcombe Lectures.
Houses
There are six school houses, all named after ships constructed at the nearby Chatham Dockyard. They are, along with their house colour, Achilles (Red), Blake (Green), Challenger (Blue), Dryad (Yellow), Expedition (Purple) and Formidable (Orange). The houses compete against each other at events, for example; the school's annual summer Sports Day, the autumn Cross Country, sports events such as rugby and hockey, and also at other tasks including collecting the most merit marks, in order to obtain the House Shield trophy. Each year has six forms lettered A - F to reflect the houses, except the year that started in 2000, when there were only five houses but six forms, numbered 1 - 6.
Buildings
The school comprises several buildings, most notably the former Holcombe Manor. This was extended, replacing the conservatories, then expanded further with the construction of the atrium block, which houses the humanities faculty, opened in February 1997. In December 2006 new accommodation for art students was finally ready and opened by local artist Billy Childish. Consisting of a Skylab-style structure, it was built on stilts above the existing design technology ("D") block.
Accelerated curriculum
From September 2005 students take their SATs a year earlier than usual - in year 8 - meaning GCSEs are also started a year early, in year 9. A variety of GCSE courses are available in years 9 and 10. The school achieved Language College status in 2001, and students starting between 2000 and 2003 had to study two languages from Year 7 to 11. As of 2006 this is no longer the case.
School trips
Students have the opportunity to take part in a range of off-site trips. The most popular are those abroad, to destinations including Thailand and Japan as well as closer to home including Italy, Germany and Disneyland Paris. Other trips include the annual year 7 Kent residential trip and the GCSE Geography trip to the Lake District.
Sixth form
The school has the largest sixth form in Medway due to its open nature.[citation needed] A minimum of 2 A-U grades at GCSE or equivalent are required, and these must include English and Mathematics (there are exceptions to this rule, where if a C is not obtained in one of the two key subjects but is in the other, the student is given the opportunity to transfer into the sixth form and retake the failed subject). Though a large proportion of students at Key Stage 4 (year 11) progress to the sixth form, many students from neighbouring schools also join, including girls. In 2006, the Sixth Form forms were changed , partially due to increasing entry numbers, to have three forms for each house, comprising of a mix of Year 12 and 13.
In December 2006 the school hosted an Ofsted inspection. The report produced by the inspecting team can be viewed here (in PDF and HTML format). The school was rated as "Good" in its teaching of pupils between 11 and 16. However it was rated "Satisfactory" for its sixth form, which is the second lowest status achievable. This is due to the rapid expansion of the sixth form since it was opened to pupils from other schools; it now draws pupils from over 10 other schools. Inspectors also commented that the rate of learning in ICT and the attainment in the sixth form should be improved.
There were very positive comments made about particular subjects. Media Studies and Business Studies have been shown to rival the best in the region, and are recommended in the Good School Guide. The 6th form has now been selected by the Government for a lead role in its new Diploma programme both in ICT and Media Studies.
Student achievements
The pupils at CGSB were both Medway and Kent champions in the national Young Enterprise competition, beating many other schools.[4] The school participates in the national Junior Maths Challenge, run by the University of Leeds.
References
- ^ "BBC News - Education - League tables". Retrieved 2007-05-05.
- ^ "Linguafun (Google cache)". Retrieved 2007-05-01.
- ^ "Adult Courses (Google cache)". Retrieved 2007-05-01.
- ^ "Twangus Children's Books". Retrieved 2007-05-17.