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5727bc802ca10214002d950c | There is false belief that the current uniforms were first worn for what event? | mourning for the death of George III | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe long-standing claim that the present uniform was first worn as mourning for the death of George III is unfounded. \"Eton dress\" has undergone significant changes since its standardisation in the 19th century. Originally (along with a top-hat and walking-cane), Etonian dress was reserved for fo... |
5727bc802ca10214002d950d | What are Beaks? | Members of the teaching staff | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe long-standing claim that the present uniform was first worn as mourning for the death of George III is unfounded. \"Eton dress\" has undergone significant changes since its standardisation in the 19th century. Originally (along with a top-hat and walking-cane), Etonian dress was reserved for fo... |
5727bc802ca10214002d950e | When are Beaks required to wear a form of school dress? | when teaching | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe long-standing claim that the present uniform was first worn as mourning for the death of George III is unfounded. \"Eton dress\" has undergone significant changes since its standardisation in the 19th century. Originally (along with a top-hat and walking-cane), Etonian dress was reserved for fo... |
5727bc802ca10214002d950f | What are classes at Eaton known as today? | "divisions", or "divs" | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe long-standing claim that the present uniform was first worn as mourning for the death of George III is unfounded. \"Eton dress\" has undergone significant changes since its standardisation in the 19th century. Originally (along with a top-hat and walking-cane), Etonian dress was reserved for fo... |
5727bd3d4b864d1900163c00 | How many current students take Chinese courses at Eaton? | more than 100 | [
"Eton_College\n\nLater the emphasis was on classical studies, dominated by Latin and Ancient History, and, for boys with sufficient ability, Classical Greek. From the latter part of the 19th century this curriculum has changed and broadened: for example, there are now more than 100 students of Chinese, which is a n... |
5727bd3d4b864d1900163c01 | Is Chinese a required or non-curriculum course? | non-curriculum | [
"Eton_College\n\nLater the emphasis was on classical studies, dominated by Latin and Ancient History, and, for boys with sufficient ability, Classical Greek. From the latter part of the 19th century this curriculum has changed and broadened: for example, there are now more than 100 students of Chinese, which is a n... |
5727bd3d4b864d1900163c02 | How many computers were at Eaton in the 1970s? | just one | [
"Eton_College\n\nLater the emphasis was on classical studies, dominated by Latin and Ancient History, and, for boys with sufficient ability, Classical Greek. From the latter part of the 19th century this curriculum has changed and broadened: for example, there are now more than 100 students of Chinese, which is a n... |
5727bd3d4b864d1900163c03 | Which subject was only studied by boys with sufficient ability? | Classical Greek | [
"Eton_College\n\nLater the emphasis was on classical studies, dominated by Latin and Ancient History, and, for boys with sufficient ability, Classical Greek. From the latter part of the 19th century this curriculum has changed and broadened: for example, there are now more than 100 students of Chinese, which is a n... |
5727be06ff5b5019007d93fc | What other term is given to the director of studies? | tutor | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe primary responsibility for a boy's studies lies with his House Master, but he is assisted by an additional director of studies, known as a tutor. Classes, colloquially known as \"divs\" (divisions), are organised on a School basis; the classrooms are separate from the houses. New school buildin... |
5727be06ff5b5019007d93fd | With whom does the primary responsibility for a student's leaning lie? | House Master | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe primary responsibility for a boy's studies lies with his House Master, but he is assisted by an additional director of studies, known as a tutor. Classes, colloquially known as \"divs\" (divisions), are organised on a School basis; the classrooms are separate from the houses. New school buildin... |
5727be06ff5b5019007d93fe | Who designed the learning buildings at Eton? | Henry Woodyer | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe primary responsibility for a boy's studies lies with his House Master, but he is assisted by an additional director of studies, known as a tutor. Classes, colloquially known as \"divs\" (divisions), are organised on a School basis; the classrooms are separate from the houses. New school buildin... |
5727be06ff5b5019007d93ff | Are living houses and classrooms seperate or conjoined? | separate | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe primary responsibility for a boy's studies lies with his House Master, but he is assisted by an additional director of studies, known as a tutor. Classes, colloquially known as \"divs\" (divisions), are organised on a School basis; the classrooms are separate from the houses. New school buildin... |
5727bf482ca10214002d9556 | Which Eton society is dedicated to philosophy? | Wine and Wotton’s | [
"Eton_College\n\nSocieties tend to come and go, of course, depending on the special enthusiasms of the masters and boys in the school at the time, but some have been in existence many years. Those in existence at present include: Aeronautical, African, Alexander Cozens (Art), Amnesty, Archeological, Architectural, ... |
5727bf482ca10214002d9557 | Which Eton society is centered around horses? | Rous | [
"Eton_College\n\nSocieties tend to come and go, of course, depending on the special enthusiasms of the masters and boys in the school at the time, but some have been in existence many years. Those in existence at present include: Aeronautical, African, Alexander Cozens (Art), Amnesty, Archeological, Architectural, ... |
5727bf482ca10214002d9558 | What is the name of the Eton club for musical interests? | Rock | [
"Eton_College\n\nSocieties tend to come and go, of course, depending on the special enthusiasms of the masters and boys in the school at the time, but some have been in existence many years. Those in existence at present include: Aeronautical, African, Alexander Cozens (Art), Amnesty, Archeological, Architectural, ... |
5727bf482ca10214002d9559 | What is the interest of the Savile club at Eton? | Rare Books and Manuscripts | [
"Eton_College\n\nSocieties tend to come and go, of course, depending on the special enthusiasms of the masters and boys in the school at the time, but some have been in existence many years. Those in existence at present include: Aeronautical, African, Alexander Cozens (Art), Amnesty, Archeological, Architectural, ... |
5727c2d93acd2414000debf1 | For what is the Huxley prize awarded? | a project on a scientific subject | [
"Eton_College\n\nPrizes are awarded on the results of trials (internal exams), GCSE and AS-levels. In addition, many subjects and activities have specially endowed prizes, several of which are awarded by visiting experts. The most prestigious is the Newcastle Scholarship, awarded on the strength of an examination, ... |
5727c2d93acd2414000debf2 | Which two prizes are dedicated to mathematics? | Tomline and Russell | [
"Eton_College\n\nPrizes are awarded on the results of trials (internal exams), GCSE and AS-levels. In addition, many subjects and activities have specially endowed prizes, several of which are awarded by visiting experts. The most prestigious is the Newcastle Scholarship, awarded on the strength of an examination, ... |
5727c2d93acd2414000debf3 | What artistic accomplishments can earn students a prize? | painting, sculpture, ceramics, playing musical instruments, musical composition, declamation, silverwork, and design | [
"Eton_College\n\nPrizes are awarded on the results of trials (internal exams), GCSE and AS-levels. In addition, many subjects and activities have specially endowed prizes, several of which are awarded by visiting experts. The most prestigious is the Newcastle Scholarship, awarded on the strength of an examination, ... |
5727c2d93acd2414000debf4 | Are trials considered internal or external exams? | internal | [
"Eton_College\n\nPrizes are awarded on the results of trials (internal exams), GCSE and AS-levels. In addition, many subjects and activities have specially endowed prizes, several of which are awarded by visiting experts. The most prestigious is the Newcastle Scholarship, awarded on the strength of an examination, ... |
5727c3af3acd2414000dec0d | What does the Busk Fund support? | individual ventures that show particular initiative | [
"Eton_College\n\nVarious benefactions make it possible to give grants each year to boys who wish, for educational or cultural reasons, to work or travel abroad. These include the Busk Fund, which supports individual ventures that show particular initiative; the C.M. Wells Memorial Trust Fund, for the promotion of v... |
5727c3af3acd2414000dec0e | Which Fund is dedicated for travel to non-English speaking countries? | Marsden Fund | [
"Eton_College\n\nVarious benefactions make it possible to give grants each year to boys who wish, for educational or cultural reasons, to work or travel abroad. These include the Busk Fund, which supports individual ventures that show particular initiative; the C.M. Wells Memorial Trust Fund, for the promotion of v... |
5727c3af3acd2414000dec0f | Which Fund supports travel to classical lands? | the C.M. Wells Memorial Trust Fund | [
"Eton_College\n\nVarious benefactions make it possible to give grants each year to boys who wish, for educational or cultural reasons, to work or travel abroad. These include the Busk Fund, which supports individual ventures that show particular initiative; the C.M. Wells Memorial Trust Fund, for the promotion of v... |
5727c9f23acd2414000dec6b | What action results in something being "Sent Up For Good?" | If any boy produces an outstanding piece of work | [
"Eton_College\n\nIf any boy produces an outstanding piece of work, it may be \"Sent Up For Good\", storing the effort in the College Archives for posterity. This award has been around since the 18th century. As Sending Up For Good is fairly infrequent, the process is rather mysterious to many of Eton's boys. First,... |
5727c9f23acd2414000dec6c | What does a student receive when work is Sent Up For Good? | a card | [
"Eton_College\n\nIf any boy produces an outstanding piece of work, it may be \"Sent Up For Good\", storing the effort in the College Archives for posterity. This award has been around since the 18th century. As Sending Up For Good is fairly infrequent, the process is rather mysterious to many of Eton's boys. First,... |
5727c9f23acd2414000dec6d | When a student has work Sent Up For Good, who signs the card that they receive? | House Master, tutor and division master | [
"Eton_College\n\nIf any boy produces an outstanding piece of work, it may be \"Sent Up For Good\", storing the effort in the College Archives for posterity. This award has been around since the 18th century. As Sending Up For Good is fairly infrequent, the process is rather mysterious to many of Eton's boys. First,... |
5727c9f23acd2414000dec6e | Where is work that has been Sent Up For Good stored? | College Archives | [
"Eton_College\n\nIf any boy produces an outstanding piece of work, it may be \"Sent Up For Good\", storing the effort in the College Archives for posterity. This award has been around since the 18th century. As Sending Up For Good is fairly infrequent, the process is rather mysterious to many of Eton's boys. First,... |
5727cab93acd2414000dec73 | What is the opposite of a Show Up? | a "Rip" | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe opposite of a Show Up is a \"Rip\". This is for sub-standard work, which is sometimes torn at the top of the page/sheet and must be submitted to the boy's housemaster for signature. Boys who accumulate rips are liable to be given a \"White Ticket\", which must be signed by all his teachers and ... |
5727cab93acd2414000dec74 | Who must sign a Rip? | the boy's housemaster | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe opposite of a Show Up is a \"Rip\". This is for sub-standard work, which is sometimes torn at the top of the page/sheet and must be submitted to the boy's housemaster for signature. Boys who accumulate rips are liable to be given a \"White Ticket\", which must be signed by all his teachers and ... |
5727cab93acd2414000dec75 | Who must sign a White Ticket? | all his teachers | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe opposite of a Show Up is a \"Rip\". This is for sub-standard work, which is sometimes torn at the top of the page/sheet and must be submitted to the boy's housemaster for signature. Boys who accumulate rips are liable to be given a \"White Ticket\", which must be signed by all his teachers and ... |
5727cab93acd2414000dec76 | Who must sign an "info"? | the boy's housemaster and tutor | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe opposite of a Show Up is a \"Rip\". This is for sub-standard work, which is sometimes torn at the top of the page/sheet and must be submitted to the boy's housemaster for signature. Boys who accumulate rips are liable to be given a \"White Ticket\", which must be signed by all his teachers and ... |
5727cab93acd2414000dec77 | What punishment term is "info" short for? | sign for information | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe opposite of a Show Up is a \"Rip\". This is for sub-standard work, which is sometimes torn at the top of the page/sheet and must be submitted to the boy's housemaster for signature. Boys who accumulate rips are liable to be given a \"White Ticket\", which must be signed by all his teachers and ... |
5727d0feff5b5019007d95e8 | What term is used if a master is more than 15 minutes late to a class? | a "run" | [
"Eton_College\n\nA boy who is late for any division or other appointment may be required to sign \"Tardy Book\", a register kept in the School Office, between 7.35am and 7.45am, every morning for the duration of his sentence (typically three days). Tardy Book may also be issued for late work. For more serious misde... |
5727d0feff5b5019007d95e9 | Where is the "Tardy Book" kept? | School Office | [
"Eton_College\n\nA boy who is late for any division or other appointment may be required to sign \"Tardy Book\", a register kept in the School Office, between 7.35am and 7.45am, every morning for the duration of his sentence (typically three days). Tardy Book may also be issued for late work. For more serious misde... |
5727d0feff5b5019007d95ea | How long is the typical punishment for being tardy? | typically three days | [
"Eton_College\n\nA boy who is late for any division or other appointment may be required to sign \"Tardy Book\", a register kept in the School Office, between 7.35am and 7.45am, every morning for the duration of his sentence (typically three days). Tardy Book may also be issued for late work. For more serious misde... |
5727d0feff5b5019007d95eb | When a boy is summoned to the Head Master, what is the experience called? | the "Bill" | [
"Eton_College\n\nA boy who is late for any division or other appointment may be required to sign \"Tardy Book\", a register kept in the School Office, between 7.35am and 7.45am, every morning for the duration of his sentence (typically three days). Tardy Book may also be issued for late work. For more serious misde... |
5727d0feff5b5019007d95ec | What is another term for rustication? | suspension | [
"Eton_College\n\nA boy who is late for any division or other appointment may be required to sign \"Tardy Book\", a register kept in the School Office, between 7.35am and 7.45am, every morning for the duration of his sentence (typically three days). Tardy Book may also be issued for late work. For more serious misde... |
5727d2703acd2414000ded57 | The birch was abolished and replaced with what? | caning | [
"Eton_College\n\nJohn Keate, Head Master from 1809 to 1834, took over at a time when discipline was poor. Anthony Chenevix-Trench, Head Master from 1964 to 1970, abolished the birch and replaced it with caning, also applied to the bare posterior, which he administered privately in his office. Chenevix-Trench also a... |
5727d2703acd2414000ded58 | What was the most severe form of physical punishment at Eton referred to as? | "Pop-Tanning" | [
"Eton_College\n\nJohn Keate, Head Master from 1809 to 1834, took over at a time when discipline was poor. Anthony Chenevix-Trench, Head Master from 1964 to 1970, abolished the birch and replaced it with caning, also applied to the bare posterior, which he administered privately in his office. Chenevix-Trench also a... |
5727d2703acd2414000ded59 | Why was a subject ordered to appear to Pop-Tanning in old trousers? | the caning would cut the cloth to shreds | [
"Eton_College\n\nJohn Keate, Head Master from 1809 to 1834, took over at a time when discipline was poor. Anthony Chenevix-Trench, Head Master from 1964 to 1970, abolished the birch and replaced it with caning, also applied to the bare posterior, which he administered privately in his office. Chenevix-Trench also a... |
5727d2703acd2414000ded5a | Which Head Master abolished corporal punishment by peers? | Chenevix-Trench | [
"Eton_College\n\nJohn Keate, Head Master from 1809 to 1834, took over at a time when discipline was poor. Anthony Chenevix-Trench, Head Master from 1964 to 1970, abolished the birch and replaced it with caning, also applied to the bare posterior, which he administered privately in his office. Chenevix-Trench also a... |
5727d2703acd2414000ded5b | Who administered caning privately in his office? | Anthony Chenevix-Trench | [
"Eton_College\n\nJohn Keate, Head Master from 1809 to 1834, took over at a time when discipline was poor. Anthony Chenevix-Trench, Head Master from 1964 to 1970, abolished the birch and replaced it with caning, also applied to the bare posterior, which he administered privately in his office. Chenevix-Trench also a... |
5727d32a3acd2414000ded61 | What term is given to the Head of Music? | "Precentor" | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe current \"Precentor\" (Head of Music) is Tim Johnson, and the School boasts eight organs and an entire building for music (performance spaces include the School Hall, the Farrer Theatre and two halls dedicated to music, the Parry Hall and the Concert Hall). Many instruments are taught, includin... |
5727d32a3acd2414000ded62 | What is an example of a lesser-known instrument taught at Eton? | didgeridoo | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe current \"Precentor\" (Head of Music) is Tim Johnson, and the School boasts eight organs and an entire building for music (performance spaces include the School Hall, the Farrer Theatre and two halls dedicated to music, the Parry Hall and the Concert Hall). Many instruments are taught, includin... |
5727d32a3acd2414000ded63 | Who is the current Precentor? | Tim Johnson | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe current \"Precentor\" (Head of Music) is Tim Johnson, and the School boasts eight organs and an entire building for music (performance spaces include the School Hall, the Farrer Theatre and two halls dedicated to music, the Parry Hall and the Concert Hall). Many instruments are taught, includin... |
5727d32a3acd2414000ded64 | How many organs does Eton house? | eight | [
"Eton_College\n\nThe current \"Precentor\" (Head of Music) is Tim Johnson, and the School boasts eight organs and an entire building for music (performance spaces include the School Hall, the Farrer Theatre and two halls dedicated to music, the Parry Hall and the Concert Hall). Many instruments are taught, includin... |
5727d3e4ff5b5019007d9646 | How many people can sit in the audience at Eton's main theatre? | 400 | [
"Eton_College\n\nNumerous plays are put on every year at Eton College; there is one main theatre, called the Farrer (seating 400) and 2 Studio theatres, called the Caccia Studio and Empty Space (seating 90 and 80 respectively). There are about 8 or 9 house productions each year, around 3 or 4 \"independent\" plays ... |
5727d3e4ff5b5019007d9647 | What is the name of Eton's largest theatre? | Farrer | [
"Eton_College\n\nNumerous plays are put on every year at Eton College; there is one main theatre, called the Farrer (seating 400) and 2 Studio theatres, called the Caccia Studio and Empty Space (seating 90 and 80 respectively). There are about 8 or 9 house productions each year, around 3 or 4 \"independent\" plays ... |
5727d3e4ff5b5019007d9648 | How many house productions does Eton run each year? | about 8 or 9 | [
"Eton_College\n\nNumerous plays are put on every year at Eton College; there is one main theatre, called the Farrer (seating 400) and 2 Studio theatres, called the Caccia Studio and Empty Space (seating 90 and 80 respectively). There are about 8 or 9 house productions each year, around 3 or 4 \"independent\" plays ... |
5727d3e4ff5b5019007d9649 | What are "independent" theatre productions at Eton? | not confined solely to one house, produced, directed and funded by Etonians | [
"Eton_College\n\nNumerous plays are put on every year at Eton College; there is one main theatre, called the Farrer (seating 400) and 2 Studio theatres, called the Caccia Studio and Empty Space (seating 90 and 80 respectively). There are about 8 or 9 house productions each year, around 3 or 4 \"independent\" plays ... |
5727d3e4ff5b5019007d964a | Do the plays sport high attendance rates? | fully booked every night | [
"Eton_College\n\nNumerous plays are put on every year at Eton College; there is one main theatre, called the Farrer (seating 400) and 2 Studio theatres, called the Caccia Studio and Empty Space (seating 90 and 80 respectively). There are about 8 or 9 house productions each year, around 3 or 4 \"independent\" plays ... |
5727d52c3acd2414000deda9 | Who are cast in Eton's female roles in their productions? | girls from surrounding schools | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn recent years, the School has put on a musical version of The Bacchae (October 2009) as well as productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (May 2010), The Cherry Orchard (February 2011), Joseph K (October 2011), Cyrano de Bergerac (May 2012), Macbeth (October 2012), London Assu... |
5727d52c3acd2414000dedaa | Who is responsible for stage hand duties, lighting, sound, and management? | Boys from the School | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn recent years, the School has put on a musical version of The Bacchae (October 2009) as well as productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (May 2010), The Cherry Orchard (February 2011), Joseph K (October 2011), Cyrano de Bergerac (May 2012), Macbeth (October 2012), London Assu... |
5727d52c3acd2414000dedab | Which Shakespearean play did the School put on in October 2012? | Macbeth | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn recent years, the School has put on a musical version of The Bacchae (October 2009) as well as productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (May 2010), The Cherry Orchard (February 2011), Joseph K (October 2011), Cyrano de Bergerac (May 2012), Macbeth (October 2012), London Assu... |
5727d52c3acd2414000dedac | What are somefemale schools close to Eton? | St George's, Ascot, St Mary's School Ascot, Windsor Girls' School and Heathfield St Mary's School | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn recent years, the School has put on a musical version of The Bacchae (October 2009) as well as productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (May 2010), The Cherry Orchard (February 2011), Joseph K (October 2011), Cyrano de Bergerac (May 2012), Macbeth (October 2012), London Assu... |
5727d66c3acd2414000dedc9 | What is Eton's best-known holiday? | "Fourth of June" | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton's best-known holiday takes place on the so-called \"Fourth of June\", a celebration of the birthday of King George III, Eton's greatest patron. This day is celebrated with the Procession of Boats, in which the top rowing crews from the top four years row past in vintage wooden rowing boats. Si... |
5727d66c3acd2414000dedca | What does the "Fourth of June" celebrate? | the birthday of King George III | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton's best-known holiday takes place on the so-called \"Fourth of June\", a celebration of the birthday of King George III, Eton's greatest patron. This day is celebrated with the Procession of Boats, in which the top rowing crews from the top four years row past in vintage wooden rowing boats. Si... |
5727d66c3acd2414000dedcb | When is the Fourth of June celebrated? | the Wednesday before the first weekend of June | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton's best-known holiday takes place on the so-called \"Fourth of June\", a celebration of the birthday of King George III, Eton's greatest patron. This day is celebrated with the Procession of Boats, in which the top rowing crews from the top four years row past in vintage wooden rowing boats. Si... |
5727d66c3acd2414000dedcc | Which event is held on the Fourth of June? | Procession of Boats | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton's best-known holiday takes place on the so-called \"Fourth of June\", a celebration of the birthday of King George III, Eton's greatest patron. This day is celebrated with the Procession of Boats, in which the top rowing crews from the top four years row past in vintage wooden rowing boats. Si... |
5727d7d84b864d1900163e4e | Why is being a charity beneficial to Eton? | substantial tax breaks | [
"Eton_College\n\nUntil 18 December 2010, Eton College was an exempt charity under English law (Charities Act 1993, Schedule 2). Under the provisions of the Charities Act 2006, it is now an excepted charity, and fully registered with the Charities Commission, and is now one of the 100 largest charities in the UK. As... |
5727d7d84b864d1900163e4f | What service does Eton provide to the local community free of charge? | use of its facilities | [
"Eton_College\n\nUntil 18 December 2010, Eton College was an exempt charity under English law (Charities Act 1993, Schedule 2). Under the provisions of the Charities Act 2006, it is now an excepted charity, and fully registered with the Charities Commission, and is now one of the 100 largest charities in the UK. As... |
5727d7d84b864d1900163e50 | What was the full price of Eton per student in 2010-2011? | £29,862 (approximately US$48,600 or €35,100 | [
"Eton_College\n\nUntil 18 December 2010, Eton College was an exempt charity under English law (Charities Act 1993, Schedule 2). Under the provisions of the Charities Act 2006, it is now an excepted charity, and fully registered with the Charities Commission, and is now one of the 100 largest charities in the UK. As... |
5727d7d84b864d1900163e51 | How much did estimated tax breaks save per student in 1992? | £1,945 per pupil per year | [
"Eton_College\n\nUntil 18 December 2010, Eton College was an exempt charity under English law (Charities Act 1993, Schedule 2). Under the provisions of the Charities Act 2006, it is now an excepted charity, and fully registered with the Charities Commission, and is now one of the 100 largest charities in the UK. As... |
5727d8cc4b864d1900163e6e | Who granted money to Eton for a sports complex in 1995? | the National Lottery | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn 1995 the National Lottery granted money for a £4.6m sports complex, to add to Eton's existing facilities of two swimming pools, 30 cricket squares, 24 football, rugby and hockey pitches and a gym. The College paid £200,000 and contributed 4.5 hectares of land in return for exclusive use of the f... |
5727d8cc4b864d1900163e6f | When did the Thames Valley Athletics Centre open? | April 1999 | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn 1995 the National Lottery granted money for a £4.6m sports complex, to add to Eton's existing facilities of two swimming pools, 30 cricket squares, 24 football, rugby and hockey pitches and a gym. The College paid £200,000 and contributed 4.5 hectares of land in return for exclusive use of the f... |
5727d8cc4b864d1900163e70 | For what did the college pay a substancial sum and donate 4.5 hectres of land? | in return for exclusive use of the facilities during the daytime only | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn 1995 the National Lottery granted money for a £4.6m sports complex, to add to Eton's existing facilities of two swimming pools, 30 cricket squares, 24 football, rugby and hockey pitches and a gym. The College paid £200,000 and contributed 4.5 hectares of land in return for exclusive use of the f... |
5727d8cc4b864d1900163e71 | How many cricket squares does Eton have? | 30 | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn 1995 the National Lottery granted money for a £4.6m sports complex, to add to Eton's existing facilities of two swimming pools, 30 cricket squares, 24 football, rugby and hockey pitches and a gym. The College paid £200,000 and contributed 4.5 hectares of land in return for exclusive use of the f... |
5727d8cc4b864d1900163e72 | How many swimming pools are located within Eton? | two | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn 1995 the National Lottery granted money for a £4.6m sports complex, to add to Eton's existing facilities of two swimming pools, 30 cricket squares, 24 football, rugby and hockey pitches and a gym. The College paid £200,000 and contributed 4.5 hectares of land in return for exclusive use of the f... |
5727d9892ca10214002d9802 | Who claimed she had been unfairly fired by Eton and won her case? | Sarah Forsyth | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn October 2004, Sarah Forsyth claimed that she had been dismissed unfairly by Eton College and had been bullied by senior staff. She also claimed she was instructed to do some of Prince Harry's coursework to enable him to pass AS Art. As evidence, Forsyth provided secretly recorded conversations w... |
5727d9892ca10214002d9803 | What did Sarah Forsyth provide as evidence to her unfair termination and job duties? | secretly recorded conversations with both Prince Harry and her Head of Department, Ian Burke | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn October 2004, Sarah Forsyth claimed that she had been dismissed unfairly by Eton College and had been bullied by senior staff. She also claimed she was instructed to do some of Prince Harry's coursework to enable him to pass AS Art. As evidence, Forsyth provided secretly recorded conversations w... |
5727d9892ca10214002d9804 | For what was Eton criticized in its handling of the Forsyth case? | failing to produce its capability procedures | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn October 2004, Sarah Forsyth claimed that she had been dismissed unfairly by Eton College and had been bullied by senior staff. She also claimed she was instructed to do some of Prince Harry's coursework to enable him to pass AS Art. As evidence, Forsyth provided secretly recorded conversations w... |
5727d9892ca10214002d9805 | Who was criticized for not handling the Forsyth case independently? | the Head Master | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn October 2004, Sarah Forsyth claimed that she had been dismissed unfairly by Eton College and had been bullied by senior staff. She also claimed she was instructed to do some of Prince Harry's coursework to enable him to pass AS Art. As evidence, Forsyth provided secretly recorded conversations w... |
5727dce22ca10214002d9850 | The School dismissed claims that Prince Harry was cheating by saying the claims were what? | unfounded and irrelevant | [
"Eton_College\n\nIt criticised Forsyth's decision to record a conversation with Harry as an abuse of teacher–student confidentiality and said \"It is clear whichever version of the evidence is accepted that Mr Burke did ask the claimant to assist Prince Harry with text for his expressive art project ... It is not p... |
5727dce22ca10214002d9851 | What was potentially considered abuse of teacher-student confidentiality? | Forsyth's decision to record a conversation with Harry | [
"Eton_College\n\nIt criticised Forsyth's decision to record a conversation with Harry as an abuse of teacher–student confidentiality and said \"It is clear whichever version of the evidence is accepted that Mr Burke did ask the claimant to assist Prince Harry with text for his expressive art project ... It is not p... |
5727dce22ca10214002d9852 | The tribunal denied responsibility for what concerning Harry's recording in the Forsyth case? | determine whether or not it was legitimate | [
"Eton_College\n\nIt criticised Forsyth's decision to record a conversation with Harry as an abuse of teacher–student confidentiality and said \"It is clear whichever version of the evidence is accepted that Mr Burke did ask the claimant to assist Prince Harry with text for his expressive art project ... It is not p... |
5727dea1ff5b5019007d972a | Who defended fifty schools accused of price-sharing, stating they were unaware the laws had changed? | Jean Scott | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn 2005, the Office of Fair Trading found fifty independent schools, including Eton, to have breached the Competition Act by \"regularly and systematically\" exchanging information about planned increases in school fees, which was collated and distributed among the schools by the bursar at Sevenoak... |
5727dea1ff5b5019007d972b | In what year was a group of independent schools found guilty of price-sharing? | 2005 | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn 2005, the Office of Fair Trading found fifty independent schools, including Eton, to have breached the Competition Act by \"regularly and systematically\" exchanging information about planned increases in school fees, which was collated and distributed among the schools by the bursar at Sevenoak... |
5727dea1ff5b5019007d972c | How much did each school have to pay as punishment for price-sharing? | £70,000, totalling around £3.5 million | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn 2005, the Office of Fair Trading found fifty independent schools, including Eton, to have breached the Competition Act by \"regularly and systematically\" exchanging information about planned increases in school fees, which was collated and distributed among the schools by the bursar at Sevenoak... |
5727dea1ff5b5019007d972d | What did the schools elect to contribute money towards, in light of their allegations? | a new charitable educational fund | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn 2005, the Office of Fair Trading found fifty independent schools, including Eton, to have breached the Competition Act by \"regularly and systematically\" exchanging information about planned increases in school fees, which was collated and distributed among the schools by the bursar at Sevenoak... |
5727df542ca10214002d9878 | How much had Eton received in farming subsidies in 2005? | £2,652 | [
"Eton_College\n\nA Freedom of Information request in 2005 revealed that Eton had received £2,652 in farming subsidies in 2004 under the Common Agricultural Policy. Asked to explain under what grounds it was eligible to receive farming subsidies, Eton admitted that it was 'a bit of a mystery'. The TaxPayers' Allianc... |
5727df542ca10214002d9879 | Under what policy was Eton able to receive funds without farming? | Common Agricultural Policy | [
"Eton_College\n\nA Freedom of Information request in 2005 revealed that Eton had received £2,652 in farming subsidies in 2004 under the Common Agricultural Policy. Asked to explain under what grounds it was eligible to receive farming subsidies, Eton admitted that it was 'a bit of a mystery'. The TaxPayers' Allianc... |
5727df542ca10214002d987a | What did Panorama say was the documented reason Eton was eligible for farming subsidies? | environmental improvements | [
"Eton_College\n\nA Freedom of Information request in 2005 revealed that Eton had received £2,652 in farming subsidies in 2004 under the Common Agricultural Policy. Asked to explain under what grounds it was eligible to receive farming subsidies, Eton admitted that it was 'a bit of a mystery'. The TaxPayers' Allianc... |
5727f7872ca10214002d9a64 | How many outreach events were held at Eton by Oxford University in 2010? | nine | [
"Eton_College\n\nFigures obtained by The Daily Telegraph had revealed that, in 2010, 37 applicants from Eton were accepted by Oxford whilst state schools had difficulty obtaining entry even for pupils with the country's most impressive exam results. According to The Economist, Oxford and Cambridge admit more Etonia... |
5727f7872ca10214002d9a65 | Which independent school had more hosted outreach events than Eton? | Wellington College | [
"Eton_College\n\nFigures obtained by The Daily Telegraph had revealed that, in 2010, 37 applicants from Eton were accepted by Oxford whilst state schools had difficulty obtaining entry even for pupils with the country's most impressive exam results. According to The Economist, Oxford and Cambridge admit more Etonia... |
5727f7872ca10214002d9a66 | Who described outreach events at Eton as "unfair and indefensible?" | Labour MP David Lammy | [
"Eton_College\n\nFigures obtained by The Daily Telegraph had revealed that, in 2010, 37 applicants from Eton were accepted by Oxford whilst state schools had difficulty obtaining entry even for pupils with the country's most impressive exam results. According to The Economist, Oxford and Cambridge admit more Etonia... |
5727f7872ca10214002d9a67 | In 2010, how many applicants from Eton were accepted to Oxford? | 37 | [
"Eton_College\n\nFigures obtained by The Daily Telegraph had revealed that, in 2010, 37 applicants from Eton were accepted by Oxford whilst state schools had difficulty obtaining entry even for pupils with the country's most impressive exam results. According to The Economist, Oxford and Cambridge admit more Etonia... |
5727f8004b864d19001640d0 | When was an accidental email sent to potential students of Eton that warranted a personal apology to each family? | July 2015 | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn July 2015, Eton accidentally sent emails to 400 prospective students, offering them conditional entrance to the school in September 2017. The email was intended for nine students, but an IT glitch caused the email to be sent to 400 additional families, who didn't necessarily have a place. In res... |
5727f8004b864d19001640d1 | How many prospective students received a mistaken email in July 2015? | 400 | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn July 2015, Eton accidentally sent emails to 400 prospective students, offering them conditional entrance to the school in September 2017. The email was intended for nine students, but an IT glitch caused the email to be sent to 400 additional families, who didn't necessarily have a place. In res... |
5727f8004b864d19001640d2 | For how many students was the email mistake originally intended? | nine | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn July 2015, Eton accidentally sent emails to 400 prospective students, offering them conditional entrance to the school in September 2017. The email was intended for nine students, but an IT glitch caused the email to be sent to 400 additional families, who didn't necessarily have a place. In res... |
5727f98a2ca10214002d9a90 | What was Eton's beagle club accused of in January 2016? | an illegal hare hunt | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn January 2016, the Eton College beagling club was accused by the League Against Cruel Sports of undertaking an illegal hare hunt. The allegations were accompanied by a video of the Eton Beagles chasing a hare, as 'the hunt staff urge the beagles on and make no efforts to call the dogs off.' A spo... |
5727f98a2ca10214002d9a91 | What evidence was brought forth of a potential hare hunt? | a video | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn January 2016, the Eton College beagling club was accused by the League Against Cruel Sports of undertaking an illegal hare hunt. The allegations were accompanied by a video of the Eton Beagles chasing a hare, as 'the hunt staff urge the beagles on and make no efforts to call the dogs off.' A spo... |
5727f98a2ca10214002d9a92 | Did Eton's official statement say that they took the matter seriously or frivilously? | extremely seriously | [
"Eton_College\n\nIn January 2016, the Eton College beagling club was accused by the League Against Cruel Sports of undertaking an illegal hare hunt. The allegations were accompanied by a video of the Eton Beagles chasing a hare, as 'the hunt staff urge the beagles on and make no efforts to call the dogs off.' A spo... |
5727fa593acd2414000df13f | Which male private school in Boston, USA has Eton formed a relationship with? | Roxbury Latin School | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton College has links with some private schools in India today, maintained from the days of the British Raj, such as The Doon School and Mayo College. Eton College is also a member of the G20 Schools Group, a collection of college preparatory boarding schools from around the world, including Turke... |
5727fa593acd2414000df140 | Where do Hennessy Scholars typically reside? | Wotton house | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton College has links with some private schools in India today, maintained from the days of the British Raj, such as The Doon School and Mayo College. Eton College is also a member of the G20 Schools Group, a collection of college preparatory boarding schools from around the world, including Turke... |
5727fa593acd2414000df141 | In which year was the Hennessy Scholarship founded? | 2005 | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton College has links with some private schools in India today, maintained from the days of the British Raj, such as The Doon School and Mayo College. Eton College is also a member of the G20 Schools Group, a collection of college preparatory boarding schools from around the world, including Turke... |
5727fa593acd2414000df142 | What is the G20 School's Group? | a collection of college preparatory boarding schools from around the world | [
"Eton_College\n\nEton College has links with some private schools in India today, maintained from the days of the British Raj, such as The Doon School and Mayo College. Eton College is also a member of the G20 Schools Group, a collection of college preparatory boarding schools from around the world, including Turke... |
5727fb69ff5b5019007d99ec | Which Duke of Gloucester attended Eton? | Prince Richard | [
"Eton_College\n\nBesides Prince William and Prince Harry, members of the extended British Royal Family who have attended Eton include Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his son Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster; Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, his eldest son George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews and grandson Edward W... |
5727fb69ff5b5019007d99ed | Where is Prince Richard's son, Alexander Windsor, Earl of? | Ulster | [
"Eton_College\n\nBesides Prince William and Prince Harry, members of the extended British Royal Family who have attended Eton include Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his son Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster; Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, his eldest son George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews and grandson Edward W... |
5727fb69ff5b5019007d99ee | Which 7th Earl of Harewood attended Eton? | George Lascelles | [
"Eton_College\n\nBesides Prince William and Prince Harry, members of the extended British Royal Family who have attended Eton include Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his son Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster; Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, his eldest son George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews and grandson Edward W... |
5727fb69ff5b5019007d99ef | Who was George Lascelles' mother? | Princess Mary, Princess Royal | [
"Eton_College\n\nBesides Prince William and Prince Harry, members of the extended British Royal Family who have attended Eton include Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his son Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster; Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, his eldest son George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews and grandson Edward W... |
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