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'''The Earth Organization''' is an independent, international [[non-profit]], [[non-partisan]], conservation and environmental organization, with new solutions, committed to the creative, responsible rehabilitation of planet Earth and the plant and animal kingdoms.

The Earth Organization was founded in 2003 by veteran [[South African]] conservationist [[Lawrence Anthony]].

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'''Millfield''' is a distinctive [[independent school (UK)|Independent school]] in [[Street, Somerset]], [[England]]. It is the largest co-educational boarding school in the country and world-famous for its sporting excellence, as well as for dedicated teaching across a very wide range of standards.

The Earth Organization works in association with corporations and other environmental groups around the world in projects of mutual interest.

The classes are small, frequently about six pupils, and in many cases tuition is on a one-to-one basis. Over 200 students go on to University each year, over a quarter of whom go to one of the top ten institutions as listed in The Sunday Times University League Table.

==Purpose==

It is one of the most expensive schools in the country, but many pupils receive subsidised tuition in the form of scholarships financed by those who can afford to pay full fees.

The stated purpose of The Earth Organization is:

#''To create a fundamental change in mankind’s awareness of, and relationship to, his environment and the plant and animal kingdoms, by example and education, thereby reversing the downward spiral of life on Earth.''

The school motto is ''Molire Molendo''.

#''To bridge the gap between mankind, industry, commerce and the environment through applicable environmentalism, workable tools, accurate data and a business and scientific approach to the field of the environment.''

#''To raise ethical standards within the conservation movement.''

The Earth Organization has a strong scientific orientation and a reputation for bold conservation initiatives, including the rescue of the [[Baghdad zoo]] during the coalition [[invasion of Iraq]] in April 2003, negotiations with the infamous Ugandan [[Lords Resistance Army]], to protect game rangers and raise awareness of endangered species, including the [[Northern White Rhinoceros]], and work with remote rural African communities to rebuild cultural and traditional ties to nature.

==History==

Millfield was founded in 1935 by RJO Meyer (always affectionately referred to just as "Boss") in the house originally owned by the Clark family, who owned and ran the major [[shoe]] manufacturer [[C&J Clark|Clarks]]. Over the years the school acquired land and houses around the locale, and a result there were many boarding houses within a 15 mile (25 km) radius of the original site. In recent years, a campus has been developed and most of the boarding houses are close to or on the campus.

Through the activities of its scientific advisory board, The Earth Organization forwards and supports environmental education, targeting different age and culture groups, with the intention of firmly entrenching environmental education as a part of the syllabus of educational institutions.

==Sports==

Millfield is most famous for its sporting prowess. It has a large purpose-built campus, with outstanding facilities and 130 staff sports coaches - possibly the best sport-campus facilities in the [[United Kingdom]]. Each year, 25 or more of Millfield's students win international honours across a broad spectrum of games. In recent years, Millfield teams have won national championships in [[basketball]], [[golf]], [[hockey]] (indoor and outdoor), girls' athletics, [[modern pentathlon]], [[triathlon]], [[rugby union|rugby]] sevens, boys' and girls' [[Squash (sport)|squash]], [[cricket]], [[orienteering]], and boys' and girls' [[tennis]].

The Earth Organization is registered as an independent non-profit organization in South Africa, with branches in the USA, France, Canada, Hungary and Slovakia.

Unusually, quite a few pupils have appeared at the [[Olympic Games|Olympics]] whilst still at the school.

The sports facilities of the school include:

*3 olympic-quality water-based [[astroturf]]s

*2 18-hole golf courses

*A running track, with track and field facilities

*2 multi-purpose sports halls

*A large equestrian centre (including an indoor riding school)

*An indoor tennis centre with numerous courts

*A 50 metre indoor swimming pool

*A large [[gym]]

*A [[fencing]] salle

*A [[judo]] [[dojo]]

*Many tennis courts, darts centres, squash courts, rugby pitches, football pitches and cricket pitches

==Boarding houses==

The school used to be quite unusual in the fact that many of the boarding houses were located in distant villages - requiring the pupils to be bused in each morning and out to games sessions at distant fields etc. However the school has now brought the furthest flung houses onto campus, apart from three houses, St. Anne's, Kingweston and Walton. Several large new boarding houses have been constructed just past the riding school.

The [[House system|houses]] include:

*Abbey (Girls)

*Acacia (Girls)

*Butleigh (Boys)

*Etonhurst (Boys)

*Keen's Elm (Boys)

*Kingweston (Boys)

*Martins (Girls)

*Millfield (Boys)

*Overleigh (Girls)

*Orchards (Boys)

*St Anne's (Boys)

*Shapwick (Boys)

*Warner (Girls)

*Kernick (Boys' house until 1975 - when it became a girls' house)

*St. Anne's (Boys)

*Walton (Boys)

*Joan's Kitchen (Boys)

*Holmcroft (Boys)(was girls)

*Portway (6th form Girls)

*Southfield (Girls)

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==Famous parents==

Millfield has been the alma mater for the children of many rich and famous people including:

* [[Pierce Brosnan]]

* [[John Cleese]]

* [[Sean Connery]]

* [[Hashim Khan]]

* [[Adnan Khashoggi]]

* [[Henry Mancini]]

* [[Arthur Marshman]]

* [[Oliver Reed]]

* [[Omar Sharif]]

* [[Boris Yeltsin]] (grandparent)

* [[John Stonehouse]]

* [[James Goldsmith]]

* [[John Aspinall (zoo owner)]]

* [[Ian Woosnam]]

* [[Nigel Mansell]]

* [[John Hughes (British diplomat)|John Hughes]]

* [[Tim Martin (businessman)|Tim Martin]]

* [[Angelica Huston]]

* [[Robert Clark]]

* [[Mark Knopfler]]

* [[Jerry John Rawlings]]

* [[Jon Anderson]]

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==Notable Old Millfieldians==

* [[Mary Rand|Mary Bignall-Rand]], Long Jump Gold Medallist in 1964 Olympics

* [[Tony Blackburn]], Radio DJ

* [[Julian Cayo-Evans]], Welsh political activist and leader of the [[Free Wales Army]]

* [[Jason Connery]], Actor

* [[Stewart Copeland]], Musician

* [[Sophie Dahl]], model

* [[Gareth Edwards]], British Lions and Welsh Rugby International

* [[Jeremy Edwards]], Actor

* [[Mark Foster (swimmer)|Mark Foster]], World record holder 25m and 50m Freestyle,Commonwealth, European and World champion 50m Freestyle.

* [[Duncan Goodhew]], 1980 Olympic Gold Medallist in 100m Breaststroke

* [[David Heath]], Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament

* [[James Hildreth]] Somerset Cricketer & International

* [[Simon Jones (cricketer)|Simon Jones]], England International Cricketer

* [[James Kenber]], Fencing (Foil) Commonwealth Bronze Medalist and self-styled fencing bad boy

* [[Sharif Khan]], Squash player from Pakistan

* [[Maha Vajiralongkorn]], Crown Prince and heir to the throne of [[Thailand]].

* [[Simon Mantell]], England International and Olympic Hockey Player

* [[Matt Perry (rugby player)|Matt Perry]], British Lions and English Rugby International

* [[Reuben Reid]], footballer, currently playing for [[Plymouth Argyle F.C.|Plymouth Argyle]]

* [[John Sergeant (journalist)|John Sergeant]], journalist and broadcaster

* [[John Standing]], actor

* [[Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan]], Deputy Prime Minister of the [[United Arab Emirates]]

* [[JPR Williams]], British Lions and Welsh Rugby International

* [[Ben Hollioake]], Late England and Surrey cricketer, 1977-2002

* [[Anthony Allen (rugby player)|Anthony Allen]], Gloucester and England rugby player

* [[Olly Morgan]], Gloucester and England rugby player

* Jason Tranter, Ballet Dancer

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==References==

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==External links==

*[http://www.millfieldearthorganization.somerset.sch.ukorg SchoolOfficial websiteWebsite]

*[http://www.earthorganization.org/WhoWeAre.aspx?CatID=1 The Earth Organization Scientific Advisory Board]

*[http://www.millfieldschool.net School user website]

*[http://www.lawrenceanthony.co.za Founder of The Earth Organization]

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