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This week, Year 7 students were whisked away to the Canopy where they were given an exciting opportunity to hear from and meet, A.F.Steadman, author of “Skandar and the Unicorn Thief”. Her novel is a dazzling feat of imagination which combines fantasy adventure with nail biting epic battles, all of which make this novel a…

Year 2 pupils had the wonderful opportunity on Wednesday to utilise the expansive grounds at the Prep School for an exciting lesson in PE where they had a go at various Athletic sports such as relay racing, javelin throwing and the long jump. In groups, they each took turns learning the correct movements for each…

Year 11 students have been learning the art of stage lightning as they prepare for their GCSE Drama written exam this term. As part of their studies, they have gained a thorough understanding of why lighting is so integral to a play and how it plays an unspoken part in any production. They have also…

Over the last few weeks, the Prep School has enhanced its academic provision in to order to support pupils with the 11+ exam. A dedicated, tailored programme is in place that runs from Year 1 to Year 5 in order to give pupils the best chance to flourish on their chosen academic journey. Additional sessions…

On Monday in Kindergarten, Little Oaks were exploring the world of plants and rolling up their sleeves to do some planting themselves. With a pot in one hand and a trowel in the other, the children learnt all about how soil, water and light play important roles in making seeds grow and provide the tiny,…

Pre-Prep pupils were reaching for the stars on Thursday morning as new prospective pupils touched down in the Pre-Prep Department for an Open Morning. With the bright sunshine coming through the windows, the Reception Classroom was alive with a hive of exciting space themed activities. With a variety of activities on offer such as creating…

Over recent weeks, Year 6 pupils have been repainting the totem poles which are situated outside the Art Room next to the entrance to the School Office. The totem poles were donated by a Canadian parent in 2010, who worked with that year’s current Year 6 pupils in designing, carving and painting them – the…

Our Sports Department celebrated our students’ successes during a series of special sports assemblies this week, with medals and trophies being given to students in recognition of their commitment to the sporting life of the school. It was a fantastic chance to showcase the high level of sporting talent the school community has, from Lower…

The glorious sounds of our Prep musicians were heard on Tuesday afternoon at the Pittville Pump Room, as pupils from Years 3 – 6 took part in a Spring Music Concert. The event was an overwhelming success which saw Year 5 play the Djembe, Year 3 perform two songs on the Ukulele, and several of…

On Tuesday, the artistic talent in Reception Elm was evident for all to see when the children took part in an Easter themed craft session. The activities aimed to encourage creativity, spark imagination, improve fine motor skills and promote self-expression. With different tasks allocated to different tables, the children used a variety of materials to…