School Information
Northbourne Park is a day and boarding preparatory school for children
between the ages of Nursery and 13. Set in over 100 acres of beautiful
park and woodland in rural Kent, the school is close to Canterbury and
within easy reach from central London, Eurostar and Gatwick Airport.
Northbourne Park provides children with a first-class education focussing
on the individual needs of every child, inspiring them to succeed across
a wide range of learning experiences. We are a school that offers each
child freedom and space, together with countless opportunities to grow in
confidence and succeed.
The ISI Inspection in 2017 graded the quality of the pupils’ academic
and other achievements and also the quality of the pupils’ personal
development as excellent. In 2018 we were also awarded a Top 20
Nurseries award in the South East of England.
Academic
From the Nursery and Pre-Prep through to the Prep School, Northbourne Park
is an environment where each and every child can flourish. All our pupils gain
confidence in their learning and through inspirational teaching from dedicated
staff, the pupils adapt well to an engaging and stimulating curriculum with a
real sense of achievement. Although non-selective we consistently achieve
100% pass rate in entrance examinations to top Independent Senior and local
Grammar schools (Common Entrance and 11+), London Academy of Music and
Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
(ABRSM). Many of our pupils gain scholarships to prestigious Senior Schools.
The school’s unique Language Programme helps every child develop foreign
languages in an integrated learning environment. The result is a clear advantage
when they move on to Senior Schools.
Sport
We are passionate about sport and through an excellent sports programme
the pupils develop key skills and learn the importance of teamwork and
leadership. There are many opportunities to try a variety of sports from
Northbourne Park School
traditional sports to the more diverse such as archery, gymnastics and
trampolining.
Creative arts
We nurture a love for all the Arts. Many pupils learn one or more
instrument in our purpose-built Music suite, and have the opportunity to
take part in the choir, band, orchestra, string and brass groups performing
regularly within the school and in the local area. Other opportunities
include LAMDA lessons, regular drama productions and Public Speaking
that ensure the pupils are articulate and confident in their performances.
Artistic talents are encouraged through a range of media including
sculpture, 3D printing, costume design, film-making on iMacs and pottery.
Community
Pupils are provided with a first-class level of pastoral care in a safe and
nurturing environment with a real family atmosphere. Our welcoming
boarding community provides a home-from-home environment and a
continuous boarding service at weekends throughout the term. Boarders
enjoy regular excursions and activities, and the accompanied services
to London and Paris provide opportunities for weekends at home.
Northbourne Park School is a Student Sponsor for international pupils
requiring visas under the UK Visa and Immigration Service scheme.
Extracurricular
We provide the pupils with a fun and extensive programme of afternoon
clubs that help develop their interests and skills in hobbies that can endure
long into adult life. Love of the outdoors and respect for the environment
begins in the Pre-Prep and develops through into the Prep School with
fun physical adventures. Whether they are playing in the woods, camping
out overnight or following our pioneering Outdoor Education Programme,
children love Northbourne Park life.
All prospective pupils are welcome and we offer a wide range of
scholarships.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Student Profile
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address Betteshanger
- Borough Deal
- Zip/Postal Code CT14 0NW
- Phone: +44 (0) 1304 611215
- Fax: +44 (0)1304 619020
- Email: admissions@northbournepark.com
- Website: www.northbournepark.com
News
Northbourne Park enjoys International Talk Like a Pirate Day
Children and staff at Northbourne Park School Pre-Prep recently celebrated ‘International Talk Like A Pirate Day’ in style. The children enjoyed their pirate themed day by coming to school dressed as pirates, taking part in themed activities throughout the day such as making treasure maps, finding treasure and painting pictures of their favourite pirate. It was
Northbourne Park pupils enjoy woodland leadership camps
Over 80 Senior and Intermediate pupils from Northbourne Park School have recently enjoyed two exciting overnight leadership camps in the school woodland. Throughout the year, the pupils work together in small teams designing and building their own survival shelters from the woodland around them, which gives them the opportunity to have fun, learn new skills
Northbourne Park participates in Refugee Week
Pupils at Northbourne Park School have been marking Refugee Week by learning about the reasons for the refugee crisis in Europe, watching films featuring stories of refugees and creating ‘Welcome’ cards. Liz Hayes, head of geography and religious studies, said: “Our pupils have been really engaged and interested. I often found they have seen news
Northbourne Park hosts Grandparents Day
Northbourne Park School recently welcomed over 50 grandparents to its annual Grandparents Day. Pupils took their grandparents on a tour of the school and introduced them to their teachers, classmates and friends. Following some light refreshments, grandparents and parents were entertained during the afternoon with a summer concert. Years 3 and 4 sang ‘Arabian Nights’,
Northbourne Park nursery achieves top rating
Northbourne Park Pre-Prep School has been named as one of the top 20 nurseries in the South East. The nursery received the award based on reviews from families and carers on daynurseries.co.uk. Amanda Hopkins, review manager at daynurseries.co.uk, said: “We would like to congratulate Northbourne Park Pre-Prep School being a top nursery in the South East,
Northbourne Park participates in Eco Week
Pupils at Northbourne Park School recently took part in a variety of activities as part of ‘Eco-Conservaton Week’. The pre-prep children learnt about composting as the senior school pupils cleaned Kingsdown beach and hosted talks from the organisations Deal With It and Kent Wildlife Trust, who spoke about local initiatives. European pupils from the school’s
Northbourne Park School – History on our doorstep
Northbourne Park School has a wealth of local history and on Monday 16th October pupils from Years 3 to 8 enjoyed a week of delving into it. The children first saw the feudal system in action as they learnt how the land the school is built on was originally bestowed to Hugo de Port for
Northbourne Park Pre-Prep Children Get Up Close and Personal with Nature
All the children in Northbourne Park’s Nursery and Pre-Prep have been getting up close and personal with nature recently taking part in the new RSPB Giving Nature a Home ‘Wild Challenge’, and on Tuesday 6th June received their Bronze Award Certificates having met the criteria required to complete the Bronze Award level. The ‘Wild Challenge’
Teamwork, Fun and Adventure from Dusk ‘til Dawn for Northbourne Park School Pupils
From dusk ‘til dawn across two weekends in May, senior and intermediate pupils at Northbourne Park School took part in the annual overnight camps. This event is a real highlight every year for the children as it allows them to put all the skills they have learnt from leadership lessons to the test. The challenge
Northbourne Park School Senior Pupils Annual Pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral
On Saturday the 13th May, senior pupils of Northbourne Park School completed their annual 14.7 mile walk to Canterbury Cathedral. The Pilgrimage started with a blessing at the school chapel, St Mary the Virgin, Betteshanger, from School Chaplain, Revd Nigel Hale. The 29 children and supervisors then set off into the beautiful Kentish country side
French Cuisine for Northbourne Park Pre-Prep Pupils
On Friday 5th May, Northbourne Park Pre-Prep pupils and their parents enjoyed a morning of French culture tucking into an authentic French breakfast complete with croissants, baguettes, pain au chocolat, along with jus d’orange or chocolat chaud. This French cuisine experience gave parents of pupils in Reception and Year 2 classes the perfect opportunity to
Northbourne Park School Hosts Primary Schools Cross-country Relay
On Tuesday 14th March, Northbourne Park School hosted the 14th running of the Primary Schools Cross-Country Relay and the excitement surrounding this event was as evident as races in the past. Thankfully, the weather was perfect with wall to wall sunshine on the day. This year, 29 teams participated from 16 different schools, totalling 174
Northbourne Park School welcomes special ZooLab visitors
On Tuesday 14th March, the children at Northbourne Park School’s Nursery and Pre-Prep were very excited to welcome their very special visitors from ZooLab. ZooLab is the UK’s number 1 animal handling experience company offering educational workshops specializing in stimulating an interest in science, nature and learning. Charlie Hales, Zoolab representative, brought with her a
It’s Mardi Gras at Northbourne Park!
On Tuesday 28th February, there was a wonderful atmosphere at Northbourne Park School as the children from the Nursery and Pre-Prep celebrated Mardi Gras. This annual tradition within the school echoes the great French carnivals, in Nice or in Dunkerque. The children, all aged between three and seven years old, paraded up to and around
Northbourne Park School teacher takes on London Marathon
Local teacher and community activist Liz Hayes is getting ready for her latest challenge in April, running the London Marathon. Turning 40 this week, Liz has decided that this is the perfect year to take on this event. “I have always wanted to run the London Marathon, ever since being taken to watch it as
Northbourne Park School qualify for Donosti Cup International Football Tournament
Following their Molten League winning success earlier this academic year, Northbourne Park Schools 1st XI football squad jet off on tour this July to participate in the internationally acclaimed Donosti Cup Competition in San Sebastian, Spain. This tournament, which is open to girls and boys aged 11-18 years, is held over one week in July
Northbourne Park School Pupils Teach Languages to Local Primary School children
A group of Year 8 and Cinquième children from Northbourne Park School had the exciting opportunity to become language ambassadors, teaching the Year 6 pupils at nearby Northbourne Primary school. They provided Spanish and French workshops, teaching two topics through a series of fun activities that they themselves devised. Head of Spanish, Francesca Modi at
A Night of Fun and Adventure for Pupils at Northbourne Park School
Over two weekends in May, Senior and Intermediate pupils from Northbourne Park School took part in the school’s unique annual Leadership Camp programme. They enjoyed a successful and exciting overnight survival experience camping out in their very own survival shelters in the school’s woods. Throughout the year, both Senior and Intermediate pupils work together in
Northbourne Park School RAF Re-enactment of the Battle of Britain
On Friday 6h May, pupils from Northbourne Park School were treated to an inspiring day of historical workshops centred on the pivotal events of the summer of 1940 – the Battle of Britain. Mr Trevor Woodgate, an aircraft restorer, spoke to the school about the origins of his passion for aeroplanes and Spitfires in particular.
A Day of Celebration
On Saturday 7th May, Northbourne Park School welcomed back over 400 former pupils, parents and staff to join current families to celebrate the school’s 80th Anniversary and 25 years of the French programme, the Section Francaise Bilingue. Former pupils and their parents toured the school reminiscing their school days, while current pupils took part in
Northbourne Park School Celebrates World Book Day
On Thursday 3rd March, World Book Day 2016 was celebrated in great style with every child, and many of the staff, dressing up as literary characters. There were colourful guest appearances from an Oompah Loompah, some Smurfs and Mr Tickle. Biggles flew in for the day and Gangsta Granny joined in with Cross Country. Jane
NOPAKAASO Fundraising Day
On Friday 15th January, Northbourne Park School children enjoyed fundraising for their partnership school St Paul Kaaso, Uganda by running a giant marathon relay. The aim of this fundraiser was to run a giant marathon relay around the school’s sports field running as many laps as possible, and to get into the spirit, all pupils
Northbourne Park Releases Blockbuster Film!
What happens when you ask Year 5 pupils to come up with an idea for their own short film? Be afraid, be very afraid! Hotly anticipated and well-publicised with Year 5’s poster campaign, Northbourne Pinewood Studio’s blockbuster did not disappoint at its premiere on Wednesday 10th June. Enter the mind of a Northbourne Park Year
Northbourne Park pupils have a starry night
In April and May this year, over 70 Senior and Intermediate pupils from Northbourne Park School enjoyed two special overnight leadership camps with the emphasis this year based around team building and communication. The children had great fun completing one of six challenges they were set – building their own survival shelters and then sleeping
Northbourne Park’s Annual Pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral
On Sunday 17th May, 34 senior pupils from Northbourne Park School enjoyed their annual 14.7 mile pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral. Starting with a blessing at the school Church, St Mary the Virgin, Betteshanger and loaded up with plenty of water and sun cream, the children set off across the Kent fields. The Pilgrimage is a
Northbourne Park Turns the Tables!
Louis Zegrean, aged 7, was yesterday celebrating his Diamond Standard Times Table Certificate for learning all 12 of his times tables by the age of 7, a record for Northbourne Park. The Headmaster, Edward Balfour and Head of Pre-Prep, Alison Pouget (also pictured) added their congratulations!
Northbourne Park School’s past pupil 16 year old Millie Knight wins World Ski Silver and Bronze!
Millie Knight (NPS 2002-2012) has excelled again in the International Paralympic World Championships in Canada this week. Millie and her guide Jen Kehoe won silver in the Giant Slalom, narrowly beaten by 0.34 seconds by a Russian pair. In the Slalom, she won bronze, 10 seconds behind the winning Russian pair and 9 seconds behind
Northbourne Park School Primary Schools Cross-Country Relay
On Tuesday 10th March, Northbourne Park School hosted for the 12th year running, the annual Primary Schools Cross Country Relay. The weather was perfect and the school and the course were bathed in glorious sunshine, with not a breath or hint of wind – just a slight chill in the air. These were absolute
Northbourne Park Welcomes the Bishop of Dover
Confirmation Service With Bishop Of Dover The Rt. Revd. Trevor Willmott, the Bishop of Dover (Bishop in Canterbury) baptized two Northbourne Park School pupils and confirmed eight further pupils into the Church of England at the school during a wonderful Service of Baptism and Confirmation on Sunday 16th March. Following weeks of preparation by the
Northbourne Park School’s Pre-Prep Celebrate Mother’s Day
On Tuesday 10th March Northbourne Park School Pre-Prep pupils celebrated (a little early!) Mother’s Day in the beautiful setting of our school church, St Mary the Virgin, Betteshanger. Nursery, Reception and Years 1 and 2 classes, with children ranging from 3 to 7 years old, took it in turns to entertain our Mums with poems
Northbourne Park School Celebrates World Book Day
On Friday 6th March, children and staff at Northbourne Park School celebrated World Book Day in style with a day of dressing up as favourite characters from books. As usual, there was a wonderful array of costumes and a lot of effort had gone into creating each and every one. In Years 3 & 4
Northbourne Park’s Stevens and Wainman IAPS Prep Schools Cross Country
On Tuesday 3rd March, Northbourne Park School hosted, in its extensive grounds and woodlands, the annual Stevens & Wainman IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools) cross-country competition for local schools. Every year since 1968, Northbourne Park School has hosted this prestigious event in the school calendar and this year Northbourne Park runners were joined by
Northbourne Park School Pupils visit House of Commons for an audience with Dan Snow (The History Man)
There is nothing more satisfying than sitting on the enclosed terrace at the Westminster Palace with the sun glinting off the surface of the River Thames, listening with due enthralment to the events of The Battle of Waterloo. On Wednesday 4th March, four fortunate Northbourne Park School Year 8 pupils were kept engaged and
Northbourne Park School’s Zumbathon
The Friends of Northbourne Park School arranged a Zumbathon last week for the whole school community to participate and have fun and to raise funds for the NPS – Kaaso Educational Partnership. Chris Hillary from Fitness Frenzi based in Aylesham and some of his team got the party started, enthusing and inspiring us the Zumba way …
Northbourne Park’s French Festivities for a 10th Anniversary Celebration
Year 6 pupils from Northbourne Park School enjoyed an educational French exchange visit to Roubaix, near Lille last week. French pupils from the College Jeanne d’Arc had faced fierce competition to be selected as one of the exchange partners for the Northbourne Park pupils and proved themselves to be excellent hosts. The Northbourne Park pupils
Northbourne Park School Sophists Group Welcomes Author Sean Gabb
Northbourne Park School’s Sophists literary discussion group welcomed Sean Gabb (author) on Monday 12th January in the Headmaster’s study. Sean spoke to the group for over an hour on authorship, publication, editing and how authors make creative decisions. The pupils asked insightful questions and learnt a great deal about what it is to be an
Northbourne Park Celebrates European Day Of Languages
International Flavours at Northbourne Park School! Pupils at Northbourne Park School celebrated European Day of Languages this week, embracing whole heartedly the multitude of foreign languages spoken by pupils and staff. In a highly competitive inter-house competition, the children worked hard to earn points by engaging in a variety of activities including the
Northbourne Park School Wins ‘Runner Up’ Prize
Northbourne Park School Wins ‘Runner Up’ prize in Kent Life Garden of the Year Awards On Thursday the 18th September, four of Northbourne Park School’s leading Environmental Gardening Club pupils travelled to Hadlow College in Tunbridge Wells as one of three finalists in the Kent Life Primary Schools Garden of the Year Awards. The environmental garden
Northbourne Park School’s Olympiad and Burton Race
On Saturday 6th September, Northbourne Park School opened the new academic year with its unique inter-house Olympiad and Burton Race. For the first time, the school decided to hold both competitions on the same day and with so much at stake, there was a real buzz of excitement and expectation in the air. The
Northbourne Park’s Partnership with Ugandan Community
Prep School partnership brings excitement to the St Paul Kaaso community The new prep school partnership between Northbourne Park School (NPS), England and St Paul Kaaso, Uganda was brought to life this summer when Lizzie Hulton-Harrop (former Graduate Assistant at NPS) visited Kabira village in August. She had carefully packed in her suitcase a collage
Northbourne Park Supports Ugandan School
Exciting times ahead for Northbourne Park School and St Paul Kaaso School, Uganda It’s an exciting summer for Northbourne Park School and St Paul Kaaso School as they begin to build a partnership and celebrate the coming together of these two communities. Both independent day and boarding schools for 3-13 year olds, there are sure
Northbourne Park’s French Pupils Experiencing English History
On Tuesday 10th June 2014, Northbourne Park School’s French Classes (Sixième and Cinquième) visited Dover Castle. Although many of the children have already visited a French medieval castle, it was the first time that most of them had the opportunity to explore an English one. The children made the most of their time
Northbourne Park Children’s Church Fete
On Friday 23rd May, Northbourne Park School held it’s annual Church Fete raising money for its Church. All the children were involved and had created enterprising stalls, games and competitions for everyone to enjoy. There were plenty of delicious home-made cakes on offer, a guess the weight of the pony competition, the chance
Northbourne Park’s Ex-Pupils Arran and Oliver Hope represent Ireland in Junior World Cup 2014
Having been introduced to fencing at Northbourne Park School, Deal, by Tony Burwash, epée Fencers, Arran and Oliver Hope (twins) have been invited to represent Ireland in four European Junior World Cup events starting this September in Luxembourg, October in Greece, November in Slovakia and January 2015 in Switzerland. They are currently members of The
Northbourne Park’s Past Pupil 14 Year Old Millie Youngest Ever Winter Paralympian
Millie Knight, ex-pupil of Northbourne Park Prep School, near Deal, was celebrating at her training camp in Glasgow this week at the news that she is to become the youngest ever winter paralympian after being offered a place on the GB team in Sochi. Northbourne Park pupils were delighted to hear the news and are
Northbourne Park Celebrates Grammar School Places!
Northbourne Park School is yet again celebrating its ‘best ever’ Kent Test Results with eight out of nine of its pupils achieving Grammar School passes. What is remarkable about these results is that they are achieved by pupils who also enjoy a broad and stimulating curriculum, who participate broadly in the wider educational life of
Northbourne Park Summer Courses Achieve Record Attendance
Northbourne Park School was action-packed with adventure this summer with nearly 600 children aged between 3 to 18, participating in various holiday activity clubs throughout July and August. From the 6th July to the 5th August, and for the second year running, Northbourne Park International Language Centre happily welcomed the arrival of over 100 international
Nortbourne Park Win Third Prize in Hampton Court Flower Show with Geisha Scarecrow
Northbourne Park School Year 6 pupils won 3rd Prize in the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Scarecrow Competition on Sunday 14th July. Samantha Martindale and the Year 6 children were very pleased and excited to be invited to Hampton Court again this year to take part in the annual competition, with this year’s theme “World
Northbourne Park Pilgrimage
On Sunday 30th June, 22 senior children from Northbourne Park School embarked on the annual 14.17 mile Pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral. School Chaplain, Revd Father Philip Clements started the proceedings with a blessing at the school chapel, St Mary the Virgin, Betteshanger, before the children commenced their journey. The Pilgrimage is very much a personal
CHINA TO LONDON BY BIKE!! NORTHBOURNE PARK CONTINUES IT’S SUPPORT OF OPERATION SMILE!
On Tuesday 25th June, Northbourne Park School held Road of Smiles Day to support alumni Oli Goulden and his friend Matthieu Liard as they journey from Shanghai to London by bicycle, in aid of Operation Smile. Both the Pre-Prep and Prep schools raised money for this charity with the Pre-Prep children bringing in their bicycles
NORTHBOURNE PARK CELEBRATES EVEREST’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A SPECIAL VISITOR FROM THE SUMMIT
Celebrations are being held around the world to mark the 60th anniversary of the first known successful ascent to the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on 29th May 1953. Since this first successful climb, more than 4,500 people have reached the top of Mount Everest.
Northbourne Park School Senior & Intermediate Leadership Camps – May 2013
Senior and Intermediate children at Northbourne Park School participated in two very unique Overnight Survival Camps. Not only did the children enjoy challenging and exciting activities but they camped out in their own survival shelters in the woods. The Senior Camp this year took the form of a top secret spy mission entitled Operation Night
Northbourne Park Pupils win Thanet Festival Chidwick Cup
Northbourne Park pupils have once again excelled in the 2013 Thanet Festival of Speech and Drama, winning 1st and 2nd places in a total of eight categories. Two pupils, Camille Olcott and Marie-Louise Boisnier won the Chidwick Cup for the best duologue with a gripping performance from Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour which the adjudicator
Ex-Northbourne Park Pupil raising money for Operation Smile
Starting in April 2013 ex-Northbourne Park School pupil Oli Goulden and friend Matthieu Liard will cycle from Shanghai to London. After crossing the breadth of China, the journey will take them through 18 countries, across four deserts, climbing the equivalent of Mt. Everest three times, experiencing temperatures from -8 (Kyrgyzstan) to 43°C (Turkey) and pitching
Northbourne Park celebrate Red Nose Day
Red Nose Day 2013 was buzzing with excitement at Northbourne Park School as children arrived dressed in their red noses and a vibrant array of red clothes, many clutching their entries for the ‘Great Northbourne Bake Off’. The competition invited pupils to get baking at home and come up with creations inspired by Red Nose
Northbourne Park, Stevens and Wainman Cross Country victory
They say ‘that all good things come to those who wait’ and Northbourne Park School has waited 30 years for this triumph! Every year since 1968, Northbourne Park School has hosted, in its extensive grounds and woodlands, the annual Stevens & Wainman IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools) cross-country competition for local schools. Northbourne Park
NORTHBOURNE PARK SCHOOL POETRY WEEK
BREAK IN by Maximilian (Year 4) I woke up in the morning and saw my fluffy cat, But then I noticed that it was scratching the mat, I looked out my window There was my hairy dog And he was swimming in the bog … THE NECKLACE by Ashika (Year 4) The jewel necklace glinted
Northbourne Park School Line Dancing Lessons
During an ordinary day at school it would not be unusual to hear the chatter of excited voices from a classroom. However, on Thursday 17th January, ‘5-6-7-8’ was creating quite a stir as Class 1 and Class 2 children from Northbourne Park Pre-Prep School took part in a Line Dancing lesson! The session was lead
Northbourne Park – National success for Local Choir boy
The National Youth Choir of Great Britain has, following regional auditions last month, awarded a place to Oscar Balfour of Northbourne Park School. Oscar sings in the Northbourne Park School choir and has recently seen success in his Grade 5 singing examination. He says that he is excited by the prospect of developing his singing
Former Northbourne Park music Scholar Hilary Lister – A race against time
Former Northbourne Park Music Scholar Hilary Lister, who lives in Dunkirk in Kent and is now in her mid thirties, is paralysed from the neck down. She is suffering from a degenerative disease that first manifested itself when she was 17. Yet, remarkably, she has sailed solo around the coast of Britain. In July, to
Northbourne Park pupil comes 3rd in story competition
Congratulations go to Anna McGovern who has won 3rd place in the Ashford Library Story Lab Short Story Competition with her excellent story, What You Would Least Expect in the Forest. Anna, a Year 7 pupil at Northbourne Park School, entered the Ashford Library competition during the summer holidays, where she spends a lot of
Northbourne Park School Celebrates Kent Test Results
Northbourne Park School continues it success with 87.5% pass rate of Year 6 pupils reaching the required level for admission to Grammar Schools. Each year their pupils achieve excellent results in these academically selective tests and this year is no exception. Eight members of Year 6 took the Kent Test for admission through to Kent
Northbourne Park holds Olympiad
Saturday 8th September 2012 This year, following the London Olympic Games and coinciding with the London Paralympic Games, Northbourne Park’s fourth Olympiad held particular significance. Every year Northbourne Park School helps to integrate all of its boys and girls, British, French and Spanish children by holding an inter-house Olympiad. Pupils witnessed the NPS Olympic Flame
Northbourne Park School Olympiad
This year, following the London Olympic Games and coinciding with the London Paralympic Games, Northbourne Park’s fourth Olympiad held particular significance. Every year Northbourne Park School helps to integrate all of its boys and girls, British, French and Spanish children by holding an inter-house Olympiad. Pupils witnessed the NPS Olympic Flame being lit and, after
NORTHBOURNE PARK CELEBRATES BEST EVER COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM RESULTS & A* IGCSE FRENCH CANDIDATE
Northbourne Park School celebrated its best ever 13+ Common Entrance exams results this summer and again achieving 100% pass rate. One of its pupils, Raphael Jackson, also gained an A* in the challenging IGCSE French examination. This unusual achievement for a 13 year old, attests to both his innate linguistic ability and the strength of
Top of the class
Kent Life (magazine) quoted: Northbourne Park is a happy school providing an outstanding start to school life for boys and girls, equipping them with skills and confidence to aspire to excellence from a young age. We believe that happy children naturally want to work hard at their school work and want to participate across a
Northbourne Park’s Deputy Head Patrick Papougnot in RNLI triathlon
At 3pm on Saturday 4th August supported by his family Team Floresca and friends, Patrick started the challenge of swimming, cycling and running non-stop for 24 hours along the Deal to Kingsdown shoreline. Being a committed supporter of the Walmer RNLI Patrick wanted to raise funds for the charity by pushing himself to break physical
Northbourne Park School break world record in Portaiture Project
Pupils from Northbourne Park School have helped to achieve a Guinness World Records title for the ‘Most artists working on the same art installation’ by participating in Face Britain. The Northbourne Park School pupils are amongst 201,948 youngsters across Britain who took part in the UK’s largest art project, and officially acknowledged as Guinness World
Northbourne Park School – Former Music Scholar Hilary Lister – A Race Against Time
Former Northbourne Park Music Scholar Hilary Lister, who lives in Dunkirk in Kent and is now in her mid thirties, is paralysed from the neck down. She is suffering from a degenerative disease that first manifested itself when she was 17. Yet, remarkably, she has sailed solo around the coast of Britain. In July, to
Northbourne Park School – Opera In The Park – Barber of Seville
In collaboration with the Deal Festival and Opera Project, Northbourne Park School is, this summer, hosting Opera in the Park – Barber of Seville on Saturday 7th July. In the beautiful gardens at Northbourne Park School, Opera Project, now entering its nineteenth season, – brings one of the greatest masterpieces of comic opera to the
SHARING A SPACE’ at NORTHBOURNE PARK SCHOOL
“Sharing a Space” brings together 21 exciting contemporary artists, each of whom will exhibit three of their finest pieces at the school between the 4th and the 11th May. Samantha Martindale, herself a talented contemporary artist in a variety of media and Head of Art at Northbourne Park has organised the exhibition which will display
Northbourne Park School enters 2012 Paris Marathon!
Northbourne Park School once again embraces the Entente Cordiale, when on Sunday 15th April, a team of five brave runners take part in one of the most impressive marathons in the world. Crossing Paris without cars, buses or motorcycles in the streets, they will at running pace (jogging for some!), watch some of the most
Northbourne Park School enter Paris Marathon
Crossing Paris without cars, buses or motorcycles in the streets, they will at running pace (jogging for some!), watch some of the most famous buildings streak past them. Starting from and finishing by the Arc de Triomphe, the runners will see la Concorde, le Chatelet, L’Hotel de Ville, Bastille, le Chateau de Vincennes, la Cathédrale
Northbourne Park School – Super Saturday
On Saturday 3rd December Northbourne Park School will be staging it’s first ever “Super Saturday” – a fun filled day of netball and football tournaments where pupils, staff and parents will get the opportunity to compete against each other. The day will consist of: • A triangular netball fixture between the senior girls team, a
Northbourne Park Prep School host 6 a side football tournament
On Tuesday 15th November, Northbourne Park School hosted the local Primary Schools 6 a-side Football Tournament. This is an annual event and Northbourne Park’s 9th tournament. 11 local schools participated:Deal Parochial, Green Park Community, Hornbeam Primary, Kingsdown & Ringwould, Northbourne Park (A & B teams), Preston Primary, River Primary, Sandown Primary, Whitfield Primary, Worth Primary,
History Week at Northbourne Park Preparatory School
Northbourne Park’s reputation for creative exploration through regular themed weeks gathered momentum again during the last half of term with pupils creatively exploring all things historical, questioning the importance and relevance of History in our curriculum, exploring our own cultural heritage and examining how the past is relevant to our present and future. During the
Northbourne Park School opens the new school term with the third Olympiad Games.
Northbourne Park School Olympiad – Saturday 3rd September 2011 The School began the games to help integrate all pupils of the school, boys and girls, British, French and Spanish pupils at the commencement of the new academic year. Pupils and staff watched with excitement as the NPS Olympic Flame was lit and after the opening