Dragon School has announced that it is expanding its boarding provision and introducing a new Saturday morning enrichment programme called Dragon QUEST. From its foundation more than 140 years ago, the school has been renowned as a forward thinking and progressive school. Following a survey of parents, staff and pupils last year, and with unanimous Governor support, it is broadening its boarding...
Preparatory schools
Roald Dahl Day More than £2,000 was raised from a series of charitable events at Rydal Penrhos Preparatory School throughout the academic year. The school continued its work for regional and national causes thanks to the hard work of both staff and pupils at the site, in addition to receiving support from the Friends of Rydal Penrhos committee. The fundraising began with a Roald Dahl Day, before...
Rydal Penrhos hosted a Prep and Primary Schools’ Lego Challenge yesterday, which was held in partnership with STEM Cymru and the Royal Academy of Engineering. Five pupils from the Prep School, along with their local counterparts at Ysgol Pen y Bryn, took part in a series of different activities based on the theme of water, where they were tasked with working as a team to solve the challenges put in...
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 and test their shelters by sleeping out in the...
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 items about refugees, but not understood the...
Pupils at Westbourne House Prep School have been awarded a total of 46 scholarships by some of the UK’s leading senior schools. All Year 8 pupils secured a place at their chosen senior school, with many joining Brighton College, Lancing College and Seaford College. Alison Withers, the registrar at Brighton College, said: “Brighton is always delighted to welcome children from Westbourne House; we...
Taunton Preparatory School’s cricket teams have won their Somerset School’s County Cup semi-final ties. The U11s beat Millfield Preparatory School by 14 runs, before beating King’s Hall to secure their place in the Regional Finals. On a winning streak, they then defeated county teams from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Bristol/Bath to become Regional Champions. The U12s faced King’s Hall in the...
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', while Years 5 and 6 gave a...
Foremarke Hall has appointed a new headmaster. Robert Relton will become the eighth headmaster of the preparatory school, succeeding Richard Merrinman, who retires at the end of the summer term. Relton is the current and founding principal of Repton Abu Dhabi and has been instrumental in establishing the school’s reputation for its quality of teaching and learning. Prior to this, he spent twelve...
The Creative Design Department at All Hallows is celebrating its greatest pupil achievement since opening four years ago, with four students being awarded CDT scholarships to Millfield, Kings Bruton and Marlborough College. Edward, Tia, Cecily and Sam each produced an A3 Design Portfolio of graphical work as well as numerous three dimensional products and prototypes. This work was then presented to...
A pupil from Felsted Prep has been accepted into the Junior Guildhall School of Music. Mariella Bromfield, 12, will study percussion following a successful audition last month. She currently performs with the Essex Percussion Group and Felsted’s own Senior School Orchestra and Jazz Band, where she plays the cello and classical guitar. Mariella said: “I am very excited to be awarded my place at...
Seven pupils from Foremarke Hall have been awarded places in prestigious choirs and orchestras. Megan and Alice have places in the U13 section of the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain and will play the oboe and double bass respectively, while Sophia will play the cello in the U12 section. Alice has also been offered a place in the National Children’s Chamber Orchestra. Charlie and...
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 French Section classes participated...
Kingswood Preparatory School will host a special event this week to celebrate its new state of the art development. The construction of learning spaces, classrooms and a brand new nursery has progressed quickly since it began in August and will be open in time for the new academic year. Simon Morris, principal of the Kingswood Foundation, said: “I am delighted that this wonderful new development...
A pupil from Dean Close Preparatory School has achieved a distinction grade in piano for the ABRSM diploma exam. Michael Lei performed a 30 minute recital of difficult pieces to a high standard, including Bach’s Prelude and Fuge in C Minor. He said: “I was delighted to achieve a distinction, I have been playing the piano since I was four so I have been learning for quite a long time. I am hoping...