Years 3 to 6

Boys and girls are admitted in the September following their seventh birthday either as a progression from our pre-preparatory department or as a result of tests taken the previous March.

Our pupils study the three basic core subjects of the National Curriculum of English, Mathematics and Science and the foundation subjects of History, Geography, Music, Art and Design, Technology including I.C.T, and Physical Education. They continue the study of French and are introduced to Spanish in year 6. Religious Education is taught in a non-denominational way. We aim to develop children’s moral values, tolerance and understanding of our fellow beings through our Personal, Social and Health Education programme, together with matters relating to health and hygiene.

We believe in developing a well-rounded child and give opportunities for;
    •  Extra lessons in music, including playing an instrument, orchestra, music
       theory and choir.
    •  Physical education through specialist coaching in tennis, swimming,
       games and extra curricular instruction in football, judo and netball.
    •  The arts, including drama, dance, pottery and art/design as extra
       curricular activities.

Children are given help to prepare them for selective entrance examinations and interviews at 11+. All our pupils take Key stage 2 tests in English, Mathematics and Science,

Our school believes strongly in helping our pupils learn to take responsibility for themselves and their actions, their fellow pupils, the school and the wider world. To encourage this we have;
    •  Regular times in class where issues can be discussed.
    •  A school council with elected representatives from each year group.
    •  A house system, with six school houses each with a House Captain.
    •  A Friendship Squad of year 5 pupils who have been appointed to help
       other children, including those in the pre-preparatory school, to enjoy
       happy playtimes.
    •  Prefects, chosen from pupils in year 6 who have special duties and
       responsibilities in the school.
    •  A Head Boy, Head Girl and Sports Captains.

“Above all I want children to have gained positive learning experiences in our school, to be equipped when they leave here at 11 years old, with self confidence, and a continuing desire to learn. Children who are happy to take on new challenges, who respect themselves, their fellow human beings and the world around them.”

Kerrie Malandreniotis
Head Teacher