16th October 2015
Headmaster's CommentsMeeting Mrs Knox Two social evenings have been arranged for parents to have the opportunity of meeting Mrs Knox and her husband, Tim. The first of these, on Monday 9th November,...
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Headmaster's CommentsWelcome Back I hope that the two week break will have fully re-charged the batteries and prepared you for a busy second half of term.Out-of-School Visits Just before halt-term, two...
View Article13th November 2015
Headmaster's CommentsSue and Tim Knox We were delighted to welcome Sue Knox and her husband, Tim, to the School this week. Over the course of three days, Mrs Knox attended over a dozen meetings and had...
View Article20th November 2015
Headmaster's CommentsMusic Monday On Monday it was the turn of our pianists to show off their talents. During assembly Erin Hall-Tuitt, Pippa Chadwick, Maisie Benham and Stella Grayson played...
View Article27th November 2015
Headmaster's CommentsWellington College Tournament On Wednesday, the U13 and U11 teams played in a rugby tournament hosted by Wellington College. Both teams were excellent ambassadors of the School. On...
View Article4th December 2015
Headmaster's CommentsPerforming Music The build up towards Christmas is always a busy period for everyone in the Music Department and this year they seem to have gone into overdrive. For the last few...
View Article11th December 2015
Headmaster's CommentsCharity Break Last Friday, as tasked, and with the help of a couple of willing teachers (Messrs Williams and Dennis), Panthers, Tigers and Wolves produced an activity break. The...
View Article16th December 2015
Headmaster's CommentsChristmas Concerts and Services Over the last few days both the Chapel and Young Voices Choirs have been busy performing with adult choirs. The Chapel Choir performed with...
View Article8th January 2016
IntroductionWelcome back! Lent term has started with fabulous energy and positivity.I am delighted to have been appointed as Headmistress of the Prep School and look forward to meeting you personally...
View Article15th January 2016
IntroductionWhat a great week we’ve had. I shared with pupils my first impressions of the school on Monday entitling my talk: you never get a second chance to make a first impression. I talked about...
View Article22nd January 2016
Curiosity"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious".Albert Einstein The focus this week has been to encourage curiosity. It starts in babies who have an itch to explore and grows into...
View Article29th January 2016
Student VoiceChildren have their own unique point of view when it comes to their education and school and I welcome their input. They need to be afforded opportunities to actively shape their School....
View Article5th February 2016
We have enjoyed a busy week in the Prep School! Highlights have been the Strings and Guitars Tea-Time Recital on Monday where it was wonderful to listen to some talented performances from our...
View Article12th February 2016
What a whirlwind of a term! I have finally spent time in every classroom, peered in all the nooks, crannies and cupboards, located all of the different buildings, engaged in Teaching and Learning...
View Article26th February 2016
Welcome Back It was great to see the pupils back from their short break refreshed and rested ready to tackle a new half term. The message in assembly to start the week on Monday reinforced the skills...
View Article4th March 2016
World Book DayWhat a fabulous day yesterday was as we celebrated the world of books together. I applaud the imaginative and creative way in which characters were brought to life. The morning’s parade...
View Article11th March 2016
SparkI continue to be delighted by, not only the level of participation of Prep School pupils in a vast array of activities, but their wholehearted commitment and passion for what they do. It makes me...
View Article18th March 2016
Homework Thank you to the parents who sent in their thoughts regarding the topic of homework. The comments ranged from observations around the difficulty in balancing commitments, the challenge of...
View Article24th March 2016
Well, here we are at the end of a very busy term which I have enjoyed immensely. Walking around the School, observing the pupils at work and play and engaging enthusiastically in school life have been...
View Article22nd April 2016
Welcome back It is so pleasing to see the pupils and teachers all looking refreshed after their well-earned break. There are many events and activities planned for the term which will engage and excite...
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