7-16 Years

The Drive

Prep School

PREP DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE

A broad curriculum is offered to our 7 to 16 year olds. Class sizes are kept very small......a maximum of 16 to a class. The National Curriculum is followed and staff are qualified, caring and experienced. Children are encouraged to respect each others needs and belongings. Discipline is by positive re-enforcement and good teacher/ parent contact.

SUBJECTS. Pupils study Chemistry, Physics, Ecology and Biology, Design and Technology, R.E, Music, Art, Information Technology, French, Drama, P.E, Dance, History, Geography, as well as the core subjects English and Maths. There is preparation for Key stage three and G.C.S.E. Swimming, team sports and tennis are also included . There is preparation for the school of choice if required and Scholarship preparation for other Independent schools. There is a good range of interesting G.C.S.E.'s including Astronomy, Italian, Business Studies etc.

Pupils also have the opportunity for the following:

	Regular outings in our mini-bus.
	Football, hockey, rugby, cricket, netball, swimming, table-tennis and tennis.
	Chess
	Photography
	Sewing/knitting.
	Computing.
	Drama competitions and festivals.
	Dance competitions, festivals and examinations.
	Board Games sessions.
	Keyboard.
	Recorder, flute and clarinet.
	Guitar.
	Violin.
	Cello
	Piano.
	Choir

VISITS. There are several school visits organised for the year and regular school trips abroad. There are also cross country outings.

We welcome discussions with parents concerning the welfare of their child. At the end of each term parents are invited to see the work related to the topics around the school. At any other time parents may discuss their child’s progress with the Head teacher or other member of staff. There are two reports, one at the end of the Autumn term and one at the end of the Summer term. Open Evenings take place in November and July.