The boys follow a broad, balanced curriculum, presented in a variety of formats designed to be both interesting and challenging.
Great emphasis is placed on the boys being competent and confident in English language, mathematics and science.
Pupils develop the ability to read for both information and pleasure and to convey meaning accurately in oral and written work. From our Reception classes upwards, parents are encouraged to hear their children read at home.
Basic arithmetical concepts are expanded through practical activities leading eventually to abstract problem solving. Mental arithmetic, extra computational practice and class topics all extend the maths curriculum.
Throughout the department, the science curriculum develops in the boys an understanding of the natural and physical environment by teaching them the processes of observation, experimentation and recording of results.
Wider educational opportunities are provided in French, art, music, IT and DT lessons.
We have a varied PE programme which offers gym, games and music & movement lessons as well as weekly swimming sessions in the school pool.
In December and June of each academic year we present a Christmas concert and a school play, and all the boys enjoy taking part .
Discipline in the department is both firm and fair and we expect support from parents on matters pertaining to behaviour and conduct.
A co-operative partnership between home and school is vital in building a firm foundation for the success of all pupils.
Regular parent-teacher consultations are held and reports are issued twice a year, as well as monthly newsletters and verbal reports keeping parents well informed. Our small class sizes mean that teachers have the time to share with parents both the joys and the inevitable concerns of bringing up their boys.
