PREP OVERVIEW
There are six Forms, or year groups, in the Prep Department, with pupils entering Form I at the age of six and progressing through to Form VI by the age of 12+. There is a seamless transition from the Early Years Montessori Department, the Pre-Prep pupils being gradually introduced to the routines and structures of the Prep Department during their final year in the Montessori Department.
Each year group is divided into two class groups, with a dedicated class teacher, and class sizes are generally around 20 pupils.
The School recognises the special benefit for children of experiencing the senior years of the Prep Department (Forms V and VI) at Castle Park. Leadership, independence and teamwork are fostered, so that our children approach the transition to secondary school with confidence and maturity.
The Prep Department day begins at 8.40am and ends at 3.30pm. Pupils have 25 hours of curriculum learning time per week supplemented by extensive opportunities for extra-curricular activities from 3.30 – 4.30pm daily, Day Care that includes supervised homework and tea is available until 6.30pm every day in term time. |
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