Prep Department (Years 4-6)Children will find our Prep Department at St John's an exciting and important stage in their education. The transition from the Pre Prep Department is made smoothly. New pupils to the school integrate well, finding a supportive, disciplined and caring environment in which to learn and flourish. The curriculum is broad and balanced with pupils from the age of eight benefiting from specialist subject teaching. Pupils enjoy the experience of lessons in different departments of the school such as the Science and ICT laboratories and Art, and German are introduced at this early stage of a childs education. A regular pattern of homework is established with pupils being well prepared for progression to the Senior School and future success at GCSE. Small classes allow for close individual attention. School examinations are held twice a Year and parents receive progress reports every half term.
Parents are encouraged to become involved in their child's education through regular parents' meetings and invitations for school events.
Our pupils gain experience of a variety of sporting activities and enjoy representing the school at regular fixtures. All children enjoy the challenges of various competitions, both sporting and cultural, within the traditional House system. Musical talent is nurtured with opportunities for participation in instrumental lessons, the school choir, ensemble, bands and musical/drama productions. Pupils are encouraged to achieve the best academic standards and fulfil their potential in every way. The curriculum is supported by a wealth of extra activities such as visits to museums, theatres and Techniquest as well as history and geography field trips. Pupils also have the opportunity to develop their independence with residential visits to London and France. Live theatre groups and storytellers as well as other interesting speakers are invited to the school to enrich the educational experience we offer pupils. A broad range of after-school activities is also available as well as supervised homework sessions
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"I like St John's because there are lots of kind people and lots of help".
"I like St John's because I have loyal friends because in my other school I was bullied."
"I like being at St John's because I have difficulties and the teachers help me a lot with my education"
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