Chiswick and Bedford Park Preparatory School is Independent Primary school in Hounslow for kids aged 3 to 11 (Gender - Mixed )
Chiswick & Bedford Park Preparatory School is well known for its creative flair, its friendly, nurturing atmosphere and outstanding entrance examination results for boys at seven plus and girls at eleven plus. The School has imaginative drama, dynamic art and vibrant music departments, with a wide range of sports and extra-curricular activities. Enriching and challenging opportunities encourage independent thinkers. Enthusiastic and dedicated teachers motivate and inspire pupils, fostering a love of learning. Pupils develop confidence, self-reliance and respect for others, in preparation for the challenges and opportunities of the modern world.
Early Years Foundation Stage
Starting school is an important and exciting time in a child’s life and at Chiswick and Bedford Park Preparatory School we are delighted to be sharing this special experience with children and their parents.At aged three years children join our Nursery, which is situated in a separate building, close to the main school. At age four years, our Nursery pupils progress to the Reception Classes, in our main school building. Both of these years are part of the Early Years Foundation Stage of education.
Key Stage 1
Key Stage 1 comprises Year 1 (children aged 5-6 years) and Year 2 (children aged 6-7 years). Each year group has two mixed ability classes with a maximum size of 20 pupils. Learning opportunities are enriched by regular class outings and workshops.In Key Stage 1 the curriculum encompasses and enhances all the National Curriculum subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Information & Communication Technology and Computing, History, Geography, Art, Design & Technology, Personal, Social and Health Education, Citizenship, Religious Education, Music, Physical Education and French. They are keen to foster within our pupils a love of books and enjoyment of reading. Emphasis is placed on firm understanding and the development of a range of reading skills. We encourage pupils to become confident writers, expressing their ideas freely and lucidly, and developing a high standard of writing.
Key Stage 2
Key Stage 2 is made up of Years 3 – 6 and comprises one class of girls in each year group. Children are taught in mixed ability classes by their form teacher and, as they move through this phase, by an increasing number of subject specialists.As girls progress towards the 11+ entrance examinations, they grow up in many ways, and we aim to help them to reach their potential both academically and personally. We encourage them to review their own progress and strive to do their best. We guide them to think independently, to have confidence in their opinions and to raise important questions about the world around them.In Key Stage 2, as in Key Stage 1, the curriculum encompasses and enhances all the National Curriculum subjects; English, Mathematics, Science, Information & Communication Technology and Computing, History, Geography, Art, Design & Technology, Personal, Social and Health Education, Citizenship, Religious Education, Music, Physical Education and French.
Extra Curricular
They have an excellent choir and there are thriving flute and recorder groups. Many pupils take private Music classes and tuition is offered in piano, singing, recorder and flute.Pupils in Year 1 may attend an optional Musicianship class before school.The Spring Concert celebrates the impressively high standard of Music within the School, with performances by the choir, flute and recorder groups and contributions from pupils who take private Music lessons. Pupils in all year groups perform in our full school concerts, which explore wide ranging themes through drama, poetry, movement, music and dance. From Year 2 upwards pupils can choose from an exciting selection of clubs, which take place before or after school. These vary from term to term. Junior and senior sports clubs are offered, such as Netball, Football, Rounders, Running and Fitness. Other clubs include Art, Dance, Senior and Junior Drama, Origami, Craft, Storyboarding and Animation, Board Games and Homework Clubs.In each class from Year 2 upwards, pupils elect 2 members per term, to represent them on the School Council, which meets regularly so that Class Representatives can propose and discuss their suggestions for the School. This enables pupils to feel part of the decision-making process.
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