Description
Danes Hill School is Independent Secondary school in Not applicable for kids aged 3 to 13 (Gender - 3 to 13 )
Danes Hill School is widely recognised as one of the leading co-educational day preparatory schools in the country. Situated in 55 acres of landscaped ground in the village of Oxshott, Surrey, Danes Hill provides boys and girls aged 3 to 13 with a dynamic and exciting education.All good schools will ensure that your children have an excellent academic experience, they will aim high for your children and support them on their journey, regardless of their individual starting point. As a school we invest in the very best teaching staff who can engage, encourage and inspire your children to achieve academically. They have children here who will go on to academic excellence at highly selective schools, they also have children who will find the lessons in maths and English difficult, or who may find the intricacies of modern languages perplexing. Regardless of your child’s academic potential we will ensure that they are supported and extended to aim high and be the best they can be.
Facilities
Pre-Prep
Creative teaching and learning is very important at Bevendean. They aim to create meaningful experiences for all the pupils and, where possible, learning follows the children's interests. Curriculum plans are monitored, reviewed and updated regularly to keep them fresh, topical and exciting. Most learning at Bevendean is thematic and topic based which helps the children to make meaning in the real world.We ensure that we know our children exceptionally well and every child is treated as unique individual. They find out about their learning preferences and interests and they utilise a variety of teaching strategies during the school day and school week. We use a combination of teacher assessments and baseline assessments at the beginning of every academic year to ensure they know the children's starting points, strengths and possible gaps in their learning. This helps up to plan a bespoke, engaging and stimulating curriculum each year.
Lower School
The aim in the Lower School at Danes Hill is to offer new and exciting challenges to every child. A broad curriculum is provided and all Form Teachers, together with specialist and support staff, create a stimulating learning environment with a caring, nurturing atmosphere.The Lower School creates a secure identity and a sense of belonging for all our children. Years 2 and 3 share many experiences from daily playtimes and lunch to weekly Lower School assemblies and annual events, such as Sports and Speech Days.
Middle School
Children are naturally inquisitive and enthusiastic and our focus is on fostering a creative, stimulating and safe learning environment. They aim to develop well motivated, responsible children, who have a love of learning and the skills and attitude to overcome challenges and achieve their potential.Middle School years are busy, exciting, rewarding and exhausting in equal measure. The children will go on their first residential trip, represent the school in sports teams, take opportunities to try new activities, perform in plays and will discover talents they did not know they had.
Upper School
The Upper School is made up of three year groups - Years 6, 7 and 8. Children are encouraged to establish, strengthen and value friendships and to support and encourage each other in their endeavours.A well-established House system introduces the fun of lively competition and develops a bond among pupils across the age range. Participation and achievements are recognised and celebrated. They reward effort, progress and achievement in all areas of school life through a commendation and house point system and the children are able to work their way through a series of badges culminating in a senior pin.
Features
Things to note
Extra Curricular Activities
The Danes Hill Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) programme aims to deliver a wide range of fun and stimulating pursuits to any child who wishes to take part. It is a purely voluntary programme of activities that has been created in order to offer an opportunity to enjoy and participate in an interest beyond the normal school day. The ECA programme has been an integral part of the Danes Hill day for many years. It is an important feature of the school, providing pupils with an opportunity to expand their horizons or harness an existing skill or talent.
Drama
The Danes Hill Drama Department aims to educate and nurture the creative minds of young people, through dramatic skills and techniques, cross- curricular links and performance. It is committed to creating and delivering high quality learning experiences through drama in education.The Drama Department prides itself on delivering well planned, challenging and creative lessons that fulfil the young students desire to learn, create, watch and perform, as well as developing students’ knowledge and skills to become independent and educated actors and rounded individuals inspired by the Theatre.
Music
The Music Department has a long-held reputation for excellence. We are very proud of the extensive opportunities we can provide for all kinds of music-making. The ability to play a musical instrument or to sing in a choir is such a valuable and rewarding experience for your child.In the classroom, Music is taught as a distinct subject from Transition to Year 8. From Years 3-8, children are taught in half-classes and they participate in practical music-making as frequently as possible. Musical concepts are explored through a wide range of activities including music technology, electronic keyboards, percussion work, performing and all kinds of creative topics. The children also sing a large repertoire of songs, many of which are performed in carol services and in drama productions.
Sport
Sport is an important component of a Danes Hill education and all pupils are encouraged to develop their talents and participate to the full. Inclusion, participation and enjoyment are the underlying principles of the school’s “sport for all” ethos, which is designed to offer all pupils a richness of opportunity and the chance to discover new skills. A varied range of physical activities contributes to the rounded education pupils receive at Danes Hill.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
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