Description
Northbourne Park School is Independent Secondary school in Non-selective for kids aged 2 to 13 (Gender - 2 to 13 )
The children are very much at the centre of all they do here, and the Northbourne Park experience is a team effort, with the staff, children, parents and governors all working together to provide a stimulating education which is as broad as it is deep and wide.The educational philosophy is simple and successful; if your child is happy, supported and cared for in their educational lives, they will want to work hard and to get involved in a wide range of stimulating extra-curricular activities and contribute more and more to the school community.Outstanding pastoral care ensures that they focus on the individual needs of every child, encouraging them and inspiring them to succeed across a wide range of learning experiences whether in the classroom, in sport, music, drama and leadership or in the wide range of other activities on offer to them at the school.
Facilities
Nursery (2 - 4 years)
The Nursery provides a happy, safe and stimulating environment, where the children thrive and learn, supported by adults who understand and care for them. The daily routine provides a balance between child-initiated and adult-directed activities. Through observation and interaction with each child and talking to the parents, they build a picture of the child’s abilities and interests, allowing them to plan for the next steps in their learning.
Reception Class (4 - 5 years)
In the Reception Class we continue the Early Years Foundation Stage covering seven areas of learning: Communication and Language; Physical Development; Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design. They achieve this through broad-based topics such as Pirates, Fairytales, Dinosaurs, Space, Places and Transport. At the beginning of each half term, the class creates, with the teacher, a plan of work based on the topic and their interests. We believe it is important to give the children a voice in their learning.
Year One (5 - 6 years)
Children practice reading every day in a variety of ways. They will read aloud to an adult daily, take part in a Guided Reading group session with an adult, or take part in a 1-1 session with the teacher to develop specific reading skills.The children continue to use the Letters and Sounds scheme of phonics to develop their reading and spelling skills. Weekly spelling tests are held after half term
Year Two (6 - 7 years)
Children read daily, usually individually, or occasionally in groups. Class Two children continue to use the Letters and Sounds spelling scheme. We have a wide range of reading books to cater for every child’s needs and preferences. Children are taught to use cursive handwriting.
Years 3 to 8 (ages 7 - 13)
The Prep School provides a high-energy, stimulating educational experience for all of the boys and girls as they make their way to either Kent Grammar Schools at 11+ or to Public Schools at 13+.The children are very much at the centre of all they do here, and the Northbourne Park experience is a team effort, with the staff, children, parents and governors all working together to provide a stimulating education which is as broad as it is deep and wide.The educational philosophy is simple and successful; if your child is happy, supported and cared for in their educational lives, they will want to work hard and to get involved in a wide range of stimulating extra-curricular activities and contribute more and more to the school community.
Features
Things to note
Sport at Northbourne Park
They offer a wide variety of activities throughout each academic year. On offer for the boys is football, rugby, cricket, tennis, badminton, athletics, cross-country, hockey and swimming. Girls’ sports include rounders, hockey, netball, badminton, swimming, cross- country and athletics.
Activities at Northbourne Park
The extensive grounds (100 acres) and playing fields and sports hall provide a wonderful opportunity for children to enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor sports and activities. Children take part in sporting activities most days and there are regular matches within the school and with other local prep and primary schools.The sports hall is regularly used for badminton, indoor tennis, pop lacrosse and gymnastics. They have tennis and netball courts and an outdoor swimming pool for use in the summer.
Music at Northbourne Park
Music plays an important part in our life here at Northbourne Park. They try to instil a love of music in all children through music lessons, instrument tuition, concerts and musical productions.Most children learn an instrument and it is quite common for certain children to reach Grade 7 in at least one instrument before they leave them.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
3.49 miles
