Description
St Pius X Preparatory School is Independent Primary school in Lancashire for kids aged 2 to 11 (Gender - Mixed )
You will not find a happier and more inspiring school than St Pius X. Choosing the right school for your child is such a significant aspect of parenting and our exceptional Early Years provides the perfect start. Learning habits are enhanced, resilience and confidence flourish and these qualities grow with them, as they move through the school. From Year 1 to Year 6, they ensure academic rigour co-exists in a pastoral environment and they achieve excellent progress and results through nurture rather than coercion. At St Pius children thrive because they embrace challenge; they feel safe and confident in school and they make the most of the opportunities presented to them. The values-based education is embedded and alive and it gives the school a unique strength. They are proud of the excellent success rates in entrance examinations to Grammar Schools and Independent Senior Schools. They are also committed to preparing the children for a dynamic and rapidly changing future, so character education sits alongside the academic, as they develop resilience, perseverance, communication and collaborative skills, helping to prepare them as future world leaders and global citizens.
Facilities
Curriculum
Academic study programmes inspire and develop curiosity, fostering successful, confident and enthusiastic learners who will be able to adapt in an ever-changing world. The greatest testimony is that all the feeder schools are continually impressed by the children they send them every year, in regard of their academic standards as well as their personal development. They are proud of the results every Summer, and the excellent record of Grammar School entry and scholarships to Senior Schools. The younger pupils are housed in Oak House, which has been transformed into a delightful child-centred learning environment. Older pupils are accommodated in a purpose-built department, where children follow a more formal programme which still encourages children to explore and develop a real interest in their own learning.
Nursery
The EYFS provision delivers an exploration-based curriculum, with opportunities to learn indoors and outdoors. Children are supported in developing and extending their interests through a variety of stimulating and challenging spontaneous and pre-planned activities. The stages children will progress through are called ‘development matters’ and they identify the knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes that the children will need if they are to achieve the ‘Early Learning Goals’ by the end of their Reception year. The EYFS rooms are equipped with a huge variety of learning resources – places to explore, investigate and be creative – as well as cosy areas to relax and snuggle in. Outdoor environments provide natural settings with challenges and opportunities for children to think critically on a larger scale, free from the restrictions of indoors. Playgrounds have soft surfaces where children can learn to move with confidence, imagination and safety, with an awareness of space, themselves and others.
Features
Things to note
CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS
The arts play a central role in school life and from an early age pupils participate in a variety of events and activities, including annual Christmas and Summer productions. LAMDA, musical theatre and dance are offered, ensuring that performances are packed with talent and enthusiasm. Individual music tuition includes piano, electronic instruments and all sections of the orchestral families: strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. The children also have a real passion for both art and design technology, and enjoy facilities for ceramics, print, drawing, painting and manufacture of product.
PE AND GAMES
Physical activity plays an essential part in school life too and all pupils are encouraged to pursue a healthy lifestyle. They teach the value of sport for all, with opportunities to develop self-confidence, discipline and a positive work ethic. A wide variety of activities is on offer, including gymnastics, dance, cricket, football, netball, rounders, tennis, swimming, hockey, skiing and track events. Regular games fixtures allow our pupils to develop an understanding of competition and sense of fair play. They organise annual football and netball residential tours to North Yorkshire, arrange diverse inter-house matches, and also host community tournaments and swimming galas.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
They encourage all of the families in Main School to participate in a variety of co-curricular clubs and activities, knowing that well-chosen clubs can give children insight into many different areas. We believe we offer an activity for every child as a place to let off steam outside of the classroom; a full day in the classroom for youngsters can be a big ask – therefore, alternatives to textbook learning can be hugely rewarding. Clubs and activities help them embed the concept of teamwork, appreciating what’s good for the whole group, rather than just thinking of themselves - further opportunities for competitive sports are also great for strengthening difficult life lessons like being a gracious winner and loser.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
3.06 miles
