Description
Terra Nova School is Independent Secondary school in Non-selective for kids aged 3 to 13 (Gender - 3 to 13 )
From your very first visit, you will recognise that there is something special about Terra Nova, with its successful blend of traditional values and fresh thinking, and its wonderfully warm and welcoming atmosphere.At Terra Nova they firmly believe that children who are happy and inspired succeed. The broad curriculum, exceptional pastoral care and nurturing environment ensure that the children are both happy and inspired and that they each develop their individual strengths.For all at Terra Nova, academic success and good character are integral goals and in their attainment the children benefit from small classes, superb facilities and talented teachers. They are proud of the fact our children gain entrance to a wide range of the UK’s top public schools, and proud to say that their success thereafter is in no small part attributable to their fine start.
Facilities
EARLY YEARS
The families often observe what sets the Nursery apart is the fact that the children are already learning and so they ask of the children this simple tenet: The excellent staff ratio ensures that one-to-one attention can often be given and the staff have the time to get to know each child as an individual. They accept children from 2.5 years old. Children will be able to attend the Nursery flexibly e.g. a flexible number of sessions on the days of their choosing. They create an environment both indoors and outdoors with a perfect balance of both child-initiated and adult-led activities, that enables children to learn specific skills.
JUNIOR PREPARATORY
The Junior Prep at Terra Nova School is a wonderful place to learn and the children absolutely thrive here. Pupils join the Junior Prep in Year 1 and are part of this section of the School until the end of Year 4. The educational philosophy is centered around fostering a growth mindset and enforcing a positive can-do approach where children are left with a thirst to take risks and enjoy challenges, equipping them for life in the 21st century. They want the pupils to be confident, well-rounded deep thinkers who never stop questioning. For this to happen, we ensure learning experiences have real relevance, purpose, and authenticity.
SENIOR PREPARATORY
The Senior Prep incorporates Years 5-8. The educational philosophy is centered around fostering a growth mindset and enforcing a positive can-do approach where children are left with a thirst to take risks and enjoy challenges, equipping them for life in the 21st century. The Senior Prep at Terra Nova School is vibrant, challenging and inclusive: a place for pupils to grow into responsible young adults as they learn together in a thriving environment. We strive to offer our pupils a holistic education that both welcomes and celebrates diversity. They focus on academic excellence, social responsibility, and high-quality achievement in Sport, Music and Performing Arts, Design Technology and Art.
YEAR 7 & 8
At Terra Nova School they are passionate about the benefits of spending an additional two years of tuition in Years 7&8, within the prep school. By waiting until 13 to move on, students at Terra Nova have the opportunities to be really pushed in their academics, to take on leadership roles and to enjoy and benefit pastorally from a familiar, small and safe environment. The end result is the students leave us as confident, well rounded, empathetic and resilient young women and men.
Features
Things to note
SPORT
They aim for each pupil to achieve on a personal level and to develop their physical skills, as well as others such as confidence, self-esteem, respect, and teamwork. Sport is an inclusive subject with all pupils being given the opportunity to represent the School, at a level appropriate to their ability, usually weekly. Fixtures are arranged with other Schools primarily on Wednesdays for Year 5 – Year 8 and Tuesdays for Year 3 and Year 4. It is an expectation that pupils will represent the School in fixtures/tournaments when they occur.
MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS
Participation in Music is a fun and enjoyable experience for pupils at Terra Nova School. We aim for each pupil to achieve on a personal level whilst developing their music and performance skills, building confidence and self-esteem through collaboration with their peers.Music and Performing Arts are fully inclusive with all pupils being given the opportunity to showcase their talent, in front of an audience on a number of occasions; in class concerts, termly concerts, house singing competitions and opportunities to sing in the community, particularly around Christmas and on other occasions throughout the academic year.
THE CREATIVE ARTS
Pupils in Year 3 upwards enjoy specialist subject teaching in their Art lessons. Children experience working in both 2D and 3D using a variety of different mediums including clay, mosaic, textiles as well as paint and pencil. Art projects involve research of different artists, cultures, movements or events. Curriculum Art lessons take place each week, additionally children can access a number of after school Art clubs, as well as specialist scholarship sessions.
STEAM
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) STEAM plays an increasingly important role in the lives of pupils. The aim is to provide pupils with the tools needed to prepare them for an ever-changing world.The STEAM curriculum in Senior Prep covers the following areas:Digital Literacy - develops a student’s ability to find, evaluate and compose information on a variety of platforms and software. Digital Safety - aims to equip students with the skills to stay safe online and be responsible digital citizens.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
7.86 miles
