Description
The Gregg Preparatory School is Independent Primary school in Southampton for kids aged 4 to 11 (Gender - Mixed )
The Gregg Prep (originally St Winifred's) is a small school, on a pleasant, urban road in central Southampton, close to the university. The Gregg Prep is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and the Independent Schools Council (ISC).The Gregg Preparatory School is an extremely happy and friendly independent day school close to the heart of Southampton for children aged three to eleven. They provide for the whole child through a modern curriculum, with an enriched programme of study and opportunities to develop all our children’s individual talents. The family environment, dedicated staff and caring ethos give the children the confidence to explore the world around them.
Facilities
Reception
At The Gregg Preparatory School they value each child as an individual and encourage their self-esteem, positive attitude and independence. They realise that starting school at 4 or 5 year's old is a big step for all the children and parents, and so they try to make the transition from their Preschool and Nursery settings as smooth and fun as possible.They believe your children are your precious gifts; from the moment they enter the school building, they become our responsibility and they treat them with the utmost care and respect that they deserve. In the class,they encourage children to learn independently and interdependently through age-appropriate play as well as structured learning tasks; developing good social skills and learning to respect each other by providing a safe, bright learning environment and clear boundaries
Prep
Forms 1 to 6 follow a broad and balanced programme based on the National Curriculum and study Maths, English, Science, French, PE, ICT, Religious Studies, PSHE and Music. Art, DT, History and Geography are taught with a theme. Every child from Reception to Form 6 goes swimming each week.The idea of education goes beyond the classroom and an exciting range of outings from museum trips to theatre visits to other places of educational interest are organised throughout the year. Forms 5 and 6 go on a residential trip in the Summer term.Regular assessments take place throughout the year to ensure that each child is reaching their true potential. Individual Learning Support is available for children who are not making their predicted progress to help them to catch up. Form 6 children are prepared for entrance examinations which are taken at the age of eleven for the secondary school, The Gregg School, and for other secondary schools of their choice.
Features
Things to note
Sport
Exercise is of the utmost importance to a child’s well being and its benefits are well documented. The children receive two PE lessons a week and also a weekly swimming session run by well-qualified swimming coaches. They have the opportunity to learn the skills required for a wide range of sports such as netball, football, cricket, golf, badminton, gymnastics and dance to name a few. The older children go skiing at the local dry slope. The Forms 5 and 6 children go to our senior school, The Gregg School, to use their extensive facilities and the Form 6 pupils are taught by their PE specialist.
Arts
As part of an all-round education, the Arts are an important part of life at The Gregg Preparatory School. Music is taught by a specialist who teaches all children from EYFS to Form 6. Southampton Music Service provides individual instrumental lessons in brass, woodwind, stringed instruments and piano lessons are also available – over a third of the children receive music tuition in school. The choir is run as an after-school club but all children have the opportunity to sing.
Computing
All children from Reception to Form 6 have designated ICT sessions in the newly refurbished ICT suite. In an increasingly technology driven world,the children learn the essential skills using current hard and software and about the need to stay safe online. They have a set of Chromebooks which the children can use in the classrooms to enhance their studies and a class set of laptops to ensure that everyone has access to the latest technology.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
1.20 miles
