Crescent School is Independent Primary school in Warwickshire for kids aged 4 to 11 (Gender - Mixed )
Originally founded in 1948 (having informally started in 1946) as a school for the children of Rugby School masters, it was housed in Rugby School buildings. Having opened its doors to children living in Rugby and the surrounding district, it outgrew its premises and, in 1988, purchased a purpose built school in Bilton, a leafy, residential suburb approximately 2 miles south of Rugby town centre.Crescent School is the only independent primary school in Rugby, serving families from Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, specialising in preparing children for entry to senior schools, both state maintained and independent, at the age of 11 years.As a school community, Crescent School shares certain core values and beliefs. They seek to foster and develop the qualities of kindness, tolerance and mutual respect in a safe and caring environment, where staff and families work together to deliver an inspiring, challenging and varied curriculum.
RECEPTION (EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE)
The Early Years Foundation Stage is statutory in all schools and continues with a distinct focus on the individual needs of children as they enter their Reception year. The range of adults teaching them are expert at recognising the children’s interests and next steps in learning within a play based, caring and fun environment. The Early Years Foundation Stage is split into seven broad areas of learning to which the children are exposed through a stimulating variety of age and readiness appropriate activities which fully prepare them for the challenges of Key Stage 1 and beyond
KEY STAGE 1 (PRE-PREP)
Building on the knowledge and experiences gained through their development in the Foundation Stage, from Year 1 the children begin a more formal curriculum. There is significantly less emphasis on play and much more exploration of subject led learning.This curriculum is based on national guidelines, with extras, and through excellent adult knowledge of the children and consistent praise and reward systems, children are nurtured and encouraged to achieve well beyond age expectations. The core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Computing and RE are taught with children also experiencing more structured lessons in History, Geography, Design and Technology, PE, Games and Swimming, Spanish, French, Art, Drama, Music and PSHE. Many of these are taught by subject specialist teaching staff.
KEY STAGE 2 (PREP)
The foundations laid in EYFS and Pre-Prep are built on in the Prep Department. As children grow older, independence and resilience is encouraged and nurtured. In Years 3 and 4, pupils are taught their different subjects by more specialist teachers in specialist rooms, such as Science and Art and Design. Topic work is now distinctive as History and Geography; French and Spanish in Years 4 to 6 as modern foreign languages. Thinking Skills is introduced in Year 4. Form Tutors still teach English and Mathematics up to Year 5. Children are encouraged to reason, explain and conclude. There will be intellectual development, debate, creative and imaginative freedom as well as scientific exploration, independent study and scientific exploration.
JUNIOR DA VINCI
The programme, which is an extension of Princethorpe’s successful initiative, is named after Leonardo da Vinci because of his iconic status as a Renaissance man. The Renaissance ideal considers man to be boundless in his capabilities for development. It champions the notion that people should embrace all knowledge and develop wide ranging capabilities as fully as possible. In this way, thwy can encourage the children to extend their potential beyond a ‘notional’ limit and help them to see that knowledge and learning is not just something that happens to them but is actually an activity in which they can and should take an active part. With this ‘growth mind-set’ they can remove any limits on their learning and see where a thirst for knowledge, a creative mind and dedication to pursue new learning can take them!
Music and Extra-curricular Activities
Music lessons are available for various instruments. Music fees are negotiated with, and invoiced separately to parents by tutors to whom enquiries and payments should be directed. Similar arrangements apply to extra curricular activities provided by external agents.
Sport
Physical Education is a vital part of a child’s education. At Crescent, they pride ourselves on giving the children a lifelong love of physical activity and a large proportion of our children partake in physical activities after school.The children learn the values of working hard to beat your own best, of teamwork, of healthy competitiveness and of following rules. The children are given lots of opportunities to represent the school. This helps to build their self-esteem and confidence.
Outside the Classroom
There are a range of co-curricular clubs that take place at lunchtime, after school and sometimes before school. These rotate each term and sometimes every half term. Some of these activities are paid sessions (usually when outside agencies are used) and others are free of charge. Many of the clubs and activities are open to all children and some are by invite only, with a focus on extending the more-able pupils.
Please check the school website link for details.
1.95 miles
