Description
Denstone College Preparatory School is Independent Primary school in Staffordshire for kids aged 4 to 11 (Gender - Mixed )
To define a Denstone education is to look beyond the here and now, to gaze in to the future and imagine what the children will become. Parents invest emotionally in the College, safe in the knowledge that their children will be taught well, coached wisely and raised to be upstanding citizens of the future. They will be confident and happy and both interesting and interested. The commitment to the individual needs of each child surpasses the expected and as a result, our diverse community conforms to no stereotypes.
Facilities
Pre Prep
Set in its own dedicated area within The Prep at Denstone College, boys and girls aged 4 – 7, can begin their exciting learning journey. The Pre-Prep offers a homely, supportive and friendly environment that is educationally stimulating and exciting. This ensures that children feel happy, self-confident and open to learning and ultimately enjoy coming to school.Small class sizes in the Pre-Prep allow children to progress at their own pace, whilst still ensuring that each child receives the individual attention and careful guidance they need to allow them to reach their potential. Carefully made decisions and planning are bespoke to your child which will encourage the development of the skills needed for a smooth transition into our Prep School and beyond.
Prep
The Prep at Denstone College offers a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere with a high standard of pastoral care. They work hard to prioritise children’s enjoyment of school, providing a broad curriculum, together with a range of opportunities that help to build confidence and character and ensure each child’s potential is fulfilled.As is characterised throughout TPDC, the Main Prep features small class sizes to ensure that we can provide excellent staff to pupil ratio and meet each child’s individual needs – and while the pace of learning may be fast, our curriculum is tailored to each pupil’s ability.
Features
Things to note
PREP CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The Prep School Secretary organises the after-school clubs and activities rota. At the end of each term, the clubs form for the following term will be emailed out to all parents. We have introduced over 30 new after-school activities, ranging from fencing to Zumba, Police Cadets to Bug Club.
SPORT
Sport plays a significant part in the children’s lives at TPDC. Good sportsmanship, in victory or defeat, is an essential lesson to learn in life. Every child at TPDC has the opportunity to represent their school and the pleasure that they get from the experience is very plain to see.
LAMDA
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) began offering speech examinations to the public in the 1880’s and Mrs Hettie Beetham has been teaching pupils at the Prep for over twelve years. Examinations in speaking of verse and prose take place in school every term and offer a comprehensive system of performance evaluation. LAMDA tuition seeks to improve standards in communication and foster an appreciation of literature and drama. LAMDA examinations are designed to unlock imagination, refine technical artistry and ultimately equip learners with a range of skills that will serve them throughout life. EYFS lessons involve speaking and listening activities through storybooks while pupils in Year One and above have the opportunity to work toward graded public speaking examinations.
MUSIC
There is an excellent, vibrant tradition of music at TPDC with talented professional musicians employed in the teaching team. Their love of music and skills are passed onto our pupils who often achieve above expected standards. Pre-Prep pupils may start playing the piano and Prep 3 children learn the violin as part of the curriculum.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
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