Description
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) is Independent Primary school in Wandsworth for kids aged 2 to 11 (Gender - Mixed )
Located in the heart of the Northcote Road, Clapham Junction, they are a school brimming with life, love and learning. The School is built on values such as individuality, relationships, moral compass, and respect. Dolphin School is unashamedly a family school and we work tirelessly within our community to provide a broad and diverse educational experienceAs pupils explore and discover, examine and debate, they build up their knowledge of the workings and the wonders of the world. The journey towards wisdom takes them on further, into understanding others’ perspectives, learning to be respectful of differences, and seeking to live lives of integrity.In the mini world of the classroom, as pupils experience fairness and dignity in their interactions, they learn to be open and to trust those around them. The journey can then encompass truth, and unhindered by the need for pretence, there is freedom for risk taking in learning, and the discovery of more Love, Wisdom and Truth
Facilities
LOWER SCHOOL AGES 4-7
The wonder of the Dolphin journey starts in Reception, where pre-prep aged children are welcomed into our unique and nurturing community. We have a two form entry into the school, with small classes enabling the children to be valued individually. Each class in the Lower School (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) benefits from both a talented class teacher and a dedicated teaching assistant who work together to create a supportive learning environment. A broad, balanced curriculum allows us to celebrate and value creativity, whilst giving the children plenty of time to develop at their own pace, with teaching tailored to the needs of each individual but laying the foundations for academic rigour.
UPPER SCHOOL AGES 7-11
Welcome to the Upper School. As Dolphin pupils progress from the Lower School, they move up towards the next phase in their education. Prep aged children (Years 3-6) progress through a robust, 11+ focused curriculum. Pupils not only have the security of having their own inspiring class teachers but they also enjoy the expertise and passion of subject specialists in Art, Music, Drama, PE and Spanish.They aim to keep our class sizes small. In that way, we are able to understand each child’s unique potential.This, combined with our unique pastoral approach, allows each Dolphin pupil to be known and loved, and therefore, to thrive!
Features
Things to note
Music
Music is taught throughout the school by dedicated specialists. In the Lower School (children of pre-prep age) the pupils learn key concepts through a programme largely guided by the Kodály method. Children are introduced to key musical concepts and notation through fast paced enjoyable experiences such as listening, singing, games and movement. Then, in the Upper School, once the pupils have developed a strong core understanding of musicality, they continue to be introduced to a vast selection of musical genres. They explore musical concepts through singing, composition, historical studies, listening and movement. For those Upper School pupils who have a natural interest in choral singing, there is an opportunity to audition for our popular choir, which, performs a wide range of music.
Visual Arts
The Visual Arts are a celebrated throughout the school. In the Lower School pupils weave their artistic endeavours into their class and project work. Their curricular learning is facilitated through a selection of creative outlets.In Year 3 the pupils’ work becomes more focused as they are taught by a professional artist and teacher. Through the remainder of the Upper School journey, the pupils focus on learning the key elements and principles of Art and Design and move from being ‘students’ of art to ‘creators’ of art. The artwork becomes increasingly expressive and explorative as they move up through the school.
Drama
The final aspect of creative expression at Dolphin is in our Drama. In Reception, pupils explore far-away worlds and magical life processes through a wonderful programme of music and movement. Then, from Year 1 onwards, Dolphin pupils are taught by a Drama specialist. They explore various aspects of theatre craft from enunciation to improvisation, script writing to stage direction, and character development to motivation. Pupils have the opportunity to perform in assemblies, at Christmas and in our much anticipated end of year productions.
Sport
They strongly believe that involvement in sport and physical activity is an essential part of each child’s development. At Dolphin School we aim to offer a wide variety of sports, encouraging each child to extend his/ her ability.Right from the start of their Reception year, all the children have specialist PE sessions. In the Lower School this includes Dance, Gymnastics and a wide range of team games.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
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