Description
St Anselm's School is Independent Secondary school in Selective for kids aged 2 to 16 (Gender - 2 to 16 )
The beauty of the local area is stunning and the school facilities are first class. The opportunities to thrive in music, sport, drama, art, technology and the core academic subjects are many. There are regular trips to unique places and special events in school to develop compassion, teamwork and leadership skills – all of these are hugely important in forming a well-rounded and balanced young person. They are renowned for our academic success and we work hard with all the pupils to ensure they reach their fullest intellectual capacity whilst also developing into kind, caring and articulate young people, ready to make a positive contribution to the world. They are proud of the school traditions, which create a real sense of identity in all Anselmians. They are equally proud of the willingness to embrace change, adapting the curriculum to the needs of the world your children will inhabit as adults.
Facilities
Pre School
S. Anselm’s Pre-School offers a first class early education for children rising 3, providing a joyful and safe environment in which to explore, form new friendships and prepare for entry to Pre-Prep.Our vision is to provide the very best start to a child’s education and they do this by planning and delivering high quality and inspiring lessons and activities that encourage an enthusiastic approach to work with a real sense of fun and desire to learn.The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum forms the basis of our Pre-School provision and our Pre-School teachers are devoted to providing the highest standards of education and care. They work together to provide a nurturing environment and exciting and appropriate challenges that enable children to develop their early potential and thrive when the progress to Reception and beyond.Plenty of good quality and creative educational resources is an essential part of the learning experience as children learn most effectively through exploration and play.
Pre Prep
S. Anselm’s Pre-Prep is a lively, vibrant environment, rich with opportunities, where children develop in confidence and independence within our happy and caring community and the foundations are laid for later success. Development of the full child – each as individuals – is at the heart of our teaching approach and they pride ourselves in the way they nurture children in our care, both academically and pastorally. The main aim is that all children come to school happily so that each child can reach his or her full potential. They stress the importance of a caring attitude towards others and help the children to develop good relationships within the school.The Pre-Prep Curriculum provides a broad education, which balances the best of traditional and modern methods of teaching in order to stimulate and challenge the child.
Preparatory School
An education at S. Anselm’s is an education for life. High standards in the classroom, excellent manners, decency and consideration for others all combine to give our pupils essential preparation for their future.As a ‘stand-alone’ Preparatory School, they teach to a very high standard so that the pupils may move on to a school that most suits them, including some of the most prestigious schools in the country: Ampleforth, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Downe House, Eton College, Giggleswick, Harrow, Malvern, Oakham, Oundle, Queen Margaret’s (York), Repton, Rugby, St Edward’s (Oxford), Sedbergh, Shrewsbury, Tudor Hall, Uppingham, Winchester, Wycombe Abbey and many others, not to mention S. Anselm’s College.
Features
Things to note
Beyond the Classroom
They feel it is very important that learning is not confined to the classroom and embrace opportunities to enrich children’s wider learning experiences throughout the Prep School.We are fortunate in our central location within the UK, which makes travel to most destinations feasible in a school day – be it to visit an exhibition, historical site, geographical exploration or to see a major sporting fixture.If they can offer children the opportunity to attend a concert, theatre performance or match, then they will.
Extra Curricular Activities & Clubs
The extensive variety of clubs and extra-curricular activities at S. Anselm’s adds an enriching dimension to school life. From chess to cookery, drama to den building or fine art to high altitude ballooning, children are eager to immerse themselves in the diverse experiences that are on offer.Learning and enrichment at S. Anselm’s don’t just stop when lessons finish – far from it. They offer one of the most extensive programmes of optional clubs, learning extension opportunities, ensembles, sports and activities that complement and extend the many opportunities available to the children in lessontime.
Music
The School of Music sits at the heart of S. Anselm’s and is a major part of school life with over 90% of children playing an instrument and participating in one of the 17 ensembles that rehearse every week.From Nursery through to the College, all timetabled music lessons are taken by one of the specialist music teachers, and from entering the Prep School, all m
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
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