Description
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten is Independent Primary school in Lambeth for kids aged 3 to 11 (Gender - Mixed )
The White House Prep School is a leading Independent Co-Educational Day School of over thirty-five years standing and for good reason. Children come to us from the age of three (starting in Pre Reception or Reception) and leave at the end of Year 6 at the age of eleven. Classes are small, averaging 16 in a class, and children enjoy the ambience of a beautiful Thomas Cubitt designed Victorian villa in Clapham, situated five minutes from Clapham Common and Balham and in the midst of a vibrant community.Founded by Mary McCahery, she and her whole family are involved in the School and Day Nurseries and this enthuses a real family feel reflected in the number of siblings within the school and the close relationship we have with all our families. Our ethos is focused on bringing out the very best in each and every child. To do this we keep the classes small and personal where every child is known and recognised for who they are; we make sure from the beginning of their time with us every child feels valued and cared for with a special part to play in the everyday life of the school.
Facilities
Early Years
The Early Years department provides a safe and nurturing environment where your child will thrive. The Woodentops Pre Reception runs five days a week term time only for children aged 3-5yrs. Morning sessions run from 8:30am-12:30pm and afternoon sessions from 12:30-4pm. Full days run from 8:30am-4pm.The Pre-Reception is for children from 3 years old. Children in Pre-Reception must attend a minimum of 5 morning sessions and increase to a minimum of 5 mornings and 3 afternoon sessions by the end of the second term, in preparation for entry into the Reception class.
Preparatory
The White House School Preparatory School encompasses school Years Reception – 6. Classes in the Preparatory School are purposefully small, averaging 16 pupils, thereby ensuring our pupils receive a high level of independent attention across the school curriculum from our dedicated and highly qualified teaching staff.The ethos and environment of the department aims to reflect the motto of the school, ‘I care and I share’, and traditional attributes of exceptional private schooling such as politeness, courtesy, and excellence in attitude, behaviour and application are embedded into the fabric of school life.
Features
Things to note
Extra Curricular
With the school day concluding at 4pm, The White House offers ample opportunity for extra-curricular activities, offering clubs until 5pm most evenings and optional after school care until 6pm if required.A variety of clubs are offered including Football, Engineering, Debate, Stock-broking, Lego, Karate, Netball, Choir, Gymnastics and more. We are constantly listening to the children and our child-led School Council to offer a diverse and exciting range of clubs.
Arts
The children are encouraged to participate in this very important aspect of school life. The creative and performing arts are highly valued. The school is very proud of the specialist Arts Block. Containing learning spaces dedicated to music, drama and art lessons. The Head of Art ensures art is vibrant and engaging. The children love to express themselves using a variety of media, including clay using our onsite kiln.
Sports
Sporting achievement is a key area of our preparatory curriculum and this is supported by our Head of Sport and Specialist Sport Coach who prepare and deliver outstanding sporting lessons.Pupils participate in daily Physical Education lessons and are highly aware of what defines a ‘healthy lifestyle’ and share a commitment to improving their skills across a variety of sports including: Football, Rugby, Hockey, Tennis, Netball, Rounders, Cricket, Swimming and Athletics. Pupils are given the opportunity to represent the school in competitive matches against other schools in a variety of sports through out the year.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
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