Pastoral Care

From the moment the children arrive at school each morning, we aim to set the tone for the day. Pupils are greeted by staff every morning and the school is full of visual displays and vibrant notice boards so that by the time the children are sitting in lessons they are in the right frame of mind for learning.

Great care is taken to create and maintain a happy atmosphere in the school and many parents comment on the mutual respect and friendly relationships which exist between staff and pupils. Pupils learn the skills of living harmoniously – give and take, cooperation, getting along with people, fair play and honesty.


Assembly is an essential and enjoyable part of our day and the entire school attends. We welcome children of all religious denominations and the major Christian festivals of Christmas, Easter and Harvest are celebrated. Primarily, however, Assembly is a time to reflect on human and spiritual values, to be still and quiet for a time in an otherwise busy day and to share successes and celebrations.


The children's health and welfare is of paramount importance. We call upon the experience of the Senior School Matron and the school doctor if required and all staff receive regular first aid training. Food, prepared and served in the Dining Hall by our experienced school caterers, is always of high quality, fresh, attractive and plentiful.


A close and effective relationship between home and school is vital. There are plenty of formal and informal occasions for parents and staff to exchange views on academic and social development. It is customary for the parents of Pre-Prep children to drop their children off in the classroom and then to take the opportunity to talk to the members of staff, look at books and the work on display. There are regular evenings held for parents to discuss their children's progress with teachers. The academic year begins with staff presenting to parents an outline of the topics covered in that class. Written reports are sent home twice a year.

There is also a thriving Parent Teacher Association and meetings are enjoyable, relaxed occasions that can range from presentations on educational topics to purely social events.