Should I choose a preparatory?
Do they really offer more than a local primary school? The answer to both of these questions is a resounding ‘Yes’.
As their name suggests, the role of preparatory schools is to prepare your child for their entrance into senior education, so don’t be surprised to see a plethora of subjects on the curriculum. Your child will experience a well rounded education albeit in a nurturing environment. Classes are signifi cantly smaller, allowing all pupils to progress. At the same time, this allows all staff to know their pupils and therefore offer a bespoke curriculum. Preparatory schools provide a wealth of opportunity for your child both academically and pastorally. Self confi dence is encouraged and children are constantly motivated to enjoy and embrace all the opportunities that arise within this positive learning environment.
The academic curriculum within a preparatory school is clearly of the utmost importance. Throughout your child’s time at their preparatory school, they will be prepared for the common entrance and scholarship tests and preparatory schools’ academic credentials are renowned.
Parents evidently send their child to a preparatory school in the hope that they will reach their optimum level. However, paying fees does not automatically ensure your child’s place at a top grammar or independent senior school. Nevertheless, as a parent, you do have the right to have high expectations and preparatory schools clearly recognise this and deliver a high quality education.
If the above isn’t enough to tempt you, consider the other aspects of a stimulating, all-round education. Your child will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of music, playing in an orchestra or participating in the choir. Peripatetic teachers within a preparatory school can introduce your child to a wealth of instruments, regardless of ability. Drama is also extensive with children as young as 3 taking part in plays. Within the encouraging atmosphere of a preparatory school, this can only help to aid your child’s confi dence. Let’s not forget the range of sporting events that your child can take part in.
Children in a preparatory school experience a range of sports, including rugby, hockey, swimming and cricket,
Should you choose a preparatory school for your child? Well, if you want to give them the best possible start in life, then the answer has to be yes. The investment will pay off as you see your child blossom into a well rounded, self confi dent, individual, ready to face the world! Amanda Carey
Breaside Preparatory School 41-43 Orchard Road, Bromley, Kent. BR1 2PR 020 8460 0916
info@breaside.co.uk
Breaside
BREASIDE ACHIEVES AN OUTSTANDING OFSTED Extracts from our current report
• Breaside Preparatory School provides an outstanding quality of education. • Pupils are articulate and confi dent, their behaviour is outstanding. • The curriculum is outstanding; it is broad and varied and stimulates pupils. • Teaching and assessment are outstanding. All teachers are enthusiastic with excellent subject knowledge. • Pupils’ success in national tests and public examinations refl ects their outstanding progress. • Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils throughout the school is outstanding.
Please visit our website and read the full report
www.breaside.co.uk
A reputation for its friendly environment and specialist teaching in small classes
Outstanding results to Senior Independent Schools including Bromley High and Eltham College, Grammar Schools, St Olave’s and Newstead Wood
Visits are made through appointment with the Headmistress Mrs K A Nicholson
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