“Expanding their horizons even further”
Independent Schools Inspectorate Report 2011:
"Pupils often achieve particularly well in activities such as art, singing and outdoor education which enrich pupils’ aesthetic and creative development in interesting and enjoyable ways. Access to the whole-school sporting facilities promotes the development of good quality physical skills. Individual achievements are strongly encouraged through music, dance and sports such as swimming and tennis. Pupils often gain high standards in these areas for their age and ability."
Aside from the wide range of fun and activities that are part of the everyday life of a Dean Close Pre-Prep pupil, they may also participate in wider activities further enhancing their educational and recreational development. Some of these activities are charged as extras.
- Speech and Drama – developing a child’s imagination and confidence in speaking, listening and performing
- Dance – ballet, tap and modern dance classes are offered working towards the grade system
Tennis – outdoor and indoor tennis courts provide a great facility for the lessons provided by our a professional fulltime tennis coach- Music – individual piano and violin lessons, taught by members of the internationally renowned Carducci Quartet.
- Pre-Prep Choir ‘Singing Squirrels’ enables children to develop their musicality and a love of singing with Mrs Rachel Gay
- Glow Club – a fun-filled activity club run by our chaplaincy assistants sharing God’s love for the world